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I've worked at Target for 23 years. What started as a college job has transformed into a career.

Justin Howells, Target's group vice president for Pacific Northwest stores. Matt Hage/AP Content Services for Target Target is getting a new CEO in the New Year — one who started with the compan...

Dec 26Business InsidereconomicsImpact

2 in 3 Americans think AI will cause major harm to humans in the next 20 years [pdf]

Article URL: https://www.pewresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2025/03/pi_2025.04.03_us-public-and-ai-experts_topline.pdf Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46412411 Points: 9 # ...

Dec 28Hacker NewsTechnologyImpact

My daughters attended Harvard, Yale, and Stanford; they then became the CEOs of YouTube and 23andMe. Letting them fail helped them grow into leaders.

Anne Wojcicki and Susan Wojcicki Andrew Harnik/ Getty Images; Eric Gaillard/ Reuters Esther Wojcicki taught her three daughters that it was OK to fail and try again. She said emphasizing independence ...

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I quit my job at 35 after my husband died. It's been 6 years, and finding a new job has been harder than expected.

Alex Delaney sits at the memorial bench for her late husband. Courtesy of Alex Delaney Alex Delaney describes her career and life changes after her husband's sudden death. She faced challenges returni...

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Michael Bloomberg says young people tend to make the same mistake when choosing a job

Michael Bloomberg Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty Images Michael Bloomberg said he opted for a lower-paying job when he started his banking career. Bloomberg said young people are "looking at ...

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4 things to do if you get fired from your job

Job coaches say you shouldn't lie in interviews, but you don't need to go into too much detail about why your last role didn't work out. Jackyenjoyphotography/Getty Images If you get fired from a job,...

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'To Me That's a Slight Mental Illness' — CM Punk Compares 'Unhealthy' Anger Over Stranger Things Ending to John Cena's Final WWE Match

Wrestling superstar CM Punk has compared the online anger at the ending of Stranger Things to the backlash to John Cena's final WWE match, saying both fandoms sometimes display “a slight mental illnes...

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Gen Z is 'Zebra Striping' their way out of hangovers

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...

Jan 1Business InsiderlifestyleImpact

Gen Z-ers are taking to Pinterest to find their aesthetic and figure out interview fits, an exec for the platform says

A Pinterest executive said Gen Zers use the platform to find their unique aesthetics. Edward Berthelot/Getty Images Gen Zers use Pinterest in a very different way from their parents or even older sibl...

Jan 1Business InsiderlifestyleImpact

After getting laid off from a corporate job, I started bartending — and it changed my approach to office work

Julie Levin Courtesy of Julie Levin Julie Levin used bartending to reset her career after a 2023 marketing layoff. She said bartending taught her resilience, humility, and the value of a positive atti...

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'Where Was She?': Stranger Things Actress Absent From Season 5 Says Filming Would Have Helped Her Obtain Health Insurance During Cancer Battle

Stranger Things actress Jennifer Marshall, who played Max's mom Susan, has called out her character's absence in the show's final season — and said that being able to film scenes would have helped fun...

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My 65-year-old mom is healthy, but she started purging her stuff. Being part of the process is helping me learn about my family.

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...

Dec 26Business InsiderlifestyleImpact

I run alcohol-free nightlife events in NYC. Most of my guests aren't sober — they just don't want to drink.

Sam Bail, hosts nightlife events in New York — without alcohol Courtesy of Sam Bail Sam Bail founded Bright Nights Social to host alcohol-free nightlife events in New York City. She hosts cookin...

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I hosted an 'admin night' party to tackle boring tasks with my friends. We dressed comfortably, ate snacks, and fed off each other's productivity.

Molly Ward hosted an admin night with her friends to get tasks done. Molly Ward Molly Ward hosted an admin night to tackle tasks with friends in Washington, DC. The event combined productivity and soc...

Jan 1Business InsiderlifestyleImpact

America wants to party — just softer

Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI In 2026, quitting smoking and joining a gym are no longer enough for a new year's resolution. Young adults, addicted to their phones and exhausted with dating apps , are reso...

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As a mom of 4, I've done every parenting phase. Middle school has been the hardest — and the most humbling.

The author says that parenting middle schoolers can be hard. VISION4RY-L4NGU4GE/Getty Images/iStockphoto Parenting middle schoolers can be challenging, but key lessons can make it more manageable. Avo...

Dec 28Business InsidersocietyImpact

My kids are growing up 400 miles from their cousins. It's shown me that family can be whatever you want it to be.

The author's kids (not pictured) don't live near their cousins. Sam Edwards/Getty Images When my family moved in 2017, we moved away from my kids' only cousins. Their childhood looks different from mi...

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The rise of the AI wingman

Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BI Daters are using AI to slide into the DMs and craft Hinge profiles. Three singles told Business Insider that they had used ChatGPT for pick-up lines, dating app bios, an...

Dec 26Business InsiderTechnologyImpact

I help people over 40 get hired. My advice: Don't focus on passion — prioritize your '3 C's.'

