Harrison Ford transforms into the Red Hulk in ‘Captain America: Brave New World.’ Here’s how and why.
Harrison Ford as the Red Hulk in “Captain America: Brave New World.” Warning: Spoilers ahead for “Captain America: Brave New World.” “Captain America: Brave New World” revolves around a conspiracy against President Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross (Harrison Ford) which forces him to transform into the Red Hulk by the end of the film. It’s the first…
The price of rice in Japan is soaring. The government is releasing 210,000 tons from its stockpile to fight it.
Rice, a staple of Japanese cuisine, has seen soaring prices. A staple of the country’s cuisine, rice has seen soaring prices in Japan, prompting the government to step in with its own stockpiles in a bid to stabilize the market. Taku Eto, Japan’s agriculture minister, announced at a press conference Friday that the government will…
The Big Four are sticking with hybrid work. Here are the RTO policies of Deloitte, KPMG, EY, and PwC.
KPMG , PwC, EY, and Deloitte make up the Big Four. The world’s four largest consulting and accounting firms collectively employ 1.5 million staff and take up prime commercial real estate in hundreds of major cities worldwide But all four firms are bucking the trend toward stricter return-to-office (RTO) policies being followed by other corporate…
Amazon Robotics chief technologist discusses AI, warehouse jobs, and how human ‘common sense’ will always be needed
Tye Brady, chief technologist at Amazon Robotics Amazon has long been a leader in warehouse robotics, investing billions of dollars to automate some of the picking and sorting jobs at its fulfillment centers. But its work in robotics is just getting started, Amazon Robotics Chief Technologist Tye Brady told B-17 in a recent wide-ranging interview.…
How dating apps are changing in the wake of swiping fatigue and new startups emerging
Dating app Friend of a Friend plastered ads around New York City. Dating apps are in for a shake-up. Many users are tired of swiping, dating app giants like Match Group (which owns Tinder and Hinge) face headwinds, and new startups are launching left and right. B-17 has interviewed several founders jumping into the dating-app…
I was raised in an upper-middle-class home and learned money buys access. I now give back to the communities that supported me.
John Gregory and his wife focus on giving back to others. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with John Gregory, founder of the National Center for Urban Solutions, Enterprises, and the African American Male Wellness Agency. It has been edited for length and clarity. I was raised in an upper-middle-class home with a…
Russia wants the US to hand over the names of Russians who received USAID funding
Vyacheslav Volodin, the Russian State Duma chair, wants the US to release the names of USAID grantees. A top Russian politician said he wants the US to release lists of people and groups in the country that have received USAID funding. Vyacheslav Volodin, the chair of Russia’s State Duma, said this week that they would…
OpenAI removes diversity commitment page from its website
OpenAI’s DEI commitment page now redirects to a page called “Building dynamic teams.” OpenAI appears to have removed a page from its website outlining its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion — and now redirects the URL to a page titled “Building dynamic teams.” An archived version of the old DEI commitment page, seen by…
Elon Musk’s X is pulling big-name advertisers back
Happy Valentine’s Day! In the spirit of the holiday, here’s something you might fall in love with: A new Apple product. Tim Cook teased the launch of something set for next Wednesday. In today’s big story, new and old advertisers are coming to X more than two years after Elon Musk’s dramatic takeover. What’s on…
