'Hey, Siri:' Inside Apple's speech AI and the technology behind it

Siri, Apple's voice assistant, combines advanced AI, machine learning, and voice recognition to interpret and respond to user queries and commands.

https://www.businessinsider.com/siri-apple 

 We are 2 brothers who left corporate jobs to start our own sneaker company. Here's how we found our niche in a market dominated by big brands.

Brothers Brandon and Josh Brubaker cofounded Clearweather Footwear, a fusion of their longtime loves: drawing and skateboarding.

https://www.businessinsider.com/clearweather-footwear-skateboarding-brand-founded-by-2-brothers-2024-1 

 Jamie Raskin says GOP lawmakers supporting Trump act like a 'religious cult' and will be 'fit only for selling flowers and incense at Dulles Airport' after he's defeated

Raskin said his GOP colleagues who support Trump will be "selling flowers and incense" at the airport after Trump's "religious cult" is defeated.

https://www.businessinsider.com/jamie-raskin-gop-donald-trump-religious-cult-capitol-riot-election-2024-1 

 Our Journalism: A Note from CEO Barbara Peng



https://www.businessinsider.com/our-journalism-a-note-from-ceo-barbara-peng-2024-1 

 How Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen makes and spends his millions

Josh Allen signed a staggering $258 million contract with the Bills in 2021, making him one of the highest-paid players in the NFL.

https://www.businessinsider.com/josh-allen-net-worth-bills-quarterback-earns-millions 

 The must-have ingredients a cookbook author always has on hand for making Mediterranean-style dishes

Explore the flavors of the Mediterranean with the delicious and healthy ingredients  food blogger Suzy Karadsheh always has in her kitchen.

https://www.businessinsider.com/best-healthiest-ingredients-must-use-following-mediterranean-diet-2024-1 

 Family man's assassin past revealed after he was killed in front of his wife and child

A man was killed in front of his wife and child in Brazil last week. After authorities attempted to identify him, his hidden hitman past was revealed.

https://www.businessinsider.com/hitman-secret-past-revealed-after-killed-in-front-of-family-2024-1 

 A South Carolina man killed his son in 1989, then staged a scene discovering his body and walked free for 34 years, police say

The Berkeley County sheriff said investigators believe the suspects "staged" a scene to cover up their part in the murder of a 5-year-old boy in 1989.

https://www.businessinsider.com/father-stepmother-charged-1989-cold-case-murder-5-year-old-2024-1 

 Washington state spent over $700,000 on giant boulders to deter homeless encampments

Before installing the boulders, Washington state officials said they focused on sheltering homeless people who were previously camped along highways.

https://www.businessinsider.com/washington-spent-thousands-boulders-deter-homeless-camps-2024-1 

 Moderate Democrats could save House Speaker Johnson from wrath of hard-line conservatives over spending deal, says report

Moderate Democrats are gearing up to defend Speaker Mike Johnson as he faces criticism over the spending deal from hard-right GOP, NBC News reported.

https://www.businessinsider.com/moderate-democrats-ready-to-back-speaker-mike-johnson-amid-republican-backlash-2024 

 Female saboteurs who poisoned 46 Russian soldiers in Crimea are on the run after shoot-out with police, say reports

There have been several reports of female saboteurs giving Russian soldiers food or drinks arsenic and rat poison.

https://www.businessinsider.com/2-women-who-poisoned-46-russian-troops-in-shoot-out-with-fsb-report-2024-1 

 Almost half of the world's population will vote in a national election this year. These are 9 elections to watch.

More than 40% of the world's population is expected to vote in more than 50 national elections this year.

https://www.businessinsider.com/9-elections-to-watch-2024-the-biggest-election-year-history-2024-1 

 Keith Lee cut his food tour of the Bay Area short, saying it's 'not a place for tourists right now'

The TikTok food critic said he was shocked by the amount of people living in tents and cars in the Bay Area.

https://www.businessinsider.com/keith-lee-cuts-bay-area-food-tour-short-2024-1 

 Hertz dumping 20,000 EVs is a warning to electric-car owners everywhere

Hertz is selling 20,000 EVs, citing costs of repairs and maintenance. The move highlights the "hidden" costs of EV ownership, says one analyst.

