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Meta Ray-Ban Prescription Smart Glasses Launch at $499
Meta unveiled Ray-Ban smart glasses for prescription wearers at $499, the first mainstream smart glasses for the majority of adults who require corrective lenses.
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Adventure Travel Trends 2026: Wildlife, Wellness, and Rail
Booking.com's 2026 report says immersive travel is the top priority for frequent travelers. The Pantanal, Glacier Express, India's tiger reserves, and the aurora borealis at solar maximum are the year's defining adventures.
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1.5 Million Credentials, 69% Worthless: Brookings Maps the Nondegree Credential Market
Brookings Institution research finds 69% of nondegree credentials offer minimal value. Pell Grants now fund short-term programs with no accountability mechanism. AI credentials grow 2x faster but quality is uneven.
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New Entry Requirements for U.S. Travelers in 2026
Europe's EES biometric system is live. ETIAS launches late 2026 at $23. The UK requires a $21 ETA. Uzbekistan goes visa-free. Here is every major change affecting U.S. passport holders this year.
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LinkedIn Skills on the Rise 2026: AI Development Tools Lead Eight Fast-Growing Clusters
LinkedIn's 2026 skills report tracked 8 fast-growing clusters using acquisition growth and hiring success simultaneously. AI dev tools lead with prompt engineering, LangChain, RAG, and vector databases.
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Wall Street Snaps 5-Week Losing Streak on Iran De-Escalation Hopes
US equities posted their best week in three months as diplomatic signals from Tehran eased oil prices and sparked a broad relief rally across every major index.
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Panera Bread Confirms 5.1M Breach — the 'No Hack' Playbook
Panera Bread confirmed 5.1 million user records were compromised in a 'cybersecurity incident' — a semantic choice security researchers say is ransomware's new legal shield.
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How Scientists Are Racing to Save Federal Climate Data
The Trump administration has removed hundreds of federal climate datasets, deleted the National Climate Assessments, and shut down NOAA's climate.gov. Scientists are racing to rescue what remains.
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Entertainment
See all →Stranger Things: Tales From '85 Premieres April 23 on Netflix
Stranger Things: Tales From '85 is a 10-episode animated series arriving April 23 on Netflix, set in winter Hawkins with an entirely new voice cast and a new mystery.
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Sabalenka Beats Gauff to Complete Miami Open Sunshine Double
Aryna Sabalenka defeats Coco Gauff 6-2 4-6 6-3 to retain the Miami Open title and become only the fifth woman to complete the Sunshine Double.
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April 2026 Mortgage Rate Predictions: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
Mortgage rates climbed to 6.65% heading into April as Treasury yields stay elevated. Fannie Mae, the MBA, and Redfin economists share where they think rates go next.
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Who's Driving Waymo's Cars? Sometimes the Police
Waymo is partnering with police departments and first responders to integrate robotaxis into emergency response protocols across its operating cities.
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Overtourism Crackdowns Are Hitting 9 Countries at Once
Spain pulled 65,000 Airbnb listings. Venice charges entry fees from April 3. Amsterdam caps Airbnb at 15 nights. Here is how 2026's global overtourism crackdown reshapes your travel planning.
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Stop Killing Games Backs Ubisoft Lawsuit Over The Crew
French consumer association UFC-Que Choisir filed a lawsuit against Ubisoft on March 31 over The Crew shutdown, backed by Stop Killing Games and 1.3 million EU petition signatures.
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Food & Culture
See all →Cherry Blossom Festivals 2026: Philly and DC Guides
Peak bloom predictions, parade schedules, and insider tips for making the most of the 2026 cherry blossom festivals in Washington DC and Philadelphia.
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Education & Careers
See all →Student Loan Forgiveness in 2026: What the SAVE Plan Ruling Means for Borrowers
A February 2026 court ruling dissolved the SAVE plan injunction, potentially accelerating IDR forgiveness for millions. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act eliminated ICR and PAYE by 2028. Key deadlines borrowers must know now.
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72% of Americans Rarely See People They Care About
A national survey reveals 72 percent of Americans rarely gather with people they care about, as social isolation reaches levels researchers call objectively alarming.
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