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Trump says he ‘wouldn’t necessarily like’ a data center right next to his house

Some Virginia residents already face the reality of having a data center in their backyard....

4 days ago

We live paycheck to paycheck and don't want wedding debt. So we're getting creative.

My fiancé and I chose a two-year engagement because we're financing our wedding ourselves. The extra time lets us save and find deals....

4 days ago

5 drinks that are in this fall and 5 that are out, according to bartenders

From spritzes to espresso martinis, there's a new cocktail trend every season. Bartenders shared their thoughts on this fall's best and worst drinks....

4 days ago

Vinod Khosla trashed a portfolio company — and the startup world has thoughts

Vinod Khosla's blunt comments about Factory drew backlash from some founders and tech VCs as the AI coding startup feuds with rival Cognition....

5 days ago

I saw the Elizabeth Holmes doc. Shhhhhh I can't tell you about it.

"You Can See Everything" is a shocking and funny look at Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes' life. Here's what I can share without spoiling it....

5 days ago

Walmart lights up a new feature for shoppers on its digital price tags

Walmart shoppers can now use the app to activate a flashing light on electronic price tags to help locate an item on a shelf....

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I've been to every region in Italy. These 3 tourist attractions are worth the hype — but there are 2 I'd skip.

As a frequent visitor to Italy, I'm often asked which tourist spots are worth the visit. I recommend the Colosseum, but there are others I'd skip....

5 days ago

Everything Dakota Johnson has worn in 2026, ranked from least to most daring

Dakota Johnson has starred in the film "Verity" and Taylor Swift's "Patient Zero" music video this year. She's also had major style moments....

5 days ago

How to tell if you qualify for Trump's $500 ACA refund check, and what states are getting them

Nearly 1 million Americans are set to receive $500 ACA refund checks. Here's who qualifies, which states are included, and how payments work....

5 days ago

I found a creative way to outsource my kids' day-care pickups and drop-offs. It helped me get back 7 hours a week.

By creating a win-win deal with our day-care provider, I no longer have to drop off or pick up my young kids from day care. It's given me time back....

5 days ago

I've been a chef for over 15 years. Here are 12 tips I learned in culinary school that at-home cooks should know.

As a seasoned chef, I've learned helpful tips and tricks from culinary school that home cooks can use for quickly prepping and upgrading dishes....

5 days ago

I thought Zoom fatigue was about meetings. For me, part of the problem was constantly seeing myself.

Constant video calls made me scrutinize my appearance and mannerisms. Hiding self-view and changing my tech habits helped me feel present again....

5 days ago

United is teasing Delta for not having Starlink on its planes, and trying to lure loyal customers with its fast WiFi

"Don't keep buffering: switch to United and get the fastest WiFi in the sky," United said in an offer to loyalty customers from Delta or American....

5 days ago

Here's all the free money Trump's talked about giving Americans during his second term — and where it all stands

From tariff rebate checks, to bonuses, to Trump accounts, to DOGE dividends, here's all the free money Trump has floated giving to Americans....

5 days ago

Higher education is becoming the newest playground for billionaires

Ken Griffin's $3 billion Carnegie Mellon gift will fund a Miami campus, underscoring how billionaires are reshaping higher education and building talent pipelines....

5 days ago

AI researcher says an ‘intelligence explosion’ could lead to ‘Mythos-level’ moments every month

Alan Chan cowrote a paper alongside some of the AI industry's biggest names that urges policymakers to a grip on how AI could build itself....

5 days ago

As a young mom, I micromanaged my son because I cared too much about what people thought. I wish I had stopped sooner.

I became a mom at 19 and spent years believing my son's choices reflected my parenting. It turns out, I needed to step back....

5 days ago

An investor turned a century-old house into a rental that cash flows $2,500 a month. He shares how he financed it with 5% down.

Real estate investor Peter Keane-Rivera talks about the deal that allowed him to buy a 100-year-old, 3,900-square-foot house in Kent, Washington....