Loren Greiff Parker Pfister Older job seekers risk long-term unemployment if they focus solely on finding passion, says executive coach Loren Greiff. Greiff advises her clients to first figure out how...

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Influencer content is fuel for an internet-obsessed administration

Just a day after publishing a 40-minute video alleging fraud at Minnesota daycare centers, Nick Shirley had the vice president's attention. In Shirley's video, he and another man identified only as "D...

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I've worked at Target for 23 years. What started as a college job has transformed into a career.

2 in 3 Americans think AI will cause major harm to humans in the next 20 years [pdf]

My daughters attended Harvard, Yale, and Stanford; they then became the CEOs of YouTube and 23andMe. Letting them fail helped them grow into leaders.

I quit my job at 35 after my husband died. It's been 6 years, and finding a new job has been harder than expected.

Michael Bloomberg says young people tend to make the same mistake when choosing a job

4 things to do if you get fired from your job

'To Me That's a Slight Mental Illness' — CM Punk Compares 'Unhealthy' Anger Over Stranger Things Ending to John Cena's Final WWE Match

Gen Z is 'Zebra Striping' their way out of hangovers

Gen Z-ers are taking to Pinterest to find their aesthetic and figure out interview fits, an exec for the platform says

After getting laid off from a corporate job, I started bartending &mdash;&nbsp;and it changed my approach to office work

'Where Was She?': Stranger Things Actress Absent From Season 5 Says Filming Would Have Helped Her Obtain Health Insurance During Cancer Battle

My 65-year-old mom is healthy, but she started purging her stuff. Being part of the process is helping me learn about my family.

I run alcohol-free nightlife events in NYC. Most of my guests aren't sober &mdash; they just don't want to drink.

I hosted an 'admin night' party to tackle boring tasks with my friends. We dressed comfortably, ate snacks, and fed off each other's productivity.

America wants to party &mdash; just softer

As a mom of 4, I've done every parenting phase. Middle school has been the hardest &mdash; and the most humbling.

My kids are growing up 400 miles from their cousins. It's shown me that family can be whatever you want it to be.

The rise of the AI wingman

I help people over 40 get hired. My advice: Don't focus on passion &mdash; prioritize your '3 C's.'

Influencer content is fuel for an internet-obsessed administration

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I've worked at Target for 23 years. What started as a college job has transformed into a career.

2 in 3 Americans think AI will cause major harm to humans in the next 20 years [pdf]

My daughters attended Harvard, Yale, and Stanford; they then became the CEOs of YouTube and 23andMe. Letting them fail helped them grow into leaders.

I quit my job at 35 after my husband died. It's been 6 years, and finding a new job has been harder than expected.

Michael Bloomberg says young people tend to make the same mistake when choosing a job

4 things to do if you get fired from your job

'To Me That's a Slight Mental Illness' — CM Punk Compares 'Unhealthy' Anger Over Stranger Things Ending to John Cena's Final WWE Match

Gen Z is 'Zebra Striping' their way out of hangovers

Gen Z-ers are taking to Pinterest to find their aesthetic and figure out interview fits, an exec for the platform says

After getting laid off from a corporate job, I started bartending &mdash;&nbsp;and it changed my approach to office work

'Where Was She?': Stranger Things Actress Absent From Season 5 Says Filming Would Have Helped Her Obtain Health Insurance During Cancer Battle

My 65-year-old mom is healthy, but she started purging her stuff. Being part of the process is helping me learn about my family.

I run alcohol-free nightlife events in NYC. Most of my guests aren't sober &mdash; they just don't want to drink.

I hosted an 'admin night' party to tackle boring tasks with my friends. We dressed comfortably, ate snacks, and fed off each other's productivity.

America wants to party &mdash; just softer

As a mom of 4, I've done every parenting phase. Middle school has been the hardest &mdash; and the most humbling.

My kids are growing up 400 miles from their cousins. It's shown me that family can be whatever you want it to be.

The rise of the AI wingman

I help people over 40 get hired. My advice: Don't focus on passion &mdash; prioritize your '3 C's.'

Influencer content is fuel for an internet-obsessed administration

After getting laid off from a corporate job, I started bartending — and it changed my approach to office work

I run alcohol-free nightlife events in NYC. Most of my guests aren't sober — they just don't want to drink.

America wants to party — just softer

As a mom of 4, I've done every parenting phase. Middle school has been the hardest — and the most humbling.

I help people over 40 get hired. My advice: Don't focus on passion — prioritize your '3 C's.'

After getting laid off from a corporate job, I started bartending — and it changed my approach to office work

I run alcohol-free nightlife events in NYC. Most of my guests aren't sober — they just don't want to drink.

America wants to party — just softer

As a mom of 4, I've done every parenting phase. Middle school has been the hardest — and the most humbling.

I help people over 40 get hired. My advice: Don't focus on passion — prioritize your '3 C's.'