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Was there an expectation for you to attend higher education? Did you participate in any form of higher education? If yes, how did you pay for it?I have an undergraduate degree — it was never a question of whether I would attend college, just a given. I am fortunate that my grandmother’s inheritance paid for my college, since my parents did not make much money and I chose a school that was out of state.Growing up, what kind of conversations did you have about money? Did your parent(s)/guardian(s) educate you about finances?My dad does not have any higher education, and…

The manhunt continued on Wednesday for 32-year-old Travis Decker, who is accused of killing his three young daughters near a campground in Washington, with officials saying he could be “anywhere within the nation.”Paityn Decker, 9; Evelyn Decker, 8; and Olivia Decker, 5, were killed after they left home for a “planned visitation” with Decker at approximately 5 p.m. on Friday, according to the Wenatchee Police Department.At approximately 3 p.m. on Monday, officials located Decker’s vehicle unoccupied near the Rock Island Campground in Chelan County, Washington, police said in a press release on Tuesday. Additional law enforcement officers responded to the…

The gut microbiome is the community of microbes (like bacteria and yeast) that live throughout your digestive tract. The balance of friendly vs. harmful types of these microbes influences your gut health, immune function, and mental wellness. When the microbes in your gut are off-balance, your body produces subtle (and not-so-subtle) symptoms to warn you that it’s time to make some changes. Jump to Key Takeaways. 1. Frequent Bloating or Gas It’s normal to experience bloating occasionally, especially after eating certain foods. For example, high-FODMAP foods—those high in certain carbohydrates known as fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols—contain fructans that…

Although Elon Musk has said that he is largely exiting his role at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), at least three of his early operatives and key lieutenants throughout his government takeover have recently become full-time government employees.Edward Coristine, Luke Farritor, and Ethan Shaotran’s employment designations at the General Services Administration (GSA) have been officially converted to full-time from the restricted special government employee classification that limited their time in government to a period of 130 days, according to documentation viewed by WIRED.Coristine, who has gone by “Big Balls” online and previously worked for a telecommunications firm known…

As retail giants across the U.S. warn of looming price hikes, families looking forward to the upcoming school year are bracing for impact.Prices for back-to-school and college supplies have been on the rise, and made worse by the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs on imported goods. To soften the blow of rising costs, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced that the state sales-tax holiday will once again run for two full weeks.“Ohio’s sales tax holiday is a practical way we can help working families keep more of their hard-earned dollars,” said House Speaker Matt Huffman. “Whether it’s back-to-school shopping or everyday essentials,…

The Food and Drug Administration has given the highest risk level to a tomato recall in three states. The tomatoes from Williams Farms Repack LLC, recalled in early May, could be contaminated with Salmonella, bacteria that can cause severe foodborne illness. The recall affects whole tomatoes sold under the brands Williams Farms Repack and H&C Farms and packaged in nine different sizes: 5×6, 25 lbs; lot code: R44676x6, 25 lbs; lot codes: R4467 and R4470Combo, 25 lbs; lot code: R44674x4, 2 layer; lot code: R44674x5, 2 layer; lot code: R446760 count, 2 layer; lot code: R446760 count, 18 lbs, loose;…

Travis Kelce made a rare comment about his girlfriend Taylor Swift during an episode of his New Heights podcast.Swift recently bought back her masters after a long six-year battle.Kelce is currently training for the upcoming NFL season, while Swift is spending time in New York seeing friends. Travis Kelce may have been dating Taylor Swift for almost two years, but it turns out, he’s really just another Swiftie at heart. Case in point? His adorable fanboy response to the news that the singer finally bought back her masters. Last week, Swift shocked fans by announcing that she had finally managed…

Rally is held as British PM Keir Starmer calls Israel’s actions ‘intolerable’, addressing lawmakers in Parliament.Pro-Palestine campaigners have rallied against Israel’s punishing war on Gaza, gathering outside the British Parliament in London and demanding a full arms embargo and that hard-hitting sanctions be imposed on the Israeli government. Wednesday’s march, organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC), came as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer took weekly questions from parliamentarians. Thousands of protesters created a “Red Line for Palestine”, wearing red while encircling the building. Starmer told Parliament that Israel’s actions in the besieged and bombarded enclave are “appalling” and “intolerable”.…

Giving water beyond the amount needed to mix powdered or concentrated formula can strain a baby’s developing kidneys and lead to a rare but serious condition known as water intoxication. Once a baby is 6 months old, their body is better equipped to handle small amounts of water safely. Jump to Key Takeaways. Babies can’t have water due to underdeveloped kidneys. Oscar Wong / Getty Images Health Risks of Giving Water to Babies The developing kidneys in babies under 6 months old are not able to remove extra water from their bodies. When too much water builds up, it throws…

It’s already June 5th in some parts of the world, which means the Nintendo Switch 2 is now out in the wild. Before the first reviews of the new console have appeared online, the YouTube channel ProModding has already shared a 17-minute teardown video of the handheld that includes close-ups of its custom Nvidia processor.Aside from Nintendo hiding a few screws and release latches beneath stickers on either side of the console, the teardown appears to be relatively straightforward if you already have the tools needed to carefully remove ribbon cables and other connectors and don’t care about voiding the…