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I left the US for Serbia. My rent dropped from $2,000 to $650, and my income rose.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Daria Ershova, a 25-year-old brand communications consultant based in Belgrade, Serbia. The following has been edited for length and clarity. I was born in Russia and moved to the US on my own…
I burned out and quit my demanding career. It turned into an unexpected, 18-month career break that changed my life.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Alice Kim, a freelancer from Southern California. It's been edited for length and clarity. I think I was burned out for the entire six-year period I worked in investment banking and private…
Meta's Free Cash Flow Will Surge, Just Give Zuckerberg Time (NASDAQ:META)
Meta Platforms remains a 'Buy' as its valuation is compelling, despite recent capex-driven selloffs and technical weakness. Q2 revenue grew 28% YoY, driven by Family of Apps, but free cash flow contracted sharply due to $31 billion in capex.
Here's why Only Murders in the Building's major London shake-up had to happen
Only Murders in the Building spoilers follow. Only Murders in the Building will be taking a huge leap as the story moves overseas for its sixth instalment. While each season has boasted an updated star-studded cast, the murders have always taken…
'Tremendous' British drama with Stranger Things and Night Manager stars is now streaming on the BBC
If you missed Joseph Quinn and Hayley Squires' British drama Hoard on BBC Two this Friday then you're in luck, as it's now available to stream on BBC iPlayer. The gritty movie centres around Maria, a young girl who lives with her troubled mother…
'Quirky' new Sherlock Holmes series inspired by real-life case is in the works
A new Sherlock Holmes series is officially in the works from Psych star Andy Berman. According to Deadline, Sherlock's Secretary will centre around a 'quirky London woman whose job is responding to the thousands of letters addressed to the world's…
Fast & Furious 11 has finally been written as Vin Diesel shares emotional update
Fast & Furious star Vin Diesel has shared an emotional update on the upcoming 11th instalment, following a number of delays. Fast Forever will be racing onto the big screen on 17 March 2028, marking the end of the franchise. The sequel was…
American Horror Story boss Ryan Murphy breaks silence on Ariana Grande's exit
American Horror Story boss Ryan Murphy has gathered all of your favourite cast members for the upcoming 13th season, which is set to be a 'tribute' to the whole show. The latest instalment will see the likes of Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan…
Why Philip Seymour Hoffman's son wasn't chosen to play young Plutarch in new Hunger Games movie
Philip Seymour Hoffman was still shooting The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 when he tragically passed away back in 2014. The beloved actor played Head Gamemaker Plutarch Heavensbee in three out of four movies in the franchise. Mockingjay - Part…
Rui Hachimura will surely love Clippers' latest signing
Rui Hachimura will start a new chapter after signing with the Los Angeles Clippers in free agency for two years worth $28 million. Hachimura was among the most coveted players in the offseason, as he was coming off a strong stint with the Los…
Artarmon home sells for $75,000 less than the vendors paid
A first home buyer couple paid $850,000 for an Artarmon apartment on Saturday which they had not seen before the day of the auction, picking it up for less than the $925,000 the sellers had paid for the home. The two-bedroom home with cheery…
Overwatch and Diablo Reportedly Helped Blizzard Become the 'Top-Performing' Xbox Studio With 'Back-to-Back Years of Growth
Blizzard Entertainment is reportedly Microsoft's golden child after Overwatch and Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred helped it become the 'top-performing' Xbox studio. The World of Warcraft game developer's president, Johanna Faries, celebrated its status in…
Warner Bros. Stirs Controversy After Posting 'Embarrassing' AI Dog Podcast for The End of Oak Street
Warner Bros. is under fire after it collaborated with an AI dog podcast to promote Ewan McGregor and Anne Hathaway's new movie, The End of Oak Street. You've probably seen trailers for the sci-fi film and its next-door-neighbor dinosaur story in…
Inside stablecoin firm BVNK's journey to a $1.8B acquisition by Mastercard
Long before big-ticket crypto deals and billion-dollar acquisitions make headlines, there's a long and hard-fought journey, often culminating in a secretive contest where jockeying suitors bid, bluff or walk, until eventually the best match makes…
'Parental choice is an illusion': the gap between integrated education demand and provision
As part of this year's Féile debates and discussion programme, the Integrated Education Fund (IEF) hosted a public event at St Mary's University College in Belfast, to launch new research into the reality of parental choice in school…
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