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Sydney Stoner saw multiple doctors and went on different diets to try to fix her digestive issues. A year later, she learned she had stage 4 colon cancer. Sydney Stoner Sydney Stoner started experiencing bowel movement changes and cramping in her mid-20s. After being dismissed by doctors, she said she had blood in her stool to get a colonoscopy sooner. At 27, Stoner was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. Despite living an active, busy life, Sydney Stoner was plagued by worsening digestive issues. Around 2019, when she was in her mid-20s, she started cycling between constipation and diarrhea. "I just thought it was just regular stomach issues that people had," the now 32-year-old told Business Insider. For a while, Stoner was able to go on living her life in Little Rock, Arkansas, with her husband, two cats, and two dogs. Stoner worked as a professional theater actor, juggling roles with her part-time retail job. In her free time, she loved cycling and CrossFit. In the meantime, she bounced around from different doctors, including a primary care physician and a holistic doctor, thinking they would diagnose her with IBS. She tried elimination diets, including cutting dairy, gluten, and sugar. Some doctors told her to "watch her weight." Nothing worked. She said she had blood in her stool to get screened sooner Stoner after her surgery, which also involved removing lymph nodes. Sydney Stoner Within a year, the discomfort became more severe. Stoner only felt relief when she used the restroom, which resulted in intense cramping throughout. "I felt like my insides were twisting," she said. One day, the pain became too great for Stoner. It hurt to eat, and the cramps wouldn't stop. "I was like, 'Someone needs to see inside my body,'" Stoner said. She called a gastroenterology care center and started listing her symptoms to the woman on the phone. When she was asked for her age and was told she'd need a referral to get screened, Stoner improvised. From Googling her symptoms, she read that having blood in her stool, one of the most common signs of colon cancer, was typically considered more dire than stomach pain or changes in bowel movements. After she lied and said she had the symptom, she was scheduled for a colonoscopy right away. Stoner knew something was wrong once she started waking up from the sedation used in a colonoscopy. "I'm pretty sure I heard them say 'cancer,'" she recalled, adding that the doctors brought her husband into the room with her. "I knew that that wasn't a good sign." She learned that the colonoscope, the long thin medical device used to navigate through the rectum and colon, couldn't even get a foot inside her colon due to a mass. Stoner was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at 27. Because she was still coming down from the anesthesia, she didn't really respond. "I was just in shock. I didn't really say anything," Stoner said. "When I finally ate some foodShe was scheduled for PET and CT scans as well as a tumor removal surgery one month later. after the colonoscopy, the tears just started flowing." Almost two years into married life, Stoner struggled to make sense of the diagnosis. "We went on trips often, hung out with a lot of friends, loved going to live shows," she said. "I just really never thought that cancer would be a part of that." Grieving her life before cancer Stoner has undergone surgery, radiation, and multiple chemotherapy treatments since her diagnosis. Sydney Stoner Stoner was scheduled for PET and CT scans as well as a tumor removal surgery one month later. She woke up from her surgery with an ileostomy, a bag attached to her abdomen to collect waste that allows the colon to heal. A year later it'd be reversed. Initially, she was told by doctors that she had stage 3B cancer, and that it had only spread to a few lymph nodes. But once she moved to St. Louis and started care there, her scans found that the cancer had spread to her liver and lungs, making it stage 4. Stoner did 12 rounds of chemotherapy, which caused her cold sensitivity. "I had to wear gloves to even get into the refrigerator," she said. "I had to microwave all of my drinks." After that, she did three rounds of radiation per lung, which led to no evidence of disease. Two months later, her blood work showed signs of cancer, so she underwent 12 additional rounds of a different chemo medication, which led to dizziness and nausea, common symptoms. "It's kind of like being drunk on a cruise ship, but not the fun drunk," she said. Since 2023, for over two years, she has been on a lower-dose maintenance chemo pill. But when her recent scans in October showed more progression of disease than her oncologist was comfortable with, she was put on more rounds of the second chemotherapy drug again. Stoner now works part-time at a cat café, which she said is therapeutic. Sydney Stoner The near-never-ending treatments caused both financial and emotional strain. Because Stoner and her husband had just been kicked off their parents' insurance, Stoner struggled to get scans or treatments approved until she could apply for disability in 2021. Now, she's on Medicare. Stoner, who legally can't work over a certain number of hours ,also works part-time at a cat café. Her husband is a self-employed barber, and they pay for some of Stoner's treatment through a GoFundMe. "You just wake up and just grieve your old life every day, which sounds really depressing," Stoner said. "But you're just not the same person after you get news like that." She's advocating for more research funding Stoner is advocating for increased funding for colon cancer research. Fight Colorectal Cancer Stoner said her friends and