I had my first child in my 20s. I thought having more kids in my 40s was going to be easier, but I was wrong.
The author and her husband adopted two boys when she was in her 40s. I had my daughter when I was 24. I raised her as a single mom and met my now-husband when she was 14 and I was 41. Thanks to uterine fibroids, I no longer possessed the baby-making parts. My husband had…
I started dieting at 9 after a mean comment from a boy. A non-surgical procedure finally helped me lose over 100 pounds.
Nicole Velez before and after her dramatic weight-loss My job is welcoming members to Delta Airlines’ Sky Club lounge. “Are you new here?” customers often ask. “No,” I’ll reply. “I’ve checked you in many times before.” They can’t believe that I’m the same person I was 11 months ago. It’s because I’ve lost 109 pounds…
Scientists identify ultra-processed foods that fuel colon cancer and healthy alternatives that may offset the damage
A new study analyzing tumors found that they contained an imbalance of inflammation-causing compounds, which are linked to diets high in processed foods. Ultra-processed foods may be fueling a rise in colon cancer cases — but healthy foods could unlock new ways to prevent or treat the disease, new research suggests. Researchers from the University…
At age 21, climber Tommy Caldwell pushed his kidnapper off a cliff. Here’s what he learned from the experience.
Tommy Caldwell in “The Devil’s Climb; Caldwell after he was rescued from Kyrgyzstan in 2000. In “The Devil’s Climb,” a National Geographic documentary, famed rock climbers Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold (“Free Solo”) break a world record by climbing a treacherous Alaskan mountain in under 12 hours. At one point in the film, Caldwell talked…
UnitedHealthcare leads health insurer stocks lower as markets speculate about more scrutiny following CEO shooting
Last week’s fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has sent insurers’ stock lower as markets wonder about the potential for the event to bring greater scrutiny to the industry and its business model. Shares of UnitedHealth Group, the parent company of UnitedHealthcare, declined by as much as 10% since Wednesday’s shooting, and other health…
Microsoft shareholders reject a proposal for the tech giant to possibly invest in bitcoin
A bid for Microsoft to consider investing in bitcoin was struck down by investors during Tuesday’s annual shareholder meeting. Microsoft shareholders voted against a ballot proposal that was submitted by the National Center for Public Policy Research. The think tank called for the tech company to evaluate the benefits of adding bitcoin to its corporate…
A high-earning millennial couple was in debt. 2 kids later, here’s how they’re on track to retire early.
Eman and Kristine Vergara started on their financial-independence journey in 2017. Seven years ago, Eman Vergara came across a book that had long collected dust on his shelf. He realized neither he nor his wife, Kristine, had read it, so he dived into “Early Retirement Extreme.” He couldn’t put it down or ignore the racing…
Meet the former Soho House exec who wants to bring old-school luxury back to private members’ clubs
Martin Kuczmarski opened The Dover restaurant in London after leaving Soho House. Martin Kuczmarski has a bone to pick with private members’ clubs. Since stepping down as COO of Soho House in 2022, he’s watched on as operators including restaurant group Cipriani and hotel chain Aman have opened their own ventures — and is not…
The future of Rupert Murdoch’s media empire is up for grabs — for now
Rupert Murdoch is 93. What happens to the media empire he built when he dies? Rupert Murdoch lost a legal case about the future of his media empire. What does that mean? Real talk: It’s too early to tell. At least one appeal is coming, so this could all shake out differently down the line.…
