These 3 House Democrats voted with Republicans to censure Jamaal Bowman for pulling a fire alarm on Capitol Hill

It's the third time a House member has been censured this year. Rep. Jamaal Bowman already paid a $1,000 fine for what he claimed was a mistake.

https://www.businessinsider.com/which-democrats-voted-censure-resolution-jamaal-bowman-fire-alarm-2023-12 

 Sam Altman has a coyote problem at his $27 million San Francisco home

"This coyote moved into my house and scratches on the door outside," OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told Time.

https://www.businessinsider.com/sam-altman-coyote-problem-san-francisco-home-2023-12 

 Amazon just gave the clearest sign yet that it's nervous about Shein

Amazon signaled that Shein is a top rival in clothing when it announced reduced seller fees will begin next month.

https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-reduced-seller-fees-to-compete-with-shein-2023-12 

 Elon Musk uses Grimes' own tweets in attempt to prove she lived in Texas

Elon Musk cited a series of Grimes' posts on X in his latest filing as the former couple dukes it out over jurisdiction in their custody dispute.

https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-uses-grimes-own-tweets-try-prove-lived-texas-2023-12 

 People are putting tiny houses in their backyards to make extra money. Here's how 4 homeowners making up to $3,000 a month set up this side hustle.

Homeowners with backyard tiny homes they rent as a side hustle are making extra money. Four share how they started and earn thousands monthly.

https://www.businessinsider.com/tiny-houses-side-hustles-make-money-renting-2023-12 

 Charlie Munger trashed crypto as worthless and vile – and blasted coin promoters as deluded 'scumballs'

Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett's late business partner, eviscerated crypto and its touters during one of his final interviews released this week.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/currencies/charlie-munger-crypto-bitcoin-price-collison-interview-buffett-berkshire-investing-2023-12 

 Travis Kelce and 'nepo baby' are among the most mispronounced names and words of 2023

Words like "nepo baby" and "psammophile" posed a challenge for people this year, as did names like Travis Kelce, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Cillian Murphy.

https://www.businessinsider.com/most-mispronounced-names-words-2023-12 

 If Angelina Jolie was starting her career today, she says she wouldn't go with acting

The "Maleficent" star says that she's ready to leave Hollywood to live in Cambodia.

https://www.businessinsider.com/angelina-jolie-hollyood-career-not-actress-move-cambodia-2023-12 

 It looks like Elon Musk's SpaceX is now worth $175 billion – that's more than Disney or Comcast

Elon Musk's space exploration company is looking to sell shares that implies a valuation that's $25 billion higher than the last funding round, Bloomberg reported.

https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-spacex-valuation-175-billion-more-disney-comcast-2023-12 

 Taylor Swift didn't want to do her 'Taylor's Version' albums at first: 'Nobody wants to redo their homework'

Taylor Swift told TIME that she initially brushed aside suggestions from her dad and Kelly Clarkson to rerecord her albums.

https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-did-not-want-to-rerecord-albums-at-first-2023-12 

 4 things I wish I knew before getting Botox for the first time

I got Botox for the first time in recently, but I wish I had known some things beforehand. These include what painkillers to take, and that you can't get Botox while pregnant. 


https://www.businessinsider.com/things-i-wish-i-knew-before-botox-first-time-2023-12 

 A man went viral for repeatedly pranking his blind husband. The interabled couple wants to show infantilizing people with disabilities can cause harm.

