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Putin’s Army of Drones

Freed from ethical constraints and hardened by years of war, a country long seen as a bureaucratic giant has become an entrepreneurial one.
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A Maker of Pet Toys in Ukraine Turns to Killer Drones

An entrepreneur behind drones that make the final strike themselves epitomizes the transformation of Ukraine’s civilian technology industry into a defense powerhouse.
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Linda Dresner, Old-School Guru of Avant-Garde Fashion, Dies at 88

Her minimalist gallery-like store on Park Avenue was a destination for generations of moneyed New Yorkers and helped change the way clothing is sold.
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Presto! In Chicago, a High-End Magic Palace Appears

The entrepreneur Glen Tullman is betting people want to dress up and watch magicians in a luxury setting. Either it will work or $50 million will go poof.
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All the Worst People Seem to Want to Be ‘High Agency’

The term “high agency” is an ethos for a gambler’s time.
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A New Jersey Teen Finds Treasure, and More, in Abandoned Storage Units

Michael Haskell, 17, set out to make some money from his locker dives. He ended up learning about life.
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A Guardian of the Past Takes His Treasures Online

Louis Bofferding has an intimate feel for rare antiques with dramatic back stories. But his wealthy clients are content to point and click.
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Kickstarter’s C.E.O. on Running a Fully Remote Company With a Four-Day Workweek

Everette Taylor took over Kickstarter at a low moment for the crowdfunding pioneer, which made its name with small projects but now attracts major multinationals and celebrities.
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A NYC Chinese Restaurant’s Lunar New Year T-Shirts Are a Coveted Collector’s Item

A New York restaurant’s Lunar New Year merchandise has become a coveted collector’s item.
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Anna Sui Ushers Her Fashion Label Into the Future With the Help of Her Three Nieces

With the help of some of her nieces, the New York designer Anna Sui is steering her 45-year-old label into the future.
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These A.I. Dreamers Don’t Fit the Stereotype

Young tech entrepreneurs in San Francisco are hoping to cash in, even as they wonder how artificial intelligence will affect society.
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The Drama at Thinking Machines, a New A.I. Start-Up, Is Riveting Silicon Valley

Defections, secret conversations, deal talks that fizzled and a battle for control: The turmoil at Thinking Machines Lab is the artificial intelligence industry’s latest drama.
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Before Trump, Greensboro, Vermont Was a Foodie Mecca for Canadians

Greensboro’s economy depended on friendly relations with Canada. But after tariffs and threats to make the country the “51st state,” neighborly ties have frayed.
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Devon Levesque Built Sweet Honey Farm to Find Community

An extreme athlete built a wellness lair in New Jersey and turned it into the members-only club of his dreams.
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Google Co-Founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page Reduce Ties to California

Sergey Brin is joining his Google co-founder, Larry Page, in reducing ties to the state where they built their fortunes.
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How Jenelle Manzi, a ‘Nutcracker’ Ballerina, Spends a Day with New York City Ballet

Jenelle Manzi started a nutrition company while performing with New York City Ballet. Now she’s doing her makeup in cabs and taking Zoom meetings as she sews pointe shoes.
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The New Billionaires of the A.I. Boom

Just like past tech booms, the latest frenzy has produced a group of billionaires — at least on paper — from smaller start-ups.
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Hearing Aids Get a Bit of Jewelry Glitter

Users say Auzi’s decorative covers and jewelry attachments have changed the way they feel about wearing the devices.
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The 20-Somethings Who Raised $121 Million to Build Military Drones

Neros, a company founded in 2023 by former teenage drone racers, won a coveted Army contract and is gaining popularity in the defense sector.
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A Beloved Vintage Store Closed. A Customer Bought All 4,500 Items.

Everything in the shop appeared to have been abandoned. A devoted customer took it all home and started selling the items herself.
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