Michael Seibel announced late Wednesday on X that after more than 12 years at the famed accelerator Y Combinator, he is transitioning to a partner emeritus role.Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan shared the news separately in a company blog post, highlighting Seibels long history with the outfit. Seibel first joined YC as a founder, going through the program twice once with the streaming startup Justin.TV and later with the streaming app Socialcam. Seibel later served as a group partner, managing director, and CEO of the YC accelerator.Notably, Seibel had already stepped back into a less operational group partner role recently. In a YC blog post last year, he wrote that he was ready to hand over my leadership responsibilities, with the transition becoming effective after the accelerators winter batch of startups completed the program.A dozen years is a long tenure for anyone, but Seibels departure may have been set in motion as early as 2022, when Tan was appointed President and CEO. The move reportedly surprised some YC employees partly because Tan was running a separate venture fund at the time outside of YC, but also because they believed Seibel to be next in line for the role.Weve reached out to Seibel for comment. In the meantime, he shared in his X post that after taking this coming summer to relax, hes eager to help government better serve its citizens. He added, Government was the passion of my youth, and Im excited to reengage. Seibel signed off by thanking Y Combinator founders Paul Graham and Jessica Livingston for changing my life.The news comes roughly two weeks before YCs spring batch of founders kick off their own tour of duty; the program will run from April through June.Topics

HAT Projects community and industrial centre in Jaywick Sands offers vendors and small businesses much-needed room for growthRebecca Kalbfell of HAT Projects is shortlisted for the MJ Long Prize for Excellence in Practice 2024. Find out more about the W Awards hereIn 1970, the council in charge of the small coastal settlement of Jaywick Sands in Essex issued 770 compulsory purchase orders. The plan was to buy up the marshy land on which the community had grown since the late 1920s, demolish its largely selfbuilt homes, and redevelop Jaywick in its entirety. The residents fought back, winning a High Court order that halted the purchases and the bulldozers. Today, Jaywick is one of the last remaining plotlands in Essex, a rare survival of the relatively unregulated settlements built by workers from Londons East End first for holidaying, later for permanent residence on the inexpensive, floodprone land around the Thames Estuary.The council back then saw Jaywick as a problem that they could just get rid of, says Rebecca Kalbfell, associate at HAT Projects, an architecture practice based in Colchester, 20 minutes inland by car. The local authority restructured into Tendring District Council shortly after the episode, but attitudes towards Jaywick took time to shift. A swathe of masterplans were produced from the 1980s to the early 00s, all of which involved partial demolition and most of which were roundly rejected by residents. But Tendring has changed its tack recently, and its language: in 2018, it commissioned HAT to put together a place plan for Jaywick focused on building new homes and propping up its infrastructure and flood defences rather than flattening it.Kalbfell, who joined HAT in 2014, has worked on the place plan since its inception. Jaywick, the team found, shares many chronic challenges with other seaside communities around the UK. The decline of domestic tourism in the postwar years means that nothing remains of the casino, arcade and boating lake that once sat between Jaywicks Brooklands and Grasslands, stitching the two seafront neighbourhoods together. All those I know who were kids in the 70s would have gone to Jaywick in the summer, says Kalbfell, who grew up in Essex in the 1990s and 00s. Its one of the nicest beaches along this stretch of coast. But for my generation, it wasnt a thing.Compounding its vulnerability is Jaywicks plotlands status. Its lowslung chalets mostly sit just below sea level, and were never meant to be permanent homes; Brooklands and Grasslands were without basic utilities until the 1980s. The roads and lanes remain private; National Highways has no obligation to maintain them. In recent decades, the cheapest chalets have attracted absentee landlords who let them to people claiming housing benefit, while allowing the properties to deteriorate far below the national Decent Homes Standard. As HATs interim report reads, There is a clear correlation between low owner occupation and poor housing conditions. Jaywick topped the governments Deprivation Index for England in 2010, 2015 and 2019.It soon became clear to HAT that residents top priority was the creation of commercial opportunities. As part of their work on the place plan, they helped form a brief for a business and industrial centre where Frank Ernest Bromiges longdemolished art deco arcade first known as the Playdium, then as Sunspot had once stood. Here, on derelict land, a weekly car boot sale was already taking place, but without as much as a pavement, let alone cover. From speaking to residents, we knew that this type of