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I hired a personal chef to cook a week of meals for my family. My son now wants a butler.

I hired a professional chef to buy groceries, meal plan, and cook and prepare dinners and snacks for the week. Here are the best tips and takeaways.

Italy to use EU budget leeway to fund energy-relief measures in 2027-2028 - Reuters

Italy to use EU budget leeway to fund energy-relief measures in 2027-2028 Reuters

OpenAI’s ad strategy faces a major reality check

It wasn’t long ago that pundits predicted OpenAI’s advertising business could eventually overshadow those of Meta and Google. The company was similarly upbeat. But a new report on the early numbers suggests that…

A Sneaky Hacking Tool Targeting AI Infrastructure Is Lurking in Victims’ Blind Spots

A new type of malware can worm deep into AI coding systems to steal data and logins—and can flip a “death switch” to destroy files and keep out real users.

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is not priced correctly and you have an opportunity to make some easy money over the next 6 months.

This is the same setup as ATVI with MSFT. On January 18, 2022, Microsoft announced its intent to acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion.[1] The acquisition was completed on October 13, 2023, with its total cost…

Italian court rejects TIM’s precautionary appeal in network tariff dispute

University of Tennessee sues Anthropic over neural network technology

Apple to launch ’Upgrade’ device leasing program to spur sales, Bloomberg News reports

War headlines added 82 points. One export print erased 53, and the market took it all back by Thursday. That round trip says it all.

I spent the weekend after July 8 thinking the energy cost channel would dominate this tape for more than two sessions. Brent had jumped about 5% to around $76 when the waiver was revoked on July 7, then settled another…

US House Republicans face major test passing Trump priorities as August break looms

Burnham targets lower energy bills in first move as UK prime minister

White House sought phone records belonging to relatives of ‘Times’ journalists reporting on Trump’s Air Force One

President Donald Trump’s administration sought phone records of several New York Times journalists and even those of some of their relatives, according to a motion unsealed Monday — an unusually aggressive attempt to…

Earnings call transcript: Peoples Bancorp posts Q2 2026 EPS miss, revenue tops estimates

Washington judge blocks Kalshi event contracts as gambling

Airbus stock jumps on new mid-term outlook and buyback plan

Hardide shareholders approve capital reduction plan

I'm an interior decorator. Here are 8 things I'd never have in my living room.

As an interior decorator, there are a few things I'd never have in my living room, like vertical plastic blinds, exposed wires, and a futon.

Embraer and Saab sign deal for 20 more Gripen jets in Brazil

Italian court rejects TIM's precautionary appeal in network tariff dispute - Reuters

Italian court rejects TIM's precautionary appeal in network tariff dispute Reuters

I'm trying to be more selfish. It's making me a better mom.

I've realized that motherhood is a marathon, not a sprint. Taking time to take care of myself, is what I need, and what my kids need to see.

Refiners elbow traders to take a larger slice of Venezuela's oil - Reuters

Refiners elbow traders to take a larger slice of Venezuela's oil Reuters

Treasury Secretary says its 'unacceptable' that Chinese open source AI models may have been built on 'IP theft'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration is looking into whether Chinese open source AI models were built on stolen IP.

I was a communications major and built a successful career. If a parent asked me for advice, I'd say comms is a great choice.

Communication degrees are often considered useless, but I have two degrees in the field. I believe comms majors are often set up for success.

Iran warns Bulgaria against aiding US military operations after move to station US aircraft - Reuters

Iran warns Bulgaria against aiding US military operations after move to station US aircraft Reuters

Apple to launch 'Upgrade' device leasing program to spur sales, Bloomberg News reports - Reuters

Apple to launch 'Upgrade' device leasing program to spur sales, Bloomberg News reports Reuters

A doctor shares her 2 simple longevity habits to improve gut health and potentially combat vision loss as you age

An ophthalmologist said poor gut health could be tied to a greater chance of permanent vision loss as we age. Here's how she's combating it.

Venezuela says three people with confirmed hantavirus have died - Reuters

Venezuela says three people with confirmed hantavirus have died Reuters

Fires in Spain and France, hail in Balkans; Europe's erratic weather persists - Reuters

Fires in Spain and France, hail in Balkans; Europe's erratic weather persists Reuters

I moved to Japan on a one-year visa. Many areas of my life have improved, but I'm still struggling with a few changes.

Last year, I moved from Canada to Japan on a one-year visa. My life has improved in many ways, but there are a few downsides to being far from home.

TreeSize won't renew perpetual-license support unless users subscribe

"Current economic conditions" have shifted TreeSize's business model.