Top US generals warned the ‘golden hour’ for saving injured soldiers could disappear. That future has come.
A Ukrainian medic with the 28th Brigade in a partially dug trench outside Bakhmut, Ukraine. American generals predicted years ago that the intensity of future wars could upend lifesaving evacuations and medical care for injured troops. That prediction is now a reality in Ukraine, where soldiers often can’t get proper medical care within the “golden…
South Korean stocks end the year down 10% after political turmoil and the Jeju Air plane crash
South Korean stocks ended 2024 sharply lower. South Korea shares closed nearly 10% lower in 2024 amid political uncertainty and the Jeju Air plane crash on Sunday. On Monday, the Kospi index closed 0.2% lower on its last trading day of the year. The sharp decline this year contrasts with a 19% jump in the…
4 things I never recommend financial planning clients do with their bonus — and 3 better ideas
Financial planner Hanna Horvath. As a financial planner, I always recommend being deliberate when it comes to your annual bonus. Striking a balance is always smart — while you can have some fun and treat yourself, you should consider spending a portion of those bonus dollars building your long-term financial security. The key is to…
Elon Musk’s Starlink to beam ‘uninterrupted’ cell service to Ukraine from space
Starlink completed the first constellation for its “Direct to Cell” service in December. Elon Musk’s Starlink has signed a deal with Ukraine’s largest telecoms operator to provide consumers in the country with “uninterrupted” satellite-powered mobile connectivity. The deal is set to give Kyivstar customers the ability to send text messages even if the terrestrial network…
‘Wicked’ is a record-breaking hit. But it’s not close to beating billion-dollar musical films like ‘The Lion King’ and ‘Frozen.’
“Wicked” stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. “Wicked” has broken its third box office record, beating “Mamma Mia!” to become the highest-grossing film adaptation of a Broadway musical. But it still has a way to go to surpass the highest-grossing musical films of all time, which have made over $1 billion in ticket sales. In…
How Russian tanks stack up against the American M1 Abrams
US tanks like the Abrams are larger and heavier, designed to have bolstered defenses. Russian Soviet-style tanks and the American-made Abrams are both at war in Ukraine, as well as in Russia’s Kursk. From the design and combat capability perspectives, the two tank styles are very different. The Soviet-style T-series tanks, like the popular T-72…
Elon Musk is clashing with Trump’s MAGA base over skilled immigration. Here’s what economics gurus are saying.
Paul Krugman, winner of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have clashed with Donald Trump’s MAGA base on the subject of legal immigration, specifically the H-1B visa program for skilled workers. The pair said on X that the US must import foreign talent to remain globally competitive. In a…
Color experts share the hues you should remove from your home in 2025
Color experts predict hues like teal and yellow will fall out of favor in 2025. As the end of the year approaches, many designers and color experts are reflecting on the hues people added to their homes throughout 2024. However, some of these colors will likely be phased out in the new year. B-17 asked…
7 things to get rid of in your home before the new year, according to professional organizers
The end of the year is the perfect time to declutter your home. The end of the year is a great time to do some decluttering. However, it can be difficult to decide what should stay and what should go. To make things easier, Business Insider asked professional organizers about the best things to get…