space was missing, says Kalbfell. People did in fact have their own businesses, but they were running them out of their kitchens. Had statistical analysis been done from afar by an agency, that may not have registered, suggests Kalbfell. They would have said there is no demand in Jaywick, because there was nothing here already.When Tendring District Council put out the business centre to tender, HAT were the obvious choice, and Kalbfell became its project architect. With combined funding from Tendring, the Getting Building Fund, Essex County Council and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the 5.3 million development was named Sunspot after the old arcade. It was slated for long meanwhile use meaning 2550 years and designed by HAT to be easily dismantled and reconstructed elsewhere. A simple steel frame encased in corrugated aluminium and polycarbonate panels, it has piles that burrow deep into the marshy ground. It took only 18 months to construct, completing in September 2023. There are modest flourishes: a sawtooth roofline that mimics the wide pitched roofs of Jaywicks distinctive chalets; bright yellow awnings; red structural steel; a facade the colour of mint ice cream.Sunspots smallest business units face the seafront, forming a promenade along the freshly paved stretch of road. Current groundfloor tenants include Buddies Barbers, the Rainy Bakes bakery and dog groomers Spotty Dotty & Friends, which recently expanded into another larger unit around the back with a pet shop. Upstairs units are accessed via intercom through the main entrance; these house an AI consultant, a masseuse, a handbag designer and a florist, among other businesses. At its eastern end, facing Grasslands and ClactononSea, is a caf run by the charity The Active Wellbeing Society; at the other, facing Brooklands and the holiday parks of Seawick, a doubleheight event space hosts markets, concerts, workshops and exercise classes year round. Within six months of opening, Sunspot hit nearly full occupancy, with one upstairs unit the largest kept empty for 15perday hotdesking.Were inclusive to everyone, says Mick Lister, who manages Sunspot for Tendring District Council. The units are affordable, ranging from 250 to 1,200 per month, and the notice is only 30 days, so if it is not working out for you, you just leave the unit as you found it. Two winters in, however, the pattern is of businesses growing, rather than shuttering. Something of a pipeline has emerged: Two people started in the market, and have gone into units, explains Lister. Eight businesses have gone into small units and then expanded into bigger ones. And the hotdesking option has paid off too, with one person starting there, later taking on a unit. Today, there is a waiting list to rent a business unit at Sunspot.This flexibility is reflected in the barebones design of the building. Groundfloor units are prefitted with a coldwater run which can be connected to the mains if necessary. Businesses such as Rainy Bakes have opted to install ventilation for their ovens an adaptation made relatively simple through easily accessible service hatches on the first floor. The point is that the services are only plugged in if required by the tenant. Not everyone needs it, says Kalbfell. And if you dont need it, you dont pay for it.Jaywick is a resilient community. On a blustery January morning this year, the car boot sale is in full swing in the market space, with the beachfacing shutters pulled close to block out the icy North Sea wind. Inside, the bunting is up, and a space heater hums in the corner. At the other end of the building, the caf is nearly full. The thought that keeps returning when I see all the people in there, says Lister, is where did they go before? The first summer was busier still, with a noticeable uptick in beachgoers coming in from neighbouring areas. Public toilets were previously tucked behind a curtain shop in Grasslands you wouldnt know unless you lived here, says Lister and were frequently shut. Sunspots accessible toilets, by contrast, face the beach and are clearly signposted.While her work on Sunspot is done, Kalbfell has returned to Jaywick over the past 18 months, often walking her dog along the sands. Eyeing a new set of curtains or fresh signage, she will know that another tenant has moved in and personalised their unit. I love that, she says. Its not precious. The building is there to be owned by the businesses. Soon, she will continue work on the place plan with the HAT team: 20 million of government funding was secured at the end of last year to carry out its next phases. This will involve, among other things, raising the seawall to protect Jaywick from flood risk that will only worsen in the coming halfcentury.Nearer in time, Lister is planning a community day during school summer holidays, including live music in Sunspots market space and a sandcastle competition on the beach. He hopes Kalbfell will join as a judge to assess the castles on their architectural merit and, he laughs, do some snagging.2025-03-20Reuben J BrownShare AR March 2025W AwardsBuy Now

