
6 details you may have missed from Beyoncé’s Christmas halftime show on Netflix
Beyoncé performed at halftime during the Netflix-streamed game against the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans on Christmas Day. Beyoncé took over the field at halftime during the Christmas Day game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans, which streamed live on Netflix. And it was such a visual and musical spectacle that you might’ve…

Donating $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund is the latest trend for CEOs and companies
Donald Trump is raking in millions in donations to his inaugural fund from many notable business leaders The latest business trend? Donating $1 million to Donald Trump’s inauguration. Business leaders across industries are trying to get on the president-elect’s good side ahead of his return to the Oval Office, and some are breaking out their…

Shoppers are buying store brands at Costco and Nordstrom — which can be just as good as big-name brands
Companies from Amazon Fresh to Walmart have expanded their store-brand grocery selections this year. Shoppers are still reaching for store-brand items to save money on everything from organic milk to business casual clothing as inflation slows. However, store brands aren’t just about saving money. Many are the same quality as what national brands offer. For…

3 ways a trade war with China could hit US profits, according to Goldman Sachs
US President-elect Donald Trump, Chinese leader Xi Jinping Economists are holding their breath to see how Donald Trump’s protectionist trade plans will play out against China. The incoming US president has pledged to impose a 60% tariff rate on Chinese products and has recently raised the odds by promising an additional 10% tariff. Goldman Sachs…
3 tips to ensure your professional life is on the right track in 2025, according to a career coach
The best way to advance your career in 2025 is to reflect on your goals, set boundaries, and celebrate small wins, a career coach told B-17. After a year of crushing layoffs and a cool labor market, career coach Marlo Lyons knows job seekers are downright exhausted. Lyons said the tech and automotive industries have…

I’m a butler at one of Singapore’s most expensive hotels, where a night’s stay can cost $26,000. Here’s what it’s like.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Tan Hong Kai, senior butler for Marina Bay Sands Hotel. It has been edited for length and clarity My first memory of Marina Bay Sands is standing with the crowds around Marina Bay and watching the New Year’s Eve fireworks. Now, I’m proud to say I…

My first adult friend abruptly ended our friendship. I was devastated, and now I’m even more closed off.
The author (not pictured) was devasted when her friend ended their friendship. I moved to a small Florida town after growing up in Miami and have been here for over 10 years. I still find it difficult to make friends in the area — whether it’s because of cultural differences or just because it’s more…

How YouTube star MrBeast built a business that was tracking for $700 million in yearly revenue
MrBeast is YouTube’s top creator. If you’ve been online, then it’s nearly impossible you’ve avoided the internet’s biggest star: MrBeast. MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, has an enormous audience online, including over 338 million YouTube subscribers. That makes him the top creator on the platform. He posted his first video in 2012 and…

Elon Musk says Boeing is on a ‘much better track’ with its new CEO because its previous leader ‘had no idea how airplanes or rockets worked’
“The prior guy had no idea how airplanes or rockets worked. Just zero,” Elon Musk said of former Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun on Wednesday. Boeing is “on a much better track” after changing CEOs, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday. Musk was talking about America’s shortage of engineering talent on X when…