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The 2026 FIFA World Cup may be doing more than entertaining soccer fans — it could also be giving remote work a summer lift.Nicholas Bloom, a Stanford professor who studies hybrid work, says a combination of late-night matches, rising commuting costs, and a summer heat wave could make 2026 “the…
If you ask tech workers what people misunderstand about working in their industry, they’ll tell you — plenty.In interviews with Business Insider, tech professionals from companies including Amazon, Google, and Snap challenged assumptions that their jobs are mostly coding, that AI has made their work easier, and that Big Tech…
According to my two teenage sons, I make the best chocolate chip cookies in the world.I accept this compliment with the appropriate amount of gratitude and skepticism, because “my” recipe started life as a clipping from a women’s magazine at least 25 years ago, which I then taped inside my…
Seventeen’s Yoon Jeonghan is back in K-pop idol life after a two-year hiatus, but he still speaks fondly of his 9-to-6 job.Yoon, a vocalist from the 13-member K-pop group, was required to enlist in South Korea’s military in September 2024. After basic training, he had to serve the rest of…
When I, a type-A dietitian who loves to work out, married a laid-back man who prefers to unwind with his feet up, our different activity levels didn’t concern me.I originally started exercising to manage my weight, but it’s become a nonnegotiable part of my routine over the years. My workouts…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Gary Bartley, 66, who is helping prepare the training pitches that Team Canada will use during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It has been edited for length and clarity.I’ve been in the industry since 1978, but I’ve never taken on a…
Jennifer Garner, 54, says she’s grateful her kids understood the demands of her acting career.In an interview with InStyle published on Wednesday, the “13 Going on 30” actor spoke about dedicating more time to her career now after spending years focused on being a mom.”When my kids were little, I…
The US Air Force has delayed the retirement of its A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft, but the Warthogs are still headed for replacement, with F-35s, F-15s, and other aircraft expected to take on missions long associated with the A-10 platform.The Air Force has argued the A-10 won’t be viable in…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Raymond Zeng, 24, a Meta software engineer living in the San Francisco Bay area. It has been edited for length and clarity.I’ve been told by many of my friends that my living situation is very “Spartan.” I don’t own a car,…
