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After years of criticizing the new electromagnetic catapults on the US Navy’s newest aircraft carriers, President Donald Trump is now officially pushing for a return to steam-powered systems for a future carrier.The first Navy aircraft carrier to use electromagnetic catapults to launch aircraft was USS Gerald R. Ford, setting a…
Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro’s dream of building a streaming “super app” is coming into focus, but big questions remain about whether it can juice revenue and engagement.”Disney+ will continue to evolve, bringing together games, merchandise, and other experiences, while offering increased personalization, exclusivity, and benefits for subscribers,” D’Amaro told employees…
Elon Musk’s long battle with Tesla’s striking workers in Sweden is finally coming to an end.On Thursday, IF Metall said it is suspending its nearly three-year industrial action against Tesla, effective August 19, after the company bought out all of the Swedish union’s striking workers.The fractious dispute has disrupted Tesla’s…
My son is 12, almost 13. I always prided myself on having an awesome relationship with him, so it’s difficult to admit that some of the stereotypical, totally natural teenage behaviors he’s starting to exhibit have hit me hard. Our relationship has started to change as he’s grown up, and…
Peter Lauwers used to swing by McDonald’s to buy dinner for his family on busy weeknights.A few years ago, though, the Michigan-based father, who runs a mobile app development company, noticed rising prices for Big Macs and Quarter Pounders. The chain also offered fewer deals he liked, such as McDonald’s…
No one wants to hear from a colleague that they monopolized a meeting or failed to get their point across — and few colleagues want to be the one to share that with their boss.While thoughtful feedback can be valuable, it’s not always welcome when it’s unsolicited. Nowadays, Coinbase CTO…
Ask a tech worker about their biggest career regret, and they might have a hard time picking just one.In a fast-changing, highly competitive industry, it’s easy to second-guess career decisions — and wonder whether another path might have been the better one.In interviews with Business Insider, tech professionals from companies…
When I was 16, living with my parents was a drag. It felt like they always wanted to know where I was going, when I was coming home, and who I was going out with.I dreamed of the day I would move into a house with my friends. Shows like…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Allison Strumeyer, cofounder and CEO of doublesoul. It has been edited for length and clarity.When I was in college at the University of Pennsylvania, I had a side hustle selling T-shirts. I would connect with local artists to feature their work…
Renting a New York City apartment isn’t for the weak.The median Manhattan rental price for a market-rate apartment soared to $5,000 in July — up 3% from June and 6% from July 2025 — an August 13 report from The Real Deal and appraisal firm Samuel Miller found. The record-high…
