I’m a New Yorker who visited Jackson Hole for the first time. 8 things surprised me.
B-17’s reporter visited Jackson Hole, Wyoming, for the first time and encountered a few surprises. I grew up in the tri-state area, spent some years in Texas, and then moved back to the East Coast to start my life in New York City. That was more than five years ago, and If I’ve learned anything…
Why all eyes are on America’s fallen tech giant Intel, which is losing its spot in the Dow Jones Industrial Average
Intel. Once a Silicon Valley leader, Intel has been a staple of the computer-chip-making business for decades. In the past several years, it has fallen from grace, failing to jump on the AI train in time. The S&P Dow Jones Indices said Friday that Nvidia will replace Intel on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, a…
We heard from over 750 people who have recently struggled to find work. Here are their biggest frustrations with getting hired.
Hundreds of people currently on the job search or who have struggled to find jobs in the past outlined their main frustrations with the process. More than 750 Americans between the ages of 18 and 76 who have recently struggled to find work shared their experiences with B-17. Those insights illustrate some universal frustrations with…
Russia’s defense sector is running on overdrive — but firms are warning of bankruptcy
Russia has injected billions of dollars in military spending but its military companies face mounting borrowing costs. In Russia’s defense sector, demand is surging — but its companies are struggling all the same. The Kremlin is seeking ever more weapons for its attack on Ukraine. But sky-high interest rates are leaving companies struggling to turn…
Barbecue, bingo, and bipartisan partying: How America is preparing for election night
Many Arizonans are still undecided — on which strain of weed they want to smoke on election night, that is. That’s the report from Curaleaf, a global cannabis company that is rolling out its own mini-election. In Arizona, Florida, New York, and Illinois, they’ve repurposed three hybrid strains — all fairly similar in potency and…
The Navy’s top ballistic missile interceptor comes with a heavy price tag, but the US can’t afford to go to war without it
SM-3s, along with other interceptors, were used to counter both of Iran’s missile strikes on Israel this year. One of the US Navy’s best ballistic missile interceptors, the Standard Missile-3, got a workout in the Middle East this year, eliminating Iranian missiles headed for Israel. These engagements weren’t cheap, though. The SM-3 has a heavy…
Worries about the election could be cutting into some workers’ productivity
Worries about the election could be cutting into some workers’ productivity. Worries about the election could be cutting into some workers’ productivity. AJ Gareffa thought about taking off the day after Tuesday’s election but instead plans to be off work for the entire week. Gareffa, 27, is a therapist in Livonia, Michigan, near Detroit. They said…
TGI Friday’s files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
TGI Friday’s filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. TGI Friday’s Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Northern District of Texas on Saturday. The documents listed the company’s assets as between $100 million and $500 million and its liabilities as between $100 million and $500 million. Rohit Manocha, executive chairman of TGI Friday’s Inc.,…
I moved from New York City to Los Angeles. I knew the coasts would be different, but some things really surprised me.
I grew up in New England, but now I live in LA. I grew up in New Britain, Connecticut, and when I was 18, I fulfilled my dream of moving to New York City for college. I ended up staying for three more years after school, and I still think it’s the most incredible place…
