RIP Goldman Sachs

When I started out at Goldman, it was the most feared firm on Wall Street. Those days are gone for good.

https://www.businessinsider.com/rip-goldman-sachs-wall-street-investment-bank-dead-2023-11 

 Chatbots just showed scientists how to make social media less toxic

Researchers built a fake Twitter and filled it with 500 bots. Their findings could turbocharge the future of science.

https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-chatbots-less-toxic-social-networks-twitter-simulation-2023-11 

 Michael Flynn and his family kept leftover donations sent in by QAnon supporters, sister says according to court filing

Members of retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn's family sued CNN over a 2021 report.

https://www.businessinsider.com/michael-flynn-family-kept-leftover-donations-qanon-supporters-court-filing-2023-11 

 Newborn babies die as Gaza hospital runs out of power

Power outages at Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital are forcing medical staff to remove premature babies from life-saving incubators.

https://www.businessinsider.com/newborns-gaza-alshifa-premature-babies-power-outage-israel-hamas-palestine-2023-11 

 Amazon is laying off employees again. Here's the full list of major US companies slashing staff this year.

The wave of layoffs hitting tech companies and beyond shows no signs of slowing. The latest: Amazon is cutting more jobs.

https://www.businessinsider.com/layoffs-sweeping-the-us-these-are-the-companies-making-cuts-2023 

 Tim Scott's girlfriend reveal was the sole highlight of the 3rd GOP debate

Tim Scott's girlfriend's name is Mindy Noce, and they've been dating for "about a year or so."

https://www.businessinsider.com/tim-scott-girlfriend-mindy-noce-reveal-highlight-republican-debate-2023-11 

 Billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya suggests VCs could be replaced by 'an automated system' as the world adapts to AI

Billionaire investor and former Facebook exec Chamath Palihapitiya says AI will radically change the job of the venture capitalist.

https://www.businessinsider.com/chamath-palihapitiya-venture-capitalists-wiped-out-ai-2023-11 

 The best Black Friday streaming deals 2023

Black Friday streaming deals often offer the best prices of the year for the likes of Hulu, Disney Plus, Max, and more.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/deals/black-friday-streaming-deals 

 He was working three full-time jobs at Meta, IBM, and Tinder. His bosses didn't know.

Since the start of the pandemic, more workers have seized on the privacy provided by remote work to secretly take on two or more jobs.

https://www.businessinsider.com/overemployed-workers-secret-two-multiple-jobs-salaries-tech-tips-2023-11 

 Tim Scott drops out of race mere hours after girlfriend reveal

Tim Scott, GOP candidate for president in 2024, dropped out of the race shortly after he publicly debuted his relationship with his girlfriend after the third Republican debate.

https://www.businessinsider.com/tim-scott-drops-out-of-gop-race-for-president-2023-11 

 A UK supermarket chain is firing its self-checkout stations and bringing back real people as cashiers

Supermarket chain Booths is axing self-checkout in all but two of its stories in the UK.

https://www.businessinsider.com/booths-supermarket-cutting-self-checkout-stations-bring-back-real-people-2023-11 

 First-grade teachers in LA suspended and now under investigation after giving students a lesson about the 'genocide in Palestine'

A Charter School in Los Angeles said it suspended two teachers who posted online about giving first graders a lesson on the "genocide on Palestine."

https://www.businessinsider.com/first-grade-teacher-suspended-lesson-genocide-palestine-israel-hamas-war-2023-11 

 Selling your home without a real-estate agent comes with a lot of grunt work, but could save you thousands. Here's how one owner did it.

Derrick Chou did the "grunt work" of listing his property, responding to emails and swatting off over 100 real-estate agents. He has no regrets.

https://www.businessinsider.com/for-sale-by-owner-nyc-real-estate-fee-broker-commission-2023-11 

 Naming a species after a celebrity may do more harm than good

Many species were named in honor of famous people and celebrities. But species names are difficult to change and may lead to nomenclatural regret.

https://www.businessinsider.com/species-name-celebrity-awareness-regret-taxonomy-2023-11 

 Members of the 'PayPal Mafia' include tech titans like Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and Reid Hoffman. Here's where they are now.

