My autism makes networking extra challenging. Here’s what I wish people knew.
The author (not pictured) says she can’t read social cues and sometimes sounds monotone unintentionally. After my first networking event three years ago, I went home feeling frustrated with myself. I wanted to talk to people, but networking was a new type of exhaustion that I hadn’t experienced before. I didn’t realize it at the…
The 4 most interesting things from Airbnb’s earnings
Airbnb is considering hotel-like amenities for travelers. Airbnb’s third-quarter earnings report showed that the company keeps growing — and that 2025 will be the year it breaks into a new business. The short-term rental platform grew revenue and bookings during the quarter that ended September 30, it said after the stock market closed on Thursday.…
I’ve flown on Singapore’s world’s longest flight in business class. It was nice, but the new seats will be a game changer.
I think Singapore finally adding a sliding door to business class will help it level-up its cabin and better compete with the likes of Qatar and All Nippon Airways. In early 2023, I flew Singapore Airlines on the world’s longest flight to experience what is considered a top-tier business class. It was one of my…
Profits jump at British Airways’ owner as rivals struggle with Boeing delivery delays
The Boeing 777 is a key part of the BA fleet. The owner of British Airways posted bumper profits as it reported its third-quarter earnings on Friday that sent its stock higher. International Airlines Group posted an operating profit of 2 billion euros ($2.15 billion) for the three months to September 30, 15% higher than…
Here are Big Tech’s winners and losers from Donald Trump’s win, according to the market
When Donald Trump decisively won the US election, the market took off. It’s rare for the stock market to move so clearly on a single event, and when this happens, it often provides valuable signals about the future. When Donald Trump decisively won the US election this week, the market took off. Some shares gained…
Texting between iPhones and Androids is better than ever thanks to this quiet change
Reactions look different when texting Androids on iOS 18.1. iPhone and Android owners can text more seamlessly now thanks to a change that was rolled out in the last couple of months. This small change to the way that messages appear between iPhones and Androids comes as Apple faces an antitrust lawsuit from the Justice…
With Trump’s White House win, the clock is ticking on over $6 billion in Ukraine aid
The future of US aid to Ukraine is unclear under a second Trump administration. President-elect Donald Trump will be returning to the White House, and that means the clock is now ticking on getting billions of dollars in US aid to Ukraine. Ahead of Trump’s inauguration in January, the Biden administration will be rushing to…
Cargo plane operators are on high alert after a string of suspected Russian sabotages
Fires broke out at DHL warehouses in the UK and Germany over the summer. Suspected Russian sabotage activities targeting the air freight industry have been on the rise this year, and the industry is preparing for further action. Brandon Fried, the executive director of the Airforwarders Association, which represents US air cargo companies, told B-17…
This French fighter jet Ukraine will get next can launch the stealthy Storm Shadow missiles that have frustrated Russia
A Mirage 2000 aircraft of the French Air Force in September 2024. The new Mirage fighter jets France promised to Ukraine will give it another combat platform able to launch the Western Storm Shadow missiles it has been using to frustrate Russia. Ukraine has long been using the Storm Shadow/SCALP missiles given to it by…
