On the day my Taiwanese grandma A-Ma turned 80, she complained about a lingering dizziness. Loading audio narration… When she got up from the floor mat, she fainted. Though the…
This interview is based on a conversation with Jim Lexa, 63, a letter carrier from West Seneca, New York. It has been edited for length and clarity. Loading audio narration……
The first time my son asked if he could bike in the neighborhood with his friends, I hesitated. His friend balanced on his bike, one foot on the ground, waiting impatiently for an answer. I looked at my eight-year old…
Ever since I was little, I’ve made it my mission to find friends and build the community I wanted. Loading audio narration… Being the first to initiate a conversation, invite people over, or organize hangouts has always felt innate to…
For some of us, cooking is hard, and coming up with nutritious meals with what’s already in the fridge is harder. Loading audio narration… I have always struggled with meal prep, often forgoing a meal altogether when I just don’t…
President Trump has reacted to the failure of US-Iran peace talks by announcing a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Loading audio narration… “Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the…
My husband and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary in March, and I can’t believe how fast it’s gone. Loading audio narration… Thirty years sounds like a lifetime, and in many ways it is. We’ve raised two kids, built careers, navigated illness, experienced loss, and grown through more life stages…
It’s getting harder to resist the temptation to pull up a chatbot and switch off your brain for simple tasks, like replying to emails. Loading audio narration… But that convenience…
The fate of the federal student-loan portfolio is moving to the Treasury Department. That could raise some challenges for borrowers. Loading audio narration… The Department of Education announced in March…
USA TODAY Network / ReutersNew cars that cost less than $30,000 are few and far between as the average price of a new vehicle hovers around $50,000. Car shoppers paid an average of $49,275 for new cars in March 2026,…
Tinder’s West Hollywood headquarters was covered in balloons.I toured the office on a Friday, a day when most Tinder employees don’t work in person. It was also the day after the company’s product conference, Tinder Sparks. The balloon arches and…
When the US and Israel launched the war with Iran and sent the oil market into a frenzy, I figured it would be fair to assume gas prices wouldn’t be coming down anytime soon. Loading audio narration… I’ve since become…
In February, Block CEO Jack Dorsey wrote a letter in such a gentle whisper that he almost made you forget he was announcing some of the biggest layoffs in recent history. “i’ll be straight about what’s happening,” he wrote to…
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Side hustles are often sold as quick wins — easy money you can make in your spare time. Loading audio narration… In reality, they’re usually messier. Some ideas flop, some bring in a little extra cash, and a few grow…
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In our house, curse words aren’t taboo. Loading audio narration… There’s no punishment if someone mutters a frustrated word after dropping something or losing a…
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Lowe’s plans to provide millions in financial support to small businesses in North Carolina that were hit hard by Hurricane Helene, helping them recover during…
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With just two months to go before the FIFA World Cup kicks off, design issues have emerged with the Nike shirts to be worn by several teams in the tournament, including the USA and Canada. Loading audio narration… Soccer’s biggest…
I interviewed Peter Gostev, AI capability lead at Arena.ai, recently. He created what I call the defecation test, officially known as BullshitBench. Something else he…
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My husband, Trent, and I are seasoned travelers. Loading audio narration… We’ve hiked, kayaked, biked, and even snorkeled in roughly half the national parks, and we’ve taken monthlong trips to countries such as Italy and Germany. We’ve camped, we’ve traveled…
It’s been a long time since the high schoolers of “Euphoria” were on HBO. Loading audio narration… Four years after the series’ second season became HBO’s most-watched show since “Game of Thrones,” the hit drama series will return on Sunday,…
When Deb Stern steps up to the barbell for a heavy back squat, all distractions fall away.When you’re sweating under cold steel, there’s no room for stray thoughts. Stresses about her busy caseload as an attorney, her packed schedule as…
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Michael struggled to pay down debt until he turned to an unconventional strategy: secretly working multiple full-time jobs at once. Loading audio narration… In 2020, Michael was working remotely as a technical recruiter, and his job wasn’t very demanding. He…
In 2024, I woke up to a difficult truth: I was unhappy. A solopreneur since the early 2000s, I’d built a six-figure business while raising three boys. Loading audio narration… My workaholic drive meant giving my all to every client.…
For most of my life, I believed in a very specific formula: work hard in school, build a strong résumé, study abroad, learn languages, get a master’s degree, and be globally aware. Loading audio narration… I studied journalism and media,…
Back in high school and college, I used to consume most of my calories through unhealthy dinner choices. So, I knew I had to make a change.Luckily, I found Costco’s sweet yet savory beef bulgogi. When paired with some brown…
The AI boom has catapulted tech stocks to historic highs, with many trading at punchy valuations. They’re even more expensive than they appear, Michael Burry says. Loading audio narration… The investor of “The Big Short” fame explained why he thinks…
Back in full swingThe Masters kicked swung off earlier this week in Augusta, Georgia, marking the unofficial start of golf season. Loading audio narration… And while many are tuned in to see if the favorite, Scottie Scheffler, will win the…
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Before throwing a résumé draft into ChatGPT or asking another AI tool to craft a message to hiring managers, job seekers should avoid a few things. Loading audio narration… “I…
On a given day, Illia Polosukhin has a dozen agents completing different “missions” for him. Loading audio narration… One such mission could be “I want to become a better CEO,”…
Ruby on Rails creator David Heinemeier Hansson says it’s senior developers who are thriving in the AI agentic era. Loading audio narration… “The most successful and applicable agent acceleration that…
Nationality: SpanishScore: 276 (-12)Winnings: $3,240,000 ($3.53 million today)Due to rain and thunderstorms, players were forced to play Friday’s rounds on Saturday, and Saturday’s rounds on Sunday. At the start of the final day, Jon Rahm was four strokes behind Brooks Koepka, with 30 holes…
