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Quote of the day by Dale Carnegie: “When we have accepted the worst, we have nothing more to lose. And that automatically means…” – a lesson in facing fear and uncertainty

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Quote of the day by Dale Carnegie: "When we have accepted the worst, we have nothing more to lose. And that automatically means…" - a lesson in facing fear and uncertainty

Quote of the day by Dale Carnegie (Image: Wikipedia) Fear often grows strongest exactly when someone imagines everything that could possibly go wrong. The possibility of failure can make an uncertain situation feel considerably worse than it actually is, sometimes stopping a person from taking any action at all. Dale Carnegie offered a genuinely different … Read more

Mohuya Khan, 27, made about $130,000 from nine income streams in 2025 while living in Queens; after taxes and expenses, she took home about $70,000

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Mohuya Khan, 27, made about $130,000 from nine income streams in 2025 while living in Queens; after taxes and expenses, she took home about $70,000

Native New Yorker Mohuya Khan, 27, in her apartment in Astoria, Queens. Lucia Vazquez for BI Operating nine different income streams from her one-bedroom apartment in Astoria, Queens, 27-year-old content creator and business owner Mohuya Khan generated about $130,000 in gross revenue in 2025.After business expenses and taxes, Khan kept about $70,000 in take-home income, … Read more

‘Soon in a trash can’: Iran mocks Trump’s secret getaway via catering truck

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'Soon in a trash can': Iran mocks Trump's secret getaway via catering truck

Photo mocking Trump posted on X by Iran embassy in South Africa Iranian state media has mocked US President Donald Trump over the secret aircraft switch that took place during his departure from Turkey last month, portraying the episode as evidence of Washington’s fear of Iran’s military capabilities.A presenter on Iranian state television described the … Read more

Quote of the day by Cristiano Ronaldo: “I don’t mind people hating me, because…” – a lesson on turning criticism into motivation

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Quote of the day by Cristiano Ronaldo: "I don't mind people hating me, because…" - a lesson on turning criticism into motivation

Quote of the day by Cristiano Ronaldo (Image via Getty) Cristiano Ronaldo‘s career has been shaped not only by extraordinary success but also by intense, near-constant public scrutiny. Few footballers have attracted as much admiration, criticism and genuine debate as Ronaldoand yet he has repeatedly spoken about using that pressure as fuel rather than letting … Read more

In 1962, New Jersey took a family’s seaside property through eminent domain for a new park; they challenged the price and were awarded $350,000

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In 1962, New Jersey took a family's seaside property through eminent domain for a new park; they challenged the price and were awarded $350,000

Photos courtesy NPS/Gateway NRA A collection of vintage postcards donated to the National Park Service has given historians a detailed look at life along the New Jersey coast in the early 20th century.In a series of oral history interviews conducted by National Park Service historians Tom Hoffman and Elaine Harmon, retired Lieutenant Colonel John Joseph … Read more

Quote of the day by CT Fletcher: “Everything is impossible, until someone crazy enough comes along and…” – a lesson in persistence and unconventional thinking

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Quote of the day by CT Fletcher: "Everything is impossible, until someone crazy enough comes along and…" - a lesson in persistence and unconventional thinking

Quote of the day by CT Fletcher (Image source: Instagram/c.t.ali.fletcher) What seems impossible is often simply something that has not actually been achieved yet. CT Fletcher, the powerlifter and motivational speaker known for his intense workout videos, captured that idea directly. “Everything is impossible, until someone crazy enough comes along and makes it possible,” he … Read more

Who were Maribel Fresses and Gabriella Amarando? Olney ‘mystery house’ probe reveals missing women died

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Who were Maribel Fresses (R) and Gabriella Amarando (L)? Olney‘mystery house’ probe reveals missing women died (X, NameUs)

Two missing women, Maribel Fresses and Gabriella Amarando, were found to have died during an investigation into a “mystery house” in Philadelphia’s Olney neighborhood, investigators revealed Wednesday, August 12, NBC Philadelphia reported. Philadelphia Police Inspector Raymond Evers shared new details during a press conference. Who were Maribel Fresses (R) and Gabriella Amarando (L)? Olney‘mystery house’ … Read more

Is $20,000 visa bond the next US travel hurdle? What wider rollout could mean for visitors

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The US travel industry warns that a broader expansion of the Trump administration’s visa bond program could discourage international visitors. (Representational image) (Unsplash )

The US travel industry is warning that a broader expansion of the Trump administration’s visa bond program could discourage international visitors and hurt the US economy, after the State Department made the program permanent for travelers from dozens of countries. The US travel industry warns that a broader expansion of the Trump administration’s visa bond … Read more

West Sacramento fire update: Lake Fire reported across Lowe’s in Lake Washington Boulevard area; scary visuals emerge

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A fire reportedly broke out in West Sacramento, California. Image for representational purposes. (Unsplash)

A fire reportedly broke out in West Sacramento, Californiaon Thursday, August 13. As per a local media report, the blaze was across Lowe’s, located at 2250 Lake Washington Boulevard. A fire reportedly broke out in West Sacramento, California. Image for representational purposes. (Unsplash) A cause for the fire is not known and there are no … Read more

Lindsay Clancy neck injury: What is ‘crushed thyroid’? Does it affect speech? Expert explains

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Lindsay Clancy, and her attorney Kevin Reddington , listen to testimony from Rebecca Jollotta, during Clancy's murder trial in Plymouth Mass., on Tuesday Aug. 11, 2026 in Plymouth, Mass. (Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe via AP, Pool) (Jonathan Wiggs/Pool The Boston G)

Lindsay Clancy’s ability to speak after she suffered severe injuries to her neck has become a point of discussion amid her trial. Some have questioned if a person could talk after sustaining what has been described as a “crushed thyroid.” Lindsay Clancy, and her attorney Kevin Reddington , listen to testimony from Rebecca Jollotta, during … Read more