Paul Castle told Business Insider the pranks have made him feel profoundly included, and he hopes his partner never stops doing them.

https://www.businessinsider.com/blind-man-pranked-by-husband-viral-debunks-infantilization-of-disabled-2023-12 

 If you want to suffer for the chance at $4.56 million, here's how to apply for 'Squid Game: The Challenge' season 2

"Squid Game: The Challenge" has been renewed for season two at Netflix — and it's your chance to audition for the harrowing reality competition show.

https://www.businessinsider.com/squid-game-the-challenge-how-to-audition-season-2-2023-12 

 The 6 best flea treatments for dogs of 2023

The best flea treatments for dogs prevent and kill fleas, ticks and worms. Our top picks for flea and tick medications are pills, shampoo and collars.

https://www.insider.com/guides/pets/best-flea-treatment-dogs 

 Emma Corrin and Elizabeth Debicki channeled Princess Diana in different ways on 'The Crown' finale red carpet

Emma Corrin and Elizabeth Debicki paid subtle tribute to Princess Diana at "The Crown" premiere ahead of the release of the final episodes.

https://www.businessinsider.com/crown-finale-emma-corrin-elizabeth-debicki-princess-diana-inspired-outfits-2023-12 

 We reviewed Eberjey's iconic PJ sets and they're the perfect gift for the lounge-enthusiast in your life

I thought fancy pajama sets were silly, until I bought an Eberjey pajama set. They're expensive, but they're probably the softest and cutest pair I've ever worn.

https://www.insider.com/guides/style/eberjey-pajamas-review 

 The most festive place in every state over the holidays

From festivals of light to Christmas markets, there are plenty of ways for places all over the US to celebrate the holidays.

https://www.insider.com/the-most-festive-places-us-2017-12 

 A complete timeline of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce sparked dating rumors after the NFL star attended The Eras Tour. She recently confirmed their relationship status.

https://www.insider.com/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-relationship-timeline-photos-2023-10 

 George Santos made more on Cameo in 48 hours than he did in his entire time in Congress: report

George Santos lined up more money than his congressional salary — $174,000 — in his first couple of days making videos on Cameo, according to Semafor.

https://www.businessinsider.com/george-santos-made-more-2-days-cameo-than-congress-salary-2023-12 

 World's largest iceberg is on a collision course with major shipping lane

A British research ship has filmed A23a, the world's largest iceberg, which has broken away from the Antarctic ice shelf and is now moving at speed.

https://www.businessinsider.com/iceberg-largest-breaks-away-floating-southern-ocean-ships-antarctica-2023-12 

 Freed Israeli hostages held by Hamas were terrified IDF airstrikes would kill them

Freed Israeli hostages erupted in anger during a tense meeting on Tuesday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

https://www.businessinsider.com/freed-israeli-captives-hamas-terrified-idf-airstrikes-would-kill-them-2023-12 

 This wild Verizon Wireless deal gets you a free iPhone 15 Pro, Apple Watch, and iPad

With this Verizon deal, trade in any iPhone and get an iPhone 15 Pro, 9th-generation iPad, and 2nd-generation Apple Watch SE for free.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/deals/verizon-free-iphone-15-pro-deal-bundle-2023-11-20 

 The hottest housing markets of 2024

Home prices are expected to grow and more properties are predicted to change hands in cheaper Midwestern cities and certain California spots rebounding from slumps.

https://www.businessinsider.com/housing-market-outlook-2024-hottest-places-to-buy-a-home-2023-12 

 2023 was so terrible, it compelled the world to spend a collective 3 million days creating fantasy characters in 'Baldur's Gate 3'

And that's just the character creation menu. An average play-through of the video game takes at least 75 hours, Larian Studios said.

https://www.businessinsider.com/baldurs-gate-popularity-sales-character-creation-video-game-larian-studios-2023-12 

 3 years ago, this swanky San Francisco house sold for $20 million. It just changed hands again — for half the price.

The six-floor house has a five-car garage, a $1 million chandelier, and an elevator. It sold in November for $10 million.

https://www.businessinsider.com/10000-sqft-home-san-francisco-loses-10-million-3-years-2023-12 

 'Visit anytime!' NY attorney general and Trump fraud-trial judge get open invite to tour all '$1B' of Mar-a-Lago

In strange testimony Tuesday, a witness for Trump asked the judge and AG to see for themselves why MAL is worth $1B.

https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-fraud-trial-witness-invites-judge-to-mar-a-lago-2023-12 

 What we know so far about season 4 of 'The Boys'

Season four of Prime Video's hit series "The Boys" will be released in 2024 and include "The Walking Dead" star Jeffrey Dean Morgan.

https://www.insider.com/the-boys-season-4-details-information-what-we-know-2022-7 

 There haven't been this few job openings in 2 years. It's exactly what the Fed's been hoping for.

