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Why Scam Calls Are Suddenly So Convincing (And How to Not Get Got) – Shield And Fortify
A Damn Fine Collection of Fascinating Photos – Ned Hardy
A vacuum sealer keeps food fresher way longer, cuts down on freezer burn and waste, and makes it ridiculously easy to meal prep or buy groceries in bulk without stuff going bad. – Amazon
Wholesale inflation jumps 6% in April on annual basis, biggest increase since 2022 – CNBC
‘Irresponsible’: backlash as Utah approves datacenter twice the size of Manhattan – The Guardian
Photos of Trump in China for talks with Xi Jinping – AP News
The Free TSA Shortcut Most Travelers Still Don’t Know About – Afar
These Are The 17 Oldest Surviving Photographs Known To Humankind, And They’re Stunning – Ranker
28 People Share The Purchase That Made Them Realize Inflation Has Completely Lost The Plot – Ned Hardy
The Ninja Crispi is basically an air fryer for people who hate bulky appliances — it cooks food ridiculously fast and crispy in glass containers you can also use to store leftovers, so cleanup and meal prep become stupidly easy. – Amazon
Everything You Need To Know About Internet Safety For Kids – Fatherly
24 hours with 3 teenage birders: Welcome to the World Series of Birding – NPR
In San Francisco, the Tents of Homeless People Are Disappearing – NYTimes
How Do I Get My Picky Eater Off A Chicken Nugget-Based Diet? – Archive.ph
Handicapped man pushes ladder. Makes worker fall. Deserves a beating! – Reddit
10 Heavy Things We Always Wait Too Long to Let Go Of – Marc And Angel
Caveman Approved Products of the Week
The Kershaw Brawler Pocketknife is a small tool that earns its pocket space
A pocketknife does not need to be flashy to be useful. The Kershaw Brawler is the kind of everyday blade that comes out for boxes, packaging, rope, tags, and all the small cutting jobs that show up without warning.
It feels more like a practical tool than something trying too hard, which is usually the better version of this category.
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Confessions of a Surrogate Mother
“Why did you decide to become a surrogate?”
“I have wanted to be a surrogate since I was 19. I live in a state where it only became legal within the last 5 years.”
“Turning 40 soon and feeling lost. Is this normal?”
I’m turning 40 soon, and instead of feeling settled, I feel more lost than ever. I always imagined that by this age I’d have a house, career momentum, and a clearer sense that my life was working. Instead, I feel stuck.
I waited too long to buy a home, and now the market feels completely out of reach for what I can afford. My job feels stagnant and underpaid compared to bigger companies in my field, but every time I apply elsewhere, I get rejected. Sometimes I’m told I’m overqualified, other times not experienced enough. It’s destroying my confidence and making me question whether I’m even good at what I do anymore.
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The Secret to Winning Every Argument: Stop Trying to Win
Most arguments aren’t actually about truth. They’re about ego protection.
That’s the part nobody wants to admit.
You think you’re fighting about politics, parenting, money, dishes in the sink, whether pineapple belongs on pizza, or why your coworker is an idiot who keeps replying-all to company emails. But underneath all of it is usually the same thing:
“I need to prove I’m not wrong.”
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20 Fascinating Photos Collected From History – Ned Hardy
This has a cult following because it’s fast, portable, nearly impossible to break, and consistently makes smooth coffee without a huge learning curve – Amazon
Exclusive: Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened, sources say – Yahoo
The World’s Most Surprising Capitalist Makeover Is Under Way in Sweden – WSJ
Britain just issued a cigarette ban that would shock Americans. The reaction here has been something else. – Slate
Spotify is celebrating its 20th birthday with a Wrapped-like feature that covers your entire time on the app – Engadget
EU to crack down on TikTok, Instagram’s ‘addictive design’ targeting kids on social media – CNBC
Google disrupts hackers using AI to exploit an unknown weakness in a company’s digital defense – NBC News
There Are Some Things You Just Can’t Argue With – Ned Hardy
A lifesaver for travel days, concerts, Disneyland trips, flights, or anyone constantly stuck at 12% battery. – Amazon
7 Moves to Prevent Shoulder Pain – NYTimes
Last six passengers leave Hantavirus-hit ship – Reuters
‘Blue dot fever’: the real reason pop stars are cancelling tours – The Times
How the World Became a Casino – 404 Media
Felipe Pereira vs Hyuk Min Ji. BnD Black Cup MMA. Very satisfying finish – Reddit
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