How Christmas is celebrated in 21 places around the world

People all around the world have their own ways of celebrating Christmas. We rounded up some common Christmas traditions around the world.

https://www.businessinsider.com/christmas-around-the-world-2018-12 

 Whole Foods didn't break the law by punishing workers who wore pins and face masks with BLM slogans, judge rules

The judge said that wearing these items wasn't a protected activity and Whole Foods could therefore discipline staff for violating its uniform policy.

https://www.businessinsider.com/whole-foods-blm-pins-face-masks-punish-workers-discharge-discipline-2023-12 

 Tesla will win back its $1 trillion market cap in 2024 with Elon Musk's price war looking like a 'poker move for the ages,' Wedbush says

It would still need to add another $190 billion worth of market cap to reclaim the trillion-dollar valuation.

https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-tesla-stock-ev-price-war-wedbush-dan-ives-2023-12 

 Colombia says it will try to recover treasures from 'holy grail of shipwrecks' worth billions

The shipwreck of the San José galleon is believed to be carrying billions of dollars worth of items. It sank in 1708.

https://www.businessinsider.com/colombia-san-jose-warship-recover-treasures-holy-grail-shipwrecks-billions-2023-12 

 Japan Airlines is looking at hydrogen-electric-powered aircraft as a solution to the aviation industry's carbon problem

Japan Airlines' new partners have all completed successful hydrogen-electric flights this year. But challenges remain.

https://www.businessinsider.com/japan-airlines-hydrogen-planes-2023-12 

 A man was outraged after he said he was charged $67 for two waters and a coffee in Las Vegas

"The biggest criminal situation I've ever been involved in," Mike Maljak said about the price of the water and coffee.

https://www.businessinsider.com/influencer-overpriced-water-coffee-las-vegas-hotel-resort-inflation-2023-12 

 The 7 best standing desks in 2023, tested and reviewed

Based on research, testing, and an ergonomics expert's advice, we found the best standing desks, from smart desks to converters, at a range of prices.

https://www.insider.com/guides/home/best-standing-desk 

 I'm an interior designer. I love HomeGoods, but there are 7 things I never buy there.

As an interior designer, there are things I never buy at HomeGoods, like large mirrors and couches, even though I love the chain.

https://www.businessinsider.com/homegoods-things-not-to-buy-interior-designer-2023-12 

 My boyfriend broke up with me on Christmas after telling me I was his dream girl

My boyfriend and I enjoyed a romantic Christmas followed by dinner with friends, but he broke up with me that night out of nowhere and ruined the day.

https://www.businessinsider.com/boyfriend-broke-up-with-me-dumped-on-christmas-2023-12 

 Russia's latest headache is a housing bubble

Putin's government is offering cut-price mortgages to buoy the economy and national mood, but debt woes and inflation are concerns, The Wall Street Journal reported.

https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-ukraine-war-economy-housing-bubble-mortgages-rates-inflation-debt-2023-12 

 Xi Jinping and Russia's PM took a victory lap over the US's failure to economically isolate Russia since its invasion of Ukraine

Xi pledged to further strengthen the nations' ties as trade between them surged past $200 billion in 11 months.

https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-war-china-russia-victory-lap-failed-western-us-sanctions-2023-12 

 A software engineer built a tiny home for his mom and now he has a full-blown business selling DIY plans

Dan Louche set up Tiny Home Builders, which sells step-by-step plans for people who want to build a dwelling but lack the knowledge or experience.

https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-build-own-tiny-home-company-plans-2023-4 

 My husband and I flew 15 hours in economy. Bidding on a 'bubble' seat made the long flight bearable.