The labor market appear to be cooling off, and central bank policymakers are likely cheering the development after an aggressive rate-hike campaign.

https://www.businessinsider.com/job-openings-federal-reserve-economy-markets-investors-interest-rates-labor-2023-12 

 Most Democrats declined to vote for a resolution declaring 'anti-Zionism is antisemitism'

Several lawmakers voted "no" or "present" on an antisemitism resolution that drew criticism from even the most senior Jewish lawmaker in the House.

https://www.businessinsider.com/which-democrats-voted-against-antizionism-antisemitism-resolution-2023-12 

 The best gaming monitors in 2023

The best gaming monitors have fast refresh rates, high resolutions, and bright colors. These are our top picks from brands like LG, Asus, and Samsung.

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

 Oil prices briefly spike as Russia suggests more OPEC+ cuts will hit markets in 2024

But oil prices later gave up gains and turned lower, with Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate both slipping about 0.8%.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/commodities/oil-prices-brent-wti-crude-russia-opec-saudi-arabia-supply-2023-12 

 Here's where you might recognize the cast of 'A Murder At the End of the World' from

"The Crown" star Emma Corrin, Clive Owen, and Harris Dickinson lead in "A Murder at the End of the World," a new thriller from the creators of "The OA."

https://www.businessinsider.com/murder-at-the-end-of-the-world-cast-emma-corrin-2023-12 

 The Russia-Ukraine war appears to be at a stalemate. But soldiers on both sides are losing at the front lines.

Neither Russia nor Ukraine appears to have a significant advantage in the war. And soldiers on both sides are losing at the frontlines.

https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-ukraine-war-soldiers-losing-at-frontlines-2023-12 

 The life and career of Jenna Lyons, Real Housewife and former J. Crew executive

Jenna Lyons was known for her role as an executive of J. Crew before starring on Real Housewives of New York City and starting her own company,  LoveSeen.

https://www.businessinsider.com/who-is-jenna-lyons-real-housewives-j-crew-2023-12 

 Everyone makes the same mistake in their dining room, according to an interior designer

According to interior designer Kiva Brent, many people choose rugs that are too small for their dining rooms.

https://www.businessinsider.com/dining-room-decor-mistake-rug-size-interior-designer-2023-12 

 Meta and IBM launch alliance advocating 'open science' approach to AI, putting them at odds with rivals like Google and OpenAI

The new AI alliance includes tech powerhouses such as Dell, Sony, chipmakers AMD and Intel, and several universities and AI startups.

https://www.businessinsider.com/meta-ibm-ai-alliance-advocate-open-source-science-approach-2023-12 

 The Fed could cut interest rates as early as the first quarter of 2024. Here are 7 quotes from central bankers that hint at what comes next.

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and other central bankers have recently dampened hopes for rate cuts soon.

https://www.businessinsider.com/fed-rate-cuts-outlook-economy-slowdown-jerome-powell-inflation-forecasts-2023-12 

 The 5 best wine openers of 2023, tested and reviewed

The best wine opener should be simple to use and cleanly remove the cork. These are the top corkscrews we tested for opening a bottle of wine.

https://www.insider.com/guides/kitchen/best-wine-opener-corkscrew 

 Better Holidays: A series with expert advice for making holiday celebrations easier

Better Holidays is your destination for expert tips that will make your holiday celebrations easier and more memorable.

https://www.businessinsider.com/better-holidays 

 I took psyllium husk, a cheap fiber supplement that eases indigestion and constipation. I was amazed by how quickly it helped.

