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 How to post to  Facebook from a desktop computer, to your timeline or Story

We'll guide you through how to post on Facebook from your desktop computer. You can create and publish posts on the timeline or your Facebook story.

https://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-desktop-post 
 The guy who drove a rolling tank bomb at Russian soldiers jammed the accelerator down before jumping out of a hatch, Ukraine says

Ukraine's 128th Mountain Assault Brigade turned a captured T-62 tank into a huge bomb and sent it toward an enemy position, copying a Russian tactic.

https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-rolling-tank-bomb-driver-jammed-accelerator-jumped-out-hatch-2023-9 
 Elon Musk refused to answer when asked if he is responsible for dead Ukrainians after blocking an attack on Russia's navy

The billionaire SpaceX founder is facing criticism after it was revealed he scuppered a Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian navy.

https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-refuses-to-answer-when-asked-if-his-ego-cost-ukrainian-lives-2023-9 
 Binance's CEO says signing up another 100 million crypto users will be a big challenge until they can buy crypto with cash

"We're seeing a lot of traditional institutions that used to provide fiat ramp channels pull away," said Changpeng Zhao at an event on Thursday.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/currencies/binance-ceo-changpeng-zhao-challenge-crypto-users-money-2023-9 
 Arm shares set to start trading in biggest IPO in almost 2 years

The listing could revive the ailing IPO market and prompt more companies to go public following a prolonged slump.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/arm-shares-start-trading-biggest-ipo-almost-two-years 
 I’m an American who moved to Sweden and was shocked the first time I saw a baby alone in a stroller

Bridget Borden moved from the US to Sweden. She describes the culture shocks that surprised her most.

https://www.businessinsider.com/moved-to-sweden-from-the-us-culture-shock-2023-9 
 What the James Webb Space Telescope's discoveries on another planet mean — and don't mean — for the search for alien life

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope revealed that exoplanet K2-18 b may be an ocean world, and there's a chance it could harbor alien life.

https://www.businessinsider.com/new-planet-habitability-discoveries-nasa-james-webb-space-telescope-2023-9 
 Putin is so paranoid that he has armed divers swimming around his private beach looking for assassins, an ex-security officer says

Russian President Vladimir Putin is worried that he will be killed, an ex-security officer who defected said per a translation of a TV Rain interview.

https://www.businessinsider.com/putin-paranoid-armed-divers-assassins-russia-crimea-2023-9 
 Creator of Stoner Cats animated series starring Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis is fined by SEC for selling NFTs

At its peak in August 2021, one Stoner Cat NFT sold for 931 ether, or about $3 million. Today, you can buy a Stoner Cat NFT for about $80.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/currencies/stoner-cats-nft-sec-securities-violation-ashton-kutcher-mila-kunis-2023-9 
 Here's what the Fed could do next after the hotter-than-expected August inflation report, according to investors

The latest inflation data came in hotter than expected, and now markets are pricing increased odds of another rate hike in November.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/recession-outlook-federal-reserve-rate-hike-august-cpi-inflation-investors-2023-9 
 The typical brown bag school lunch costs 50 cents more this year, and it's a perfect example of how little daily costs from inflation add up to a big expense

Prices for food like bread, ham, apples, and condiments had some of the largest increases last year, even as inflation slows for other items.

https://www.businessinsider.com/food-inflation-still-high-school-lunch-the-perfect-example-2023-8 
 Return-to-office policies are driving people to sell their homes - even at a loss

Other reasons that are driving people to move include wanting more space, being closer to family, and lowering costs, according to a survey.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/housing-market-return-to-office-policies-home-sales-remote-work-2023-9 
 Elon Musk's control of Starlink gives him unchecked power over elected governments

There is a growing consensus that one unelected man should not decide what is or is not a legitimate military target.

https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-and-starlink-critics-question-billionaires-control-2023-9 
 Rep. Mary Peltola's husband has died in a plane crash in Alaska

Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola announced that her husband died in a plane accident in Alaska on Wednesday morning.

https://www.businessinsider.com/rep-mary-peltola-husband-died-in-plane-crash-in-alaska-2023-9 
 How to mirror your iPad's screen onto a Roku, to watch videos and view pictures on a TV screen

Before you can mirror your iPad to a Roku, you need to enable screen mirroring on the Roku, and download the Roku app on your iPad.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/streaming/how-to-mirror-ipad-to-roku 
 Ukrainian soldiers are using camouflaged saunas on the front line after weeks in the trenches

The saunas are camouflaged and come with showers and washing machines so Ukrainian soldiers can clean their uniforms.

