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Fly the unfriendly skies

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Flying soon? Listen up. At 40 of the country’s busiest airports, flights coming and going will be reduced by 10% this week.

That means thousands of flights canceled, or in other words, 200,000 fewer seats and butts in the air per day. Blame it on a record‑long government shutdown.

Major hubs will be the hardest hit: Hartsfield‑Jackson Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York‑JFK, Chicago O’Hare and many more. Together, those 40 airports cover roughly 70% of U.S. flights, so yes, even if you’re in Hicksville, you feel it.

🌎 Bookmark these trackers

FlightAware’s Misery Map. It’s a look at flight delays and cancellations across the U.S. Green means “so far so good,” red means you’re in for a wait. Bookmark it, check the hub you’ll fly through, and consider building in extra time.

Live Cancellation Tracker. It shows flights being cancelled so if you see your carrier flagged, it’s time to re‑check your itinerary or call ahead.

📱 Your flightmare survival plan

Book the first flight of the day. Yea, it’s a bummer, but flights departing before 9 a.m. are about twice as likely to fly as those later in the day.
Download your airline’s app now. This is your fastest route to real‑time rebooks and alerts. In there, check the seat map. Oddly empty flight = higher risk of cancellation. Full flight = safer bet.
Use the MyTSA app. Get live security wait times, so you’re not stuck in a five‑hour shuffle line that’s already happening.
Know your rights. If your flight is canceled or significantly delayed due to the cuts, you’re legally entitled to a cash refund, not just some future credit. You may also be entitled to hotel vouchers, meal credits, or even a full refund, but only when you ask. Pro tip: Ask the airline to “protect” you on the next flight out. That means reserving a spot even if the system hasn’t auto-rebooked you yet.
Have a Plan B. Rental car one‑way pickups are up 20% right now. Trains or even a longer drive might save your holiday.

✈️ Pass this on: Know someone flying soon? Don’t leave them grounded. Forward this post before they end up sleeping in an airport chair with their neck at a 90-degree angle. Sharing this could save a trip, a holiday or at least someone’s sanity. And hey, we’ve all got that one friend who needs the reminder to download the airline app before they get to the gate.

AI jobs that pay $200K or more

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I know that many of you are afraid that AI is going to take your job. And you might be right.

The 2025 Global State of AI at Work report just confirmed what we’re all sensing. AI isn’t the future. It is now. But before you panic, let me offer a new way to look at this.

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Shockingly early Prime steals

Big Deal Days kick off tomorrow, but these techy discounts already dropped.

🔋 Cordless vacuum cleaner (25% off): Lightweight, tangle-free and moonlights as a handheld vac for tight crevices.

Handheld massage gun (40% off): Beat those knots. Heat, cold and percussion therapy hit every sore spot.

🎧 Bluetooth headphones (34% off): 65 hours of wireless listening. Yes, that’s almost three full days without charging.

Amazon smart plug (48% off): Plug into the future and turn any old gadget into a smart device.

💡 LED bedside lamp (30% off): Rechargeable and portable, so you can take cozy lighting wherever, whenever.

👩‍💻 Get your tech fix: More Prime Big Deal Day deals are live today. Grab ’em now before you get left in the digital dust.

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AI jobs that pay six figures

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The truth: AI is stealing jobs. It’s also creating better ones. Some AI roles now pay more than $200,000 a year, and you don’t need to be a coder to get in. Dr. Ross Maciejewski, who leads Arizona State University’s School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence, says they’re preparing students for a future where people and AI work side by side. Hear about the new careers AI is creating and how to land one.

🤖 Ctrl + Alt + Marry: In a surprising twist of heart, a 32-year-old woman named Kano ended her engagement and instead tied the knot with an AI husband named Klaus she made via ChatGPT. The union took place in a hybrid ceremony (real and virtual), with Kano donning augmented-reality glasses so she could “see” Klaus by her side as they exchanged rings. Her parents showed up and cheered. Online reactions were all over the place: Some saw the love story of the future, others worried about the emotional risks of a partner programmed to agree with you. What do you think? When you rate the newsletter, drop a comment with your email address.

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Sam Altman is building the future and planning for the end

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Let’s talk about Sam Altman. You’ve probably heard his name, but do you really know who he is or what he’s planning? I put this together, so next time he comes up, you’re not just in the loop, you’ve got something smart to say.

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Nail it for under $50

📏 My pick: Laser tape measure (24% off)

The future of measuring is here. Classic tape meets high-tech laser, so you can find area, volume and distance without the guesswork.

✨ Magnetic necklace clasp (33% off): Turns “why can’t I get this to clasp?” into “snap, done.” Great if you’ve got long nails or zero patience.