family have been a great support throughout treatment. So has the colon cancer community she found. In 2023, Stoner discovered the nonprofit Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC), which connected her to others diagnosed with colon cancer. She learned about opportunities to present her story to Congress and to advocate for more funding for colon cancer research. It's timely as colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in people under 50. For young people with potential colon cancer symptoms, Stoner urged listening to your body. "Especially young women, we are dismissed a lot, and you have to find a doctor that will do the test that you need, or even try Cologuard," a stool test that can detect existing cancer and requires a colonoscopy after a positive result, she said. "It's better to find out early because colon cancer is so preventable." Read the original article on Business Insider

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The author had to let her daughter be independent to rebuild their relationship. Courtesy of Amber Campbell I have a background in childhood development and understand that kids need independence to grow. However, I still thought somehow that my kids would be different when they went to college. When my daughter pulled away, I had to remind myself that what she was doing was normal. When my oldest daughter left for college, I felt blindsided — like I somehow prepared her to be independent without preparing myself. As the mom of two teenagers, I still had a high schooler at home, but other than rides to school or friends' houses, she didn't seem to need me very much anymore, either. Even with dozens of child development course credits, years working with kids of all ages, and an academic understanding of individuation — the process people go through to achieve a separate, distinct identity — the drastic and almost overnight change in my job description as a mom took me by complete surprise. I didn't think my kids would pull away when they went to college Somewhere underneath all that education, I think I believed that my daughters and I were the exception. We were different. We were close. They didn't need to pull away to find themselves. I was grateful that my daughter had decided to attend a local university, unlike some of her friends who had moved across the country or even to Europe. I looked forward to supporting her with home-cooked meals, laundry services, and the occasional ride to work. After a few months, I converted her bedroom into a home office and spent weeks finding the perfect futon for her to sleep on when she came home. But she never used it, and it seemed like the more I pursued her, the more she slipped away. I couldn't understand why she stopped sharing her location and resisted my help. I felt sad and disconnected from one of my favorite people. Every night, before I went to sleep, I lay in bed worrying and wondering if she was tucked safe into her dorm room. In response, I became clingy Instead of taking the hint and backing off, I became clingy, insecure, and resentful. I texted too much, told her how much I missed her, and insisted she turn location sharing back on. I also pressed her to talk about her feelings and tried to get to the bottom of her detachment. Had I failed her as a mom? Is that why she didn't want to spend time with me anymore? It seemed like she couldn't wait to get away, and my confidence plummeted. I didn't realize that what felt like care and support to me came across to her like stress and pressure. I was also unwittingly making her feel responsible for my emotions, which just created even more distance between us. I felt like I was losing the relationship I'd spent 18 years building and had no idea why. I finally realized that I had to quit fighting what I already knew It was only when I went back to what I already knew — that pulling away is how people find themselves — that I finally realized what my daughter was doing was not only normal but necessary, and that I had to quit fighting it. I stopped taking her independence personally, remembering that I raised her to be strong and self-reliant, and realized that she wasn't the only one who needed to figure out who she was separate from her family. It was also time for me to rediscover who I was besides a mom and caregiver. But it wasn't easy, and I spent months feeling lonely and adrift. After having virtually no time to myself for almost two decades, I now had too much time on my hands, and didn't know what to do with it. I tried to remember all the things I dreamed about doing when my girls were little — reading, writing, traveling — and started there. One day, I spent hours hiking a local wilderness trail without checking my phone for the first time in years, and that's when it hit me. Once I finally backed off, gave my daughter some space, and refocused my attention on my own life, our relationship began to improve. I became less needy, more confident, and showed my daughter that she wasn't responsible for my feelings. Now that she's 23, we text almost daily and talk by phone several times a week. She recently requested her favorite meal and enlisted my help on a writing project. I feel closer to her than ever, reassured that she's doing a great job making her own way in the world, and thrilled to see her building the confidence that comes with being independent. Read the original article on Business Insider

Sophie Shulman / CTech: Sources: Wix is expected to cut ~1,000 jobs in the coming months, or ~20% of its workforce, after weak Q1 earnings and a ~50% collapse of its stock in 2026  —  The company will reduce roughly 20% of its workforce after a steep stock decline and rising AI-related costs.

