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Are we chasing the wrong thing? A leading psychologist says happiness and meaning aren’t the whole story.

Forget happiness — try this instead

Are we chasing the wrong thing? A leading psychologist says happiness and meaning aren’t the whole story.

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Parents’ kids party side hustle brings in $450,000 a year

When Tayo Lanlehin was planning her son’s first birthday, she bought yellow and blue signs, balloons and a cake with 3D planets. It turned into a money-making machine that takes up just a few hours a week.

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BHP has ruled out a merger with Anglo American.

BHP rules out fresh takeover bid of Anglo American

After reports emerged that a new takeover bid was underway between BHP and Anglo American, the London-listed mining giant flipped, revealing it is ‘no longer’ looking to combine companies.

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Two habits that can calm your mind — no meditation app required.

Two ways to calm your wired brain

Two habits that can calm your mind — no meditation app required.

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Donald Trump has told air traffic workers to get back to work, or risk punishment.

‘Get back to work’: Trump’s threat to US workers

US President Donald Trump has told a sector of workers to ‘get back to work’, promising to recommend bonuses for some and punishment for others.

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Tesla says shareholders have voted in favour of CEO Elon Musk’s almost $1 trillion pay plan, with 75 per cent support.

Elon Musk’s $1 trillion dollar pay deal approved

Tesla says shareholders have voted in favour of CEO Elon Musk’s almost $US1 trillion pay plan, with 75 per cent support.

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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are heading to the divorce courts.

Celebrity lawyer reveals No. 1 reason people get divorced

‘As their legal counsel, I’m in everybody’s bedroom and everybody’s bank account.’

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It can be awkward discussing our health histories with family members — but that silence can be deadly.

The family discussion that could save your life

It can be awkward discussing our health histories with family members — but that silence can be deadly.

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The order you eat the food on your plate is just as important as what’s on it.

Longevity expert says the order you eat your food matters

‘Meal sequencing’: A longevity expert says the order you eat the food on your plate is just as important as what’s on it.

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As the Trump-Xi meeting looms, here are the five key issues China is hoping to cover.

Five things Beijing wants from a Trump-Xi meeting

From tariff relief to tech access, these are the five key issues China is hoping to secure when Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet in South Korea this week.

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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

US Fed cuts rates again as Powell casts doubt on future

The Federal Reserve has approved its second straight interest rate cut, as chair Jerome Powell rattles markets casting doubt over what the central bank will do next.

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Wikipedia founder speaks out about the launch of Grokipedia.

Wikipedia founder takes aim at new rival Grokipedia

Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales has slammed Elon Musk’s Grokipedia, mocking its ‘praise of the genius of Elon Musk’ and issuing a warning about the new model.

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Think bubble baths and meditation ease stress? Science says otherwise.

The top stress cure isn’t what you think

Think bubble baths and meditation ease stress? Science says otherwise.

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Amazon will begin notifying staff of widespread corporate layoffs Tuesday.

Amazon to axe 30,000 jobs in largest company layoff

Amazon will reportedly begin notifying staff of widespread corporate layoffs as the company seeks to cut costs and streamline operations.

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