M
MercyNews
Home

Search

151 results for "Dave Baker"

Sort by:
RelevanceDateImpact

My husband and I built careers in tech and law. In our 40s, we sold our house, traveled for a year, and left both industries.

My husband and I sold our house and spent a year traveling. Jason Prokowiew After my husband was laid off from his tech job, we decided to sell our house and travel for a year. During our time abroad,...

6dBusiness Insiderlifestyle

I've always been a cruise hater. I took one anyway and it was…fine?

Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI I realized the cruise may have been a mistake on the second night of my voyage. I asked a bartender what time the rooftop jacuzzis closed, and he matter-of-factly told me it ...

5dBusiness InsiderlifestyleImpact

More room for the Flower Market to bloom

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Well before dawn, vans begin to pull up along Flower Market Road. Buckets of lilies and roses are lifted onto the street, ha...

5dSouth China Morning Postlifestyle

China’s Ningbo cuisine; Hong Kong goes Back to the Past: 7 Lifestyle highlights

We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Umami, salty, stinky...

5dSouth China Morning PostlifestyleImpact

After a contractor quoted them $63,000, a woman and her husband built her mom a tiny home for half the cost

Yeli Heidecker and her family built a tiny home for her mom. Yeli Heidecker Yeli Heidecker's mom had been living on her family's property in an RV. Heidecker and her husband decided to build her a tin...

3dBusiness Insiderreal_estate

A Las Vegas strip club says it's gotten a surge of auditions from laid-off hospitality workers

Las Vegas saw a decline in visitors last year. Westend61/Getty Images Crazy Horse 3 in Vegas said it's seen a 55% increase in dancer auditions, including first-timers. Las Vegas tourism declined last ...

3dBusiness InsidereconomicsImpact

In this job market, career security is often a solo project

Job seeker Ike Sobel waits to speak to a recruiter during a job fair in Dallas, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. LM Otero/Associated Press Given the tight labor market, building skills and networking can hel...

3dBusiness InsidereconomicsImpact

Everything an Olympic champion eats in a day to get enough protein and fiber — without overthinking it

Olympic gold medallist Katie Ledecky fuels for 4-hour training days with veggie omelets and protein-packed dinners. Eggland's Best Katie Ledecky typically trains for 4 hours a day, split into a mornin...

1dBusiness InsiderSportsImpact

I'm a Princeton-educated engineer, but I left the corporate world to pursue a better work-life balance. Doing so helped me become a millionaire by 30.

Luisa Zhou's parents taught her the importance of working hard. Courtesy of Luisa Zhou Luisa Zhou's immigrant parents taught her to work hard and seek security. She ran out of paid time off after help...

1dBusiness InsiderlifestyleImpact

When I left the Marines, I struggled to adjust to civilian life. Finding work in the real world was the most challenging.

The author struggled to adjust to civilian life after the Marines. jacoblund/Getty Images I planned to be in the Marines for my entire career, but I left early to pursue entrepreneurship. Some of the ...

4dBusiness InsidersocietyImpact

Interior designers share the 9 biggest mistakes people make when decorating a living room — and how to avoid them

A few simple design mistakes could be ruining the look of your living room. sheilasay/Getty Images Interior designers told us the top mistakes people make when styling and decorating a living room . T...

6dBusiness Insiderlifestyle

I’ve tested 30 smart locks, and these are the best

A smart lock is an easy solution to some common problems. Locked yourself out? Need to let a friend in to water the plants? Your latchkey kid lost their key? Hands are full, and it’s raining cats and ...

6dThe VergeTechnology

I thought downsizing would be hard for our family of 4. It ended up changing our lives for the better.

The author's family moved from Texas to Colorado and downsized their home. Courtesy of Vivaciously Chelsea I moved my family from a 3,300-square-foot house to 1,200 square feet of living space. The mo...

3dBusiness InsiderlifestyleImpact

Some flight attendants at ultra-low-cost carriers make more than United crew. Here's how much they earn.

An Allegiant flight attendant. David Becker/AP Flight attendants at ultra-low-cost carriers earn a base pay of between $22 and $68 per hour. Allegiant cabin crew earn higher base pay than those at Uni...

1dBusiness InsidereconomicsImpact

McDonald's CEO says these 3 food trends will define 2026

Chris Kempczinski says he eats at McDonald's three to four times a week. Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images McDonald's CEO placed his bets for what will win the fast ...

5dBusiness Insiderlifestyle

Here are the best Apple Watch deals available right now

The last-gen Apple Watch Ultra 2 is on sale starting at $549, matching its lowest price to date. | Photo: Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge In September, Apple launched its latest fleet of smartwatch...

5dThe VergeTechnology

I'm a trauma surgeon turned longevity CEO. I get up at 5 a.m., avoid snacks, and keep my phone out of my bedroom.

Dr. Darshan Shah said doing the small things consistently had the biggest impact on his personal health journey. Madeline Tolle for BI This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dr. Darshan...

2dBusiness InsiderHealthImpact

I had 90 days to find a job after getting laid off while on a work visa. A $50 book helped me land my dream role.

Aman Goyal Aman Goyal After being laid off last year, Aman Goyal faced pressure during his job search due to his visa status. Within two months of searching, he landed his dream role as an associate p...

2dBusiness Insidersociety

6 home-decor choices that will never go out of style, according to interior designers

The hallmark of timeless home decor is that it lasts well over time and showcases personality. Benjamin C Tankersley/For The Washington Post via Getty Images Business Insider asked interior designers ...

5dBusiness InsiderlifestyleImpact

My nonprofit celebrates birthdays for families who can't afford them. In 14 years, I've never grown tired of seeing their joy.

Paige Chenault Lohoefer founded The Birthday Project in 2012 Courtesy of This be Grace Paige Chenault Lohoefer is the founder of the nonprofit The Birthday Party Project. The organization celebrates k...

Jan 13Business InsidersocietyImpact
←3 / 8→

Categories

lifestyle151Technology44Entertainment26society18economics17Health12culture5real_estate5
Clear filter

Sources

Business Insider86
IGN43
The Verge17
South China Morning Post2
ABC News1
Euronews1