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In 2011, Barack Obama said it was time to ‘pivot’ to Asia. But 15 years later, the U.S. is still at war in the Middle East
In 2011, President Barack Obama declared it was time for America to leave behind the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and “pivot” to Asia to counter the rise of China.…
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Oil tankers U-turn in Hormuz as U.S.-Iran talks break down
Two empty crude tankers attempted to make their way through the Strait of Hormuz and into the Persian Gulf on Sunday, only to make last-minute U-turns just as peace negotiations…
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This TikTok sensation sold her startup for $2 billion. Now Pepsi is letting ‘Poppi be Poppi’
Allison Ellsworth admits she’s not the typical founder story. She was, by her own telling, “a solid C student,” a partier, someone who got arrested during spring break and later…
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‘Almost unmanageable’: Raising a child in the U.S. now costs more than $300,000
The experience of being a parent may be priceless. But the reality is there’s a price tag on raising a child, and it’s up in the hundreds of thousands. The…
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‘I just keep seeing a lot of different aspects of life getting more expensive’: New car prices are up 30% over 6 years
After a few years of sharing a 2019 Chevrolet Trax, Dana Eble and Tyler Marcus are finally looking for a second car. But as they jump into the market, the…
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Haiti stares down starvation as Iran War drives 200,000 into acute food emergency status
For a factory worker in Haiti, the war in distant Iran means he now has to walk two hours to work and the same distance home each day, because he…
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As Iran peace talks fail, Trump and Joe Rogan watch a hobbled fighter triumph in a brutal cage match
Hobbling on one leg, Carlos Ulberg refused to let an injured knee ruin the opportunity he earned at UFC 327 on Saturday night. With President Donald Trump sitting cageside, Ulberg delivered a perfect…
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$12 billion crypto company boss says Gen Z ‘create an absurd amount of chaos’ and make him want to pull his hair out—but he’s betting on them anyway
It’s no secret that Gen Z often gets flak for showing up late to work, ghosting job interviews, refusing to do put in any overtime for free, and demanding senior…
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I grew up in a family of entrepreneurs. Here’s what I had to unlearn to build a $1 billion business
Family-business instincts are invaluable — until they become limiting. They teach resilience, loyalty, pragmatism, and financial discipline. But they do not necessarily teach you how to scale leadership beyond yourself,…
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A 93-year-old refused to sell her home to the Masters golf course that’s spent $280 million on expansion: ‘Money ain’t everything’
A 93-year-old woman who lived less than a mile from Augusta National Golf Club refused to sell her property to the club until her dying breath, rebuffing years of expansion…
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Turns out the American middle class didn’t die. It got richer—and felt poorer
There’s a peculiar kind of vertigo that comes with being an affluent American in 2026. You’ve made it. By nearly every historical metric, you are living in spectacular abundance. You…
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Born in Soviet Union, Grindr CEO was told he had two career options: Learn English or how to shoot a gun
Most young people are told the path to prosperity is to study hard, maybe go to college, and get a grad job. Not Grindr CEO George Arison. Born in the…
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The middle manager cuts saving you millions today will cost you everything in 2028
Gartner projects that one in five of companies will eliminate more than half their middle managers by the end of this year. The efficiency story sells itself. Flatten the structure, speed…
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These cofounders quit corporate jobs, took on $100K in credit card debt, and slept in a Denny’s—now their $1.2B company is backed by Serena Williams
Some of the world’s most successful companies revved up their success in the least glamorous of places. Google and Amazon were both launched out of their founders’ garages, and Microsoft…
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America is not ready for its own longevity crisis — and 2026 is the wake-up call
Americans are living longer than ever before, which is a remarkable achievement. But making those additional years healthy, secure, and fulfilling will require better planning across households, retirement systems, employers,…
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‘People are trying to be creative’: Tariff-battered American companies are so cash-starved they are using refund claims as collateral for loans
When the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s tariffs two months ago, many companies rejoiced at the prospect of returning to pre-tariff prices and the possibility of getting a refund…
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Former ‘Citgo 6’ political prisoner sees ‘karma’ in Maduro ouster, but Venezuelan oil won’t rebound until there’s true regime change
Watching Nicolás Maduro transported in handcuffs by U.S. officials in January, José Pereira felt a sense of retribution and a release of eight years of pent-up anger. “That is exactly…
