• The US energy secretary is working to reassure Americans that high gas prices won’t last.
• Chris Wright said the conflict in Iran is a “temporary movement,” rather than a “long-term war.”
• He said gas prices could go down “in weeks.”

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright made the morning show rounds on Sunday to downplay concerns about surging gas and oil prices, assuring Americans that the war with Iran isn’t “long-term.”

“What you are seeing is emotional reactions and fear that this is a long-term war,” Wright told “Face the Nation” on CBS News. “This is not a long-term war. This is a temporary movement.”

Wright made similar remarks in an interview with Fox News Sunday.

“The run-up on prices doesn’t have anything to do with any shortage of barrels of oil or natural gas. It’s just fear and perception, the unknown that this could be some long, drawn-out crisis, but it won’t be,” Wright said.

After the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran on February 28, the Islamic Republic moved quickly to shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway critical to the movement of oil around the world. About 20% of the globe’s petroleum liquids pass through the Strait.

Although there are storage tanks across the Gulf, they are already nearing capacity after a week of conflict and limited shipping options, forcing producers to reduce operations. Iraq’s oil output has shrunk by 60% since last week, Bloomberg reported. Other countries, like Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, have also reduced output.

All of this means higher gas prices for Americans. The US Energy Information Administration says gas prices averaged $2.93 on February 23. By March 2, they were at $3.15. On Sunday, they were $3.40.

During his media tour on Sunday, Wright said regular ship traffic through the Strait of Hurmoz could resume in “a few weeks,” meaning gas prices could ease sooner rather than later.

“We want it back below $3 a gallon, and it will be again before too long,” Wright told CNN’s “State of the Union.” “You never know exactly the timeframe of this, but, in the worst case, this is a weeks, this is not a months, thing.”

• I met Nick in 2018, and we’ve been together ever since. We welcomed our first child in 2021.
• In 2022, I felt something was missing, and we decided to open up our relationship.
• Now our family has two children and three parents. We work hard to make sure we coparent well.

“What’s the relationship between you guys?”

“Are you two brothers?”

“Is that your ex?”

These are just a few of the questions my family might get whenever someone tries to figure out exactly what’s going on in our household.

For the past three years, I’ve had two romantic partners simultaneously. During that time, we’ve navigated toddlerhood, pregnancy, and now life with two kids — all under one roof.

People are often nervous to ask questions when they first hear about our situation. But I always say I’ll answer anything asked with genuine curiosity. I know our life isn’t typical, and most people have never met a woman with two male partners outside the pages of a spicy romance novel, but it works best for our family.

I went from a traditional relationship to a polyamorous household

I first met Nick in college in 2018, and we have been together ever since. The two of us have moved across the country (and back), gone through a miscarriage, job loss, and in 2021, we welcomed our first daughter.

But by late 2022, something felt off for me. I loved our life together, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was missing.

With my therapist’s guidance, I started exploring the idea of an open relationship. It took me months to bring the topic up to Nick because I didn’t want him to think I was unhappy or that he wasn’t enough for me. To his credit, he met the idea with compassion and curiosity.

In April of 2023, I met Christian through a dating app. Right away, it became clear that he was someone I wanted in my life and as part of my family. His openness, which I had struggled to find elsewhere, felt natural and easy, even though this experience was a first for him as well.

Integrating a third partner, especially with a child, took time and effort. There were lots of conversations and logistical adjustments that we had to navigate together. There were awkward discussions and emotional growing pains. How do we tell our families about this? How do we explain this to our then 2-year-old? How do we mitigate jealousy? Where are we all going to sleep?

Then came the baby conversation again.

Parenting as a team of three

Even before Christian moved in, the decision to have a second baby was a big one for all of us. Nick and I wanted another child, but we also wanted to include Christian in the conversation. We talked through fears, hopes, and what this new chapter would mean for our family. It was a moment that underscored the importance of being honest, intentional, and aligned as a unit.

When Christian moved in a few months later, it required more adjustments. We moved into a three-bedroom apartment that could accommodate everyone, including my growing baby bump. We had to establish new routines, the aforementioned sleeping arrangements, and figure out how to integrate everyone into daily life.

