Watch out, Spotify: This free site is a music lover’s dream
These days, music is everywhere. You can call up practically any recorded song at any moment with a quick flick of your favorite fingie and nary an extra cent spent. And yet, for all the
Author: Nermeen Nabil
Science says you can indeed buy happiness—for as little as $30
When I was about 8 years old, in response to the ubiquitous question of what I wanted to be when I grew up, I responded, “I want to be happy!” The adults chuckled and my
Zillow downgrades its home price forecast across 400-plus housing markets—see the data
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Zillow economists just published their updated 12-month forecast, projecting that U.S. home prices—as measured by the Zillow Home
The class of 2026 might have to pivot in their job hunt
College grads might need to pivot in their job search, such as searching for internships instead of full-time work. ferrantraite/Getty Images Some fields that tend to attract college grads may be difficult to enter quickly.
Taking a trip this summer? Beware. These travel scams are now turbocharged by AI
Memorial Day is behind us, which means the summer travel season has officially arrived. Over the next three months, millions of Americans will take their annual vacations, both domestically and internationally. But as people plan
This run-down town is the launchpad for the superweapon Putin used to attack Ukraine
Russia fired Oreshnik ballistic missiles at Ukraine from a restricted zone in the country’s southeast. Residents who live nearby said they know little about the launch site. Kremlin / Handout / Latin America News Agency
I’m the founder of a soju brand and the chair of the LACMA Art + Film Gala. I work between Seoul and LA and rarely sleep before 3 a.m.
Eva Chow. Cho Gi Seok This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Eva Chow, chair of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) Art + Film Gala and founder of the soju
I spent the day at ‘Substack Coachella,’ which was full of panels, partying, and old-school magazine vibes
Substack threw a party for writers and media founders in New York City. Sydney Bradley/Business Insider Substack hosted an all-day forum on the state of media. Then it threw a party. The newsletter platform invited
Inflation is spreading through the U.S. economy beyond the pump
Americans don’t need a press release to know that inflation is rising. Gasoline is above $4 per gallon amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and the
‘It became my latest fixation’: The wrinkle young workers can’t stop thinking about
People in their 20s and 30s are spending hundreds of dollars to treat or prevent “tech neck.” Marina Demeshko/Getty Images Are you getting a prematurely wrinkled, creased neck from spending hours on your laptop? If
When women ask for more, they pay for it
When Anna, a 32-year-old IT professional, started her first job, it wasn’t long before she found herself facing a bad case of job creep. “They said, ‘Hey, can you do this other thing too for
How to give feedback that sticks
When supervising colleagues, you often need to guide their behavior and help them to improve their skills. That means noticing the mistakes people are making and giving them good feedback that will influence their behavior
The defense-tech founder betting on autonomous war
From Ukraine to the Middle East, Shield AI’s autonomous drones are deployed on the front lines. Brandon Tseng, cofounder and president of the San Diego-based company, is in the vanguard of this defense-tech explosion and
Navigating World Cup stadiums is going to be a logistical nightmare. Here’s how Uber wants to help
Only weeks after announcing a slew of new offerings at its annual Go-Get event in New York, Uber Technologies is throwing more onto the pile ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On Friday, the
Design for the ADHD brain
Researchers suggest that the average attention span has plummeted over the past two decades, from about 2.5 minutes to just 47 seconds in 2012. How can marketers capture attention when they’re losing people in less
What fly fishing taught me about building a brand
There is a moment on a trout river, when the light softens, the water goes still and everything you know about casting, currents, and choosing the right fly comes together in a single act of
Peter Thiel’s move to Argentina reflects a growing trend among billionaires seeking a ‘plan B’ abroad
Peter Thiel leaves a meeting with Argentina’s President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires on April 23, 2026. Matias Baglietto/REUTERS Peter Thiel is reportedly spending more time in Argentina. His flirtations with a new nation are
The Hidden Forces Making Beef Prices Skyrocket
Ground beef just hit a record $6.89 a pound, up 80% since 2019 — and nobody along the supply chain sees relief coming. Ranchers like Eric Gropper point to years of drought that have shrunk
The Postal Service just proposed sweeping new rules for mail-in voting
President Trump’s attack on mail-in voting is roping in the U.S. Postal Service. Under a new proposal introduced on Friday, the USPS would force states to hand over the names and addresses of residents who
I survived breast cancer. I wasn’t prepared for what came next.
The author said that she is grateful to have been in remission for five years, but surviving cancer is hard in ways she wasn’t expecting. Courtesy of Rachel Garlinghouse. I just had my anniversary and