I was shocked by how quickly Psyllium husk worked for gut health. The fiber supplement is recommended to help with bloating, diarrhea, and constipation.

https://www.businessinsider.com/how-fast-psyllium-husk-works-immediate-impact-effect-gut-2023-12 

 How OnlyFans star Riley Reid plans to 'immortalize' herself using AI

The technology interacts with users the same way the creator would. It's based on hundreds of hours of Reid's content, and fact-checked by her.

https://www.businessinsider.com/adult-content-onlyfans-star-riley-reid-ai-chatbot-fans-2023-11 

 Jamie Foxx assures fans he's not a 'clone' after 'medical complication' earlier this year: 'I couldn't walk'

In an awards speech, Jamie Foxx said that he couldn't walk as a result of a health scare earlier this year.

https://www.businessinsider.com/jamie-foxxclone-mystery-medical-complication-couldnt-walk-2023-12 

 Gen Z may be on track to kill middle management

Young workers are turning their backs on management and climbing the corporate ladder. So much so, Gen Z might kill off the middle manager position.

https://www.businessinsider.com/gen-z-might-kill-middle-management-2023-11 

 An airline passenger was escorted away by police after sparking a fight in the aisle and 'demanding drinks' from flight attendants

A video shows a man on a Scoot flight being challenged by a fellow passenger before they fight in the aisle, and he's restrained with zip ties.

https://www.businessinsider.com/scoot-passenger-sparked-fight-in-aisle-after-ranting-reports-say-2023-12 

 Servers on TikTok started a debate about restaurant etiquette after saying you shouldn't stack plates at the end of a meal

Jorj Fuchs and her friend, who both work in food service, stacked their plates at the end of their meal, saying they know fellow servers "hate when we do this."

https://www.businessinsider.com/servers-ignite-debate-about-stacking-plates-at-end-of-meal-2023-12 

 Mariah Carey is the de facto ruler of Christmas, but a new rival is coming for her holiday throne

Brenda Lee's holiday single "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," hit number 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 singles charts, the magazine announced Monday.

https://www.businessinsider.com/rockin-around-the-christmas-tree-number-1-billboard-hot-100-2023-12 

 Watch this wild video of a house in Virginia blowing up as cops approached it

"Officers on scene reported minor injuries with no one transported to the hospital," the Arlington County Police Department said on Monday night.

https://www.businessinsider.com/house-in-virginia-blew-up-cops-attempted-to-search-it-2023-12 

 The 'Chinese Warren Buffett' wrote a glowing tribute likening the late Charlie Munger to Buddha and Confucius

Charlie Munger once called hedge fund manager Li Lu the "Chinese Warren Buffett" after Li nearly quintupled Munger's $88 million investment.

https://www.businessinsider.com/chinese-warren-buffett-likened-charlie-munger-to-buddha-confucius-2023-12 

 John Fetterman paid George Santos $343 for a Cameo to troll Bob Mendendez

A Fetterman spokesman told Business Insider that Santos recorded and posted the Cameo just 16 minutes after it was requested.



https://www.businessinsider.com/john-fetterman-paid-george-santos-for-cameo-bob-mendendez-2023-12 

 Your local Subway will no longer be allowed to reject digital coupons or avoid the $5 footlong deal 

Subway to mandate franchisees to honor app-based promotions as its sale to Jimmy John's owner is reportedly under federal review.

https://www.businessinsider.com/subway-makes-digital-deals-mandatory-for-franchisees-2023-12 

 These student-loan borrowers could qualify for up to $20,000 in debt cancellation through Biden's second attempt at relief

The Education Department released updated details on the student-loan borrowers who could qualify for Biden's second attempt at debt relief.

https://www.businessinsider.com/student-loan-forgiveness-who-will-qualify-second-attempt-biden-education-2023-12 

 9 of the most daring looks worn by Addison Rae, one of Gen Z's most fashionable stars

Addison Rae is a Gen Z influencer and actor with a daring fashion sense. On red carpets, she often sports sheer gowns, cutouts, and bold necklines.

https://www.businessinsider.com/addison-rae-most-daring-outfits-photos-2023-12 

 Your favorite hair products may be releasing harmful emissions, according to researchers

