Battlefield robotics often conjure images of expensive, high-tech machines, but in Ukraine, the real power lies in cheap, expendable ground robots evacuating wounded soldiers. Ukraine's use of these unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) prioritizes quantity and simplicity over sophistication, reflecting a new approach to modern combat logistics. This approach

Space missions to the moon once stretched decades and billions of dollars. NASA now plans a 10-day lunar flyby early in 2026, sending astronauts to unseen patches of the moon’s far side missed by the Apollo program. But this mission isn’t just about revisiting old ground—it’s

While luxury presidential jets like Air Force One are often seen as expensive status symbols, the reality is far more strategic. United States and countries from China to Brazil operate heavily modified aircraft to solve complex logistical and security constraints in global diplomacy. This is not about mere comfort—it&

While tech giants like Meta pull back from diversity funding, MacKenzie Scott has donated more than $1.2 billion to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). In 2025 alone, Scott gave over $700 million in unrestricted grants to these institutions. But this generosity isn’t just philanthropy; it exploits a

The energy drink market is dominated by giants like Red Bull and Monster Energy, with products costing a few dollars per serving. Yet in just four months on shelves, Feel Free, a plant-based kratom and kava tonic by Botanic Tonics, became the top-selling energy shot at a major U.S.

The US imposed a 25%-35% tariff on Canadian goods in 2025, disrupting over $600 billion in bilateral trade. Canada, North America's second-largest economy and the United States' top trading partner after Mexico, did not buckle but instead accelerated efforts to diversify trade toward Asia. But this

Spinning off a $20 billion business rarely boosts stock nearly 50% within a year — yet GE HealthCare achieved this after its January 2023 Nasdaq debut. GE HealthCare emerged from General Electric’s conglomerate breakup, with two other units going public in April 2024 on the New York Stock Exchange. But

The rise of robotaxis in 2025 captured public attention far beyond their road share, particularly in the US. Waymo expanded fully autonomous rides to over 10 cities, completing 14 million trips, while Tesla sparked conversation with its high-profile but not yet fully autonomous service launch. This US-focused rollout reveals a

Nearly 30% of Japan's population is 65 or older, the highest globally, with roughly one in seven workers above 65. Japan has responded by mandating employment opportunities for older workers and investing a trillion yen in reskilling over five years. But this isn't just about demographics—

Unemployment among young Americans aged 16 to 24 is surging to 9-14%, while overall U.S. unemployment holds near 4%. Coursera, the $1.3 billion learning platform, reports that over 90% of employers now prefer microcredentials—short, targeted professional certificates—on candidates’ resumes. But this trend is less about education

China’s commercial real estate investment trusts (C-REITs) market is accelerating, but Greater Bay Area (GBA) assets stand out with demand set to far exceed supply. Deloitte China forecasts strong oversubscription for GBA assets as the first wave of C-REITs launch within two years. Yet this is less about real

Hong Kong's ultra-luxury real estate market stands apart from global trends where high-end housing struggles to maintain momentum. Wharf Holdings recently launched a tender for three mansions at its Plantation Road project on The Peak, each exceeding 5,600 square feet. This move signals more than a simple

More than 50 unprofitable Chinese EV makers face a collapse in 2026 as domestic demand contracts for the first time since 2020. Analysts predict widespread trimming or closure across the world’s largest car market, pressuring EV startups to survive amid government and consumer shifts. But this isn’t a

National security satellite launches demand rocket providers who not only build but control critical technology systems. Blue Origin just assigned Tory Bruno, former long-time United Launch Alliance (ULA) CEO, to lead a new national security group as of late 2025. This move is about more than talent shift—it’s

Chile holds nearly 40% of the world's lithium reserves, a cornerstone for electric vehicle batteries. Codelco, the state-owned copper leader, teamed up with SQM, a private miner with Chinese backing, to create a lithium exploitation giant this December 2025. This partnership is not just resource pooling—it’s

The clash over California's proposed billionaire wealth tax is forcing tech giants like Peter Thiel and Larry Page to reconsider their state domicile. Thiel Capital has explored relocating parts of its operations, while Page is actively shifting assets and entities to Florida. But this isn’t simply about

The U.S. debt has ballooned to an unprecedented $38 trillion, but the real shift is who holds that debt. JPMorgan managing director Geng Ngarmboonanant exposes a critical pivot: the share of U.S. Treasury holdings by foreign governments plunged from over 40% in the early 2010s to under 15%

Ultra-luxury residences in Miami like The Residences at Six Fisher Island are pushing past spas and golf courses with private, residents-only restaurants. These exclusive dining spaces, costing tenants millions for their homes, signal a shift in how amenities operate as strategic advantages in real estate. Unlike traditional public restaurants, these

2025 saw a relentless news cycle unlike any year in recent memory, with events spanning from California wildfires to geopolitical fights in the Middle East. Getty Images curated 100 of the year's most powerful news photos, documenting chaos across the United States, Europe, and Asia. This global collection

Spending billions on AI pilots that fail to deliver real autonomy wastes precious resources. Microsoft veteran Kence Anderson’s experience with Machine Teaching shows why standalone large language models like ChatGPT won’t enable enterprise autonomy. Instead, agent teams practicing like sports squads unlock compounding expertise. Practice over raw intelligence

Traditional views frame high-stakes tech leadership as incompatible with hands-on parenting, especially at scale. Tiffany Haynes, former COO of Fingercheck, shattered this by steering a $150 million acquisition while her husband managed childcare and school leadership in rural Missouri. This division of labor isn’t just personal—it’s a

The shrinking fleet size of the US Navy stands in stark contrast to China’s rapid naval expansion, which hit an estimated 370 battle force ships last year. US shipyards struggle with delayed projects and skyrocketing costs, hampering America’s ability to meet its fleet goals amid growing global tensions.

Chip manufacturing faces brutal wafer supply costs, often locking fabs into rigid partnerships for years. Nexperia China is rewriting that script by hunting new wafer suppliers within just six months amid ongoing legal clashes with its Dutch parent company and mainland owner Wingtech Technology. At a recent shareholders meeting in

Chinese stocks surged in 2025 on multiple expansion alone, unlike global peers where earnings drove growth. Yet China's investors now say 2026 will look different: profits will take center stage for stock gains. China's government is backing this shift with macro policies, a tech self-reliance drive,

Intellectual property theft in semiconductor manufacturing costs companies billions annually. South Korea just indicted 10 people, including former Samsung Electronics executives, for leaking proprietary chip technology to Chinese chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT). Five suspects were arrested, with one ex-Samsung executive accused of recruiting insiders to transfer valuable know-how to