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The AI boom is creating data center jobs that pay more

Data centers are driving demand for electricians, installers, and maintenance workers, with some jobs paying $10 more an hour than similar roles....

6 days ago

After a trip to see my parents, my family moved across the country to live with them. My dad's recent diagnosis made me grateful we did.

My family moved in with my parents because I wanted more time with them. When my dad was diagnosed with Parkinson's, I knew it was the right call....

6 days ago

Norwegian soldiers say they're training Ukrainian soldiers with a 'Viking mentality' built for harsh conditions

Norwegian troops are bringing battlefield skills and a Viking-inspired warrior mentality to training Ukrainian soldiers on NATO soil....

6 days ago

My grandmother is dividing her assets while she's still alive. She hopes it will help our family avoid divisiveness later.

My grandmother is dividing her assets while she's still alive. I had mixed feelings about it at first, but I'm glad she started the conversation....

6 days ago

We were finally empty nesters. Then we got custody of our granddaughter and had to go back to work to raise her.

Michael and Connie Frost are raising their granddaughter Kinsley in Georgia, balancing their retirement and her education needs....

6 days ago

I’m a software developer, and AI has changed my job in 3 major ways

Andrew Caldwell says AI lets him build more, blurs the lines between team roles, and raises the stakes for human oversight....

6 days ago

Forget saving up for retirement. They're saving up for burnout.

Workers are building burnout funds to prepare for career breaks as workplace pressure, job insecurity, and living costs increase....

1 week ago

Robotaxis are scaling now, fixing problems later

Robotaxi companies are scaling their operations as they continue to run into driving scenarios that could trip up the AI driver....

1 week ago

AI was meant to replace software developers. It's creating more instead.

AI was supposed to kill developer jobs. Atlassian's latest results suggest it's creating more software builders, not fewer....

1 week ago

YouTube star Hank Green sets new AI policy for himself — and urges other content creators to do the same

Hank Green, a YouTube star, announced a new personal AI policy after apologizing for relying too heavily on the tech....

1 week ago

The transfer of millions of student-loan accounts to the Treasury is taking a key step forward

The Treasury announced new steps to take over the management of defaulted student loans, including a partnership with new collection vendors....

1 week ago

A facelift in the US would have cost me $45,000. I went to Turkey instead.

Heather Emerson looked in the mirror and pulled up her skin, wondering how a facelift would look. She had surgery at 41, saying it was the right age....

1 week ago

New York homeowners are suing Mamdani over the city's pied-a-terre tax letter 'confusion'

3 NYC homeowners said their primary residences were included in a list of property records tied to the rollout of the new tax....

1 week ago

The 15 best Mediterranean restaurants in the US, according to Yelp

From creamy hummus to inventive shawarma bowls, Mediterranean cuisine continues to grow in popularity across the country....

1 week ago

The most beautiful college campus in every US state

Colleges across the US feature diverse architectural styles, from Gothic to Greek Revival. These are the most beautiful campuses across all 50 states....

1 week ago

$Watch the OpenAI Hugging Face presentation that people are calling a 'holy %{*#^' moment in AI$

Watch the OpenAI Hugging Face presentation that people are calling a 'holy %{*#^' moment in AI

OpenAI revealed that, ahead of the Hugging Face breach, agents repeatedly created their own message boards to communicate with one another....

1 week ago

I regularly stay in Airbnbs by myself. My top tip for solo travelers is to book for 2 people — even if it costs more.

I book Airbnbs for two guests while traveling solo so hosts don't know I'm alone. This practice helps me feel safer on solo trips....

1 week ago

I took my first overnight Amtrak train from NYC to Miami. Here are 11 ways I made the 30-hour ride more bearable.

I made my first overnight Amtrak ride in a roomette more comfortable by adjusting the temperature, downloading movies, and packing my own snacks....

1 week ago

I tried Burger King's upgraded Whopper, which the chain says is helping drive sales. I can see why.

Burger King upgraded its signature Whopper burger with a new bun and packaging. The company said on Thursday that the updates are paying off....

1 week ago

Our restaurant burned down. Now we make $4 million a year.

Smokey John's makes nearly $4 million in annual revenue and goes through roughly 2,000 pounds of brisket each week....

