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The US Army wants soldiers to test tomorrow’s tech while preparing to fight today. It’s a balancing act.
The US Army is embracing a wave of new weapons and systems, from drones to command-and-control platforms, and putting these experimental capabilities directly in the hands of soldiers during training events. That approach yields valuable lessons and gives soldiers hands-on experience with new…
I dreaded raising 5 teens under one roof. Then they all started becoming people I’d love to hang out with.
Think raising one teenager is difficult? Imagine living with five. That’s where I’ll be in two years’ time when my youngest two join their older siblings in the dreaded teenage years. But you know what? I’m looking forward to it more than you’d think. Teens get a bad rap I get it. Teenagers have a
I Drove the 2026 Jeep Cherokee, and Its Gas Mileage Blew My Mind
I tested the 2026 Jeep Cherokee for a week for USA TODAY Cars to see how the nameplate changed after a major redesign. The Cherokee has completely evolved, from its styling to its platform. The compact SUV segment is typically dominated by Japanese models like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. Jeep’s…
Norwegian soldiers say they’re training Ukrainian soldiers with a ‘Viking mentality’ built for harsh conditions
Norwegian soldiers are bringing their own “Viking mentality” and warrior culture to the training of Ukrainian troops for war with Russia. Norway is leading Operation Legio, a new international effort to support, train, and equip Ukrainian soldiers for the fight. Battlefield training combines…
After a trip to see my parents, my family moved across the country to live with them. My dad’s recent diagnosis made me grateful we did.
I’ve always been a little woo-woo. Throughout my life, I’ve had this strange sense that the universe was guiding me in a particular direction. Looking back, I can also pinpoint a handful of sliding door moments that drastically changed the course of my life. Last July, I experienced one of them. I…
Cool girls are carrying giant, slouchy bags for fall. These are some of the best options.
If you’re in the market for a new fall bag, know this: it should probably be big enough to carry a cable-knit sweater, a cozy plaid blanket, and a container of your favorite pumpkin-spice treats. The Coach Brooklyn bag and Chloé Paddington purses that reigned supreme in recent years will no longer…
My grandmother is dividing her assets while she’s still alive. She hopes it will help our family avoid divisiveness later.
We’ve all heard stories of familial feud after a loved one passes and assets are divided. Verbal promises become null and void once the person who made the pledge is gone — or perhaps those promises were never made to begin with. And even words written into legal wills can spark arguments and…
Arena AI CEO says enterprises don’t know which AI models to trust
Companies don’t know which side to choose in AI, the leader of one of the largest model evaluators said. “It’s not only true that they’re terrified of working with the frontier labs, but they’re also terrified of working with the Chinese open source,” Arena CEO Anastasios Angelopoulos said during a…
We were finally empty nesters. Then we got custody of our granddaughter and had to go back to work to raise her.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Michael Frost, 67, and his wife Connie, 63, who are raising their teenage granddaughter in Georgia. They have permanent custody of her and said they’ve prioritized providing her with a stable home and strong education. This interview has been…
Robotaxis are scaling now, fixing problems later
Every now and then, I entrust my life to an AI. That AI — a Waymo robotaxi — has increasingly become a legitimate means of mobility for some here in San Francisco. By now, I rarely worry if I’ll get home safe, but I still pay attention. Waymo and other robotaxi companies say their data