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'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' star Alfonso Ribeiro on the acting tip that made a lasting impression on Will Smith

Will Smith and Alfonso Ribeiro.

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Will Smith previously credited his creative relationship with Alfonso Ribeiro with helping "transform" his life.The pair starred together in the classic '90s sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air."Ribeiro has now shared an insight into one acting tip that made a lasting impression on Smith.

"Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" star Alfonso Ribeiro has opened up on his creative relationship with Will Smith.

Appearing on "The Jennifer Hudson Show" this week, Ribeiro spoke...

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I tried so hard not to get a pet for my kids after I divorced. Turns out I needed it more than them.

The author got a kitten for her daughter (not pictured).

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I resisted to get a pet for my daughter for a while.I couldn't resist a 6-week-old kitten named Luna. I didn't anticipate how having a cat would help me when my kids are at their dad's house.

At first, I was extremely reluctant to get a pet as a newly divorced mom of two.

Whenever my 7-year-old daughter Vivian asked if we could get a kitten for her birthday, I imagined it would only be more work for me, more...

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A nutrition researcher shares 4 red flags he avoids on food labels, starting with 'low fat'

Dr. Tim Spector's interest in nutrition research started with figuring out how he could eat healthier.

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Ultra-processed foods are often marketed with misleading claims to seem healthier, a researcher says.Labels like 'low fat' and 'low calorie' can be a red flag that foods are full of additives.Being skeptical of health claims can help you get the most of out grocery shopping for a nutritious diet.

Grocery shopping can be a minefield of faux health foods that are biting into your budget and...

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DraftKings drew inspiration from Netflix for the strategy behind one of its big bets

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DraftKings is expanding original games for its online casino.It's modeling the user experience after Netflix and the way it delivers recommendations.DraftKings' online casino business grew 21% year over year in the fourth quarter.

DraftKings is modeling its online casino experience after Netflix as it expands its focus on original games.

Chief Product Officer Corey Gottlieb said Netflix's content recommendations...

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Canada joins Portugal in weighing alternatives to the US-made F-35 fighter jet

A US F-35 in flight.

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Canada is reviewing its contract with Lockheed Martin for F-35 fighter jets, the country's Defense Minister said.The review comes amid rising tensions between Ottawa and Washington.It comes after Portugal said it was also reconsidering purchasing the jet.

Canada is reviewing its contract with US defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin to purchase F-35 fighter jets, its defense minister said on Friday.

Speaking to CBC, Bill Blair...

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18 rom-coms to watch if you're feeling nostalgic for the 2000s, ranked from worst to best

Anne Hathaway in "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement" and Katherine Heigl in "Knocked Up."

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The 2000s saw the release of lots of iconic romantic comedies.Fan favorites like "A Cinderella Story" and "She's The Man" didn't receive high praise from critics.However, most critics enjoyed films like "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" and "Knocked Up."

Nothing screams the 2000s quite like a romantic comedy. The decade boasted a huge lineup of this genre of films, some of which were...

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How to watch Italy vs. Ireland: Live stream Six Nations free from anywhere

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The Six Nations teams play one final time this weekend.

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This weekend should be reserved for one thing — Six Nations. And if you're not sure how to catch the action, this is everything you need to know about how to watch Italy vs. Ireland in the final week, including free streaming options.

As Italy and Ireland step into the stadium, they both find themselves with everything...

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10 pop hits you didn't know Benny Blanco created

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are releasing a joint album, "I Said I Love You First."

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Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez are releasing a joint album, "I Said I Love You First," this month.Blanco has produced and written songs for major artists like Ed Sheeran, Rihanna, and Katy Perry.He has earned 11 Grammy nominations.

If Chappell Roan is your favorite artist's favorite artist, Benny Blanco is their favorite producer.

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Real estate as an investment? One study says luxury watches do better.

Rolex watches showed more than 50% in returns even after the decline of the secondhand luxury watch market in the past three years, a study showed.

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The secondhand luxury watch market has been on a decline since 2022.Still, one study contends that luxury watches like Rolexes have less volatility.The study also found that high-end watches saw more average annual returns than real estate.

In a period of tariff whiplash and geopolitical uncertainty pushing the S&P 500 into a...

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Experts to follow for sharp insights on recessions — and how to tell if we are in one

President Trump delivers remarks during a Business Roundtable event in Washington, D.C.

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Fears of a recession are top of mind amid Trump's trade wars and stock market dips.Trump's tariffs and economic policies have heightened uncertainty.Leading thinkers are keeping tabs on the topic. Here's who to read to keep up.

