How to Answer an Open-Ended Question From a Job CandidateWhile interviewers often assume they hold all the power during the interview process, candidates are increasingly asking more insightful questions to assess whether they should make a move to a new company.
The Happiness TrinityWhy it’s so hard to answer the question What makes us happiest? Produced by ElevenLabs and News Over Audio (NOA) using AI narration.
Are We Living Through a Bagel Renaissance?A few weeks ago, after a rare earthquake in New Jersey sent tremors through New York, giving the denizens of the five boroughs a mild shock and an immoderate jolt of self-importance, a writer named John DeVore posted the following on X: “i know nyc isn’t the first city to ever experience an eart
Russian Mercenaries Hunt the African Warlord America Couldn’t CatchRussian mercenaries are chasing one of the world’s most notorious fugitives: the warlord Joseph Kony, who abducted tens of thousands of children from across central Africa, brutalizing and brainwashing them as child soldiers and sex slaves in a decades-long maelstrom of terror.
1 in 3 Americans Live in Areas With Dangerous Air PollutionThis story originally appeared on Inside Climate News and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Within five miles of Kim Gaddy’s home in the South Ward of Newark, New Jersey, lies the nation’s third-busiest shipping port, 13th-busiest airport, and roughly a half-dozen major roadways.
Recipe: Easy Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-FryWith a bag of cleaned shrimp and some frozen broccoli stashed away, you can have savory stir-fry in about 30 minutes.
Saving TimeAny advice I’ve ever been given that’s actually resonated has boiled down to a variation on the same basic theme: Life is short. Stop wasting it. It comes packaged in varying poetic guises, each profound or corny, depending on how receptive or cynical one is feeling.
Stop Using Your Face or Thumb to Unlock Your PhoneLast week, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in California released a ruling that concluded state highway police were acting lawfully when they forcibly unlocked a suspect’s phone using their fingerprint. You probably didn’t hear about it.
I Tried These AI-Based Productivity Tools. Here’s What HappenedI eagerly refreshed the website, awaiting my brand-new headshots. When they finally appeared, I squinted, bewildered. I laughed out loud alone in my office, then sent a very confused email to customer support. Every writer I know is talking about AI tools and whether they’re ethical to use.
The War Game That Could Have Ended the WorldA military exercise staged in the early ’80s almost triggered World War Three. Secret documents reveal what happened.
Daniel Ek’s Next Act: Full-Body Scans for the PeopleIn conversations with colleagues, fellow entrepreneurs and even musicians over the past decade, Daniel Ek would often abruptly shift the subject to something that really bugged him: health care. “I was like adamant to fix it,” Mr. Ek, the Spotify chief, told DealBook.
Meet regularly, invest time – and don’t hold grudges: 10 ways to revitalise flagging friendshipsThere is no getting around it, you have to make time to be a good friend.
Women’s Basketball Could Be Huge. Will Men Let It?This is Emotional Investment, Joel Anderson’s column about money and how we think about it. To suggest a subject, or get in touch, email emotional.investment@slate.com. Caitlin Clark is a lot like Steph Curry. Or maybe she’s more like a combination of Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.
Why You Should Read a Home's Permit History Before You Buy ItConsidering the expense and trouble involved in buying a home, it’s kind of amazing that most people only perform cursory research into the property.
After Prison, I Went to Miami to Reacquaint Myself With FreedomThis essay is the first in a series about traveling after confinement. Look for the next one this summer. The day after leaving prison, I inhaled ocean air for the first time in eight years.
Is a Plastic Rock a Rock?Hawaii’s Kamilo Beach is also called “plastic beach” due to its high volume of trash.
Soy, Oat, Almond, Rice, Coconut, Dairy: Which ‘Milk’ Is Best for Our Health?Your choice should take into account your overall diet and nutrient requirements.
The walls of Apple’s garden are tumbling downIt was early 2008, and a friend was showing me his new phone. He loaded a website and passed his iPhone across the table, and I scrolled down the page. It was slow and clunky, but it was real. “There it is,” he said. “The internet on my phone.”
10 Spring Soup Recipes to Kick Off the SeasonSpringtime at the farmers market is pretty magical. After several long, cold months, marketgoers are greeted with bunches of asparagus, ramps, green garlic, radishes, lettuces, and so much more.