This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Britt McAlister, 56, who left the US to retire in the Philippines. It’s been edited for length and clarity.I realized I…
Many AI leaders have turned their ire to effective altruism. Peter Thiel isn’t a fan himself, but he thinks the movement got “one big thing” right.Thiel spoke to Walter Isaacson…
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was the chief architect of the “morally binding” AI accords that emerged from Tuesday’s White House lunch with President Donald Trump, Speaker Mike Johnson, and more than a dozen tech executives, according to five people familiar…
The first time I moved as an adult, it was to a dorm room in the oldest building on my college campus, up a hill and five flights of stairs. Thankfully, there were burly football players to help.Since then, I’ve…
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s speech on Wednesday went far beyond the expected deep cuts to the number of generals and admirals, laying out a new blueprint for the military he envisions is needed for future wars.During a speech to…
Forget experimental peptides or expensive pills — the best longevity supplement is probably already in your pantry.Coffee is one of the most-studied performance enhancers on the planet. Extensive research supports a laundry list of perks, from a short-term boost in strength, endurance, and focus to long-term protection against inflammation and…
David Ellison will share the reins of the combined Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery with former Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz, the company announced on Wednesday.Kreiz looked to turn Mattel, the toy giant behind Barbie and Uno, into an entertainment powerhouse.This is a developing story and will be updated. Read the full article…
Africa Studio / Shutterstock.comAre you thinking about taking on a second job? Second jobs can be a great way to make extra money, pay off bills, grow savings and have…
Trader Joe’s is getting into the Halloween spirit with a new mini tote bag. The company’s Halloween totes, called the “Trick-or-Treat Mini Canvas Totes,” are available in stores beginning Wednesday,…
Twenty years ago, I accepted a short-term teaching job at a university in Los Angeles. As a born-and-raised Midwesterner, I hadn’t considered West Coast living, but I was open to the experience.Though I was there for only four years, I…
She was photographed in Tribeca this June while wearing a red jumpsuit from the New York fashion label Ashlyn.The long-sleeved piece had a peplum waist, flowing capris, and a scoop neckline. Vogue later reported that Hathaway had worn the outfit…
For most Americans, their house is the most valuable asset they will ever own. Yet, of nearly 5,000 homeowners who filed claims after Colorado’s Marshall Fire, 74% lacked enough insurance to rebuild. More than a third fell short by at…
For nearly four and a half hours, Ben Shelton battled Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in a quarterfinals marathon.More than a million viewers tuned in to the late-night match, one of the most-watched at the 2026 US Open. Fans were on the…
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“I’ve got news,” my 22-year-old son said as he sat across the dinner table from my husband and me on a warm summer night.”I accepted a new job in Indiana, and I’ll be moving there in a month.”I froze. I…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Grace Mullins, a rising senior and sociology major from Indiana at Berea College, a private liberal…
For more than 15 years, our 7,500-square-foot home in Arizona was the center of our family’s life. It’s where we raised four daughters, celebrated birthdays,…
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College tuition costs in the US are reaching new heights.Today, a bachelor’s degree at some of America’s top schools can cost upward of nearly half a million dollars over four years. And the trend doesn’t seem to be slowing down.In…
You might be waiting longer for your Uber ride to arrive — and paying more for it.The time between when Uber matched a driver with…
The Trump administration is moving forward with its transfer of federal student-loan accounts to the Treasury Department.The Treasury and Education Departments announced on Wednesday, first…
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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Oleksandr “Alex” Matsiuk, cofounder and CEO of RiseGuide, an expert-powered microlearning app. The company has grown to 110 employees across 12 countries since its founding in 2024. The essay has been…
Pepperoni or cheese pizza? It’s an age-old question. But it’s finally time for pepperoni to shine with a day dedicated to the pizza topping. Sunday, Sept. 20, marks National Pepperoni Pizza Day, according to the National Day Calendar. The day…
Years ago, I got a call from a friend. “The most amazing thing happened,” she gushed, “we got engaged!” She proceeded to tell me about how her boyfriend proposed. They’re such a loving and compatible couple, I couldn’t have been…
Sony left no legal stone unturned for its new film about Mark Zuckerberg, lest it face the wrath of Meta’s legal team.During an appearance on The New York Times podcast, “The Interview,” director Aaron Sorkin said getting the green light…
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he was creating a new “AI force” to “watch over” AI development, one week after a chorus of AI leaders called for government regulation of the ever-advancing tech.At the same time, he said…
My daughter was born three months before the COVID-19 restrictions began where we live. Stuck at home with a new baby, I needed something to keep me busy, and I’m too mishap-prone for sourdough. For a linguist like me, a…
After a slew of pandemic-induced aid ran its course, older Americans are falling back into poverty — and even younger would-be retirees are struggling.After the Great Recession, the trendline for older Americans had been improving, and 2020 pandemic relief measures…
When my husband, a doctor, went in for his first routine colonoscopy at 45 years old, he said nonchalantly, “I’ll be done by noon. Then we can grab lunch.” He recommends that his patients be screened on time, so he…
When my son moved to New York City after college graduation, I couldn’t have been prouder. He had landed a great job, found an apartment, made friends, and embraced everything the city had to offer. Two years after my daughter…
You don't have to spend every Sunday sweating over a hot stove to serve favorites like Buffalo Chicken dip, ribs, or hot wings.Sarah Olson/The Magical Slow CookerA slow cooker or Crock-Pot can come in handy when prepping food for game day.They…
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Recently, I asked a simple question: Costco shoppers paid billions in tariffs, so who gets the refund? Now we have the first real answer. On its Sept. 24 earnings call,…
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Allow OpenAI to reintroduce itself.After watching an upstart (Instinct) and tech giant’s (Meta) AI agents grab the spotlight, OpenAI has responded. Dots, OpenAI’s “always on” AI agent, got the big reveal at the startup’s annual DevDay conference in San Francisco.It’s the third major AI…
