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Justin Powell
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Real Estate Product Manager posting about intersection of real estate, tech & business. And pretty much anything else I find interesting… :)

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It's Official: The Original Theatrical Cut of #StarWars Is Coming Back to #Theaters | @Gizmodo.com

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#movies #HanShotFirst
It's Official: The Original Theatrical Cut of 'Star Wars' Is Coming Back to Theaters
Lucasfilm is celebrating the film's 50th anniversary on February 17, 2027, in the best possible way.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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#Meta #CEO #MarkZuckerberg went all in on the #metaverse. Now #RealityLabs is facing big cuts. | @BusinessInsider.com

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#VR #AR #Facebook #Zuckerberg #Zuck #tech
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg went all in on the metaverse. Now Reality Labs is facing big cuts.
Meta plans Reality Labs budget cuts up to 30%, weighing job cuts amid metaverse losses and renewed focus on AI technology.
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December 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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#FrankGehry, the most celebrated #architect of his time, dies at 96 | @APNews.com

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#architecture #realestate
Frank Gehry, the most celebrated architect of his time, dies at 96
Groundbreaking architect Frank Gehry who was behind the acclaimed Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, and Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles has died. He was 96.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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#Trump calls #affordability a #Democrat scam and ‘con job’ — but nearly three-quarters of his #voters think cost of living is bad or the worst ever | @YahooNews.com

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#politics #economy
Trump calls affordability a ‘Democrat scam’ and ‘con job’ — but nearly three-quarters of his voters think cost of living is bad or the worst ever
A Politico poll found that 37% of Americans who voted for Trump in 2024 believe the cost of living is the worst they can ever remember.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Star Ken Jeong on the Magic of Making a ‘Culturally Specific’ Masterpiece | @IndieWire.com

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#Netflix #TV #streaming #KPDH
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Star Ken Jeong on the Magic of Making a ‘Culturally Specific’ Masterpiece
IndieWire Honors: How this year's Spark Award winners, co-directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans and songwriting star EJAE, worked in harmony.
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December 6, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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Klarna takes on #Amex Platinum and Chase Sapphire with premium perks that don’t require a #creditcard

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#travel #personalfinance #finance #FinanceFriday
Klarna takes on Amex Platinum and Chase Sapphire with premium perks that don’t require a credit card
The Swedish fintech’s new tiers offer luxury travel perks, lounge access, cash back, and subscriptions as more Americans shift toward BNPL.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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4 tips to help you maintain a healthy credit rating | @FastCompany.com

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#personalfinance #finance #FinanceFriday
4 tips to help you maintain a healthy credit rating
Whatever your feelings about credit, it’s nearly impossible for active members of the consumer economy to opt out. Here’s how keep your credit rating from hurting you.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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5 tips from financial experts to finish 2025 strong | @FastCompany.com

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#investing #personalfinance #finance #FinanceFriday
5 tips from financial experts to finish 2025 strong
As the year comes to a close, here are key steps to take with your portfolio, according to financial experts.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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A top #Marine shares his secrets to keeping fit at 50 | @BusinessInsider.com

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#USMC #fitness #FridayFitness
A top Marine shares his secrets to keeping fit at 50
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz is 50 and still trains with Marines worldwide. Here's how he trains to stay mission-ready.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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#ElonMusk's #X fined $140 million by #EU over 'deceptive' blue checkmarks | @BusinessInsider.com

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#tech #socialmedia #Twitter #BringBackTheBird
Elon Musk's X fined $140 million by EU over 'deceptive' blue checkmarks
The EU said on Friday it had issued a fine of $140 million to X over a number of violations, including the "deceptive" design of its blue checkmarks.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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#Netflix to buy #WarnerBros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion | @CBSNews.com

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#entertainment #movies #tv #streaming
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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#Wealth of Top 1% of #Americans Surges to Record $52 Trillion | Realtor

