
OpenAI unveils the o3 and o3 mini on the last day of its 12 days of ‘Shipmas’
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and members of his team as they announced new products on the first day of “Shipmas.” OpenAI released new features and products ahead of the holidays, a campaign it called “Shipmas.” The company saved the most exciting news for the final day: a preview of o3, its most advanced model yet,…

These baby-boomer homeowners have seen their home values soar. Now they can’t afford housing to retire in.
As many baby boomer homeowners look to cash in on their home equity and downsize, some are grappling with a shortage of suitable homes. Older homeowners are increasingly staying put, as mortgage rates and housing costs remain stubbornly elevated and inventory— particularly of affordable and accessible homes — is scarce. Some simply can’t find a…

Google says it could water down its search partnerships in antitrust proposal
Google on Friday proposed limitations to its search partnerships as a potential remedy to resolve antitrust violations in its search business. The proposal would allow Google to continue partnering with third-party companies like Apple in revenue-sharing deals that make Google the default search engine on their devices, unlike the Justice Department’s proposal. However, Google’s proposal…

VCs say digital agents, ‘crypto mania,’ and a torrent of liquidity are the tech trends to watch in 2025
After three years of tense reductions, the skies are clearing over Silicon Valley, and startup investors seem broadly optimistic about a resurgence in tech dealmaking. We asked venture capitalists at 35 firms like Andreessen Horowitz, Insight Partners, IVP, and Sapphire Ventures, to tell us what’s hot and what’s not in tech next year, how potential…

Blake Lively files sexual harassment complaint against ‘It Ends with Us’ costar and director Justin Baldoni
Blake Lively has filed a complaint against Justin Baldoni, the director of “It Ends with Us.” Blake Lively is suing her “It Ends with Us” costar, Justin Baldoni, for sexual harassment, retaliation, and coordinating attempts to damage her reputation. The hype around “It Ends with Us” was intense ahead of the film’s August release, but…

New data reveals who is hiring in the creator economy
Being a creator isn’t the only career path in the creator economy. Creator Economy Jobs, a job listings platform founded by James Creech, analyzed hiring posts from over 600 creator-economy companies in 2024. Across the board, creator-economy startups were generally hiring for roles in engineering, marketing, product, and sales. “This year, the creator economy has…

Starbucks baristas extend strike to locations across the country ahead of Christmas Eve rush
Former employees and supporters join unionized Starbucks employees as they carry signs in support of a strike in Virginia in 2023. Starbucks’ largest workers union announced that it would go on strike in cities across the country, including Seattle, where it is headquartered, just days ahead of Christmas. Baristas from Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle…

I tried roasted potatoes from Guy Fieri, Ina Garten, and Rachael Ray. My favorite recipe was also the easiest to make.
I followed three celebrity chefs’ recipes for classic roasted potatoes. Roasted potatoes are an easy side dish, and I typically make mine without a recipe — just using some oil and seasonings. However, I decided to try some new methods by following recipes from Guy Fieri, Ina Garten, and Rachael Ray. Here’s how they turned…

My children don’t get presents — I invest for them instead. Teaching them financial literacy is more important.
Nicole Chan Loeb and her husband choose to invest money for their children rather than giving them physical presents on holidays and birthdays. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Nicole Chan Loeb, a photographer and videographer from Boston. It’s been edited for length and clarity. My kids are 1.5 and 4 years…