How a free meal cost an investor his retirement savings
George Wilson learned the hard way that there’s no such thing as a free lunch — or, in his…
The rise of GodGPTMy surreal conversations with Cathy, the Episcopalian church’s new ‘priestbot’
“Cathy, what should I do about my social anxiety?” An acronym for Churchy Answers That Help You, Cathy is…
Iran warns of ‘crushing response’ following Israeli airstrikes as Pentagon announces plans to bolster US presence in the Middle East
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Israel and the US will face a “crushing response” following recent airstrikes. Iran’s…
Here are the 8 top cities people are moving to for cheaper rent
It’s one of your biggest monthly expenses, and it’s only increasing every year. A recent Redfin report found that…
The rise of the Parmesan BanditMiddle-class Americans are shoplifting everything from tape measures to blocks of cheese.
Carson’s not sure why he’s never been able to kick his shoplifting habit. It started in his teens, when…
How to talk like a banker
If a random person tunes into a quarterly bank earnings call or stands in line at a coffee shop…
A US invasion of Taiwan in WWII would have been a disaster. A Chinese operation faces similar dangers.
Taiwan still uses Imperial Japanese facilities and is influenced by its defensive strategies. Here, an M60A3 tank fires during…
I landed a job with a ‘magic circle’ law firm but still went all out to get an internship at a US bank. It was the best use of my last summer in college — here’s why.
Adrian Teh, 24, turned down a job offer from a top UK law firm. He accepted a return offer…
Americans moved out of these states the most, flocking to others that were often cheaper and less crowded
Americans leave New York, New Jersey, and Illinois at the highest rates, newly released census data indicates. Jackie Nguyen…
I paid $500 extra to upgrade my room on a 30-hour Amtrak ride, and I thought the additional 20 square feet was worth every penny
The author stayed in an Amtrak roomette on her way to Miami and a bedroom on her way to…