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The C-17 Globemaster III only requires three crew members: a pilot, co-pilot, and loadmaster. It can transport up to 170,900 pounds of cargo — more than twice the capacity of the C-141B — and fly at 450 knots, or about 517 miles per hour. It can also operate on runways…
Disney is set to pay out a $50 million settlement in a class action lawsuit that alleged the entertainment giant broke antitrust and consumer protection laws by pushing prices for streaming subscriptions higher. The settlement follows a 2022 federal class action lawsuit that was filed by YouTube TV and DirecTV…
When it comes to building muscle and losing fat, the standard dietitian advice is to focus on eating enough protein. When you eat protein can also make a huge impact.Amanda Pasko, a registered dietitian in North Carolina and a certified track coach, told Business Insider, “the dosing and spacing of…
Advanced nursing and dozens of other programs now qualify for higher student-loan limits when the Trump administration’s sweeping repayment changes take effect tomorrow.On Monday, the Department of Education issued an updated list of programs that would fall under its “professional” designation and qualify for higher student-loan borrowing limits.It now includes…
There’s a specific moment at airport security that always feels heavier than it should. I’m standing in line, passport in hand, going through a rough outline of the next few months in my head.I’ll spend six weeks in Denmark with my long-distance boyfriend before going back to the US for…
Many of the Supreme Court justices earn thousands of dollars from teaching gigs at universities, although there is a cap on this outside pay of around $30,000, The New York Times reported.In 2024, Justice Neil Gorsuch was paid $30,379 for a two-week course in Portugal through George Mason University, per…
Fireworks have been a tradition in the US since 1777.ungvar/ShutterstockThanksgiving, Mardi Gras, and Fourth of July traditions have been around for hundreds of years.Customs surrounding the presidency, such as the turkey pardoning, are also some of America’s oldest.The US also has some surprising practices, like placing pickle-shaped ornaments on Christmas…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Erik May, 43, who is the president of Flags Unlimited, a business based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Business Insider has verified the sales figures. This piece has been edited for length and clarity.We’re a small business in the Midwest. Getting asked…
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…
