What I Learned From Talking to 60 People About Retiring Early
I first came across the Financial Independence, Retire Early movement when I spoke to a Big Tech employee…
Why Millionaires Lose Friends After Getting Rich: Not Just Envy
This feature is part of Lonely at the Top, a series that examines the link between wealth and…
Man Shaves His Head Due To Hair Loss And Calls Himself “Bald,” But His Bald Friend Doesn’t Agree With Him » TwistedSifter
Pexels/Reddit Friendships can sometimes involve unexpected rivalries. This man is dealing with hair loss, so he shaves his…
Embattled AI Startup ‘Friend’ Pivots to Website to More Easily Exploit Lonely People
Friend has managed to lock down a dubious honor in the nascent artificial-intelligence era: it is perhaps without…
I’m 16, Just Raised $1m for My AI Project, and Did Average at School
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Toby Brown, 16, from the UK. His visa, fundraising,…
AI startup Friend spent more than $1M on all those subway ads
If you’ve been on the New York City subway recently, you’ve probably seen stark white ads promoting a…
I worry that my friend’s inheritance is causing problems
Dear Eric: I have a friend who is in her mid-50s and is single with no kids. Both…
UVM Men’s Soccer team launches subscription service for fans
The University of Vermont has launched a new subscription service for soccer fans. It’s called “Cats Pride.” Fans…
Gen Xer Looking for Work for 14 Months, Shares How He Pays the Bills
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kevin Hannegan, a 53-year-old former director at a publishing…
Ivan Demidov’s Best Friend Has Been Revealed, He’s a 21-Year-Old Hockey Player
“The most important thing may have been his bond with Lane Hutson, the reigning Calder Trophy winner. The…
I Let AI Manage My Social Life; AI Texted Friends and Picked My Outfit
I’ve been quietly outsourcing more and more of my life to AI. It started with work tasks and…
Man Criticizes His Friend’s Wife For Her Views Of Therapy And Mental Health, So His Own Wife Called Him Out On It » TwistedSifter
Shutterstock/Reddit Talking about mental health and getting help for mental health issues wasn’t always as accepted as it…