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United Airlines on Monday announced that it’s ending its pursuit of a potential merger with American Airlines after its rival rebuffed an initial approach to discuss a deal. United CEO Scott Kirby said in a statement published on Monday that he approached American Airlines about a potential merger because he…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman made an unexpected appearance in a California courtroom Monday as jury selection in his high-stakes legal feud with Elon Musk kicked off. Loading audio narration… Altman, who wore a dark-colored suit and white shirt, was spotted inside the Oakland courtroom, where some potential jurors shared unfavorable…
President Donald Trump is reigniting his long-simmering feud with Jimmy Kimmel — and his pressure campaign on ABC and parent company Disney to part ways with the late night host. Loading audio narration… “Jimmy Kimmel should be immediately fired by Disney and ABC. Thank you for your attention to this…
In my opinion, a room with a balcony isn’t essential unless you’re on an Alaskan cruise, where being able to take in the scenery is important.On my first cruise, a travel agent told me I “had” to book a room with a balcony, and that once I did, I’d never…
Jimmy Kimmel is back in the middle of a political firestorm. Loading audio narration… The ABC host drew the ire of Melania Trump after joking Thursday on his late-night show that the first lady “had a glow like an expectant widow.” Kimmel told the joke days before a gunman entered…
Ukraine’s experience shows Western militaries how major yearslong conflicts can deplete tanks and armored vehicles and why warfighting robots might matter more in the long run, a Ukrainian ground robot maker told Business Insider. Loading audio narration… In a long, high-cost conflict, the number of vehicles needed for tasks ranging…
OpenAI has the green light to work with Amazon or any other cloud provider, though there are some strings attached. Loading audio narration… On Monday, OpenAI and Microsoft — its largest investor — announced yet another shake-up to their long-term partnership. The modified terms came around 6 months after the…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Priscila Barros, 41, who works in social media and freelance marketing. In 2021, Barros moved from California to Texas with her three children; she returned to California in 2025. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity. Loading audio narration……
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Meghan Quinn, the bestselling author of romance novels like “A Not So Meet Cute.” The following has been edited for length and clarity. Loading audio narration… I didn’t think becoming an author would be my end-all, be-all career.I worked for Special…
Every time someone I know retires, my stomach drops. It feels as if retirement could be contagious. Loading audio narration… I’m a 62-year-old woman living in Florida, a retirement haven, and I find it jarring when people assume that my working days are behind me.I’m quick to tell them that…
