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My father, a decorated veteran of the Marine Corps who served during the Vietnam War, struggled with dementia for over a decade. Loading audio narration… By the age of 70, both his first and second wives had died from cancer, leaving him alone and attempting to live by himself while…
I recently flew to Omaha to see Warren Buffett’s successor, Greg Abel, host his first Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting as CEO. Loading audio narration… I spoke to Berkshire shareholders, authors, and managers about the new boss, who took over from Buffett on January 1.They were overwhelmingly impressed by Abel, and…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Evan O’Dowd, business development manager at Avery Insurance. It has been edited for length and clarity. Loading audio narration… When I was about 10, my younger sister lost one of her Webkinz — popular stuffed animals at the time. I offered…
As a bright-eyed, bushy-tailed, and naive teenager, I was keen to work in journalism, an industry in which the written word was valued above all else. Loading audio narration… I spent years refining my craft, wanting to be the best storyteller possible: I invested in workshops to sharpen my writing…
Apple just got caught making promises it couldn’t keep, and now it’s writing a $250 million check. If you bought the right iPhone in the right window, some of that money has your name on it. The tech giant has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing it of false…
YouTube star MrBeast is stepping up his charm offensive with Madison Avenue as his company ramps up efforts to win a larger share of traditional TV ad dollars. Loading audio narration… Beast Industries is hosting a breakfast for top brand and ad executives and creator-economy insiders at Penthouse 45, a…
In my 20s, while living in New York City, I took a long subway ride downtown to sit in a quiet room full of strangers at a Tibetan Buddhist meditation center in Chelsea every week. I was looking for a way to feel more at peace inside my own head,…
As I approach 50 in mid-2027, I’ve been thinking a lot more about responsibility, legacy, and mortality. What I’ve realized is that responsible adulting is hard. One misstep and you or your loved ones could be screwed for life. Ultimately, life is a series of financial quests for survival before…
As stand-up comedians and content creators, identical triplets Alex, Mitchell, and Sean Virzi spend much of their professional lives in front of audiences and cameras. Loading audio narration… A few years ago, Sean realized he was “rapidly” balding. Even something as minor as a gust of wind during a live…
One of the biggest trials in tech is entering its final stretch. Loading audio narration… Elon Musk’s lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI has a handful of key witnesses before both sides make their closing arguments, which could come as soon as this week. OpenAI cofounder and former executive Ilya…
