September 27, 2026

Month: June 2026

My family moved from Switzerland to the US. All the culture shock — from portion sizes to groceries — changed how we live My family moved from Switzerland to the US. All the culture shock — from portion sizes to groceries — changed how we live

My family moved from Switzerland to the US. All the culture shock — from portion sizes to groceries — changed how we live

Nermeen Nabil June 22, 2026
My family moved from Switzerland to the US several years ago. Both places have been filled with...
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Luxury fashion aficionado Chamath Palihapitiya is getting roasted for saying possessions are ‘worthless’ Luxury fashion aficionado Chamath Palihapitiya is getting roasted for saying possessions are 'worthless'

Luxury fashion aficionado Chamath Palihapitiya is getting roasted for saying possessions are ‘worthless’

Nermeen Nabil June 22, 2026
Chamath Palihapitiya is the founder and CEO of Social Capital, a venture capital firm. ETIENNE LAURENT/AFP via...
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Only one US state pays teachers an average of 6 figures. See how much teachers make in every state. Only one US state pays teachers an average of 6 figures. See how much teachers make in every state.

Only one US state pays teachers an average of 6 figures. See how much teachers make in every state.

Nermeen Nabil June 22, 2026
California pays teachers the highest average salary in the country. MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images/MediaNews...
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After spending hundreds of hours on Amtrak trains, I always prepare for 5 mishaps that can make journeys more difficult After spending hundreds of hours on Amtrak trains, I always prepare for 5 mishaps that can make journeys more difficult

After spending hundreds of hours on Amtrak trains, I always prepare for 5 mishaps that can make journeys more difficult

Nermeen Nabil June 22, 2026
I enjoy traveling by train, but doing so can take preparation. Diana Kruzman I have traveled across...
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I left my full-time job in the US and moved to Mexico. Retiring abroad at 50 forced me to redefine ‘success.’ I left my full-time job in the US and moved to Mexico. Retiring abroad at 50 forced me to redefine 'success.'

I left my full-time job in the US and moved to Mexico. Retiring abroad at 50 forced me to redefine ‘success.’

Nermeen Nabil June 22, 2026
Retiring abroad early to Mexico wasn’t easy at first, and it took me years to redefine success...
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I turned my obsession with British cars into a luxury business. My designs start at $339,000 and can take up to 3 years to finish. I turned my obsession with British cars into a luxury business. My designs start at $339,000 and can take up to 3 years to finish.

I turned my obsession with British cars into a luxury business. My designs start at $339,000 and can take up to 3 years to finish.

Nermeen Nabil June 22, 2026
Paul Potratz is the founder of Helderburg Courtesy of Helderburg Paul Potratz is the founder of Helderburg,...
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I spent 28 hours in Japan Airlines’ business class. It wasn’t the best I’ve tried, but I don’t regret upgrading. I spent 28 hours in Japan Airlines' business class. It wasn't the best I've tried, but I don't regret upgrading.

I spent 28 hours in Japan Airlines’ business class. It wasn’t the best I’ve tried, but I don’t regret upgrading.

Nermeen Nabil June 22, 2026
All in all, I had a good experience in Japan Airlines’ business class, though it wasn’t quite...
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Software engineers are facing an ‘identity crisis bordering on depression,’ Menlo Ventures partner says Software engineers are facing an 'identity crisis bordering on depression,' Menlo Ventures partner says

Software engineers are facing an ‘identity crisis bordering on depression,’ Menlo Ventures partner says

Nermeen Nabil June 22, 2026
Tokenmaxxing within some companies is creating a new divide, fueling burnout among some software engineers. Samyukta Lakshmi/Bloomberg...
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