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I'm still working in the medical field at 83. My husband doesn't need me at home staring at him all day — I want to be productive.

Barbara Ford, 83, works in the medical field. Laura Thompson for BI This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Barbara Ford, an 83-year-old registered nurse and patient advocate for a healt...

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I tried Dolly Parton's cornbread, and it was one of the easiest recipes I've ever made

I made Dolly Parton's cornbread, and it was delicious. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider I made Dolly Parton's easy cornbread for breakfast. The recipe has only three main ingredients and is read...

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I'm glad I made time to get to know my grandmother as an adult. Learning about her 99 years helped me see the world differently.

The author's grandmother lived to 99. Courtesy of Tracy Granzyk My grandmother lived to 99, and I got to know her better as an adult than I did as a child. I'm glad we spent that time together and tha...

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Netherlands ushers in Spring with National Tulip Day celebration

The Netherlands celebrated National Tulip Day on Saturday, marking the upcoming arrival of spring and the start of the tulip season. Dutch tulip growers arranged around 200,000 tulips in a vibrant dis...

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After a contractor quoted them $63,000, a woman and her husband built her mom a tiny home for half the cost

Yeli Heidecker and her family built a tiny home for her mom. Yeli Heidecker Yeli Heidecker's mom had been living on her family's property in an RV. Heidecker and her husband decided to build her a tin...

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Italian fashion designer Valentino dies at 93. His legacy was his devotion to dressing women — many adored him.

Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died at age 93. Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis Via Getty Images Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died at 93 in Rome. He launched the ...

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I was skeptical, but Martha Stewart's crispy tofu recipe is my new favorite for a meatless, protein-packed lunch

captionTK Rebecca Strong I've been looking for a high-protein, meatless recipe that I could use for quick, easy lunches . I decided to try Martha Stewart's crispy fried tofu recipe, and it's become my...

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Nike was the fastest-growing shoe brand on StockX last year — and it wasn't because of a sneaker

Nike released the ReactX Rejuven8 in early 2025. Sheldon Cooper/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Nike was the fastest-growing shoe brand on StockX in 2025. It wasn't a sneaker that fueled a 5,...

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I thought I'd planned my first solo trip perfectly. After just 3 nights, I was desperate to go home.

I went on my first solo trip and realized that I prefer traveling with friends. Sean Abrams In the summer of 2022, I went to London for my first solo trip to see my favorite artist perform. The concer...

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This 5-foot lamp is a supersized tribute to the world’s most iconic pen

The Bic Lamp can be hung, mounted, or used as a vertical standing lamp. | Image: Seletti Seletti, an Italian design brand known for everything from furniture to tableware, has debuted an unusual tribu...

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Airbnb CEO says he was self-conscious about working out when he first got to Silicon Valley. Times have changed.

Brian Chesky said no one was weight lifting when he came to Silicon Valley in the 2000s. Myunggu Han/Getty Images for Airbnb Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said he's been surprised to see the tech community ...

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I visited Bojangles' first New York City location and was reminded why I fell in love with the Southern chicken chain

Bojangles just opened its first New York City location in East Flatbush, New York. Here are some highlights from the menu. Erin McDowell/Business Insider When I attended college in North Carolina, I f...

Jan 14Business Insiderlifestyle

THEN AND NOW: Vintage photos show how department stores have changed

Department stores, then and now. Bettmann/Getty Images ; Kamil Krzaczynski/Getty Images Department stores have changed dramatically over the last 100 years. Department stores once sold necessities. No...

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James Cameron says he left the US and moved to New Zealand for his 'sanity'

James Cameron said he's wanted to move to New Zealand since his first visit in the 1990s. Gareth Cattermole/Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Disney James Cameron, 71, says he long dreamed of moving ...

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When I left the Marines, I struggled to adjust to civilian life. Finding work in the real world was the most challenging.

The author struggled to adjust to civilian life after the Marines. jacoblund/Getty Images I planned to be in the Marines for my entire career, but I left early to pursue entrepreneurship. Some of the ...

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I visited an island just a 20-minute flight from Maui. Its empty beaches and local gems made it feel like a true paradise.

The empty beaches, beautiful drives, and lack of traffic lights make Molokai feel like a paradise for the right kind of travelers. Ashley Probst I was born and raised on Maui , and I just visited the ...

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I visited Scotland with friends. Our trip would've been better if we had done these 5 things differently.

I've found some helpful tips for traveling with a group. Amanda Shammas I went on a trip to Europe with friends, and we made a few mistakes along the way. We should've tracked expenses during the trip...

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When my friends moved to the suburbs, I decided to raise my kids in Chicago. Being an urban mom was the best choice.

The author raised her kids in Chicago. Unaihuiziphotography/Getty Images I knew many people who moved away from Chicago to raise their kids, but I stayed. In Chicago, my kids had access to parks, muse...

