The West is seeing Kim Jong Un’s army in action. The North Korean soldiers are brutal zealots undeterred in the face of death.
North Korea’s war in Ukraine is an opportunity for the West to learn more about their fighting style — and vice versa. North Korea’s soldiers are relentless, almost fanatical, in the face of death. They’re determined and capable in battle, even in an unfamiliar fight, and their tactics are outdated but brutal. That is what…
Beyoncé has finally announced the ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour for 2025. Here’s everything we know.
Beyoncé is taking “Cowboy Carter” on the road. The singer announced an accompanying tour to her 2024 country album on February 1. The wait is over, Beyhive — Beyoncé has finally confirmed the “Cowboy Carter” tour is set to go ahead. The star made the announcement in a pair of social media posts early Sunday…
I became a grandma at 41. I love that I’m still young enough to really enjoy my granddaughter.
Georgie Noble, her mother Bett, her granddaughter Lacey, and her daughter Alisha. Georgie enjoys being a young grandmother. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Georgie Noble, a 51-year-old grandma from Porepunkah, Australia. It has been edited for length and clarity. I had my daughter Alisha when I was 16 years old. I…
I reluctantly quit my pilot job to teach our kids at home. It was so boring until I started educating them through travel.
I hadn’t planned to quit my job to teach our kids at home, and I was so bored of it until we started traveling. I never planned to quit my job as an airline pilot or homeschool our kids. I learned to fly at the age of 17, and spent countless hours in small planes…
What it’s like to be one of the fastest-growing creators on TikTok right now
A TikTok creator shared his thoughts with B-17 about the TikTok ban. The TikTok ban has left creators facing uncertainty over the past year. One of TikTok’s fastest-growing creators says the pressure has been overwhelming. The law that could ban TikTok went into effect in the United States on January 19 after the Supreme Court…
There’s a silver lining for markets as investors recover from a sharp tech sell-off
The market chaos that battered the most dominant tech stocks on Monday may have been a welcome event for other corners of the market. Although China’s DeepSeek AI app initially crushed investor confidence in US mega-caps, with traders worried about a supposedly cheaper chatbot that can compete with Silicon Valley rivals, some sectors might consider…
I’m a multimillionaire who balances frugality and treating my 3 kids. I remember what it’s like not to be wealthy.
Brandon Medford loves taking his son to Knicks games and sitting courtside. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Brandon Medford, CEO of Brandon Medford Enterprises. It has been edited for length and clarity. When I was 22, I was working as the finance director for an automotive dealership. I was bringing home…
Canada and Mexico hit back at Trump’s tariffs as China vows ‘corresponding countermeasures’
President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico effective February 1. Canada and Mexico have hit straight back at President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs, vowing to impose retaliatory levies on the US. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Saturday that Canada would impose 25% tariffs on C$155 billion (around $106 billion) of…
I tried 3 types of premade espresso martinis. The best was velvety smooth and had a coffee-forward flavor.
I tried three brands of premade espresso martinis. Espresso martinis have been around for decades, but today, they seem more popular than ever. I recently saw a few bottled and canned versions of the alcoholic drink — usually made with vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, and simple syrup — at my local liquor store. Eager to…