"PayPal mafia" members Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and Reid Hoffman went from working at the startup in the early 2000s to running their own ventures.

https://www.businessinsider.com/paypal-mafia-members-elon-musk-peter-thiel-reid-hoffman-companies 

 Amazon Music has several pricing tiers. Here's an overview of the features and cost.

The Amazon Music streaming service has several price tiers and is free for Amazon Prime members. Learn the differences between each level.

https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-music 

 Amazon Books were physical retail stores owned by the e-commerce giant. Here's the chain's complete history.

Amazon Books stores are now closed. The retail stores shuttered due to sluggish performance and a company focus on other brick-and-mortar efforts.

https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-books 

 We watched 1,000 TikToks in one sitting. The algorithm served up a shocking number of ads, rivaling network TV.

Ads are inescapable on TikTok, especially after it introduced affiliate content and direct links to TikTok Shop sellers on the For You Page.

https://www.businessinsider.com/tiktok-ads-sponsored-posts-for-you-page-affiliate-creators-promotion-2023-11 

 Homesick Americans living in the UK should head to Costco for snacks

Go to Costco for American snacks if you are homesick living abroad. Costco sells many of the American classics like Kraft Mac & Cheese and Cheetos.

https://www.businessinsider.com/costco-uk-has-american-brands-kraft-mac-cheese-cheetos-2023-11 

 Humane's AI Pin probably can't replace your phone

The $699 AI-powered device is very cool, but using its voice-powered functions in public is anti-social.

https://www.businessinsider.com/humane-ai-pin-wont-replace-your-iphone-smartphone-2023-11 

 This is the world's next major election. The winner has to fix chronic hyperinflation and halt a 6th recession in 10 years.

Argentina is set to elect a new president next weekend, but neither candidate is likely to be able to fix the country's broken economy.

https://www.businessinsider.com/economy-argentina-hyperinflation-drought-rolling-recession-dedollarization-javier-milei-peso-2023-11 

 Miss out on the limited-edition Kendrick Lamar 'dumb' phone? Don't worry — you can get a very similar model for $299

If you missed Kendrick Lamar's pgLang phone drop, the Light Phone 2 could be the next best "dumb" phone — for the same $299 price.

https://www.businessinsider.com/kendrick-lamar-light-phone-sold-out-pglang-dumb-phone-instead-2023-11 

 Scientists took the first-ever photos of an adorable echidna, named after David Attenborough, that hasn't been seen for over 60 years

The adorable long-beaked echidna is a rare type of egg-laying mammal that had eluded scientists for decades.

https://www.businessinsider.com/first-photo-david-attenboroughs-echidna-2023-11 

 Starbucks faces backlash over a symbol in a Native American Heritage Month sign

Tensions between Starbucks and its baristas are high amid a growing union movement.

https://www.businessinsider.com/starbucks-faces-backlash-over-native-american-month-poster-2023-11 

 The 10 best streaming services in 2023

These are the best streaming services in 2023 to watch popular shows and movies on, including Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu, Max, and more.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/best-streaming-service 

 3 ways small-business owners can use ChatGPT to brainstorm ideas, plan campaigns, and create a cheap marketing strategy

Small businesses use AI every day. Artificial-intelligence tools, including ChatGPT, can make marketing tasks easier and more efficient.

https://www.businessinsider.com/small-business-owners-using-chatgpt-save-hours-work-2023-11 

 Even Melania's top advisors don't know what she did in the White House: 'It's a mystery'

One aide told The Washington Post that Trump might have been online shopping.

https://www.businessinsider.com/melania-trump-white-house-trump-2024-campaign-appearances-2023-11 

 The drop in oil prices is just a 'ploy' as speculators pretend demand is weak, Saudi Arabia energy minister says