https://www.businessinsider.com/ukrainian-soldiers-using-camouflaged-mobile-saunas-on-front-line-bbc-2023-9 
 Americans hate the economy because pay hasn't kept up with inflation — and it could stay that way until next year

Bankrate projects Americans' wages won't catch up to the price hikes of the past few years until 2024.

https://www.businessinsider.com/why-americans-hate-economy-inflation-wages-recession-2023-9 
 Chinese EV subsidies will be investigated by EU over concerns they're distorting the market with cheaper prices

Ursula von der Leyen said the  bloc's market was being distorted because the price of Chinese EVs is "kept artificially low by huge state subsidies."

https://www.businessinsider.com/eu-chinese-ev-subsidies-market-cheap-prices-cars-2023-9 
 Russia enticed soldiers to join a unit by saying it wouldn't fight in Ukraine for months, then sent it straight to the front, UK intel says

Russia is grappling with an "over-stretched force along the front" as Ukraine pushes forward its counteroffensive, UK intelligence said.

https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-told-unit-it-wouldnt-fight-december-sent-it-front-2023-9 
 People mocked me and said my essay-writing business was screwed when ChatGPT came out. So I fought like hell.

"We feared ChatGPT would end our essay-writing services, but business is thriving," writes the founder of an essay-writing and tutoring service.

https://www.businessinsider.com/essay-tutoring-writing-business-experience-chatgpt-2023-9 
 Elon Musk and Grimes thought of changing the name of their daughter to Andromeda Synthesis Story Musk but just ended up calling her Y

Musk and Grimes were also considering "Sailor Mars," one of the heroines from the Sailor Moon manga.

https://www.businessinsider.com/grimes-thought-of-changing-name-of-daughter-with-elon-musk-2023-9 
 The asking price for Ivana Trump's lavish townhouse, decorated with gold and a pink marble bathroom, was just cut by $4 million after failing to sell in nearly a year

Ivana Trump's Upper East Side townhouse was listed for sale in November 2022 after her death last July, but has yet to sell.

https://www.businessinsider.com/ivana-trump-lavish-townhouse-photos-price-cut-after-failing-sell-2023-9 
 GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert caused a 'disturbance' and was escorted out of a performance of 'Beetlejuice' in Denver

GOP. Rep. Lauren Boebert had to be escorted out of a performance of 'Beetlejuice' in Denver on Sunday.

https://www.businessinsider.com/lauren-boebert-escorted-from-denver-beetlejuice-performance-2023-9 
 Best deals on Visible phone plans in September 2023: as low as $25 monthly for Verizon-like service

The best deals on Visible phone plans offer Verizon speeds and reliability without the extravagant costs.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/deals/best-deals-on-visible-phone-plans 
 I drove Lamborghini's wild, spaceship-inspired concept car and got a glimpse of the brand's electric future

I got an extremely early preview of what Lamborghini's first electric car will look, feel, and drive like when it goes on sale in 2028.

https://www.businessinsider.com/lamborghini-lanzador-drive-spaceship-electric-concept-car-2023-9 
 Under-the-radar burnout is crushing America's managers

Managers are in "survival mode," caught in the middle of remote work wars and struggling under budget cuts and increased workloads.

https://www.businessinsider.com/managers-burned-out-looking-for-new-jobs-more-than-subordinates-2023-9 
 A luxury RV maker has turned a Ford F-250 into a $350,000 camper with almost all the comforts of home — including laundry

Luxury RV maker 27North says its sales have never looked better despite the current 'bloodbath' ripping through the RV industry,

https://www.businessinsider.com/ford-f250-turned-into-350000-camper-27north-photos-2023-9 
 Warren Buffett wrote to Leon Cooperman about stock buybacks, taxing the rich, and the presidency. Here are the 3 messages, from Cooperman's new memoir

Buffett praised Cooperman for defending Henry Singleton and Teledyne, and joked he could "deliver Nebraska" if the veteran investor ran for president.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/buffett-cooperman-memoir-singleton-teledyne-stock-buybacks-income-taxes-president-2023-9 
 Student-loan borrowers' biggest defender in the government is in jeopardy

The Supreme Court is about to take on a case challenging the funding structure of the CFPB. The stakes are high for consumers and borrowers.

https://www.businessinsider.com/student-loan-forgiveness-debt-relief-borrowers-cfpb-scotus-2023-9 
 Country Garden just dodged a default but China's property-debt distress continues

Leading Chinese developer Country Garden avoided a debt-default last week with an 11th-hour coupon payment. But this may have provided only a temporary relief for the Asian nation's ailing property sector.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/bonds/country-garden-dodged-default-but-china-property-debt-distress-continues-2023-9 
 4 Uber and Lyft drivers calculated how much they made after expenses. It ranged from $22 to $40 an hour, and an EV, tips, and tax incentives can make a big difference.

