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The ugly tax battle brewing between baby boomers and millennials

The ugly tax battle brewing between baby boomers and millennials

Property tax breaks and Social Security are fueling a generational war over how much millennials and boomers should pay ...

6 days ago
Asia's AI boom is spilling out of the stock market and into luxury spending

Asia's AI boom is spilling out of the stock market and into luxury spending

Chipmakers sparked North Asia's AI boom. Retailers and luxury brands are reaping the rewards....

6 days ago
Ukrainian commander says flying drones have disabled 300 tankers in Russia's shadow fleet

Ukrainian commander says flying drones have disabled 300 tankers in Russia's shadow fleet

Maj. Robert "Magyar" Brovdi said his forces had "burned" 21 tankers in the last three days, as part ...

6 days ago
Trump and Xi may discuss AI, but it's not like nuclear arms control, a China tech policy analyst says

Trump and Xi may discuss AI, but it's not like nuclear arms control, a China tech policy analyst says

President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to discuss artificial intelligence and trade when they meet on Thursd...

6 days ago
AI anxiety is sweeping the globe — and cutting across party lines: poll

AI anxiety is sweeping the globe — and cutting across party lines: poll

Majorities in six countries said there was at least a "moderate" risk that AI could "destroy humanity,&qu...

6 days ago
McKinsey warns that AI may get a lot more expensive for companies

McKinsey warns that AI may get a lot more expensive for companies

McKinsey warns companies that AI spending may rise further and be less predictable with adoption of agents...

1 week ago
I missed spending time with my adult son, so I hired him as my golf instructor

I missed spending time with my adult son, so I hired him as my golf instructor

As my adult son became more independent and prepared to move out, I missed our time together. So I hired him to give me ...

1 week ago
Everything Trump has put his name and face on as president — so far

Everything Trump has put his name and face on as president — so far

In his second non-consecutive term, Trump has launched TrumpRX, Trump Accounts, and Trump TV, to name a few....

1 week ago
Good news for people whose jobs are being reshaped by AI

Good news for people whose jobs are being reshaped by AI

AI-exposed jobs have seen skyrocketing pay growth since 2021, compared to those less ripe for tech transformation....

1 week ago
I only shop for 2, but buying in bulk saves me money. Here are 10 things I always get at Costco.

I only shop for 2, but buying in bulk saves me money. Here are 10 things I always get at Costco.

Toilet paper, eggs, laundry detergent, and canned tuna are a few of the many things I buy in bulk at Costco to save mone...

1 week ago
Trump wants to rebrand artificial intelligence. It was almost called these 3 names

Trump wants to rebrand artificial intelligence. It was almost called these 3 names

President Donald Trump announced plans to rebrand artificial intelligence. It was once associated with terms like "...

1 week ago
Mark Rober: I make sure kids see when my experiments fail. They should know successful people don't always get it right.

Mark Rober: I make sure kids see when my experiments fail. They should know successful people don't always get it right.

Former NASA engineer Mark Rober intentionally shows failures in his videos. He wants kids to see mistakes as part of lea...

1 week ago
'War of the tech stacks': Paramount and WBD employees brace for internal competition after the merger closes

'War of the tech stacks': Paramount and WBD employees brace for internal competition after the merger closes

Paramount settled the lawsuits that were slowing down its Warner Bros. Discovery deal, paving the way for the merger....

1 week ago
AI may be making women's emails and job applications sound less professional

AI may be making women's emails and job applications sound less professional

Johns Hopkins study reveals AI chatbots respond differently based on gender-coded language prompts, impacting workplace ...

1 week ago
I started drinking at 12. It took multiple DUIs, serious health issues, and homelessness for me to quit at 44.

I started drinking at 12. It took multiple DUIs, serious health issues, and homelessness for me to quit at 44.

Katie Rosier began drinking at 12. She got sober 32 years later, after DUIs, serious health issues, and time in a homele...

1 week ago
Revealed: Some of the Oracle cloud roles hit hardest in layoffs

Revealed: Some of the Oracle cloud roles hit hardest in layoffs

Business Insider obtained a previously unreported document showing the scale and scope of the cuts at Oracle's cloud inf...

1 week ago
I gave Amtrak first class another shot on a new train fleet. It was better in every way — but still not worth the price.

I gave Amtrak first class another shot on a new train fleet. It was better in every way — but still not worth the price.

I booked first-class tickets on Amtrak Acela trains three years apart. Neither was worth the price, but my experience on...

1 week ago
Microsoft starts a new round of job cuts and the next phase of its Xbox 'reset.' Read the memo.

Microsoft starts a new round of job cuts and the next phase of its Xbox 'reset.' Read the memo.

Microsoft started a new round of layoffs on Tuesday, primarily in its Xbox gaming division but also including roles in o...

1 week ago
10 clever ways to cook an egg that you probably haven't thought of

10 clever ways to cook an egg that you probably haven't thought of

From cloud eggs to easy omelets in a bag, here are some unique and cool ways to cook eggs for a more creative breakfast ...

1 week ago
As a mom of 3, I use AI to make printable chore charts and activity books for my kids. They spend less time on screens.

As a mom of 3, I use AI to make printable chore charts and activity books for my kids. They spend less time on screens.

A mom of 3 uses ChatGPT to create customized activity books, game boards, and chore charts for her kids....

1 week ago
I tried chicken tenders from 14 fast-food chains. The crispiest, juiciest tenders won me over.