"It's an abuse of numbers," Saudi Arabia's energy minister said, as oil market participants are mistaking rising exports for rising production.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/commodities/oil-prices-brent-wti-crude-supply-demand-production-saudi-arabia-2023-11 

 NASA's James Webb telescope spotted the most distant galaxy in the universe that looks like ours

The latest discovery could upheave our models of the universe and how dark matter influenced galaxy formation in its early days.

https://www.businessinsider.com/jwst-distant-galaxy-that-looks-like-milky-way-ceers-2112-2023-11 

 Billionaire FBI informant Peter Thiel dished about two Kremlin invites to private Putin meetings

Vladimir Putin's outreach to Peter Thiel, made through a Russian diplomat, occurred in 2018 at a party in Vienna, and again in 2022.

https://www.businessinsider.com/fbi-peter-thiel-vladimir-putin-russia-christian-angermayer-daniil-bisslinger-2023-11 

 Bill Gates thinks AI could spell the end of tedious life admin

Bill Gates and Sam Altman spoke about the future of AI being one where the technology works as super-helpful assistants to humans.

https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-assistants-admin-bill-gates-sam-altman-openai-2023-11 

 Ukraine said it hit 2 Russian vessels with sea drones, as it continues to hammer Russia's Black Sea Fleet

Ukraine has been targeting Russian ships in the Black Sea, prompting Russia to move parts of its navy further away from the action.

https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-hit-2-russia-black-sea-vessels-ships-sea-drones-2023-11 

 Becoming an Amazon seller is a simple process. Here's what's involved, plus how you make money and get paid.

Becoming an Amazon seller is a simple process. Learn how much profit the site takes for each product category to decide how you'll best make money.

https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-seller 

 Where to watch WWE Crown Jewel live stream: Start times, PPV prices, and match card

WWE Crown Jewel is looking like a packed show featuring Roman Reigns, LA Knight, John Cena, and more. We'll lay out all your live stream options to watch this wrestling PPV from anywhere.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/streaming/where-to-watch-wwe-crown-jewel-live-stream-wrestling 

 Free Ireland vs. Scotland live stream: Where to watch Rugby World Cup online from anywhere

Don't miss today's Ireland vs. Scotland live stream to see both teams try to secure progression to the next round.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/streaming/ireland-vs-scotland-where-to-watch-rugby-world-cup-live-stream-free-online-2023 

 Israel's war with Hamas could increase competition for the US artillery shells needed by Ukraine

Earlier this year, the United States sent 155mm artillery ammunition to Ukraine from a large stockpile in Israel.

https://www.businessinsider.com/israel-war-may-increase-demand-for-artillery-shells-needed-ukraine-2023-10 

 MIT researchers have created a solar-powered desalination device that can make seawater drinkable for less than the cost of US tap water

The process, called desalination, could be key to solving global water scarcity, one expert told Insider.

https://www.businessinsider.com/mit-water-desalination-water-scarcity-united-nations-2023-10 

 Amazon launches its first internet satellites as Jeff Bezos looks to rival SpaceX's Starlink

The satellites were prototypes for Project Kuiper, Amazon's $10 billion plan to create a constellation of more than 3,200 internet satellites.

https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-launches-first-satellites-to-challenge-elon-musk-starlink-spacex-2023-10 

 Palestinian fighters captured an Israeli tank and IDF soldiers amid unprecedented wave of attacks, reports say

Unconfirmed reports claim that Hamas has captured Israeli soldiers and taken them to the Gaza Strip after taking over a tank.

https://www.businessinsider.com/video-palestinian-fighters-appear-capture-an-israeli-tank-2023-10 

 A couple bought a 1940s house owned by a family of hoarders. They have 6 months to empty it and make it livable.