5 days ago

The latest ploy to get you to spend more money: Bizarre cross-brand collabs

It's harder than ever to get Gen Z consumers' attention. To win them over, companies are launching increasingly bizarre brand collaborations....

5 days ago

I was lonely and working 15-hour days in the US. Moving to the Philippines gave me a community.

Britt McAlister said he tried pickleball and church, but found it hard to form genuine friendships in the US....

5 days ago

Read the letter Trump is sending along with $500 checks to nearly 1 million Americans for ACA 'refunds'

Trump is sending $500 checks to nearly a million Americans insured under the ACA ahead of the midterms, with a letter promoting his healthcare record....

5 days ago

We bought the house next door to our rental. 15 of our friends and family helped us move in an afternoon.

I've moved nearly a dozen times. The last time was made easy with the help of friends and a can't-beat-it location....

5 days ago

Inside Zuckerberg, Huang's push for White House AI pact

Zuckerberg, along with Jensen Huang, pitched the AI accords to senior White House officials and some of the biggest names in tech during the lunch....

5 days ago

Pete Hegseth's got a new vision for the military. It leans on drone swarms, chaplains, and tech leaders like Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey.

The defense secretary's newly unveiled plan to get the US military ready for future wars turns in part on autonomous warfare and big names in tech....

5 days ago

A boardroom exit has two multibillion-dollar AI startups trading accusations

Factory AI alleges a former board member held meetings with rival Cognition while advising the company....

5 days ago

Peter Thiel says that effective altruists got 'one big thing right'

Peter Thiel said that early effective altruists were right about AI. "There was one big thing they knew that the other people did not," he said....

5 days ago

David Ellison just picked Mattel's Ynon Kreiz as co-CEO of the merged Paramount-WBD

David Ellison will share the reins of the combined Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery with former Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz....

5 days ago

13 of the best maternity fashion moments Anne Hathaway has ever had

Anne Hathaway has one of the best maternity styles in Hollywood. She can rock anything: minidresses, princess gowns, and heels....

5 days ago

I'm an American living in Europe. Here are 5 of my favorite cities to visit.

As an American living in the Netherlands, I love traveling around Europe. Some of my favorite European cities to visit include Budapest and Bath....

5 days ago

3 easy ways to spot a great Indian restaurant, according to a top chef

Chef Heena Patel of Besharam shared her tips for finding a great Indian restaurant. Green flags include naan made in-house and menus with opo squash....

5 days ago

The most iconic burger joint in every state

From classic diners to drive-thrus, here are the most iconic burger restaurants across the country....

5 days ago

How accurate is Netflix's 'Unabomber' movie? A real FBI agent on the case weighs in.

Retired FBI profiler James R. Fitzgerald tells Business Insider what's fact and fiction in the Netflix movie....

6 days ago

Bill Gates says companies that replace human labor with robots should have to pay the same FICA taxes

Bill Gates says he wants workers to pay their fair share — even if they're not human....

6 days ago

I tried Ina Garten's and Martha Stewart's easiest pasta recipes. Both delivered quick dinners, but there was a clear winner.

I whipped up Ina Garten's summer garden pasta and Martha Stewart's one-pan pasta. Both recipes are meat-free but rely on different cooking techniques....

6 days ago

At 56, I bought a chateau in France. I never imagined I'd spend my midlife creating my dream home and business.

At midlife, I moved out of the US, bought a chateau in France, renovated it, and built a successful business abroad. The pros beat the cons....

6 days ago

15 US colleges now cost more than $100,000 a year. See the list, ranked by cost of attendance.

Over a dozen colleges are now part of the six-figure club, costing students over $100,000. But all of these schools also offer generous financial aid....

6 days ago

My adult son has lived with me since graduating from college, but now he's moved out. I wasn't expecting to be this upset.

My 22-year-old has lived at home for a while. Although it was an adjustment, I loved having him here. Now I have to adjust to life without him again....

6 days ago