How much Uber and Lyft drivers earn per hour after expenses like gas and EV charging can be hard to parse, but four of them did the math for us.

https://www.businessinsider.com/uber-lyft-drivers-explain-how-they-make-the-most-money-2023-9 
 I was told I couldn't direct planes because I was a woman. I ended up a mission planner for the world's most powerful space telescope, the James Webb, instead.

Kari Bosley became the lead mission planner for the James Webb Space Telescope despite the hurdles that stood in her way.

https://www.businessinsider.com/mom-revives-her-career-mission-planner-james-webb-space-telescope-2023-9 
 Some of Ukraine's Western-made vehicles are getting 'killed' on the battlefield, but it's not as much of a win for Russia's forces as it was

Ukraine's use of Western vehicles has diminished Russia's ability to knock out the vehicles and the troops inside them in a catastrophic strike.

https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-western-vehicle-losses-not-big-win-for-russia-report-2023-9 
 I'm an American mother who raised my 3 children in France and China. Disciplining them was hard because of cultural norms, but my kids cherish their upbringing.

Sara Bajc said raising her kids abroad was challenging, especially when it came to pushing back against cultural norms like drinking under 21.

https://www.businessinsider.com/american-who-raised-kids-abroad-what-it-was-like-china-2023-9 
 India's moon lander detected movement near the lunar south pole. It could be the first signs of a moonquake in nearly 50 years.

India is the first country to land near the lunar south pole. Shortly after touchdown, the lander detected perhaps the first moonquake in decades.

https://www.businessinsider.com/indias-moon-lander-detects-signs-of-possible-moonquake-2023-9 
 US Open tennis 2023: Where to watch free live streams online from anywhere

Learn how to watch free US Open tennis live streams to catch Alcaraz, Djokovic, Gauff, Shelton, and more in grand slam action.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/streaming/how-to-watch-us-open-live-stream-tennis-free-online-2023 
 The dollar wiped out this year's losses over the past 2 months following a barrage of strong economic data

One gauge of the dollar's strength has soared 5% since July 13, hitting a six-month high on cooling inflation and better-than-expected growth.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/currencies/dollar-dominance-dedollarization-currencies-economy-inflation-unemployment-growth-investing-analysis-2023-9 
 US may give Ukraine ATACMS missiles that can hit Russia far beyond the front lines: report

The Army Tactical Missile System would allow Ukraine to strike targets up to 190 miles away, putting valuable Russian targets at risk.

https://www.businessinsider.com/us-likely-to-send-atacms-missile-system-to-ukraine-report-2023-9 
 18 months after Putin invaded Ukraine, Russia's sanctioned oligarchs are still rich and even less likely to stand up to him

Russian oligarchs are still rich. The West hoped that slapping sanctions on Russia's billionaires could help trigger a Kremlin coup sooner or later, but that prospect seems unlikely.

https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-oligarchs-still-rich-loyal-putin-ukraine-invasion-sanctions-2023-9 
 The best tips and advice for selling items on Facebook Marketplace

How to sell new and used items on Facebook Marketplace: Our tips and expert advice will help a beginner get started and create listings that stand out

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/how-to-sell-on-facebook-marketplace 
 Where to watch Rugby World Cup live streams free from anywhere: Italy, Ireland, England, Australia and more playing today

The Rugby World Cup promises brutal tackles and sensational tries. Here are your free live stream options to watch your national rugby team compete for global glory.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/streaming/where-to-watch-rugby-world-cup-live-stream-free-online-2023 
 Gen Z is better at saving than millennials. A new survey says it has a more positive outlook on homeownership, too

Previous research also shows that Gen Z already has a competitive edge when it comes to home ownership.

https://www.businessinsider.com/gen-z-positive-outlook-home-ownership-millennials-real-estate-redfin-2023-9 
 Florida's mega-rich could pay $600K for annual home insurance in elite enclaves as the state is slammed with increasingly severe hurricanes

Insurance rates in Florida have tripled in the past three years, according to a Bloomberg report.

https://www.businessinsider.com/floridas-mega-rich-pay-600k-annual-home-insurance-amid-hurricanes-2023-9 
 Judge rejects Mark Meadows' bid to move Georgia case to federal court, ramping up pressure on him and other co-defendants to flip on Trump

One legal expert told Insider the co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump are facing a prisoner's dillemma.

