At 45, Shambi Broome didn’t believe she had colon cancer symptoms. She assumed her occasional abdominal cramps could be explained by her past two C-sections and hysterectomy. Loading audio narration……
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Angie Hicks, cofounder of Angi, the company formerly known as Angie’s List. Angi is an online home-services marketplace. This story has…
Remember the days when getting gasoline for your car cost you under $1 a gallon? Okay, maybe not. Some of us weren’t even born or driving a car yet (hi there, 1988).1 But those sure sound like nice times. Get expert…
Earlier this year, Advait Paliwal built an AI tool that he said could act as a student. Given an email and a password, Einstein could log in to Canvas, a portal where professors at colleges across the country upload presentations…
There’s a new target for prediction-market insider-trading bans: state government employees. Loading audio narration… On Wednesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York signed an executive order aimed at banning state employees from engaging in insider trading on prediction market platforms like…
When it comes to building wealth, you can’t overestimate the importance of having a great financial advisor. More than half of investors (55%, to be exact) who work with a financial advisor said they saved more for retirement than they would have on their own.1 The National Study of Millionaires…
There she is! Walking toward me! What do I say? Get expert money advice to reach your money goals faster! We’ve all been there—not knowing what to say during a social situation. And in this mindlessly digital age, live, in-person exchanges seem rarer (and harder) than ever. At the biological,…
Building a website has never been easier thanks to AI. But how much easier? Loading audio narration… Vibe-coding tools like Lovable and Anthopic’s Claude Code can take a rough prompt…
WNBA star Angel Reese, 23, is drawing a clear line between reel life and real life. Loading audio narration… On Wednesday’s episode of the “IMO” podcast, Reese said she’s finally…
The highest court in the land said nope to President Joe Biden’s plan to forgive $430 billion of student loan debt. In a 6-to-3 decision on June 30, the Supreme Court struck down Biden’s student loan debt relief program, which…
Tesla owners may want to double-check the hardware inside their cars — a lot of them might not have fully autonomous driving capabilities. Loading audio narration… CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday during the first-quarter earnings call that Teslas with…
A Russian medium-range reconnaissance drone was recently spotted on the battlefield with first-person-view quadcopters mounted under its wings, making the system a flying carrier. Loading audio narration… Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov, a drone advisor to the Ukrainian defense ministry, posted two…
Everyone has spending limits—even the government. Believe it or not, though the American government has a habit of spending like it’s going out of style, there’s actually a limit to the amount of debt it can take on. This limit…
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One of the world’s largest and most influential hedge funds has been overhauling a crucial unit within its recruitment army. Loading audio narration… Citadel, the $67 billion firm run by Ken Griffin, has developed into a magnet for some of…
Anthropic found itself in the thick of a Claude outrage last night. Meanwhile, Sam Altman seemed to enjoy the spectacle, sipping some drinks and doing…
Workers care about getting paid time off from work — a lot. Loading audio narration… Business Insider recently reported that Zoom reduced the number of…
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LONDONDERRY, NH – Home heating oil firms are facing mounting cost pressures as rising crude and diesel prices tied to Middle East tensions squeeze margins and disrupt operations across New England. The recent spike follows a cold winter that boosted…
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…
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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The US has been using critical munitions at such a high rate against Iran that it could face risk in a future war — especially with China, defense experts warned. Loading audio narration… US forces “heavily used” seven key munitions…
Tomasz Tunguz, general partner at early-stage VC firm Theory Ventures, said the partnership allows SpaceX and Cursor to fill their individual infrastructure gaps.”Winning in agentic…
Disney is pulling back the curtain on internal AI usage and letting its employees see who’s tokenmaxxing. Loading audio narration… The Mouse House has given…
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2. Take care of your Four Walls first. When setting up your budget, write down your monthly income first. Then you’ll subtract your monthly expenses—starting with the essentials. The Four Walls are your top priority, so make sure your budget…
For over three years, federal student loan payments were on hold. But that’s no longer the case. Federal student loan payments started back in October 2023—and interest restarted on September 1, 2023.1 Yep, like Twitter and the show Riverdale, the…
We all have 24 hours in a day. And after the hours we spend sleeping, the biggest chunk of our day is spent working—eight hours every weekday and another five or so on the weekend.1 Imagine if all that time at…
A new warehouse retailer poised to rival Costco and Sam’s Club is expanding into Texas. BJ’s Wholesale Club is opening its first location in Forney, Texas, on Friday, April 24 — though the store is celebrating the launch with $2…
The people in your life have a profound impact on your well-being. We’ll all experience the ups and downs of living with and loving imperfect people, but ultimately, our relationships should be a source of joy—not ongoing frustration or fear.…
US forces need to invest in the building of a larger arsenal of cheap, precision-kill weapons or risk losing a future war, America’s top commander in the Indo-Pacific region said. Loading audio narration… Low-cost systems like cheap drones and inexpensive…
The world’s biggest creator, MrBeast, grew up on YouTube videos, but now he has another media obsession. Loading audio narration… MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, said he’s been trying to learn more about culture this past year by…
A new Marshalls store could soon be opening near you. TJX, which also oversees T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, Sierra and HomeSense stores, touts itself as an “off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions.” According to its website, the company was founded…
Did you know that if you had $1 million in dollar bills, it would literally weigh a ton and take you about 12 days to count it all? No matter how you slice it, that’s a lot of money! Market…
Kalshi says it has found some more insider traders. Loading audio narration… The company announced on Wednesday that it had issued fines and five-year suspensions against three political candidates who’d made trades related to their own elections.According to Kalshi’s enforcement…
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ServiceNow reported solid first-quarter results and raised forecasts, underscoring continued demand for its software even as questions swirl about the impact of AI on the industry. Loading audio narration… The…
Remember the day you got accepted into college? Your bright-eyed younger self couldn’t wait to take on the world. So, when you signed up for a student loan, you didn’t…
Elon Musk is ramping up efforts to compete with AI giants Anthropic and OpenAI. Loading audio narration… Musk’s AI startup, xAI, has held discussions in recent weeks with Mistral and…
A former MrBeast employee has sued the famous YouTuber’s company, alleging it violated the Family and Medical Leave Act and retaliated against her after she reported sexual harassment and a…
3. Cut back your spending. Remember how I said paying off my student loans took some sacrifice? Here’s where it comes into play. Look at your lifestyle. What extra stuff…
Walmart is doubling down on ultrafast delivery with a new option at its warehouse chain Sam’s Club. Loading audio narration… On Wednesday, Sam’s Club e-commerce head Greg Pulsifer said a new “enhanced” express delivery option in the US has posted impressive numbers since it…
