Brian Chesky cofounded Airbnb in 2007, right around the financial crisis. He said there’s actually a “silver lining” to building a business in times of economic uncertainty. Mike Windle/Getty Images Airbnb’s CEO said he’s heard
On May 20, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration announced a new stance on who should receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The agency said it would approve new versions of the vaccine only for adults 65
“That is not unusual,” said Sen. Ted Cruz. “You have things like Obamacare that were named after President Obama.” Win McNamee/Getty Images The GOP renamed “MAGA accounts” to “Trump accounts.” If approved, $1,000 will go
Iron Dome is one layer of Israel’s advanced and highly tested air defenses. MAHMUD HAMS/AFP via Getty Images Israel has one of the world’s most advanced air defense systems. Its air defenses are being tested
Hurricane season officially begins in 10 days. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced today that the U.S. is likely to see an above-average number of hurricanes this year, with 13–19 named storms, six
Hinge Health Inc, the digital physical therapy health startup that is expected to make its market debut on Thursday, in a closely watched initial public offering (IPO) that will test the market’s interest for a
Amazon and Grubhub are entering the second year of a five-year commercial agreement that gives Amazon Prime members access to the food delivery platform’s subscription program at no extra cost. As part of the deal,
The Senate voted on Thursday to block California’s first-in-the nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035, acting to kill the nation’s most aggressive effort to transition toward electric vehicles as President Donald Trump’s
I drive two hours to shop for my two-person household at Costco. C.J. Beecher There are no Costco stores in Wyoming, so I drive 130 miles out of state to shop there every month. Bulk
Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week here. OpenAI will acquire the AI device startup
The best airports for layovers have upscale lounges, are easy to navigate, and offer a wide variety of food and activities. AP Photo/David Goldman, Jessica McGowan/Getty Images Flight expert Gilbert Ott shared insights on the
A judge blocked Trump’s plan to dismantle the Department of Education. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images A federal judge blocks Trump’s plans to dismantle the Department of Education. The judge ruled that the department has to reinstate
Early this morning, the House voted 215-214 to pass a sweeping budget reconciliation bill with provisions that include a cancellation or phaseout for just about everything that was in the Inflation Reduction Act. The measure,
The bill, which Republicans will be working to pass over the next several weeks, is the centerpiece of Trump’s legislative agenda. Getty Images; Mark Schiefelbein/AP Photo; Alyssa Powell/BI House Republicans narrowly passed Trump’s “One Big
We had the ultimate burger showdown with Guy Fieri and Gordon Ramsay’s recipes. Jesse Grant/Getty Images/FOX via Getty Images I made both Gordon Ramsay’s and Guy Fieri’s 10-minute burger recipes. Fieri’s recipe is simpler than
I made Ina Garten’s Greek orzo salad, and it got my Greek parents’ stamp of approval. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider I made Ina Garten’s Greek orzo salad for my Greek parents. The light and refreshing salad
Walmart Inc. is laying off approximately 1,500 employees in the United States in a bid to restructure as it works to keep up with fast-moving technological changes. The job cuts will impact corporate staff at
It seems like a triumph for a cryptocurrency industry that has long sought mainstream acceptance: Top investors in one of President Donald Trump’s crypto projects invited to dine with him at his luxury golf club
The House passed Trump’s expansive tax bill. Here’s what the “big beautiful bill” could mean for you. Win McNamee/Getty Images The House passed what Trump has been calling his “big beautiful bill” on Thursday morning.
A British F-35B Lightning, for which the SPEAR 3 air-to-surface cruise missile is being developed. JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP The UK’s SPEAR 3 air-to-surface cruise missile is facing further delays. The UK MOD called the