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Published May 14, 2026 04:00AMIn May 1944, the Allies were getting ready to invade Europe from England. Their forces numbered 150,000 troops, from the United States, the UK, Canada, Norway, and Free France, with 6,000 ships and 11,000 planes, according to the National WWII Museum, in New Orleans. Years of resistance to Nazi Germany had led to this point, yet one vital question remained: Where on the French coastline should the Allies invade?The answer hinged on the advice of one man—not General Dwight D. Eisenhower, not Prime Minister Winston Churchill, but a British meteorologist named James Stagg. Yes, in the…

Some of the headline iOS 27 features include AI-assisted updates to the Siri voice assistant and changes to the unpopular Liquid Glass interface.Getty ImagesApple has just released iOS 26.5, but talk is already moving to iOS 27, which will be announced at the iPhone maker’s Worldwide Developers Conference in June.Some of the headline iOS 27 features include AI-assisted updates to the Siri voice assistant and changes to the unpopular Liquid Glass interface. Like all its predecessors, iOS 27 will include new features that boost iPhone privacy and security. The biggest iOS 27 focus will be on Siri, according to Bloomberg’s…

All writing is autobiographical. Even if you’re not explicitly writing about your own experience, it shows up in the topics you choose, the details you focus on, even the things you leave out. Key example from my trove of nearly 3,000 articles here on Inc. over the years: a study I latched onto a decade ago about the single thing wealthy families do to give their kids a leg up on the world. The answer, drawn from University of Southern California research, was straightforward: They buy the neighborhood. The insight wasn’t so much about money as it was about what money makes possible. Stable schools, stable peer groups, and stable environments. The specific advice for…

ToplineThe arrival of a New Supermoon makes this weekend ideal for stargazing. With our natural satellite hidden in the glare of the sun, the night skies will be dark as Venus and Jupiter converge ahead of their close conjunction on June 9-11. By Sunday night, a slim crescent moon will emerge in the west after sunset to begin a week of beautiful moon views. Here’s everything you need to know about stargazing this weekend, Friday, May 15, to Sunday, May 17. A slim crescent moon will emerge in the west after sunset on Sunday, May 17, to begin a week…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Services provide real-world customer insight, reducing SaaS risk and improving product-market fit. Hybrid models fund innovation internally while creating operational leverage and long-term resilience. Many founders believe they must choose between building a product and offering a service. You either chase the high valuations of software or rely on the steady cash flow of a consulting agency. After co-founding SaaS products alongside running a robust services firm, I learned this binary thinking is a trap.People debating a SaaS vs services business usually miss the point: these models strengthen each other.…

China’s Alibaba said that growth accelerated for both its artificial intelligence and cloud businesses in the latest quarter, driven by the AI boom, even though overall revenue rose just 3% to 243 billion yuan ($36 billion). Revenue from its Cloud Intelligence Group, which focuses on cloud computing and AI developments, jumped 38% in the January-March quarter from a year ago to 41.6 billion yuan ($6.1 billion). That was faster than the 36% and 34% growth in the previous two quarters, respectively. However, Alibaba recorded an overall 848 million yuan ($125 million) loss from operations for the quarter, a key measure of profitability…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Controlled leaks preempt misinformation by filling the silence with accurate, on‑message details. Used sparingly and ethically, controlled leaks soften crises without triggering full press cycles. When sloppy, leaks destroy trust fast, turning proactive strategy into defensive damage control. You’ve no doubt heard a lot in recent years about “controlling the narrative,” a central tenet in my field of public relations. But there’s another lesser-known PR strategy that can be highly effective when businesses are aiming to influence their media relations: the “controlled leak.”A controlled leak is not a purposely released…

Subnautica 2Credit: KraftonOne of the most highly anticipated releases of 2026 is upon us. Subnautica 2, the sequel to the 2018 action-adventure survival hit drops on Thursday for PC and Xbox Series X/S via early access. Here’s all of the information on one of the more intriguing titles of the year.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EZhCzFaQuw&pp=ygUKc3VibmF1dGljYQ%3D%3DKey Facts at a GlanceTitle: Subnautica 2Developer/Publisher: Unknown Worlds EntertainmentEarly Access Launch: Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 8 AM PDT / 11 AM EDT / 4 PM BST / 5 PM CEST / 15:00 UTCLaunch Platforms: PC (Steam + Epic Games Store), Xbox Series X|SGame Pass: Day-one on Xbox Game…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Unlike January planning (based on assumptions), Q2 decisions are backed by real data — making it the ideal time to recalibrate before summer’s increased competition and consumer activity. Repositioning doesn’t mean fully rebranding. The most effective adjustments are small and focused: sharper messaging, a narrower audience or simpler communication. A successful mid-year reset requires analyzing your data to identify what’s not landing, getting specific about what you want to be known for and aligning your team. There’s a moment that hits for most brands around this time of year, and…

In Seattle, the average price of a gallon of gas is now $5.96, a 30-cent increase from only a month ago and a $1.50 increase from a year ago.  The United States and Israel’s conflict in Iran, and the constricted flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, has caused gas prices across the country to soar. That’s made workplace commutes more costly for Americans already facing an affordability crisis. For students, staff, and faculty at the University of Washington, though, they have a new way to get to work if they want to ditch their cars. The university recently…