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The Pentagon wants ultra-precise clocks that could help troops fight without GPS
The Pentagon’s research arm has been experimenting with a new generation of ultra-precise clocks, with the hope of one day integrating the devices into military aircraft, radars, and other systems as a reliable backup for American forces when GPS is jammed or spoofed. To get there, the Defense…
My childhood best friend and I have very different adult lives. We stay connected with one annual tradition.
At Greenhorn Ranch in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, my best friend of 15-plus years resembled a stranger. Armed with a disproportionately large rifle, Ellie took aim and nailed three clay pigeons in perfect succession — her first time ever wielding a gun. As our skeet shooting instructor…
Financial Despair Is When You End Up Paying Money To Work
Once both our children began school full-time in 2024, my wife and I had more breathing room. At least six hours a day of free time. No more wrangling toddlers in the chaos of the early years. I used the time to finish Millionaire Milestones, which became a USA Today bestseller in 2025. Now I’m
Ready for health tech’s latest toys? Be prepared to pay out of pocket.
Americans pursuing longevity just got another toy to try. Neko Health, a tech-forward way to quickly check on your heart, skin, and body shape, has arrived stateside. After making waves in Stockholm and London, the startup created by Spotify cofounder Daniel Ek is planting its flag in the US in…
I compared The Pioneer Woman’s and Joanna Gaines’ Buffalo chicken dips. Only one was good enough for game day.
Football season is officially back, and nothing says “game day” like a tangy, creamy Buffalo chicken dip with a side of chips. I tried two Buffalo chicken dip recipes from celebrity chefs to see which was the crowd-pleaser. I made recipes from Joanna Gaines and Ree Drummond, also known as The…
Why Gen Z Workers View Their Current Roles as Just Stepping Stones
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Zety.com. Loyalty to employers is quickly fading among the youngest generation in the workforce. Zety’s latest Gen Z Workplace Expectations Report, based on a national survey of 1,001 Gen Z workers in the U.S., reveals a generation navigating…
14 Things You Should Throw Out the Day You Retire — Before They Drain Your Savings
Retirement doesn’t just change your paycheck. It changes the math on everything you own, owe, and pay for. The problem? Most people walk into retirement carrying habits, expenses, and possessions from a life that no longer exists. That working-years baggage isn’t just clutter. It’s a slow, steady…
Ukraine’s fast medical robots can outrun Russian attacks, but speed creates new risks, makers and medics say
Ukraine’s robots designed to evacuate wounded soldiers move much faster than the robots built for attacking and hauling supplies, a design choice that developers and medics say can help save lives but also introduces new risks. Ukrainian military units are increasingly using uncrewed ground…
I co-created Blue’s Clues. Working on the show didn’t make parenting easier, but I did learn from Steve’s pause.
Before I became a mother, I thought I knew a lot about children. I had a master’s degree in child development and instructional technology and media. I had spent years studying how young children learned, processed information, and obtained mastery over a concept. When I co-created Blue’s Clues, we…
I got a sneak peek at Qantas’ new business class designed for the world’s longest flights. Here are the coolest perks.
Flying between New York and Australia is about to get a whole lot nicer. As part of Qantas’ “Project Sunrise” initiative offering more direct routes to and from Australia, the airline is rolling out specially modified Airbus A350 jets with enhanced luxury cabins. This includes refreshed first…