Extreme travel is inspiring new types of insurance
Traditional travel insurance does not cover paramedics, although it usually covers the cost of an emergency. Dan Richards, the CEO of Global Rescue, told DealBook… Read More »Extreme travel is inspiring new types of insurance
The wild world of extreme tourism for billionaires | WIRED
Since the pandemic, Madison has noticed an increase in high net worth individuals booking entire expeditions. “A client bought an entire trip last year to… Read More »The wild world of extreme tourism for billionaires | WIRED
Reddit’s chief says he wants it to “grow up.” Will the community allow it?
For the past 11 years, Bucky has put time and effort into managing and mentoring dozens of communities on Reddit, the sprawling Internet bulletin board.… Read More »Reddit’s chief says he wants it to “grow up.” Will the community allow it?
Bank of England critics multiply after rate hike
“Mortgage woes for millions.” “Rate hike nightmare.” These were just two of the grim UK front-page headlines aimed at the Bank of England on Friday,… Read More »Bank of England critics multiply after rate hike
Employee finds stolen SSD from company data center last year for sale on eBay
Sketchy deals on eBay and other online marketplaces happen all the time. It’s not surprising to come across counterfeit, stolen, broken or falsely advertised goods… Read More »Employee finds stolen SSD from company data center last year for sale on eBay
A war-themed restaurant in Ukraine is finding new resonance
A knock on the large unmarked wooden door opposite Lviv City Hall. A man in a military uniform with a German-made rifle answers. Password, he… Read More »A war-themed restaurant in Ukraine is finding new resonance
How to turn your chatbot into a life coach
Hello! We are back with a new edition of About technology: AIa pop-up newsletter that teaches you about artificial intelligence, how it works and how… Read More »How to turn your chatbot into a life coach
Barry Diller ends talks to sell The Daily Beast
Media magnate Barry Diller has taken The Daily Beast off the auction. Mr Diller, the chairman of digital media company IAC, said on Friday that… Read More »Barry Diller ends talks to sell The Daily Beast
Faced with brutal heat, the Texas Electric Grid has a new ally: solar power
Beset by powerful storms and overheated by a dome of hot air, Texas endured a dangerous early heat wave this week that broke temperature records… Read More »Faced with brutal heat, the Texas Electric Grid has a new ally: solar power
It’s summer and that means disturbing swimming advice. Here’s our top 5
Enlarge / A 2-year-old enjoys splashing water at a splash pad in Los Angeles on June 20, 2022. It’s summer, and that means health organizations… Read More »It’s summer and that means disturbing swimming advice. Here’s our top 5
Millionaires beg governments to tax them more | WIRED
Why would you say anything if you won the game? McGough admits that her “hard” working-class background may have left her feeling “enough” now. She… Read More »Millionaires beg governments to tax them more | WIRED
The Super Connector that built Sam Bankman-Fried’s Celebrity World
About 10 months before he was arrested on fraud charges, cryptocurrency mogul Sam Bankman-Fried posed for a photo during the 2022 Super Bowl in Inglewood,… Read More »The Super Connector that built Sam Bankman-Fried’s Celebrity World
Expert raised safety concerns after traveling on the Titan Sub in 2019
During a trip aboard the Titan off the coast of the Bahamas in April 2019, Karl Stanley, an expert on submarines, knew immediately that something… Read More »Expert raised safety concerns after traveling on the Titan Sub in 2019
Private email shows PlayStation chief unconcerned about Xbox-exclusive Call of Duty
Enlarge / Artistic image of Playstation chief Jim Ryan as he emailed about the proposed deal between Microsoft and Activision. Publicly, Sony has been adamant… Read More »Private email shows PlayStation chief unconcerned about Xbox-exclusive Call of Duty
