Experts agree: This virus isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. But it’s possible that in the months ahead we’ll devise bright new ways to fight back. By Andrew Dunn, Aria Bendix, and Hilary Brueck As the pandemic approaches its second year, the coronavirus has morphed into a tougher foe. Several mutations…

Rudy Giuliani’s pathetic press conference underscored how little President Trump has to back his claims of election fraud. It was also hilarious. By Linette Lopez On Thursday former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani — representing the President of the United States — took to television to decry the outcome…

If the word “budget” makes you cringe, these hacks can help — they’ll help you build a budget that realistic and flexible. By Jen Glantz For most of my life, the idea of setting and sticking to a budget seemed impossible. I’d make a draft of how much I wanted…

“I haven’t told my new employer about my vision impairment because, for the first time, it doesn’t matter,” says Rachel Christian. By Rachel Christian As someone in the blind and low-vision community, the expansion of remote work has been an economic game-changer. Normally, people with visual impairments face major hurdles…

Antivirals that can be taken orally are “one more piece of the larger puzzle of solving the COVID problem,” one public-health expert told Insider. By Andrew Dunn Another COVID-19 breakthrough could be just weeks away, but this time with pills instead of shots. Two large drugmakers — Pfizer, and Roche…

Instead of running away, you can reset someone’s negative impression by learning from the mistake, moving on quickly, and showcasing your strengths. By Harrison Monarth In May on a trip to Jamaica, I was invited for a drink with the legendary music producer Chris Blackwell, at his Goldeneye resort. We…

Instead of buying a house in this madcap market, writer Michelle Chikaonda paid off five figures of credit card debt in 18 months. By Michelle Chikaonda I went into 2020 with five-figure credit card debt. Just under 18 months later, in mid-June 2021, I paid it off completely. That wasn’t…

Alabama is one of the least vaccinated states. As four Black women have found, community ties can cut through an avalanche of misinformation and fear. By Mia Jankowicz Dorothy Oliver has about six people left to go. Since COVID-19 vaccines were introduced, customers at her general store haven’t been able…

Jason Cabrera manages 22 people and their payroll. “Anything that goes wrong, anything that goes right, it all comes back to me,” he said. By Anna Cooban A 19-year-old manager of a chicken restaurant earning $50,000 a year told Insider what he’s learnt in his first seven months on the…