Dana White (Photo by Amy Kaplan/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe UFC and Brazilian heavyweight Marco Rogerio de Lima have parted ways, per UFC Roster Watch. The 39-year-old was recently suspended for a year after testing positive for anastrozole in Januaryhis second violation for the substance.Combat Sports Anti-Doping determined the positive test stemmed from a medication de Lima was taking for a known medical condition. However, because he failed to apply for a therapeutic use exemption (TUE), he was suspended. Though the violation was deemed involuntary, the second offense led to an automatic one-year ban instead of six months.IRVINE, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 14: Marcos Rogerio de Lima poses for a portrait during a UFC photo ... [+] session on February 14, 2024 in Irvine, California. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesThe UFC's decision to part ways with de Lima may have been influenced by both his age and the suspension. His release comes nearly 11 years after he first appeared on The Ultimate Fighter Brazil in March 2014. De Lima reached the semifinals before losing to Antonio Carlos Jr. via first-round submission.Despite the loss, de Lima earned a UFC contract and made an immediate impact, scoring back-to-back first-round KO wins over Richardson Moreira and Igor Pakrajac. The victories took less than two minutes combined, with one coming at heavyweight and the other at light heavyweight.However, submission defense and weight-cutting struggles plagued de Lima throughout his career. He suffered first-round submission losses to Nikita Krylov in 2015 and Gadzhimurad Antigulov in 2016. He then missed weight in his next two fights, splitting results with a KO win over Jeremy Kimball and a submission loss to Ovince Saint Preux via Von Flue choke in 2017.ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 17: Marcos Rogerio de Lima of Brazil reacts after his TKO victory ... [+] against Junior Tafa of New Zealand in a heavyweight fight during the UFC 298 event at Honda Center on February 17, 2024 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesBetween 2018 and 2023, de Lima went 6-4, with three losses by submission. His most recent victory came at UFC 298 in February 2024, where he stopped Junior Tafa with leg kicks and ground-and-pound. He was scheduled to fight Kennedy Nzechukwu in October 2024 but later withdrew.At 39 and facing a one-year ban, de Lima's return to the UFC appears unlikely. The promotion has been moving away from aging heavyweights who have seemingly hit their ceiling. As of March 19, 2025, only Marcin Tybura and Derrick Lewis remain in the UFC heavyweight rankings at 39 or older.De Limas history with banned substances may have expedited his exit. Once his suspension ends, he could find a new home in the Professional Fighters League or Global Fight League.Up Next UFC LondonThe UFC heads to London on Saturday, March 22, as Leon Edwards returns to the Octagon to take on Sean Brady. Heres a look at the full fight card.Main Card (Starting at 3:00 PM ET):Welterweight Bout: Leon Edwards vs. Sean BradyLight Heavyweight Bout: Jan Bachowicz vs. Carlos UlbergWelterweight Bout: Gunnar Nelson vs. Kevin HollandWomen's Strawweight Bout: Molly McCann vs. Alexia ThainaraLightweight Bout: Jordan Vucenic vs. Chris DuncanFeatherweight Bout: Nathaniel Wood vs. Morgan CharrirePreliminary Card (Starting at 12:00 PM ET):Lightweight Bout: Jai Herbert vs. Chris PadillaFlyweight Bout: Loneer Kavanagh vs. Felipe dos SantosHeavyweight Bout: Marcin Tybura vs. Mick ParkinMiddleweight Bout: Christian Leroy Duncan vs. Andre PulyaevWomen's Strawweight Bout: Shauna Bannon vs. Puja TomarBantamweight Bout: Nathan Fletcher vs. Caolan LoughranLightweight Bout: Guram Kutateladze vs. Kaue Fernandes

Microsoft suddenly issues chilling warningSOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesMicrosoft has suddenly issued its most chilling warning yet for 800 million Windows users yet to upgrade to Windows 11. If there was any doubt as to its resolve to hold a firm line on ending Windows 10 support, thats gone. All those PCs will be wide open to data breaches, identity theft, and other serious consequences, it warns. Not fun.This week many Windows 10 users have already received an email telling them to check the upgrade eligibility of their PCs or look into buying a new machine. When your OS is no longer getting those all-important security updates, it can be a bit like leaving your front door wide open, it says, spelling out just what could happen if you dont.The Windows-maker warns those 800 million users (per Statcounters latest numbers) will risk increased vulnerability to malware, as well as risk of cyberattacks. Microsoft has confirmed a 12-month extended support option will be available for $30. But just as with its emails this week, this doesnt feature. The company likely doesnt want that to be a large-scale fallback or it doesnt think huge numbers will pay.Security updates, it says, are like locks on your doors they help keep the bad guys out. And coming just a few days after its latest monthly update warnings of yet more zero-day vulnerabilities under attack, it stresses that these updates patch up vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malware or hackers. Without them, your unsupported OS is an easy target, and your personal info could be at risk.The nightmare scenario of hundreds of millions of PCs all falling off support on October 14 is certain