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The latest trend to take the fragrance world by storm is more than your signature scent or a must-have note, it’s a whole new category of perfume. Sleepy scents, bedtime perfumes and relaxation fragrances are on the rise because these therapeutic aromas help promote a good night’s rest and blissful calm. A new way to interact with fragrance, these are the perfumes you keep at your bedside for a pillow-spritz that helps you drift away to dreamland. And at the core of this trend are a few key scent notes that can help you find your perfect bedtime perfume. Traditionally…

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had a “good conversation” with Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a call about Ukraine’s recent drone attack and Iran.Following Ukraine’s major drone attack deep on air bases inside Russia, Trump reported that Putin told him Russia “will have to respond”.Trump also warned in a social media post that the phone call, which lasted more than an hour, would not “lead to immediate Peace”. The two leaders also discussed Iran, and Putin suggested he could help with nuclear talks with the country.The conversation between the two leaders marks the first since Ukraine launched…

Venmo aims to be more than just an app for paying friends with its latest update.  On Wednesday, the PayPal-owned payment platform debuted several new debit card benefits and expanded the ability to make payments with retailers such as TikTok Shop and Uber. The updates signal Venmo is trying to become more of a full-service fintech service, not just a peer-to-peer payments app.  The revamped Venmo Debit Card, which was first introduced in 2018, now features a tap-to-pay capability, which could help Venmo position itself to capture a larger share of everyday transactions. Additionally, cardholders now get 15% cash back…

Finys, an insurance software solutions provider headquartered in Troy, Michigan, appointed Tim Norman as chief growth officer and Rishi Khetrapal as director of finance. Norman has over 20 years of experience in insurance technology, with a background in property and casualty, as well as life and health insurance markets. He most recently served as vice president, enterprise sales at e123. Previous roles include vice president of sales at Applied Systems. Khetrapal joins Finys with more than a decade of experience in financial operations and planning. He most recently served in strategic finance and accounting at TruckSmarter. He previously served as…

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;…