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#politics #economy
Wealth of Top 1% of Americans Surges to Record $52 Trillion
The combined wealth of America's 1 percenters climbed to a record-setting $52 trillion in the spring—enough to purchase every home in the U.S. and still have a couple of trillions left over.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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What Percentage of the #Housing Market Are Teardowns? | @nahb.bsky.social

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#home #construction #realestate
What Percentage of the Housing Market Are Teardowns?
In 2024, 6.9% of new single-family detached homes were teardowns (structures torn down and rebuilt in older neighborhoods), and another 20.1% were built on infill lots in older neighborhoods,…
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December 4, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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I tried a sleek new window #heatpump that can be installed in less than an hour | @FastCompany.com

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#HVAC #realestate
I tried a sleek new window heat pump that can be installed in less than an hour
Midea’s quick-install heat pump was designed for New York public housing. Now it’s available for anyone.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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#Zillow Removes Climate Risk Scores From #Home #Listings | @NYTimes.com

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#climatechange #realestate
Zillow Removes Climate Risk Scores From Home Listings
The scores aimed to predict a property’s risk from fires, floods and storms, but some in the real estate industry as well as homeowners have called them inaccurate.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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How To Negotiate a Rent Decrease: The Right Way to Ask For a Rent Reduction
How To Negotiate a Rent Decrease: The Winning Way To Ask for a Rent Reduction
Is your rent too high in 2025? You're definitely not alone.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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December 2, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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Remembering Steve Cropper.

Steve Cropper, Stax Records and #BluesBrothers #Guitarist, Has Died at 84 | @ultclassicrock.bsky.social

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#music #guitar
Steve Cropper, Stax Records and Blues Brothers Guitarist, Has Died at 84
Steve Cropper, the legendary guitarist who shaped soul music at Stax Records, has died at 84, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable hits and collaborations with iconic artists.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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Write Notes of Appreciation to Your Team | @HBR.org

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#leadership
Write Notes of Appreciation to Your Team
To mark the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S., we’re sharing one of our favorite tips on gratitude today. Expressing gratitude to your employees can feel awkward or uncomfortable. But celebrating your…
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December 3, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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How the ‘one-hour rule’ can become your secret weapon for #growth | @FastCompany.com

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#personaldevelopment #WednesdayWisdom
How the ‘one-hour rule’ can become your secret weapon for growth
To make the most of my waking hours, I practice the one-hour rule.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Want People to #Work Harder? Be #Generous | @Inc.com

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#leadership
Want People to Work Harder? Be Generous
Three ways to be a more generous leader.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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The key to high-performing #teams isn't more #talent or perfect leaders | @FastCompany.com

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#leadership #team #teamwork #WednesdayWisdom
The key to high-performing teams isn’t more talent or perfect leaders
The assumption is that more talent should always mean better results, but research shows the opposite is often true.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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#ChatGPT was unveiled 3 years ago, kicking off the #AI revolution. For #investors, it did even more. | @YahooFinance.com

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#tech #TechTuesday
ChatGPT was unveiled 3 years ago, kicking off the AI revolution. For investors, it did even more.
OpenAI released ChatGPT on Nov. 30, 2022, not only kicking off the AI revolution but turning around one of the worst market environments of this century.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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The race to regulate #AI has sparked a federal vs state showdown | @TechCrunch.com

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#politics #regulation #tech #TechTuesday
The race to regulate AI has sparked a federal vs state showdown | TechCrunch
The fight over AI regulation isn't about the technology -- it's about whether Washington or the states get to set the rules, and what happens to consumers caught in between.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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#Google Knows Where You Are Even With Your #GPS Off - Here's How | BGR

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#mobile #privacy #tech #TechTuesday
Google Knows Where You Are Even With Your GPS Off - Here's How - BGR
Google can track your location even if your GPS is off. Discover how Wi-Fi networks and mobile towers can pinpoint you, and what you can do to stop it.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:36 PM