Finance
AI can demystify supply chain regulations for global businesses — if geopolitics don’t get in the way
Altana, a software company that helps brands like Wayfair map their global supply chains, has been barred by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce from doing business with individuals or companies in the country. It’s an example of how geopolitics continue to complicate the supply chain, even while…
Read the memo Mamdani’s team sent to NYC lawmakers explaining the controversial pied-à-terre tax rollout
New York City homeowners say they’re confused by Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s rollout of the pied-à-terre tax — and they’re joining City Council on Tuesday to testify. The Mayor’s Office opted to forgo an in-person appearance at the hearing, instead submitting a written memo. In a copy obtained by…
Some student-loan borrowers are losing credit toward a key forgiveness program for public servants
Some student-loan borrowers are losing credits toward a key loan forgiveness program. The Department of Education confirmed that it is adjusting its count of completed payments downwards for some borrowers pursuing Public Service Loan Forgiveness, which forgives student debt for government and…
Renaming Florida’s Palm Beach airport after Donald Trump cost an estimated $5.5 million. Take a look at the changes.
President Donald Trump has reportedly expressed interest in having an airport named after him since his first term in the White House. During his second, non-consecutive term, he became the first sitting US president to see that happen: On July 9, Florida’s Palm Beach International Airport…
Disney is suing the FCC in a departure from former CEO Bob Iger’s strategy
Disney under Josh D’Amaro is pushing back strongly against Donald Trump’s Federal Communications Commission. Disney-owned ABC sued the FCC on Tuesday morning, alleging that the government agency is violating the First Amendment and trying to influence editorial content it deems unfriendly to the…
I thought hiring movers would make relocating easier. It only gave me more stuff to regret.
When I got a job with a nice signing bonus, I didn’t think twice before hiring movers. After all, I finally had adult furniture. In retrospect, that was a huge mistake. My move from Denver to NYC was a $5,000 cross-country crash course on how a full-service move can be far too expensive…
I stopped drinking on vacation in Nicaragua with my family. It took time to get used to being social again.
I remember my last drink clearly. It was New Year’s Eve, just over two and a half years ago. My family was on vacation in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, and we were on the beach in the middle of the afternoon. My daughter was 9, my son was 7, and they were playing a
Ukrainian forces are repurposing assault robots for logistics missions because of supply bot shortages
Ukrainian forces are taking some of the ground robots designed for assault missions and repurposing them for logistics as they face shortages of these critical machines, unit commanders told Business Insider. Front-line logistics have become increasingly difficult in Ukraine as drones constantly…
NBA star Jaylen Brown says there’s a downside to wealth that people don’t talk about
NBA star Jaylen Brown said that getting rich came at a cost to his relationships. On Monday’s episode of the “Boardroom” podcast, the basketball player spoke about how his success changed the way he viewed money and interacted with the people around him. Brown began gaining recognition for his…
Gen Z friendships have entered their nickel-and-diming era
When Joanne Wang went out for dinner to celebrate her 24th birthday, she expected to split the meal evenly. She was spending the evening with a new friend, so she figured they would each pay for their own order. When her friend decided to bring her boyfriend along at the last minute, Joanne didn’t…