Fung said mentees should take the lead on setting goals. FreshSplash/Getty Images Fiona Fung said that mentees should set their own specific goals. Fung, who previously worked at Microsoft and Meta, a...
$15 minimum wage signs outside the Capitol Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Minimum wage increased in 19 states on January 1, affecting over 8 million workers. Washington, D.C., leads wit...
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...
Christmas shoppers browse in Aritzia on December 24, 2025 in New York City. Jeremy Weine/Getty Images Canadian fashion retailer Aritzia has enjoyed considerable success in recent years. 2025 was the y...
caption tk Chelsia Durkee I spent last New Year's Eve on a solo trip, celebrating with new friends from around the world . It felt meaningful to start the year focused on what brings me joy: new exper...
captiontk Justine Lee I tried Ree Drummond's cacio e pepe ravioli recipe, and I was shocked by how simple it was to make. The recipe only called for six ingredients, and it came together in just 20 mi...
A strong economy doesn't mean good news for job seekers this time around. Spencer Platt/Getty Images The US economy looks strong, but job growth remains slow — creating a "jobless boom."...
Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams star as Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander in "Heated Rivalry." Sabrina Lantos/HBO Max The romance drama "Heated Rivalry" became a surprise hit after i...
Different denim styles, fitted-yet-flared pants, and athleisure looks are trending this year, but some fashions are already going out of style. Edward Berthelot/Getty Images Business Insider spoke wit...
Celebrities over 50 share some common habits that help keep them healthy. Monty Brinton/CBS via Getty Images; Taylor Hill/FilmMagic; Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Celebrities over 50 are often aske...
Business Insider wants to hear about your healthcare experience. Frazao Studio Latino/Getty Images The cost of health insurance is rising in 2026 and crucial funding for hospitals is dwindling. US pol...
Venezuela underwent major economic and social changes in the mid-20th century. Jack Manning/Getty Images Venezuela, home to the world's largest oil reserves, was once among the world's richest nations...
Brick is a $59 gadget designed to help cut down on phone screen time. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider I've been using Brick, a $59 gadget designed to help cut down on phone screen time. It acts...
BI There's nothing like a perfect sentence to take the reader by the scruff of their neck and shake them awake. On Business Insider's Discourse team this year, we wrote thousands of sentences to illum...
Netflix began hosting NFL games on Christmas in 2024. Brooke Sutton/Getty Images NFL Christmas games have moved to Netflix and Amazon as sports start to shift to streaming. Amazon and YouTube TV lead ...
My 90-year-old grandpa worked a part-time job for 30 years after he retired. He said it helped him stay healthy, among other perks. Allie Hubers My grandpa worked during retirement , which he says hel...
Julius Bruch, a former McKinsey consultant, explains why he left to build an AI healthtech startup —and how consulting prepared him for the leap. Julius Bruch After about 7 years at McKinsey, Ju...
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...
A family of four is stranded in Puerto Rico after their Frontier flight back to Colorado was canceled due to Nicolas Maduro's capture by the US. MIGUEL J. RODRIGUEZ CARRILLO/Getty Images Nilgen Velazc...
The restaurant industry is grappling with major changes this year — and there are big questions about finances, consumer behavior, and labor issues on operators' minds. Scott Suchman/For The Was...