Business Insider's Sunday edition covers a range of topics, from Bill Gates' unique approach to college applications to the impact of Elon Musk's tech philosophies on the federal government. The article also delves into the world of defense and national security, highlighting recent stories about North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia, US Navy drone victories, and Russia's troubled intercontinental ballistic missile program.
Welcome back to our Sunday edition, where we round up some of our top stories and take you inside our newsroom. Bill Gates approached his college applications for Harvard, Yale, and Princeton differently — and he got accepted at all three. Read more, including what he told schools about his druthers for a career in computers. On the agenda today: But first: Reporting for duty. If this was forwarded to you, sign up here. Download Business Insider's app here.
Business Insider writes a lot about dollars and cents, the workplace, CEOs, and the latest tech. We also have a team of journalists — across the US, UK, and Singapore — deeply steeped in the ways of warfare, weapons, and the business of defense. Lately, you might have seen stories from Jake Epstein and Chris Panella about the North Korean soldiers who have been fighting for Russia against Ukraine. Jake heard from a Ukrainian commander who went into battle against these soldiers that they essentially served as 'cannon fodder' for Russia's cause, and Chris stepped back to share what the West has learned about this fighting force. In this quick video, Chris offers more analysis with arresting images. And see the latest news here. Jake also obtained documents detailing how US Navy warships in the Red Sea conflict defeated drones without firing a shot. And if you're interested in a throwback, Lauren Frias profiled Lockheed Martin's one-of-a-kind stealth ship from the 1980s whose influence lives on. Sinéad Baker in our London bureau recently wrote that Russia's intercontinental ballistic missile program is in trouble. The irony is Russia once drew on expertise for the program from Ukraine. Our video team's 'Boot Camp' series goes inside the high-octane training programs of military branches and law enforcement agencies. Graham Flanagan and team told the story of a Filipino immigrant who got an expedited path to US citizenship by joining the Marines, and how he made it through basic training. Our expertise in these areas informs all sorts of stories, including the drone drama over New Jersey, the Elon Musk-sparked debate about the F-35, and the Trump administration's plan for an 'Iron Dome for America.' Whether you're an expert in these areas or just as intrigued as I am, I hope you enjoy our ongoing coverage. As always, please let me know at [email protected]. Days after President Trump signed executive orders to shake up the federal workforce, DOGE was asking some federal workers which colleagues could be fired, targeting DEI, and encouraging employees who took the payout to move to the private sector. The effort to remake the federal workforce has faced backlash, including a slew of lawsuits that has put some early actions in limbo. Amid the shifting patchwork of directives, pushback, and official guidance, federal employees are left scrambling. Inside the first 17 days. First came the self-starters. Then there were disruptors. Now, Silicon Valley has a new favorite buzzy term: high agency. Over the past year, high agency has become the aspirational trait of enterprising tech workers. The analytics site Brandwatch found a 500% jump in usage of the phrase across X, Reddit, and other social media sites. It's no coincidence being high agency is in right now, with Elon Musk bringing tech philosophies to the federal government. But is it really different than its predecessors? Over the course of its 16-year existence, the Beast earned a reputation for its scrappy reporting — but it wasn't profitable. In 2024, longtime media executives Joanna Coles and Ben Sherwood were hired as co-owners. After taking over, Sherwood told staff the media outlet was on track to lose $9 million that year. Since 'Boanna,' the media outlet is now profitable for the first time in its history. Its content has also been lighter on the hard-hitting journalism it was once known for, though its new leaders say they plan to do more investigative work. Our reporters take you inside the ups and downs of the turnaround effort. Employers like Amazon, AT&T, and even the federal government are herding employees back to their desks with RTO mandates, causing chaos in the housing market. Some workers have to ditch the houses they bought during the peak of remote work. It's also not an ideal time to sell a house, thanks to high mortgage rates and weaker demand, especially in the South. Many would-be sellers are becoming 'accidental landlords' instead and renting out their properties. Being a landlord isn't easy, either. This week's quote: 'The sports gambling industry has cultivated an entirely new market. And we're just beginning to see the social effects.' — Michael Lewis, author of 'The Big Short' and 'Moneyball,' talking to Peter Kafka about the rise of sports betting. More of this week's top reads: DeepSeek is a helpful tool but not as strong as its competitors, say 5 workers who use AI to boost productivity. The BI Today team: Dan DeFrancesco, deputy editor and anchor, in New York. Grace Lett, editor, in Chicago.
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