Many hair products contain siloxanes, also known as silicones, which are linked to health risks in animals. Using heat tools increases these the emissions of these chemicals, a new study found.

https://www.businessinsider.com/silicone-hair-products-may-release-harmful-emissions-new-study-2023-12 

 Oil titan Sultan Al Jaber backtracks on comments that 'there is no science' around fossil fuels at UN climate summit

Sultan Al Jaber, president of COP28 and CEO of the United Arab Emirates state-owned oil company Adnoc, is under fire again for comments on fossil fuels.

https://www.businessinsider.com/cop28-al-jaber-there-is-no-science-fossil-fuels-climate-2023-12 

 Bill Ackman says antisemitism is the 'canary in the coal mine' for other discriminatory practices at Harvard

In an open letter, Bill Ackman  argues that the free speech policies cited in defense of pro-Palestine protests are inconsistent and that its hiring practices are discriminatory.

https://www.businessinsider.com/bill-ackman-renews-criticism-harvard-university-over-alleged-antisemitism-discrimination-2023-12 

 Sam Altman's biggest lesson for founders: control freaks win

Altman did not, in practice, start with much control at OpenAI, despite being its CEO and, prior to the blowup, a board member.

https://www.businessinsider.com/sam-altman-lesson-for-founders-be-a-control-freak-2023-12 

 Bitcoin touches $42,000 as gains this year outpace US stocks and gold

Hopes for Fed rate cuts, optimism about a spot ETF approval, and the scheduled halving in 2024 are helping the cryptocurrency rally.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/currencies/bitcoin-price-btc-fed-rate-cuts-crypto-stocks-riot-coinbase-2023-12 

 My family of 6 eats gluten-free. Here are 12 items I always buy at Aldi.

Some of my favorite gluten-free items at Aldi include unsweetened applesauce, frozen fruits and vegetables, and organic coffee pods.

https://www.businessinsider.com/aldi-gluten-free-shopping-list-for-family-2023-12 

 A local politician lost his election by one vote after he decided not to vote for himself

A Washington State council candidate lost by 246 votes to 247 after deciding not to vote for himself because he felt it was "kind of narcissistic."

https://www.businessinsider.com/political-candidate-didnt-vote-lost-election-one-ballot-thurston-washington-2023-12 

 Klarna is freezing hiring and turning to AI tools such as ChatGPT to pick up the slack

Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski has said the Swedish fintech is no longer hiring new staff beyond its engineering department.

https://www.businessinsider.com/klarna-freezes-hiring-shrink-the-company-relies-on-ai-chatgpt-2023-12 

 OpenAI is paying out $51 million to a chip startup that Sam Altman personally invested in, report says

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reportedly invested $1 million of his own money into the chip startup Rain AI.

https://www.businessinsider.com/openai-paying-out-millions-to-chip-startup-sam-altman-invested-2023-12 

 KISS says their future concerts will be performed by 'forever young' digital avatars

"The band deserves to live on because the band is bigger than we are," said KISS singer and guitarist Paul Stanley.

https://www.businessinsider.com/forever-young-digital-avatars-kiss-concert-retirement-2023-12 

 Liz Cheney says now-Speaker Mike Johnson was a 'collaborator' in Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election

Liz Cheney told CBS News that Speaker Mike Johnson's support of Trump's 2020 election claims showed that he was "absolutely" focused on aiding Trump.

https://www.businessinsider.com/liz-cheney-mike-johnson-trump-2020-election-collaborator-legal-challenges-2023-12 

 The Texas GOP voted against a proposed ban on members associating with Nazi sympathizers

The Texas GOP executive committee voted against banning members from associating with Holocaust deniers and Nazi sympathizers, calling the language too vague.

https://www.businessinsider.com/texas-gop-votes-against-ban-association-nazi-sympathizers-holocaust-deniers-2023-12 

 False claims dead Palestinian baby was 'a doll' go viral on social media in the Israel-Hamas disinformation war

