I was the ‘ugly duckling’ in middle school. It took me until my 50s to finally feel beautiful.
The author felt unattractive as a teen. Courtesy of Christina DavesOne mean comment in middle school shaped my self-image for...
Director Ken Burns almost turned down an offer from Steve Jobs 20 years ago. They struck a different deal.
Ken Burns met with Steve Jobs in 2002 to discuss an Apple feature. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images; Michael Loccisano/Getty ImagesKen Burns...
A US F-16 pilot outflew enemy missiles with extreme high-G turns for 15 minutes during a Middle East mission
A US Air Force F-16 operates over the Middle East in February. US Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William...
I tried 6 brands of packaged chocolate-chip cookies, and I was most disappointed by a cult-favorite
I put store-bought chocolate-chip cookies to the test, looking to brands like Pillsbury, Kroger, Pepperidge Farm, Tate's Bake Shop, Chips...
After a lifetime in Alaska, I moved to California. I was surprised by the ways my lifestyle changed in the ‘lower 48.’
caption Jody EllisAfter living in Alaska for most of my life, I moved to Las Vegas before heading to Sacramento.I...
The AI boom has all 4 classic bubble signs — and it could pop in 2026 if interest rates rise, a top economist says
Ruchir Sharma says AI's explosive surge looks like a bubble that may burst in 2026. Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesEconomist...
XAI employees celebrate colleague who said they worked 36 hours without sleep: ‘Bro is a unicorn among unicorns’
XAI employee Parsa Tajik wrote that the 36-hour work stint left him "dead" but "super energized." Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto via Getty...
I frequently visit Las Vegas between Thanksgiving and Christmas. It’s one of the best times to experience The Strip.
I'm always excited to see how Las Vegas finds new ways to dazzle and delight me in December. Jill SchildhouseI...
The coldest temperature ever recorded in every state
Snow-covered mountains in New Mexico. Roschetzky Photography/ShutterstockWhile some states' coldest temperatures were recorded recently, others were documented decades ago.Hawaii remains...
AI is creating new jobs. Here are the roles to look out for and what they involve, according to 3 experts.
The people who will excel in these new AI roles will understand how both humans and AI work. Ole_CNX/Getty ImagesNew...
The Dells are promising to give $250 to 25 million American kids under age 10. Here’s what you need to qualify.
Michael and Susan Dell have pledged $6.25 billion to support American children. Robert Daemmrich Photography Inc/Corbis via Getty ImagesMichael and...
We went on our first date night as new parents. I thought it would be harder to leave our daughter with a babysitter.
The author (not pictured) and her husband recently left their daughter with a babysitter for the first time. Pekic/Getty Images/iStockphotoMy...
BI readers told us their grocery bills keep going up. That’s bad news for more rate cuts.
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We skipped the crowds of Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Instead, we had the best vacation in a small town on Florida’s coast.
Downtown shopping Morgan FlahertyAs Florida locals, we've been on many staycations, but our trip to Rosemary Beach is our favorite.The...
17 cozy comfort foods you can make in a slow cooker
Beef stew. John Kernick/Williams SonomaA slow cooker or Crock-Pot can be a valuable yet underutilized tool in your kitchen.A slow...
