Florence Adams 
My partner was laid off in January of last year. Hundreds of applications later, he’d only landed two interviews with no job offers. Loading audio narration… We had managed to stay optimistic during the job search, using the time to travel and see family, but our positive attitudes began to wear thin as January turned … Read more
“I love it,” Palacios said. “I was just really excited to have an open layout. I’ve obviously had rooms before, but to have almost an open loft studio type of thing is such a cool experience.” She told Business Insider she couldn’t get that kind of space living in her own home. “San Diego is … Read more
John Cena is one of the most decorated athletes in WWE history, with a career spanning more than two decades. Loading audio narration… After retiring from the ring late last year, the 49-year-old is now looking ahead to the next chapter of life by prioritizing longevity. “The goal is to be physically active until they … Read more
At a time when AI is reshaping classrooms and raising questions about the future of work, some young people are questioning the value of pursuing higher education at all. While some founders encourage promising students to go into ambitious startups and forgo traditional education, high-earning tech execs continue to champion the value of a college … Read more
When my parents and I immigrated from Liberia to the US in the 1990s, our first home was my grandmother’s two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment in Worcester, Massachusetts. Her house became a refuge as my parents found their footing in a new country. Living with her gave them childcare help and the breathing room to find work, … Read more
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Tse Hao Guang, a 38-year-old researcher and writer based in Singapore. It has been edited for length and clarity. Loading audio narration… I started a creative publishing project to spotlight emerging writers, with the goal of not losing money doing it. My journey in literature began … Read more
My now 8-year-old son consistently uses our landline to call his friends and classmates and ask for playdates. He has been initiating these telephone calls since he was 6 years old. Loading audio narration… He doesn’t wait for me to text their parents first. Oftentimes, I am so busy that I rarely find the time … Read more
When Kevin Elliott’s job in Qatar ended, he and his wife, Camille, had to decide quickly where to retire. Loading audio narration… The couple had spent nearly eight years in Doha after moving from South Carolina in 2018 for Kevin’s job. Life in the Middle East took some getting used to, especially the heat and … Read more
The release of the new Audemars Piguet and Swatch pocket watch was not exactly fine-tuned. Loading audio narration… Throngs of enthusiasts and resellers, who hoped to turn a profit, swarmed Swatch locations around the world this weekend for a chance to snag a piece of the Royal Pop collection. Hype around the release — a … Read more
In San Francisco, the AI boom is creating fame, fortune — and existential dread. Loading audio narration… As rapid technological development widens the gap between the haves and the have-nots, a sort of machine-age ennui has set across San Francisco, says Deedy Das, a partner at venture capital firm Menlo Ventures. Das said in a … Read more
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin has finally joined the AI hype train. Loading audio narration… While many CEOs have been saying for years that AI can do the work of many white-collar professionals, and remaking their companies accordingly, Griffin had been a notable holdout. At the beginning of the year, during a panel discussion at the … Read more
Six months postpartum, I collapsed on the floor after work, exhausted from eczema-driven nighttime wake-ups and the thought of another day. After third-degree tearing, iron infusions, and mood struggles, I was running on empty. Loading audio narration… As my son’s first birthday neared, nights slowly improved, but daytime exhaustion ramped up as his mobility increased. … Read more