Our 15 hours flying in economy was better because we bid on a "bubble" seat to get more space — a few other travel tips helped, too.

https://www.businessinsider.com/how-we-made-a-long-economy-flight-better-bubble-seat-2023-12 

 5 Uber and Lyft drivers share why they plan to keep their ride-hailing jobs, even as pay declines

Some Uber and Lyft drivers say rising competition and upfront fares have made ride-hailing less profitable. But they're not interested in other gig economy jobs.

https://www.businessinsider.com/gig-economy-jobs-uber-lyft-driving-pay-tipping-doordash-instacart-2023-12 

 Vanilla Ice says he was friends with Pablo Escobar but had 'no idea' what he did for a living

In a separate interview with TMZ, the rapper said he only realized something was off when he was questioned by the FBI.

https://www.businessinsider.com/vanilla-ice-friends-with-pablo-escobar-colombian-drug-lord-2023-12 

 My toddler twins were afraid of Santa. Then a mall Santa put them at ease.

My toddler twins were afraid of Santa. But allowing them to sit on mom's lap instead of Santa's made for a great picture, and now they aren't scared.

https://www.businessinsider.com/afraid-of-santa-mall-lap-picture-2023-12 

 Mamma mia! Rising NFL star Tommy DeVito just put an end to his agent's very public beef with a New Jersey pizzeria.

New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito made a free appearance at Coniglio's Old Fashioned Pizzeria on Tuesday.

https://www.businessinsider.com/tommy-devito-new-jersey-pizzeria-feud-2023-12 

 The year of Taylor Swift is ending, but a new era is just beginning - and it could be more powerful than AI

The creator economy is set to double in size in 2024. Smart brands are already recognizing the opportunities that creators present to connect with consumers

https://www.businessinsider.com/the-creator-economy-will-double-in-2024-marking-a-new-era-for-bra-2023-12 

 Airbnb was fined over $10 million for charging Australian users in US currency

Airbnb was fined after customers were led to believe they would be charged in Australian dollars but actually had to pay for rentals in US dollars.

https://www.businessinsider.com/airbnb-fined-after-misleading-australian-customers-about-pricing-2023-12 

 The Fed pausing rate hikes has been a reliable stock-buying signal for 40 years — but this time may be different

"This cycle is decidedly different than any we have experienced for the last several decades, due to the overhang of high inflation."

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-outlook-2024-fed-rate-pause-easing-buying-signal-2023-12 

 A NASA cat named Taters makes history by starring in the first ultra-HD video streamed from deep space

NASA lasers shot this cat video through deep space faster than the internet sent it here on Earth. This is how future Mars astronauts could phone home.

https://www.businessinsider.com/nasa-lasers-stream-ultra-hd-cat-video-from-deep-space-2023-12 

 Here's how every US state's population changed in 2023

South Carolina, Florida, and Texas saw the highest rates of population increase. At the same time, New York saw the largest percent decline.

https://www.businessinsider.com/state-population-growth-declines-map-moving-migration-census-2023-12 

 Bird, once primed to be the Uber of electric scooters and valued at $2.5 billion, just filed for bankruptcy

Bird said on Wednesday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Florida after several years of financial problems.

https://www.businessinsider.com/bird-silicon-valley-electric-scooter-startup-files-for-bankruptcy-2023-12 

 Follow these tips for how to stay sober during the holidays, according to experts

Follow this advice for how to stay sober during the holidays. Mental health experts share their best tips for recovery during the holidays when everyone else is drinking.

https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-stay-sober-during-holidays-tips-advice-2023-12 

 There's an everything bubble across stocks, crypto, and housing — and it will burst spectacularly in 2024, market historian says

Caveat: Dent has been sounding the alarm on markets and the economy for a while, but they've defied his doom saying.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stocks-crypto-house-prices-dent-market-outlook-bubble-crash-recession-2023-12 

 Here's why Adam Neumann's mysterious billion dollar real estate startup will go head-to-head with WeWork

Adam Neumann said Flow would either "compete or partner" with WeWork. But from what I could tell after visiting what will be its first building, Flow doesn't need WeWork.

https://www.businessinsider.com/why-adam-neumanns-real-estate-startup-will-compete-with-wework-2023-12 

