A need to grow the workforce has officials looking to hire a younger generation of workers. US Navy photo by John Narewski Younger submarine workers want work-life balance, flexible schedules, and autonomy over their jobs. These workers aren't afraid to leave jobs if they're unhappy, contributing to attrition rates. Officials see success in appealing to these workers while being realistic about conditions. US shipbuilders are trying to bring younger workers into their yards, and that means adapting to a generation with different expectations and a willingness to walk away if the job isn't the right fit. The priorities of younger workers are prompting changes in how the US Navy's Submarine Industrial Base Program Office, alongside federal and local partners, approaches recruiting. While there are no overnight fixes to a problem that's been growing for decades, progress is being made on meeting workers where they're at and recognizing gaps. Over the next 10 years, the Navy estimates it will need to hire 250,000 skilled workers to meet its shipbuilding goals. The hiring also accounts for potential attrition, including the retirement of older workers. About 27% of the US maritime workforce is over 55 years old. Erica Logan, deputy director for workforce at the office, said that the program office and its partners are trying to attract a new generation of workers who see shipbuilding as a stable, long-term career, which means paying closer attention to what younger employees value. "When I look at what the younger worker is attracted to, I think of work-life balance, I think of flexible schedules, I think of this mentality where you don't want to take a lot of work home with you, right?" Logan said, adding that a strong starting wage, financial stability, and a good company culture are also important. Some of those expectations can fit naturally with submarine construction and repair. Workers may have set shifts on a "four-on, three-off" schedule, giving them more predictable time away from the job, for example. Younger workers also appear to be seeking greater control over how work fits into their lives. Logan pointed to gig jobs like driving for Uber or Lyft as examples of work that can appeal to people who value flexibility, even if it does not offer the same stability as a shipyard career. The highest attrition rates in the industry are young workers within their first year of the job. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lucas J. Hastings "We actually had a campaign on careers built to last that addressed this sort of gig economy," she said. The campaign asked: "Why have five jobs when you can have one good job at the shipyard?" But the program office and the broader submarine supply chain also recognize a challenge in recruiting for trade jobs. The work is hard and physically demanding. Logan said younger workers need "a realistic job preview" before they sign on. "We don't want to be disingenuous," she said. Yard work can expose workers to tough conditions and laborious work with heavy materials, tools, and extreme temperatures. Younger workers who leave jobs quickly after being hired often find the conditions were different from what they expected. These younger employees are generally more willing to leave their positions after only a few years if pay isn't competitive or if there's a better quality of life elsewhere. But the recruiting environment remains ripe, especially for people interested in the technology and mission, Logan said. "I think some young people would really be passionate about this mission, this national security imperative," she added. There are pipelines to move recent high school graduates directly into trade training, but Logan said these jobs appear to have particular appeal for workers in their early to mid-20s — people who may have tried gig work and are looking for something more permanent, better paying, and more stable, including benefits like reliable health insurance. Workforce issues have been one element of the Navy's larger shipbuilding problems. In recent years, the sea service has been pushing to revitalize its industrial base and get major programs back on track and budget, but many of these issues trace back decades and will take time and investments to fix. Read the original article on Business Insider

UK fintech company Revolut recently said that interns and participants in its graduate program in 2027 will be expected in the office at least three days a week. Maskot/Getty Images The return-to-office tug-of-war never seems to end, and employers are still tweaking their policies. Findings on remote workers' loneliness and early-career development have added to the RTO debate. How often are you coming to the office, and what's your strategy? Take our survey. When it's sweltering, the office often has an extra selling point: good air conditioning. It's one more factor — however seasonal — in the endless tug-of-war over return-to-office policies. Beyond the appeal of having someone else pay the AC bill, recent findings on everything from remote workers' loneliness to concerns about the career prospects of early-career employees are keeping the return-to-office debate alive. Some employers are also tweaking their approaches. UK fintech company Revolut, which has a global, remote-first policy, recently said that interns and participants in its graduate program in 2027 will be expected in the office at least three days a week. A spokesperson told Business Insider that "early stages of a career benefit from in-person collaboration and mentoring." Earlier this year, productivity company Superhuman dropped its two-day in-office mandate and instead began offering financial incentives tied to office attendance. For many companies, the RTO challenge remains "trying to figure out what the balance is," said Brad Hershbein, senior economist at the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, a think tank. We want to hear from you! Have you settled into a steady office routine, or is your employer still adjusting its return-to-office expectations? Tell us how often you're in the office — and why — by taking this survey: Read the original article on Business Insider

