Colleges are starting to offer degrees in social media influencing, but 33% of Americans would not support their child if they decided to major in it, says new research. A survey of 2,000 US adults by Talker Research explored Americans’ feelings about universities teaching students how to become online celebrities. While a third of those … Read more
Tony Romo is back in the public eye in what was his first appearance since his OWI arrest in July and indefinite leave from CBS. The former Cowboys quarterback was spotted competing in a professional golf tournament at The Club at Forest Ridge in Oklahoma on Wednesday. It was a pre-qualifying event for the PGA … Read more
According to a new study, 48% of Americans are “career cushioning” — exploring what backup options they have if their current job doesn’t meet their expectations. The new poll of 2,000 American office workers found 77% of them have started to prepare for their backup career, just in case something happens in their current career. … Read more
Just a year ago, Zoe De La Paz was living like any other 20-something. Earning $75,000 a year, De La Paz worked a steady job as a mechanical designer at an engineering firm, and split the rent for her Chicago apartment with a roommate. On paper, she was doing fine, but inside, she felt unfulfilled. … Read more
He’s got a window on the past. Star chef Michael Lomonaco had spent 25 years running Windows on the World, the celebrated restaurant nestled high in the Twin Towers. But on the morning of September 11, 2001, the Brooklynite narrowly avoided tragedy when an issue with his eyeglasses prompted him to head to LensCrafters instead … Read more
More than half of Americans see AI certifications as the new “career currency” (57%), according to new research. A survey of 2,000 general population adults explored the excitement and pitfalls around artificial intelligence, finding that millennials (65%) and Generation Z (Gen Z) (64%) especially see the influence of AI as career-changing. Where the workplace is … Read more
Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at 80. Her family announced the devastating news in a video posted to Instagram Tuesday. “I am representing the Parton and Owens family today, announcing the passing of my Aunt Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean,” a statement read by Dolly’s nephew Bryan Seaver said. Country singer Dolly Parton poses … Read more
Green Bay Packers backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor and his fiancée, Bianka Charity-Parker, tied the knot in a stunning ceremony in upstate New York, the pair shared Sunday in a joint Instagram post. Taylor and Charity-Parker, who announced their engagement in March, were married at Wildflower Farms, an Auberge Collection hotel resort in New York’s Hudson … Read more
The Golden State is proving the gold standard for higher learning. Five California universities made this year’s list of top 40 institutions in the US according to a new ranking. Stanford University, ranked 10th overall, leading the pack in LinkedIn’s Top Colleges 2026, which analyzes undergraduate schools across the country that best prepare graduates for … Read more
It’s a rarity for former pro athlete to become a analyst in a sport they didn’t play, but J.R. Smith believes he can be an anomaly. The two-time NBA champion guard with the Cavaliers and Lakers wants to take his involvement in the golf to a different level. “I want to be the Snoop of … Read more
In 2016, DJ DiDonna was, by all accounts, riding high. The fintech company he co-founded, EFL Global, was growing at a fast clip. He had given a speech at the United Nations about how to empower entrepreneurs through access to finance, and the startup had landed a feature in The New York Times. Then came … Read more
The Lion is set to leave the hunt. After a breakout first stint on the commentary desk, Zlatan Ibrahimovic announced on Fox Sports’ coverage of the World Cup Final that he will not be returning for 2030. “I have been talking a lot the last one and half months, so these will be my last … Read more
Paul Skalnik had a strange gift for being in jail when accused murderers suddenly felt the urge to spill their secrets. Skalnik was a petty con artist with a grimly reliable routine, writes Pamela Colloff in her riveting new book, “Catch the Devil: A True Story of Murder, Deception, and Injustice on the Gulf Coast.” … Read more
Eugenie Bouchard treated herself to some fun in Italy after taking a massive step in her post-tennis career. The former star player posted a pair of bikini-filled Instagram collages after serving as an announcer at Wimbledon less than a year after her final match. Her first post, captioned “never say to como” in reference to … Read more
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will pay you six figures and include federal benefits under one condition: you must retire at 56 years old. The FAA is facing a staffing crisis trying to fill the position of an air traffic controller at Detroit Metropolitan Airport, as there is a nationwide shortage of controllers. Despite the … Read more
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen might one day find himself behind the broadcaster’s seat. Allen, 30, told CNBC Sport he would “entertain” a post-NFL career in broadcasting, joining the ranks of former quarterbacks like Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Matt Ryan, Tony Romo and Troy Aikman. However, the star player said he would be concerned about … Read more
A simple “Bang!” wouldn’t have done it justice. Mike Breen, ESPN’s lead broadcast voice for the NBA Finals and the longtime voice of the Knicks for MSG Network, got to make arguably the biggest call of his play-by-play career on Saturday night. “It’s over! It’s over! Knick fans, this is not a dream!” Breen, a … Read more
Kurt Russell wasn’t looking for an escape, but found home in the mountains after leaving Los Angeles. Russell, 75, admitted that his ranch life in Colorado allows him to do “the things that I want to do on a day-to-day basis.” “What I want to look at, what I want to be a part of — all the … Read more
In the city of Cincinnati, there is a famous fast-food chain found nowhere else. Skyline Chili is known to many as one of the best local fast-food restaurants in the USA. With the Cincinnati Reds coming to Citi Field for a three-game set, the Mets decided to honor that by selling a limited-edition Skyline Chili … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My partner, “Greg,” and I have been together a year. I’m getting the impression my success at work is making him insecure. I pursued a stable and high-paying career. I enjoy knowing I can support my future children’s needs financially. My success has now resulted in several big promotions, which means more demanding … Read more