I knew caring for my 88-year-old mom would be hard. I didn't expect to spend so much time on tech...

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The author said handling passwords and other tech support for her aging mother has become a time-consuming responsibility. Courtesy of Carissa Tozzi. My mom was fiercely independent into her 80s, but recently moved into an assisted living facility....

I've been buying foreclosed properties for almost 10 years. Here's what you should know before...

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Billy Pritchard has been buying foreclosed properties for almost a decade. Courtesy of Billy Pritchard Real estate broker Billy Pritchard buys and flips foreclosed homes. Foreclosed homes usually come with a lower price tag, but a higher risk. It...

The 7 best movies coming to Netflix in August

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Robert De Niro, Adam Scott, and Michelle Monaghan in The Whisper Man. David Lee/Netflix This August, stream classic movies like "Field of Dreams" and "Something's Gotta Give." Offbeat comedies like "Ingrid Goes West" and "Swiss Army Man" are also...

The biggest ever lottery win in every state

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Lottery jackpots continue to climb to staggering heights. Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images The largest lottery jackpot ever won, $2.04 billion, was in California in 2022. Last year, the Powerball jackpot reached $1.817 billion and...

I built an app to send messages after I die. The most popular feature wasn't what I expected.

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Brian Majewski started a company after his father-in-law died. Courtesy of Brian Majewski Brian Majewski and his wife, Teresa, created a platform to leave messages, recipes, and more. He got the idea after an online acquaintance disappeared from...

I wore the viral Amazon mesh flats for a week, and they're worth the hype

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When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Olivia Rose Rushing/Business Insider If you happen to be a fashion lover who spends (way too much) time scrolling through TikTok for chic outfit ideas,...

My young patients fly into surgery dressed as superheroes. Surgery became a lot less scary for...

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Dr. Leandro Brandão Guimarães buys costumes for his patients to feel braver. Courtesy of Dr. Leandro Brandão Guimarães Dr. Leandro Brandão Guimarães buys superhero costumes for young patients himself. Children wear the costumes into the operating...

The AI apps winning over corporate America

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A busy office desk Calvin Lee A version of this story originally appeared in the BI Tech Memo newsletter. Sign up for the weekly BI Tech Memo newsletter here . One chart in Okta's new Enterprise AI Index neatly captures which work software has...

The best and worst US states to live in

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Ogden, Utah. DenisTangneyJr/Getty Images US News & World Report ranked all 50 states in the US on livability. States were ranked across eight categories, including education, healthcare, and the economy. More well-rounded states fared better than...

I've been to all 50 states. If I had just one day in Florida, here's how I'd spend it.

businessinsider.com 8/1 2:12A insider@insider.com (Emily Hart)

If I had one long day to spend in Florida, there are a few things that would definitely be on my itinerary. Emily Hart I've traveled to all 50 states and have spent a good amount of time in Florida. If I only had one day to spend in the state,...

How to watch the Canadian Open: National Bank Open live streams, venue, players

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When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images The best tennis players in the world are heading to Canada for one of the sport's oldest active tournaments, with the...

Caviar and selfies with Alix Earle: Inside Time magazine's soiree for top creators

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Everyone wanted to snap a picture with Alix Earle at Time s party for creators. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for TIME Time magazine threw a cocktail party for its second annual "Time100" list honoring creators. Alix Earle was a cover star — and the...

My family of 5 has been living with my parents since the beginning of the year. I'd do it again,...

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The author and her family moved in with her parents this year. Courtesy of Melissa Noble My family and I moved into my parents' home earlier this year. As we prepare to move out in August, I've been reflecting on our experience. While there were...

Military medics train to keep casualties alive until evacuation. In the next war, that could take...

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Military medics and trauma teams are training for a potential battlefield where they must care for wounded teammates for weeks before they can be evacuated. Spc. Edgar Martinez/US Army Military medics are training for a future war where fast...

My family of 4 moved into a camper van for a year. I ran my business on the road, while my husband...

businessinsider.com 8/1 1:07A insider@insider.com (Rin Hamburg

The author and her family lived in a camper van for a year. Courtesy of Rin Hamburgh My family spent a year traveling in our camper van across Europe and Africa. Homeschooling our primary-school-age twins evolved into a very relaxed type of world...