The Jerusalem Post, a leading Israeli news outlet, removed and  retracted its article about the Palestinian "doll."

https://www.businessinsider.com/false-claims-dead-palestinian-baby-doll-viral-jerusalem-post-retracts-2023-12 

 3 US cities made the list of the world's top 10 most expensive places to live, report says

Moscow and St Petersburg saw the biggest drop in the rankings, as Western sanctions caused the rouble to collapse against the dollar.

https://www.businessinsider.com/us-cities-included-most-expensive-in-world-2023-12 

 George Kittle's pre-game meal includes loaded breakfast bowls and filets

San Francisco 49ers superstar George Kittle told Business Insider that he's started eating a Starbucks pumpkin loaf before games for good luck.

https://www.businessinsider.com/george-kittle-pre-game-meal-2023-12 

 My family of 4 took a 7-hour train ride across Norway for $283. The incredible views weren't even the best part.

My family and I traveled across Norway via the scenic Bergen Line railway. The family car offered meals, stunning views, and a playroom for kids.

https://www.businessinsider.com/norway-bergen-line-train-travel-with-kids-worth-it-2023-12 

 Photos show the process of collecting snake venom to produce life-saving anti-venom

See the dangerous and intricate process of collecting venom from some of the worlds most toxic snakes and turning it into life saving anti-venom.

https://www.businessinsider.com/photos-process-of-developing-anti-venom-snakebites-2023-11 

 AI could mean free doctors and lawyers for everybody in 10 years, OpenAI investor Vinod Khosla believes

OpenAI investor Vinod Khosla also predicts there will be a billion bipedal robots in 25 years.

https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-could-mean-free-doctors-lawyers-openai-vinod-khosla-prediction-2023-12 

 Putin fears the wrath of soldiers' wives as the Kremlin tries to 'pay off' potential protesters, report says

Anger among Russian troops and their relatives at extended rotation-free deployments is growing, the UK Ministry of Defence said.

https://www.businessinsider.com/putin-fears-wrath-of-soldiers-wives-kremlin-to-buy-off-protests-reports-2023-11 

 IDF 'rejuvenation complex' near Gaza has concerts, massage chairs, buffet, and more — a stark contrast to the horrors of the conflict zone

AN IDF 'rejuvenation complex' offers concerts, video games, massage chairs, a full buffet  — while in nearby Gaza an epic humanitarian crisis  is unfolding.

https://www.businessinsider.com/idf-rejuvenation-center-israel-gaza-strip-soldiers-hamas-airstrikes-2023-11 

 3 questions to ask yourself if your partner's career success is making you jealous

If your partner's career success is sparking jealousy, a psychologist says to consider what the feeling is telling you and whether you can compromise.

https://www.businessinsider.com/partner-career-job-success-jealousy-relationship-2023-11 

 Satellites are the new climate police for oil and gas polluters

Michael Bloomberg pledged $40 million to a new climate initiative that will use satellites to ensure 50 oil and gas companies are cutting methane emissions.

https://www.businessinsider.com/cop28-un-climate-conference-oil-and-gas-methane-emissions-satellites-2023-12 

 Ukraine marines hacked a Russian drone's video feed to find its base and then shelled it, video shows

A Ukrainian drone commander said that electronic warfare specialists were aware of a Russian first-person-view (FPV) drone flying in Kherson and that the feed was "intercepted immediately,"

https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-war-hacked-russia-drone-find-attack-drone-base-2023-12 

 'Beetlejuice 2' is coming in 2024. Here's everything we know about the long-awaited sequel, from the movie's cast to release date.

"Beetlejuice 2" features original cast members Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O'Hara, and Tim Burton returned to direct the movie.

https://www.businessinsider.com/beetlejuice-2-cast-release-date-plot-characters-what-we-know 

 I'm the first plus-sized woman to compete at Miss Universe and I made the top 20. My story is changing society's standards.