 A woman was called 'privileged' for asking if she should tip sanitation workers — but said critics don't 'have the full picture'

Kaidi Dey told BI that after speaking with her landlord, she plans to give $20 gift cards to the garbage men.

https://www.businessinsider.com/woman-called-privileged-entitled-tipping-sanitation-workers-holiday-2023-12 

 Some student-loan borrowers might get up to $20,000 in debt cancellation through Biden's new plan — but experts who helped craft it are pushing for even more

Experts who worked with the Education Department on its new student-loan forgiveness plan expressed frustration at the small scale of proposed relief.

https://www.businessinsider.com/which-student-loan-borrowers-will-get-debt-cancellation-biden-hardship-2023-12 

 39 best long-distance relationship gifts to keep you close

The best long-distance relationship gifts can make you and your loved one feel close even when you're apart. Here are our top picks in 2023.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/gifts/best-long-distance-relationship-gifts 

 Luck is a bigger part of success than you think — but it can only take you so far

Luck plays a much bigger role in career success than most people think. But talent and effort matter, too.

https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-be-successful-luck-talent-effort-2023-12 

 It's getting easier to buy a house as new-home construction sees a surprising jump

November's housing starts unexpectedly climbed 14.8% from the month before, and mortgage rates have continued to trend lower.

https://www.businessinsider.com/housing-market-outlook-construction-starts-homes-prices-mortgage-rates-builders-2023-12 

 I'm a busy mom who shops at Costco. Here are 14 of the best things I bought this year.

As a mom of two in Vancouver, I stock up on pantry and household essentials at Costco. Here are the best things I got at the bulk store in 2023.

https://www.businessinsider.com/costco-best-things-busy-mom-bought-this-year-2023 

 Disney Springs is cheaper to visit than Disney World and equally fun. Here's what it's like during the holidays.

Disney Springs is a free-to-enter shopping and dining center on Walt Disney World property in Florida. Winter is one of the best times to visit.

https://www.insider.com/celebrating-christmas-at-disney-springs-photos-2021-12 

 Give 'The Color Purple' its Oscar already

Warner Bros.' remake of the 1985 movie based on Alice Walker's novel is filled with flashy musical numbers and Oscar-worthy performances.

https://www.businessinsider.com/the-color-purple-review-remake-2023-12 

 I've been a professional baker for 10 years. Everyone who tries these massive sugar cookies asks me for the recipe.

I make these beautiful classic sugar cookies every year for the holidays. I'm a pro baker, but the recipe is so easy.

https://www.businessinsider.com/best-easy-cookie-recipe-icing-professional-baker-2023-12 

 Young Americans are so disgusted by Biden's handling of Israel's war in Gaza that a poll shows they could vote for Trump

A New York Times/Siena College poll shows major warning signs for the White House among a core group within the Democratic Party.

https://www.businessinsider.com/young-americans-vote-trump-over-biden-israel-gaza-war-poll-2023-12 

 The Fed could guide small-cap stocks toward a 'sweet spot' as it gets ready to slash interest rates, longtime Morgan Stanley bear says

The Fed's signal that it could soon start slashing interest rates is great news for small-cap stocks, according to the bank's CIO Mike Wilson.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/everything-rally-small-cap-stocks-to-buy-morgan-stanley-bear-2023-12 

 Nvidia workers warned CEO Jensen Huang that AI might be harmful to minorities. One was so dissatisfied with his response that she quit shortly after.

Nvidia employees Masheika Allgood and Alexander Tsado met with CEO Jensen Huang in 2020 to raise concerns from the company's employees about the dangers of AI, Bloomberg reported.

https://www.businessinsider.com/nvidia-workers-quit-warned-ceo-jensen-huang-ai-harmful-minorities-2023-12 

 18 of the most popular TV shows this year, ranked from worst to best

Critics loved returning seasons of "Abbott Elementary" and "The Bear" but others like "The Idol" and "Velma" didn't impress them as much.

https://www.businessinsider.com/best-and-worst-tv-shows-this-year-critic-ranking-2023-12 

 I'm 34 and my best friend is 62. Our friendship is like a mother-daughter relationship.

