Jim Franck, 81, is a homebuilder in Oregon who has no plans to stop working, despite being financially comfortable. Brooke Herbert for BI This interview is based on a conversation with Jim Franck, 81,...
captiontk Kaitlyn Rosati For a long time, I've dreamed of moving to Italy — and finally, I'm feeling ready to take that step. Before I get a more permanent visa, I'm doing a 90-day trial run in ...
You’re not ready for this level of weirdness. There's never a shortage of exciting and innovative tech at CES. A superthin TV and tri-folding phone are cool and all, but sometimes the weirdest gadgets...
I took a cruise to Alaska and had an incredible time. Jacqueline Dole I've been on lots of cruises, but my sailing to Alaska on the Disney Wonder really stands out. From the exciting excursions to the...
The author and his wife struggled with communication at first. Courtesy of Kimanzi Constable My wife loves chatting and needs to talk out everything, while I'm an introvert and prefer silence. We stru...
Rita Ora and Ryan Seacrest at the Times Square Ball on December 30, 2025 in New York City. Kristina Bumphrey/Penske Media via Getty Images The tradition of watching the ball drop in Times Square on Ne...
I went to Hawaii for the first time and stayed on the island of Oahu. Megan duBois I visited Hawaii for the first time, and there are five things I wish I'd known before I left. Figuring out that ther...
add caption Faina Gurevich/Shutterstock Every US state has a capitol that houses its state legislature. Many state capitols are domed buildings similar to the US Capitol, but others are more unique. M...
I realized I should've packed more versatile clothing for my trip to Italy. Chloe Caldwell I travel to northern Italy often and have a good idea of what to pack. However, I still find myself bringing ...
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...
Watching K-dramas helped Jane Newman through lockdown. It also sparked a curiosity about South Korea that eventually led her to move there. Greg Samborski. Burnout and physical strain from Jane Newman...
After her travels came to an end, Claire Drinkwater decided to settle down somewhere new. Provided by Claire Drinkwater After heartbreak and burnout, Claire Drinkwater rekindled a long-held dream of t...
Major US airports report major delays and cancellations the day after Christmas due to weather conditions. Jim Vondruska/Getty Images Major US airports are reporting more than 1,029 delays and 351 can...
The author is helping her mom purge her stuff. Courtesy of the author Swedish death cleaning is the practice of decluttering one's belongings before death. Though still in good health, my mom is gradu...
Carla Caputo says she always follows a few key rules when in clients' homes. Citigroup Carla Caputo helps coordinate art purchases and collections for Citi's high-net-worth clients. She always takes a...
I used the time over Christmas and in between the years to redesign my website. This time I decided to make it in the theme of an evil Sith Lord that commands the Galactic Cookie Empire, because I fou...
President Donald Trump, speaks accompanied by first lady Melania Trump, during a NORAD, North American Aerospace Defense Command, Tracks Santa Operation call at his Mar-a-Lago club, Wednesday, Dec. 24...
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...
The author took just a backpack on her two-week train journey through Europe, and she had everything she really needed. Joey Hadden/Business Insider I traveled by train through four European countries...
White Horse Tavern in Newport, Rhode Island. Wangkun Jia/Shutterstock From Revolutionary War-era inns to classic diners, every state has restaurants with stories. The '76 House in Tappan, New York, wa...