With dips in the stock market and President Donald Trump's escalating trade wars, recession fear is on everyone's mind.

There's been no official recession call...

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I'm 50 with 2 young kids. Reliving my childhood through them makes me feel young again, even if I have less energy than I'd like.

The author says there are both benefits and challenges to being an older parent.

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I became a dad when I was in my late 40s and knew the decision meant I'd be an older parent.There are plenty of benefits, and a few challenges, as well.I'm not as energetic as when I was younger, but being when them lets me relive my childhood.

My wife and I decided to have our first child when I was in my late 40s, and I knew what I was getting myself into. Before I was a writer, I was an...

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Inside the virtual battles Ukrainian soldiers are fighting with top-of-the-line fake guns to train for real combat

Ukrainian servicemen search for a target with an FIM-92 Stinger launcher on the front line in the Zaporizhzhia region in May 2024.

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BI visited a facility in Kyiv where Ukrainian soldiers use virtual simulators to train for combat.One soldier training on air defense weapons said it helps him gain muscle memory with the system.The founder of the company making the simulators believes future training will be entirely virtual.

A quiet, sunny day is suddenly interrupted by...

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The tricky challenge federal workers face pivoting into the private sector

Being able to talk about your skills in clear ways can help those with government experience find work in the private sector.

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Layoffs led by DOGE have pushed thousands of federal workers into the job market.Job seekers with government experience might want to focus on skills that are valuable to companies.Be ready to share ways you've succeeded in your work, a career expert told BI.

Federal workers hoping to jump into the private sector might need to adopt...

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I left my job without leaving my work friend. We've still never met in person, but we're closer than ever.

The author (not pictured) is still friends with her work friend after leaving her job.

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When leaving jobs in the past, relationships with work friends have always fizzled out.I decided to be more intentional with my friend Kate, who I met at work.When I left the company we met at, we remained close, even though we've never met in person.

Whenever I've left a job, the relationship with my work bestie, someone I talked to daily, would wither away to the occasional...

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New planes are changing how people fly across the Atlantic

Airbus and Boeing narrowbody planes are becoming more mainstream across the Atlantic as airlines capitalize on their low costs and niche market capability.

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Increasing narrowbody flights between North America and Europe are changing how people fly.Newer single-aisle planes are versatile with cheaper operating costs than widebodies.American and United will fly new routes with future A321XLRs and introduce new business classes.

Your next ride across the Atlantic may be...

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If you earn more than $125K and live in a city, you probably shop at Costco — not Sam's Club

Both warehouse chains are unsurprisingly popular in the suburbs, but Sam's Club is more popular among rural households and Costco has more strength with city dwellers.

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On the surface, Costco and Sam's Club have a lot of similarities.A deeper look reveals some notable differences between the two brands' customer profiles.For example, Numerator data indicates wealthy urban shoppers are more likely to be members of Costco than Sam's Club.

On...

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Inside the NATO team prepping the alliance to respond to crisis scenarios

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A NATO research group examines how the alliance could respond to potential crisis scenarios.It provides NATO leaders and decision-makers with analyses and recommendations.BI spoke with the group's director about her team's work and the scenario she's most worried about.

A NATO research group has been examining some of the most potentially catastrophic scenarios facing the alliance, including a possible Russian attack.

The NATO Defense College in Rome looks for early...

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We renewed our wedding vows in Hawaii for our 30th anniversary. The resort planned everything for free.

My husband and I renewed our vows in Hawaii to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary.

Allison Tibaldi

For our 30th wedding anniversary, we renewed our vows in Hawaii.We stayed at a hotel that offers guests a free vow-renewal ceremony on the beach.It was a romantic experience that I highly recommend.

My husband and I were very young when we got married in a small ceremony at City Hall in New York City. Thirty years and two kids later, we're still going strong.

To celebrate our anniversary, we...

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An AI stock picker that beat the S&P 500 last year is dumping tech stocks — but holding on to these Magnificent 7 firms

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Qraft Technologies' AI-enhanced momentum fund beat the S&P 500 by over 10% last year.This year, the fund is seriously shedding its tech holdings.But the AI algorithm is still hanging on to NVDA, META, and TSLA.

Beating the S&P 500's 23% gain in 2024 was no easy feat, but an AI-backed ETF did just that.

Qraft Technologies' AI-Enhanced US Large Cap Momentum ETF (AMOM) finished the year up 38%, thanks to big bets on growth stock winners such as Nvidia...

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