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I went from wedding DJ to Meta engineer, then was laid off after 13 years. My last years there brought constant change.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Henry Chen, a former Meta tech lead who was laid off in May. He’s 38 and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. The following has been edited for length and clarity. After I left college, I worked as a DJ for a few years, taught
An Ivy League whisperer shares her best advice for wealthy parents to get their kids into an elite college
Many wealthy parents obsess about getting their kids into a great college, believing it will set them up for life. Drusilla Blackman specializes in helping them achieve that goal. Blackman, a former dean of admissions at Harvard and later Columbia, is the founder of Deans of Admissions, a group of…
Summerween is in full swing with candy brands leaning harder into the trend
Halloween is getting creepier. The last few years have seen the start of Spooky Season creep earlier on the calendar, with candy and merchandise hitting retail shelves a full three months ahead of the actual holiday. “It’s hard to tell if any of this is actually needle-moving, or if it’s just a…
I’m the founder of a private jet company. I eat dinner when the locals do and end most days in my at-home bowling alley.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Thomas Flohr, the 65-year-old founder, chairman, and CEO of VistaJet, based in St. Moritz, Switzerland, about his daily routine. It’s been edited for length and clarity. I started my career at a Chicago-based technology firm in 1985 and rose…
Dietitians agree — cut back on 1 thing for better gut health, energy, and lower risk of cancer
Diet advice is rarely one-size-fits-all. But one particular vice — enjoyed daily by more than half of Americans — has become the bane of health experts. Dietitians really, really want us to step away from the sugary soda. At a recent nutrition conference in Washington, DC, with more than 3,000…
The Ball in OpenAI’s court
On a gloomy July evening, Dean Ball is appraising the political theory shelf in the basement of San Francisco’s City Lights Bookstore. It’s the end of his second day at OpenAI, and he’s arrived straight from orientation in a cashmere zip-up hoodie, carrying a company-issued tote bag. He pulls a…
Hackers are targeting US water systems. Here’s what that means.
Government officials are warning about a wave of cyberattacks on water utilities in the US. At least seven states have reported incidents to the FBI since July 27. The agency hasn’t identified the attackers’ motivation or identity, calling them only “malicious cyber actors” and saying they were…
He joined OpenAI. Here’s his advice for those who want a job at the lab.
OpenAI job seekers, listen up. Ty Geri joined the AI lab in 2025 as a product manager. Business Insider asked for his advice on landing a job at OpenAI — and he said that enthusiasm was key. “I think OpenAI tries to hire people who are really passionate, and care, and want to be a part
Warren Buffett is out, and Berkshire Hathaway is spending again
Berkshire Hathaway’s exceptionally deep pockets are getting shallower under its new CEO, Greg Abel. In its latest earnings report on Saturday, the company said it ended June with $365.5 billion in cash and Treasury bills, a noticeable dip from the $397.4 billion recorded at the end of March. The…
We skipped the expensive birthday venue. Our muddy backyard was better for 90 kids.
“Hey, great party!” a parent laughed while wiping mud off their daughter’s happy face. My own grin stretched wide as I thanked them for coming and made my way upstairs, dodging kids in animal costumes sprinting down. I made my way to the platform and poked my head into each room until I found my