Long time lurker here. My family had a pen-and-paper game we'd play on long drives to visit my great-grandmother. After she passed, I spent the holidays recreating it: https://a26z.fun How it works: F...
The author visits a once-abandoned theme park near Bethesda, Maryland. Joey Hadden/Business Insider I explored a Maryland amusement park that was abandoned over 50 years ago. Nature has since taken ov...
Carol Klenfner has found a renewed sense of competition after picking up ping pong later in life. Mark Adam Miller / Business Insider Carol Klenfner credits ping pong for keeping her mind sharp and ac...
Jensen Huang, Jeff Bezos, and Mary Barra all started far from the top. Getty Images Many of the world's most powerful business leaders began their careers in more humble ways. From Jensen Huang workin...
Beachgoers enjoys the warm weather Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Marta Lavandier/Associated Press Ghost vacationing — where you secretly take time off work — can b...
The San Diego River overflowed on New Year's Day. K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune via Getty Images San Diego Airport faced significant disruption to flooding and an equipment outage. Dozens ...
Darlene McCord-Ochoa helps pay her mortgage by renting out rooms in her home. Courtesy of Darlene McCord-Ochoa Dee McCord-Ochoa makes extra income by renting out rooms in her home. She lost her income...
Magic: The Gathering had some great sets in 2025, but it also showed Wizards of the Coast perhaps straying a little too far from what makes the long-running card game special. That’s not to say Univer...
Living in Miami, Florida, is wonderful, but I still miss home sometimes. Crystal Bolin Photography/Getty Images I grew up in West Virginia but moved to Miami, Florida, as an adult. I've now lived here...
Italy's Puglia region is attracting luxury travelers trying to escape the crowds of Rome and Florence. Aerial_Views/Getty Images Wealthy travelers are skipping luxury destinations that have become ove...
captionTK Milagros Costabel As someone born completely blind , I was often told I'd never get to travel the world. Getting my guide dog changed that, and in three years, we've been to over a dozen cou...
Tech execs like Mark Zuckerberg, left, and Sundar Pichai, right, have spoken about their approach to parenting. Anna Moneymaker/Justin Sullivan/Getty It's not surprising many tech CEOs would have scre...
Getty Images; Rebecca Zisser/BI We gathered the best productivity habits from top executives featured in our Power Hours series. High achievers protect their mornings, eat protein-rich meals, and opti...
I spend an embarrassing amount of time watching prices move, partly out of professional duty and partly because I hate paying full price. This week’s crop finally rewarded the obsession. There are a f...
The author and her children have enjoyed the slower pace of living in a small town≥ Courtesy of Kathy Larson Moving from a big city to a small town brought both challenges and unexpected joys for my f...
It’s a new month, a new year, and a terrific time to be a LEGO fan. New set releases really petered out in November , and especially in December, when literally zero new sets came out. Thankfully, the...
The author (not pictured) is the oldest of her eight siblings. Florin Prunoiu/Getty Images/Image Source I'm the oldest of eight, including five foster siblings, and our house was always a busy place. ...
I think Virgin Islands National Park is one of the best to visit in the winter. Emily Hart After traveling to all 63 US national parks , I've narrowed down my favorites to visit in the winter. Parks l...
Gen Z is redefining drinking culture to skip hangovers entirely, prioritizing non-alcoholic options and THC drinks over a traditional boozy night out. Annette Riedl/picture alliance via Getty Images G...
I tried looking for my dream home in various parts of the United States. Florida was great, but I eventually fell in love with the Midwest. Joe Opaleski After college in Florida , I spent time traveli...