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I tried Burger King’s upgraded Whopper, which the chain says is helping drive sales. I can see why.
Burger King’s updated Whopper burger is helping to boost the brand and reignite the fast-food burger wars. Inspired by customer complaints that its iconic burger was often squished during transit — it used to be simply wrapped in paper — the fast-food chain updated its signature Whopper in February…
I made Ina Garten’s easy weeknight Bolognese pasta. The delicious dish was ready in 30 minutes.
The “Barefoot Contessa” star has a knack for giving classic recipes a new twist, and her weeknight Bolognese is no exception. The pasta shells are the perfect vehicle for her sauce, delivering its rich and delicious flavor with every bite. The nutmeg in the Bolognese nicely balances the kick from…
Starbucks is ending GLP-1 coverage for weight loss as employer costs climb
Starbucks is pulling back coverage for weight-loss drugs, a reversal that comes as employers’ spending on popular GLP-1 medicines soars. Starting in October, the Seattle-based coffee chain’s health plans will no longer cover GLP-1 medications prescribed for weight loss for benefits-eligible…
The transfer of millions of student-loan accounts to the Treasury is taking a key step forward
The transfer of student-loan accounts to the Treasury Department is moving forward. On Friday, the Treasury released new plans to take over management of the federal defaulted student-loan portfolio. The plans, first reported by Business Insider, include creating a new “Default Resolution Hub”…
15 Places With the Highest-Paying Jobs for Electricians Across America
photomatz / Shutterstock.com Electricians are becoming increasingly important to the U.S. economy as electricity demand accelerates and the country expands its energy infrastructure. Electricians can enter the field without four-year degrees and can instead opt for a less expensive trade school…
A facelift in the US would have cost me $45,000. I went to Turkey instead.
This story is based on an interview with Heather Emerson, 42, of Austin, the founder of an international staffing agency. It has been edited for length and clarity. How did I feel about the way I looked? It depended on the day. There were definitely times when I felt very pretty. On other…
Meta CTO says employees should use AI productivity gains to do more work — not take more time off
Should tech workers supercharged by AI be able to take more time off? Meta’s chief technology officer, Andrew Bosworth, said he doesn’t think so. That’s what Bosworth told employees at a Q&A in early July, according to three people on the call. A Meta employee asked Bosworth if AI productivity…
6 Low-Stress Side Hustles That Don’t Require a Car or a Degree
You don’t need a master’s degree or a vehicle to build a reliable second income stream. While the gig economy is often associated with driving for rideshare apps or delivering food, some of the best opportunities require nothing more than a reliable internet connection and a bit of spare time. If…
I hated the uncertainty of postgrad life and job hunting. One wild road trip with my mom helped me stop worrying so much.
Right after graduating from college, I struggled to celebrate my newfound freedom. The full-time job I was searching for didn’t materialize as quickly as I thought it would. My once-populated Google calendar, a beacon of structure and routine as a student, stared blankly back at me. So, given my…
One of the job market’s biggest engines is stalling
For years, the bounce back in restaurants, hotels, and other in-person services was one of the big engines of the job market. Those days may be over. The US unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July. Two major consumer-facing industries were among the areas contributing to the first monthly loss since…