When Christian came into our lives, our first child was only 2, so there wasn’t too much we needed to explain to her. Now that she’s 4, we’ve had more conversations about how Christian is her parent, just like mom and dad. She mostly calls him Christian or Tin Tin, but also acknowledges that he is her dad as well.

This last year has shown us that parenting together is our main focus and our strength. Details that used to send me into a logistical spiral now flow smoothly. Christian handles the morning routine for our now 4-year-old, while Nick takes charge at bedtime. We all share responsibility for the baby during the day, stepping in wherever needed. School drop-off and pickup vary depending on the day, and we coordinate those days carefully so nothing falls through the cracks.

We make a point to present a united front. If one parent says no, the others honor that decision (although our daughter has definitely taken advantage of the moments when we haven’t compared notes yet). We all attend as many events as possible, including doctors’ appointments, parent-teacher conferences, and birthday parties. Sometimes we rotate, sometimes we all go, but the message is clear: every parent is committed and present.

This teamwork makes life smoother and enables us to support one another emotionally. When one of us is exhausted, the others step in without hesitation. I believe the kids benefit from multiple perspectives, consistent attention, and a household where collaboration is consistently modeled.

Our life works well for us

People often assume polyamory is about romance or novelty, but for us, it has become about parenting, teamwork, and intentional communication. Our children are loved, supported, and surrounded by adults who show up for them and for each other.

Our oldest daughter does not question why she has three parents. To her, this is normal. When she draws family portraits, all three of us are always included, hand in hand.

For me, that is what family looks like. Not defined by tradition, but by love, presence, and shared responsibility.

• Scottlynn Krause and her mother created CS80 Vintage, an online vintage store based in Sacramento.
• They inherited a massive warehouse full of never-touched, vintage ’80s sportswear from a family friend.
• They had 16 days to figure out what to do with it, so they started selling it online.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Scottlynn Krause, the co-owner of CS80 Vintage. It has been edited for length and clarity.

My best friend is Hannah, and her grandpa, Franz, owned a sporting goods store in the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s. When he went out of business, he boxed up his stock, and the unused items sat in a storage unit from 1990 until 2021.

In the summer of 2021, Hannah’s mom called my mom, who is an organizer for hoarders, asking for help with the storage unit. She didn’t know what to do with the stuff, and knew my mom had experience in that realm.

We did not expect to inherit his pristine ’80s sportswear inventory

Hannah and her family said to do what we needed to do to get rid of it and take it off the property. We had 16 days to figure out what to do, because they wanted to list the house. We did not buy the inventory. It was a trade for removing it.

Originally, my mom wanted to turn everything in three months and be done with it. We were not a vintage-loving family back then, but we decided to try to sell it online. At first, it was my mom doing it all, but it was overwhelming. So I jumped in. I had (and still have) a full-time job in retail, so I feel like I see what happens with trends. Vintage had picked up, so it felt right.

The storage unit had thousands of items from well-known brands

It’s really hard to put a number on how many items were in the storage unit. It was 10,000 pairs of shoes, 25,000 hats, 2,500 pairs of baseball pants, all in 1,000 square feet, all from a single store.

The brands Franz had were Nike, Adidas, Puma, Converse, Playboy, Pony, Champion, Wilson, and more. Teams were covered in the NFL, NBA, NHL, and collegiate sports.

It was such a large inventory; we weren’t sure how to tackle it. It’s all been very word-of-mouth. We had our first sale at a flea market in early 2022. We currently sell privately on social media and on our website, which went live in December 2025.

On the website, we do 25 items per drop, and do two drops a week, on Wednesdays and Sundays. It’s first-come, first-served. Not all merchandise is on the website; it’s about a tenth of what we have. So we’re really selective with the drops because everything is so rare and special.

We store our inventory in an off-site warehouse. My mom and I go regularly to pull pieces, and it feels like a discovery every time. We never know what we are going to find. We then bring it to our studio, and I measure, photograph, and upload it to our website. My mom and I print the shipping labels, carefully pack each order, and ship everything ourselves, mostly early in the morning or late at night, squeezed in around our day jobs.

