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The West has long focused on producing expensive, powerful military equipment.But defense ministers warn that Russia has shown why more of the cheaper weaponry is needed.Denmark’s defense minister told BI it was “one of the lessons learned coming out from Ukraine.”The Ukraine war has shown that fighting major, protracted conflicts…
My husband and I make an annual budget spreadsheet, and I was shocked at the groceries number. As a family of six, we need to get creative to save money. I meal prep for the week based on what’s on sale, and use credit cars that give me cash back.…
My fiancée and I met in St. Petersburg, Florida, and lived there for seven years.We loved the hip downtown, but the area got too crowded and expensive for us.So, we moved close to her family in a small Wisconsin town and were able to buy our first home.I’ve lived in…
Robotaxis have hit the mainstream, with Waymo and Tesla planning major expansions in 2025.Concerns about the huge cost of self-driving vehicles have prompted Ford and GM to exit the race.May Mobility CEO Edwin Olson told Business Insider that robotaxis are a “brutal” business.The robotaxi wars have begun — but questions…
The Los Angeles wildfires could cause up to $57 billion in damage, Accuweather estimates.The fires are destroying expensive real estate in Santa Monica, Malibu, and other neighborhoods.Insurance providers like State Farm pulled new coverage before the fire due to catastrophe risks.The Los Angeles wildfires could cost between $52 billion and…
Tan Hong Kai, 24, from Singapore, is a senior butler at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.Kai looks after guests in the hotel’s most luxurious suites, some of which are invite-only.He said he enjoys interacting with famous guests, but last-minute requests can be stressful.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation…
My husband and I left our stresses of living in Seattle behind by moving to the suburbs.The tech boom raised Seattle’s cost of living, making it hard for us to afford a home in the city.Now we enjoy having a close-knit community — and easy access to the city.Growing up…
Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs could raise car prices, impacting US and European automakers.Tariffs may cost carmakers 17% of annual earnings and lead to credit downgrades, per S&P Global.General Motors, Jaguar Land Rover, Stellantis, and Volvo could be hit the hardest.President-elect Donald Trump’s new tariff proposals could hit American and European…
I wanted to go back to school for my master’s but didn’t want to go into enormous debt.I decided to go abroad and study at the Université Toulouse – Jean Jaurès in France.It was the best decision I ever made. I now live in Paris and have no plans to…
“Arcane,” a television adaptation of Riot Games’ “League of Legends,” is back on Netflix.The series was created by Christopher Linke and Alexander Yee, two Riot vets with no TV experience.”Arcane” came with a reportedly hefty price tag — but it’s landed well with fans and critics alike. In 2010, “Arcane” co-creator…
