The Reflecting Pool is now 'American flag blue.' See how Trump has changed Washington, DC, during his second term.
Trump has enacted renovations around Washington, DC, during his second term. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images President Donald Trump is reshaping Washington, DC, from the White House to federal buildings. His $400 million White House ballroom plan has sparked legal battles and…
BusinessI'm a Gen Zer who spends all day online. Mahjong gave me a reason to connect in real life.
Mahjong originated in China and became popular in the US during the 1920s. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images After my millennial cousin convinced me to try mahjong, I'm hooked. It keeps me off my phone and engaged with my friends and family. Now I understand how people can spend…
BusinessWhat smart people are saying about the sudden ban on foreign use of Anthropic's new AI models
Anthropic's Dario Amodei WEF Anthropic says the Trump Administration ordered it to block foreign access to two powerful AI models. In response, the company cut off all access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5. The tech world reacted swiftly and with surprise. Anthropic's announcement that…
BusinessI've visited over 50 countries by myself. These are the 7 I can't stop thinking about.
After traveling to over 50 countries, I think Uzbekistan is worth visiting. Kristin Gillies As a solo traveler who's visited over 50 countries, some have left a lasting impact on me. I'll never forget my time in Guatemala, where I saw a volcano erupt right before my eyes.…
BusinessMy husband and I moved to Portugal and then started a business together. Somehow, our marriage and company are still intact.
The author (right) started a business with her husband (left). Emanuele Siracusa/Your Story in Photos My husband and I moved to Portugal, and then we were both laid off. We decided to start a business together even though I was nervous about it ruining our marriage. But we used…
BusinessI slept in private rooms on overnight trains in the US and Europe. The experiences were completely different, but I'd book both again.
Business Insider's reporter booked overnight train rides on Nightjet and Amtrak trains. Joey Hadden/Business Insider I took an 11-hour overnight train from Venice to Vienna in 2023 and booked a private cabin for $200. I took a 53-hour Amtrak train from Chicago to California in…
BusinessI can't afford a home in the San Francisco housing market. I'm hopeful it's a phase, but it's emotionally exhausting getting outbid.
Alexandria Belton feels as though the AI boom has priced her out of the San Francisco housing market, but is hopeful it's just a phase. Courtesy of Alexandria Belton Alexandria Belton started looking for a home in 2025 and feels she missed the boat because of AI. Belton's budget…
BusinessI'm a photographer, and I quit Instagram after 13 years. I hadn't noticed how much it was distracting me from my kids.
The author says quitting Instagram has made her more present. Courtesy of the author Deleting Instagram helped me feel more present and less distracted. I returned to slower rituals like postcards, wandering, and offline connection. Leaving social media changed how I relate to…
BusinessMy friend and I swapped house-cleaning duties. It kept us motivated and saved us money on a house cleaner.
The author and her friend helped each other clean for a day. Courtesy of Kris Ann Valdez My neighbor and I often help each other with cleaning during visits, which makes things easier. We planned to help each other with a dedicated deep-clean. Our plan fell through, but another…
BusinessRivian CEO taking different approach than Elon Musk for humanoid robotics company
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe started a robotics company late last year called Mind Robotics that he says has has raised more than $1 billion.