Usher will dominate the airwaves for 15 minutes on Sunday night when he takes the stage for the Super Bowl 58 halftime show. But his preparation for the massive performance will begin hours earlier. In an interview with GQ Magazine last year, the “Yeah!” singer says that on days he performs, his preparation routine starts … Read more
With 74% of American travelers concerned about the impact of overtourism, environmentally safe travel is increasingly becoming a priority. To address overtourism and the effect it can have on the climate, countries around the world have started charging fees to visit some major destinations. In January, Tripadvisor, in partnership with the Global Destination Sustainability Movement, … Read more
For many Americans, work hasn’t just gone hybrid or remote — it’s gone global. The number of American workers hired by international companies grew 62% last year, according to the State of Global Hiring Report from Deel, an HR platform that specializes in global hiring. That’s based on 300,000 contracts between Deel customers and workers. The majority, … Read more
Mark Ruffalo wasn’t always a household name headlining Marvel movies and Oscar nominees alike. Indeed, in a recent appearance on the “SmartLess” podcast the Academy Award-nominated actor said he spent the better part of a decade driving around Los Angeles on a dirt bike because buying a car was too expensive. Ruffalo said that as … Read more
It’s getting harder to find a remote job in the U.S., but you might have better luck working from home for a company based abroad. The number of American workers hired by international companies grew 62% last year, according to the State of Global Hiring Report from Deel, an HR platform that specializes in global … Read more
Independent workers make up about 45% of the U.S. workforce, according to a 2023 report by MBO Partners, a platform dedicated to their needs. That’s more than 72 million Americans altogether, with nearly 30 million of them working independently full-time. And while many of them have chosen the freedom that this type of lifestyle brings, … Read more
Forget a penny for your thoughts; what about 13 cents for a house in Croatia? Legrad, a town in northern Croatia, has been trying to get more people to settle in the area by offering houses for pennies. It’s an initiative they started in 2018. The small town, with around 2,000 people, borders Hungary and … Read more
Megan Hall never thought she’d become a teacher — for a while, she was pretty against the idea. Hall, 38, studied biology and graduated with a bachelor’s of science in 2009. She was unsure of her career path after college and entered into a three-year apprenticeship to become an electrician. But the job proved too … Read more
In 2022, Lenny Rachitsky decided to try a new venture: Lenny’s Podcast. The now 42-year-old had founded a successful newsletter about product management, Lenny’s Newsletter, in 2019. Rachitsky was making a good living writing one post per week and working 10 to 20 hours on each, and wasn’t sure he wanted to take on another … Read more
If you’re a Costco member, you’ve probably had this experience. You’re waiting on the checkout line when an employee holding a tablet asks if they can scan your membership card. They take a look at your profile and tell you that you’re a good candidate for the Costco Executive membership. In fact, you’re such a … Read more
