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How arms trafficking actually works, according to a former arms dealer

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 11:58

David Packouz is a former arms trader. In 2005, he joined the arms dealer Efraim Diveroli at AEY, bidding on contracts for the US military. In 2007, AEY won a $300 million contract to supply munitions to Afghanistan. Packouz was part of a cover-up to disguise the true identity of the ammunition, concealing that it was of Chinese origin.

Military & Defense, Video, how-crime-works, video-format-how-crime-works, arms, trafficking, warfare

I've been to all 50 states and every major national park. Here are 6 places in the US I think everyone should experience at least once.

Mon, 12/02/2024 - 07:58

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business

An aerial view of Grand Canyon National Park. — There are a few places in the US you have to see to believe.
romeovip_md/Shutterstock

Travel, Freelancer, freelancer-le, Travel, us-travel, united-states, us-national-parks

When I moved from England to Florida 12 years ago, these 5 things seemed uniquely American to me. Now I can't live without them.

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 11:26

Tech Insider : Business

Waves crash on the Miami coast, with buildings and palm trees lining the beach. — I moved from England to Florida 12 years ago.
Alexander Spatari/Getty Images

Real Estate, Freelancer, freelancer-le, Moving, united-states, England, evergreen-story

From Subarus in Vermont to Dodge Rams in Montana, what we drive is shaped by where we live

Sun, 10/20/2024 - 05:00

Tech Insider : Economy

Illustration of a google maps in the shape of a car. — Pete Ryan for BI

Transportation, economy, Discourse, cars, Vehicles, united-states, geography

I'm a Canadian who's lived in the US for 24 years. Here are the 10 foods I still miss every day.

Mon, 09/09/2024 - 14:40

Tech Insider

Boxes of Smarties in a tin; Deli meat with macaroni pasta and chunks of cheese in it — When I moved to the US, I missed Canadian foods like Smarties and mac-and-cheese meat.
C. Welman/Shutterstock; Toasted Pictures/Shutterstock

Food, Features, Food, Lifestyle, canadian, Canada, united-states

More countries are openly flaunting their ties with Putin. They say it's just business.

Sun, 09/08/2024 - 20:00

Tech Insider : Economy, Politics, Economy

Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Mongolia's President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh shake hands. Mongolian men on horses nin background. — Russia's President Vladimir Putin met Mongolia's President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh recently. Mongolia did not arrest Putin even though the country is a ICC member.
Vyacheslav Prokofyev/Pool/AFP/Getty Images

economy, politics, economy, Russia, BRICS, Malaysia, Indonesia

Some Chinese banks are so fearful of sanctions that they're returning payments for goods that have reached Russia, report says

Fri, 08/30/2024 - 02:41

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Vladimir Putin. — Russia is having a harder time doing business globally with new sanctions.
Sergei Guneyev/Pool/AFP via Getty Images

economy, economy, Russia, China, Trade, united-states, Sanctions

How much money Olympic athletes earn when they win medals

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

US gymnastics women — US Olympians are awarded $37,500 for gold medals, $22,500 for silver medals, and $15,000 for bronze medals.
Tom Weller/VOIGT/Getty Images

economy, finance, economy, Olympics, united-states, Singapore, hong-kong

Benjamin Netanyahu calls protesters 'useful idiots' in fiery speech to Congress

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 19:05

Tech Insider : Politics

Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to continue attacks in Gaza, insulting pro-Palestinian protesters as 'idiots' in a fiery speech to US Congress. Here are the highlights.

politics, News, Video, benjamin-netanyahu, Israel, prime-minister, united-states

Former classmate says Trump rally shooter was 'a little off' in school

Mon, 07/15/2024 - 17:03