
I traveled the world for 17 months on a budget of $50 a day. Here are the most affordable countries I visited.
A hot-air balloon tour over the Teotihuacán Valley near Mexico City was a “splurge” activity. After saving up for years, my partner and I spent 17 months traveling around the world. We started our trip in Peru and traveled north to Mexico before heading to Asia. Since my partner is an accountant, we thought it…

I moved from the US to Spain. Instead of going home for Christmas, I ditched my family for my dream trip to Ireland.
I’m glad I skipped Christmas in the US and traveled to Ireland instead. Last year, I moved from New Jersey to Spain. As much as I love my family, being in the US stresses me out. Instead of flying home, I wanted to experience something new this holiday season that would hopefully be a salve…

I rode Amtrak’s legendary Winter Park Express train to a Colorado ski resort. It’s a great alternative to driving.
I spent about two hours on the Amtrak Winter Park Express from Denver to Winter Park so I could go skiing. Those who want to visit the mountains in Colorado without the hassle of driving may want to try the Amtrak Winter Park Express. Affectionately nicknamed the “Ski Train,” it is a fantastic option for…

Putin orders Russia’s top bank to team up with China in AI push to challenge Western tech dominance
Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed his government to cooperate with China on AI development and expects a progress report in April. Russian President Vladimir Putin continues seeking to expand his challenge of the West’s order — this time in tech. The Russian leader has ordered his government and Russian banking giant Sberbank to work…

Sam Altman says that OpenAI’s researchers give him ‘nothing but disrespect’ — and that it’s a good thing
Sam Altman’s leadership philosophy aligns with that of other tech leaders. Sam Altman said being a well-known CEO had created distance with some of his friends and colleagues — with one key exception. “I spend most of my time with the researchers, and man, I promise you, come with me to the research meeting right…

Sam Altman says the OpenAI board members who ousted him left him with a ‘complete mess’ and a house ‘on fire’
OpenAI’s Sam Altman. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the ChatGPT maker was like a house on fire following his brief ouster from the company. Altman told Bloomberg in an interview published Sunday that he was left with a “complete mess on my hands” after being reinstated as CEO. On November 17, 2023, OpenAI’s board said…

The most daring looks celebrities have ever worn at the Golden Globes
Jennifer Lopez attends the 2009 Golden Globe Awards. On the Golden Globes red carpet, just about anything goes. While some stars stick with glamorous gowns and diamond accessories, others take major fashion risks. Backless tops, see-through dresses, and neon outfits have all had their moment in the spotlight. Here’s a look at those styles and…

Fear and coding in Las VegasInside the gambling industry’s big bet on AI
Narrativa is among a crop of startups seizing on the artificial intelligence boom to enthusiastically automate writing tasks that would once have fallen to humans. From penning regulatory documentation for Pfizer to zhuzhing up marketing copy for insurance and e-commerce firms and helping generate breaking news articles for The Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles-based…

The best photos you missed from the 2025 Golden Globes
Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner at the 2025 Golden Globes. The 2025 Golden Globes have come and gone. Celebrities attended the awards show at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, showing off their red-carpet fashion and celebrating the best films and TV shows of 2024. The live show, hosted by Nikki Glaser, aired on CBS, but some…