https://www.businessinsider.com/ev-maintenance-repair-hidden-costs-ownership-hertz-tesla-2024-1 

 Vintage photos taken 100 years ago show what life was like in 1924

It's no surprise that life in 1924 was drastically different than it is in 2024. Photos show how people's day-to-day lives looked 100 years ago.

https://www.businessinsider.com/1924-photos-life-was-like-100-years-ago-2024-1 

 The McBrooms, one of YouTube's most notorious couples, are divorcing

"As heartbreaking as it is, I also feel liberated," Catherine Paiz wrote in her Instagram post.

https://www.businessinsider.com/the-ace-family-catherine-paiz-austin-mcbroom-divorce-instagram-2024-1 

 'Shark Tank' star Kevin O'Leary says he would never buy bitcoin ETFs. 'They add no value to me.'

"Why would I pay these fees? It's completely unnecessary and they add no value to me," Kevin O'Leary said on Fox Business.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/currencies/shark-tank-kevin-oleary-bitcoin-etfs-btc-sec-digital-gold-2024-1 

 Every piece of gear in a New Zealand Army soldier's 72-hour bag

A New Zealand Army soldier serving in the 16th Field Regiment shows us every piece of gear he would take on a 72-hour mission.

https://www.businessinsider.com/every-piece-gear-new-zealand-army-soldier-72-hour-bag-2024-1 

 Don't worry about US debt because household wealth is 4 times bigger, former Fed economist says

"Politics is the real threat, not the level of borrowing. A country that prioritizes the size of the federal debt has bad priorities."

https://www.businessinsider.com/us-debt-household-wealth-federal-default-deficit-interest-rate-costs-2024-1 

 Super commuters can spend 14 hours traveling to and from work. The grind can be exhausting, but the savings can be great.

Some people choose to live in cheaper cities or near family and still make it to the office. They said their epic commutes are worth it... for now.

https://www.businessinsider.com/super-commuters-by-plane-to-nyc-from-ohio-south-carolina-2024-1 

 11 of the best breakfasts you can make in an air fryer, according to chefs

According to professional chefs, everything from bacon and sausage to doughnuts and cinnamon rolls can be made in an air fryer for breakfast.

https://www.businessinsider.com/best-breakfast-to-cook-in-air-fryer-according-to-chefs 

 I went snorkeling to see the world's first underwater sculpture park

I traveled to Grenada to see the world's first underwater sculpture park. In addition to being beautiful, the sculptures serve as artificial reefs.

https://www.businessinsider.com/underwater-sculpture-museum-grenada-photos-2024-1 

 I moved to Singapore for my boyfriend and landed what I thought was my dream job. Then everything fell apart.

Miriam Deliva moved to Singapore with her ex-boyfriend in 2018. It was expensive and stressful, and she missed her lifestyle and family in Australia.

https://www.businessinsider.com/moved-singapore-relationship-dream-job-both-ended-australia-2024-1 

 How the new cast of 'Mean Girls' compares to the stars of the 2004 movie

A remake of "Mean Girls" based on the 2004 film and  Broadway musical hits theaters on January 12. Here's how the cast compares to the original one.

https://www.businessinsider.com/mean-girls-musical-movie-cast-characters-new-vs-old-2024-1 

 The best gaming monitors in 2024

The best gaming monitors have fast refresh rates, high resolutions, and rich colors. Here are our top picks from brands like LG, Asus, and Alienware.

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

 The best cheap phones in 2024

The best cheap phones offer exceptional value without sacrificing performance, battery life, or camera quality.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/best-cheap-phones 

 The 'preppy' look is changing, and it involves a lot more pink and bowties

Older users who associate preppy with argyle sweaters and tennis skirts are confused by the shift to pink outfits and colorful ribbons.

https://www.businessinsider.com/preppy-fashion-style-aesthetic-change-gen-alpha-girly-pink-colorful-2024-1 

 Italian cook 'The Pasta Queen' hits back at people who think she should wear a hairnet in her popular cooking videos

Nadia Caterina Munno, known as "The Pasta Queen," was tired of people criticizing how she wore her hair in her popular cooking videos.

https://www.businessinsider.com/pasta-queen-responds-to-criticism-about-cooking-with-hair-down-2024-1 

 The US gave the Houthis a final warning. The Iran-backed rebels answered with their biggest-ever missile and drone attack.