to be exploited. Cybercriminals are a crafty bunch, and theyre always on the lookout for outdated systems to exploit. An unsupported OS is like an open invitation for these attackers. Once theyre in, they can steal sensitive information, install ransomware, or use your system for their own nefarious purposes.Microsoft has pushed the benefits of Windows 11 hard, the combination of its new OS and newer hardware delivering a step-up in security benefits. But the tone of this latest warning is likely what well see for the next seven months, as the end-of-life deadline comes closer. Microsoft isnt wrong the risks for PC owners staying put are huge.Using an unsupported operating system is a risky business that can lead to serious security issues. The upgrade to Windows 11 is free for eligible PCs running fully-licensed Windows 10. That upgrade, Microsoft says, can protect your device and personal information from malware and cyberattacks. Dont wait until its too latemake the switch today and enjoy peace of mind knowing your digital life is secure.

As a devastating wildfire burned through a Maui town, killing more than 100 people, emergency management employees traded dozens of text messages, creating a record that would later help investigators piece together the governments response to the 2023 tragedy.One text exchange hinted officials might also be using a second, untraceable messaging service.Thats what Signal was supposed to be for, then-Maui Emergency Management Agency Administrator Herman Andaya texted a colleague.AdvertisementAdvertisementSignal is one of many end-to-end encrypted messaging apps that include message auto-delete functions.While such apps promise increased security and privacy, they often skirt open records laws meant to increase transparency around and public awareness of government decision-making. Without special archiving software, the messages frequently aren't returned under public information requests.An Associated Press review in all 50 states found accounts on encrypted platforms registered to cellphone numbers for over 1,100 government workers and elected officials.Its unclear if Maui officials actually used the app or simply considered ita county spokesperson did not respond to questionsbut the situation highlights a growing challenge: How can government entities use technological advancements for added security while staying on the right side of public information laws?How common is governmental use of encryption apps?The AP found accounts for state, local and federal officials in nearly every state, including many legislators and their staff, but also staff for governors, state attorneys general, education departments and school board members.The AP is not naming the officials because having an account is neither against the rules in most states, nor proof they use the apps for government business. While many of those accounts were registered to government cellphone numbers, some were registered to personal numbers. The APs list is likely incomplete because users can make accounts unsearchable.Improper use of the apps has been reported over the past decade in places likeMissouri,Oregon,Oklahoma,Marylandand elsewhere, almost always because of leaked messages.Whats the problem?Public officials and private citizens are consistently warned about hacking and data leaks, but technologies designed to increase privacy often decrease government transparency.Apps like Signal, WhatsApp, Confide, Telegram and others use encryption to scramble messages so only the intended end-user can read them, and they typically arent stored on government servers. Some automatically delete messages, and some prevent users from screenshotting or sharing messages.The fundamental problem is that people do have a right to use encrypted apps for their personal communications, and have those on their personal devices. Thats not against the law, said Matt Kelly, editor of Radical Compliance, a newsletter that focuses on corporate compliance and governance issues. But how would an organization be able to distinguish how an employee is using it?Are there acceptable government uses of end-to-end encryption apps?The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, or CISA, has recommended that highly valued targetssenior officials who handle sensitive informationuse encryption apps for confidential communications. Those communications are not typically releasable under public record laws.CISA leaders also say encrypted communications could be a useful security measure for the public, but did not encourage government officials to use the apps to skirt public information laws.Journalists, including many at the AP, often use encrypted messages when talking to sources or whistleblowers.What are states doing?While some cities and states are grappling with how to stay transparent, public record laws arent evolving as quickly as technology, said Smarsh general manager Lanika Mamac. The Portland, Oregon-based company helps governments and businesses archive digital communications.People are worried more about cybersecurity attacks. Theyre trying to make sure its secure, Mamac said. I think that they are really trying to figure out, How do I balance being secure and giving transparency?Mamac said Smarsh has seen an uptick in inquiries, mostly