Vanessa Gordon is 34 and her best friend is 62. They travel together a lot and have more of a mother-daughter telationship.

https://www.businessinsider.com/age-gap-friendship-like-mother-daughter-relationship-2023-12 

 Nearly a third of Gen Z said technology is making them lonelier — and it's making many spend more

Around 29% of Gen Z respondents to a recent survey said technology is making them lonelier — and it's pushing some to spend more to be social.

https://www.businessinsider.com/gen-z-loneliness-technology-ai-social-media-spending-inflation-millennials-2023-12 

 A New York politician wants Chick-fi-A open seven days week

New York lawmaker proposes legislation requiring all rest stop restaurants to be open seven days a week, potentially impacting nine Chick-fil-A locations.

https://www.businessinsider.com/law-could-change-chick-fil-as-sunday-policy-in-new-york-2023-12 

 Young people are flocking to Florida. It's boosting the state's economy, but living there comes with hidden costs.

Young people are being lured to Florida by weather, no state income tax, and job opportunities. However, the state can also be a financial burden.

https://www.businessinsider.com/why-are-people-moving-florida-home-prices-cost-of-living-2023-12 

 Remote work stifles innovation, a massive new study finds

A review of more than 20 million scientific papers holds some startling insights for the age of working from home.

https://www.businessinsider.com/remote-work-innovation-collaboration-return-to-office-work-from-home-2023-12 

 Facebook how-to: Customization, activity, safety, search, friends, privacy, and more

You can use Facebook to customize friends, see activity, maintain safety, search accounts, manage friend lists, share relationship status, and more.

https://www.businessinsider.com/facebook 

 Don't wait to buy your eggs — more price hikes could be coming

Egg prices appear to be rising again as avian influenza affects chickens. Egg prices doubled in some states in 2022.

https://www.businessinsider.com/egg-prices-poised-to-spike-again-thanks-to-avian-flu-2023-12 

 NY officials lose their temper and shred Trump's fraud-trial 'antics' in a sarcasm-laced filing

The testimony's over, but the acrimony lingers on at the Trump fraud trial.

https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-is-on-the-last-nerve-of-the-ny-attorney-generals-office-snarky-filing-shows-2023-12 

 The new Miss France just made history as the first woman to win with a pixie cut. Somehow, that's controversial.

Eve Gilles, the new Miss France, celebrated her moment as a win for "diversity," but some viewers claimed the pageant was trying to be "woke."

https://www.businessinsider.com/miss-france-controversy-eve-gilles-short-hair-winner-2023-12 

 4 things founders should know before building 5G into a business

5G technology is still misunderstood; founders need to do their research before building the technology into their businesses.

https://www.businessinsider.com/founders-know-before-5g-business-2023-12 

 A London restaurant pulled spaghetti carbonara from its menu, claiming that diners complained too much that it didn't contain cream — and sometimes even asked to add chicken

Some restaurants and home cooks add cream to their carbonara. It's a fiery topic among Italians.

https://www.businessinsider.com/london-restaurant-stopped-selling-carbonara-diners-complained-cream-salty-italian-2023-12 

 A new deal gives the US military 'unimpeded access' to Sweden's bases — including a vital outpost in the heart of northern Europe

Sweden has been reinforcing Gotland Island amid rising tensions with Russia, and now the US military has expanded access to that Baltic Sea outpost.

https://www.businessinsider.com/defense-cooperation-agreement-us-military-unimpeded-access-to-swedish-bases-2023-12 

 The 9 best Netflix documentaries released this year

The best Netflix documentaries of 2023 look at celebrity drama, A-list actors, and true crime investigations.

