I quit Meta and left a comfortable salary to build a startup. Leaving wasn't easy, but now my AI receptionist answers millions of calls.

Ruchir Baronia left behind an incredible salary, stock refreshers, and interesting problems at Meta after a year and a half ...

Texas Wesleyan athletes don’t have to carry their gear across campus anymore

Texas Wesleyan has unveiled a new field house, signaling the university’s commitment to athletics and the community.

The REAL Da Vinci code: Scientists recover DNA from a Leonardo da Vinci drawing – and it could shed light on his genius

Scientists have recovered a sample of DNA from a Leonardo da Vinci drawing that could belong to the Renaissance polymath.

Four defensive players are linked to the Chiefs in 5 national NFL mock drafts

Yeah, it’s never too early to think about whom the Chiefs might select with the ninth pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL ...

Graduate student workers want University of California to create a legal aid fund for immigrants

Graduate student workers are making an unusual request in their contract negotiations with the University of California: a ...

I Never Learned the Most Important Money Lesson When I Was Young. Now I’m Dealing With the Difficult Consequences.

Pay Dirt is Slate’s money advice column. Have a question? Send it to Kristin and Ilyce here. (It’s anonymous!) Dear Pay Dirt, I am 27 and looking to pay off as much debt as I ...