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Multiple people injured after mass shooting at New Jersey Chick-fil-A: report
Police are investigating a mass shooting at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in New Jersey Saturday evening, according to reports. The shooting took place at a Chick-fil-A in Union, New Jersey, according…
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JD Vance leaves Pakistan after marathon talks with Iran end without a deal as Tehran refuses U.S. demand not to develop nuclear weapons
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said negotiations ended early Sunday between the United States and Iran without a peace deal after the Iranians refused to accept American terms to not…
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Trump downplays talks for ceasefire deal with Iran, claiming military victory. ‘It doesn’t matter. From the standpoint of America, we win’
The United States and Iran began face-to-face negotiations Saturday in Pakistan, days after a fragile, two-week ceasefire was announced. The war that has killed thousands of people and shaken global markets entered…
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‘This is the last warning.’ Iran threatens U.S. warships after they throw down the gauntlet for winner-take-all Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Navy ships sent an unmistakable signal Saturday as they crossed the Strait of Hormuz, challenging Iran’s control over the narrow waterway that will likely determine the outcome of the…
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Appeals court says national security implications of halting White House ballroom construction must be weighed
A federal judge must reconsider the possible national security implications of halting construction of President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom, an appeals court ruled on Saturday. A three-judge panel from the…
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Some communities are enduring unprecedented long waits on federal disaster requests, and Democrat-led states say they’re being denied
The Trump administration approved major disaster declaration requests for at least seven states this week, according to information released Saturday by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, allowing affected communities to access…
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The petrodollar faces increased risk, but a petroyuan is ‘far-fetched’ as fears of U.S. losing superpower status are overhyped, strategist says
President Donald Trump’s war on Iran has raised doubts about America’s superpower status and currency dominance as the Strait of Hormuz remains under Tehran’s control. But Dan Alamariu, chief geopolitical…
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Average price of new cars nears $50,000 as automakers focus on big pickups and SUVs while cheaper sedans get phased out
After a few years of sharing a 2019 Chevrolet Trax, Dana Eble and Tyler Marcus are finally looking for a second car. But as they jump into the market, the…
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U.S. Navy ships transit Hormuz ahead of mine-clearing mission
Two US Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz Saturday, laying the ground for the start of a mine clearing operation, US Central Command said. The USS Frank E. Peterson…
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Navy tests Hormuz blockade as expert says U.S. military prepares for round 2 and could degrade Iran’s hold over the strait to a ‘manageable level’
Ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran have begun in Pakistan, but a potential military clash between the two countries is already looming. On Saturday, U.S. Navy ships navigated through…
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Three oil supertankers appear to make move through Hormuz
Two Chinese supertankers loaded with crude appeared to be transiting the Strait of Hormuz hours after a Greek vessel moved through the waterway, in what would mark a significant uptick…
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Pakistan sends military force to Saudi Arabia as part of pact
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said a Pakistani military force arrived at King Abdulaziz Air Base as part of a strategic defense pact between the two countries. The Pakistani force…
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JD Vance begins talks with Iran in Pakistan while Trump claims U.S. has begun ‘clearing out’ the Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran began negotiations Saturday in Pakistan, days after a fragile, two-week ceasefire was announced, as the war that has killed thousands of people and shaken global markets entered its…
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Some of cheapest fuel can be found on Native American reservations as tribes are exempt from state gas taxes
Junelle Lewis was on the hunt for a reprieve from Seattle-area gas prices driven high by the Iran war when an app on her phone gave her the answer: the Tulalip Reservation north of…
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Boeing’s moon rocket faces uncertain future under Trump’s NASA
NASA’s Boeing Co. rocket just propelled astronauts farther into space than ever before. The Trump administration is already looking to competitors for a replacement. About a week before the $24…
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Over a third of Ireland’s fuel stations are empty and truck and tractor drivers are protesting nationwide
Protests over the soaring cost of fuel spread disruption across Ireland on Saturday with many gas stations running dry as truck and tractor drivers staged a fifth day of blockades…
