All anyone cares about is the economy ahead of the midterm elections — and it’s the worst possible timing for Democrats

Joe Biden and the Democrats are struggling to find a positive spin on the economy ahead of the midterm elections. Manuel Balce Ceneta, File/AP Photo Right now inflation is high, rent is high, and gas prices are high — and people aren’t happy. Republicans are hammering Democrats on the economy as the midterms approach.  It’s…

My ‘glamorous’ van life involved a lot of sacrifices. Here’s how I built it and what it’s like working on the road.

Mariah Arianna standing outside in front of her van. Mariah Arianna Mariah Arianna, 30, lives and works out of a van with her partner as a digital nomad.  She has a wedding- and elopement-photography business and works as a brand copywriter.  Arianna says even though van life appears glamorous, the lifestyle requires a lot of…

I’m a leg-lengthening surgeon. Most of my clients are men with confidence issues — here’s what the procedure’s like and why I do it.

Dr. Shahab Mahboubian at his facility. Courtesy of Shahab Mahboubian Shahab Mahboubian performs 30 to 40 cosmetic limb-lengthening surgeries a year. He says the majority of his patients are men who feel passed over in relationships and careers. He can add up to 6 inches to a patient’s height and says patients usually leave more…

I’m a private tennis instructor who also makes up to $800 a month reviewing gear. Here’s how I leveraged my summer gig to get clients year-round.

Mario Musa on the tennis court. Mario Musa Mario Musa, 25, became a certified tennis instructor because he grew up loving the sport. He makes up to $800 a month reviewing tennis products and made $800 a week teaching summer camps. He says it’s an easy summer job that, for him, doesn’t require an instructor…

Amazon just fell out of the trillion-dollar market cap club for the 1st time since 2020 – leaving just 4 stocks with 13-figure valuations

Amazon lost its trillion-dollar valuation for the first time since 2020 Tuesday. Reuters Amazon lost its trillion-dollar valuation for the first time in two years Tuesday as its stock fell again. The online retailer’s shares fell 5.5%, meaning its market capitalization slumped to $987 billion. Now only four companies are left in the trillion-dollar club:…

The man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi told first responders that he was on a ‘suicide mission,’ prosecutors’ new filing says

WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 28: Paul Pelosi and Nancy Pelosi attend the 2018 White House Correspondents’ Dinner at Washington Hilton on April 28, 2018 in Washington, DC. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images The man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi said he was on a “suicide mission,” according to the prosecutors. David Depape had a list of targets,…