https://www.businessinsider.com/best-netflix-documentaries-released-2023 

 A gang of robbers in Colorado found themselves high and dry after their getaway car got stolen, police say

"We can't make this stuff up," the Commerce City Police Department wrote in a Facebook comment.

https://www.businessinsider.com/colorado-robbers-getaway-car-got-stolen-during-heist-police-2023-12 

 Florida is rejecting $320 million in federal funding to reduce emissions, calling it 'politicization of our roadways'

Officials turned down $320 million of federal dollars to address infrastructure affected by climate change, claiming the money is politicized.

https://www.businessinsider.com/to-avoid-politicization-roadways-florida-declines-320m-federal-funds-2023-12 

 The deputy editor of newspaper favored by Putin was found dead in her apartment at 35, just a year after the paper's editor-in-chief died

35-year-old Anna Tsareva's boss and editor in chief of the publication Komsomolskaya Pravda was found dead in 2022 at the age of 68.

https://www.businessinsider.com/the-deputy-editor-of-newspaper-favored-by-putin-was-found-dead-at-35-2023-12 

 Senate staffer fired after X-rated video appeared to show him having sex in famous Congress hearing room

Senate staffer Aidan Maese-Czeropski loses job after being accused of filming himself having sex in a hearing room.

https://www.businessinsider.com/senate-staffer-fired-x-rated-video-having-sex-congress-hearing-2023-12 

 7 ways people ruin their own vacations — and what a travel planner would do differently

I work as a travel planner, so I've heard just about every way a vacation can go wrong, from overplanning to falling for too-good-to-be-true "deals."

https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-stop-having-bad-vacations-according-to-travel-planner 

 Pad thai was promoted by the Thai government as noodle 'propaganda'

After a coup in the 1930s, a Thai dictator called for the creation of a national dish to address a rice shortage and build the country's identity.

https://www.businessinsider.com/pad-thai-food-history-thailand-government-propaganda-2023-12 

 I moved from the US to the UK and had to completely change the way I cleaned

When I moved to the UK, I found that boxes of baking soda and white vinegar were hard to find, so I used some tricks to get around cleaning setbacks.

https://www.businessinsider.com/us-vs-uk-cleaning-tips-hacks-ecofriendly-2023-12 

 Homelessness among American veterans increased this year by its largest margin since the US started tracking

On a single day in January this year, over 650,000 people were homeless, according to a newly released analysis from the US government. Of those, more than 35,000 were veterans.

https://www.businessinsider.com/homelessness-us-veterans-increase-largest-margin-yet-2023-12 

 Taylor Swift, the patron saint of surviving breakups, once made a curated playlist for Jessica Chastain to help her get over her ex

More than a decade has passed since Jessica Chastain met Taylor Swift, but the actor remembers it like it was yesterday thanks to the singer's sweet gesture.

https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-made-curated-breakup-playlist-for-jessica-chastain-2023-12 

 I climbed a terrifying 1,200 feet to stay in a transparent pod suspended off the side of a cliff in Peru

My dad and I climbed via ferrata to stay at the Starlodge Adventure Suites in Peru. The property featured stunning views and a jacuzzi.

https://www.businessinsider.com/peru-luxury-hotel-side-of-mountain-worth-it-photos-2023 

 He did it once, and he'll do it again: The GOP primary is structured to give Trump a glide path to nomination

In 2016, Trump took advantage of a divided field as he worked his way to the GOP nomination. Next year, he's poised to win big right out the gate.

https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-super-tuesday-2024-gop-primary-delegate-math-desantis-haley-2023-12 

 10 ancient artifacts that countries are still fighting over

Legendary objects like the Rosetta Stone and the Parthenon Marbles have long been the subjects of hotly contested disputes between countries.

https://www.businessinsider.com/ancient-artifacts-countries-are-still-fighting-over-history-2023-12 