from local governments. But many others have done little to restrict the apps or clarify rules for their use.In 2020, the New Mexico Child, Youth and Families Departments new division director told employees to use the app Signal for internal communications and to delete messages after 24 hours. A 2021 investigation into the possible violation of New Mexicos document retention rules was followed by a court settlement with two whistleblowers and the division directors departure.But New Mexico still lacks regulations on using encrypted apps. The APs review found at least three department or agency directors had Signal accounts as of December 2024.In Michigan, State Police leaders were found in 2021 to be using Signal on state-issued cellphones. Michigan lawmakers responded by banning the use of encrypted messaging apps on state employees work-issued devices if they hinder public record requests.However, Michigan's law did not include penalties for violations, and monitoring the government-owned devices used by 48,000 executive branch employees is a monumental task.Whats the solution?The best remedy is stronger public record laws, said David Cuillier, director of the Brechner Freedom of Information Project at the University of Florida. Most state laws already make clear that the content of communicationnot the methodis what makes something a public record, but many of those laws lack teeth, he said.They should only be using apps if they are able to report the communications and archive them like any other public record, he said.Generally, Cuillier said, theres been a decrease in government transparency over the past few decades. To reverse that, governments could create independent enforcement agencies, add punishments for violations, and create a transparent culture that supports technology, he said.We used to be a beacon of light when it came to transparency. Now, were not. We have lost our way, Cuillier said.Boone reported from Boise, Idaho. Lauer reported from Philadelphia. Associated Press reporters at statehouses nationwide contributed to this report.

Table of ContentsTable of ContentsWhen the going gets tough, C1 risesNotching a second surprise winWhen Apple introduced the iPhone 16e a few weeks ago, one aspect that drew the most attention was its network chip. The C1 is Apples first in-house modem to appear inside an iPhone, ditching the companys total reliance on Qualcomm. However, there were also concerns about whether this modem is competitive. The folks over at the popular internet speed testing platform, Ookla, tested the Apple-designed modem and found that it beats Qualcomms solution inside the iPhone 16 at a few crucial parameters. The analysis, which lasted roughly two weeks, covered AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile cellular networks. Recommended VideosOn a general note, the iPhone 16e performed better than the iPhone 16 when tethered to AT&T and Verizon networks, while the reverse was true for T-Mobile. Ookla says the opposite T-Mobile results can be attributed to the carriers nationwide 5G standalone network (SA), while Apples C1 modem comes with limited SA compatibility.Please enable Javascript to view this contentOoklaInterestingly, the iPhone 16e fares better than the Qualcomm modem-driven iPhone 16 in scenarios where network connectivity is challenging. Ookla refers to it as the bottom 10th percentile bracket. Across all three carriers, Apples C1 modem delivered better download speeds than its Qualcomm counterpart. Even on T-Mobile waves, the iPhone 16e notched download speeds of 57.34 Mbps, while the iPhone 16 lags behind at 27.27 Mbps. But even at download speeds on the higher end, the iPhone 16e is no slouch. It notched peak downlink speeds in the range of 140-264 Mbps, which is enough for social media, streaming, and cloud gaming.The tables are flipped when it comes to peak download speeds because the Qualcomm modem offers support for the faster mmWave flavor of 5G. However, Ookla notes the lower percentile scores are the more meaningful metrics. OoklaPerformance at the lowest 10th percentile often provides a more accurate reflection of overall quality of experience (QoE) than the fastest 90th percentile, which can be skewed by deployments in mmWave-covered locations and is subject to declining marginal returns, says the report.Interestingly, the iPhone 16e scored another crucial victory over the iPhone 16 at the all-too-important network metric of uplink speeds. Once again, on Verizon and AT&T networks, Apples C1 modem proved faster than Qualcomms modem, taking a lead worth up to 38% at upload speeds.OoklaThe results are remarkable, considering the fact that Qualcomms modem offers better downlink carrier aggregation than Apples C1 modem. Moreover, despite lacking support for uplink carrier aggregation tech, the iPhone 16e was still able to outperform the iPhone 16 at upload speeds. Another independent test highlighted that the C1 modem was more energy efficient than Qualcomms option, which means the connectivity tax on the battery is lower. Moreover, the smaller size of its in-house modem allowed Apple to offer more battery juice on the affordable iPhone 16e than the pricier models in the iPhone 16 series. Editors Recommendations

