Volcano’s massive eruption broke another impressive record

The story of an underwater volcano’s historic eruption keeps getting wilder. In January 2022, the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha‘apai blast in the South Pacific sent pressure waves around the planet, astonishing scientists. Months later, researchers learned the explosion blew a whopping 58,000 swimming pools worth of water into the atmosphere — an unprecedented amount. Now, volcanologists…

‘Desk-bombing’ didn’t die during the pandemic. It’s back – and still infuriating plenty of workers.

Approaching a coworker at their desk for an unscheduled chat has been dubbed “desk-bombing”. Luis Alvarez/Getty Images Offices seem to be divided on whether desk-bombing is good practice in the workplace. Desk-bombing is the act of unexpectedly approaching someone at their desk to have a chat. Some workers welcome it as it can be more…

Recessions make us do dumb things with our money. Here’s how to keep a cool head and avoid the bear traps.

Most economists are forecasting a recession in 2023. Chuck Savage/Getty Images A recession in 2023 looks highly likely, meaning probable job losses and falling income. Experts say people often overreact to warning signs of a downturn by messing with their money. Here’s how you can get a grip on your personal finances before and during…

A supercar broker for celebrities like Elton John and Nicolas Cage shares what his job is like: ‘I’ve bought cars in saunas, in swimming pools, and on airplanes’

Tom Hartley. Courtesy of Tom Hartley Tom Hartley buys and sells classic cars at his private estate and showroom in northern England. He started out on the grey market and now finds cars through wealthy owners. His estate offers a resort-like experience, with a private spa and cinema available for visitors. In 1992, Tom Hartley…

I retired, then ‘unretired’ 2 months later at the same company. I now have the best of both worlds.

Laurel McDowell. Courtesy of Laurel McDowell Laurel McDowell retired in 2019, only to go back to her company two months later. But she didn’t go back full-time — she only works 25 hours a week and can still enjoy her free time. She says with her new setup she’s not considering retiring again. This as-told-to…

‘Buying Beverly Hills’ star Mauricio Umansky says you don’t need a great resume to work at his real estate brokerage

Mauricio Umansky with his wife Kyle Richards of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images ‘Buying Beverly Hills’ star Mauricio Umansky is CEO of America’s most successful real estate broker. Umansky is highly selective about who he hires but doesn’t like looking at resumes. His rules include not hiring ‘assholes’, and you need…

The Stripe founders’ memo explaining its layoff plan to employees is a remarkably candid look at why so much of tech is in freefall

Patrick Collison (left) and John Collison (right), cofounders of Stripe Stripe The payment software company Stripe is laying off 14% of its workforce. Its memo to employees highlights the economic headwinds other tech companies are facing. From Meta to Shopify, tech companies are navigating an uncertain future. Stripe, a financial services and software company that’s…