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Nex Playground fits with a trend of products for parents who want to limit screen time

The Nex Playground console's basketball game.

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The Nex Playground is a gaming console similar to the old Nintendo Wii — with active-movement games.It's marketed as a kid-friendly system with no violence, ads, in-app purchases, or talking to strangers.The CEO says it sold out on Amazon on Black Friday. I can see why it's popular.

The Nex Playground might remind you of the old Nintendo Wii — with games played by body movements, like jumping, flapping your arms, and dancing.

It's apparently...

A millennial spent $1 million converting a Tribeca loft into a swanky bachelor pad — and just sold it for $6.9 million

Alfonso Cobo bought the apartment for $4.6 million and spent another $1 million in renovations.

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Alfonso Cobo, 32, bought a three-bedroom apartment in an old Tribeca warehouse for $4.6 million in 2022.The tech entrepreneur, who studied architecture, spent $1 million making it a bachelor pad.Cobo sold his loft to pursue a bicoastal lifestyle and more renovation projects worldwide.

In 2022, Alfonso Cobo was on the hunt for new digs in Manhattan when he decided to look at listings in...

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Happy Saturday! A new study uncovered more evidence linking cancer to inflammation from diets high in ultra-processed foods. Researchers are now pointing to these foods that may heal the body. (There's more below on a concerning colon cancer trend.)

On the agenda:

Colon cancer is increasingly becoming a young person's disease.Successful men...

I thought I didn't want kids. My father's sudden death changed my mind.

Here, my dad and I are enjoying a sunny day in Porto de Galinhas, Brazil. Unexpectedly losing him after a heart attack made me realize that having kids was something I might want to do after all.

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For me, there are so many reasons not to have children.But then my dad suddenly passed away and I started to change my mind.Despite my fears, I now plan to honor her father's memory by sharing his legacy with future kids.

"What are some of the fears you have about parenting?" my therapist...

I always thought we'd retire in Europe. We spend our time in Mexico and California instead.

The author often travels with her husband in a camper van.

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In 1999, my husband took a sabbatical, and we traveled to Guanajuato in Mexico.We both daydreamed about living in Europe and even house-sat for our friends in Amsterdam. In 2004 we realized it was Guanajuato that made more sense for us to live in.

In 1999, my husband and I left our consulting gigs in Palo Alto, CA, rented our home, and took off on an international self-designed sabbatical.

We traveled to...

I spent a night at Disney World and Universal. Both have their strengths, but you get more for your money at the latter.

I live in Florida and visit Disney World and Universal often.

Terri Peters

I've been visiting Universal and Disney World during the holidays for almost a decade.Both destinations offer festive activities at different price points.Right now, Universal seems to offer the best overall value.

Since moving to Florida with my family eight years ago, we've spent every holiday season visiting Disney World and Universal Orlando.

Both offer theme parks, resorts, and entertainment districts filled with...

BlackRock's bond chief Rick Rieder oversees $3 trillion. Here are 2 of his favorite investments right now for high yields.

BlackRock's Rick Rieder and CNBC's Delivering Alpha Conference on September 28, 2023.

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Federal Reserve rate cuts are lowering returns on fixed-income investments like CDs.But BlackRock's Rick Rieder says there are still fixed-income investments trading at a premium to benchmark rates.Two examples are AAA collateralized loan obligations and European credit, Rieder told BI.

It's getting harder for investors to find the kind of robust yields on cash equivalents they could collect earlier this...

I'm a financial planner buying a home next year. I can't control interest rates, but I can do 4 things to get ready.

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I'm planning on buying a home in 2025, and I...

'Outlander' star David Berry breaks down his 'challenging and weird' sex scene that audiences didn't want to see

Lord John Grey (David Berry) and Claire Fraser (Caitri?ona Balfe) in "Outlander."

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Warning: Major spoilers ahead for season seven, episode 11 of the Starz drama "Outlander."Actor David Berry spoke to BI about shooting an intimate scene with Caitríona Balfe.The actor said he would always wonder if they could have done it differently.

Season seven, episode 11 of "Outlander" saw the Starz drama take on one of the most-anticipated — and controversial — storylines from the book series...

Influencers are putting together their post-TikTok plans as a potential ban looms

Lifestyle and fashion creator Joseph Arujo said he no longer solely relies on TikTok for his business.

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TikTok faces a potential ban in the US if ByteDance doesn't divest by January 19.The ban could impact creators relying on TikTok for income through brand deals and e-commerce.Instagram and YouTube may benefit from a ban as creators shift their efforts.

