Stephen Hutyra.Stephen HutyraStephen Hutyra, 42, built a personal pub he calls The Thirsty Goat in his backyard.He loves the space, but wishes he'd installed a hot-water heater for the bathroom and sinks.He also could have benefited from a little more space behind the bar area.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Stephen Hutyra, …
NATO officials say there has been an uptick in Russian submarine activity in the North Atlantic in recent years.REUTERS/Tatiana MeelNATO has expanded its footprint in the North Atlantic in recent years, two Western officers said.This is partially in response to an increased presence of Russian submarines coming out of Murmansk.NATO allies like to monitor Russian …
Travis Kalanick launches Atoms, a new venture aiming to build a "wheelbase for robots."REUTERS/Andrew KellyTravis Kalanick launches Atoms, a new venture aiming to build a "wheelbase for robots."Atoms wants to build a platform for specialized industrial robots, not humanoid designs.Atoms is acquiring Pronto, an autonomous vehicle startup founded by Anthony Levandowski.The former Uber CEO is …
Trump on Friday announced the US had launched strikes against Iran's Kharg IslandSAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump said the US has destroyed military targets on Kharg Island.The island, located off the coast of Iran, is central to the country's oil empire.Trump said the strikes did not damage the island's oil infrastructure.President …
The author and her husband traveled to Japan as empty nesters.Courtesy of Erika Ebsworth-GooldMy husband and I decided to go to Japan for our first trip since becoming empty nesters.We loved traveling the country and trying out new experiences. We were able to reconnect, and the trip reminded me why I loved my husband in …
Last year, Atlassian CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes said that his company would have more engineers working for it in five years than it did then.Brendan McDermid/ReutersThis post originally appeared in the Business Insider Today newsletter.You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here.Am I getting laid off, or is my company announcing a big AI …
A US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker performs an in-flight refuel for two F-22 Raptor jets during an exercise over the Pacific Ocean on Jan. 16, 2026.U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mary GreenwoodA KC-135 refueling aircraft "went down" in Iraq, the US military announced Friday evening.A second unidentified aircraft was involved but landed …
Alex Karp, the CEO of Palantir, is tied to a $46 million Miami home purchase.Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesAn entity with connections to Palantir's CEO, Alex Karp, bought a $46 million Miami mansion in June.The home was quietly purchased months before Palantir said it moved its headquarters to the city.Several billionaires have spent millions on homes …
The cofounder of Bold.BoldIsraeli cybersecurity startup Bold has raised $40 million and emerged from stealth.The startup is using AI agents to protect enterprise devices like laptops.Bold's CEO, Nati Hazut, says the company has continued to build despite the spectre of war in Iran.AI and the Iran war are two of the most disruptive forces affecting …
A Cathay Pacific Boeing 777.ADEK BERRY/AFP via Getty ImagesAirline travelers' wallets are taking a hit right now. Rising fuel costs and increased demand for direct flights are driving up ticket prices.Here are the airlines that have announced their airfares are going up.The Iran war is making travel more expensive. Some airlines have announced that they …
