Monthly Archives: July 2022

I fly by private jet from London to Ibiza for $1,200 using the ’empty leg’ trick. Here’s why the cost is worth it.

Dan Legg with his friends before boarding a private jet to Ibiza. Dan Legg Dan Legg takes ’empty leg’ flights on private jets across Europe, saving thousands of dollars. Private jets fly empty legs when they return to their home airport after a flight. Legg said small groups can get last-minute tickets from London to…

Fuel shortages, massive debts, and protesters partying in the presidential palace: Here is what’s going on in ‘bankrupt’ Sri Lanka

Protesters swim in the pool after storming President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s residence in Colombo. Dinuka Liyanawatte/Reuters Sri Lanka has become a “bankrupt country” after running out of money, its prime minister said. Protests have erupted after food prices soared and fuel supplies were rationed due to shortages. The International Monetary Fund wants the situation to stabilize…

Read Elon Musk’s response to Twitter after it launched legal action aimed at forcing him to complete the $44 billion deal

Getty Images Elon Musk’s lawyers responded to Twitter after it sued Musk for trying to walk away from the deal. Twitter asked a Delaware court to order Musk to complete the merger at $54.20 a share. Read Elon Musk’s response in full.  Elon Musk responded to Twitter’s lawsuit on Friday in a heated court filing…

Loopmancer is Blade Runner, if Blade Runner was really concerned about how you were investing your pocket money

I’m not too far into Loopmancer, but I’m loving it. It’s a beautiful 2D roguelite mounted in a glorious 3D cyberpunk world. You have great wonderfully nasty weapons, the controls are swift and precise, and the polish fails at the most charming moments – your character’s hair is one, and the pleasantly stilted swearing of…

There is a cybersecurity talent gap across the US. Here’s what to put on your résumé to a land high-paying job in the industry.

There is a cybersecurity talent gap across the US. Morsa Images/Getty Images There is a cybersecurity talent gap across the US. There are more than 700,000 open cybersecurity roles in the US, according to tracking site, CyberSeek. Insider spoke to experts and recruiters to find out how to tailor résumé to cyber jobs. There are…

Oil futures have slid below $100 as investors brace for recession, but crude traders are having to pay the most since 2008 to get hold of any right now

Prices on the physical market for Brent crude are at 2008 highs. Photo by Christian Ender/Getty Images Oil futures are getting bashed while prices for physical Brent crude have soared to their highest since 2008.  This dislocation in oil markets is likely a consequence of both demand and supply pressures.  An analyst says ultimately, the…

Autoimmune patients are losing access to essential medications as states crack down on abortions. The reason? The drugs can also be used to end pregnancies.

Abortion-rights protesters hold signs during a demonstration outside of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, Sunday, May 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades) Following the reversal of Roe v. Wade, some patients are losing access to regular prescriptions. Some drugs, like methotrexate, can be used for treating autoimmune disease or ending a pregnancy. A Virginia-based Lupus…