President Donald Trump is pushing for a ban on diesel exports as prices reached record highs, but some observers worry that the move could cause prices to spike even more.…
Gas prices have hit astronomical highs in the last few weeks. Specialized apps can help drivers find the best local deals and maximize savings on gas. Many national gas station…
Finance and technology usually spring to mind when thinking of the world’s most lucrative industries.And that’s for good reason. They have been the source of wealth for nearly half of America’s 400 richest people, as ranked and categorized by Forbes.However,…
Another comfort item I didn’t think about until I was on the train was slippers.I like taking my shoes off during long trips, especially on airplanes, but for some reason, I felt hesitant to do so on the train.I wish…
McDonald’s on Wednesday announced new details as part of its long-term growth strategy, which will include a focus on upgrading restaurants and staff training, at an investor day at the corporate headquarters in Chicago. The fast-food giant announced its NEXT…
OpenAI is pushing further into the hotly contested market for personal agents — this time with voice.The company is adding its most advanced voice system to ChatGPT’s website and mobile app on Wednesday. OpenAI’s release allows users to speak to delegate single and recurring tasks that require multiple steps, a…
Americans living in rural areas are increasingly souring on data centers.In a new poll by the Pew Research Center, which surveyed people in August, half of rural Americans said data centers “are mostly bad for the environment” — a figure substantially higher than in January, when it sat at 32%.46%…
Disney+ is getting more expensive for the sixth year in a row.The cost of the ad-free Disney+ and Hulu plans will imminently increase to $21.49 a month, up from $18.99…
I’ve always wondered why buying used clothing isn’t more mainstream. Though Gen Z has embraced all things vintage, many people in my peer group (let’s call it “late middle age”)…
A little-known Japanese term about imagining the future helps explain both the role — and the limits — of AI in the workplace, according to the CEO of one of the country’s largest conglomerates.Speaking to Business Insider in early September,…
In September 2025, President Trump set in motion a change that would throw the H-1B visa application process into disarray. His proposed $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions changed the immigration landscape for employers, employees, and visa hopefuls alike.Indian national…
When my arrow went straight into the woods while trying archery for the first time, it should have been hilarious. If I’d had family or friends around, they would have teased me for ages and probably come up with some…
I was hiking with my boyfriend, Tom, in the redwoods north of San Francisco in 2015 when he made the craziest suggestion: “Why don’t we camp up here on Mount Tam? Give up rent?”At first, I thought he was joking.…
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AI’s reputation is in hot water. Can influencers save it?OpenAI has been ramping up its creator marketing efforts as AI safety concerns take center stage.The company isn’t asking influencers to assuage fears that a rogue AI could destroy humanity. Instead,…
At the center of the debate over AI-driven catastrophe, there’s Anthropic. At the center of Anthropic, there’s Jared Kaplan.The Anthropic cofounder sounded the alarm on…
Amazon wants former employees back, including some it laid off.The company is reaching out to eligible former employees about open roles across Amazon, including in…
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However, I didn’t think the material — made from 72% cotton and 28% nylon — was super breathable. It was thin but slightly rough on the skin, and I felt my underarms sweating after only a few hours.Despite this, I…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ishansh Gupta, 29, who lives in Munich. The following has been edited for length and clarity.Growing…
Now might be the perfect time to launch that business you’ve been dreaming about.Americans filed more than 3 million applications to start businesses in the…
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Aldi will cut prices on one-third of its regularly stocked products, the company announced in a Sept. 23 news release provided to USA TODAY. The company said the cuts will deliver an estimated $86 million in savings to customers. “Customers…
Retiring at 63 can create an income gap if you delay Social Security. One option is to use 401(k) withdrawals as a temporary bridge, which could allow you to claim a higher monthly benefit later. To determine whether this strategy…
In 2012, two months before my 35th birthday, I engineered my layoff from a 13-year career in investment banking. At the time, it felt like the riskiest thing I had ever done. Was I really going to blow up my…
USA TODAY Network / ReutersFor some Gen Z daters, romance ends where the receipt begins. A Sept. 22 study from Zelle found that 52% of Gen Z daters have ghosted, blocked or unfollowed someone at least once to avoid paying…
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s win against DoorDash is just one battle in his bigger war on delivery companies.The $131.5 million settlement accomplished what former mayor Eric Adams’ administration had begun. Now, regulating companies like Amazon, DoorDash, and Uber Eats has become…
Luxury spending is holding up in parts of Asia even as the AI-fueled stock-market rallies that helped create new wealth have stumbled.In South Korea and Japan, affluent consumers are still spending on jewelry, watches, and other luxury goods after huge…
Demi Moore, 63, said her approach to longevity includes one simple daily practice with her friends.In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar Arabia published on Tuesday, Moore said she believes in practicing gratitude every day and has made it a shared…
A top Ukrainian drone commander said on Tuesday that his forces have used uncrewed aerial vehicles to knock out 300 ships in Russia’s “shadow fleet” over 11 weeks.Maj. Robert “Magyar” Brovdi, commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, said as drone…
President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to discuss artificial intelligence when they meet in Washington this week, as Washington and Beijing explore ways to manage the technology’s national security risks despite their broader rivalry. But one…
Krispy Kreme is celebrating National Coffee Day with a brand new doughnut flavor. On Sept. 23, Krispy Kreme announced the debut of a new Original Glazed Coffee Flavored Doughnut, available for a limited time in honor of National Coffee Day…
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The freakout over AI that started in Silicon Valley and led to growing American calls to pause development has swept Western countries.A new POLITICO Poll finds that pluralities of adults…
Get better at: Persuading othersToday’s moveIf you want to get your boss or colleague on board with an idea, think about what they care about and frame the pitch around…
Not being able to invest in OpenAI may have worked out perfectly for Salesforce.On an episode of the Sources Podcast published Tuesday, Marc Benioff told host Alex Heath that he…
McKinsey & Company warns companies that AI spending may rise even further as agents become more common.Compared to text-based AI tools, agents can cost much more to run because they…
AI might kill me, but first it’s going to get me a hell of a deal on a new insurance policy.That’s been the vibe in the tech world over the…
When my now 23-year-old son returned from college, I noticed he was more independent. While this is what every parent wants, it also means fewer interactions between us.He now got up on his own without me knocking on his door, made his own egg…
