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Meta said it was reorganizing some of its businesses. Chesnot/Getty ImagesMeta reorganized some of its major units, cutting roles at Instagram, Reality Labs, and WhatsApp. A Meta spokesperson said the company was also moving some teams to different locations. Meta has laid off thousands of workers as part of CEO Mark Zuckerberg's push for efficiency.

"Modern Family" star Julie Bowen has a trick up her sleeve when it comes to communicating with her teenage sons. Michael Simon/Getty Images"Modern Family" star Julie Bowen struggles to connect with her teenage sons sometimes. Her trick to starting conversations with them is to lurk around the house."If you just kind of park it, make fake cookies in the kitchen no one's ever going to eat, they start coming in and out," she said.

Protesters in Mallorca this summer told tourists to "go home."Clara Margais/picture alliance via Getty ImagesThousands protested against overtourism in Spain earlier this year, telling tourists to "go home."Spain's tourism is still booming, with record numbers of international visitors. A travel industry expert said mass protests are unlikely on their own to deter travelers.

Nichole Wischoff, 34, is the founder of Wischoff Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm. Nichole WischoffNichole Wischoff screened over 500 applications before making her first hire for her VC fund. Wischoff ended up hiring Neal Mintz, a 26-year-old who impressed her with his enthusiasm and drive. During the interviews, Mintz offered to set up the firm's payroll for free.

Photographer Lydia Koh said a timekeeper could have helped her avoid issues at her own wedding. Lydia KohLydia Koh is a fine art wedding photographer and founder of a Singapore-based photography company. Koh said a timekeeper can help couples with a less stressful experience — a lesson from her own wedding.

Carol Surface, Apple's chief people officer, seen in 2007, is leaving the company. May Tse/South China Morning Post via Getty ImagesApple Chief People Officer Carol Surface is leaving after less than two years, Bloomberg reports. Surface's exit adds to the number of top-ranking employees set to leave or switch roles soon.