Less formal indicators of a recession, from lipstick sales to diaper rashes, have persisted over decades even if their accuracy is dubious.
I'm a career pivot coach who helps people in the entertainment industry transfer their skills. The move is scary but I've never been happier.
Alexis Walker is a career pivot coach and Hollywood makeup artist. She shared with BI the experience of shifting her career focus.
Taylor Swift is in her WAG era — here's every time she's cheered on Travis Kelce and the Chiefs
Taylor Swift has made a habit of cheering for the Kansas City Chiefs since she began dating NFL star Travis Kelce.
We moved our family from California to Texas. Our income is lower, but we spend less and love the lifestyle.
The Ruiz family moved from San Bernardino to San Antonio in September after the Line Fire destroyed everything in their bedroom and dining room.
I'm a Marine who founded a defense systems technology company. Here's why I started my company in Puerto Rico.
Jonathan Soto-Nieves is a Puerto Rican Marine who moved back to his home country after 20 years to found a tech startup.
What to know about Scott Bessent, Trump's new Treasury secretary
From his years working for George Soros to his role as a key economic advisor to Trump, Bessent has extensive if contradictory Wall Street experience.
Photos show how 700 of Titanic's 2,200 passengers survived thanks to rescue by the RMS Carpathia
The RMS Carpathia came to the rescue of stranded Titanic passengers after the shipwreck and sinking, saving over 700 survivors from the icy water.
The tech leaders poised to help Trump run the government
Donald Trump is set to welcome a cadre of Silicon Valley insiders to help run his second administration.
Celebrities who died in 2024
We look back on the stars we lost in 2024, including Quincy Jones, Liam Payne, Jimmy Carter, Shannen Doherty, and Pete Rose.
How young students in one Georgia district are getting an edge on careers in AI
Students at Seckinger High School in Gwinnett County, Georgia, learn math, science, English, and history through an AI lens.
Janet Yellen expects the US to hit debt limit before the end of January
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said her department will soon need to take "extraordinary measures" to prevent the US from defaulting on its debt.
Trump asks the Supreme Court to put the law that would ban TikTok on hold
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court to pause the law that would ban TikTok in mid-January until after his inauguration.
I'm an entrepreneur who has lived in Washington, Texas, Ireland, and North Dakota. My favorite place has incredible community support for small businesses.
Jaymes O'Pheron is a Fargo-based entrepreneur who has lived in Washington, Texas, Ireland, and North Dakota. His favorite spot might surprise you.
Christmas Eve jackpot hits $1 billion in largest ever December Mega Millions prize
The Mega Millions jackpot hit an estimated $1 billion on Tuesday ahead of the Christmas Eve drawing, according to the Mega Millions website.
The full list of major US companies slashing staff this year, including Meta, ExxonMobil, and Boeing
Companies have continued to cut jobs in 2024 after a wave of layoffs last year. Meta, Boeing, Google, and Tesla are among those shedding staff.
Meet the new Trump administration staffers who will shape key US policies starting in 2025
See who Trump has tapped to be part of his administration.
Parents make more money if their kids are enrolled in universal pre-K, study finds. Here's why.
A new study found that parents who enrolled their kids in a universal pre-K program saw increased earnings by about 20% and more working hours.
Government shutdown looms as House fails to pass funding bill championed by Musk and Trump
The House of Representatives failed to pass a stripped-down spending bill, pushing the government closer to a partial shutdown.
Republicans scrap spending bill after pressure campaign from Elon Musk
Republicans in Congress withdrew a spending bill that would've funded the government until mid-March after pressure from Elon Musk.
The bird flu outbreak keeps getting more worrying
Health officials said the first "severe" case of the H5N1 virus was reported in a human this week, with the person being hospitalized.