This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Camillia Nwokedi, a 28-year-old content creator based in Pittsburgh. It’s been edited for length and clarity. Loading audio narration… When the…
Danielle Shaw, a 31-year-old living in Los Angeles, said her mom used to dress her in Gap clothes as a kid — and that was her only memory of wearing…
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In my 30s, I was the only one of my three siblings who wasn’t married or starting a family. At holidays and birthdays, I smiled through it and lead into becoming the cool aunt to my nieces and nephew. On…
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Visiting Japan has been on my bucket list for a long time, and I finally booked a trip after relentless pleas from my children — and reading about how the US dollar is strong against the Japanese yen. Loading audio narration… To simplify planning, I booked a family tour through…
Saul Van Beurden is the man helping Wells Fargo confront a question hanging over banks of every size: What happens to jobs in the age of AI?He and his central team can’t, and shouldn’t, figure out what an AI-ready Wells Fargo looks like alone. The bank must teach employees skills…
Two years before our son was born, my partner, Liv, and I moved to New York City to immerse ourselves in the city that never sleeps. She was working full-time…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation Dani Aravich, Paralympian and cofounder of Culxtured. It has been edited for length and clarity. Loading audio narration… I grew up in…
The gig economy has grown to include apps from Uber to Instacart. They don’t all pay the same. Loading audio narration… Average hourly pay on the apps varied in 2025, according to data analytics company Gridwise, which analyzed about 1…
For some founders, selling their company to an internationally recognized corporation like SC Johnson is a cause for unbridled celebration. For Monica Nassif, it was more complicated. Loading audio narration… “It’s really bittersweet,” Nassif, founder of Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day,…
When I spoke to the co-founder of the exclusive Million Dollar Sellers club, Eugene Khayman, last year, he likened their member-only events to a family reunion, “where you’re actually excited to see everybody there.”Khayman is the chief operating officer of…
Gen Z’s drinking habits mean your next cocktail might happen at 3 p.m.Gen Z and younger millennials are generally drinking less than older generations and, when they do drink, are doing so more intentionally, prioritizing quality, flavor, and social context…
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This interview is based on a conversation with Lisa Devine, 37, a candle studio owner from Queens, New York. It has been edited for length and clarity.People often ask me why my Mom and Pop’s arts-and-crafts studio in New York…
The US and its NATO allies are boosting their ability to detect, track, and target drone threats along the alliance’s eastern edge, its border with…
The world’s military budgets totaled $2.6 trillion in 2025, and the US accounted for more than a third of that.The US has the world’s most…
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Café L’Europe, one of the oldest buildings in St. Armands Circle, in Sarasota, Florida, has been flooded four times in the past 18 months. “That last one from Helene completely wiped out the restaurant. Every piece of equipment is ruined……
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The Uber-famous founder, Travis Kalanick, says a new golden age is coming — and it’s robots that are ushering it in. Loading audio narration… Kalanick announced a new venture called Atoms on Friday in a 1,600-word screed in which he…
I was excited when my daughter Aria was invited to spend the night at a friend’s house. While I realize not everyone experiences this rite…
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Our family’s first trip to Windermere changed everything.Sitting on the bank of a stream with my feet dipped in its cold, clear water, surrounded by trees budding for spring — even with the baby kicking away inside me at eight…
US budget carrier Spirit Airlines says it is downsizing its fleet by almost two-thirds.The Florida-headquartered air carrier, known for its no-frills flying and ultra-low-cost fares, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in August — the second time in less than…
The Marine Corps is looking for a new outer garment to protect its troops from battlefield threats that can see through traditional camouflage and concealment.The modern battlefield is becoming increasingly saturated with sensors, including thermal-imaging technology that can detect human…
The world of fashion has witnessed a consistent pattern for some time now: Big Tech billionaires gradually entering its orbit from the edges until they’ve found themselves at its center. Loading audio narration… Just last month, Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla…
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Ever since I became a mother, I have seen many acts of kindness.Like the woman who rushed to give me a paper bag after my child was sick on the bus, hurriedly taking her stuff out of it. Or the…
I’ll be honest — when I moved into my first apartment after graduating from college, I didn’t know the difference between Tide and Cascade pods, or how to use a plunger.But to be fair, I didn’t have the “typical” college…
When I was married to my first husband, I learned during a routine gynecology exam that I had an issue that could make pregnancy and childbirth complicated. Loading audio narration… Yet, four months into my second marriage, I became pregnant…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Stephen Hutyra, a 42-year-old program analyst living in the small town of West, Texas. It’s been edited for length and clarity. Loading audio narration… In November 2020, I was inspired to…
NATO is expanding its footprint across the Arctic and North Atlantic, increasing patrols and joint operations as Russia’s submarine forces grow more active, two Western officials told Business Insider. Loading audio narration… Across air, land, and sea, NATO’s presence and…
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Another tech billionaire has left California for Texas. Loading audio narration… In an interview on “TBPN” on Friday, former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick told show hosts John Coogan and Jordi…
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“The Diary of a CEO” star Steven Bartlett has enthusiastically embraced AI — with one big exception. Loading audio narration… His media company, FlightStory, stopped using AI to make LinkedIn posts after noticing a lot of AI “slop” on the platform. His team felt…
