For the last two decades, the name Miranda Priestly has brought to mind a set of iconic images: a frosty white bob, a withering stare to rival Medusa’s, and, of…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kayla Barnes-Lentz, the 35-year-old host of the “Longevity Optimization Podcast,” based in Austin. It has been edited for length and clarity. Loading…
Rather than wait to find out if AI will replace me, I built my replacement.Big Tech execs say AI might take our jobs, it might lighten our workloads, or it might put us into new jobs we didn’t imagine. A…
The attacks came faster than a human adversary. Loading audio narration… The communications and data networks essential to the US Army’s operations across the Asia-Pacific region were probed by a new kind of adversary: an enemy AI trying to confuse…
It’s a story as old as time itself. You go to the mall and buy a nice pair of jeans—but when you put them on at home, they don’t fit as great as you imagined. It happens to all of…
Getting married is a huge deal, but guess what people usually forget in the middle of all that wedding planning and honeymooning? Insurance! We know, you’ve got a lot going on as you prepare to spend the rest of your lives together. But it’s so important to do an insurance coverage checkup whenever you…
One Elon Musk company made over half a billion dollars selling to two other companies in the Musk universe. Loading audio narration… Tesla generated $573 million in revenue last year, selling cars and battery systems to SpaceX and xAI, according to a regulatory filing uploaded on Thursday.Tesla said it made…
It’s really hard to be on social media and not compare yourself to others. Your body isn’t good enough, your wardrobe isn’t trendy enough, and your house isn’t Pottery-Barn enough.…
He’s invested in over 600 companies and oversees $72 million in assets. But you won’t find a vibe-coding company in his portfolio of the earliest-stage startups. Loading audio narration… Jussi…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kira Bella, 25, the CEO of Kirameki, an experiential travel company in Japan. It’s been edited for length and clarity. Loading audio narration… After graduating from college, I made plans to…
Ever heard of an ultramarathon? It’s a race that’s anywhere from 30 to more than 200 miles long. So to go from couch potato to distance runner, you’d have to commit to loads of blood, sweat and tears. Could you…
As of Thursday afternoon, senators and their staff can’t trade on prediction markets like Kalshi or Polymarket. Loading audio narration… The Senate passed a resolution amending Senate rules to forbid members and Senate employees from making prediction market trades via…
Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? When you’re deep in debt, you’d do anything to speed up the payoff process. And if you’re working on your student loans, we understand how you feel! You’d probably like…
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In its pursuit of creating AI-supported tools for its users and advertisers, Pinterest leaders said it is actually shrinking part of its AI budget. Loading audio narration… As companies continue to spend on AI, they face pressure from investors to…
It’s time to welcome back two social networks we once loved: Friendster and Vine. Loading audio narration… After shutting down in the 2010s, the two…
Now boarding for the first time in seven years: Venezuela. Loading audio narration… On Thursday, American Airlines ended its yearslong hiatus and resumed flights from…
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AI safety, yes. AI apocalypse, no. Loading audio narration… The California judge overseeing Elon Musk’s civil trial against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman shut down…
Disney is reducing the amount of stock-based compensation that some tech employees can earn, Business Insider has learned. Loading audio narration… Two Disney software engineers…
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Health care is expensive. And the price never seems to stop rising! That’s why some people avoid it altogether. But skipping health insurance is like white-water rafting without a life jacket. The sun and the spray might feel nice for…
Whether you’re going through medical issues, a job loss, a family emergency, or any other curve ball life throws your way, it can be hard to know how to financially get through it. But don’t worry. We’re breaking down what…
Apple CEO Tim Cook says he is stepping down after 15 years as chief executive because three key factors aligned: Apple’s current performance, its product roadmap and the readiness of his successor, John Ternus. Cook said the timing came down…
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Waymo is a robotaxi service that began as a research project inside Google and has since scaled to be one of the leading fully autonomous ride-hailing companies in the world.The company launched public rides in Phoenix in 2020. By April…
Let’s face it: Navigating the ins and outs of health insurance and paying for medical expenses can be confusing and complicated. And these days, there’s yet another decision a lot of folks have to make: choosing between a health reimbursement…
Meta plans to lay off around 10% of its staff next month, and it told staff it’s not ruling out deeper cuts. Loading audio narration… That’s what Janelle Gale, Meta’s chief people officer, told employees in an internal meeting on…
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday designed to broaden workers’ access to retirement plans if their employers don’t supply them. Loading audio narration… As part of the executive order, the Trump administration announced plans to match contributions…
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Lawyers keep getting burned by artificial intelligence that invents cases and makes up quotes. Now, some attorneys are naming the software they used. Loading audio narration… Last month, a Louisiana…
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Millions of working Americans have no access to retirement plans at work. No 401(k). No employer match. No automatic payroll deductions nudging them toward the future. Just their own willpower…
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