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June 27, 2024

Testing brands, counting railcars, and watching ‘Mary Poppins’: how a young Warren Buffett found winning stocks

Warren Buffett points to a framed copy of The New York Times from the 1929 stock market crash, hung on a wall in the Berkshire […]
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June 27, 2024

McDonald’s trialed the McPlant in California and Texas. It failed because people don’t want a meat-free burger from the Golden Arches.

You won't see the McPlant on McDonald's US menus anytime soon. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images You won't see the McPlant on McDonald's US menus anytime soon. […]
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June 27, 2024

I had a hard time accepting my mother’s fiancé. When she asked me and my sisters to walk her down the aisle, it helped me let go.

Katrina Donham, left, with her sisters, a photo of their brother, and her mom on their mother's wedding day. Courtesy Katrina Donham I was a […]
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June 27, 2024

Uber and Lyft drivers share their top strategies for getting you to leave a tip — and why going the extra mile for riders often isn’t worth it

Drivers for Uber and Lyft told BI that helping with luggage doesn't lead to consistent tips. Drivers in the story aren't pictured. Igor Alecsander Uber […]
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June 27, 2024

Job interviews are about to get a whole lot more stressful

Taking the S2, which measures cognitive capacities like your reaction time and ability to control distractions, feels like a cross between playing Pong and taking […]
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June 27, 2024

CEOs from Mark Zuckerberg to Sundar Pichai explain why companies are making cuts this year

Mark Zuckerberg and Sundar Pichai have attributed some layoffs to pandemic over-hiring. Anna Moneymaker/Justin Sullivan/Getty Tech industry layoffs are ongoing and widespread, impacting companies like […]
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June 27, 2024

Patagonia gave 90 staff a choice — relocate across the US or leave the company. They’ve got 3 days to decide.

The Patagonia logo is a status symbol for tech workers and mountaineers alike. Michael M. Santiago/ Getty Patagonia has told 90 customer service staff to […]
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June 27, 2024

Here’s how inflation has ratcheted up the cost of basics like housing and food for families across the US

Inflation has hit essentials like food and housing harder than the broader Consumer Price Index. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Daily essentials are inflating faster than broad […]
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June 27, 2024

Here’s where Trump and Biden stand on reining in soaring home prices and rents ahead of their first debate

Donald Trump and Joe Biden Luke Hales and Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images A steep shortage of homes has created a serious housing crisis across the country. […]
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June 27, 2024

Work friends are over and maybe that’s actually fine

Work friendships are dying out, and it may be for the best. Martin Barraud/Getty, claylib/Getty, AndyL/Getty, Mark Weiss/Getty, vauvau/Getty, Tyler Le/BI The best stretch of […]
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