15 vintage photos show how motherhood has changed in the US
The times have widely shaped what motherhood looks like, from scientific developments to labor reforms. Mother’s Day might be over, but most mothers would agree the celebration shouldn’t end there. Motherhood can look very different for every mother, with factors like culture, finances, and family structures creating a unique experience for every mom. Over the…
2 of the world’s largest credit card companies just merged
Capital One Financial Corporation completed its acquisition of Discover Financial Services. Capital One Financial Corporation has completed its acquisition of Discover Financial Services. Richard D. Fairbank, Capital One’s founder and CEO, said the deal “brings together two innovative, mission-driven companies” in a press release on Sunday. “Through the efforts of thousands of associates across Capital…
Photos show the eruption of Mount St. Helens, the worst volcanic disaster in US history, 45 years ago
On May 18, 1980, an earthquake caused Mount St. Helens to erupt, leading to widespread destruction. On May 18, 1980, Don Swanson placed a frenzied call to his wife to let her know that he was OK. “That’s nice,” she said, unconcerned. She had no idea her geologist husband had spent the morning in a…
Norwegian is vying for solo travelers with these tiny $1,880 single-person cabins on its latest giant cruise ship
Norwegian Aqua has 1,387 cabins, 93 of which are for solo travelers. Norwegian’s latest ship, Norwegian Aqua, is floating bait for cruising families. It also wants to attract the opposite demographic: solo travelers. In recent years, Norwegian has emerged as the leader of the solo cruise boom, adding about 1,000 single-person cabins to its fleet…
Starbucks doubles down on baristas, not AI, to fix its customer crunch
Starbucks is investing in more shifts for baristas at its stores. AI is taking drive-thru orders at Wendy’s, and Chipotle uses machines to prep avocados for its guacamole. Starbucks, however, is turning to a different solution: People. The coffee chain said in its latest earnings report that it plans to staff up its stores over…
More Americans are taking a look at property in Scotland — Trump’s favorite part of the UK
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland. More Americans appear to be dreaming of Scotland — not just as visitors but as prospective homeowners, according to a UK property portal. Rightmove revealed a 19% increase in enquiries from the US about buying property in the UK since the start of 2025 compared to the same period…
Fiverr’s CEO tells B-17 he’ll only hire candidates who use AI. Here’s why.
Micha Kaufman said that job hunters who aren’t using AI will be left behind. For many employers, AI skills are a nice-to-have. At Fiverr, they’re non-negotiable. Micha Kaufman, the CEO of one of the world’s largest freelance marketplaces, told B-17 he wouldn’t hire anyone who isn’t already using AI. Even candidates who say they’re open…
The James Earl Jones estate allowed AI to use his voice. Now Darth Vader is saying some crazy things in ‘Fortnite.’
“Fortnite” has a new AI-powered Darth Vader character that players can recruit to their team. James Earl Jones’s family allowed a “Fortnite” version of Darth Vader to use his voice. They probably didn’t expect it to start swearing at players. “Fortnite” added the Darth Vader character to the game on Friday. The character uses conversational…
I joined Meta during its ‘year of efficiency.’ I used 4 strategies to get promoted and grow my salary by $300,000 in 2 years.
A Meta senior software engineer shared 4 strategies for career growth in times of uncertainty. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Krishna Ganeriwal, a senior engineer at Meta in California. Meta dubbed 2023 its “year of efficiency” and made several changes to the company’s structure, including flattening management layers and laying off…
