Brian Trautman, a former software engineer, made the life-changing decision to leave his high-paying job and embark on a sailing journey around the world with his family. In 2008, Trautman sold all his possessions and purchased a 53-foot sailboat named the SV Delos, which he made his final payment on in 2019. He and his…
Brie Larson, best known as Carol Danvers, also known as Captain Marvel, takes the lead in the new Marvel Studios film “The Marvels.” The initial box office numbers for “The Marvels” left something to be desired. The film only brought in $47 million domestically during its opening weekend, making it the lowest-grossing opening in the…
Dave Bernstein, a former U.S. Postal Service worker, has found his retirement to be less secure than he had hoped. When he retired in 1992, he and his wife, Phyllis, were shocked to find that his monthly Social Security check was much lower than expected, despite earning the required 40 credits to be fully insured…
As a native of Sweden, I grew up steeped in the concept of “friluftsliv,” a term originating in Scandinavian culture and meaning “open-air life,” where nature and outdoor activities are deeply valued. With friluftsliv deeply ingrained in the Swedish way of life, I made sure to pass on this appreciation to my children by allowing…
Following the airstrikes and unrest in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel will continue to control security in the region but will work towards demilitarizing it. This comes at a time when the region is suffering from power outages, particularly in the ICU and pediatric wards at Gaza’s main hospital. These…
A report by British members of parliament has discovered that the U.K. is not doing enough to prevent Russia from circumventing sanctions in Central Asia. The report called “Countries at crossroads: UK engagement in Central Asia,” highlights the failure to prosecute money-laundering crimes as a major factor in facilitating kleptocratic regimes in Central Asia. This…
Warren Buffett, the legendary investor, once famously advised that reading 500 pages a day is the key to success. He emphasized that this is how knowledge accumulates, much like compound interest. Buffett himself spends five or six hours a day reading books and newspapers. However, this may seem like a daunting time commitment for many…
Nvidia has reportedly discovered a way to sell high-end chips to Chinese companies while still complying with U.S. regulations aimed at restricting China’s access to technology. According to Chinese financial media Cailian Press, Nvidia is set to deliver three new chips, HGX H20, L20 PCle, and L2 PCle, to domestic manufacturers. This move comes after…
Taylor Swift Weather’s Effect on an Airline In a rare move, the pop superstar Taylor Swift has caused the largest carrier in South America, LATAM Airlines, to waive ticket-change fees and differences in fare for those affected by the postponement of her show in Buenos Aires. Swift cited heavy rain as the reason for postponing…
Investors looking to start their trading day need to pay attention to the most critical news items. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite snapped their longest streaks in two years on Thursday, falling 0.8% and 0.9% respectively. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also saw a decline of nearly 0.7%. Heading into the final trading session,…