I tried chicken tenders from 14 fast-food chains. The crispiest, juiciest tenders won me over.

We compared chicken tenders from 14 fast-food chains, including McDonald's, Chick-fil-A, KFC, Wingstop, and Taco Bell....

1 week ago
I stopped asking myself which decision was 'right.' Now I ask which one I'll regret least.

I stopped asking myself which decision was 'right.' Now I ask which one I'll regret least.

Parul Somani's newborn needed NICU care. Days later, at 31, Somani learned she had stage 2 triple-negative breast cancer...

1 week ago
I quit my job and became a travel 'micro influencer.' Now I make money leading tours and see the world for free.

I quit my job and became a travel 'micro influencer.' Now I make money leading tours and see the world for free.

Rhiannon Wood quit her minimum-wage job and learned to monetize her travels by leading tours all over the world and post...

1 week ago
Ukraine says heavy bomber drones air-dropped exploding war robots miles behind Russian lines during a secretive operation

Ukraine says heavy bomber drones air-dropped exploding war robots miles behind Russian lines during a secretive operation

Ukraine's UGVs and drones have increasingly been teaming up against Russia, and they're seeing success in the secretive ...

1 week ago
6 charming places around the world that will pay you to move there

6 charming places around the world that will pay you to move there

Cities and towns across Italy, Japan, Switzerland, and more are offering cash incentives for qualified participants to m...

1 week ago
I spent a year looking for a job in tech. This is what got me a role.

I spent a year looking for a job in tech. This is what got me a role.

After a yearlong job search, a software engineer says consistent practice helped prepare him for the offer he finally la...

1 week ago
I'm 41 and plan to retire at 65. My first step was paying off over $55,000 in credit card debt — here's how I did it.

I'm 41 and plan to retire at 65. My first step was paying off over $55,000 in credit card debt — here's how I did it.

Michelle Gudiño Prestamo is an HR manager at a footwear company. To prepare for retirement, she cleared her debt and is ...

1 week ago
Congratulations, you're a manager now! But there's no promotion — or a raise

Congratulations, you're a manager now! But there's no promotion — or a raise

Workers are now spending their time managing AI agents, supervising their work, and fixing mistakes. Many aren't getting...

1 week ago
Trump wants potash from Belarus. A Canadian premier warns it would have to go through Russia.

Trump wants potash from Belarus. A Canadian premier warns it would have to go through Russia.

Belarus says this year's potash output is already contracted as Trump seeks a cheaper supply deal with the US....

1 week ago
Def Jam cofounder Rick Rubin says AI art's creativity is in the prompt

Def Jam cofounder Rick Rubin says AI art's creativity is in the prompt

Rick Rubin said AI could let more people make art, even without traditional skills. He compared prompting AI to Andy War...

1 week ago
A former distinguished Meta engineer says promotions eventually stopped feeling like wins, so he sought a demotion

A former distinguished Meta engineer says promotions eventually stopped feeling like wins, so he sought a demotion

Former Meta and OpenAI engineer Philip Su said promotions lost their shine as higher expectations left him exhausted and...

1 week ago
Finally something California and Texas can agree on: regulating data centers

Finally something California and Texas can agree on: regulating data centers

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott are regulating data center development amid bipartisan backlash....

1 week ago
British Columbia files a lawsuit against OpenAI over mass shooting

British Columbia files a lawsuit against OpenAI over mass shooting

British Columbia sued OpenAI and Sam Altman, alleging that ChatGPT reinforced the Tumbler Ridge shooter's violent ideati...

1 week ago
Meta's Muse gives Zuckerberg another shot at building a real platform

Meta's Muse gives Zuckerberg another shot at building a real platform

Meta's Muse AI agent could give Mark Zuckerberg another chance to build a powerful internet platform, and developers are...

1 week ago
See Trump's first public liftoff from the $6 million Lockheed-funded helipad built to protect the White House lawn

See Trump's first public liftoff from the $6 million Lockheed-funded helipad built to protect the White House lawn

President Donald Trump said the granite helipad will prevent the new fleet of Sikorsky Marine One helicopters from damag...

1 week ago
What we know about the FAA outage disrupting thousands of flights across the Northeast

What we know about the FAA outage disrupting thousands of flights across the Northeast

Airports across the Northeast are experiencing flight delays after the FAA ordered a ground stop due to a construction m...

1 week ago
Gen Z is bringing iced coffee to the job interview. Recruiters have thoughts.

Gen Z is bringing iced coffee to the job interview. Recruiters have thoughts.

Career experts are divided on whether bringing iced coffee to a job interview is a harmless habit or a professional miss...

1 week ago
A US Army training command says it is updating its drone warfare curriculum every 60 days

A US Army training command says it is updating its drone warfare curriculum every 60 days

Drone tactics and lessons change based on soldier feedback, as well as observations from ongoing conflicts in the Middle...

1 week ago
Of course Larry and David Ellison got their way

Of course Larry and David Ellison got their way

When your dad is one of the richest men in the world — and a Trump pal — you get the media conglomerate you want....

1 week ago
Read the memo that Paramount CEO David Ellison sent to staffers after 2 settlements that clear the way for his WBD deal

Read the memo that Paramount CEO David Ellison sent to staffers after 2 settlements that clear the way for his WBD deal

Paramount Skydance's CEO confirmed to employees that the company had settled the lawsuits that were holding up its deal ...

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