We’ve seen some really amazing items

Most of our items are one-of-a-kind, making them special. We might have one item in multiple sizes, but we don’t have four large sizes of that item, for example. Starter jackets are our most sought-after item. And our sports fans are die-hard, so people are freaking out about certain items. I didn’t grow up during this time period. It’s been so special to see the DMs we get, like “I had this shirt when I was a kid, do you have it?”

We’ve sold unique pieces, like a Run-DMC collection still in its original packaging and a rare pair of 1980s Adidas boxing shoes reminiscent of the Rocky Balboa/Freddie Mercury era. A van load of clothing from our collection was used on set for a “Stranger Things” x Target commercial.

We’ve been having a blast doing it

My mom and dad met in a sporting goods store. He’s a professional volleyball referee. My mom works as an organizer and is a photographer. I work in retail. All the pieces came together for us, giving us this gift. It was like winning the lotto.

Hannah’s family loves watching it happen. I will send her pictures of stuff all the time. They are excited to see that his stuff is moving, going places, and getting a second life.

Our goal is to continue Franz’s legacy by slowly placing these pieces with people who genuinely appreciate the memories, craftsmanship, and spirit of the 1980s. We’re exploring ways to carry that energy forward, too. We eventually want to create our own products using our deadstock blanks to keep the 80s aesthetic and story alive for the new generation.

• Pentagon blacklisted Anthropic this week, designating the AI startup as a supply chain risk.
• Dario Amodei criticized the Trump administration for bias against Anthropic due to a lack of political donations.
• Other tech leaders, including Tim Cook, have navigated relations with the Trump administration.

On Thursday, the Pentagon designated Anthropic a supply chain risk, effectively blacklisting the AI startup from doing business with the US government.

In a recent internal memo, obtained by The Information, CEO Dario Amodei said the Trump administration opposes the company because it hasn’t donated to the president or offered the kind of “dictator-style” praise he said competitors had.

Sometimes, the solution to a problem is right in front of you. If Dario wants to get off the Pentagon’s naughty list, he can just follow the lead of more experienced tech leaders who have managed to stay in the administration’s good graces — like Apple CEO Tim Cook.

There’s a serious point to this: many Big Tech CEOs think their jobs are to make money for shareholders. This involves making compromises. It’s tough sometimes, but other tech CEOs have done it, with Cook perhaps being the GOAT Trump whisperer.

Here’s a multi-step plan based on what’s worked for other Big Tech CEOs.

Watch that documentary

Go to the White House and watch the Melania documentary. Or otherwise be seen widely to be watching the Melania documentary. In January, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, along with founder Jeff Bezos, Tim “Apple,” AMD’s Lisa Su, and Zoom’s Eric Yuan attended a screening. It’s only about two hours of your life, Dario.

Gong time

Give President Trump an obviously valuable gong thing. In August, Cook went to the Oval Office and presented President Trump with an inscribed piece of Apple-produced glass made in Kentucky that sits upon a 24k gold base made in Utah to celebrate the tech giant’s “American Manufacturing Program.” Apple has gotten tariff exemptions. It’s unclear if the gift influenced any decisions, but lemme put it this way: The gong probably didn’t hurt!

Praise, praise, praise

Lavish praise on the president in a public way. During a keynote speech at a major Nvidia conference in October, CEO Jensen Huang effusively praised Trump, saying the President’s energy policies deserved credit for ensuring that massive AI data centers would have enough energy to power them.

Praise while dining

Attend a dinner or another event with Trump, and also praise him. In September, Google CEO Sundar Pichai attended a high-profile White House dinner hosted by the president, where the Google CEO thanked the administration for “constructive dialogue” in relation to the company’s antitrust case. And check out this recent video of SpaceX CEO Gwynne Shotwell praising Trump at a recent White House meeting to launch the president’s data center energy initiative, where AI companies pledged to pay for their own power.

Ding rivals

If possible, slip in a dig at President Biden or President Obama, or both. At a tech conference in Taipei last year, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang criticized the Biden administration’s export controls on AI chips to China.

Unveil a big Trump-aligned initiative

Announce an Anthropic initiative that supports one of the president’s top priorities. If this project were something Anthropic would do anyway, don’t worry. Other tech companies have done that, too. Stargate was announced as a bold new $500 billion project in early 2025 at a White House event. But bits of the plan were already in motion as parts of tech companies’ existing data center buildout strategies.