 These are the 2 main takeaways for investors from a year where stocks popped and the economy dodged a recession, according to UBS

Growth, inflation, and headline-grabbing datapoints will carry on driving returns next year, the Swiss bank said.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-outlook-investing-lessons-growth-inflation-unemployment-rate-ubs-2023-12 

 How to use Grok — Elon Musk's rival to OpenAI's ChatGPT

Elon Musk's sometimes spicy rival to OpenAI's ChatGPT is trained on X posts, and can speak with a sense of humor.

https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-use-grok-elon-musk-ai-chatbot-2023-12 

 5 tips for doing your first Ironman, from a coach who has finished the race 19 times

Follow these tips and tricks if you want to perform well in your first Ironman triathlon. It is one of the most grueling races you can participate in.

https://www.businessinsider.com/tips-tricks-how-to-compete-in-your-first-ironman-2023-12 

 Israel says it thought 3 hostages were threats and killed them, the latest friendly fire incident in Gaza

Israel Defense Forces said Friday that Israeli troops mistakenly identified three Israeli hostages "as a threat" during combat in Gaza.

https://www.businessinsider.com/israel-idf-accidentally-killed-hostages-friendly-fire-gaza-2023-12 

 Mediterranean diet breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack ideas from a Spanish dietitian

Try this full day of Mediterranean diet meals. A Spanish breakfast would be toast topped with olive oil, tomatoes, and salt, plus some fruit and a milky coffee.

https://www.insider.com/mediterranean-diet-spanish-breakfast-lunch-snack-dinner-ideas-healthy-eating-2023-11 

 A rare bullish signal just flashed that says the S&P 500 is set to rocket 20% higher in 2024, investment research firm says

A signal that's only been seen seven times since 1979 recently flashed. In every instance, the following year has seen strong gains for stocks.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-outlook-2024-bullish-signal-sp500-prediction-new-high-2023-12 

 'Can cringe be a SEC violation?': $1 trillion investment giant Blackstone is getting roasted for its Eras Tour-inspired holiday video

"Which to bleach first, the eyes or the ears?" the Financial Times asked in a story about the video.

https://www.businessinsider.com/blackstone-taylor-swift-eras-holiday-video-mockumentary-tour-cringe-schwarzman2023-12 

 I hired a personal stylist when I realized I was still wearing all my clothes from college

I hired a personal stylist to upgrade my college-era wardrobe. She helped me style clothes I already had and suggested new items to buy and add to my wardrobe.

https://www.businessinsider.com/stylist-updated-clothing-wardrobe-body-positivity-2023-12 

 Passengers are getting rowdier and doing so way more often, the world's oldest airline says — and alcohol is usually to blame

The rise in people causing trouble on planes and in airport lounges is a "reflection of broader society," a KLM executive said.

https://www.businessinsider.com/unruly-passenger-incidents-have-doubled-since-2019-with-less-capacity-2023-12 

 Jeff Bezos says he loved Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' and Robert Downey Jr.'s character in the film

"I thought the best part of the movie is this bureaucrat played by Robert Downey Jr.," Bezos told Lex Fridman on his podcast.

https://www.businessinsider.com/jeff-bezos-loved-oppenheimer-robert-downey-jr-role-in-film-2023-12 

 Former Spark driver sues Walmart, claiming gig drivers should be considered employees

A former Spark driver says the terms of working for Walmart's delivery service constitute employment, but hourly earnings don't meet minimum wage.

https://www.businessinsider.com/walmart-sued-over-whether-spark-gig-drivers-employees-2023-12 

 Intel says Israel has been dropping thousands of 'dumb' bombs on Gaza. It hasn't exactly been hiding their use.