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The author and his mother started a house flipping business. Courtesy of Jarone Ashkenazi I was experiencing burnout at my corporate job, so I started flipping houses as a side project. I finally decided to quit my job and turn the house flipping into a business with my mom. My mom and I often fight over designs, but every time we do, the house turns out even better. For a decade, I thought I was doing everything right. I had a few corporate jobs, a predictable salary, and a career path that looked good on paper. From the outside, it probably seemed like I had things figured out. But behind the scenes, I was constantly exhausted, and the work never really stopped. Even after logging off my work email and putting my work phone down, I was still thinking about deadlines, emails, and expectations. Over time, that pressure built into something I couldn't ignore anymore. I remember realizing that no matter how much effort I put in, the work didn't feel tangible. I was stuck in a loop. I needed a dramatic change. A side project with my mom sparked a change To scratch the initial itch, I purchased my first home in June 2020 and was planning to obtain a construction loan. However, when I spoke with my mom about it, she agreed I didn't need to take on the burden and said she'd partner with me 50/50 on this side project. Little did I know back then that this side project would turn into our mother-son business years later. We added nearly 1,200 sq. ft., successfully sold the house in February 2023, and I finally felt the tangible satisfaction of doing my own project. This led to the purchase of our second home in June 2023. Eventually, though, the burnout caught up with me. Working a full-time job and managing the pre-construction of a 3,400 sq. ft. project was too much. Around that time, my mom and I started talking more seriously about our partnership and plans for the future. Yes, a steady paycheck was nice, but the live-to-work motto she drilled into me as I was growing up wasn't working. My work-life balance was awful, and my stress and patience levels were wearing thin. A wellness retreat finally pushed me to take the leap Toward the end of 2024, I booked a retreat at the legendary health and wellness resort The Golden Door to disconnect and clear my mind. While the intention wasn't to make a drastic change, that is exactly what happened. At the retreat, I met two successful CEOs in their 60s who kept instilling in me that what I saw as a massive risk wasn't actually such. I always had the idea of working on my own, but I was too scared to do it. "Bet on yourself. Success is driven by those who make bold decisions," they kept saying. I took that advice home, spoke with my mom, and while she was initially against the idea, she said OK. Seeing me struggle for meaning and happiness, I think, swayed her to agree with my decision. JAREST, LLC was formed soon after, and there was no looking back. We butt heads constantly over budgets and design The adjustment was immediate. Time and routine changed like the wind, and processes and hierarchies were not established, and egos clashed. Both stubborn and smart, we butted heads constantly about design, decisions, and budget. While I'm primarily driven by financial considerations, she (thankfully) is better at understanding where to spend money to improve the product. This led to a lot of disagreements in the middle of the second project. I was against spending an extra $15,000 on floating stairs or a double-wide Sub-Zero fridge/freezer that other houses in our price range didn't have. After a few yelling matches over dinner, she won (she normally does, especially when she's cooking). The decision was made, and we pressed on. Even though the contingency budget was down to $0, and I knew other unknowns would pop up, we proceeded. Finding our rhythm Over time, though, I started to notice something. Every time we clashed, the final decision was stronger. If I pushed too hard on cutting costs, she would point out long-term benefits I hadn't considered. If she wanted to over-improve a property, I would bring us back to what I thought actually made sense financially. We sold that house in March 2026 and are now starting our most ambitious project in Beverly Hills, with an anticipated completion in Spring 2027. Thanks to my mom's guidance, financial support, and a bit of yelling, a dream from childhood, growing up in an apartment in Westwood, is coming true. While I won't be living in a Beverly Hills mansion, at least I can say I built one! It took a while, but that raw tension (oh, it's still there, trust me, just not as fervent) became a strength. Read the original article on Business Insider