Mar-a-Lago is calling

Visit Mar-a-Lago. The weather in Florida right now is probably great. You can fly direct from SFO, business class, and make it back to San Francisco by the next day. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg made the trip in late 2024, after Trump was elected president for the second time. Trump once threatened to put Zuckerberg in prison, but not anymore.

$$$$$

You mentioned this one in your own memo, according to The Information. Give money to Trump-related causes. OpenAI President Greg Brockman has donated to Trump, and just think of it as a small investment in Anthropic’s future. It doesn’t cost much, and I’m sure you have some spare cash, with Anthropic’s valuation soaring past $300 billion recently. Google, Meta, Microsoft, and other tech companies donated to Trump’s inauguration fund, for example, mostly giving $1 million each. That was a missed opportunity for you. There will be others.

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• I’m an American who’s traveled to 18 European countries throughout my life.
• Although I love exploring capitals, some of my favorite trips have been to smaller European cities.
• Two of my favorites are Cassis, France, and Tarragona, Spain.

Throughout my life, I’ve visited a total of 18 European countries.

That number climbed quickly when I moved from Chicago to London for college and spent four years living in my favorite city, thrilled by my newfound proximity to so many bucket-list destinations. Jumping on a two-and-a-half-hour train ride to Paris or a 45-minute flight to Amsterdam never got old.

As I’ve explored big and small cities, I’ve been increasingly drawn to destinations beyond the major capitals that feel intimate and uncrowded. The more I’ve traveled, the more I’ve wanted to slow down.

Here are five underrated destinations in Europe I’d return to in a heartbeat.

Cassis, France, is a postcard seaside town with access to a national park.

When I stopped in Cassis during a December 2025 Mediterranean cruise, I was immediately charmed by the fishing port’s cafés, bakeries, and wine bars.

The natural beauty alone is a draw. Part of Calanques National Park, which stretches between Marseille and La Ciotat, falls in Cassis. Approaching the towering limestone inlets feels like being in the middle of a canyon, and I desperately wanted to plunge into the impossibly blue seawater.

Plage de la Grande Mer, a family-friendly public beach, is in the center of Cassis, and it was brimming with locals during my excursion. Although I didn’t get a chance to summit Cap Canaille, one of the highest sea cliffs in Europe at over 1,300 feet, visitors can climb it for panoramic views over the Mediterranean.

Whether you decide to embrace the town’s nature-based activities or bask on its restorative beaches, it’s an unassuming, slow-paced spot to immerse yourself in the South of France’s magic.

Tarragona, Spain, is perfect for a relaxed beach day away from Barcelona’s hustle and bustle.

A little more than an hour’s drive or train ride south of the Catalan capital along Spain’s Golden Coast, Tarragona is a fascinating mix of historic Roman ruins, stunning beaches, and vibrant culture.

During one visit, a friend and I stopped in Tarragona for lunch at Osteria del Lab, where we indulged in the five-course tasting menu. Every dish was excellent, but the standout was a fresh shrimp-and-octopus salad drizzled with balsamic vinegar.

We walked around and stopped at the Catedral de Tarragona, a Romanesque and Gothic church built between the 12th and 14th centuries located in the center of the historic city.

Of course, we couldn’t skip the beach. I visited Playa el Miracle, which is within walking distance of the train station. Even when I was there in July, the middle of summer, I didn’t see many people.

If you’re in search of a peaceful day by the water, Tarragona is worth a trip.

I skipped the summertime crowds in Skiathos, Greece.

I’ve been to several Greek islands including Rhodes, Crete, and Naxos, so I decided to check out Skiathos, which is tucked away in the Sporades island chain.

I went in the fall, hoping that the summer crowds would have dispersed by then. Luckily, they had.

The island was an easy 40-minute flight from Athens, and once I arrived, public buses made it easy to hop between beaches —Skiathos has 60!

I recommend Achladies Beach, a laid-back beach just a 10-minute drive from the main town, or Koukounaries Beach, a 22-minute drive south, for its natural beauty.

