Two US service members were killed in Jordan on Friday after American and partner forces came under Iranian missile and drone fire, the Pentagon said on Saturday.Another US service member…
My son was 11 when he volunteered to be the boy soloist at the school Christmas concert. Nobody else would do it. That alone made me proud. He stood up…
There’s a founder making waves in the AI industry that’s not an American tech billionaire like Elon Musk, Sam Altman, or Dario Amodei.Yang Zhilin is the 34-year-old researcher and entrepreneur behind the Chinese company Moonshot AI and its new open-weight…
In 2002, I moved from Alexandria, Virginia, to Newport, Rhode Island, where my now-husband has family roots.I immediately fell for its stunning natural beauty, vibrant community, and cozy New England vibe. It’s so breathtaking that we chose to marry there,…
Big Tech earnings season starts next week with Google, but the most important number won’t be profit or revenue. It will be how much these companies say they’ll spend on AI data centers.Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta have already laid…
A new generation of consumer social startups is emerging.From platforms focused on getting people to meet IRL to dating apps taking on Tinder or Hinge, startups are disrupting the digital social scene.Founders of these startups are tackling problems like loneliness, dating app fatigue, and general dissatisfaction with the current social…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Rick Neuhoff, 65, a homeowner in Portland, Oregon, who rents out his indoor pool using Swimply. The following has been edited for length and clarity.Before COVID got bad, I was doing marketing for law firms. COVID had pretty much killed my…
I’ve sent four kids — my son and three stepchildren — to college, so I thought I’d experienced almost everything in this process: campus visits, move-in and move-out, loans, roommate…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with 23-year-old Careb Bien-Aime, who is attending New York University. The following has been edited for length and clarity.I’m an information systems…
Over the course of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, countless fans have come together to support their favorite teams in the energetic matchups.Those who weren’t fortunate enough to nab tickets to one of the stadiums across Canada, the US, and…
Ukrainian special operators are learning to keep a close watch on the skies when they move in to assault Russian-held trenches, as the surge in drones on the battlefield forces soldiers to constantly change how they fight.”Our training has changed,”…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Hamza Mostafa, 21, who lives in San Francisco. The following has been edited for length and clarity.Growing up, I wanted to work in the medical field like most of my family…
Two miles north of Philadelphia’s World Cup games sits a small but mighty mecca of small businesses attempting to reap the benefits of international soccer fandom.In East Passyunk, dozens of independently owned businesses — trinket shops, dive bars, cafés, pizza…
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Is it safe to eat salad yet? On Friday, California-based salad juggernaut Taylor Farms announced it is “voluntarily” removing all of the iceberg lettuce it sources from central Mexico for the US market.”No other Taylor Fresh Foods products across the…
I’ve traveled to almost 90 countries around the world, including Peru, Austria, Egypt, India, and many, many more. I often travel with my kids, and…
Should you buy or should you rent? The old advice that the best time to buy a home is the best time for you still…
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The mayor of San Francisco is tired of his city serving as an autonomous vehicle test track.In a letter sent to California transportation regulators on Wednesday, Daniel Lurie called for new statewide standards governing how autonomous vehicles respond during major…
President Donald Trump is using wildfire smoke from Canada to threaten tariffs.Trump blasted Canada in a post on Truth Social on Friday, accusing America’s northern…
Taylor Farms, a Taco Bell lettuce supplier, has been linked to a five-state cyclosporiasis outbreak.Taylor Farms, founded by Bruce Taylor and several partners in 1995,…
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Social Security is confusing enough for one person. For married couples, the options are often even more complicated, with spousal benefits and survivor’s benefits potentially in play. Sometimes adding to that confusion is a 2015 federal law that changed the…
As the military searches for new ways to use cheap drones, the Marine Corps is testing whether helicopters can serve as mobile control hubs for them during missions at sea.During a recent exercise off the coast of California, Marines launched…
Navigating airport security can be stressful. But for low-risk travelers, there’s an easier way. TSA PreCheck members wait about 10 minutes or less on average at airport security checkpoints, plus can leave electronics and small liquids in bags and don’t…
Meghan Markle is officially a Daytime Emmy nominee.On Tuesday, the 2026 Daytime Emmy nominations were announced, and Netflix’s “With Love, Meghan” was nominated in the Outstanding Lifestyle Program category.The show focuses on Meghan, 44, sharing cooking and hosting tips alongside…
Apple briefly passed Nvidia to become the world’s most valuable company on Friday as the tech titans jostled for the top spot as investors reconsider the outlook for investments in AI. Apple’s market cap topped Nvidia’s early Friday as the…
You can watch movies and TV at home, on a plane, in line at the grocery store — virtually anywhere and on any platform you like. But it will cost you. Big-name video streaming sites like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon…
Roblox wants you to make your next video game from your phone.On Thursday, the gaming platform company introduced Build, its AI-powered tool that can turn a written prompt into a basic playable game. The tool is housed inside the Roblox…
Andrii Iemelianenko / Shutterstock.comJobs don’t need to be difficult to be financially rewarding. Some of the easiest jobs that pay well rely on skills you may already have, without requiring long hours, constant pressure, or years of advanced training. That…
Tesla is launching another vehicle without a steering wheel.On Thursday, the electric automaker released a Tesla-branded, $225, pedal-less bike for toddlers. It’s called the Balance Bike for Kids.For Tesla, the kid’s product offers parents a more attainable entry point into…
One of the greatest ironies in personal finance is that the people with the most money sometimes live the most uncomfortably. After spending another summer in Honolulu with my parents, I’ve been thinking hard about why. This post is a…
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Fewer diners visited Taco Bell and lettuce-heavy restaurants, including Panera, as a cyclospora outbreak grew late last week.Early data from location intelligence firm Placer.ai shows that US foot traffic at…
“Where are all the people?”My mother, Roberta, was standing in the doorway of the guest bedroom in her house, a bedroom I occupied when I visited. Her short frame was…
The world’s AI superpowers differ on a key strategy: openness.Chinese leader Xi Jinping shared his philosophy on AI at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on Friday. He called…
When our first daughter was born last April, we spotted a rare window in our lives where we could travel extensively and get our baby a few passport stamps before…
A few years ago, I achieved the American dream. You know the one: I purchased a home. My dream home.For years, like so many, I pinned hundreds of images on…
As its name suggests, “The Odyssey” centers on Odysseus, the king of Ithaca.Although Odysseus is ostensibly the hero, he’s depicted as a morally complex character. He’s an archetypal trickster — sharp, persuasive, and cunning — which helps him win the favor of Athena, the goddess…
