How Japan is trying to solve its rice problem
Bags of rice at a store in Tokyo. The Japanese government is releasing rice from its emergency reserve for the first time to address a supermarket shortage and soaring prices. Japan’s agriculture ministry held an auction last week in a bid to stabilize the market. It announced on Friday it had selected bidders for almost…
An MIT researcher says learning to argue can help you get promoted. Here are his 3 tips for moving up the career ladder.
Jackson Lu, an associate professor of work and organization studies at MIT, says assertiveness is key to getting promoted. If you’re a team player who keeps their head down and never ruffles feathers, it might be why you haven’t been promoted. A recent study in the Journal of Applied Psychology found that assertiveness is key…
I went into medicine to follow my parents’ footsteps. I realized I needed a more creative career, and now I’m the CEO of a gaming company.
Max Fu left his career as a doctor at 28 and 10 years later he doesn’t regret it. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Max Fu, CEO and Creative Director for Nyan Heroes. It has been edited for length and clarity. I was raised in Australia by Chinese parents. Growing up, there…
After the LA wildfire, my renters insurance was a huge help — but I’m hoping to increase my coverage soon
The author, Jackie Lam. After the 2020 Bobcat Fire, which occurred in the San Gabriel Mountains near where I live, I had a hard time getting renters insurance. No insurance company would cover my tiny cabin as I was considered a high risk. Fast-forward to last year. While I had reinstated my AAA renters insurance,…
B-17 spoke with federal workers who voted for Trump. Some have come to regret it.
Donald Trump’s tariffs have put dealmaking on hold Good morning. The backlash Tesla owners are facing over Elon Musk has crossed the pond. Here in London, a man says he was aghast when he was confronted about his vehicle in a parking lot. In today’s big story, B-17 spoke with 10 federal workers who voted…
Map shows the journey-doubling detours 2 Delta flights took to avoid major storms
A Delta Air Lines Boeing 717 like the one flown between Memphis and Atlanta. Passengers endured a pair of flights that were twice as long as expected due to bad weather on Saturday. Delta Air Lines Flight 2778 was traveling from Memphis to Atlanta on Saturday. The journey usually takes under an hour, and sometimes…
Stock of the Day: Baidu jumps after it releases an AI model to rival DeepSeek
A photo illustration of the DeepSeek app icon. The move: Baidu’s American depository receipts climbed 1.23% in pre-market trading on Monday, reaching $94.97 per share. The Chinese search engine firm is up 11.62% year-to-date. Why: The firm’s US-listed shares are gaining after it announced Ernie X1, an artificial intelligence model on par with China’s breakthrough…
US allies in Asia are looking to lucrative economic deals to keep US military aid flowing
President Donald Trump on a visit to South Korea in 2017. Countries in Asia have long been dependent on US military support and weaponry to deter aggression from the likes of China and North Korea. Now they’re watching the rift grow between the US and long-standing allies in Europe over Ukraine, and some are planning…
Warren Buffett is now richer than Bill Gates after $18 billion wealth gain this year
Warren Buffett has surpassed Bill Gates in net worth. Warren Buffett has overtaken Bill Gates on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index after adding an unmatched $18.7 billion to his net worth this year. The Berkshire Hathaway CEO has climbed to sixth place on the list with a $161 billion fortune, $1 billion more than Gates. He’s…
