Fake records and forged signatures: Marines say recruiting pressure fueled a culture of fraud

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A marine recruiter in a neighborhood.

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Recruiting new Marines can be so challenging in parts of the US that some recruiters have resorted to fraud to meet their monthly goals.

Japanese startup Ludens AI brought two very adorable robots to CES 2026

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CES 2026 is already shaping up to be an interesting year for robots. But while some companies are chasing humanoids that can help you do stuff, there are also a surprising number of robots whose main job is to be cute and keep you company.

NATO countries preparing for Arctic war are betting on this rugged 6x6 armored personnel carrier

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A Patria CAVS 6x6 is seen on a forest road with a thin layer of snow.
Patria's CAVS 6x6 was built in Finland, a country known for building systems that can perform in brutal arctic conditions.

Patria

A rattlesnake bit my toddler at a birthday party. What happened next changed me.

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A mom holds her toddler.

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Trump hinted at US troops guarding Venezuela's oil. Putting boots on the ground has its own risks.

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US forces captured Venezuela's leader overnight, and President Donald Trump said he was seeking access to the country's oilfields.
US forces captured Venezuela's leader overnight, and President Donald Trump said he was seeking access to the country's oilfields.

AFP

Big Tech turned me down. At Walmart, I found a career opportunity, work-life balance, and good food.

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Kanish Shah
Kanish Shah

Kanish Shah

I've made 5 career pivots across music, retail, and startups. I reset my goals every few years — but 1 thing never changes.

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Ryan Edwards with a screen showing audoo's logo
Ryan Edwards, who was previously in a band, founded Audoo.

Courtesy of Ryan Edwards

I was told to cover my shoulders at my first finance job. Now I share tips about how to dress at work.

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Arielle Sotiropoulos
Arielle Sotiropoulos said she tktk.

Arielle Sotiropoulos

The job market's Great Freeze will probably break in 2026, one way or another

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A box of office supplies in an iceberg.

Getty Images; Rebecca Zisser/BI

I help people over 40 get hired. My advice: Don't focus on passion — prioritize your '3 C's.'

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Loren Greiff

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