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Pottery Barn Kids might not be the first place you think of for backpacks and lunch boxes, but that’s about to change.Sure, the retailer is well-known for its excellent home decor, furniture and more, but this year’s Back-to-School sale section on lunch boxes and backpacks is remarkably shoppable. Right now, you can get up to 50% off school bags for kids, making it especially worth a look.Shop Pottery Barn Kids SaleIf your little one is a fan of sports, Hello Kitty or Paw Patrol, there are so many cute options to shop for. There are Pac-Man, Disney princesses, glow-in-the-dark options and personalized…

U.S. workers are feeling more confident about their ability to meet retirement savings goals as inflation has weakened, according to a new consumer survey conducted by Charles Schwab. “[A]nxiety around inflation and market volatility has come down since last year,” according to the online survey of 1,000 Americans who hold 401(k) retirement accounts. “43% of workers think they are very likely to achieve their retirement savings goals compared to 37% in 2023,” the results explained. “Inflation and stock market volatility continue to be the biggest obstacles to saving for a comfortable retirement, though workers are slightly less concerned about both…

The “Alien” franchise is one of the most beloved in the sci-fi genre.Here are all nine movies in the franchise, ranked.See where the latest one, “Alien: Romulus,” lands on the list. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of the email. More than four decades after director Ridley Scott began the “Alien” franchise with the classic…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), its highest level of alert, due to a new variant of the mpox viral disease in Africa. The WHO on Wednesday said mpox cases have been found in 13 African countries and its new form is spreading. It is the second time in two years the organisation has issued the alert for the disease. It comes after an outbreak of the viral infection in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that has spread to neighbouring countries. “Today, the emergency committee met and advised me that…

Is Joy-Anna Duggar an unsafe parent? That’s what many of the former reality star’s Instagram followers are claiming this week. Joy’s parenting practices have been criticized many times in the past. But the backlash against her latest post might be the most intense yet. Joy-Anna Duggar addresses fans on her YouTube channel. (Image Credit; YouTube) Joy-Anna Duggar Critics Call Her an Unsafe Parent The trouble began when Joy posted what she likely thought was a pretty innocuous video to her Instagram page. In the clip, she and her youngest son, Gunnar, are seen riding a four-wheeler and enjoying nature. At…

A rendering of the Plus Pool in the East River — the actual test pool slated to open in 2025 will be smaller. Photo: + Pool Plus Pool, the proposal to put a plus-sign-shaped floating pool in the East River, has long felt like a fever dream, taunting us with press releases for a decade. But it looks like the idea, which is the brainchild of designers at L.A.-based Playlab and New York architects Dong-Ping Wong and Oana Stanescu, is finally inching out of rendering territory. Earlier this year, Governor Kathy Hochul committed $12 million in funding to the pool…

U.S. President Joe Biden departs the White House on August 13, 2024 in Washington, DC. Biden is traveling to New Orleans to participate in a Biden Cancer Moonshot Event. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesThe White House hosted 100 digital content creators and industry professionals Wednesday to speak with key officials about the “creator economy,” a sector that has boomed as social media platforms make it easier for users to monetize their content.President Joe Biden appeared at the Creator Economy Conference, the first event ever hosted by the White House’s Office of Digital Strategy.”You are the future,” Biden…

Fresh peace talks aimed at ending Sudan’s 16-month war have started although neither warring side has entered the negotiating room.The US, which is leading the talks, insisted the event continued regardless, saying “we are going to try to do everything we can to try to end this horrific crisis in Sudan”.Fighting between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has killed thousands, driven about 10 million people from their homes and sparked what the United Nations has called the “world’s worst hunger crisis”.The army said it would boycott the talks several days ago , while RSF delegates went…

Ariana Madix Amanda Edwards/Getty Images Ariana Madix is finally speaking out about her ex Tom Sandoval’s lawsuit against her. Us Weekly broke the news in July that Sandoval, 41, had filed a suit against Madix, accusing the Love Island USA host of accessing explicit videos of Rachel “Raquel” Leviss on his cell phone without his “authorization or permission.” Sandoval had the suit withdrawn two days later and fired his attorney, Matt Geragos, claiming that he did not intend to sue Madix, 39. Appearing on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen on Tuesday, August 13, Madix was asked by host…

Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new technologies, or discovering strategies to capitalize on the next market surge, Inman Connect New York will prepare you to take bold steps forward. The Next Chapter is about to begin. Be part of it. Join us and thousands of real estate leaders Jan. 22-24, 2025. Nearly 5,000 Keller Williams agents descended on Austin, Texas, this week for the franchisor’s annual Mega Agent Camp, a three-day conference aimed at educating and training agents to navigate the market. While the usual conference fare is on the agenda — social media tips, buyer and seller lead generation strategies, and…