Israel’s interceptor missiles are under pressure as threats loom larger
Interceptor missiles being launched by Israel’s Iron Dome. Israel’s supply of interceptor missiles, crucial for defending against enemy missile attacks, is under pressure, while the threat of escalation with Iran remains a major concern, according to a report in the Financial Times. Dana Stroul, a former senior US defense official who oversaw policy for the…
Macy’s accused in lawsuit of covering up 2008 sexual attack by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in Herald Square flagship store
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been hit by a series of lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault. Macy’s covered up a violent 2008 sexual attack by Sean “Diddy” Combs at its flagship Herald Square, Manhattan store to protect a “multi-million-dollar” deal with Combs’ clothing brand, Sean John, a new lawsuit alleges. The worldwide department store chain…
Meet these retired sisters in their 60s who live on cruises full-time. They’ve already spent over 1,500 days at sea.
After an amazing week at sea, many cruisers wish they could just move onto a ship permanently. Sisters Jo Johnston, 69, and Elaine Durham, 63, who are both single and retired, turned this fantasy into a reality. “I kept taking cruises of longer lengths — 30 days, then 45, then 80, and learned I liked…
I have 6 short-term rental properties. People think real estate is passive income, but I disagree.
Gibson spends roughly 50 hours a week running her hospitality business. This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with Kerri Gibson, 48, based in Orford, Quebec, about her short-term rental business, Chalets Hygge. The following has been edited for length and clarity. I’m a CPA by training and spent roughly two decades working…
I was promoted from intern to partner in under 7 years at my VC firm. Here’s how I climbed the ranks.
A 28-year-old partner at a venture capital firm shares her best advice for breaking into the competitive industry. This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with Olivia Gaudree, a 28-year-old partner and VP of Operations at Fuel Venture Capital. B-17 has verified her employment. The following has been edited for length and clarity.…
Uber CEO says competing with Elon Musk is ‘no easy matter’ — and would love to partner with Tesla on robotaxis
Tesla unveiled its robotaxi in California on October 10, 2024. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says going head-to-head with Elon Musk can be tough — so he’s open to partnering with him. Khosrowshahi told the Financial Times that he would “love” to offer Tesla’s robotaxis on Uber’s ride-hailing platform when they are safe and ready to…
AI labs are fragmenting because of ego clashes and commercial pressures. It’s about to drive a wave of new startups.
Ilya Sutskever’s new startup SSI raked in $1 billion in funding in September 2024. The high-stakes race to build the world’s most powerful AI models attracts sharp minds and big personalities. But as AI labs work towards the sector’s holy grail, known as artificial general intelligence, those personalities have clashed — sometimes leading to a…
Microsoft lost billions of dollars on HoloLens, and its huge IVAS military contract is in trouble
Microsoft lost billions of dollars on HoloLens, and its huge IVAS military contract is in trouble Microsoft lost billions of dollars on its HoloLens mixed-reality project, and the company’s involvement in a related contract with the US Army is in doubt, according to people familiar with the situation. The software giant recently confirmed plans to…
Even the strongest pillar of the Chinese economy is showing signs of weakness
China’s strong export growth is facing headwinds due to slowing global demand. China’s economy hasn’t been doing great for a while, but the manufacturing giant could always count on its exports. Now, those exports may be in jeopardy even before the US presidential election in November — the results of which could hit those goods…
