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September 2024Mouleena Khan, 35, feels stuck in her midlevel job at a health care technology company. Encouraged by her boyfriend, she quits and begins planning a restaurant. She’s imagined this move for a long time, but felt daunted by the process and her lack of any experience working in one, or even cooking.What she does have is a personality — upbeat, organized and unshakable — well-suited for the unpredictability of restaurant work. She decides to put a big chunk of her savings into the project, and understands there’s a good chance she’ll fail. Finding her other half Over brunch in…
Gresham’s School, located in Holt, North Norfolk, has been named Best Public School at the highly regarded Tatler Schools Awards, outshining renowned institutions such as Eton and Brighton College. The recognition reflects Gresham’s reputation for academic strength, a dynamic boarding community, excellent facilities and its emphasis on developing pupils who excel both in their studies and as individuals. Headmaster Douglas Robb welcomed the accolade, saying: “This recognition by Tatler is a huge honour for Gresham’s. It reflects the extraordinary spirit and achievements of our pupils, the unwavering support of parents and the commitment of our dedicated staff. We strive…
The Electric Car Scheme releases top EV choices for dog owners as the UK’s EV uptake accelerates Salary sacrifice provider reassures pet lovers that EVs are pet-friendly Kia Niro EV ranked best for small breeds; Tesla Model Y also recognised Study by Skoda finds dogs enjoy calmer journeys in electric cars compared with traditional vehicles The Electric Car Scheme has revealed its recommendations for the most dog-friendly electric vehicles, responding to the surge in EV ownership across the UK as drivers prioritise both sustainability and comfort for their canine companions. Topping the list for smaller dogs is the Kia…
Plus Exhibition, a leading UK provider of exhibition stands, is celebrating its 44th year in business, recognising over four decades of helping British companies succeed on the trade show circuit at home and overseas. Launched in 1981 as a small family-run business, Plus Exhibition Stands has evolved into a trusted national supplier. Over the decades, it has supported thousands of organisations – from ambitious start-ups and SMEs to major established brands – spanning industries including manufacturing, retail, healthcare, professional services and technology. Exhibitions remain a vital platform for growth, offering opportunities for face-to-face engagement, product launches and market development. Plus…
By Francesca Paris and Eve Washington Francesca Paris has taken a 400-mile road trip in an electric car. Eve Washington makes great road trip playlists. Sept. 29, 2025 Long drives that were once effectively impossible with an electric car have become doable. Routes that once required careful planning now have abundant fast chargers.For E.V. owners, one quintessential American experience — hitting the open road — is no longer just a dream.Consider the drive from Nashville to New Orleans. E.V. fast-charging stations in the United States have soared in number from around 1,000 a decade ago to 12,000 today, according to…
For years, Dan Harrison’s home in the western hills of Los Angeles would lose power when it was hot, when it rained or when it was very cold — sometimes the outages would stretch longer than 10 hours.So, he took matters into his own hands.Over the last six years, he has bought rooftop solar panels and batteries. Now, his house often helps keep the lights on across his neighborhood, near the University of California, Los Angeles. Outside Mr. Harrison’s home. Mark Abramson for The New York Times U.S. electric grids are increasingly under strain and utility companies are spending tens…
Companies that want to hire employees from other countries using the popular H-1B visa program now have to pay $100,000 per worker. The new fee, which went into effect on Monday, will drastically change the math for businesses that consider using the program.Because sponsoring a visa comes with significant upfront costs, employers need higher-earning workers, who tend to generate the most revenue, to justify the expense. Each visa typically lasts three years, and economists estimate the break-even salary for someone who stays that long to be roughly $225,000. If the visa is renewed for another three years, those costs are…
new video loaded: Elon Musk’s Father Accused of Child Sexual AbuseBy John Eligon, Kirsten Grind, Karen Hanley, June Kim and Stephanie Swart•September 23, 2025Errol Musk has been accused of sexually abusing five of his children and stepchildren since 1993, a Times investigation found. Family members had appealed to Elon Musk for help.
new video loaded: Taiwan Screw Suppliers Feel Impact of Trump’s TariffstranscriptBacktranscriptTaiwan Screw Suppliers Feel Impact of Trump’s TariffsScrews from Taiwan hold together countless everyday American goods. But Trump’s tariffs are threatening the island as a manufacturing leader of the tiny, yet essential, components.“Our product range are mainly for residential area, from your home, from the roof, and then also from your backyard.”
ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show on Wednesday after conservatives expressed outrage over a monologue the host had given two days earlier.Here’s an excerpt from Mr. Kimmel’s monologue: “We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them, and doing everything they can to score political points from it. In between the finger-pointing, there was grieving. The suspension was the latest demonstration of how members of the Trump administration have been able to influence the operations of media companies without…