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I wanted to be a singer, but when I let go of that dream, I picked up cigarettes. Quitting smoking helped me to love music again.

Zuckerberg was hoping to meet Xi at the sidelines of the 2016 APEC summit held in Lima, Peru.

On Thursday, Tiesto's ex-tax attorney, now jailed on tax fraud, will fight having to pay as much as $19M in the Dutch DJ's back taxes.

Leigh Henderson, an HR expert of 20 years, says if you're asked about your age during an interview, say "I prefer to focus on my qualifications."

With thousands of recently terminated federal workers on the job market, several states are hoping to recruit new talent for state government jobs.

TikTok employees say burnout has become common amid performance pressure and political uncertainty. Some are going on mental health leave for a break.

Tesla's lower-cost vehicle is supposed to begin production by June at the latest. Analysts tell BI the launch is "crucial" and a "necessity."

Data centers contributed 4.7 million jobs to the US economy between 2017 and 2023, a PwC study found. Most of them aren't direct tech jobs.

When my fiancé travels for work, I often go with her because I can work remotely from anywhere. Our flexible jobs make our relationship possible.

With 2.2 million monthly active listeners, Yope is gaining traction with Gen Z users. I tested it for a few days to see the appeal.

Quantum computing is rapidly evolving, though still largely theoretical — and each of the Big Tech giants wants to be the one to make it mainstream.

From DoorDash to Warby Parker, plenty of successful founders got their start at consulting firms like Bain and McKinsey.

In this Sunday edition of BI Today, we're talking about Meta's lists of former employees it's deemed "ineligible for rehire."

The Grand America Hotel is one of the few five-star hotels in Salt Lake City. A stay in an executive suite includes marble accents and stunning views.

36-year-old Ankit Masrani worked as a software engineer at AWS before landing a security job at Microsoft.

My father-in-law begged for kids. It was the determining factor in why we had our son, and having a child changed things, but I don't regret it.

Katharine Burke launched Purryfuls — plushies designed to purr and soothe adults — to tap into the booming demand for mental wellbeing aids.

A former HR director at Netflix said the company's culture of feedback and transparency initially took him aback.

A Ukrainian lawmaker told Business Insider that the Trump administration's stoppage of military aid is a serious problem for armored vehicles.

Justin Mauldin said he's more productive in his serene backyard tiny-home office. His real-estate agent also told him it increased his property value.

As YouTube influencers flock to Afghanistan to hang out with the "Talibros," adventure tourism has reached a new extreme

Many Americans say they want more kids, but can't afford them because of steep childcare and household expenses.

Older Americans are turning to blue-collar jobs amid a white-collar hiring slowdown. Some says they're facing age bias and financial challenges.

High school teacher Matt Rosenberg trades books for a paddleboat to preserve the historic Nubble lighthouse, a beloved tourist attraction.