Four years into its full-scale war in Ukraine, Russia is feeling the effectsSteve RosenbergRussia editor, in LipetskBBCPosters offering large sums of money for joining the army are everywhere in RussiaAt first glance, Yelets in winter looks like something from a Russian fairy tale.From the embankment I spy the golden domes of Orthodox churches and, down below, ice fishermen dotted along the...

Great news for xAI: Grok is now pretty good at answering questions about Baldur’s Gate Different AI labs have different priorities. OpenAI has traditionally focused on consumer users, for instance, while its rival Anthropic tends to target enterprises. Elon Musk’s xAI, we discovered recently, has been placing particular emphasis on video-game walkthroughs. On Friday, Business Insider’s Grace...

The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?Anna HolliganBusiness reporter, AmsterdamBBCGavin Arm and Bert de Wit introduced four-day working weeks at their business in 2019The Dutch have quietly adopted working just a four-day week. But what has been its impact, and can it last?"Your kids are only young once," says Gavin Arm, co-founder of Amsterdam-based small business...

This Overlooked Social Security Rule Could Cost You Thousands in Retirement We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. When it comes to claiming Social Security benefits, understanding how the program...

U.S. investigates strike on Iranian school as the war sparks a global oil crisis Strait Of Hormuz Crisis, Gas Price Politics, Iranian School Strike Investigation Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your...