I spent 2 weeks backpacking in Europe. Next time, I’ll bring a carry-on suitcase.
The author gets ready to board a Trenitalia train in Rome. Joey Hadden/Business InsiderI went backpacking through Europe for two...
I moved from Southern California to Michigan so I could afford to buy a home. Living here changed me in surprising ways.
captionTK Kristi ValentiniI grew up in Orange County and never considered living in any other state besides California.After getting married,...
Here’s how much firefighters make in every US state
FDNY firefighters standing shoulder-to-shoulder. Yuki Iwamura/APBureau of Labor Statistics data shows the salaries of firefighters across the US.The highest median...
Sam Altman navigates Anthropic’s Pentagon fight as OpenAI pursues its own deal with the military
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty ImagesOpenAI CEO Sam Altman has carefully weighed in on the fight between Anthropic and...
Leaked audio: Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav tells employees Paramount deal felt ‘whiplash-y’
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav just pitched staffers on its Paramount Skydance deal. Leon Bennett/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty...
I swore I’d never move back to my hometown. When I became a mom, I changed my mind so I could be close to my parents.
The author decided to stay in her hometown after becoming a wife and a mother. Courtesy of Lindsay KarpWhile in...
I’m a communication therapist. This trick has saved me from hundreds of arguments and weird conversations.
Westend61/Getty ImagesAs a speech-language pathologist, I teach people how to pause strategically.I adapted that technique into a simple trick to...
I made 5 popular breakfast items in the air fryer, and I may never use my stovetop again
I made five popular breakfast recipes in the air fryer. Chelsea DavisI tried making five breakfast recipes in the air...
I’ve traveled to 17 countries and have learned that a checked bag is always worth it. Here’s why.
Checking a bag makes my travel experience more enjoyable. IgorTsarev/Getty Images/iStockphotoAfter visiting 17 countries, I will always swear by checking...
I thought I was too old to make new friends. A bold move proved me wrong.
The author (in yellow) with her new set of friends at a bar in Connecticut. Courtesy of Dean SmithTwo of...
I met a man on the street, and our third date was a 12-day Mediterranean cruise. It was a surreal experience.
I went on a 12-day Mediterranean cruise with a man I'd only been on two dates with. The risk paid...
16 iconic musicians who have never had a No. 1 song
Bruce Springsteen has never had a No. 1 single. Sergione Infuso/Corbis/Getty ImagesHitting the top of the Hot 100 is something...
Zohran Mamdani wants dozens of factory-built public bathrooms. Delays and high costs could stand in the way.
Mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani Anadolu/Getty ImagesMayor Zohran Mamdani rolled out a plan in his first days in...
Why MrBeast’s former manager says we won’t see another MrBeast
Jimmy Donaldson — better known as Mr. Beast — is the biggest personality on the internet. His former manager says...
I’m a Google exec who spends 20+ hours a week experimenting with AI. This is the best era to be a developer.
Keith Ballinger has worked at Microsoft, GitHub, and Google. Keith BallingerGoogle executive Keith Ballinger said there's never been a better...
