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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Shauna Sweeney, founder and CEO of tendercare. It has been edited for length and clarity.My dad, Mike, is a formidable human. He raised me and my brother as a single dad. He was a bar pilot, navigating massive cargo ships under…
I’ve always been obsessed with love stories.Growing up, I devoured every Disney princess movie and romantic comedy I could find, longing for my own happy ending. I fell in love quickly and often, hoping each time that it would finally be with my forever person.When I decided to spend my…
Elon Musk held a surprise public all-hands event at Tesla’s Texas Gigafactory on Thursday night.The CEO provided updates on the company and answered workers’ questions.Some employees told BI they thought the event was a publicity stunt, while others saw it positively.Elon Musk jetted into Austin for a surprise all-hands at…
When leaving jobs in the past, relationships with work friends have always fizzled out.I decided to be more intentional with my friend Kate, who I met at work.When I left the company we met at, we remained close, even though we’ve never met in person.Whenever I’ve left a job, the…
My husband and I retired to Cuenca, Ecuador, but always wondered what other options were out there.We spent time in Cancún and Playa del Carmen to see why many American expats retire in Mexico.We were pleasantly surprised and impressed by the weather, shops, and more in each place. In 2010,…
The US paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine and cut its access to satellite imagery this week.A Ukrainian lawmaker told BI that it will leave Kyiv dangerously vulnerable to Russian air attacks.The moves follow the Trump administration’s decision to pause military aid to Ukraine.KYIV, Ukraine — President Donald Trump’s decision to…
I moved from the US to Europe in 2019 and eventually began living in Barcelona in February 2020. Shortly after, Spain went into lockdown amid to the coronavirus pandemic. I felt lonely for months. I struggled to adjust and wanted to give up on living abroad, but falling in love…
The outsize returns VCs depend on might be out of reach through healthcare M&A this year.VCs told BI they don’t see much appetite for big deals among healthcare’s historical mega-buyers.Healthcare startups looking to sell may have to settle for lower prices from their peers.Healthcare startups are hoping for more M&A…
The Department of Government Efficiency aiming to make sweeping changes to the federal workforce.Several top government officials have left their roles after pushing back against DOGE.The task force’s work to reshape Washington is causing major disruptions.The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, was envisioned by President Donald Trump and Elon…
