Traveling to Turkey for medical care now has several humorous taglines and associations: men traveling for hair transplants on “Turkish Hairlines,” veneers dubbed “Turkey Teeth,” and tourists walking around Istanbul…
I was in a long-distance relationship when I moved from India to join my partner in Austria.I first met him four years earlier while doing what I loved best —…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sameera Sullivan. It has been edited for length and clarity.As far back as high school, I loved giving people dating advice. My mom could see that I had real skill, and…
As a dietitian, eggs are a staple in my typical breakfast routine — and for good reason. They’re high in protein, I really enjoy them, and they’re fairly cheap.Plus, they’re quick and easy to make, which is essential as a…
My heart flutters every time I spot a unique vintage treasure in the tchotchke aisle at the thrift store. But then I realize it has a chip or a crack, so I decide to put it back. The object may…
Every year, my husband’s family gathers on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Canada, for a long weekend family reunion.They fish, swim, hike, roast marshmallows around the campfire, and catch up on the back deck. The weekend culminates in the annual horseshoe tournament, where the winners add their names to…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Heather Waughtel, 47, a project coordinator based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Business Insider has verified her income and her dad’s funeral costs. It has been edited for length and clarity.Before my dad died, I felt we had been responsible by discussing things…
Over the last few years, Linda Barton watched as her mom and stepdad progressively shifted from active 80-year-olds to, in her words, “children.” Her mom with dementia became unable to…
When Mackenzie Scott got divorced from Jeff Bezos in 2019, she became one of the richest people in the world overnight. Their divorce settlement was among the largest in history,…
It was my birthday and my now-husband and I had been dating for about three months. When he got to my house, he wished me a happy birthday, then he apologized, “I’m sorry I didn’t get you a gift.”At the…
There’s a specific dread that comes from not knowing if the words in your head are the right ones in that language. I lived inside that fear, not of a school test, but of speaking in class and having the…
In August, Ryan Samluk’s beloved Australian-German Shepherd mix, Finley, suffered a devastating sprain.The 11-year-old dog had long lived with hereditary joint issues. Now, she could barely limp around the yard.”I knew the vet visit would cost thousands of dollars I…
GLP-1s like Ozempic and Mounjaro can improve long-term health, but they can’t be relied upon alone, Sophie Medlin, a dietitian who works with patients taking the drugs, told Business Insider.For those who need to lose weight for medical reasons, the…
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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Rob Waters, a former Google employee who was laid off last November. The 42-year-old cofounded Kanawai AI and lives in San Francisco. The following has been edited for length and clarity.In…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kathie Schwartz, 72, who built a tiny home in her California backyard. The conversation has been…
My first child was born a few days after I turned 19. Looking into his eyes as I held him, I told myself I wanted…
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Major airlines are letting customers rebook flights around the Northeast for free as a nor’easter threatens the region.American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, and United Airlines have issued travel advisories for passengers flying this weekend to, from, or through…
Does the customer always have to be right? Germany’s national airline has apologized after its snarky reply went viral this week, raising important points about…
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Another comfort item I didn’t think about until I was on the train was slippers.I like taking my shoes off during long trips, especially on airplanes, but for some reason, I felt hesitant to do so on the train.I wish…
McDonald’s on Wednesday announced new details as part of its long-term growth strategy, which will include a focus on upgrading restaurants and staff training, at an investor day at the corporate headquarters in Chicago. The fast-food giant announced its NEXT…
OpenAI is pushing further into the hotly contested market for personal agents — this time with voice.The company is adding its most advanced voice system to ChatGPT’s website and mobile app on Wednesday. OpenAI’s release allows users to speak to…
Karoline Leavitt was the youngest-ever White House press secretary before announcing her departure in August. In a podcast episode of “Hang Out with Sean Hannity” released Tuesday, she spoke about her decision to step back from her role in the…
If you’ve had Amazon Prime in the last few years, there’s a decent chance Amazon owes you money. And starting Oct. 1, it’s going to send it, whether you ask or not. That’s the short version of an announcement the…
I’ve been a CPA since 1981, and writing about money for 35 years. I’ve watched insurers get very good at one thing: figuring out which customers won’t shop around. Your renewal notice looks like a routine bill. For some insurers,…
Americans living in rural areas are increasingly souring on data centers.In a new poll by the Pew Research Center, which surveyed people in August, half of rural Americans said data centers “are mostly bad for the environment” — a figure…
Disney+ is getting more expensive for the sixth year in a row.The cost of the ad-free Disney+ and Hulu plans will imminently increase to $21.49 a month, up from $18.99 a month, a company spokesperson confirmed to Business Insider. Bloomberg…
I’ve always wondered why buying used clothing isn’t more mainstream. Though Gen Z has embraced all things vintage, many people in my peer group (let’s call it “late middle age”) seem surprised at the thought. I’m not sure why. After…
A little-known Japanese term about imagining the future helps explain both the role — and the limits — of AI in the workplace, according to the CEO of one of the country’s largest conglomerates.Speaking to Business Insider in early September,…
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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kelsey Fiegle, an independent game developer behind Vortella’s Dress Up. She developed the game with her husband, Wes Thorburn. Their games…
Are you sick too?”Anyone else not feeling well?”That was a Monday morning text from one of my closest friends after we had spent a weekend with our crew to close…
I turn 40 in a few months. Every year around my birthday, my wife and I have the same conversation.We make coffee, the kids disappear into a screen for an…
Lucy Zheng has a full-time job as a senior corporate counsel at a tech company, but it’s only one piece of her family’s income.The San Francisco mother of three’s household…
It looks like inflation is coming back from the dead, just in time for spooky season.The conflict in Iran and other complications are driving up energy and transportation costs, and…
Dr. Munjal Shroff’s wife started experiencing unexplained symptoms in the fall of 2025: rashes, itching, fatigue, and swollen lymph nodes. After consulting with multiple doctors and extensive testing, they struggled to get a diagnosis.Shroff, a psychiatrist based in Atlanta, said he needed something to…