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I compared protein drinks from Starbucks and Dunkin'. The winning latte was so good that I couldn't tell it had protein in it.

captionTK Haein Jung I tried some of the new protein-rich coffee and tea drinks from Starbucks and Dunkin' . I loved Starbucks' iced protein matcha, but was less impressed by the protein latte I taste...

Jan 13Business Insiderlifestyle

I chased my dream of playing in a touring heavy metal band — and still climbed the corporate ladder

In 2010, Jason Myers was working remotely for a marketing startup while on tour with his band, Icarus Witch. Tom Size Jason Myers went from being a marketing rep to a senior exec — all while pla...

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I'm still working in the medical field at 83. My husband doesn't need me at home staring at him all day &mdash; I want to be productive.

I tried Dolly Parton's cornbread, and it was one of the easiest recipes I've ever made

I'm glad I made time to get to know my grandmother as an adult. Learning about her 99 years helped me see the world differently.

Netherlands ushers in Spring with National Tulip Day celebration

After a contractor quoted them $63,000, a woman and her husband built her mom a tiny home for half the cost

Italian fashion designer Valentino dies at 93. His legacy was his devotion to dressing women &mdash; many adored him.

I was skeptical, but Martha Stewart's crispy tofu recipe is my new favorite for a meatless, protein-packed lunch

Nike was the fastest-growing shoe brand on StockX last year &mdash; and it wasn't because of a sneaker

I thought I'd planned my first solo trip perfectly. After just 3 nights, I was desperate to go home.

This 5-foot lamp is a supersized tribute to the world’s most iconic pen

Airbnb CEO says he was self-conscious about working out when he first got to Silicon Valley. Times have changed.

I visited Bojangles' first New York City location and was reminded why I fell in love with the Southern chicken chain

THEN AND NOW: Vintage photos show how department stores have changed

James Cameron says he left the US and moved to New Zealand for his 'sanity'

When I left the Marines, I struggled to adjust to civilian life. Finding work in the real world was the most challenging.

I visited an island just a 20-minute flight from Maui. Its empty beaches and local gems made it feel like a true paradise.

I visited Scotland with friends. Our trip would've been better if we had done these 5 things differently.

When my friends moved to the suburbs, I decided to raise my kids in Chicago. Being an urban mom was the best choice.

I compared protein drinks from Starbucks and Dunkin'. The winning latte was so good that I couldn't tell it had protein in it.

I chased my dream of playing in a touring heavy metal band &mdash; and still climbed the corporate ladder

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I'm still working in the medical field at 83. My husband doesn't need me at home staring at him all day &mdash; I want to be productive.

I tried Dolly Parton's cornbread, and it was one of the easiest recipes I've ever made

I'm glad I made time to get to know my grandmother as an adult. Learning about her 99 years helped me see the world differently.

Netherlands ushers in Spring with National Tulip Day celebration

After a contractor quoted them $63,000, a woman and her husband built her mom a tiny home for half the cost

Italian fashion designer Valentino dies at 93. His legacy was his devotion to dressing women &mdash; many adored him.

I was skeptical, but Martha Stewart's crispy tofu recipe is my new favorite for a meatless, protein-packed lunch

Nike was the fastest-growing shoe brand on StockX last year &mdash; and it wasn't because of a sneaker

I thought I'd planned my first solo trip perfectly. After just 3 nights, I was desperate to go home.

This 5-foot lamp is a supersized tribute to the world’s most iconic pen

Airbnb CEO says he was self-conscious about working out when he first got to Silicon Valley. Times have changed.

I visited Bojangles' first New York City location and was reminded why I fell in love with the Southern chicken chain

THEN AND NOW: Vintage photos show how department stores have changed

James Cameron says he left the US and moved to New Zealand for his 'sanity'

When I left the Marines, I struggled to adjust to civilian life. Finding work in the real world was the most challenging.

I visited an island just a 20-minute flight from Maui. Its empty beaches and local gems made it feel like a true paradise.

I visited Scotland with friends. Our trip would've been better if we had done these 5 things differently.

When my friends moved to the suburbs, I decided to raise my kids in Chicago. Being an urban mom was the best choice.

I compared protein drinks from Starbucks and Dunkin'. The winning latte was so good that I couldn't tell it had protein in it.

I chased my dream of playing in a touring heavy metal band &mdash; and still climbed the corporate ladder

I'm still working in the medical field at 83. My husband doesn't need me at home staring at him all day — I want to be productive.

Italian fashion designer Valentino dies at 93. His legacy was his devotion to dressing women — many adored him.

Nike was the fastest-growing shoe brand on StockX last year — and it wasn't because of a sneaker

I chased my dream of playing in a touring heavy metal band — and still climbed the corporate ladder

I'm still working in the medical field at 83. My husband doesn't need me at home staring at him all day — I want to be productive.

Italian fashion designer Valentino dies at 93. His legacy was his devotion to dressing women — many adored him.

Nike was the fastest-growing shoe brand on StockX last year — and it wasn't because of a sneaker

I chased my dream of playing in a touring heavy metal band — and still climbed the corporate ladder