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“They are training for war in there.” Loading audio narration… That was the text I sent to my friend when I walked out of Barry’s fitness studio in the Navy Yard neighborhood of Washington, DC, for the first time. And several weeks later, I still stand by that.As someone who…
I usually travel with just a backpack. From short trips to two-week adventures, I find it’s easiest to get around and keep track of my belongings when I pack light. But my five-day trip to the Great Smoky Mountains in April 2023 was my first time backpacking in a natural environment,…
The great wealth transfer is taking place, but it’s not landing in the pockets of the supposed heirs. Loading audio narration… Costly long-term elder care is putting a major dent in the trillions of dollars in wealth held by boomers that’s been earmarked for their Gen X and millennial children.Zach…
As an Egyptian citizen who has lived here for 30 years, one of my favorite things to do is hot-air ballooning in Luxor.Nadine ArabI live in Egypt, and I always remind tourists that there are other gems to see beyond the pyramids.For example, I love hiking Mount Sinai and snorkeling…
Business Insider's reporter didn't expect to find a tramway above the Great Smoky Mountains.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderI took an aerial tram up into the Great Smoky Mountains in spring 2023.The ride was not part of my initial travel plan. In fact, I’d never heard of it before this trip.I spotted the…
My parents never took me overseas. I always said I’d do it with my kids. Fiji was the first attempt. Charlie cried on the plane. Thomas cried at the resort. Both cried at dinner while other guests tried not to stare. By the second morning, I was wondering if I’d…
Sydney Sweeney has unveiled her second American Eagle campaign using her now-signature move: a sly wink at the camera. Loading audio narration… Nearly nine months after the brand’s “Great Jeans” campaign sparked online outrage, Sweeney reunited with American Eagle to promote its new denim shorts collection. The campaign, dubbed “Syd…
Michael struggled to pay down debt until he turned to an unconventional strategy: secretly working multiple full-time jobs at once. Loading audio narration… In 2020, Michael was working remotely as a technical recruiter, and his job wasn’t very demanding. He wished he could do something more productive with his time.”The…
Michael Jordan, 63, says he’s “cursed” with the mindset that made him great. Loading audio narration… On Tuesday, Jordan spoke to CBS Mornings co-host Gayle King about his post-NBA career as a NASCAR team owner — and how his competitive edge hasn’t faded.”I’m a very competitive person,” Jordan said. “I…
Japan has always been at the top of my bucket list.So, my fiancé and I took a last-minute trip at the end of March 2025, hoping to catch the start of cherry blossom season as we explored Tokyo, Kyoto, and the hot-spring town of Shima Onsen.The trip was full of incredible food,…
