A newly deployed top US missile-defense system is getting a workout in the Middle East
A THAAD launcher fires an interceptor missile A top American-made air-defense battery deployed to Israel has been used in combat multiple times since it arrived in the country last fall, a US defense official confirmed to B-17 on Monday. The THAAD, or Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense, battery was used to defend Israel once in December…
Gazprom, Russia’s energy giant, is discussing a 40% cut to its HQ staff as the war keeps Moscow cut off from Western customers
A letter from a member of Gazprom’s board sent a letter to CEO Alexei Miller, pictured on the left, requesting for a 40% cut to staff at the company’s St. Petersburg headquarters. Russian energy giant Gazprom is considering a 40% cut to its headquarters staff after posting its first loss in 24 years, according to…
My daughter is in the college search phase. I’m trying to balance helping her without being overbearing.
The author’s daughter (not pictured) is searching for her perfect college. My daughter is currently in the midst of the college search phase, and with so many college and university options, you might imagine that this journey is both complex and exciting. As a parent, I want to help make my child’s senior year as…
Gen Z’s booze-free funRestaurants and clubs are rushing to cash in on a clientele who is young, sober, and ready to party
A typical weekend for 28-year-old Olivia looks something like this: On Friday night, she’ll catch a game, either in the stands or from the comfort of her couch in her home city of Philadephia. Saturday is for the girls — her book club might go out to brunch or convene at one of their houses.…
I’m giving dating apps another try. This time around, it’s all about my ‘3-option poll.’
Nicola Prentis created a poll on Hinge to help spend less time looking for love online. I’ve noticed that people on dating apps tend to fall into two categories: “messagers” and “meeters.” The first kind wants to message for a while to make sure there’s enough common ground to meet up in person. The second…
Gold is one of the ‘least effective’ inflation hedges, according to Goldman Sachs. Here are 3 investments that actually protect your portfolio.
After a stellar year of 27% returns, it may be tempting to see gold as an investing cheat code. On top of delivering market-beating price appreciation, the yellow metal has long been regarded as a tangible storer of value and inflation hedge. What more could you ask for out of an investment? However, the widespread…
How the LA wildfires will impact US growth and the labor market, Goldman Sachs says
The Palisades Fire burns a structure in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. The devastating wildfires across Los Angeles are sparking concerns about the potential impact on the broader economy. Early estimates of the total damage rank the wildfire as one of the 20 costliest natural disasters as a share of GDP in US…
Ukrainian orphan Natalia Grace’s adoptive parents accused her of being an adult who was posing as a child. Here’s where Michael and Kristine Barnett are now.
Michael and Kristine Barnett faced neglect charges after abandoning Natalia Grace in Indiana. “The Curious Case of Natalia Grace” explores the complex story of Natalia Grace Mans and the legal saga involving Natalia and her former adoptive parents, Michael and Kristine Barnett. Natalia, a Ukrainian orphan with spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, was adopted by the Barnetts, who…
Toyota’s North American employees are the latest to be ordered back to the office
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner. Many of Toyota’s North American employees are being recalled back to the office Monday through Thursday starting in September. Bloomberg first reported on the move. A spokesperson for the Japanese automaker confirmed the news to B-17 but offered no further details. Employees will be allowed to work from home on Fridays…