Jensen Huang really loves street food. Bloomberg/Getty Images Jensen Huang has an unlikely new reputation as a street food influencer. Nvidia's CEO was spotted at a night market in Taiwan on Sunday, his latest street food adventure. There's now a list tracking the foodie pit stops he makes on his business trips around the world. Jensen Huang is best known as the billionaire CEO who transformed Nvidia into the world's most valuable company. On the side, the tech mogul has been building a reputation as a street food influencer. On Sunday, Nvidia and the company's newsroom account posted videos on X of Huang visiting the Raohe Street Night Market in Taipei, Taiwan, where crowds of onlookers gathered as he ordered food from local vendors. Spotted: A spontaneous stop from NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang brought crowds out to Taipei’s Raohe St. Night Market tonight. pic.twitter.com/LiAAdmDpne — NVIDIA Newsroom (@nvidianewsroom) May 24, 2026 Huang also took the opportunity to scribble a timeless "Jensen was here" note on a bathroom wall: Some people leave reviews. Jensen leaves his signature. ✍️ pic.twitter.com/OX8L6LCUnA — NVIDIA (@nvidia) May 24, 2026 One video captured a throng of people waiting just outside a store for Huang, and cheering as he emerged: Some people leave reviews. Jensen leaves his signature. ✍️ pic.twitter.com/OX8L6LCUnA — NVIDIA (@nvidia) May 24, 2026 Earlier this month, after accompanying President Donald Trump on his state visit to China alongside a delegation of business leaders, Huang was also spotted eating noodles at a roadside stall in Beijing. It's not unusual for Huang to be seen trying local delicacies, and the Nvidia CEO has emerged as something of a street-food connoisseur. Over the years, he has been photographed buying food at night markets and street food spots across the world, including in Vietnam, Hong Kong, and South Korea. Dan Liu, a tech founder, has compiled a list of what he says is every restaurant, stall, and noodle shop Huang has visited around the world. Jensen Eats' running tally includes 47 spots so far, from a Korean fried chicken spot in Santa Clara to a hotpot restaurant in Shanghai. Huang's love of food is well-known in Silicon Valley circles. In an April 2024 podcast interview with Robert Nickson, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Huang once invited him over for cheesesteaks. "Jensen is really into cooking, so he invited me over to his house," Zuckerberg said. Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison also recalled having dinner with Huang. In 2024, he said that he and Elon Musk once begged Huang for GPUs at Nobu in Palo Alto. Huang got his start in a restaurant. At 15, he worked at a Denny's in Portland as a dishwasher, waiter, and busboy. Years later, it was another Denny's in San Jose where Huang and Nvidia's cofounders Chris Malachowsky and Curtis Priem first discussed the idea that would become Nvidia. Now, the Denny's spot at 2484 Berryessa Road has a plaque dedicated to that history-making moment. Of course, it's not all noodles and posing with fans on the street for the CEO of a $5.2 trillion company. In an interview with Channel News Asia in Taiwan that aired on Monday, Huang addressed one of the hot-button topics that keeps coming up in the tech world: layoffs being attributed to AI. "I think the narrative that connects AI to job loss for many of the CEOs that are doing it, it is just too lazy," Huang told CNA. Huang's latest street food appearances come shortly after Nvidia delivered earnings beats throughout its latest earnings report. It delivered $81.6 billion in revenue in its first quarter, beating its $79.15 billion estimate. The company's stock is up 14% this year. Read the original article on Business Insider

Washington Post: A section of the Pope's encyclical describing AI's unpredictability suggests influence from Anthropic, whose co-founder Christopher Olah attended the unveiling  —  In “Magnifica humanitas,” he fires a broadside against AI companies, warning of the technology's dangers in the same way Pope Francis did about climate change.