https://www.businessinsider.com/meadows-court-flop-increases-pressure-codefendants-to-flip-on-trump-2023-9 
 A 91-year-old Ukrainian woman who fled Russians twice in her lifetime cursed 'Putin's bastards' for ruining her final years

Kateryna Lihusha, who died this year in Poland, first fled her homeland 90 years ago. Her story exemplifies Russia's centuries-long aim to control Ukraine.

https://www.businessinsider.com/ukrainian-woman-fled-russia-cursed-putins-bastards-2023-9 
 Scientists uncover hidden ancient drawings of animals in a Paleolithic cave using a technique to make them look 3D

Using a simplistic 3-D viewing technique, archaeologists discovered three new cave drawings that they believe were originally intended to appear 3-D.

https://www.businessinsider.com/scientists-uncover-ancient-three-dimensional-cave-drawings-2023-9 
 Where to watch a free Alcaraz vs. Medvedev live stream at US Open

Djokovic is through to the final, but we have one more semifinal tonight at the US Open. Let us show you where to live stream Alcaraz vs. Medvedev for free from anywhere.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/streaming/how-to-watch-djokovic-vs-shelton-alcaraz-vs-medvedev-us-open-tennis-live-stream-2023 
 How the Hollywood strikes are affecting social-media influencers, who are turning away brand deals and 5-figure paychecks to follow SAG-AFTRA rules

SAG-AFTRA has warned creators that accepting work on behalf of struck companies could bar them from union membership after. Some say it's causing pain.

https://www.businessinsider.com/how-hollywood-sag-aftra-writers-strike-affecting-social-media-influencers-2023-9 
 Oculus Link: What you need to know about Meta's device

Oculus Link, Meta's virtual reality device, has unique features and setup, and includes benefits for immersive VR experiences for users.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/how-to-connect-oculus-quest-to-a-pc 
 The best smart light bulbs in 2023

We tested over 20 smart light bulbs to find the best LEDs that brighten a room via app or voice control, including white and color-changing options.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/best-smart-light-bulbs 
 Photos show European satellite tumbling to its fiery doom after a first-of-a-kind maneuver that prevented a lot of space trash and falling debris on Earth

The European Space Agency was able to shorten the amount of time the satellite took to fall to Earth, and limit the risk of it hitting populated areas.

https://www.businessinsider.com/photos-show-european-satellite-tumbling-to-fiery-doom-over-earth-2023-9 
 Mike Lindell's belligerent Dominion depositions: Hawking MyPillow dog blankets on Steve Bannon's podcast and scaring away court reporters

A belligerent Mike Lindell yelled at a former executive's lawyers and paused a deposition to promote MyPillow products on Steve Bannon's podcast.

https://www.businessinsider.com/mike-lindell-left-dominion-executive-deposition-to-promote-mypillow-2023-9 
 Photo emerges of Su-34 fighter-bomber covered with tires days after Russian bombers were spotted with the same

Following attacks on Russian air bases, photos have surfaced of planes covered in tires — but it's not exactly clear why. There are theories though.

https://www.businessinsider.com/photo-russia-su-34-fighter-bomber-covered-with-tires-2023-9 
 Mechanical keyboard switches come in 3 main types — here's a guide to each one

Not all mechanical keyboards use the same switches, which means two keyboards can feel completely different. Here's what makes each switch unique.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/mechanical-keyboard-switches 
 I shopped at Uniqlo's sister store GU to see why Gen Z loves the brand. I was surprised to find some pieces I liked.

GU is a fast-fashion brand targeting Gen Z with stylish, affordable clothing. I visited the store and found some of the trendier pieces, like cargo pants, quite approachable.

https://www.businessinsider.com/what-its-like-to-shop-gu-soho-uniqlo-sister-store-2023-9 
 A Georgia grand jury recommended indicting Sen. Lindsey Graham for trying to overturn the 2020 election

The special grand jury also recommended criminal charges against Mike Flynn, Boris Epshtyn, Kelly Loeffler, and other Trump allies.

https://www.businessinsider.com/georgia-grand-jury-recommended-indict-lindsay-graham-election-interference-2023-9 
 The best smartwatches for Android in 2023

The best Android smartwatches accurately track activities and serve as extensions of your phone. Our top picks include models from Samsung and Google.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/best-android-smartwatches 
 The popular clothing brand Everlane slashed its carbon emissions by 22% with help from a high-tech startup. Companies all over the world are racing to do the same.

