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A Ukrainian drone maker said keeping up with the rapidly changing battlefield requires manual assembly for some of its work instead of relying only on big machines.Ukraine needs large quantities of weaponry as quickly as possible, a demand that typically pushes companies toward automation. But Ukraine also needs those weapons to…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Darnah and Vic Thompson, a married couple who are both entrepreneurs living in Texas. The following has been edited for length and clarity.Darnah: My business is Books & Brand, a publishing agency specializing in nonfiction books. I have a background in…
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Monster. Nervous about a new job? That’s OK. For most job seekers, the phrase “new job” is exciting because it signals opportunities to learn new skills, expand your network, and build your resume. But change can also be intimidating. If you’re scared of…
Before the robots go to work, they have to go to school.Apptronik, a Texas-based humanoid startup that counts Google and Mercedes among its investors, has opened a “Robot Park” in Austin. At the nearly 90,000-square-foot warehouse, its Apollo robots practice tasks like loading boxes onto conveyor belts and sorting toys…
I relocated to the Netherlands with my kids two years ago and have since helped many Americans call new countries home.Typically, I talk to two types of people considering a move abroad.The first type has been “planning to move” for years. They’ve watched every YouTube video, joined multiple expat Facebook…
When my wife and I moved from Calgary to Nelson, British Columbia, in 2017, we had a vision for the kind of childhood we wanted our kids to have.We wanted them to ride their bikes around town, walk to school on their own, and spend their afternoons outdoors instead of…
I never thought I’d live outside the UK, where I’d lived my whole life, until I met my future wife at the University of Cambridge.We were both pursuing master’s degrees, and were introduced during orientation day. We got along instantly and started dating in November 2019. A few months later,…
Americans are spending more than ever to get away. Some 45% say they’re boosting their travel budgets this year, according to travel-insurance marketplace Squaremouth, and roughly one in four is doing it specifically to splurge on a premium or bucket-list trip. Airfare isn’t helping. International fares out of the U.S.…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Catherine Fadashe, a 30-year-old communications and marketing associate at an asset management firm based in the UK. Her employment and identity have been confirmed by Business Insider. This story has been edited for length and clarity.We operate in a hybrid setting.…
Michael Kittredge III, the son of Yankee Candle founder Michael Kittredge II, sold his family’s property, which includes 120,000 square feet of living space, for $7.25 million after initially listing it for $23 million.Three years after Michael Kittredge II died in 2019, his son decided to list the home in…
