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From a $58 tee that survived a Wisconsin backpacking trip to the balance bike that turned a toddler into a mini mountain biker, here’s the gear our editors won’t shut up about. (Photo: Canva)Published September 30, 2026 08:58AMHere’s What to Know: After putting fresh gear through its paces across the world—from New Mexico to Maine to Copenhagen—our six editors and contributors found tons of standout items worthy of a permanent place in the gear shed. Some editor faves this season included the grippy Altra Lone Peak 9+ GTX trail running shoes, the warm-but-breathable Ridge Merino Alpha Wool Insulated Jacket, and…

One of the world’s most intense roller coasters has seen its last ride. Six Flags Magic Mountain in California is permanently closing X2 after a wave of lawsuits alleging it caused serious brain injuries, the Associated Press reports. “While X2 consistently passed a multitude of safety tests, we have decided to close the ride because we believe it’s the right thing to do,” park president Brian Oerding said. The Six Flags X2 ride has been shut down since July, when two women were rushed to the hospital after riding it less than a week apart. One, 25-year-old Naomi Greer-Wilkinson, needed…

Published September 30, 2026 06:32AMNatural disasters have always existed, but as they get more frequent and intense, the way we respond matters more than ever. That’s why National Preparedness Month serves as an important reminder that the best response to any disaster starts with the best preparation. Being prepared saves countless lives. Climate-related deaths have fallen more than 99 percent since 1920 thanks to advancements like early-warning systems, data shows. And every $1 invested in preparedness can save up to $15 after disasters occur, according to the United Nations. With the cost of global disasters expected to top $2.3 trillion…

Published September 30, 2026 03:14AMNur Abbas calls the room in his studio with 14 3D printers the “print farm.” Slowly, precisely, as they’ve been programmed, the machines hum as they deposit paths of plastic in the shape of a sandal. Some are black; others translucent white with a faint greenish glow-in-the-dark tint because they do, in fact, glow in the dark. Abbas hands me a shoe, still warm from the machine. It weighs next to nothing in my palm (three ounces, to be exact) and flexes as I handle it. This minimalist camp shoe is the latest innovation from Abbas’s…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways For people who already own most of what they want, the real luxury isn’t another purchase — it’s having someone they trust to protect their time and turn vague desires into meaningful experiences. The brands that win at the top end aren’t the ones offering endless options, but the ones quietly narrowing 100 possibilities down to three and making life feel lighter, calmer and more intentional. Something interesting is happening at the upper end of the luxury market. The boundaries between industries are beginning to disappear. Private banks are moving…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways 47% of calls to U.S. businesses happen outside traditional business hours. If you’re not there to answer, someone else will be. Availability = opportunity. By expanding your operating hours, you’re there for leads when it matters and also improving your chances of ranking higher in Google search results and attracting new customers. To close the availability gap, invest in a 24-hour answering service, spread responsibility across your team with an on-call calendar, and give customers more opportunities to self-serve. After two decades of working with thousands of businesses, I’ve noticed…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Moving abroad doesn’t end your U.S. tax obligations, especially when you have side-hustle income. Staying organized and planning for both tax systems can help you avoid costly surprises.u003cbru003e Moving abroad changes your finances, but it doesn’t change your U.S. tax obligations. I regularly talk to clients who assume that once they or their income and assets leave the U.S., the IRS is no longer interested. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. The U.S. taxes its citizens on their worldwide income, and requires reporting of foreign accounts and assets, regardless of where…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Practice, don’t just read. Certification exams test judgment in realistic scenarios, so work through every practice question you can find and study the ones you get wrong. Put it on your calendar. “No time” is a decision, not a scheduling problem. Block a specific, recurring time to study; even 20 focused minutes a day adds up If there’s one thing I know how to do, it’s fail. It took me three tries to pass a career-defining certification, and only then did I understand that failing was part of how I’d…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Start with your target customer. Research your target market and validate demand before investing heavily in inventory. Calculate the potential profit margin, evaluate the wholesale supplier, look beyond price when comparing products, and consider inventory and storage requirements Test products before scaling, think about your product mix (not just individual products), assess whether the product can support your brand, and review the supplier before making a long-term commitment. Picking the right wholesale products might be the single most consequential decision you make as a retailer. A product can rack up…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways If I could do one thing differently, it would be to begin to figure out who I was as a leader before I actually stepped into the role. If you run your business for a long time, things are going to change. The market will change, your team will change and even your approach may change. What should remain fixed throughout will be your values.  The moment you make your first hire, something happens: You become a leader. The question you have to answer for yourself is what kind of…