The high rate at which these 'dumb' bombs are being used calls into question Israel's claims about trying to prevent civilian casualties.

https://www.businessinsider.com/israel-used-thousands-of-unguided-dumb-bombs-strikes-on-gaza-2023-12 

 We've reviewed dozens of Everlane styles over the years — here are our 20 favorites and what to expect from each

We've tested and reviewed nearly all of Everlane's most popular styles. Here's what you can expect from the brand's shoes, sweaters, jeans, and more.

https://www.insider.com/guides/style/everlane-review 

 Former head of Facebook DEI efforts, Barbara Furlow-Smiles, admits she embezzled $4 million from the company

Barbara Furlow-Smiles, who ran DEI initiatives at Facebook from 2017 to 2021, admitted she stole millions from the company, now called Meta.

https://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-meta-dei-executive-barbara-furlow-smiles-pleads-guilty-embezzling-2023-12 

 Rothy's Review: We tested shoes made from recycled plastic and were impressed by their comfort, but found the sizing really varies between styles

Rothy's sustainable shoe collection goes beyond just flats. We also tested their lightweight loafers and found them easy to wear all day.

https://www.insider.com/guides/style/rothys-flats-review 

 Every single celebrity who has been revealed on 'The Masked Singer'

The 10th season of "The Masked Singer" kicked off in September. Demi Lovato, Tom Sandoval, and more stars have been unmasked.

https://www.insider.com/every-celebrity-reveal-on-the-masked-singer 

 Gen Z doesn't want to use your labels to define their sexuality

More Gen Zers identify as "queer" and "bisexual" than other generations. An increasing number of Gen Zers are losing the labels altogether.  


https://www.businessinsider.com/generation-z-cares-values-sexual-identity-queer-2023-12 

 The Fed brought some relief to the housing market

Mortgage rates touched the lowest level in seven months on Thursday following an updated outlook for rate cuts by the Fed in 2024.

https://www.businessinsider.com/housing-market-outlook-federal-reserve-mortgage-rates-prices-homes-interest-2023-12 

 Record-breaking oil production from the US has left OPEC with its lowest crude market share in nearly a decade

The IEA said global oil demand has slowed sharply amid economic turmoil, while the US, Brazil, and Guyana produce huge oil output.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/commodities/oil-prices-outlook-record-us-production-opec-market-share-energy-2023-12 

 A former Google recruiter shares the 4 things that make you look really desperate when job searching

When job searching, an ex-Google recruiter says people should avoid coming across as desperate — employers could take advantage of it.

https://www.businessinsider.com/things-that-make-candidates-look-desperate-job-search-google-recruiter-2023-12 

 The salaries of Wikimedia executives are sparking an online debate about tech sector wages

"A mid career software engineer at FB makes more than that," wrote one user on X.

https://www.businessinsider.com/wikipedia-wikimedia-executive-salaries-sparking-debate-tech-sector-wages-2023-12 

 I was a cruise performer on a luxury ship. I traveled all over Europe and it was unlike any job I've ever had before.

Autumn Sheffy explains what it's like living and working on a cruise ship and how she got the job. She had fun, but her cabin was a metal box.

https://www.businessinsider.com/living-working-cruise-ship-job-performer-what-its-like-2023-12 

 Taylor Swift says 'no one's prouder to be a millennial' than she is

The pop star celebrated her 34th birthday on December 13, 2023.

https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-no-one-prouder-be-a-millennial-2023-12 

 Every single Republican voted to formalize an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden — including one who had long said he was against it

Rep. Buck wrote in an op-ed months ago that the GOP was "relying on an imagined history" as it pursued an impeachment inquiry. He voted for it anyway.

https://www.businessinsider.com/every-house-republican-votes-for-biden-impeachment-inquiry-ken-buck-2023-12 

 I found out my baby didn't have a heartbeat at my 12-week scan. Instead of waiting for the pregnancy to pass, my doctor helped save my life and my uterus.

A mom's uterus was saved after a miscarriage when her 12-week scan showed her baby had no heartbeat. Her doctor emphasized waiting was very risky.

https://www.businessinsider.com/uterus-saved-miscarriage-operation-baby-heartbeat-2023-12 

 Could 'carbon passports' that limit how much we travel be in our future?

