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From Jets to Yachts 5 Insanely Expensive Things Owned by Tiger Woods

From Jets to Yachts 5 Insanely Expensive Things Owned by Tiger Woods

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Tiger Woods is not only one of the greatest golfers ever, but also one of the richest athletes in sports history. In this video, we explore five insanely expensive things owned by Tiger Woods, including luxury yachts, private jets, mansions, watches, and his incredible learning center. From …

How an Olympic hairdo changed a St. Louis hairdresser's life

How an Olympic hairdo changed a St. Louis hairdresser's life

  • By Aisha Sultan St. Louis Post-Dispatch

When Alysa Liu won Olympic gold, the St. Louis hairstylist who helped perfect her signature hairstyle won big, too.

Calisthenics is popular. But is body weight enough to get a good workout?

Calisthenics is popular. But is body weight enough to get a good workout?

    Calisthenics is an age-old form of fitness that uses little or no equipment and relies on body weight for resistance. Some experts say the no-frills moves of calisthenics speak to our overscheduled lives when it might be hard to go to a gym. But is performing these exercises an effective way…

    For people in this New England mountain town, a health center’s closure leaves unanswered questions

    For people in this New England mountain town, a health center’s closure leaves unanswered questions

      Last month, a site of the Ammonoosuc Community Health Services in Franconia, a town of about 1,000 people, closed for good.

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      50 best cities to raise a family

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      The best places to park your short-term investments

      The best places to park your short-term investments

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      As you sift among the various options for your short-term investments, keep these key items on your dashboard: yield, guarantees, liquidity and your individual situation.

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      Take these steps to thaw a credit freeze

      Take these steps to thaw a credit freeze

        If you’re preparing to shop for a loan or credit card, you can temporarily lift your credit freeze. Here's how.

        People are melting their old jewelry for cash as gold prices soar

        People are melting their old jewelry for cash as gold prices soar

          With gold prices at record highs, jewelry collectors are in meltdown mode.

          4 steps to take toward financial spring cleaning

          4 steps to take toward financial spring cleaning

            If you started the year hopeful but now feel anxious, channel those negative emotions into action. Here are some financial tasks to focus on this spring.

            Trade tensions remain high; IRS to share tax information with ICE | Hot off the Wire

            Trade tensions remain high; IRS to share tax information with ICE | Hot off the Wire

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              Olympic Games Paris 2024: Scenes from the opening ceremony

              Olympic Games Paris 2024: Scenes from the opening ceremony

                Paris has kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century with a rain-soaked, rule-breaking opening ceremony studded with stars and fantasy along the Seine River.

                Textile waste piles up in China as fast fashion reigns and recycling takes a back seat

                Textile waste piles up in China as fast fashion reigns and recycling takes a back seat

                  China is the world's largest textile consumer and producer. More than 26 million tons of clothes are thrown away each year, creating mountains of waste. A major recycling factory and innovative designers are aiming to tackle the issue but face significant challenges. (AP Video by: Tian Macle…

                  Paleolithic humans used eyed needles for more than tailoring, scientists say. It could point to the birth of fashion

                  Paleolithic humans used eyed needles for more than tailoring, scientists say. It could point to the birth of fashion

                    The eyed needle — a sewing tool made of bones, antlers or ivory that first appeared around 40,000 years ago — might be hiding clues about the beginnings of fashion.

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                    Lost 1952 Pan Am plane found off Puerto Rico coast

                    Lost 1952 Pan Am plane found off Puerto Rico coast

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                    Stephen Root gets Emmy nod for ‘Widow’s Bay,’ ‘King of the Hill’

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                    Movies in a Minute: "Obsession"

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                    Stephen A. Smith weighs in on ESPN layoffs: 'Those days are long gone'

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                    The Future of E-Commerce Payments: How Crypto Could Cut Transaction Fees for Merchants

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