Let’s go back to 2023. GM is rolling out a dozen EVs, Ford has borrowed the iconic F-150 and Mustang nameplates for all-electric vehicles, Polestar looks like a potential up-and-comer…And…
Rents have moved in opposite directions across major US cities since mid-2023, and changes in where Americans are moving and how much those cities built in response could explain why.Cities…
Since the beginning of the Iran war in late February and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Americans have been feeling the effects at the gas pump.After the conflict started, prices rose sharply across the US. AAA data…
The $850 million Obama Presidential Center opened on Chicago’s South Side in June, honoring the civic legacy of former US President Barack Obama.During the center’s dedication ceremony on June 18, the former president emphasized that the center was a display…
Tesla’s Cybercab is live in Austin. Now, regulators in Washington are asking to check the EV-maker’s homework.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, opened an audit inquiry late Thursday into Tesla’s Cybercab certification.The move came hours after Tesla’s commercial…
Campbell’s said it has cut 13% of its salaried workforce and closed two snack plants in an effort to improve its operations and return to profitability. “Make no mistake, our results remain unacceptable,” CEO Mick Beekhuizen said. “But instead of waiting for the environment to improve around us, we are…
Vinyl and laminate are both manufactured types of flooring that are budget-friendly alternatives to more traditional hardwood flooring. Vinyl is generally considered a higher-end option that has greater durability and visual appeal, but the quality of each product can vary widely. Understanding the difference between vinyl flooring vs. laminate is…
My youngest son developed a passion for sharks early. By the time he was 18 months old, he could identify at least 150 of the 500 known sharks through photographs…
A US Army commander wrote in a new opinion article that a recent combat training exercise against Ukrainian soldiers showed that armor like infantry fighting vehicles and tanks can still…
Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.comIt’s not unusual for people to look for ways to cut housing costs, and it’s especially true of older adults who may be looking for ways to retire early or make living on a fixed income…
At the United States Naval Academy, every midshipman learns to drive.Their driver’s ed curriculum doesn’t involve slow circles in empty parking lots or parallel parking tests. Instead, the future naval leaders learn how to drive, steer, and navigate a ship…
The NBA’s landmark ruling against the Los Angeles Clippers for salary cap circumvention is causing a PR headache for the Worldwide Leader in Sports.ESPN has drawn widespread criticism from media industry insiders for its coverage of the Clippers’ salary cap…
Walmart customers wanting to get both groceries and Dunkin’ delivered at the same time will soon have that chance. The retail and grocery giant announced this week that the company will soon allow customers to order Dunkin’ using the same…
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Six years into this parenting gig, and I still get blindsided by that sneaky, singular week in August when summer camps have ended, and schools have not yet started — also known as the “childcare dead zone.”This year, however, we…
My husband and I live with our college-aged daughter, my mother-in-law, and two of her teen grandchildren — three generations, six people, all in one…
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As summer transitions into fall, nothing says cozy weather quite like a gooey, baked mac and cheese.Celebrity chefs Ina Garten, Martha Stewart, and Ree Drummond all have their own recipes for baked mac and cheese, so I decided to put…
Choosing the wrong flights is one of the biggest mistakes I see cruisers make. If you’re flying to your departure port, it’s crucial to book…
After customers branded Burger King’s chicken nuggets “dry,” “rubbery,” and “disappointing,” the chain decided enough was enough — and gave its smallest chicken offering a…
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Listen to your bathroom for a second. Hear a faint hiss or the toilet suddenly flushing itself when nobody touched it? That’s not a ghost. That’s money — running straight down the drain, all day, every day. A running toilet…
You replace the toaster after it sparks. You buy another $15 umbrella because the last one inverted in a gentle breeze. You grab a pack of budget t-shirts that lose their shape after three trips through the washing machine. Buying…
I like to think I run a relatively intentional kitchen. Living with two working adult children means our schedules are constantly colliding, but we communicate. We share a grocery list. We plan our meals. Every three or four months, I…
We all value our downtime. After a long day, sinking into the couch and turning on your favorite show is often the only thing on the agenda. But what if you could monetize that exact routine? Earning extra money does…
Gas prices are creeping up again, and you’re probably annoyed every time you pull up to the pump. But before you blame the economy or oil companies, take a hard look at how you drive. You’re likely burning through fuel…
A few years ago, I left New York City and headed to Sydney. I moved to Australia for a job opportunity and because I wanted to experience what it is like to work and live abroad. Doing so also helped…
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a golfer will be looking for a beverage before they hit the 18th hole.OK, maybe it’s not universally acknowledged, but drinking is definitely a big part of golf culture.It makes sense! Golf involves…
I’m reading a great little book called The Practice Of Not Reacting by Ryushun Kusanagi. The publisher is Portfolio Penguin, the same publisher for my 2027 book, Your Children Will Be OK. One of the core concepts is that all of us want…
Adtech company The Trade Desk is downsizing.In a note late Thursday, The Trade Desk CEO Jeff Green informed staff it was laying off 15% of its head count.In the announcement, which was also published on The Trade Desk’s news site,…
For years, privacy on planes was reserved for the wealthiest travelers. Now that’s changing.Emirates unveiled a new premium-economy seat on Thursday, with a unique privacy screen.As well as being more private, the new seat is easier to recline and raise…
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In my 30s, my self-worth was still so connected to how much I could accomplish in a day that I named my business “do communications.”Then one night, as I sat…
Jai Lott, 41, began working in the coffee industry as a teenager in Australia before moving to the US and joining the coffee chain Bluestone Lane. He later became Blank…
Workers will likely find it hard to make ends meet again in 2027 because companies are planning to hold the line on pay raises for a fourth straight year, a…
The Big Apple is getting more unequal: A new report from New York City Comptroller Mark Levine found that income inequality worsened in the city from 2019 to 2024.That’s not…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Brandon Pedersen, a 41-year-old senior principal engineer at GoTo, based in the Salt Lake City area. The following has been edited…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Tolgay Karabulut, the 43-year-old founder of BaklavaStory, a baklava bakery in San Francisco. It has been edited for length and clarity.I’ve been running a baklava bakery, the thing I’m most passionate about, for the last…
