When you look back at 2025 from an altitude of 250 miles, you can see the scale of natural events like hurricanes and volcanic eruptions, as well as incredible detail, thanks to high-definition cameras and instruments.
See how AI tools are tracking wildebeest across Kenya or how cameras captured the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City.
For many parents, providing for their children goes far beyond daily expenses — it's about building a foundation for the future. We talked to parents about how they built wealth from scratch to give their kids financial security and the lessons they learned along the way.
Seeing your favorite artist onstage has never been more expensive. In the 1960s, a ticket to see The Beatles could cost around $5. In 2024, the average concert ticket in the US was nearly $136. And on the resale market, prices can jump to almost double that, with some Taylor Swift fans paying thousands of dollars for a single seat.
For more than four decades, Hooters has been one of America's most recognizable restaurant chains, famous for its wings, "delightfully tacky" atmosphere, and all-female waitstaff. By the mid-2000s, the chain had its own airline, casino, and calendar, and it operated hundreds of locations around the world.
Nick Leeson is an English former derivatives trader who caused the collapse of Barings, London's oldest merchant bank, which had operated for 233 years. Working in the bank's Singapore office, he made a series of unauthorized speculative trades that ultimately lost $1.2 billion.
With over 3,000 units in service, the Stryker armored infantry carrier vehicle has become one of the most ubiquitous vehicles in the Army. Able to transport nine dismounted infantry soldiers along with the driver and vehicle commander, the Stryker features a variety of powerful weapons systems.
