The DOJ hyped the release of Jeffrey Epstein’s address book. B-17 got a look at one years ago.
Jeffrey Epstein’s address book was one of the documents released by the DOJ. The saga of Jeffrey Epstein continues. The Justice Department under the Trump administration promised to release documents related to the Epstein investigation. Its first delivery left some disappointed, however. Most, if not all, of the information was previously known to the public.…
The Trump administration blocks student-loan borrowers from online access to decades-old affordable repayment plans
The Trump administration removed income-driven repayment applications from the Education Department’s website. Student-loan borrowers lost access to online applications for repayment plans meant to allow for affordable monthly payments. In response to a federal court ruling that upheld a preliminary injunction on the SAVE student-loan repayment plan, President Donald Trump’s Education Department removed online income-driven…
A pink and green bow tie Steve Jobs wore to introduce the Macintosh computer more than 40 years ago just sold at auction for $35,750
Late Apple cofounder Steve Jobs was known to wear black turtlenecks, but he wore a colorful bow tie to introduce one of the company’s most influential products. When it came to fashion, Steve Jobs was perhaps best known for his signature black turtlenecks. But he wore a more obscure and much more colorful bow tie…
‘Crypto president’ no more? Trump’s tariffs have helped wipe out $1 trillion in value since December.
A sell-off that dragged bitcoin into a bear market this week accelerated on Friday, as tariff fears have started overshadowing President Donald Trump’s bullish agenda for the space. It’s an ironic development, considering Trump gave himself the moniker “crypto president” on the campaign trail last year. But after a honeymoon period for the risky assets,…
Real estate investors explain why they’re all in on the ‘steady’ Louisville market and how they picked it
Mike Gorius, left, and Kevin Hart buy real estate in Louisville. Home flippers Mike Gorius and Kevin Hart have found their sweet spot: Ranch-style houses — ideally three-bed, one-bath — in Louisville, Kentucky. “That’s probably our favorite house to do. They’re just super easy to renovate, most of them are 1950 or newer, and usually…
I’m 92 and work full-time. I’m not ready to retire — I still love teaching.
Jerry Cascio-Hitchcock, far left. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with (Marjory) Jerry Cascio-Hitchcock, a 92-year-old teacher based in New York City. The following has been edited for length and clarity. Two things have made my 60-year teaching career possible: first, I truly fell in love with teaching. I was an early childhood…
A former top Biden DEI chief says companies should ‘bunker down’ and stand up for diversity
Dr Alaysia Black Hackett A former DEI chief who served in the Biden administration wants to “dispel a lot of the myths” swirling around diversity initiatives. These include the idea that DEI hires aren’t recruited on merit, or that diversity initiatives are only aimed at benefiting Black People, said Alaysia Black Hackett, who served as…
I give parenting advice to CEOs. Here are 4 mistakes they make when raising kids.
Jordan said executives he’s worked with have expressed concern that flying first class will spoil their children. This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with Tim Jordan, M.D., 70, a counselor for teenage girls from St. Louis. The following has been edited for length and clarity. I’ve been a counselor for around 30…
I thought extensive childcare experience would prepare me for being a mother. I was very, very wrong.
The author (not pictured) now realizes that caring for your own children 24/7 is a lot more difficult than she first assumed. I have three nephews and four nieces, and I babysat them from the time they were newborns until they started school. My sisters dropped them off at our home every morning, and my…
