At 30 I wanted a fresh start. I moved cities and met my husband.
Courtesy of the author I moved to Sydney when I was 30 years old because I wanted a fresh start. Now, I’m 43, married with children, and living in the same city. I wouldn’t have
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The threat of ‘superhuman’ AI has sparked hunger strikes outside the offices of Anthropic and DeepMind
Michael Trazzi is on a hunger strike outside DeepMind’s offices in London. He’s demanding a halt to AI development. Courtesy of Michael Trazzi Two men are protesting AI development outside the offices of Anthropic and
Hyundai has for decades poured billions into America’s South. Then ICE rattled its biggest US project yet.
Federal agents raided a plant operated by Hyundai Motor Group, a company that has invested billions of dollars in America’s South. Mike Stewart/AP Hyundai has a two-decade history of investing in America’s South. The company
My mom lives with me, my husband, and our 10 kids. My family loves multigenerational living.
The author (center holding a child) and her husband, live with their 10 kids and grandmother. Courtesy of the author My dad died when I was 30. I was only 15 minutes away, but taking
I’ve been to dozens of weddings, from backyard parties to high-end celebrations. Only 3 things really matter to guests.
After attending many weddings over the years, I’ve realized guests only really care about a few things. Tegan Forder I’ve been to many weddings for family, friends, and coworkers that range from casual to fancy.
The 20 best US suburbs to live in 2025 if you want to escape the city
These 20 highly rated suburbs are located near major US cities. trekandshoot/Shutterstock Niche ranked the best suburbs to live in based on factors like cost of living and safety. Cities like Philadelphia, Chicago, and Atlanta
Spike Lee recalls screening ‘Malcolm X’ for execs during the LA riots: ‘I could never forget that day’
Denzel Washington in “Malcolm X.” Warner Bros. Spike Lee’s first showing of “Malcolm X” happened to be during the 1992 LA Riots. Lee praised Warner Bros. execs for staying through the screening amid the city’s
Pacific allies are ready to help fix US shipbuilding, senators say, but confusion is standing in the way
TK NurPhoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images Two Democratic senators just completed a visit to South Korea and Japan, with cooperation on shipbuilding a major topic. Duckworth and Kim told BI that the US needs to give
Cracker Barrel tried to look forward while everyone else looked back — and it bombed
The now-scrapped Cracker Barrel logo is seen next to its “Old Timer” logo that will return. Insider composite Many restaurants are betting that nostalgia-centered marketing campaigns will bring back customers. The throwback strategy is working
My brother is 12 years older than I am, and he let me live with him after college. He’s more of a father figure than a sibling.
The author, right, is 12 years younger than his brother. Courtesy of Mick Jensen I’m 12 years younger than my brother, and we’ve never been super close. After the death of both of our parents,
Sorry, job seekers. The labor market is worse than we thought.
Job seekers prepare for career fair to open at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey Reuters This post originally appeared in the BI Today newsletter. You can sign up for Business Insider’s daily newsletter
My family of 4 was always stressed and fought on vacation. This year, I split our teens up and took separate trips with them.
The author’s husband and daughter went on their own summer trip. Courtesy of Gina Rich My teens often fought on family trips, so this summer, we took separate trips with our teens. I worried we
First connections can impact your career trajectory
People often say that a single spark can light a fire. In careers, that spark is often a person. It might be someone early in life who cracks open a door, offers encouragement, or quietly
It’s official: RTO mandates are driving workers to leave their jobs — and helping employers avoid layoffs
Ordering workers to come in to the office can be a way of getting them to leave the company altogether. EschCollection/Getty Images US employers are hiring fewer workers, and some are looking to get rid
What is Kith Ivy, the newest members-only club that will house New York City’s first Erewhon
Kith Ivy is the latest entrant in the members-only club space in New York City. Courtesy of Kith Ivy Los Angeles-favorite Erewhon is opening its first New York outpost in members-only club Kith Ivy. The
Parents are buying homes in college towns so their kids can live rent-free. Sometimes, they’re even cashing out big.
Candice St. Pierre bought this townhome for her daughter, who’s attending Savannah College of Art & Design. Candice St. Pierre Parents are buying homes for college kids instead of paying room and board or renting
My son’s ADHD diagnosis scared me at first. 7 years later, I know it’s made me a better parent and person.
When my son was first diagnoed tktktkt Westend61/Getty Images My son’s ADHD diagnosis has had a profound impact on our lives. I was initially overwhelmed by the label, but eventually learned to appreciate his unique
What Machiavelli and St. Francis can tell us about the motivations of CEOs
Niccolò Machiavelli, the infamous author of The Prince, wrote in the 1500s that the ideal leader makes and breaks solemn agreements. He creates alliances with weak allies to defeat a powerful enemy and then eliminates
I’m spending $170,000 to take my startup to Hawaii for the week. It’s worth it.
Pylon CEO Marty Kausas said that off-sites in South Korea or Hawaii were good for recruiting. Marty Kausas Pylon CEO Marty Kausas said the company spent $42,000 on a Seoul trip, and will spend some
Our built environment doesn’t have to be so depressing
Our built environment contributes to a mental health crisis. We’re not living in a natural outcome of human needs and behavior. The built environment as we know it—buildings and the spaces between—does direct damage to