TikTok creators and their teams are starting to take the threat of a ban in the US more seriously — and some wish they had begun...

I accidentally threw out my kids' Christmas crafts. A teacher surprised me with some just in time for the holiday.

The author accidentally threw out all of her kids handmade ornaments

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I like physical memories over digital memories. I have kept all the homemade ornaments my kids made since 2010.I accidentally gave them all away in 2023.

As a mom, I've often heard that childhood goes by in a blink. When you're in the trenches of parenting young children, it's hard to believe the sleepless nights, diapers, and crying will ever end.

Then, suddenly, you wake up with teenagers and...

The F-35 stealth fighter's victory against Iran's air defenses highlights its ability to wage a higher level of war

An Israeli F-35 performs during an airshow over the beach in Tel Aviv in May 2019.

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F-35 combat operations have often been against terrorist and militant targets.Israel used the fighter jet in widespread strikes against Iran in late October.The success of that operation underscores the F-35's ability to battle higher-level threats.

F-35 stealth fighters have been flying combat missions in the Middle East for years now, though largely in permissive airspace against...

I took a $6.50 ferry to a beautiful nature-filled island near Seattle. I'd recommend it to anyone in the area.

I took the Washington State Ferry to Vashon Island.

Sharon McDonnell

I took a $6.50 ferry to Vashon Island, a scenic spot near Seattle.The ferry ride was only 20 minutes long and had beautiful views of the Puget Sound.I had a great time on the island and even attended a llama happy hour on one of its farms.

I love exploring the many beautiful islands in Washington state.

Recently, I planned a trip to Vashon Island, one of the largest islands in the Puget Sound, just south of Seattle.

To get...

I committed a white-collar crime while bipolar manic. Years later, I'm still facing the consequences.

The author has bipolar disorder and experienced manic episodes.

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After being diagnosed with bipolar disorder in my 20s, I went through a series of manic episodes.During one manic episode, I partied hard, bought a nightclub, and committed a white-collar crime.The charges for my crimes hung over my head for years and still affect my life.

I was first diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 27 after I almost took my life during a major depressive episode. Instead, I ended up in a...

Trump inviting Xi to his inauguration is an audacious power play

President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping arrive at a state dinner in Beijing in November 2017.

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Trump's decision to invite China's Xi Jinping to his inauguration surprised many observers.China is the US' main geopolitical rival, jostling for dominance across a range of trade and diplomatic issues.Trump has long reveled in unpredictability, balancing confrontational China policies with praise.

When President-elect Donald Trump invited China's...

Frank McCourt, the billionaire who wants to buy TikTok, says the path to a sale is murky because 'we don't know what ByteDance is selling'

Frank McCourt has made a $20B bid to buy TikTok without its algorithm but told Business Insider the path toward a sale is murky since the app's parent company, ByteDance, isn't entertaining talks.

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Billionaire businessman Frank McCourt has made a $20 billion bid to buy TikTok without its algorithm.He told Business Insider the path toward a sale is murky since ByteDance isn't entertaining talks.TikTok has vowed to appeal to the Supreme Court to stop its looming ban in US app...

Famed economist Nouriel Roubini warns another inflation flare-up is on the way — threatening to sink the stock market and send 10-year Treasury yields to 8%

Nouriel Roubini, Chairman and Co-Founder, Roubini Global Economics, takes part in a panel discussion titled "Global Overview" at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California on April 29, 2013.

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Nouriel Roubini recently launched the Atlas America Fund to hedge against rising inflation.Roubini predicts inflation will reach 5-6% due to supply and demand pressures.Higher inflation could disrupt traditional portfolios, impacting stocks and bond yields, he...

Esther Perel says you should talk about money with your partner. Here's why.

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Psychotherapist Esther Perel discussed how to think about money in a relationship.

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Esther Perel says couples should talk about money, know their finances, and see value beyond income.The psychotherapist said wealth is a fundamental aspect of every relationship.Earning an income is just one of many ways to contribute to a...

Zillow listings reveal what homebuyers are obsessed with right now

Homebuyers' desires in 2025 are likely to be influenced by technology, sustainability, and comfort.

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Zillow analyzed millions of listings to find key words and phrases being mentioned more.It identified five trends it predicts homebuyers will keep clamoring for in 2025.Interest in vintage-inspired interiors and electric-vehicle chargers, for example, is booming.

The American home is having an identity crisis.

Many newly constructed homes are smaller, with fewer hallways and...