Comment on North Korea's military pact with Russia is a massive boost for Kim Jong Un

Years into her Amazon career, Kristi Coulter found herself coasting in an easy role that played to her strengths. Photo courtesy of Kristi Coulter; Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BIKristi Coulter was working at Amazon when she found herself in an unexpectedly easy role. She enjoyed less stress and a better work-life balance in the job, but felt guilty about coasting.

President Joe Biden approved another batch of student-loan borrowers in public service for debt cancellation. Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesBiden announced an additional $4.5 billion in student-debt cancellation for 60,000 borrowers in public service. It's a result of fixes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program over the past few years. At the same time, Biden's broader student-debt relief plans remain stalled in court.

Efforts to boost the US's production of semiconductor chips are likely to continue regardless of who wins the presidential election.iStock; Rebecca Zisser/BIUS efforts to produce semiconductor chips will continue regardless of who wins the election. Harris and Trump think domestic chip production is key for economic and national security reasons.

Amberly Grant, 36, considers herself 'coast FIRE.' Courtesy of Amberly GrantFinancially savvy millennials are maxing out HSAs to supplement retirement savings. HSAs require enrollment in a high-deductible health plan, suitable for healthy individuals. In 2024, individuals can contribute up to $4,150 in an HSA. When Amberly Grant started making enough money to invest, she opened and maxed out three different accounts: a 401(k), a Roth IRA, and an HSA.

Major US cities saw median rent fall last month. Annex on 12th Rent edged lower in September, continuing a long streak of year-over-year declines. Southern cities saw some of the largest dips in rent. Here are 24 real-estate markets where rent is at least 10% below the national median. Apartment dwellers scored a small but much-needed win on the affordability front in September.

People walking past a Chick-fil-A restaurant on 8th Avenue in New York City. Gary Hershorn/Getty ImagesChick-fil-A has just announced a new franchise opening in Singapore — its first Asian venture. The fast-food chain said it plans to invest $75 million in Singapore over 10 years. Chick-fil-A joins Western food brands like Shake Shack and Tim Hortons, which have expanded to Singapore in the past five years.