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Munich police investigate 1,000 mysterious stickers with QR codes on gravestones

The QR codes show the name of the person buried in the grave and its location in the cemetery.

Police in Munich are investigating a mystery: More than 1,000 stickers were put on gravestones and wooden crosses at three cemeteries in the German city, without any indication of where they came from or why.

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Lance Lambert

Housing market outlook: What forecasters see mortgage rates doing through 2026

A roundup of quarterly mortgage rate forecasts shows that most forecasters still expect mortgage rates to gradually decrease over the next 18 months.

Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter.

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Emily Guy Birken

Here’s how to figure out how much insurance you need

You don’t need a degree in advanced mathematics to determine how much insurance you need, when you need it, and how long to carry it.

Your insurance needs change over time. The policies that work for a single, 20-something professional renting an apartment with three roommates may be completely wrong for the same person after marriage, babies, and a cozy mortgage in a good school district.

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Shannon Cudd

SAG Awards 2025: How and when to watch Hollywood’s most heartfelt tribute to actors

The Screen Actors Guild Awards will stream on Netflix once again this year. Here’s everything to know about the celebration of on-screen talent.

It’s almost time for the most heartfelt accolades of Hollywood’s award season. The Screen Actors Guild Awards, hosted by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), is set to take place tonight (Sunday, February 23) at 8 p.m. ET. This tribute to actors gets its emotion from the fact that it is put...

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Nicole Gull McElroy

Can Tech Save Small Ski Resorts From Extinction?

The small Colorado company Entabeni Systems is quietly working to upend the ski industry with a business model built on handshake deals made in ski resort parking lots.

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50 Funny Photos That Made Me Go, "Yoooooooooooooooooo...WHAT?!"

You're going to stare at each of these a long, LONG time.

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5 tips for mastering virtual communication

We have all become virtual communicators, and with this comes a new set of rules for interpersonal success.

Andrew Brodsky is a management professor at McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin. He is also CEO of Ping Group and has received numerous awards, including being chosen by Poets & Quants as one of the Best 40-Under-40 MBA Professors of 2023.

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The Conversation

Trustworthy leaders drive organizational success in the face of rapid change

Fortunately for managers and workers, there’s a lot of research into how to be a more trustworthy leader.

National Leadership Day, which takes place every Feb. 20, offers a chance to reflect on what truly defines leadership – not just strategy or decision-making, but the ability to build trust. In an era of rapid change, when teams look to leaders for stability and direction, trust is the invisible currency that fuels organizational success.

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35 Game-Changing Korean Skincare Products You're Totally Missing Out On

I bet you didn't know there's a face mask capable of treating eight skin concerns all at once. ????

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33 Products For Anyone Who Thinks Deep-Cleaning Is Just A Little Too Deep

We're talking sparkling clean results with little-to-no elbow grease.

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How to watch Pakistan vs. India in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy online for free

TL;DR: Live stream Pakistan vs. India in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Almost every game from the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is massive, but Pakistan vs. India is the biggest of the lot. It really doesn't get any better than this rivarly between two cricketing behemoths.

The world will stop for this huge game, and you can watch all the action unfold without spending anything.

If you want to watch Pakistan vs. India in the 2025 ICC Champions...

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How to watch Italy vs. France in the 2025 Six Nations online for free

TL;DR: Live stream Italy vs. France in the 2025 Six Nations for free on ITVX. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Italy are coming off impressive victory over Wales in the last round of 2025 Six Nations fixtures, but can they step things up and beat France in Rome? It's a difficult task, but England showed how to give France problems in the last round of games.

If you want to watch Italy vs. France in the 2025 Six Nations for free from anywhere in the...

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The price for a Microsoft Office 2024 lifetime pass just dropped

TL;DR: A lifetime license for Microsoft Office 2024 Home for Mac or PC is on sale for £102.89 (reg. £118.74) until 23 February at 11:59 p.m. PT. 

One of the only reasons to stick with Microsoft 365 was that it had the most recent versions of apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The subscription is expensive, but the AI upgrades really save a ton of time. 

Good news: that's not the only way to get updated Microsoft apps. Now, you can get Microsoft Office 2024 Home for Mac or PC as a...

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Dave McMenamin

'Locked in' Luka explodes as Lakers win in Denver

Luka Doncic had his best game as Laker, exploding for 32 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as L.A. won in Denver on Saturday for the first time in nearly three years.

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27 Things From Walmart That Won’t Make You Splurge On Trends

No need to break the bank to be a total trendsetter.

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If Your Middle Name Could Be "Results," You Should Probably Invest In These 44 Things For 2025

There's a self-tanner in this post with review images so impressive you just might start believing in magic.

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Wordle today: Answer, hints for February 23, 2025

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable ...

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for February 23, 2025

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve...

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NYT Strands hints, answers for February 23

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.

Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special,...

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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for February 23

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for...

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