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Marisa Mender-Franklin had 40 people reach out, letting her use their yards to grow flowers. Courtesy of Marisa Mender-Franklin Marisa Mender-Franklin launched a flower business using yard space donated by neighbors. A Facebook post drew 40 offers of free land to grow flowers. Her business now operates across multiple properties and employs several people. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Marisa Mender-Franklin, founder of Midtown Bramble & Bloom. It has been edited for length and clarity. Five years ago, after working as an educator for 12 years, I started thinking about how I could create a social enterprise and flower farm that would give back to my community. When I grew my own wedding flowers in my small front garden in 2020, I thought perhaps I could start a social entrepreneurship based on flowers. The problem was that I didn't have the space. I looked into buying some land, but I just couldn't find the perfect plot I could afford. I turned to Facebook I had seen in our local "Buy Nothing" midtown Memphis Facebook group that people were asking for items they didn't have. The community had always been very generous and warm with their responses. I remember once seeing a parent ask if anyone had a spare French horn, and there were multiple offers as a result. Maybe the responses would be the same if I asked about using land to grow flowers. In January 2021, on somewhat of a whim, I typed up a message in the Facebook group, hoping to find someone who would let me grow flowers in their yard to start a flower subscription service. Marisa Mender-Franklin found 40 people willing to lend their yards for her to grow flowers. Courtesy of Marisa Mender-Franklin I introduced myself as a teacher with a dream of becoming a flower farmer and asked if anyone would be willing to let me grow flowers to sell in their yard. I specified the benefits to them — that I would help take care of their land, provide them with periodic bouquets to enjoy, and attract pollinators to their plants. I also wrote about what I would need: full sun, a yard that I could freely access, and a water hookup and usage. I had 40 people offering me their land After typing the post, I took my dog for a walk, trying not to think too much about whether people would think I was crazy. Walking, I could feel my phone vibrating over and over again. Instead of thinking I was crazy, I received so many positive responses. Within the first week of posting, I had 40 offers of land. I couldn't believe it — so people were willing to lend me their land for free, people I didn't even know. As our planting season in Memphis started in March, I had to hit the ground running with only two months to get plants in the ground. I chose five plots of land in yards to use and began planting while still working full-time as a teacher. I left my teaching job and started a business Sixteen months in, I gave up my teaching job to continue expanding the successful flower farming business. Today, we are using 10 yards in our community, all without any financial exchange. We have a flower subscription service, sell at a weekend farmers market, do events, and have a storefront. We do everything a normal florist does, but with locally grown flowers. Marisa Mender-Franklin left her teaching job to start her flower business. Courtesy Marisa Mender-Franklin This dream started with the aim of giving people work and giving back to our local community, and that is exactly what we are doing. We employ seven people (plus myself), have a seed library for people to access, and offer community classes, such as teaching people to grow pollinators and a vegetable garden. We have a monthly fundraiser for nonprofits in our community and have already donated thousands of dollars to them this year. The flower farm isn't just a little side hustle anymore — it's a robust, growing business. But our business isn't just about making money, and it certainly isn't about getting rich — it's about giving back, as we were given when we first started. I've met so many people These online groups are powerful tools for building community and meeting their members' needs. Before I sent that Facebook message, I wasn't connected to people in my neighborhood. Now, I know so many people and have made countless connections. The groups are also part of the solution to the problems of need and consumerism. Rather than buying new or going without, you can almost guarantee that someone in the community will be able to meet your need. And to make that exchange, there is a human connection, something we often miss out on in our busy lives. The flower farm has grown more than I could have even imagined, and it all started with a message on Facebook. Read the original article on Business Insider