The US and UK shot down a combination of 18 one-way attack drones, two anti-ship cruise missiles, and one anti-ship ballistic missile on Tuesday.

https://www.businessinsider.com/us-gave-houthis-final-warning-iran-rebels-answered-huge-attack-2024-1 

 4 signs you're the family scapegoat, and how it can affect your future relationships

Being the family scapegoat can affect other relationships in your life. You may have trust issues and seek out friends who are critical of you.

https://www.businessinsider.com/family-scapegoat-signs-effects-2024-1 

 France's new prime minister is 34 years old. Here are the youngest national leaders in the world, ranked by age.

France's newly appointed prime minister, Gabriel Attal, is 34 years old. Other countries across the world have leaders in their 30s.

https://www.businessinsider.com/the-youngest-national-leaders-in-the-world-ranked-by-age-2017-10 

 The 5 best snow shovels of 2024

Clear snow-covered driveways and sidewalks with a quality snow shovel. High-performing options include compact, ergonomic, and electric picks.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/home/best-snow-shovel 

 The best dog winter coats of 2024, tested and reviewed

The best dog winter coats keep pups warm and dry in cold and snow. Our top picks include insulated, water-resistant jackets for small and large dogs.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/pets/best-snow-jacket-for-dogs 

 The 3 antiaging products everyone should start using after they turn 30, according to a celebrity facialist

Celebrity facialist Candace Marino, whose clients include Kourtney Kardashian and Miranda Kerr, revealed her three essential antiaging products.

https://www.businessinsider.com/skincare-products-everyone-should-use-in-their-thirties-2024-1 

 Stylists reveal 8 shoe trends that are in and 6 that are out this year

Style experts say people should swap out combat boots, flip-flops, and boat shoes for loafers, school shoes, and kitten heels in their 2024 wardrobes.

https://www.businessinsider.com/shoe-trends-whats-popular-and-going-out-in-2024 

 Trump fraud judge jokes 'Are we gonna be shot' hours after bomb threat as Trump watches closing arguments in NY civil trial

Taking the bench hours after a 'fertilizer bomb' threat nearly delayed closings, the judge made no direct mention of the incident.

https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-fraud-trial-judge-jokes-of-photogs-are-we-gonna-be-shot-2024-1 

 CHART OF THE DAY: AMC Entertainment has plunged 99% from its meme-stock peak to all-time lows

The theater chain has struggled despite a rebound in movie ticket sales and new growth initiatives, including investing in a gold miner.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/amc-entertainment-stock-price-crash-99-percent-meme-record-low-2024-1 

 11 red-carpet looks that have missed the mark in 2024 so far — sorry

The 2024 awards season is in full swing. Some celebrities have pulled off daring looks this year, while others wore outfits that fell flat.

https://www.businessinsider.com/celebrity-red-carpet-looks-outfits-missed-mark-2024-1 

 I tried 6 brands of cottage cheese to find the best one to buy right now

I bought six brands of cottage cheese from grocery stores to find the best. From Aldi's Friendly Farms to Good Culture, here's how they stacked up.

https://www.businessinsider.com/which-brand-has-best-cottage-cheese-grocery-store-ranking 

 Charles Barkley and ESPN's Dan Graziano take shots at 'attention-hungry' Aaron Rodgers amid Jimmy Kimmel feud

Barkley and Graziano addressed the feud between Jimmy Kimmel and Aaron Rogers in separate interviews on Wednesday. They were both on Kimmel's side.

https://www.businessinsider.com/charles-barkley-dan-graziano-aaron-rodgers-jimmy-kimmel-feud-2024-1 

 McDonald's is bringing back its Double Big Mac to US restaurants – here's when you can get it

Unlike a standard Big Mac, which contains two patties, the jumbo-sized burger has four.

https://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-double-big-mac-burger-restaurant-food-four-patties-overhaul-2024-1 

 The 10 most expensive states to retire in

Hawaii is the most expensive state for a comfortable retirement at over $2 million for 25 years, followed by Massachusetts, California, and New York.

