Former CIA chief says Putin is ‘literally out of moves’ in Ukraine as Russian forces lose ground in regions Moscow annexed just days ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin in Veliky Novgorod, Russia, on September 21, 2022. Gavriil Grigorov, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP Putin is out of options in Ukraine, according to retired Gen. David Petraeus, a former CIA director. Putin’s recent “desperate” steps, including mobilization and annexations, won’t change the situation, he said. “Ukraine has a vastly…

Airbnb’s ‘extenuating circumstances’ policy specifically excludes hurricanes in Florida — making refunds during Hurricane Ian harder to come by

Homes destroyed by Hurricane Ian on Sanibel island, Florida, a popular vacation rental destination. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Hurricane Ian decimated parts of Florida last week, with estimated damage costs of up to $47 billion. Airbnb’s refund policy excludes Florida hurricanes because they are “common enough to be foreseeable.” As a result, guests whose stays were…

Kindle buying guide: Every Amazon e-reader explained to help find which one is right for you

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Amazon just released the all-new 2022 Kindle. How does it stack up? Amazon Amazon’s lineup of Kindles are the best e-readers you can buy.  Current models include the basic Kindle, Paperwhite, and Oasis, with the all-new Kindle Scribe launching in November….

Ron DeSantis says a ‘national regime media’ wanted Hurricane Ian to hit Tampa to ‘advance their agenda’ of hurting Florida

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference to update information about the on ongoing efforts to help people after hurricane Ian passed through the area on October 4, 2022 in Cape Coral, Florida. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Gov. Ron DeSantis said “national regime media” wanted to see the brunt of Hurricane Ian hit Tampa….

Netflix’s 14 biggest TV shows of all time, including ‘Stranger Things’ and ‘Dahmer’

“Stranger Things” season four. Tina Rowden / Netflix Netflix’s Korean-language series “Squid Game” is its biggest TV show ever by a wide margin. In its second week, “Dahmer” is already one of Netflix’s most popular shows ever. Netflix ranks seasons of shows by total viewing hours globally in their first 28 days of availability. 14….

Cheap US gas is a thing of the past for energy-starved Europe as inflation pushes up costs, Texas energy boss says

An LNG import terminal. Federico Gambarini/Picture Alliance/Getty Images Cheap US natural gas shipments to Europe are a thing of the past, Texas-based Tellurian’s cofounder said. Inflation means suppliers are looking at paying twice as much to ship LNG, Charif Souki said Tuesday. The US has become a leading supplier of LNG to energy-starved Europe as…

Russian forces used Iranian kamikaze drones to attack a city near Kyiv far from the war’s frontlines, a Ukrainian military official says

This undated photograph released by the Ukrainian military’s Strategic Communications Directorate shows the wreckage of what Kyiv has described as an Iranian Shahed drone downed near Kupiansk, Ukraine. Ukrainian military’s Strategic Communications Directorate via AP A Ukrainian official said Russia used Iranian kamikaze drones to attack a city near Kyiv. Oleksiy Kuleba alleged the drone…

The best wireless headphones for 2022

When it comes to wireless headphones, the over-ear noise-cancelling models typically offer the most comprehensive set of features we want. The best options combine stellar audio with powerful active noise cancellation (ANC) and other handy tools to create as complete a package as possible. Of course, some companies do this better than others. For this…