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Airports can be pricey places to spend time in. muratart/Shutterstock While working as a flight attendant for years, I've picked up tips for saving money while traveling. Save money by bringing snacks from home and filling an empty water bottle at the airport. You might save money by sticking with the same airline or by upgrading at the gate. When I joined the airline industry, I thought I'd learn all kinds of secrets about flying. Although I don't know everything, in my years of working as a flight attendant, I have learned a few solid tricks for spending less on flights and in airports. Here are some of the best tips I've learned for saving money while flying. Don't waste money on bottled water at the airport There are often a lot of shops at airports. Sorbis/Shutterstock Plane travel can get expensive enough, from the checked-bag fees to the tickets themselves. So, don't waste your money on an overpriced bottle of water at the airport. You can't take a full bottle of water through security, but you can take an empty one. Most airports have plenty of fountains, and many have special dispensers for refilling bottles with filtered water. To keep your bottle full during the flight, just ask your flight attendant for a refill. If you're lucky, they may even put ice in it.  Skip the airport food, too For some reason, many passengers fear bringing food through a TSA screening. However, it's a great way to save money, as long as it's solid, like a sandwich. There are even restaurants and shops before security that advertise selling TSA-approved foods. This is also a great way to avoid being so hungry that you buy in-flight snacks, which are typically super overpriced. Keep in mind that if you're flying internationally, it's best to finish any food from your first destination before landing because some countries don't allow fresh food through customs.  If you fly business class, you may save by waiting to upgrade at the airport I often advise people looking to fly business class to purchase an economy ticket at home and try to upgrade it at the airport. As soon as you buy your economy seat, you may start receiving email deals to upgrade your ticket, but don't rush. Wait until you get to the airport and ask for an upgrade at the counter or the gate. Sometimes, if the plane is fairly empty and you're part of an airline's loyalty program, the gate agent can upgrade you to business class at no additional cost. Just be extremely nice to the staff, and arrive early so seats may still be available. Even if you have to pay, I've found upgrading at the airport can be cheaper than buying a higher-tier ticket online. This won't always work, especially if a flight is in high demand or all the business-class seats are booked, but it's worth a shot. Just don't wait until you're on the plane to ask about an upgrade — flight attendants don't usually have that much power. You can generally find better deals online than at the duty-free shop You can often find better deals online than at duty-free shops. Shutterstock Duty-free shops attract passengers at the airport because they allow travelers to buy items without paying local taxes. Some airlines also have duty-free catalogs on board so you can shop in the skies — but, in my experience, those prices can be even higher. Items are often marked up at airports, so the savings are rarely as good as they seem unless you're buying a heavily taxed luxury item or flying to a place with much higher prices, Look up typical retail prices before you shop or, even better, skip the duty-free stores and look for better deals online. Try freezing your liquids if you want to avoid checking a bag If you have an important liquid that's over 3.4 ounces but you don't want to pay to check a bag, it may be worth freezing it before tucking it into your carry-on. That way, when it goes through the TSA scanner, it can be treated as a solid. Even if it melts a little bit on the ride to the airport, as long as it's stored properly and mostly still solid, it shouldn't be a problem. Parking at an airport may not be the best option, especially on long trips Obviously, getting a ride from a friend or family member will be the cheapest way to get to an airport. Driving yourself may seem like the next best option — especially if you have a lot of luggage — but many don't realize just how expensive parking can get. Before you leave, it's worth crunching the numbers to see whether a taxi or ride-share to and from the airport will be cheaper than parking. A lot of this depends on the length of your trip. For example, if parking costs cost $70 a day and you're on vacation for a week, you may end up spending more to leave your car in a lot than you would've paid to just grab a taxi to and from the airport. It's also worth looking into parking lots near the airport, but not at the airport — especially if you can squeeze in extra travel time. These may not be the most efficient option, but they're often cheaper and offer shuttle services to take you to and from your terminal. It's almost never worth it to exchange money at the airport It's usually cheapest to exchange your money at a bank. Getty Images Too often, passengers land at an international airport and realize they don't have the right currency. However, airports are usually not great places to exchange your money if you want the best rate. Try to exchange currency before your flight through a bank or other service. If you forget, exchange just enough money at the airport to get a taxi, then exchange the rest once you can get to a bank or another place with a better rate. It usually pays to stay loyal to one airline Frequently switching airlines could be costing you serious savings. Whenever possible, it's wise to stick with just one airline (or a group of airlines) when you fly. In addition to collecting miles you can use toward a later flight, loyalty can also earn you free checked bags, upgrades, and access to lounges with free food and drinks. If you travel often, it could also be worth opening a travel-rewards card that partners with your carrier(s) of choice to maximize your perks. This story was originally published in March 2022 and most recently updated on June 30, 2026. Read the original article on Business Insider