🔥 Hot glue gun kit (23% off): Heats up fast, won’t drip and comes with 30 glue sticks, because you know one is never enough.

📦 Packing tape (18% off, six-pack): Quiet for less tape-gun squeals echoing through the house. 4.5 stars and 12K+ reviews.

⚒️ Drywall crack repair kit (10% off): The lazy-genius fix for dents and dings. Your landlord never has to know.

👉 More tools, more wins: Don’t stop here. Stock up on more affordable DIY gear on my Amazon shop.

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📵 Analog prince: Prince William says 12-year-old Prince George might get a phone soon, but only one with zero internet. Just calls and texts. The decision’s already causing “tense” moments in the royal house. William says he’d rather keep the internet out than deal with what kids can stumble across online. Imagine being the future king and grounded from Roblox.

📖 Tell your story: The Library of Congress Veterans History Project gives a permanent digital home to our veterans’ voices. It was created so future generations can hear directly from those who served to understand the true price of our freedom. It relies on volunteers, family, friends, you, to record an interview, capture their voice, their letters and their memories for all time. Because every vet’s story is a national treasure.

⚖️ Kim K (the other one) vs. ChatGPT: So Kim Kardashian (yes, future lawyer Kim) admitted she used ChatGPT to study for her law exams and bombed. Turns out the chatbot’s confidence didn’t match its accuracy. Been there, right? You ask AI for help, and suddenly you’re in the fast lane to Wrongsville. Bad joke time: What’s the difference between an ancient Egyptian prince and a Kardashian? The Egyptian knew from the start that their daddy would become a mummy. (Told ya!) 🐫

GM’s hands-free future: Are you tired of driving? GM’s 2028 Cadillac Escalade IQ wants to let you fully check out, literally. The next-gen Super Cruise drives itself (on approved highways) with lidar, radar and cameras, and the dash glows turquoise when it’s safe to let auto drive take over. Oh, and Google’s Gemini AI will chat with you, because silence is awkward.

Eau de octane: Bought an electric car and missing that good old gas station musk? Kia’s new EV4 comes with a free air freshener that smells like “motor oil with a hint of gasoline.” It’s like going vegan but still hanging around barbecue joints for the vibes. Wait, this one is better. Nothing says “clean energy future” like the scent of a Jiffy Lube waiting room. (lol)

🔌 Shocking road trip: A woman’s Volkswagen ID.4 got welded to an Electrify America charger in Athens, Alabama. Literally fused together by an electrical arc. She waited nine hours, called everyone from tech support to the dealership, and the only fix? A guy from Knoxville with a crowbar. Really. EVs may be the future, but this one needed an exorcism.

Are baby monitors really safe from hackers?

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I talk to Adam from Boston, a new dad who wants to buy a video baby monitor but also wants to make sure he’s the only one watching it. Then, how Cracker Barrel went from the fastest-growing chain to dead last because of fake outrage. Plus, the future of driving isn’t touch screens, the government’s $42 billion internet money pit, and an influencer who almost lost his finger to his smart ring.

🚘 Buttons are back, baby: No more tap-tap-tapping. Mercedes is bringing back real buttons and knobs in 2026, saying they’re faster, safer and less annoying than touch screens. Nothing says “luxury” like not missing your highway exit trying to turn on the AC. Your great-grandpa was right: Knobs are the future.

🚘 Buttons are back, baby: No more tap-tap-tapping. Mercedes is bringing back real buttons and knobs in 2026, saying they’re faster, safer and way less annoying than touch screens. Nothing says “luxury” like not missing your highway exit trying to turn on the AC. Your great-grandpa was right: Knobs are the future.

🍊 Fruit ninja: Coca-Cola has teamed up with MIT to save … oranges. Seriously. A bacterial disease is wrecking citrus trees, and Coke’s using AI to fast-track a cure. If they don’t figure it out, orange juice could be basically extinct in 25 years. The project’s called “Save the Orange.” Yes, that’s real. I’m rooting for juice. Your future breakfast might just be toast.

⏱️ Pressure’s on: Apple Watches that track hypertension just got FDA approval and start rolling out today. The watch monitors your cardiovascular patterns over 30 days and alerts you if your blood pressure looks like it’s creeping too high. It’s not a replacement for a doctor or a real cuff, but it could be a game changer for the millions who don’t know they’re at risk. The feature is coming to Series 9, Ultra 2 and all future models, and yes, your wrist might just save your life.

🚀 Golden Dome race: Varda Space nailed a capsule reentry (paywall link) in Australia, on target at hypersonic speed. Sounds nerdy, but here’s the point: The U.S. is funding a “missile shield” against future threats, and tech startups are competing to build it. Translation: Silicon Valley is shifting from dating apps to defense contracts.