Let’s talk about how planes fly

It’s not magic: it’s physics. Josue Isai Ramos Figueroa on Unsplash How does an airplane stay in the air? Whether you’ve pondered the question while flying or not, it remains a fascinating, complex topic. Here’s a quick look at the physics involved with an airplane’s flight, as well as a glimpse at a misconception surrounding…

Elves, dwarves, hobbits, and humans collide in full teaser for ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’

Apologies in advance for the person I will become when The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power comes out, because I am already losing my mind at this teaser. The upcoming series looks absolutely gorgeous (it helps that it’s the most expensive season of television ever produced). We get glimpses of lush elven…

The 25 highest-rated leadership teams at small and midsize companies

Courtesy of Comparably Per a Comparably ranking, the best leadership team among small and midsize businesses is at Route. Comparably used anonymous reviews to analyze which employers have highly ranked managers and executives. Below are the leadership teams at employers with no more than 500 employees that made the ranking. 25. Pie InsuranceJohn Swigart, CEO…

We asked rideshare drivers how they stay safe at work. They prep for anything — even jumping out of the car.

Teddi Burgess (left), Paul Rivera (middle), and Ivan Ventura (right). Rideshare and delivery drivers face dangers like assault, carjacking, and theft on the job. Drivers are creating advocacy groups to address safety risks and share advice for working with the public.  Insider spoke with seven current and former rideshare drivers about their top tips for staying…

Oil dips below $100 to pre-invasion levels as recession fears grip energy markets

A St. Paul, Minnesota protest against the Ukraine war. Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group/Getty Images Brent crude, oil’s international benchmark, hit $95.55 Thursday as prices fell to pre-invasion levels.  Energy supply shortages in Europe could tip the EU into a recession, while a recession in the US may already be here.  West Texas Intermediate hovered above…

Student-loan borrowers can now submit comments to Biden’s Education Department on its plans to improve debt relief

Getty Images Biden’s Education Department released a list of proposals to reform the student-loan industry. The public can now submit comments on those proposals for the next 30 days. The reforms included improvements to targeted loan forgiveness programs, like PSLF. President Joe Biden’s Education Department wants to know what you think of its plans to…