 Courtesy of the author I was known for being an identical twin, and that shaped my identity. We lived in a small town in Iowa, and no one could tell us apart. My husband’s
Rene Byrd did IVF to have her baby. Courtesy of Rene Byrd Rene Byrd is a 49-year-old singer-songwriter in London who had her first baby at 48. She had held on to hope for a
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky defended his company, which some activists in Europe blame for causing overtourism and a rising cost of living, in an interview with a German newspaper. Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Airbnb Airbnb
Scale AI founder Alexandr Wang said he intends to wait for Neuralink to become available before he has kids. Jeff Chiu/AP Scale CEO Alexandr Wang, who’s stepping into a new role at Meta, is not
A close-up view of the aftermath at Natanz on June 14, 2025. Satellite image ©2025 Maxar Technologies Israeli forces launched airstrikes against Natanz, Iran’s main uranium enrichment facility. New satellite images reveal extensive damage to
The author is always on the hunt for secondhand items that she can score for her home. Courtesy of Kolina Cicero I always keep an eye out for free and inexpensive secondhand items for my
Peter Brown, author of “The Wild Robot,” spent time in the wilderness to inspire himself to write the book. Courtesy of Peter Brown Peter Brown is the author of “The Wild Robot,” which was turned
Notions of fatherhood have changed dramatically over the last 100 years. Debrocke/ClassicStock/Debrocke/ClassicStock Fatherhood in the US has evolved since the days of the breadwinner archetype. Changes in the economy led to changing gender roles in
National Archives/Department of Defense The US Army announced Friday that it was forming a new “Executive Innovation Corps.” It aims to recruit senior tech executives to serve as part-time advisors in the Army Reserve. The
The author bought his home using a VA loan. Grace Cary/Getty Images I bought my first house in 2006, using a VA loan, and then eventually refinanced. I’m lucky to be a homeowner, especially with
Hurricane Andrew hit South Florida in 1992 with wind speeds as high as 160 mph. Charles Krupa/AP Over the past 100-plus years, the United States has been hit by some of its worst hurricanes. In
Two different groups of Americans are expected to march through the streets today. As thousands of troops march and dozens of tanks roll through Washington, D.C., for a military parade celebrating the Army’s 250th anniversary
One drone maker compared the current situation to the early days of the automobile industry, saying only “the strong survived.” US Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Ryele Bertoch A lot of US defense companies
We took a father-daughter trip without our phones. Chloe Caldwell My dad and I spent a week traveling together without our phones. It was nice to connect with him without distracting texts, emails, and social
The majority of rare earth minerals in the US come from China. David Becker/REUTERS Rare earth minerals are needed in everything from motors to a basic TV remote. US relations with China remain fragile, which
Many Americans prioritize travel, especially to bucket list destinations. Marco Bottigelli/Getty Images This post originally appeared in the BI Today newsletter. You can sign up for Business Insider’s daily newsletter here. Happy Saturday! Apparently, some
The author found out that treatment for her breast cancer would delay her ability to get pregnant for 5-10 years. Courtesy of Rachel LaBella Shortly after my 30th birthday, I was diagnosed with hormone-positive breast
I love to shop at Trader Joe’s for low-FODMAP diet-friendly foods. Amrita Bhasin Six weeks ago, I started the low-FODMAP diet to help improve my gut health and reduce inflammation. I love shopping at Trader
The author loves traveling alone without her partner. Courtesy of Jamie Bradley I recently took a three-week trip to Europe without my partner. I love traveling solo because I get outside my comfort zone and
Some CEOs are talking about AI like it’s the job apocalypse, which experts say risks freaking people out. Moor Studio/Getty Images Some company leaders have said they expect AI to displace a wide range of