Author: Elon Mark
River-based logistics are facing a critical disruption across Europe. Inland barge transport, long considered a cost-effective and environmentally friendly mode of moving liquid bulk cargo, is being tested by the increasing occurrence of low water levels. Traditionally, water levels fluctuate within manageable seasonal cycles. However, due to changing weather patterns and reduced rainfall in key regions, we are now observing sustained periods of low water. These conditions reduce the draft available for barges, effectively limiting their capacity and increasing the number of trips needed to move the same volume of product. This shift has created a ripple effect across terminal…
When you sell a long-term capital asset like land, gold, or shares, you are typically liable to pay capital gains tax on the profit earned. But what if you could legally save that tax by simply reinvesting the money into a residential house? That’s exactly what Section 54F of the Income Tax Act allows. It’s a highly beneficial exemption provision for individual taxpayers and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) who wish to convert their gains into a home rather than paying taxes on it. Like what you’re reading? Get our latest, straight to your inbox. This blog explains everything you need…
Whether you’re an entrepreneur starting or scaling a business, a leader at an established organization, or an individual contributor, a compelling personal brand can help you attract and retain customers or capture the attention of those who can advance your career. Not all personal brands are created equal, however. It’s not enough to have a brand—you need one that communicates your unique value. A personal value proposition can help you articulate that. Learn more about what a personal value proposition is, how to write one, and how to use it to strengthen your personal brand. Free E-Book: Your Guide to…
OpenAI is seeking capital from new and existing investors, two people familiar with the company’s plans tell WIRED. The fundraising effort is part of a $40 billion round announced in March. The round will reopen on Monday, July 28, according to one of the sources, who has direct knowledge of the fundraising effort.The $40 billion round announced earlier this year brought OpenAI’s valuation up to $300 billion, making it one of the most highly valued private startups in history. The round was led by Japanese investment conglomerate SoftBank, which committed to contributing 75 percent of the total funding. The initial…
Major wireless carriers: A necessary evil if you travel a lot, have a family, or are just interested in coverage that’s reliably consistent and widespread. AT&T is the third-largest provider in the US (first for 5G), with the largest coverage map. I’ve had various AT&T plans for more than a decade, first for just myself and now for my whole family, even though I only get one cell bar at my house and have to stand in one 5-square-foot patch of yard to make a phone call. And have lost entire days of my life to fighting unexpected random charges…
Cantor Fitzgerald, a financial services company led by the sons of US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, is creating a way for investors to bet that President Donald Trump’s signature tariffs will be struck down in court. Traders at the firm’s investment banking subsidiary, Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., say they have the capacity to buy the rights to hundreds of millions of dollars in potential refunds from companies who have paid Trump’s tariffs, according to documents viewed by WIRED.Lutnick ran Cantor Fitzgerald for nearly 30 years until he was confirmed by the Senate in February, when he turned over control of…
The launch of Switch 2 brings with it a selection of retro GameCube games for subscribers to the Nintendo Switch Online service. As it did for the NES, SNES, N64, and even Sega Genesis/Mega Drive when games from those platforms joined the library, Nintendo has released a perfect recreation of the original controller, allowing you to play those classic games as authentically as possible.For anyone who was gaming when the GameCube was first around, it’s slightly surreal to now have a perfect recreation of the original controller that’s wireless but not the bulkier WaveBird model. It’s no bad thing, though,…
What can you do with ₹100? Maybe buy a cup of coffee or a short ride in an auto. For many, ₹100 doesn’t feel like a change in the pocket. It’s the kind of money we spend without thinking, without planning. It slips out of our wallets and disappears in minutes. But what would be the value of ₹100 if invested? Like what you’re reading? Get our latest, straight to your inbox. In this article, we’ll walk through two simple scenarios—what happens if you invest ₹100 just once, and what happens if you invest ₹100 every year. Value of ₹100…
I was not sure what to expect from Diadem’s new BluCore paddle, which is among a handful of new paddles that have replaced the standard honeycomb polymer core with closed-cell foam—they sent me a sample of the stuff, and it looks like you could make a gas station cooler out of it. That foam is substantially more durable—it has a lifetime warranty, in fact—over the long haul and is also not at risk of delaminating in extreme temperatures if, for example, you leave the paddle in the car on a scorching summer day while you grab patio margs.Given how far…
If you have elected for a robot vacuum with mapping capabilities, it usually gives you the option of a quick mapping run without cleaning. It might seem like a waste, but it does save time in the long run. Use the mapping run to take a quick walk around your house and look for dangling shoelaces, wired headphones, or any long strings or fringes that will trip up the smartest robot vacuum.And turn on your lights. Your robot might have optical sensors, which require ambient light to operate. If you find that your vacuum is getting stuck a lot, don’t…