I struggled to adapt to the real world and full-time work after graduating from college. Adopting a cat helped.
The author’s cat helped her acclimate to postgrad life. I have never particularly enjoyed change. I love spontaneous adventures, like taking a day trip to a new city or trying new foods, but I don’t like when things end. Recently, my college chapter came to a close. I started school in the fall of 2020…
China has a crucial edge in the robotaxi race, WeRide executive says
WeRide operates its autonomous vehicles in seven countries globally. The US and China are racing to make the robotaxi dream a reality — but China may have a key advantage. Jennifer Li, the CFO of Chinese robotaxi firm WeRide, told B-17 in January that while both China and the US have a wealth of autonomous…
The most expensive Super Bowl tickets can cost millions of dollars. Here’s what those pricey seats are like.
Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs scrambles with the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023. When the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles face off on February 9, a number of fans will be watching the Super Bowl from seats that cost more than a mid-priced car. Regardless of who’s playing, tickets…
Trump is trying to stop a major EV charger rollout that counts Tesla as one of its biggest recipients
Tesla boss Elon Musk has taken on a prominent role in the Trump administration. Donald Trump’s administration is halting a funding program for EV chargers that has awarded Tesla millions in federal grants. Officials are “immediately suspending” approval for all state plans funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, a $5 billion initiative…
I was frustrated working as a teacher. I quit and moved to Los Angeles to make movies instead.
The author left her teaching job in Hong Kong and moved to Los Angeles. Ten years into my teaching career, I was frustrated. I was the Head of Media Studies at an international high school in Hong Kong. Although I relished teaching a hybrid practical and theory syllabus to engaged students, many of whom went…
Russia could be allowed to keep its military bases, Syria says
A satellite image of Syria’s Tartus port at the end of January. Syria is open to allowing Russia to keep hold of its two military bases in the country, two months after rebel groups ousted Kremlin ally Bashar Assad and set in motion a Russian troop and military equipment withdrawal. In an interview with the…
The biggest American sporting event of the year has billions of dollars riding on it
The NFL regular season will run from September 5, 2024 to January 5, 2025. Good morning! That’s especially true for federal workers who haven’t decided on their deferred resignation offers. A federal judge delayed the deadline, which was supposed to be yesterday, until at least Monday. In the meantime, a Trump administration official said more…
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ actor Ayelet Zurer reveals Vanessa ‘took over’ from Kingpin after season 3
Ayelet Zurer and Vincent D’Onofrio in “Daredevil” season three. Ayelet Zurer, who plays Vanessa Marianna-Fisk in “Daredevil: Born Again,” told B-17 that her character has taken over from her husband, Wilson Fisk, to become the head of his criminal empire. “Daredevil” premiered on Netflix in 2015 as a collaboration with Marvel Television. But the show…
‘Elon and I are completely aligned on cutting waste,’ says Treasury Secretary Bessent
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Bloomberg he believes there are “gigantic savings” to be made. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Bloomberg Podcasts on Thursday that he and Elon Musk were “completely aligned” when it came to waste. “Elon and I are completely aligned in terms of cutting waste and increasing accountability and transparency for the…