OpenAI teased a new product, engineered by Work Louder. Work Louder OpenAI teased a new piece of hardware for its AI coding tool, Codex. The product, Codex Micro, is a collaboration with Work Louder, a Montreal-based keyboards and accessories company. The teaser listed the date of July 15. Attendees of the AI Engineer World's Fair got an early look. OpenAI teased a new hardware product — but it isn't the hotly anticipated personal AI device Jony Ive has been cooking up. This one is aimed at Codex AI coders. The OpenAI Developers' X account posted a product teaser on Monday. The video showed a keyboard-like device slowly flashing a rainbow of colors, followed by two logos: OpenAI and Work Louder, a Canadian-Italian hardware company that sells keyboards and accessories. "Your favorite Codex shortcuts are getting an upgrade," the description read. The post also listed July 15. Your favorite Codex shortcuts are getting an upgrade. July 15th. pic.twitter.com/xZ1ydZyt94 — OpenAI Developers (@OpenAIDevs) June 29, 2026 While the full details on the device are yet to come, an OpenAI spokesperson told Business Insider that it will be called "Codex Micro." The devices is "designed to supercharge people's codex usage," they wrote. Work Louder sells the similarly designed Creator Micro 2, a shortcut keyboard with a joystick. The devices also appear to have similar layouts but have replaced Work Louder's branding with the AI lab's hallmarks. On the left side, the Creator Micro 2 has "Work Louder © 2025," while the Codex teaser has "OpenAI 2026." On the right side, the teaser reads "You can just…" before trailing into darkness. It's likely a nod to "You can just build things," a phrase used in Codex's advertising. Dominik Kundel, an OpenAI staffer working on developer experience, posted on X that attendees of the AI Engineer World's Fair could "catch a peek" of the device. Attendees have posted photos of the device and its box online. "Working on hardware has such different timelines," Kundel wrote on LinkedIn. "Excited to see this finally come to light." 🫪🫪 pic.twitter.com/KrCaDIqD6g — Brian Chew @AIE World Fair (@brianchew) June 29, 2026 This isn't the hotly anticipated AI device being crafted by iPhone designer Jony Ive. OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar said that the device would be revealed by the end of the year. OpenAI isn't the first AI company to make keys for vibe coders. Cursor previously gave out stand-alone "tab" keys as merch. Read the original article on Business Insider

