Extreme heat is hitting the west coast as experts see increased wildfire potential for the region. Biden met with western governors to tout his infrastructure plan as a remedy to the climate crisis. "We gotta…

Beryl Stafford raised $18 million for her baked-goods business Bobo's by focusing locally. Lindsay Holden raised $17 million for her finance app Long Game by refining her pitch over time. The two said they were…

Lime, a startup best known for its e-scooters, recently launched a moped-sharing service in NYC.  I spent a couple of hours putting the new two-wheelers through their paces in Queens.  The speedy mopeds are ideal…

Sasha Im is a web producer and nonfiction writer based in Seattle, Washington. For three years, Im rented out a spare room in her home on Airbnb, earning about $16,000 each year. Im says it…

Getty The price of lumber futures is on pace to plunge 45% in June for one of the largest monthly drops ever, as the hot commodity comes off a record-breaking rally. Lumber prices have been…

The fast-paced vibe in New York City keeps me motivated and wanting more. Kids on bikes ride through Times Square in April. Joey Hadden/Insider When I leave New York, it feels like my life moves…

The annual Allen & Co. Sun Valley conference kicks off next week.  The event will have strict safety precautions including mandatory testing and vaccines. Guests will be allowed to bring spouses but no children and…

Grocers in Washington state have been forced to stop selling some refrigerated goods amid a heat wave. The heat makes it hard for air conditioning and refrigeration units to maintain low temperatures. Some Fred Meyers…