As a flight attendant, I see passengers make common travel mistakes, from not choosing their seats to getting to the airport at the wrong time.

A former Meta engineer reflects on his journey from wedding DJ to tech, his 13-year career, and life after a layoff.

Traveling with just a backpack has shown me I can exercise anywhere. I pack one quick-dry, breathable shirt, a pair of shorts, and two sports bras.

Our most comfortable travel pants feel stylish, stretchy, and low maintenance. These pairs come with the exact versatility we needed on long trips.

My mother and mother-in-law help with childcare, and I'm grateful, but I need more help to get work done. Our daughter is starting part-time day care.

In this Sunday edition of Business Insider Today, we're tackling the age-old debate of whether shorts are appropriate for the office.

Beta Technologies unveiled the MV250, an autonomous, hybrid-electric aircraft that can carry cargo for militaries, at the Farnborough Airshow.

Spooky season is creeping earlier on the calendar, with some candy hitting retail shelves earlier than ever ahead of the actual holiday.

Drusilla Blackman, a former Harvard and Columbia dean of admissions, says parents should have meals as a family and ignore the neighbors' advice.

Every office has its RTO personalities: the coffee badgers, the midweek warriors, and the 5-day faithfuls.

Nissan is using AI cameras to track how factory workers move. They say it reduces injuries and cut health and safety costs.

Ikea expands its buyback program to all US stores, appealing to budget-conscious and design-savvy shoppers in the growing secondhand market.

KKR has pledged to give future employees a stake in the businesses they buy. We spoke to three employees of one company to see how they're spending it.

A "granny pod" ad inspired Caitlin Swann to build an ADU in her backyard for her parents when they retired. Now they're steps from their grandkids.

Acorns CFO Seth Wunder said early education can help alleviate the fear that comes with getting started with investing in markets.

Dietitians say one type of ultra-processed food may be especially bad for risk of cancer and heart disease. More than half of us indulge in it daily.

Thomas Flohr is the founder of VistaJet, a private aviation service. He's based in Switzerland but travels often between their 25 offices worldwide.

Nvidia engineer Sean James makes the case that AI data centers "need to fade into the background" so they're visibly "unremarkable."

Sunday Robotics, Weave, and 1X are all starting with the same core task: laundry. Here's why it has become their favorite gateway into the home.

People are embracing changing careers, upskilling, and becoming their own bosses in the sluggish job market.

Trump alum and voluble Substacker Dean Ball is angling to shape the future of OpenAI, if he can get people to listen.

Government officials are warning about a wave of cyberattacks on water utilities in the US. Here's how hackers can impact water systems.

Find the best cat food for your pet, with nutritious picks informed by four years of research and interviews with veterinary experts.

Warren Buffett's famous cash pile shrank last quarter as new CEO Greg Abel ramped up spending on stocks and buybacks to multi-year highs.

I skipped the expensive birthday venue and invited all of my son's friends to our home. It turned into our favorite party yet.

After repeatedly failing to teach my kids to ride bikes, I paid an instructor $300 to do it. They were riding independently within 45 minutes.

Moving our 350-square-foot tiny home on wheels across states from California to Bend, Oregon, had issues, but everything went better than we expected.

Kati Gyselinck traded her secure, but unfulfilled lifestyle for a fresh start in another country. She downsized and found joy in the simpler things.

Some of the biggest challenges of moving to Paris from the UK weren't what I expected, from language barriers to vacation culture to fashion.

A survey shows that Gen Z likes nightlife, but values third spaces and other types of socializing just as much. Here are the best cities for Gen Z around the world.

Our six-day Orlando trip for a family of five cost about $8,620. But I strategized beforehand to earn credit card points that reduced the cost.

In NYC, finding a place to live isn't easy. So when William Swanson found the right listing, he jumped on it — even though his new roommate was 70.

Instagram head Adam Mosseri said he's "pro" wearing shorts at the office. A stylist told us how to wear them and still look professional.

Everyone warned me about parenting during the teen years. Sure, there are hard parts, but there's a fun side to it, too.

Soldiers can provide feedback on new systems, but they also have to learn how to use them without sacrificing the combat training they need.

Data centers are driving demand for electricians, installers, and maintenance workers, with some jobs paying $10 more an hour than similar roles.

My family moved in with my parents because I wanted more time with them. When my dad was diagnosed with Parkinson's, I knew it was the right call.

Norwegian troops are bringing battlefield skills and a Viking-inspired warrior mentality to training Ukrainian soldiers on NATO soil.

A certified sleep scientist tried 12 cooling pillows during a heat wave. Her top picks offer superior heat dissipation, breathability, and support.

My grandmother is dividing her assets while she's still alive. I had mixed feelings about it at first, but I'm glad she started the conversation.

OpenAI product manager Ty Geri told Business Insider that the AI lab hires people who are passionate about the mission and experiment.

Michael and Connie Frost are raising their granddaughter Kinsley in Georgia, balancing their retirement and her education needs.

Arena CEO Anastasios Angelopoulos said companies are "terrified" of working with frontier AI companies and China-based open models.

Bags are getting bigger for the 2026 fall season. Fashion fans and stylists say massive, slouchy totes will be everywhere, replacing small purses.

Replit CEO Amjad Masad said his company's office has become "more vibrant" since his software engineers started vibe coding.

Even experts disagree about how to optimize protein. Here's how to find your "sweet spot" for longevity and making gains, and which foods to include.

Andrew Caldwell says AI lets him build more, blurs the lines between team roles, and raises the stakes for human oversight.

Bank of America said voters' concerns about the K-shaped economy could cause an upheaval in markets this fall.

Rather than let clutter take over his garage, Jayden Lee transformed it into a wellness hub where he and his friends can use a sauna and cold plunge.

A credit card point enthusiast explains how she strategically makes purchases in the pursuit of earning more points.