How the Apple iPhone changed the world
When Apple announced the iPhone in 2007, Steve Jobs called it a “revolutionary product” in a handset category that he said needed to be reinvented. Now, nearly two decades and …
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How chaos in the Red Sea is putting the U.S. Navy to the test
The U.S. Navy is encountering a tenacious threat in the Red Sea. The Iran-backed Houthi rebels have launched wave after wave of low-cost precision weapons at vessels transiting the area, …
Amazon car-buying seeks to reshape dealerships
The total addressable market for new and used car sales in the U.S. is estimated to be somewhere between $2.5 trillion and $3 trillion, according to the National Automobile Dealers …
Here’s why owning a timeshare may not be worth it
Timeshares have become increasingly common — and expensive. About 10 million U.S. households own a timeshare, and the average price of one of these vacation homes rose to $23,940 in …
How Orlando restaurant Build My Burgers went from debt to success
Build My Burgers founder Aly Lalani always knew that a typical desk job wasn’t for him. He wanted something more challenging and unpredictable. The 38-year-old has worked in the restaurant …
What DINK ‘dual income, no kids’ trend means for your money
Almost half, 43%, of unmarried American adults want to get married in the future, according to a 2022 Harris Poll survey. But only 28% said they want to have a …
Why the Airbus A380 superjumbo jet is making an unlikely comeback
The Airbus A380 made its first commercial flight in 2007. When it debuted, it overtook the long-reigning Boeing 747 as the world’s biggest passenger plane. It has four engines and …
Take a look inside an abandoned school turned apartment building
In 2019, Jesse Wig, Adam Colucci and Dan Spanovich bought an abandoned high school in Homestead, Pennslyvania. The trio bought Bowtie High for $100,000 and converted it into a 31-unit …
How Rio Tinto is poised to benefit from the EV boom
Copper mines like Rio Tinto’s Bingham Canyon mine on the outskirts of Salt Lake City are on the frontline of America’s transition to clean energy. Global demand for copper, a …
Why the American Red Cross makes money from donated blood
The American Red Cross has long been recognized as the universal symbol of humanitarian services —and it’s an expensive operation. In 2022, the American Red Cross generated more than $3.2 …