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Former Tesla president reveals the ‘single most important thing’ you can do for your career—it’s a habit Elon Musk and Warren Buffett share too
Jon McNeill has had a front-row seat to how the world’s most successful leaders operate. As former president of Tesla—reporting directly to Elon Musk—and later COO of Lyft, he’s spent…
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These startups are racing to make AI safe for the Pentagon’s most closely guarded secrets
The relationship between AI companies and the American defense establishment burst into the open earlier this year when Anthropic found itself in a nasty public fight with the Pentagon. After…
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Time to ditch AI anxiety — experts say there’s a lot less to fear than we think
More than two thousand years ago, Greek philosopher Heraclitus of Ephesus coined the phrase, “Change is the only constant.” That observation has remained true since his death, but now change…
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Ingersoll Rand CEO: here’s how employee ownership helped drive more than 8x enterprise value growth
Imagine a company town hall where frontline workers ask about capital allocation and middle managers offer ideas on long-term strategy. Or a supply chain team prompting resilience planning and employees…
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The ‘Tuscan Mom’ aesthetic is taking over TikTok as Gen Z glamorize McMansions and reject millennial gray
Gen Z loves to love what millennials hate. Now, they’re rejecting the millennial gray aesthetic and reinvigorating a classic early 2000s vibe: The Tuscan Mom. The resurgence has recently exploded…
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Starbucks’ game plan to roll out AI chatbots at cafés could serve as a ‘litmus test’ for the industry, analyst says
Starbucks is betting on AI to give its baristas some extra help behind the counter. The Seattle-based coffee chain is implementing “Green Dot Assist,” an AI-powered virtual assistant intended to…
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Warren Buffett says ‘accumulating great amounts of money’ doesn’t achieve greatness—He still lives in a $31,500 Nebraska home and clipped coupons
Many entrepreneurs strive to one day add “millionaire,” or even “billionaire,” to their list of achievements; it’s become an industry-wide sign that they’ve finally made it in business. But billionaire…
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Data centers and gas demand make boring pipelines great again
New pipeline construction is almost as hard to find in New York and New England as the Loch Ness Monster is in Scotland. But there’s now a NESE (pronounced “Nessie”)…
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Inside the 50-home Miami sanctuary where smart money is buying decades of security for their kids
Behind the towering mahogany gates of Miami Beach’s Allison Island, the Wall Street South movement is showing its most permanent face yet. It’s not just about the zero-percent state income…
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Man’s best friend may soon live a little longer thanks to a new pill promising to extend your pup’s lifespan
For most dog owners, the hardest part of loving a pet is knowing from the start how it ends. A San Francisco startup called Loyal wants to give you a…
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Danantara CIO: Indonesia can anchor the AI and energy economy—if governance keeps pace
I was only 23 years old working as an investment banking analyst in Singapore when the opening salvos of the 2003 Iraq War unfolded. Our team was tasked with tracking oil…
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OpenAI’s TBPN deal shows how talent, media, and influence are collapsing into one
When OpenAI acquired TBPN, the reaction followed a familiar script: Was this an acquihire? A marketing play? A conflict of interest? All hype? Not wrong questions, just ones with answers…
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AI promises to free workers from grunt work, but psychologists say those mindless tasks are exactly what our brains need to recover
As the debate over AI’s role in the workplace rages on, some experts warn that eliminating menial tasks with AI could come with a hidden cost to productivity. In a…
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‘It’s 13 minutes of things that have to go right’: Artemis II splashes down despite faulty heat shield
After nearly 10 days in space, complete with a historic loop around the moon, the four astronauts on NASA’s Artemis II mission faced their most dangerous moment yet: not in…
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Fed seeks details on U.S. banks’ exposure to private credit firms
The Federal Reserve is asking major US banks for details about their exposure to private credit following a surge in redemptions from the funds and a rise in troubled loans…
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Meet ‘trendslop,’ the new, AI-fueled scourge of workplace consultants everywhere
Economists Mariana Mazzucato and Rosie Collington argue that consultants can, at best, give dubious guidance, and at worst, exacerbate government and private sector dysfunction. In their book The Big Con:…
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The Navy confirmed an ‘abundant amount’ of Uncrustables when the Artemis II crew lands. Smucker’s just offered them a lifetime supply
NASA spent months engineering the perfect menu for the Artemis II mission. And the menu is surprisingly tasty: barbecued beef brisket, broccoli au gratin, vegetable quiche, five types of hot…
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