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I wanted my daughter to experience the fun I had growing up. So we went toilet papering.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ciara Jones. It has been edited for length and clarity. My daughter recently turned 13, and…
I spend thousands each summer to stay at a lake an hour from home. I tried vacationing in new places, but the nostalgia is worth more.
A few weeks ago, my daughters were floating in the water of New Hampshire’s Lake Winnipesaukee, with my mother and grandmother. I snapped a quick…
Texas cities dominate America’s cheapest places for a burger, fries and soda
For Americans looking for an affordable meal out, geography can make a big difference in what they pay for a cheeseburger, fries and a soda. A $15…
Taiwan’s war drills showcased a new strike drone class that Ukraine used to smash Russia this year
ZUOYING, TAIWAN — Taiwan’s navy deployed two medium-class strike drones on Saturday for the island’s biggest annual military exercise, and their…
I’ve been a flight attendant for years. Here are the 5 mistakes I always see travelers make.
I became a flight attendant in 2022, and the job has made me a better traveler. It’s also made me a more frequent one, and I prioritize taking…
We saw Beta Technologies’ autonomous aircraft for the battlefield. Meet the MV250.
The MV250’s fuselage is bonded together rather than held with conventional fasteners. “That allows us to make this in a panini press, basically,”…
We wore shorts to the office. Our boss didn’t.
Free the knee Shorts at the office. Appropriate or not? It’s a heated and long-running debate across much of corporate America, one that Instagram…
Traveling with just a backpack taught me that I don’t need special clothes to exercise. I wear the same outfit for all my workouts.
One unexpected lesson I learned from traveling with just a backpack is that you can’t make excuses if you want to stay active. If you spend time…
I went from wedding DJ to Meta engineer, then was laid off after 13 years. My last years there brought constant change.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Henry Chen, a former Meta tech lead who was laid off in May. He’s 38 and lives in the San…
Ghosting employers is a growing Gen Z trend in today’s job market
Young workers are increasingly bringing a dating-era habit into the workplace: ghosting. As employers navigate a slower hiring market, some hiring…