DW Hot List Dreaming of a summer getaway? These destinations each offer something special this year. Washington, DC: The nation’s capital is experiencing a renaissance of new restaurants, clubs, and boutiques. Its museums and monuments—many of them free—are packed with cultural and historical attractions. You’ll also find...

Stars Who Mean Business “Hollaback Girl” Gwen Stefani’s creative accomplishments have brought her global fame as a music icon, but she’s also a successful businesswoman in the fashion world. Stefani says she’s been fashion-forward since her mother taught her to sew when she was a girl. In...

Versus When you lead a busy life, you’re likely to eat out more. And when you eat out, the portion that arrives on your plate is often much too big. Sounds familiar, right? Portion sizes began creeping up in the 1970s, ballooned in the 1980s, and have shrunk...

Next Young Entrepreneur: Jessica Scorpio If someone challenged you to come up with an idea that could make life better for one billion people over the next 10 years, what would you do? Jessica Scorpio cofounded Getaround, a company that aims to reduce the environmental impact of...

Anatomy of a … LinkedIn Profile Keeping a polished and up-to-date presence on the professional social network LinkedIn has become a necessity, whether or not you’re job hunting. These tips will help you do it right. For more ideas, check out Donna Svei’s blog at avidcareerist.com. Make a...

Etc. A comprehensive new assessment of women in the global workforce from Mercer, the international human resources consulting firm, has identified a “glaring and persistent gap in female workforce participation.” Although efforts at gender equality are under way in every region of the world, they are...

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