Ukraine’s new generation of robotic weaponsAt Business Insider, we’re a little obsessed with weapons and defense as part of our technology and innovation coverage. To get you the latest from…
Since the Iran war began in late February, Americans have been feeling the effects at the gas pump.After the conflict started, prices rose sharply across the US. The national average…
Although I didn’t get much sleep on board, our overall experience in a private bedroom on the Auto Train was actually better than expected.Our ride felt like solid value, especially since I was taking a longer trip and could avoid…
James Hardaway has a reputation among his friends and family for being a reviews guy. Before making a big purchase, he’ll check Wirecutter and Consumer Reports, do a drive-by of Reddit, and see what’s being said on YouTube. He’s an…
My three-story walk-up apartment in the West Village has some dreamy qualities: original exposed brick walls, classic crown molding, and a claw-foot tub.Perhaps best of all, it’s rent-stabilized, meaning annual rent increases are capped, and tenants retain the right to…
Caleb Ashton’s journey into the resale business was, like many who start out in that industry, humble.Ashton began flipping items — textbooks, action figures, golf clubs, sneakers, and more — while living with his wife in a one-bedroom apartment in 2019. He was eager to create an extra source of…
If you feel like your messages are getting lost in the void, you may be onto something.Executives are often bombarded with many sales pitches and introductions every day — and that makes it difficult to stand out with a cold outreach. Becca Millstein, cofounder and CEO of the trendy tinned…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Margo Fairchild, 34, who built a 240-square-foot tiny home in Virginia on her own in 2020. The conversation has been edited…
The Slate truck doesn’t have a typical key.Unlike today’s cars — which pack proximity sensors inside a little plastic box that runs tech that allows drivers to start the engine…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Laura Vandemark Lynch, in her 50s, based in Long Island, New York.I was an office manager for a multi-specialty healthcare provider for two and a half years. Then, in March 2025,…
Around 7:15 am on Thursday, a photographer in a golf cart trailed a gaggle of young runners in matching black shirts through the southern corner of Central Park. This wasn’t some Instagram-ready Gen Z run club, but had potentially as…
When I took a typing class at 14, little did I know I was building a foundation that would help me keep up with technological changes over the next several decades.After college, I spent years working as a secretary, office…
I got married in April of 2000 after living with my now-ex-husband for several years. At the time, I made a good living from my job in advertising, and like many of my colleagues, I’d been doing freelance work on…
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Sam Altman’s concept of “cool” seems to differ from the majority.In his X profile, he says, for instance, that “AI is cool i guess,” a statement with which many would likely disagree. He also fails to capitalize “i,” which some…
One chart in Okta’s new Enterprise AI Index neatly captures which work software has become more popular in recent years. You may be using these…
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Navigating airport security can be stressful. But for low-risk travelers, there’s an easier way. TSA PreCheck members wait about 10 minutes or less on average at airport security checkpoints, plus can leave electronics and small liquids in bags and don’t…
I’ve traveled to almost 90 countries around the world, including Peru, Austria, Egypt, India, and many, many more. I often travel with my kids, and believe that one of the best parts of travel is trying local food and breaking…
Meghan Markle is officially a Daytime Emmy nominee.On Tuesday, the 2026 Daytime Emmy nominations were announced, and Netflix’s “With Love, Meghan” was nominated in the Outstanding Lifestyle Program category.The show focuses on Meghan, 44, sharing cooking and hosting tips alongside…
Apple briefly passed Nvidia to become the world’s most valuable company on Friday as the tech titans jostled for the top spot as investors reconsider the outlook for investments in AI. Apple’s market cap topped Nvidia’s early Friday as the…
You can watch movies and TV at home, on a plane, in line at the grocery store — virtually anywhere and on any platform you like. But it will cost you. Big-name video streaming sites like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon…
Roblox wants you to make your next video game from your phone.On Thursday, the gaming platform company introduced Build, its AI-powered tool that can turn a written prompt into a basic playable game. The tool is housed inside the Roblox…
Andrii Iemelianenko / Shutterstock.comJobs don’t need to be difficult to be financially rewarding. Some of the easiest jobs that pay well rely on skills you may already have, without requiring long hours, constant pressure, or years of advanced training. That…
Should you buy or should you rent? The old advice that the best time to buy a home is the best time for you still holds true — but where you’re buying plays an important role, too.Real estate site Zumper…
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One of the greatest ironies in personal finance is that the people with the most money sometimes live the most uncomfortably. After spending another summer in Honolulu with my parents, I’ve been thinking hard about why. This post is a…
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