Amanda Pasko, a registered dietitian and track athlete, times her protein intake throughout the day. Amanda Pasko Amanda Pasko, a registered dietitian and professional track athlete, aims to eat a lot of protein. She said timing her protein intake matters as much as what she eats. She prioritizes protein in her snacks and has protein before going to bed. When it comes to building muscle and losing fat, the standard dietitian advice is to focus on eating enough protein. When you eat protein can also make a huge impact. Amanda Pasko, a registered dietitian in North Carolina and a certified track coach, told Business Insider, "the dosing and spacing of protein over the course of the day is arguably a larger determinant" than simply eating enough of it for successfully building and repairing muscle. Pasko personally aims for around 2.2 grams of protein per kilo of body weight. Research suggests the recommended intake for athletes like her who want to build muscle and feel full throughout the day is about 1.6 to 2.2 grams per kilo per day. Throughout the day, she tries to maintain a steady balance, leaving some gaps between meals to optimize digestion without creating excessive gaps. "A lot of times, that will put the body in a situation where it's looking hard to conserve energy, and then cravings can go up later on," she said, making it easy to overeat. Pasko shared her three tips for eating enough protein in a day — and how she times her intake for the best results. Early workouts and a big breakfast for stabler energy levels Pasko starts her mornings with a high-protein, high-carb breakfast for sustained energy before and after her workout. bhofack2/Getty Images Pasko shapes her diet and day around her chronotype, or natural sleep preference. She naturally wakes up before 5 a.m. without an alarm. Before her workout, she tries to eat enough protein and carbohydrates to sustain her afterward. She'll typically have a large, more carbohydrate-focused breakfast, often about two cups of oatmeal (with possibly a side of cereal) and fruits like bananas or raisins. She also brings energy gels to her workout, which provide simple carbohydrates. That way, she feels properly fueled for her workouts, which vary from sprints and hurdle jumps to lower-intensity runs, depending on the day. Her snacks and sides pack a protein punch Sides like boiled eggs and grains add extra protein to Pasko's lunches and dinners. Iuliia Bondar/Getty Images For her lunches and dinners, Pasko aims to get about 35 grams of protein from sources like chicken and salmon — roughly the size of an adult hand. A side of grains like quinoa or farro might add an additional 5 grams, as might a boiled egg. She fills the gaps with high-protein snacks, which she tweaks based on her training days. "If there was muscle soreness, I would focus a little bit more on proteins like Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, a meat source," she said, which can help with repair. On higher-volume workout days, she opts to include more carbohydrates to replenish her energy, such as adding fruit to her yogurt or eating whole-grain cereal. Protein before bed helps repair muscle Pasko has a high-protein snack, like Greek yogurt with cherries, closer to bedtime. istetiana/Getty Images While some people abstain from eating several hours before bed to reduce the chances of acid reflux, Pasko feels fine when she eats an hour and a half before bedtime. In fact, she said that on hard workout days, eating protein before bed can help the body repair overnight. She also likes protein sources such as eggs and dairy, which contain nutrients associated with healthy sleep. Pasko sometimes adds cherries, which also have small amounts of melatonin, into some cottage cheese. Pairing a carb like granola or fruit with protein can also blunt blood sugar spikes that could mess with a good night's rest. "Regardless of the type of training day, the body does build and repair around the clock," she said. Read the original article on Business Insider

But the company is still claiming that New Glenn will return to flight this year.

President Donald Trump's administration expanded the list of programs that qualify for a higher student-loan borrowing cap. Alex Wong/Getty Images The Education Department updated the list of professional programs qualifying for higher student-loan borrowing limits. Advanced nursing programs are among those that will qualify for a $200,000 lifetime cap. It follows a court order that blocked the department from rolling out its narrowed "professional" definition. Advanced nursing and dozens of other programs now qualify for higher student-loan limits when the Trump administration's sweeping repayment changes take effect tomorrow. On Monday, the Department of Education issued an updated list of programs that would fall under its "professional" designation and qualify for higher student-loan borrowing limits. It now includes nearly 30 programs, including nurse anesthetist and clinical psychology, that will meet the higher borrowing limit. The updated list, however, no longer includes theology programs, which previously qualified for the higher limit under the department's narrowed list. It follows a court decision last week that blocked the department's professional degree definition from taking effect July 1, which would have allowed 11 programs to qualify for a $200,000 lifetime borrowing limit, compared to a $100,000 cap for graduate programs. The department's narrower definition prompted widespread criticism for excluding certain programs, including advanced nursing, that lawmakers and advocates said required additional funding to help students complete their programs. The department said, alongside the updated list, that it's confident the narrowed definition is "lawful and will continue to defend it." "These interim administrative designations are provided solely to facilitate implementation of the Court's order and may change as litigation in the case proceeds," it said. The borrowing caps are set to take effect July 1, alongside a host of other repayment changes that President Donald Trump signed into law in his "big beautiful" spending legislation. Those changes include new repayment plans, limits on parent borrowing, and the transfer of millions of borrowers off SAVE, a Biden-era income-driven repayment plan. Have a story to share about student loans? Contact this reporter at asheffey@businessinsider.com, or fill out this form. Read the original article on Business Insider

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Firmus Technologies plans a 360MW Nvidia-powered AI data center in Batam, Indonesia, as APAC demand for AI compute capacity grows. The post Firmus Plans 360MW Nvidia AI Data Center in Indonesia appeared first on TechRepublic.

Henrico County is a major hub for data centers in Virginia. Its officials said it expects a 25% rise in electricity costs next year, and advised workers to close the blinds and turn off their computers to make up for it.

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