Katie and David Wolford purchased a run-down home in Portland, Oregon, in August. It was previously owned by hoarders who filled it to the brim.

https://www.businessinsider.com/couple-bought-1940s-hoarder-house-photos-2023-10 

 Head of Israeli council killed by Hamas while defending his community, as Palestinian fighters pour into southern Israel

Ofir Liebstein, the head of Sha'ar Hanegev Council, was killed in a gun battle with Hamas militants, as Israel declares a state of war.

https://www.businessinsider.com/israel-mayor-killed-defending-his-town-as-hamas-fighters-attack-from-gaza-2023-10 

 I went to Wendy's for the 1st time. I thought it was bizarre that it sold baked potatoes, and I'm still not sure what a Frosty is.

"Are Frostys milkshakes or desserts? Should we eat them during or after our savory food? And with a straw or a spoon?"

https://www.businessinsider.com/wendys-first-time-review-uk-burger-baked-potatoes-frosty-photo-2023-10 

 Here's why it's so dangerous for Wall Street to bet against the American consumer

"Mortgage holders who refinanced around 3% and are investing in money market funds at 5% or more have positive carry and are acting like a bank."

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/dont-bet-against-the-american-consumer-economy-stock-market-2023-10 

 The US Navy turned the tables on Iran, sending drones that look like speedboats to spy on its warships and troublesome gunboats

A Navy official said the integration of unmanned systems will help the service monitor Middle Eastern waters and deter Iranian behavior.

https://www.businessinsider.com/us-navy-sent-naval-drones-monitor-iranian-gunboats-harass-ships-2023-10 

 Walmart Spark delivery drivers say they are waiting over an hour to pick up orders — it's the latest sign of trouble for the retailer's delivery business

Walmart Spark delivery gig workers are waiting over an hour in parking lots for orders as store associates struggle to keep up.

https://www.businessinsider.com/walmart-spark-drivers-over-hour-waiting-orders-in-parking-lots-2023-9 

 The economy just won't slow down, and it's the worst possible outcome for markets right now

The September jobs report blew past economists' expectations, with a whopping 336,000 jobs added last month.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/us-economy-jobs-report-hot-stocks-bond-yields-rates-fed-2023-10 

 What is Amazon Prime? Everything you need to know before signing up

Amazon Prime is a good deal for many online shoppers, offering a ton of perks for $139 per year. Here's how to decide if Prime is worth it for you in 2023.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/what-is-amazon-prime 

 Hybrid workers are 'coffee badging' to spend less time in the office and dodge RTO mandates

The workplace trend involves briefly turning up at the office, grabbing a coffee, and then leaving to complete the work day somewhere else.

https://www.businessinsider.com/hybrid-workers-return-to-office-coffee-badging-remote-work-2023-10 

 What is Prime Day? Amazon's summer sale explained

We've got the latest details on everything you need to know about Amazon Prime Day. We've also picked out some top tips to get the most from the sale.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/deals/what-is-amazon-prime-day 

 Putin's plan to wear down support for Ukraine in a war of attrition seems to be working, though it's not risk-free

Putin is planning on wearing down Western support for Ukraine, which depends on its allies for money and weapons, by prolonging the conflict.

https://www.businessinsider.com/analysis-putins-ukraine-attrition-plan-seems-to-be-working-2023-10 

 Amazon Prime Day Apple deals: Save up to $250 on MacBooks, iPads, AirPods, and more

There are a variety of Prime Day Apple deals available ahead of the coming Prime Big Deals Day sale in October.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/deals/apple-prime-day-deals 

 Taylor Swift is 'probably the only person who can' defeat Trump in 2024, says former Trump aide

"If Donald Trump looks like he's gonna win, she's just gonna need to get in the race and defeat him once and for all," an ex-Trump aide said of Swift.

https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-could-beat-trump-in-2024-ex-trump-aide-2023-10 

 Instacart workers show off hundreds of dollars in free food that they keep from canceled orders. 'This is the only perk of working Instacart.'

