Author: Harper Lane
By the time I turned 18, I had already lived in four different countries: England, Kuwait, China, and the United Arab Emirates. Driven by a desire to settle down in one place and the appeal of affordable university fees, I moved to the Netherlands, a country connected to my roots but where I had never lived. For nearly a decade, I resided there, brushing aside a nagging sense of restlessness that hinted I wasn’t truly happy. Eventually, I knew it was time for a change and began contemplating a move. At the end of 2023, I gave up my apartment,…
OpenAI is venturing back into open AI models with the introduction of GPT-oss. CEO Sam Altman unveiled this new family of language models featuring open weights, which he claims can be effectively run on high-end laptops and smartphones. These “open weights” models allow users to download the fully trained parameters, enabling anyone to run, inspect, or refine the AI locally. Altman stated on X that GPT-oss represents “the best and most usable open model in the world.” The rollout includes two variations: gpt-oss-120b, designed for high-end systems, and gpt-oss-20b, which is more suited for typical desktops and laptops. According to…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dr. Dana Ellis Hunnes, a senior clinical inpatient dietitian at Ronald Reagan-UCLA Medical Center. Transitioning back into the school routine after a laid-back summer can be daunting. The first week is usually a whirlwind of shopping for supplies, ensuring timely arrivals, and juggling after-school activities. I strive to remain calm and avoid stress. There are countless things in life that can be stressful, but I remind myself that my child doesn’t need me to be perfect. Balancing work and family life can be challenging. My husband and I both have demanding…
Growing up, I always dreaded the first day of school. I would wince and prepare myself as the teacher read from the roster. I knew my name was next when it was introduced with an awkward chuckle and a disclaimer. "I’m really bad with names, and I know I’m going to mess this up. Is it Jayce-Lee?" the teacher would say, as laughter erupted in the background, leaving me embarrassed. It’s actually pronounced juh-sehl-lee. Sadly, those moments didn’t end with school; they trailed into my professional life. Every time someone misspells my name in an email, I can hear those…
Before I became a parent, I adored spontaneous travel, hopping on planes with just a backpack and a guidebook. I’d rush from one sight to another, often returning to my hotel late, exhausted yet excited for another day of exploration. Once I had kids, my travel philosophy shifted drastically. The unstructured, jam-packed itineraries that suited me before were no longer viable; my children thrived on predictability and play. It was a challenging transition, but now, traveling with my kids brings me immense joy. My little ones have significantly enriched my travel experiences in these four ways: ### Embracing Slow Travel…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Samantha Stobo, a 32-year-old living in Miami with her mom. It has been edited for length and clarity. When life feels like it’s falling apart, it may actually be coming together. I was in a tough spot in 2022, but I wouldn’t change anything because it led me to where I am now. I was working in private equity in New York for five years. After going fully remote during COVID, my company wanted to return to the office five days a week. I had enjoyed the remote lifestyle and was…
YouTube has been making waves recently with its dominance in the TV market, but Amazon is quietly positioning itself as a strong contender. According to a report from Morgan Stanley, Amazon’s Prime Video is on track to become a leader in advertising on U.S. smart TVs, potentially surpassing YouTube by 2027. Currently, YouTube enjoys a significant lead in viewer engagement, boasting more than three times the TV viewership compared to Prime Video, especially as more consumers transition from traditional TV to streaming. However, Morgan Stanley predicts that the CTV advertising market in the U.S. will grow 13% annually, reaching $55.2…
When I went through my divorce, my two children and I returned to my pre-marriage home, which we had been renting out. The 800-square-foot cottage is cozy for two, but a bit cramped for three. My 13-year-old son took the smaller bedroom, while my 9-year-old daughter and I settled into the larger one. As they grew older—my son entering high school and my daughter moving into middle school—they both yearned for their own space and a bit more independence. But living in Denver, one of the priciest cities in the U.S., made moving to a larger home unfeasible. My son…
The shooter in Midtown Manhattan left behind a three-page handwritten note that criticized the NFL and requested, “study my brain please” in relation to the degenerative brain disease CTE, as reported by Business Insider. Authorities discovered the note in the wallet of 27-year-old Shane Tamura, who opened fire in the building at 345 Park Avenue on Monday evening, resulting in the deaths of four individuals, including an NYPD officer and a Blackstone executive, before taking his own life with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest. The initial page of Tamura’s note referenced CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy), expressed regret with…
Outdoor Voices is bringing back its founder, Tyler Haney, which is being dubbed “founder mode.” The apparel brand, established in 2013 by Haney, announced this shift after a notable five-year separation. In a recent video shared on the brand’s Instagram, Haney expressed her excitement about returning to the role of founder and collaborator. She revealed that she has been developing a new collection over the past nine months. As of the announcement, the brand had removed all previous content from its Instagram, except for this video. Haney originally stepped down in 2020 amid significant financial challenges facing the company, which…