Wine lovers should stop by Phàos World to try natural wines. When I was there, I sampled a curated selection based on my palate and received a detailed tasting sheet with notes about each wine.

Lucca, Italy, is a picturesque city in the Tuscany region, known for its fresh pasta and scenic views.

After a 30-minute bus ride from Pisa, I arrived in Lucca and walked through the city’s Renaissance-era walls into the historic center.

I found it to be the perfect place to wander in December, and because many roads were blocked off to cars, it felt very peaceful.

Within the walls, there are Romanesque churches and striking medieval towers. I started at Guinigi Tower, where visitors can climb to the top for panoramic views of terracotta rooftops and rolling Tuscan hills.

Afterward, I wandered along the city walls, where I admired colorful murals, and dined at Osteria da Pasqualino, where I enjoyed fettuccine with cream of zucchini and prawns with lemon, along with an afternoon glass of wine in a beautiful courtyard.

Clothing shops and gelaterias surround Lucca’s charming squares. When I was there, there were hardly any crowds, and the city felt cinematic.

Innsbruck, Austria, is a dreamy mountain town brimming with history.

Innsbruck is situated in the heart of the Austrian Alps, about two hours from Munich, Germany, by train or car. When I arrived during a December road trip with my aunt, I felt like I was stepping into an enchanted snow globe.

We wandered the many cobblestone, shop-lined alleyways, embracing the slow magic of winter in the Alps.

During our visit, we rode the Innsbrucker Nordkettenbahnen cable cars to ascend Hafelekar, a mountain peak known as the “Top of Innsbruck.” In less than 30 minutes, we were looking out at panoramic views of snowcapped peaks.

For a bit of culture and history, we toured Schloss Ambras, a Renaissance castle that houses an impressive armory and glass collection. It was the perfect way to end our day surrounded by centuries of art, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Alps.

• Caitlin Kalinowski, OpenAI’s head of robotics, said on Saturday that she had resigned.
• In an X post, she criticized OpenAI’s deal with the Pentagon.
• The deal raised concerns over the use of AI surveillance and lethal autonomous systems.

Caitlin Kalinowski, a hardware executive who joined OpenAI from Meta in 2024 and leads its robotics division, said she is resigning from the company.

In a post on X on Saturday, Kalinowski criticized OpenAI’s recent deal with the Pentagon.

“AI has an important role in national security. But surveillance of Americans without judicial oversight and lethal autonomy without human authorization are lines that deserved more deliberation than they got,” she wrote.

She called her resignation a matter of principle, and said she still deeply respects OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and is proud of the company’s robotics work.

A spokesperson for OpenAI confirmed Kalinowski’s resignation and defended its deal with the Defense Department.

“We believe our agreement with the Pentagon creates a workable path for responsible national security uses of AI while making clear our red lines: no domestic surveillance and no autonomous weapons,” the spokesperson told Business Insider. “We recognize that people have strong views about these issues and we will continue to engage in discussion with employees, government, civil society, and communities around the world.”

OpenAI struck a deal with the Pentagon last week, allowing the Defense Department to use its AI products. The agreement came after its rival Anthropic refused a similar deal over concerns that the technology would be used for mass surveillance and autonomous weapons.

Washington has since effectively blacklisted Anthropic. President Donald Trump described the company as “radical woke” in a Truth Social post and demanded federal agencies stop using Anthropic’s technology. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth then designated Anthropic a supply-chain risk and said Defense Department contractors would be barred from working with the company.

OpenAI’s decision to strike a deal with the Pentagon caused an immediate backlash. Some users ditched ChatGPT in protest. Anthropic’s chatbot, Claude, is now the No. 1 free app on the Apple App Store, unseating OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Claude’s US downloads increased 240% month over month in February.

Kalinowski’s exit is a setback for OpenAI’s robotics ambitions.

Over the last year, the company has quietly built a San Francisco lab that employs about 100 data collectors. Teams are training a robotic arm to do household chores as part of a broader push to build a humanoid robot. The company told employees in December it also plans to open a second lab in Richmond, California.

A source with knowledge of OpenAI’s plans also previously told Business Insider that the company is exploring several early-stage hardware initiatives — including robotics — but none are considered central to its core mission at this point.