Jane Garrett made history at Miss Universe. She also discussed her mental health struggles, and hopes her pageant journey will inspire other women.

https://www.businessinsider.com/meet-jane-garrett-who-made-history-at-miss-universe-2023-12 

 A man was arrested for plotting a 'mass casualty' attack at Elon Musk's Cybertruck launch event, reports say

The 28-year-old Floridian appeared to hate modern technology and had sent threats about Tesla in an Instagram group chat, according to police.

https://www.businessinsider.com/man-arrested-plotting-attack-elon-musk-tesla-cybertruck-launch-2023-12 

 The inmate accused of stabbing Derek Chauvin 22 times was nearing the end of his current sentence

Prosecutors alleged that John Turscak stabbed Derek Chauvin on Black Friday as a symbolic connection to the Black Lives Matter movement.

https://www.businessinsider.com/inmate-accused-of-stabbing-derek-chauvin-2-years-from-release-2023-12 

 'Venice has been lost, but we can still save Florence:' Italy's fight against Airbnb

Even Florence's richest residents can't find year-round rentals because 30% of homes in the city center are on Airbnb, the Wall Street Journal said.

https://www.businessinsider.com/airbnb-florence-italy-short-term-rentals-ban-2023-12 

 Russia appears to be putting jamming tech on its tanks as exploding drones chase down its vehicles to deadly effect

Photos show the jammers Russia is apparently attaching to its tanks and vehicles as both sides of the war try to counter the massive threat of drones.

https://www.businessinsider.com/russias-putting-jamming-tech-on-tanks-to-stop-ukraines-drones-2023-12 

 At failed Gen Z underwear startup Parade, employee firings were often announced to the entire staff on Slack

After Parade sold to a lingerie manufacturer for pennies, some employees blamed Téllez for the company's flameout.

https://www.businessinsider.com/parade-underwear-employees-founder-cami-tellez-collapse-2023-12 

 Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and 'kings' would pay $1B for Mar-a-Lago, Trump expert to testify at NY fraud trial

In an attempt to prove Mar-a-Lago wasn't overvalued, Trump's next defense expert is set to say Bill Gates and "kings" would pay big bucks for his Palm Beach resort.

https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-would-pay-1b-mar-a-lago-fraud-trial-2023-12 

 Millennial parents are trying to figure out how to have boomer grandparents look after their kids without passing on the anxieties they grew up with

After spending their childhoods listening to their parents' worries, millennials want to stop their kids from absorbing their boomer grandparents' anxieties too.

https://www.businessinsider.com/millennial-parents-worry-boomer-grandparents-making-their-kids-anxious-2023-12 

 WHERE ARE THEY NOW: All the 'Project Runway' winners

"Project Runway" has delivered many talented designers including Christian Siriano. Here's what the winners of the past 20 seasons are up to now.

https://www.insider.com/project-runway-winners-where-are-they-now-2019-1 

 The best cheap cell phone plans in 2023

The best cheap cell phone plans offer dependable coverage and service speeds at a range of affordable prices.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/best-cheap-cell-phone-plans 

 Most critics agree: 'May December' successfully swings between camp and drama, offering a searing look at a deeply unsettling relationship

"May December," directed by Todd Haynes, stars Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore, and Charles Melton. Here's what critics are saying about the film.

https://www.businessinsider.com/may-december-netflix-movie-review-critics-2023-11 

 Russia has stopped exchanging POWs because it wants Ukrainian families to think their country is abandoning their loved ones, official says

Russia is refusing to swap POWs so relatives of Ukrainian soldiers believe Ukraine isn't "doing anything to return the soldiers," an official said.

https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-stops-pow-swaps-wants-families-to-blame-ukraine-official-2023-12 

 The 10-year Treasury yield will drop to 3.5% by the end of next year as the massive bond rally will continue, UBS says

Two to three Fed rate cuts should occur next year, likely starting in July, though the market is expecting them to begin earlier, UBS said.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/bonds/treasury-bond-yield-outlook-fed-pivot-interest-rate-cuts-supply-2023-12 

 I stayed in a 250-square-foot trailer on a gorgeous property for $80. I'd choose it over a motel every time.