Its no mystery that the iPhone works best with an Apple Watch. But Apple takes the contrary approach with smartwatches and accessories from other brands, limiting certain features while using security as a shield. This has upset the lawmakers at the European Union, who have now instructed Apple to enable better harmony between the iPhone and third-party accessories under the Digital Markets Act (DMA).The European Commission recently passed two resolutions, compelling Apple to honor the interoperability clause in the DMA. It enforced that Apple must allow deeper and more seamless integration of third-party products with Apples ecosystem.Recommended VideosThe Commission has listed nine connectivity issues in iOS that Apple must address in order to allow better support for devices including smartwatches, headphones, or TV. These changes are expected to allow apps to get better access to information from the iPhone, faster speeds, and simplified means of pairing.Please enable Javascript to view this contentFor smartwatches specifically, this would mean third-party smartwatches will be able to interact better with the iPhone. One vital implication of this would allow these watches to reply to notifications from iPhone, which Apple currently prohibits. Pairing with the iPhone, the EU imagines, should also be easier for non-Apple smartwatches.Core Devices / Digital TrendsPebble, which, after being bought by Fitbit and then shut down, recently re-emerged with new watch options. But with the launch, the makers of the new Pebble emphasized different ways Apple handicaps third-party watches. These include limitations in viewing and reacting to notifications, sending messages in Apple Messages, limiting wrist-bound notifications when you are using the iPhone, among other issues, all of which are listed in a blog.The EU expects Apple to release technical documentation on features, which, if delivered adequately, should be expected to mitigate some of the issues Pebble lists. The order says these decisions are legally binding, and expects Apple to share a timeline to implement the changes.The actual implementation, as we witnessed in the iPhones complete transition from Lightning port to USB-C, could be a matter of months, if not years. For now, Apple appears hesitant and called this an attempt at slowing down Apples ability to innovate for users in Europe and forcing us to give away our new features for free to companies who dont have to play by the same rules, in a statement to The Verge.Editors Recommendations

2025-03-20T05:34:39Z Read in app Denise Richards and her husband make it a point to do this one thing every month. Charles Sykes/Bravo This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.Have an account? Denise Richards prioritizes monthly staycations with her husband, Aaron Phypers, for quality time.Richards emphasizes the importance of dedicated couple time, especially for new parents.Celebrity couples like Gordon Ramsay also prioritize personal time to strengthen relationships.Denise Richards makes sure to have quality time with her husband, Aaron Phypers, despite their hectic schedules.The "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star told Interview magazine that the secret to keeping her relationship strong is to have dedicated time together."And my advice, especially to couples who just had a child, is to do a staycation at least one night a month, even if you don't have kids," Richards said. "Just so you can have your romance, no distractions, and just reconnect as a couple.""We have made a point of doing that one night a month at least, just to have that time for ourselves and not feel guilty about it," Richards said.Richards and Phypers have been married since 2018. She has two daughters, Sami and Lola, with her ex-husband, Charlie Sheen. She is also a mother to a daughter, Eloise, whom she adopted as a single mom in 2011. Since then, Phypers has also adopted Eloise.Reflecting on her marriage to Phypers, Richards says that their relationship works because they accept each other as they are."He's my best friend and we don't try to change each other," she said.They're not the only celebrity couple who've established rules around protecting their personal time together.Gordon Ramsay and his wife have regular date nights where they dress up for the occasion."In our relationship, having little kids again, our present to each other on our last anniversary was, we have to go to the theater once a month, and we have to go out three times a month, and we're not allowed to wear trainers," Tana Ramsay said during a podcast in 2024. The couple have been married since 1996 and have six children together.Robert Downey Jr. and his wife, Susan, also don't go more than two weeks without seeing each other or having their family together.Research has shown that having strong personal connections can lead to increased happiness, better health, and even a longer life span.But creating a strong, healthy relationship requires effort.Several married couples who have been together for over four decades previously told Business Insider that their top tips for a successful relationship include being active outside the house, growing together, and expressing gratitude often.A representative for Richards did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent by BI outside regular hours.

