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The US Army has purchased thousands of cheap interceptors since the Iran war began, its top civilian official has disclosed, as the Pentagon looks to grow its arsenal of low-cost air defenses. Loading audio narration… Army Secretary Dan Driscoll told lawmakers that after the US began Operation Epic Fury, the…
The future of airline economy comfort looks a lot like a hostel dorm — but much more expensive.Air New Zealand on Tuesday unveiled a one-of-a-kind sleeping option called the “Skynest” that will let economy and premium economy passengers pay extra to sleep in bunk beds on its longest flights.It offers…
Crude futures are tumbling thanks to the US-Iran ceasefire, but don’t expect the price of a tank of gas to plunge overnight. Loading audio narration… West Texas Intermediate futures for May fell about 16% to below $95 a barrel early Wednesday, as investors cheered President Trump’s two-week truce with Iran.Wholesale…
When Alana Aichholz was applying to college, she read her essays aloud to her mom, who edited them orally because cancer was making it difficult to see. It was one of the last big projects the two took on together, before her mom, Laurene, a writer, died in 2022.”She helped…
OpenAI is disrupting almost every industry in its path. But moving fast comes with costs. Loading audio narration… In its journey to transform from an AI research lab to one of the most valuable companies in the world, OpenAI — and its CEO, Sam Altman — face significant legal challenges.…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kiki Leigh, a 28-year-old originally from Winnipeg, Canada, who is relocating from Los Angeles to Mussomeli, Italy, after buying a house there. The following has been edited for length and clarity. Loading audio narration… I’ve traveled to Italy several times, but…
Dunkin’ has once again entered the meal deal wars.The chain’s $6 value meal returned to its spring menu in March, along with energy drinks, banana-flavored coffee, and berry refreshers.Over the last couple of years, some of the biggest fast-food brands have introduced value meals to attract customers amid complaints about…
Kristi Noem might not be a Hollywood star, but her department spent like the big studios.The former secretary of the Department of Homeland Security was ousted from her post on Thursday, following months of controversy over her handling of immigration enforcement in Trump’s mass deportation campaign.During Noem’s appearance before Congress…
Catching a ride on Uber or Lyft got more expensive last year, and some riders are cutting back as a result, new data and a survey show.The prices that customers paid on these apps rose 9.6% in 2025, according to an annual report on gig mobility from data analytics company…
$75,300 can buy you a lot: a brand new Porsche, a gold Rolex, and, in New York City, one year of kindergarten.As the city’s affordability crisis deepens, the cost of everything from a slice of pizza to private school has risen to new heights.Avenues: The World School, a 14-year-old school…
