For some entrepreneurs, becoming their own boss was a no-brainer. Maybe they come from a family of business owners, or never really felt fulfilled working a standard 9-to-5 job. For others, the signs may not be so evident, leaving them to wonder, “Am I ready to take the leap? Am I even supposed to be…
Sydney Opera House, designed by Danish architect Mr Jorn Oberg Utzon, at first light as the sun rises over Sydney harbor and city center skyscrapers. Ucg | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Monday, while the Reserve Bank of Australia will kickstart its two-day policy meeting where it is expected to…
People typically request time off at least a couple of weeks in advance. Elan Bibas, 25, had just three days to ask for an eight-week leave. In late May, Bibas says he was working full-time as a management technology consultant when he got the call: The producers of “Love Island USA” wanted him to be…
Struggling to stay on top of your money is not a unique problem. But neurodivergent people — such as those with autism or ADHD — can face a unique set of challenges when managing their finances, says Andrea Ewalefo, founder of Modern Lady Vibes, a financial coaching business specializing in neurodivergent women of color. One…
If I hear one more hedge fund oligarch on television tell me that the data center buildout/artificial intelligence story is just like the dot-com bubble, I am going to tear someone else’s hair out because I don’t have enough to demonstrate my full frustration. Many of the people opining and whining about how this moment could…
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures, as he arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., Sept. 26, 2025. Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters President Donald Trump warned Sunday of widespread layoffs if the federal government shuts down this week, telling NBC News that “we are going to cut a lot of the people that … we’re able…
Vice President JD Vance visits “Fox News Sunday” on January 11, 2025. Paul Morigi | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Vice President JD Vance on Sunday said he is optimistic about the future of TikTok in the U.S. “I feel very confident that we have successfully separated this company from TikTok global and actually…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks to members of the media outside the Grace Agard-Harewood Older Adult Club in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, U.S., Sept. 15, 2025. Jeenah Moon | Reuters New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Sunday that he is suspending his bid for re-election. His announcement could give…
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks to members of the media alongside fellow Republicans during a press conference following Republicans weekly policy lunch on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 3, 2025. Nathan Howard | Reuters As congressional Democrats push to tie extending Affordable Care Act insurance subsidies to the government funding…
As a former world champion debater, Kate Mason, PhD, knows that the way you communicate can matter just as much as your message. Mason, who lives in Sydney, Australia, spent a decade working in communications at companies like Google and YouTube before becoming an executive coach and founding her own strategic communications firm, Hedgehog +…