2025-03-20T05:21:27Z Read in app The Container Store's CEO resigned from the company. Mykenna Maniece/Business Insider This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.Have an account? The CEO of The Container Store is stepping down weeks after the company exited bankruptcy.In a memo obtained by BI, the board told employees Wednesday that chairman Joe Bines would lead a new "Office of the CEO."After a pandemic bump, sales have struggled and the company previously disclosed $230 million in debt.The Container Store's CEO, Satish Malhotra, is leaving the company weeks after it exited bankruptcy, according to internal communications viewed by Business Insider.Malhotra's exit is effective immediately as he moves on to "pursue other opportunities," the company said in a memo to employees.Malhotra joined the housewares retailer in 2021 after more than 20 years with Sephora, where he was the chief revenue officer and the chief operating officer.The Container Store's board of directors told employees on Wednesday that it is forming the Office of the CEO, which would be led by board chairman Joe Bines and include chief transformation officer Martin Schumacher. Employees will report to the same managers, while Malhotra's direct reports will work with the Office of the CEO.Wednesday's memo said that the company is "stronger and healthier" after its restructuring and is ready to "recapture a dominant position."Neither the company nor Malhotra responded to Business Insider's requests for comment. The Dallas Morning News first reported the changes.Sales at The Container Store, which sells home organization supplies, saw a pandemic bump but struggled in subsequent years as US retail spending slowed. The company disclosed $230 million in debt in its bankruptcy filings in December.In January, a US bankruptcy judge approved a restructuring agreement that allowed the company to cut $88 million in debt and go private under the ownership of Golub Capital and Glendon Capital Management."With our restructuring process now behind us, we have renewed energy and excitement to deliver for our customers," Malhotra said at the time.Prior to the bankruptcy filings, the company announced a $40 million deal with former rival Bed Bath and Beyond, but that ultimately fell through.The Texas-based company has around 100 physical stores in the US and an online presence.

Copies of Concord on PS5 are going for up to 300 on eBayGameCentralPublished March 20, 2025 6:00am What would you pay for it? (eBay)Sonys failed live service game has finally become a hit with resellers on eBay, who are selling the game and its limited edition controller for crazy prizes.Video games dont have much of a history of famous flops since, unlike movies, its usually unclear exactly how much theyve sold or how much they cost to make. There are exceptions, like the apocalyptic failure of E.T. on the Atari 2600, but its only in the modern era of live service games that its become obvious when something has been a complete disaster.That is one way to describe the impossibly short life of Concord, which didnt even last two weeks before Sony announced it was being discontinued.That meant if you bought the game it was, as an online-only title, suddenly completely useless to you. Sony offered refunds but theres probably some people that were caught out, who had bought it physically and never worked out how to get their money back. But it seems an easy alternative is to now sell it on eBay.Rather than honest customers, that bought the game assuming it was going to be a long-running hit, it seems the majority of copies going up on eBay at the moment are unsold stock, that was taken off shelves once the games cancellation was announced.Its not clear why theyve only started showing up now but a post on the ResetEra forum shows its happening in both the US and Europe. Although one poster has a photo suggesting that the game is still being sold in shops in the UK, unaware that the game doesnt work anymore.As with anything on eBay, its difficult to tell what the going rate actually is, as most copies are being advertised with a Buy It Now price which theres no guarantee anyone will pay.There are several in excess of 350 but its very hard to imagine anyones going to hand over that much for a sealed box and a useless Blu-ray.Instead, the average seems to be around 30 to 40 in the UK. Although curiously thats much more than in the US, where the average Buy It Now price is around $20.More TrendingAt launch the game cost 34.99, although many believe the fact that it wasnt free-to-play, like most live service games, is one of the reasons for its abject failure; no doubt Sony was hoping that it would repeat the success of the similarly priced Helldivers 2.Although Concord is an important game, historically speaking, it does seem madness to spend large amounts of money on what is effectively an ex-video game.However, a more functional heirloom of the games brief existence has also become a hot ticket on eBay, with the limited edition Concord DualSense controller also going for upwards of 300.Unlike the game, this was always intended to be released in limited numbers, so not only is it a genuine collectors item but it actually looks really nice in its own right. The controller is actually really nice (Sony)Emailgamecentral@metro.co.uk, leave a comment below,follow us on Twitter, andsign-up to our newsletter.To submit Inbox letters and Readers Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use ourSubmit Stuff page here.For more stories like this,check our Gaming page.GameCentralSign up for exclusive analysis, latest releases, and bonus community content.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Your information will be used in line with our Privacy Policy