https://www.businessinsider.com/most-expensive-states-to-retire-in-hawaii-massachusetts-california-million-2024-1 

 Honda's two new EVs might give Tesla's Cybertruck some competition in the futuristic-looking vehicle category

The Cybertruck's style might be catching on. Honda unveiled two concept cars on Tuesday at CES with a futuristic look.

https://www.businessinsider.com/honda-new-evs-futuristic-look-tesla-cybertruck-saloon-spacehub-2024-1 

 Jennifer Lawrence says she was worried about Robert De Niro at her wedding rehearsal dinner, so she told him to 'go home'

Jennifer Lawrence says she was worried about Robert De Niro not knowing anybody and guests feeling cold at her wedding rehearsal dinner.

https://www.businessinsider.com/jennifer-lawrence-told-robert-de-niro-go-home-wedding-rehearsal-2024-1 

 Trump boasts he's 'proud' about his role in overturning Roe v. Wade, the issue that has become ballot box poison for Republicans

"Nobody else was going to get that done but me, and we did it, and we did something that was a miracle," Trump said of abortion during his town hall.

https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-abortion-roe-v-wade-supreme-court-gop-primary-2024-1 

 Taiwan can 'never win' a war against China, its ex-president says

Ma, Taiwan's president from 2008 to 2016, said it was "too optimistic" to hope Taiwan can hold China off before US forces arrive.

https://www.businessinsider.com/taiwan-never-win-war-china-ex-president-ma-ying-jeou-2024-1 

 Lawyers place lien on Ye's Malibu home: 'If someone wants to buy Kanye's Malibu home, they'll have to deal with us first.'

Lawyers representing an ex-employee hired by Ye filed the lien on the artist's Malibu beachfront home in an effort to collect alleged unpaid wages.

https://www.businessinsider.com/ye-kanye-53-million-malibu-home-lien-tony-saxon-lawsuit-2024-1 

 Nick Saban, the Alabama football coach who won 7 national titles, is retiring, reports say

Nick Saban won six national titles for the University of Alabama since 2007 and is regarded as one of the greatest college football coaches ever.

https://www.businessinsider.com/nick-saban-alabama-football-coach-won-7-titles-retires-reports-2024-1 

 Facing threats from all around, Israel tested a new 'All-in-One' weapon to shoot them out of the sky

Israel's defense ministry said a recent trial involved a new configuration for the Spyder air-defense system called "All-in-One."

https://www.businessinsider.com/facing-threats-from-above-israel-tested-new-air-defense-weapon-2024-1 

 The best non-alcoholic whiskey, according to our blind taste test

Even the best non-alcoholic whiskey will never be mistaken for the real thing, but these alternatives make excellent mocktails. We chose two top picks.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/kitchen/best-non-alcoholic-whiskey 

 Russian glide bombs have been a huge headache for Ukraine, and Moscow says it's making new ones

The 'Drel' bomb completed testing, and serial production will begin sometime this year, according to Russian state media.

https://www.businessinsider.com/russian-glide-bombs-headache-ukraine-moscow-making-new-ones-2024-1 

 Rep. Lauren Boebert's ex-husband was arrested and charged with assault after their altercation at a restaurant. Here's a timeline of their relationship.

Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado and her ex-husband, Jayson Boebert, got married in 2005 and have four sons. Their divorce was finalized in October.

https://www.businessinsider.com/lauren-boebert-husband-kids-relationship-timeline-photos 

 Judge delays sentencing for Mississippi police 'goon squad' that tortured and sexually assaulted two Black men

The six cops, who called themselves the 'goon squad,' pleaded guilty to state and federal charges in August for torturing two Black men.

https://www.businessinsider.com/sentencing-postponed-rankin-mississippi-cops-tortured-black-men-2024-1 

 The best pour-over coffee makers, tested and reviewed

The best pour-over coffee makers have an even water flow, good temperature retention, and consistently brew great coffee. Here are our top picks.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/kitchen/best-pour-over-coffee-maker 

 Taco Bell is adding 'meal-sized' menu items for $3 or less as consumers hunt for fast food bargains

Fast food chain Taco Bell shakes up value menu by removing items and replacing them with meal-sized foods as consumers hunt for bargains.

https://www.businessinsider.com/taco-bell-adds-meal-sized-value-menu-items-removes-items-2024-1 

 My best friend of almost 2 decades ended our friendship through a text from her husband. It shocked me, but I learned a lot about self-love.

