Month: August 2024
Blue-collar entrepreneurs say it’s getting harder to turn a profit as competition for ‘sweaty startups’ heats up
BI spoke to sweaty startup owners in industries such as cleaning and pest control who said they love the work but it’s becoming harder to grow.
Brazil’s C-390 Millennium is giving the US’ C-130 Hercules cargo plane a run for its money
Photos show Brazil’s C-390 Millenium, a relatively new cargo plane that offers stiff competition to Lockheed Martin’s iconic C-130 Hercules.
Assigned desks are now a work perk — and Gen Zers are making themselves right at home
Instead of resigning themselves to the mundanity of office life, many Gen Zers are taking matters into their own hands and decorating their desks.
A child-free boomer doesn’t regret her choice despite the social pressure. She has financial freedom and can spend the rest of her life giving back.
Ann Snyder, 70, didn’t want kids and has enjoyed the financial freedom that can come with that decision.
My 3rd child was a daughter, and with her, I felt more pressure to be a role model. She’s always watching what I’m doing.
I had two sons before I had my daughter. With her, I feel more pressure to be her role model. She looks to me for clues on how to act.
Russia unveils ‘Doomsday drone’
Russia has developed a ‘Doomsday drone’ capable of conducting reconnaissance in areas hit by nuclear strikes Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukraine downgraded to ‘selective default’
S&P has lowered Ukraine’s credit rating to ‘selective default’ due to a missed payment on a Eurobond Read Full Article at RT.com
Nigeria considering army deployment amid violent protests (VIDEOS)
Nigerian authorities are considering army deployment to maintain public order after several people were killed in protests Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukraine pushed Russia’s Black Sea Fleet out of Crimea but retaking the peninsula will be incredibly hard
Ukraine has forced Russia’s Black Sea Fleet out of Crimea, but it faces an uphill battle to retake the peninsula, experts said.