I stayed in a 250-square-foot camper in West Virginia. The Airbnb had comfortable beds, a kitchen, and beautiful scenery.

https://www.businessinsider.com/stayed-in-renovated-rv-better-than-motel-worth-price-2023-11 

 'Bond King' Bill Gross reportedly made millions betting on the direction of interest rates as investors changed their Fed policy outlook

Fixed income investors have benefitted from a huge rally over the past month, with bonds notching their best performance in nearly 40 years.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/bonds/bond-king-bill-gross-fed-rate-cut-outlook-2024-bet-2023-12 

 5G is set to make watching the Paris Olympics more accessible and intimate

The tech infrastructure for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris features digital innovations and 5G networks. This includes 12,000 connected screens and 8,000 WiFi terminals.  






https://www.businessinsider.com/5g-paris-olympics-more-accessible-intimate-2023-11 

 Biden and Xi are glaringly absent from the UN's climate summit. That doesn't bode well for the world.

The leaders of the world's biggest polluting countries have lost a chance to inject momentum into the talks.

https://www.businessinsider.com/cop28-biden-and-xi-glaringly-absent-from-climate-change-summit-2023-12 

 ChatGPT was treated like the 'second coming of the messiah' and its impact was a big surprise, says Meta's AI chief

Yann LeCun told Forbes the AI bot's impact on the public sphere was a "big surprise to everyone, including OpenAI."

https://www.businessinsider.com/chatgpt-impact-big-surprise-openai-meta-yann-lecun-ai-chatbot-2023-12 

 Gen Z are turning to TikTok for career advice, survey finds, as creators share workplace tips like 'corporate flirting' and being 'delulu'

Almost half of Gen Zers say TikTok benefitted their career and influenced their choice of profession, an EduBirdie survey of 2,000 Gen Zers in the US found.

https://www.businessinsider.com/gen-z-turning-to-tiktok-for-career-advice-survey-2023-12 

 5 red flags to look for when choosing a new home, according to a professional cleaner

A professional cleaner shares the red flags to look for before you move into a new house. Mold, water damage, and caulk are key signs of problems.

https://www.businessinsider.com/red-flags-look-for-moving-new-home-cleaner-2023-11 

 The 9 best rowing machines of 2023

The best rowing machines deliver a full-body workout that anyone can do, regardless of their fitness level.

https://www.insider.com/guides/health/fitness/best-rowing-machine 

 GOP senator says she choked on 'woke policies' at Senate lunch where Rand Paul used Heimlich maneuver to save her life

Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, a trained ophthalmologist, to performed the Heimlich maneuver on his colleague.

https://www.businessinsider.com/joni-ernst-chokes-rand-paul-food-lunch-woke-policies-2023-11 

 One of China's biggest banks has banned analysts from writing bearish research and showing off their wealth

China International Capital Corp. also told employees to avoid wearing luxury brands or disclosing their pay to people outside the bank.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/china-stocks-economy-outlook-crisis-debt-deflation-demand-unemployment-2023-11 

 I was raised in Virginia but didn't appreciate it until I left. Here's what I miss most about my home state.

I was born and raised in Virginia but I didn't appreciate its airport access, history, and outdoor activities until I moved away as an adult.

https://www.businessinsider.com/best-things-living-in-virginia-from-someone-who-left-misses-it-2023 

 This company lets you visit resorts for a day, and it's my new favorite travel hack

Business Insider's reporter spent a day lounging at a colorful hotel pool in California. Instead of paying for a room, she bought a day pass on ResortPass.

https://www.businessinsider.com/resortpass-visit-luxury-hotels-new-favorite-travel-hack-2023-11 

 A couple loves Costco so much they had their engagement photos taken in their local store

When Beth Gasser and Alec Harwerth planned their engagement photo shoot, only one location felt natural to them: Costco.

https://www.businessinsider.com/couple-engagement-shoot-at-costco-photos-2023-11