When customers aren't home to take deliveries, Instacart shoppers often wind up with free groceries.

https://www.businessinsider.com/what-happens-groceries-your-instacart-order-delivery-cancelled-2023-9 

 Investors are having a 'panic attack' about the bond market

"Coming out of the last FOMC meeting two weeks ago, I think that's really when the bond market broke down," JPMorgan's Bob Michele said.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/bonds/bond-market-broken-fed-treasury-yields-inflation-interest-rates-recession-2023-10 

 Trump's lawyers grill Donald Bender about his mental health history in an attempt to paint him as unreliable

Trump's lawyers were hyper-focused on questioning former Trump Org accountant Donald Bender on his mental and physical health.

https://www.businessinsider.com/trumps-attorneys-grill-his-former-accountant-about-his-health-2023-10 

 Bill Gates says America has a math problem. Here are his three suggestions to help kids learn to love the subject like he does.

Bill Gates suggested three ways to make math more appealing for students after spending the day in an eighth-grade classroom.

https://www.businessinsider.com/bill-gates-math-education-school-suggestions-foundation-2023-10 

 The price of steel is falling as the UAW strike hits demand

The UAW strike has cut production of 6,030 vehicles a day, which used 5,982 tons of steel, S&P estimates.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/commodities/steel-prices-uaw-strike-demand-auto-sales-ford-gm-stellantis-2023-10 

 Kevin McCarthy once kicked Matt Gaetz out of his cabin at Camp David, Cassidy Hutchinson says

Kevin McCarthy told Matt Gaetz to "get lost" before slamming the door in his face, Cassidy Hutchinson said.

https://www.businessinsider.com/kevin-mccarthy-matt-gaetz-camp-david-cabin-cassidy-hutchinson-2023-10 

 Amazon Prime Day Kindle Unlimited deals: Get 3 months for free

Ahead of next week's Amazon's October Prime Day sale, shoppers can now snag their first three months of Kindle Unlimited for free. That's a $36 value.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/deals/kindle-unlimited-prime-day-deal 

 US stocks slip as traders mull jobless claims and brace for September jobs report

Jobless claims came in at 207,000 over the last week, slightly under the expected 210,000. Nonfarm payroll data for September will be released Friday.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-news-today-jobs-unemployment-us-economy-bond-yields-2023-10 

 Spiking bond yields are sowing panic on Wall Street. These 4 charts capture the chaos.

10-year US Treasury yields hit a 16-year high Wednesday, and are hovering at just under 5%.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/bonds/stock-market-outlook-bond-crash-federal-reserve-interest-rates-inflation-2023-10 

 Long bonds are cratering - with the asset class racking up losses that rival the 2008 stock-market crash

Ten-year US Treasurys have plunged 46% since March 2020 in a rout that rivals the losses stocks suffered during the 2008 financial crisis.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/bonds/bonds-crash-stock-market-outlook-financial-crisis-dot-com-bubble-2023-10 

 Home prices in Lakeland, Florida, are falling faster than the rest of the US — see what you can get for under $340,000

Home prices in Lakeland, Florida, cooled nearly 1% since last year. See what you can get for under $340,000.

https://www.businessinsider.com/housing-market-lakeland-florida-home-prices-falling-for-sale-2023-10 

 Sam Bankman-Fried decided at the last minute he didn't want to speak at the World Economic Forum in Davos, leaving organizers scrambling

The World Economic Forum had to scramble to fill a stage and cancel media interviews, according to Michael Lewis' new biography.

https://www.businessinsider.com/sam-bankman-fried-sbf-cancel-davos-world-economic-forum-speech-2023-10 

 9 ways you can win money in the Powerball jackpot

One lucky winner might snag the $1.2 billion Powerball jackpot prize on Wednesday, Oct. 4 — the 3rd largest in US lottery history. Could it be you?

https://www.businessinsider.com/ways-you-can-win-money-in-powerball-lottery-2016-1 

 Where to Watch Simone Biles in 2023 Gymnastics World Championships live stream

Here's how to watch Simone Biles compete live in the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, with live streams in the US, UK, and more.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/streaming/where-to-watch-simon-biles-artistic-gymnastics-world-championships-free-live-stream 

