Workers secure coal supplies loaded into freight wagons before shipping at the Sibirginsky open pit coal mine operated by OAO Mechel Mining, a unit of OAO Mechel, near Myski, Kemerovo region, Russia, on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015. The company, which employs about 70,000 people, is included in a list of about 200 “systemically important” enterprises…
A group of Florida friends thought it would be fun to open a restaurant in the 1980s that “they couldn’t get kicked out of.” Now in their 70s, they’re buying back franchises with a plan to restore the brand—from the signature wings to the orange shorts—to its cheeky glory. Last winter, Neil Kiefer, CEO of…
China’s squeeze on rare earths has revitalized interest in other metals over which it has effective control which helps explain why investors are taking a close look at Australia’s downbeat nickel sector. Easily the most depressed of the base metals, a sector which includes copper and aluminum, nickel’s price has been in cellar for three…
Green River Wheated Bourbon takes home the Best In Show prize at NYWSC 2025. Photo illustration: Brad Japhe We’ve talked at length about the significance of the New York World Spirits Competition, and why you should care about its winners. Most recently we revealed what those judges anointed as the best tequila for 2025. It’s…
Using AI as a listener has upsides and downsides, make sure to be aware of the tradeoffs. getty In today’s column, I examine how you can make use of generative AI and large language models (LLMs) for the AI to be a good listener. The idea is that sometimes you merely want to express yourself…
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – OCTOBER 18: Jannik Sinner of Italy and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain pose for a photo after the Men’s Single’s Final on day three of the Six Kings Slam 2025 at ANB Arena on October 18, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Getty Images For the second year…
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – OCTOBER 18: Jeremiyah Love #4 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates a touchdown in the first quarter against the USC Trojans at Notre Dame Stadium on October 18, 2025 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) Getty Images As the final whistle blew inside Notre Dame Stadium Saturday…
How to solve today’s Wordle. SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Another day, another Wordle to solve. If you’re looking for clues or just want to know what the answer is, read on but be aware of spoilers. It’s another beautiful fall day in the mountains, and I’m itching to get outside and enjoy the weather…
AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 18: Pole position qualifier Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing Second placed qualifier Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren and Third placed qualifier Charles Leclerc of Monaco and Scuderia Ferrari look on during Qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of…
Joel Courtney, Stephanie Szostak and John Corbet in “Soul on Fire.” Affirm Films/Sony Pictures Entertainment Soul on Fire, based on the true story of author and motivational speaker John O’Leary, is new in theaters. How soon will it be before you can watch the faith-based film at home? Directed by Sean McNamara (Reagan, Soul Surfer),…