The concept would give travelers a limited carbon footprint for transportation each year. In reality, sustainability-travel experts say, it'd be hard to implement and there are better solutions.

https://www.businessinsider.com/could-carbon-passport-be-future-of-travel-2023-12 

 Rudy Giuliani caused $47.5 million in reputational damage to 2 election workers he defamed, expert testifies at trial

Ashlee Humphries calculated the reach of Giuliani's falsehoods and what it would cost to repair the damage.

https://www.businessinsider.com/rudy-giuliani-caused-47-million-damage-georgia-election-workers-expert-2023-12 

 The 57 best subscription boxes you can gift in 2023

The best subscription boxes offer your giftee a way to regularly engage their favorite hobbies and interests. Here are our top picks.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/gifts/subscription-gifts 

 Former head of Facebook DEI efforts, Barbara Furlow-Smiles, admits she embezzled $4 million from the company

Barbara Furlow-Smiles, who ran DEI initiatives at Facebook from 2017 to 2021, admitted she stole millions from the company, now called Meta.

https://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-meta-dei-executive-barbara-furlow-smiles-pleads-guilty-embezzling-2023-12 

 The FCC just closed major loopholes used by businesses and scammers to send an avalanche of unwanted calls and texts

The new ruling closes a major lead generation-based loophole that's plagued consumers for years.

https://www.businessinsider.com/fcc-just-closed-loophole-that-allowed-scammers-to-spam-call-2023-12 

 18 of the most commonly mispronounced dessert names — and how to actually pronounce them

You might be saying words like "macaron" and "mascarpone" all wrong, without even realizing it.

https://www.businessinsider.com/baking-dessert-names-commonly-mispronounced-2023-12 

 Facial recognition tool Pimeyes — which has been used to unmask pornstars and stalk people — is sued by 5 Illinois residents for 'irreparable injury'

A group of Illinois residents is suing facial recognition company Pimeyes alleging that the company violated their privacy when they appeared in the search results without their consent.

https://www.businessinsider.com/facial-recognition-company-pimeyes-sued-under-illinois-privacy-law-2023-12 

 A new report sheds light on how advertising is going at Elon Musk's X — and the numbers aren't good

Big names like Apple, IBM, Walmart, and Disney pulled their ads from X, formerly Twitter, after Elon Musk backed antisemitic views on the platform.

https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-x-twitter-advertising-revenue-decline-report-2023-12 

 China's structural problems mean growth will continue to sag as 'negative animal spirits' move it in the opposite direction as the US, Goldman Sachs president says

"My experience when I was there is that it almost felt like there were negative animal spirits," Goldman Sachs's John Waldron said.

https://www.businessinsider.com/china-economy-growth-outlook-2024-deflation-demand-stimulus-us-goldman-2023-12 

 Millennial parenting is facing a brutal reckoning as TikTok turns against it

Millennial parents say they're trying their best with their kids, but as concerns about Gen Alpha have begun to rise, they're facing increasing criticism online.

https://www.businessinsider.com/millennial-parenting-tiktok-reckoning-2023-12 

 The best Apple Watch in 2023

The Apple Watch lineup has something for everyone, be it in-depth fitness tracking, a premium smartwatch experience, or multi-day battery life.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/best-apple-watch 

 I went holiday shopping at Five Below with a $50 budget and now understand why the store is expanding rapidly

This reporter stayed under budget, even with purchasing a shopping bag and donating $1.

https://www.businessinsider.com/five-below-holiday-shopping-affordable-review-2023-12f 

 The Supreme Court's newest case could be a legal lifeline for Trump and January 6 rioters

The Supreme Court will hear a case challenging whether an accused Jan. 6 rioter can be criminally charged with obstructing Congress.

https://www.businessinsider.com/supreme-court-obstruction-case-donald-trump-january-6-riot-2023-12