 Rudy Giuliani is suing Joe Biden, saying the president tarnished his 'unimpeachable character' by calling him a Russian pawn 4 years ago

The lawsuit cites comments Biden made during a 2020 presidential debate, where he called Giuliani a "Russian pawn."

https://www.businessinsider.com/rudy-giuliani-suing-joe-biden-for-defaming-him-years-ago-2023-10 

 Why French fleur de sel costs 230 times more than table salt

Just locally, fleur de sel can cost 230 times more than table salt. Outside French borders, it can reach $420 per kilogram.

https://www.businessinsider.com/why-french-fleur-de-sel-salt-is-so-expensive-2023-10 

 House of Representatives tumbles into chaos as fight for new speaker erupts

The House is paralyzed after far-right Republicans forced Kevin McCarthy out as speaker. A new battle is on as Republicans scramble to replace him.

https://www.businessinsider.com/mccarthy-house-congress-ousted-vote-speaker-gaetz-trump-republicans-democrats-2023-10 

 The 20 best small cities in the US

The best small cities in America can be found in the Midwest and South, regions renowned for their lower cost of living, according to Wallethub.

https://www.businessinsider.com/best-small-cities-in-us-to-live-2023-10 

 Who leads the House now? The top Republicans who could be the next House speaker.

Kevin McCarthy said he would not run for the House speakership again after his historic ouster. The race for his successor is underway.

https://www.businessinsider.com/who-is-speaker-now-mccarthy-removed-top-names-house-republicans-2023-10 

 'Shark Tank' star Kevin O'Leary laughs off idea that institutional investors want bitcoin: 'They don't own any of it'

"You know, people talk about, 'there's great institutional interest in bitcoin.' No, there isn't. They don't own any of it," he told CoinDesk.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/currencies/shark-tank-kevin-oleary-institutional-investors-bitcoin-spot-etf-crypto-2023-10 

 Starbucks is closing 7 San Francisco stores, as it expands delivery and new store formats. Here's the full list of closing locations.

Seven Starbucks stores in central San Francisco are slated to close, reducing the coffee chain's heavy presence in the California city.

https://www.businessinsider.com/starbucks-closing-seven-san-francisco-stores-see-list-2023-10 

 Lindsey Graham jokes that he's too sane to try to replace Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House

McCarthy was removed as speaker on Tuesday after a tumultuous 9-month tenure which saw key conservatives remain unconvinced of his leadership.

https://www.businessinsider.com/lindsey-graham-jokes-sane-wont-replace-kevin-mccarthy-as-speaker-2023-10 

 Buying a luxury car? Your gas and EV options cost about the same. Otherwise, expect to pay nearly $16,000 more to go electric.

A Ford Mustang Mach-E costs about $16,000 more than its gas-powered alternative over the long run, one analysis found.

https://www.businessinsider.com/electric-vehicles-pricing-mass-market-luxury-parity-2023-10 

 Student-loan borrowers who weren't in the last round of debt cancellation can still count on relief if they 'did their end of the bargain,' Biden's Education Secretary says

Education Sec. Miguel Cardona told Insider that student-loan borrowers who have made the required payments should "get the relief that they earned."

https://www.businessinsider.com/who-qualifies-student-loan-forgiveness-debt-relief-miguel-cardona-education-2023-10 

 I moved to Dubai when Russia invaded Ukraine. The cost of living is extreme, but it's very safe and I love living here.

