Wendy's, Allbirds, and Saks are among those closing stores and restaurants in 2026, citing long-term strategy and shifting consumer habits.

Paramount Plus carries an impressive selection of programming, starting at just $9 a month. Here's what we think of the app after long-term testing.

Alex Bruesewitz has gone from a MAGA influencer to Donald Trump's celebrity ambassador, ushering a stream of stars to the president's side.

I've slept on the Saatva HD for a year. It resists sagging, sleeps cool, and delivers support for plus-size and combination sleepers.

Sam Altman said that having a child changed his view on infinite scroll and algorithmic feeds. "I want him to play in the dirt for now," he said.

After testing 14 cheap mattresses under $500, these are the best for pressure relief, cooling, comfort, and durability.

Search and rescue is underway after the first US combat aircraft loss over Iran, reports say. This isn't the first aircraft lost in the war though.

My eight-hour ride in Amtrak's business class on the Pennsylvanian to New York City had perks, but the upgrade didn't feel so different from coach.

As a longtime employee, I think the Nespresso Vertuo Next machine and Lego Easter baskets are some of the best things to get at Costco right now.

From Willie Nelson of Texas to Prince of Minnesota, every state has its own famous musician.

I moved to an off-grid cabin. At first, I had a hard time meeting people as a remote worker in a rural area, but I eventually built a great community.

TS Lombard sees either a recession, an inflation surge, or an economic re-acceleration coming from the Middle East supply chain damage.

In West Africa, there's a territory the size of Colorado that doesn't officially belong to any nation. Photos show life in Western Sahara.

The best briefcases for men combine polished style with practical storage, making it easy to carry your work essentials every day.

Dell was one of the 18 US-owned companies Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened on Tuesday. This is how it's advising it's employees to stay safe.

Free VPNs can encrypt your traffic and mask your IP address, but they don't make you anonymous. Here's when a free VPN is enough and when paying makes more sense.

As a solo shopper on a tight grocery budget, I buy fresh and frozen ingredients at Aldi to make cheap dinners, lunches, snacks, and breakfasts.

Since the Iran war began, jet fuel prices have outpaced those of oil, doubling in price to over $220 a barrel, according to S&P Global Platts data.

On road trips, it's easy to settle for fast food. However, from Texas barbecue to Maine lobster rolls, some local spots make the trip more memorable.

I was busy building a business, so my son had to come along for the ride. I even dragged him around the world. Thankfully, it all benefited him.

A Pentagon research arm wants missiles built faster as the US confronts costly weapons, limited stockpiles, and the demands of high-intensity war.

OpenAI shocked many in Silicon Valley by buying tech talk show TBPN. Here's what smart people across the tech and media worlds are saying.

Our family scored a low, historically good 30-year mortgage rate on our home in 2019. We had more kids and have outgrown it, but we feel stuck.

Grandma Francine Bookbinder pays for all three generations of her family to go on vacation twice a year. She said it's her and her husband's pleasure.

President Donald Trump appointed several women to high-ranking roles in his administration, including the first female White House chief of staff.

OpenAI's purchase of TBPN sparks debate on tech industry influence. TBPN hosts vow independence, but will competitors still engage with the show?

Microsoft AI has made its in-house models for transcription, speech recognition, and image generation available on Foundry.

A24's buzzy new dark comedy "The Drama" stars Robert Pattinson and Zendaya as an engaged couple. Its plot twist has sparked backlash online.

I spent two days in Chicago for the first time. I regretted exploring too many neighborhoods and visiting in the winter.

Before turning 50, I set a goal to complete a half-Ironman race. By changing workouts and focusing on endurance, I got in the best shape of my life.

A couple could only afford a smaller home in their ideal location. With little equity, they borrowed money based on the home's future value to renovate.

Camille Manaois got rejection after rejection when she applied for jobs on-line. After 56 rejections, she mailed her resume instead and it paid off.

A health reporter told ChatGPT everything she ate for two weeks. AI beat food-tracking apps by pointing out the sources of empty calories, but was also quite annoying.

United Airlines followed JetBlue in increasing bag fee prices as jet fuel costs surge due to the Iran war. It will cost at least $45 to check a bag.

AI architects discuss tech's growing autonomy and its impact on jobs, education, science, healthcare, and more.

The basket of stocks has outperformed the S&P 500 by 32 percentage points since inception.

"The equity market may be looking in the rear-view earnings mirror and taking comfort from such robust profits growth," says Albert Edwards.

Gerta Malaj used to advise firms on what to pay employees. She warns against following common advice, like doing too much market research.

Apple's SVP Eddy Cue reflected on the iTunes Store's launch and its revolutionary impact on the music industry and Apple's services on TBPN.

After hitting their FIRE number in 2015, one couple quit their jobs to travel the world. They've been living off their portfolio ever since.

JPMorgan has piloted a new tool to track juniors' notoriously long hours.

ICE is snapping up real estate in a push to streamline its mass deportation efforts.

Shark Tank investor Daymond John details his daily routine, from early morning fitness to managing his clothing brand, FUBU, and investments in Miami.

McKinsey and other consulting firms are using AI to streamline management structures — what some call The Great Flattening.

Tech billionaires Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are advocating for space data centers to scale AI. Scientists say it can get expensive fast.

A lawsuit over a disputed stake in SpaceX shares could help determine how billions of dollars in private-market gains are divvied up before an IPO.

This Cal Poly computer science student says professors lag on AI as students already use tools like ChatGPT for learning, not cheating, in class.

For decades, elite corporate law firms have relied on the billable hour to fuel profits. Can the model survive the age of AI?

Simon Willison said AI agents are making him more affective... and exhausted.

Ethan Evans, a former Amazon VP, explained why "mutiny" is the best way to get a bad manager removed during an appearance on The Peterman Pod.