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NIST’s new password guidelines will help you pick passwords that are stronger—yet also simpler to manage. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently released updated password guidelines that might surprise you in that they’ve made the dark art of keeping yourself secure slightly less cumbersome than before.

Company founder Carter Barnhart talks mental health and startup culture on the latest episode of the ‘Rapid Response’ podcast. Loneliness is reaching epidemic levels, driving up cases of anxiety, depression, and contributing to record-high suicide rates. Carter Barnhart, founder of the virtual mental health platform Charlie Health, says the issue goes beyond simple explanations like social media overuse.

Forsdike said the long work hours under China's 996 culture took a toll on his mental and physical health. Jack ForsdikeJack Forsdike is a British citizen who worked for two years at a Chinese tech giant in Guangzhou. He experienced 996 when he became a game designer in 2024 and soon realized why it's dreaded.

Family office employees earn salaries comparable to top finance jobs, but the job calls for versatility and flexibility when managing wealth and relationships for multi-generational families shironosov/Getty, Anna Kim/Getty, Tyler Le/BIFamily offices can pay six-figure salaries but require intense dedication. Selecting candidates often boils down to a "personality fit," recruiters said.

Nithin Hassan moved back to India in 2023 after nearly 20 years in the USNithin Hassan; BI/Chelsea Jia FengNithin Hassan moved from California to Bengaluru in 2023 to launch his startup. Hassan left a high-paying job at Meta to address urban greenery issues in India. He enjoys building solutions that are close to home for him.

Xi is walking a careful line to encourage the economy without overheating it. Li Xueren/Xinhua via Getty Images; iStock; Rebecca Zisser/BIChina's top leaders have unleashed a stimulus blitz to reverse the economic downturn and boost market confidence. Skeptics say it's just not enough for the scale of China's problem. However, some economists say that since China is a top-down system, officials will do everything they can to make it work.