Mary Pedler moved to Dubai from Russia after the Ukraine invasion. Her cost of living tripled, but she loves the climate and safety of the city.

https://www.businessinsider.com/moved-to-dubai-russia-ukraine-invasion-cost-of-living-2023-10 

 Inside the consulting industry's race to become AI rainmakers

Consulting companies are ramping up their services and hiring around artificial intelligence as clients look for ways add AI capabilities.

https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-consulting-companies-building-artificial-intelligence-offerings-training-workers-2023-10 

 1 venture capitalist vs. 7 marathons in 7 continents in 7 days: Here's how this man ran one of the world's hardest races while working 80-hour weeks

A World Marathon Challenge training plan from a VC working 80-hour weeks includes a system for getting everything done and a high bar for quitting.

https://www.businessinsider.com/world-marathon-challenge-training-plan-busy-schedule-2023-10 

 US-China relations are 'on the brink of red lines' but there wouldn't be a war, says hedge fund legend Ray Dalio

There are "irreconcilable differences" between the US and China, including Taiwan, the rivalry over semiconductor chips, and geopolitics, Dalio said on Tuesday.

https://www.businessinsider.com/ray-dalio-us-china-relations-red-lines-chips-taiwan-2023-10 

 Kevin McCarthy's CBS interview, where he blamed Democrats for the near-government shutdown, tanked any hope of them saving his speakership

Several Democrats could have been inclined to back McCarthy to retain the speaker's gavel had he agreed to concessions. But he refused such an offer.

https://www.businessinsider.com/kevin-mccarthy-lost-speakership-cbs-interview-angered-democrats-votes-2023-10 

 Sam Bankman-Fried trial: Potential jurors dismissed after saying he can't be unbiased given 'everything negative' he heard about crypto

A federal judge dismissed a man from the SBF jury pool over his thoughts on cryptocurrency.

https://www.businessinsider.com/sbf-trial-potential-juror-cant-be-unbiased-everything-negative-crypto-2023-10 

 Cruise says one of its driverless taxis ran over a woman in San Francisco after a hit-and-run driver 'launched' her into the car's path

San Francisco firefighters arrived at the scene and used the jaws of life to lift the robotaxi off the woman, who was transported to the hospital.

https://www.businessinsider.com/cruise-driverless-car-robotaxi-runs-over-woman-san-francisco-2023-10 

 The best gaming laptops in 2023

The best gaming laptops can be just as powerful as desktops, all while being light enough to carry from home to work or school.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/best-gaming-laptop 

 House Speaker Kevin McCarthy planted the seeds of his own downfall in his January 2023 concessions

House Speaker McCarthy agreed to change House rules in 2023 to allow any member to bring a motion to vacate the speakership.

https://www.businessinsider.com/kevin-mccarthy-enabled-his-own-downfall-in-january-concessions-2023-10 

 The House just took one step closer to firing Kevin McCarthy

A Republican-led effort to table Rep. Matt Gaetz's motion to vacate just failed on the House floor, ensuring a vote on McCarthy's fate this week.

https://www.businessinsider.com/house-motion-to-vacate-table-fails-kevin-mccarthy-matt-gaetz-2023-10 

 Impact of 'funflation' to continue beyond Taylor Swift and Beyoncé, says Bank of America

Bank of America said people will continue to spend big on live entertainment due to 'funflation,' contradicting predictions that spending on events would be temporary.

https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-funflation-live-concerts-economy-bank-of-america-2023-10 

 The Dow is about to give up all of its gains for 2023

The key index fell more than 400 points Tuesday. Fresh labor data painted a picture of a strong job market, stoking fears of aggressive Fed moves.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-sell-off-dow-gains-rally-investors-wall-street-2023-10 

 After skipping the first two, Trump's campaign calls on the RNC to cancel 'all future debates'

Despite his repeated absences, Trump is still the leading GOP presidential candidate.

https://www.businessinsider.com/trumps-campaign-calls-on-the-rnc-to-cancel-all-future-debates-2023-10 

 A crescendo of panic selling is the one missing ingredient to a year-end stock market rally

"A sell-off below the supports for the Nasdaq 100... would also indicate capitulation as investors give up on leadership names," Bank of America said.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-outlook-panic-selling-missing-ingredient-year-end-rally-2023-10 

 Billionaire Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio says he's focusing on running his family office, not returning to run the world's largest hedge fund