Carbon-accounting can help companies cut down on emissions. Tech startups Sinai Technologies, Carbon Analytics, and Watershed collect and share emissions data to help firms be more sustainable.

https://www.businessinsider.com/carbon-accounting-tech-startups-data-collection-help-businesses-climate-goals-2023-9 
 The best smartwatch of 2023

The best smartwatch is more than a companion to your smartphone. It can also track your health, help keep you active, and more.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/best-smartwatch 
 US stocks end higher but Wall Street closes out losing week amid interest rate concerns

A tighter-than-expected labor market renewed worries that the Federal Reserve may have to raise interest rates again this year.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-news-today-wall-street-interest-rate-concerns-federal-2023-9 
 $7.6 trillion of US government debt will mature in the next year, adding pressure on rates

The $7.6 trillion that is coming due in the coming year represents 31% of the outstanding total, according to Apollo's chief economist.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/bonds/us-debt-maturing-bond-yields-treasury-bills-federal-reserve-qt-2023-9 
 Trump's Manhattan business-fraud trial will last three months and may end just before Christmas

Trump's $250 million Manhattan business-fraud trial will stretch 3 months, from October 2 to December 22, the judge estimated Friday. Testimony will go five days a week.

https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-learn-trump-organization-fate-christmas-after-3-month-trial-2023-9 
 North Korea launches 'nuclear attack submarine' ahead of talks with Putin

Kim Jong Un announced his plans to prioritize nuclear weapons at the launch of North Korea's "tactical nuclear attack submarine."

https://www.businessinsider.com/kim-jong-un-debuts-north-koreas-first-nuclear-armed-submarine-2023-9 
 Max combines HBO Max and Discovery Plus into one streaming service — here's everything you need to know

Max is a streaming service with content from HBO, Warner Bros, and Discovery Plus in one app. Starting September 27, it will also offer live CNN news.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/streaming/max-streaming-service 
 How to make $10,000 a month on OnlyFans, according to creators

Here's how OnlyFans models make $10,000 a month. Influencers explain how they earn with subscriptions, messages, custom content, and more.

https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-make-ten-thousand-a-month-onlyfans 
 Texas power prices soar 20,000% as brutal heat wave sets off emergency

On Wednesday evening, spot electricity prices topped $5,000 per megawatt-hour, up more than 200 times from Wednesday morning.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/commodities/texas-power-prices-20000-percent-heat-wave-ercot-grid-emergency-2023-9 
 A beginner's guide to mechanical keyboards — how they work and compare to standard keyboards

Mechanical keyboard fans claim that the tactile response can help you type faster and more accurately. Here's why they're a favorite among gamers.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/what-is-a-mechanical-keyboard 
 Russia will sell natural gas to China at almost a 50% discount compared to European buyers

Russia and China's economic ties appear to be deepening still, with Moscow expecting to give a steep markdown to Beijing on pipeline natural gas.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/commodities/russia-china-energy-trade-discount-turkey-europe-buyers-ukraine-beijing-2023-9 
 The economic cost of obesity is expected to soar to $4 trillion by 2035. Weight loss drugs like Ozempic could change that, Goldman Sachs says.

"By fighting obesity, these drugs seem to be fighting heart disease, which is the leading cause of death," Goldman Sachs said.

https://www.businessinsider.com/obesity-economic-cost-4-trillion-wegovy-ozempic-weight-loss-drugs-2023-9 
 Razer Kaira Pro review: A gaming headset tailored for Xbox, but not other systems

The Kaira Pro wirelessly connects to Xbox consoles without a dongle. But if you need a multi-platform gaming headset, you'll have to look elsewhere.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/razer-kaira-pro-xbox-gaming-headset-review 
 18 times US presidents told lies, from secret affairs to health issues to reasons for going to war

From Richard Nixon claiming innocence in the Watergate scandal to John F. Kennedy lying about a cold, here are 18 times presidents told a lie.

https://www.businessinsider.com/us-presidents-lies-from-affairs-health-issues-justifying-war-2023-8 
 SpaceX's mishap investigation is officially closed but that doesn't mean it can fly its Starship rocket just yet

The FAA has closed its mishap investigation for SpaceX's Starship. Musk said the giant rocket is ready to be relaunched after the first launch rained soil on a nearby town.

https://www.businessinsider.com/spacex-starship-ready-to-launch-again-after-explosion-elon-musk-2023-9 
 Roku Plus Series QLED 4K TV review: Roku's first TV shows promise, but other displays deliver better picture at the same price

Roku's Plus Series is one of the first 4K TVs manufactured by Roku itself. If you can find it on sale, it's a solid midrange QLED TV.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/roku-plus-series-qled-4k-tv-review