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Month: July 2026

A family watches a performance at Datang Everbright City in Xi'an

China loves historic sites. Tourists don’t mind if they’re not the originals

By Sonya King (CNN) — China is proud of its history. The only problem? Much of it has been lost to fires, wars, looting and revolutions. Enter fanggu, “historical imitation” attractions. Across the country, entire faux-ancient villages have been built from scratch. From glistening palaces to majestic boulevards, every detail is curated. Vines are transplanted

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The income you need to buy a home in America’s biggest metros

The income you need to buy a home in America’s biggest metros

  Buying a home in San Jose, California, requires nearly $200,000 in annual income. In Pittsburgh, it’s under $65,000. These aren’t minor differences—they reveal a market fracturing along geographic lines, where location increasingly determines whether homeownership remains accessible. The housing market generates extensive data on what annual salary is necessary to secure a property in

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An in-depth guide to bowrider boats

An in-depth guide to bowrider boats

  Among recreational powerboats, few designs match the versatility of the bowrider. While most boats move you from point A to point B, a bowrider does something more — it creates space for the experiences that happen in between. If you’re considering your first boat or exploring new options, understanding the bowrider’s strengths and characteristics

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Comparing tax-advantaged accounts: HSA

Comparing tax-advantaged accounts: HSA, FSA and HRA

  Healthcare costs continue to rise, with the average annual premiums for employer-sponsored family health coverage up by 6% in 2025 compared to 2024. As a result, employers face growing pressure to offer meaningful benefits without stretching already tight budgets. Employees also want more support as they manage everyday medical expenses and prepare for future

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What type of sales training is right for your team?

What type of sales training is right for your team?

  The World Economic Forum predicts that 59% of the global workforce will need to upskill by 2030 due to the accelerating technological advancements. Sales training programs give your company a competitive advantage, attracting top talent while improving your current team’s skill set. However, you need an effective training program to see results. To find

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Jeff Bezos' Gulfstream G700 and the new standard of executive travel

Jeff Bezos' Gulfstream G700 and the new standard of executive travel

  Executives managing multinational portfolios face a hard constraint: Long-range travel degrades decision-making capability. The standard commercial or legacy corporate aircraft approach stretches intercontinental transit into 13-plus hour ordeals, forcing C-suite leaders to negotiate high-stakes transactions while fatigued or defer critical choices until after landing. The result is measurable—slower deal velocity, compressed windows for market

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