1 week ago

We toured a specially modified Boeing 747 used as a 'flying laboratory' to test new jet engines. See inside.

GE Aerospace is building the world's largest jet engine for Boeing's new 777X, and it's using a giant 747 to test it. We toured the unique plane....

1 week ago

Only 17 superhero movies have ever crossed $1 billion — here they all are

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is already No. 10 on this list and climbing after just a week in theaters....

1 week ago

Our family moved to Japan after 8 years of careful planning — but there are still things I wish we'd done before we left

Although our family spent years planning our move to Japan, looking back, there are mistakes we made and things I wish we'd done before we relocated....

1 week ago

My husband and I have a monthly money date, and it's the reason we haven't argued about finances in 10 years

My husband and I have a monthly money date to talk about expenses, investments, and things we want to save for. We don't argue about money....

1 week ago

PwC's US CEO thought fewer emails were better. Then he heard from employees.

PwC's Paul Griggs said he received feedback from employees who wanted to hear more about his decision-making process....

1 week ago

McDonald's customers told us what they'd change. Better value topped the list.

McDonald's faces criticism as customers call for a reassessment of pricing and value menu strategies amid slowed sales growth....

1 week ago

Sorry PwC interns, your end-of-summer trip to Disney World is canceled

The Big Four firm PwC has cut a 20-year tradition of taking summer interns to "The Happiest Place on Earth."...

1 week ago

American Airlines is making its best free upgrade harder to get

American Airlines is making it harder for its most loyal flyers to receive a free upgrade from economy to business class on long domestic flights....

1 week ago

Judge orders Meta to pay over $900 million for failing to protect kids on social media

A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay a total of $942 million for failing to protect children on its platforms....

1 week ago

5 things to know about Jeff Dean's new startup

Jeff Dean was Google's 30th employee. Now, after decades at the search giant, he's leaving to cofound an AI startup called Discovery Loop....

1 week ago

Alex Gibney's Elon doc isn't even out but Musk is already calling it a 'hit job'

Elon Musk called Alex Gibney's new documentary "MUSK" a "hit piece" and mocked its 4-hour runtime....

1 week ago

Social media star Sydney Towle died at 26. She helped define a new generation of young cancer influencers.

Sydney Towle died at 26 from a rare bile duct cancer. For years, millions of people watched her document her experience online....

1 week ago

PMI's head of comms explains why AI has made corporate websites more important than ever

Moira Gilchrist, chief communications officer at PMI, talks about why she is focusing on strategic owned content in the era of AI...

1 week ago

Mark Ruffalo says his Kia is 'hands down a better car' than a Tesla: 'Feels luxury'

The actor and longtime environmental activist criticized Tesla's build quality while praising Kia's EV....

1 week ago

Sadie Sink has become one of young Hollywood's best-dressed stars. Here's a look at her style through the years.

Sadie Sink is known for playing characters in franchises like "Spider-Man." In real life, she has a simple, chic, and sometimes glamorous style....

1 week ago

OpenAI says Apple's trade-secrets lawsuit is really about losing the AI talent war

OpenAI said Apple's lawsuit accusing it of stealing trade secrets was an attempt to make up for its "shortcomings in the market for talent."...

1 week ago

I tried frozen custard from Culver's, Freddy's, and Shake Shack — and there's only one chain I'm rushing to return to

I bought custard and concretes from chains Culver's, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, and Shake Shack to find the best frozen custard dessert....

1 week ago

I'm married, and I travel solo almost every month. It benefits my relationship in 4 unexpected ways.

I take monthly trips without my husband. Traveling alone helps me come home as the spouse I want to be....

1 week ago

Enola Gay dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima in World War II. Here's where the plane is now.

Enola Gay, the plane that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima in World War II, is now a museum exhibit....

1 week ago

The US dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima on this day in 1945. Haunting photos show what happened.

On August 6, 1945, a 10-foot-long uranium bomb called "Little Boy" was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima....

1 week ago

I tried 'folding' eggs instead of scrambling them. Now, it's my go-to way to upgrade breakfasts in a pinch.

In the hopes of a better breakfast, I tried following an easy recipe for folded eggs. The cooking method was quick and beat a scrambled or fried egg....

1 week ago