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Barbie’s designer made Raytheon missiles first as ‘Barbenheimer’ rocks box offices

The first Barbie Doll from 1959 is displayed at the interactive exhibition “The World of Barbie” on June 28, 2023, at Santa Monica Place in Santa Monica, California. Robyn Beck | Afp | Getty Images A weapons engineer turned doll maker is the unexpected link to “Barbenheimer,” the affectionately dubbed …

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Natural ways to get beauty nutrients like biotin and collagen in food

Supplements that claim to improve appearance have grown in popularity in the past decade. From 2011 to 2020, the percentage of Americans who reported taking a hair, skin and nail vitamin in the past month rose from 2.5% to 4.9%. But experts warn about side effects and dangers. Skin, hair and nail supplements often contain much …

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Too risky? Retail bets on zero day options are growing

It’s a sophisticated trading strategy that’s becoming more accessible to retail investors. The strategy: Zero days-to-expiration options — which is essentially a one-day bet on the direction of the markets. And CBOE Global Markets CEO Ed Tilly is in the thick of it. His company offers them all five weekdays. …

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Jay Shetty shares the No. 1 tactic he uses to stay positive

External factors may not be what’s keeping you from reaching your goals or achieving your idea of success — rather, your mindset could be holding you back.  That’s according to Jay Shetty, a former monk turned life coach and New York Times bestselling author. In his self-help book, “Think Like …

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Credit score needed to buy Barbie Malibu Dreamhouse

In the real world, it would be pretty expensive to live like Barbie — especially when it comes to housing. Consider Airbnb’s life-size Barbie Dreamhouse rental in Malibu, an all-pink mansion decked out in Barbie décor, for example. Although the listing is no longer accepting bookings, guests who did manage …

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‘Skiplagging’ can save money on airfare — but has big risks

Natnan Srisuwan | Moment | Getty Images “Skiplagging” is a money hack for travelers looking to save on airline tickets — but travel experts warn the practice comes with big risks. Also known as “hidden city ticketing,” the practice is a way to leverage a quirk in airfare pricing. Here’s …

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How much to save to earn $40K, $50K, $60K in interest for retirement

The thought of retiring and funding your retirement adequately might be daunting. But if you start planning now, you’ll certainly be thankful later. It’s never too early to start thinking about retirement. Retirement usually entails replacing your annual salary from a workplace with other income sources to maintain your current …

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Space Force raises the stakes in NSSL race for military launches

A Falcon Heavy rocket launches the USSF-67 mission on January 15, 2023 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. SpaceX The U.S. military is raising the stakes — and widening the field — on a high-profile competition for Space Force mission contracts. The Space Force plans to buy even more …

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Celebrity liquor brands grow from Rock, Kendall Jenner, Ryan Reynolds

Mark Wahlberg showcases his Flecha Azul Tequila at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, June 15, 2023. Denise Truscello | Getty Images As more drinkers seek out luxury spirits, a growing number of celebrities are using their star power, and cash, to elevate premium liquor brands. Volume sales of spirits …

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EV battery plants make for wild card issue

General Motors revealed its all-new modular platform and battery system, Ultium, on March 4, 2020 at its Tech Center campus in Warren, Michigan. Photo by Steve Fecht for General Motors DETROIT – In already-contentious labor talks between the United Auto Workers union and major automakers, there’s a wild-card issue hanging …

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