Dalio denied reports that he was angling to come back to Bridgwater at the Greenwich Economic Forum. He said he was focused on running his billions and prepping a new book.

https://www.businessinsider.com/ray-dalio-ramping-up-family-office-not-returning-to-bridgewater-2023-10 

 Don't thank the Fed for tackling inflation — it caused the problem, Wharton professor Jeremy Siegel says

Jeremy Siegel says the Fed doesn't deserve credit for curbing inflation, as it allowed the money supply to balloon, and the damage is already done.

https://www.businessinsider.com/jeremy-siegel-wharton-money-supply-federal-reserve-inflation-prices-economy-2023-10 

 FTX cofounder Gary Wang is set to testify against his childhood friend Sam Bankman-Fried. Here's what we know.

As well as cofounding FTX, Gary Wang also served as its chief technology officer but reportedly kept a low profile.

https://www.businessinsider.com/gary-wang-ftx-mysterious-cofounder-crypto-2022-12 

 More homes are being listed on the market, meaning this fall could be a 'sweet spot' for home buyers: Zillow

On top of that, about 10% of home listings saw a price cut in the week ending September 16 — the most since November, according to Zillow.

https://www.businessinsider.com/us-housing-market-fall-sweet-spot-buyers-listings-zillow-2023-10 

 Clarence Thomas' recusal on 'frivolous' January 6 appeal is a 'low-stakes' opportunity for him to fight ethics allegations, Supreme Court expert says

Clarence Thomas recused himself for the first time from a Jan. 6-related matter brought before the Supreme Court by his former law clerk John Eastman.

https://www.businessinsider.com/clarence-thomas-recusal-ethics-allegations-supreme-court-2023-10 

 An orca pod has been harassing and killing porpoises for decades — but they don't eat them. Scientists still don't know why.

An orca pod in the Pacific Northwest has been seen killing porpoises for decades but not for food. Scientists say they may just be hunting for fun.

https://www.businessinsider.com/orcas-hunting-killing-porpoises-not-eating-scientists-confused-2023-10 

 Chinese consumers are turning to the lottery for money as the economy sputters and youth employment soars

"The worse the economy is, the more lottery tickets will be sold," a Chinese social media user wrote.

https://www.businessinsider.com/chinese-economy-consumers-lottery-ticket-sales-high-youth-unemployment-growth-2023-10 

 Soaring home prices set another record as the housing market keeps getting less affordable

Year-over-year home price growth has been reaccelerating the last few months, with home prices climbing in August, Black Knight data shows.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/commodities/housing-market-outlook-home-prices-record-affordable-mortgage-rates-2023-10 

 'It's the economy, stupid': 5 reasons why investors should stay bullish on the stock market

"The Fed just told us the economy is still too hot to stop hiking, bad news for bonds but good news for cyclicals and stocks," Bank of America said.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-outlook-5-reasons-investors-should-stay-bullish-stocks-2023-10 

 Ukraine is ramping up its drone attacks on Russian forces, hitting a record 220 targets last week, official says

Ukrainian drones hit a record 220 pieces of Russian military equipment last week, Ukraine's minister for digital transformation said.

https://www.businessinsider.com/drones-taking-out-record-number-of-russia-armor-artillery-ukraine-2023-10 

 An Australian 'drone killer' air defense system could make it much cheaper for Ukraine to shoot Russian drones out of the sky

Shooting down Russia's drones in Ukraine costs millions of dollars in ammunition. The Slinger anti-drone system is designed to cost around $1,00 to fire.

https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-slinger-drone-killer-gun-aims-cheaply-shoot-down-russia-2023-10 

 Sam Bankman-Fried rejects request from Ukraine-based FTX victim to testify remotely

Prosecutors said that the FTX customer cannot testify in person because of the ongoing war in Ukraine.


https://www.businessinsider.com/sbf-ftx-rejects-request-ukraine-victim-testify-remotely-trial-2023-10