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President Donald Trump endorsed a House GOP budget plan Wednesday.Republicans’ outline would likely lead to billions in cuts to Medicaid, which insures 70 million.In an interview alongside Elon Musk that aired Tuesday night, Trump said he wouldn’t touch Medicaid.President Donald Trump on Wednesday endorsed a House Republican budget plan that…
Anna-Louise Dearden commuted 140 miles daily for a job in London while living in Wellingborough.She moved to the countryside for family and affordability, buying a Victorian home in 2004.Dearden now freelances and values flexibility and balance over daily supercommuting.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Anna-Louise Dearden, a…
USAID, the agency responsible for foreign aid, suddenly shut down its headquarters on Monday.DC-based employees got a text telling them to work remotely hours after Musk supported shutting down USAIDOn Monday afternoon, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he was “the acting director of USAID.”Employees at the US Agency for…
Elon Musk says Department of Government Efficiency works 120 hours a week.Musk’s is trying to cut a $1 trillion or more from the federal budget.Some executives told BI that Musk’s posts are meant to set the tone for the work culture he expects.It’s been just under two weeks since Elon…
Colombia objected to America’s treatment of deportees but backed down within 12 hours.President Donald Trump threatened tariffs and sanctions after its ally rejected two deportation planes.The episode spoke to Trump’s likely foreign-policy approach during his second term.President Donald Trump won a clash with Colombia over his mass deportation program within…
I loved living in Portland, Oregon, in college and my early 20s — I thought I’d stay there forever.However, a temporary move to Baker City, a small town in rural Oregon, shifted my mindset.I moved there once I’d had enough of Portland’s noise, big-city vibes, and cost of living.I grew…
My husband and I are new parents, and parenthood has changed our marriage.We found ourselves missing each other and wanted a way to communicate the way we used to.We started to implement ‘office hours,’ a weekly ritual where we have important conversations.My husband and I have been married for three…
My husband and I went from the US to Berlin for a work opportunity two years ago.Renting in Berlin was incredibly difficult, and the city would get a bit too packed with tourists.We moved south to Dresden and have been so happy with its greenery, architecture, and nightlife.Two years ago,…
Our family looks forward to a busy holiday event attended by thousands in our town each year.We’ve given the oldest of our four kids more independence, even at this crowded event.We use technology and the trust we have in our community to keep our kids safe.Each year, on the first…
HBO’s “Dune: Prophecy” explores the origins of the Bene Gesserit sisterhood.The show is loosely based on a “Dune” prequel novel but expands past its scope.Showrunner Alison Schapker spoke with BI about bringing the franchise to the small screen.”Dune: Prophecy” goes way back, thousands of years into the history of the…