After 20 years of friendship, our relationship came to a close after a text from my former best friend's husband. It taught me a lot about self-love.

https://www.businessinsider.com/what-ending-friendship-through-text-taught-self-love-2024-1 

 A new material discovered by AI could reduce lithium use in batteries

Microsoft said the material could potentially reduce lithium use in batteries by up to 70%.

https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-discovers-new-material-to-reduce-lithium-use-in-batteries-2024-1 

 The coldest temperature recorded in every state

Unlike the -80-degree Fahrenheit weather in Alaska, Hawaii is the only state that has yet to report a temperature below zero degrees Fahrenheit.

https://www.insider.com/coldest-temperature-on-record-every-state 

 Harvard's president stepping down is giving the GOP the green light to probe other top universities

Republicans are pouncing on Harvard president Claudine Gay's resignation to step up their probes of top colleges.

https://www.businessinsider.com/harvard-president-steps-down-republican-house-probe-analysis-2024-1 

 The 7 best Samsung TVs in 2024

Samsung makes lots of great TVs for all budgets. Here are our top picks, including colorful 4K displays and the company's latest flagship 8K QLED set.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/best-samsung-tvs 

 The 9 best men's underwear in 2024, tested and reviewed

A solid pair of underwear should be comfortable, supportive, and never lose its shape. These are our favorite brands making the best men's underwear.

https://www.insider.com/guides/style/best-underwear-men 

 The 13 best cat litter boxes of 2024, tested and reviewed

The best cat litter boxes are easy to clean and provide strong odor control. Our top picks include automatic, self-cleaning, and multiple cat boxes.

https://www.insider.com/guides/pets/best-litter-box 

 'Buckle up': Eli Lilly is set to 'dominate' the GLP-1 weight loss market in 2024 as Zepbound prescriptions soar, BMO says

"This is early validation that Lilly's franchise will dominate the landscape in 2024," BMO said of weekly drug prescription data.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/eli-lilly-stock-glp-1-weight-loss-zepbound-dominate-market-2024-1 

 This $500 dog bed for humans was one of the trendiest gifts of the year

Google search interest for the Plufl human dog bed spiked 1,650% in the last year.

https://www.businessinsider.com/plufl-dog-bed-for-humans-gift-shark-tank-2024-1 

 Russian warplane accidentally bombed its own side during a massive missile attack on Ukraine

Russia's defense ministry claimed there were no casualties after an "emergency aircraft munition release" struck a village inside Russian territory.

https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-accidentally-bombs-own-village-during-missile-attack-on-ukraine-2024-1 

 Cheer up Elon – at least Tesla's still winning EV races in Scandinavia

Tesla is selling more cars than ever in Sweden and Norway despite an ongoing wave of industrial action.

https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-tesla-increasing-market-share-sweden-norway-strikes-byd-2024-1 

 Russian oil tankers bound for India are turning around amid scuffle over payments to Moscow

The Russian oil tankers had been idling close to India for more than a month before turning back, Bloomberg ship-tracking data shows.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/commodities/russia-oil-india-ships-moscow-us-sanctions-ukraine-war-revenue-2024-1 

 A Florida man was charged with animal cruelty after admitting to intentionally driving over a deer and filming it for TikTok

Florida man Clay Kinney faces animal cruelty charges after admitting to intentionally running over a deer for a TikTok video, authorities say.

https://www.businessinsider.com/florida-man-arrested-tiktok-video-deer-animal-cruelty-2024-1 

 Color expert shares 8 shades you should use in your kitchen this year

According to a color expert, the best hues for your kitchen in 2024 include copper, green, deep blues, and rich reds.

https://www.businessinsider.com/best-colors-for-kitchen-this-year-2024-from-color-expert 

 An Australian woman used her BYD electric car to power her son's dialysis machine during a blackout

A BYD electric car acted as a life-saving power generator during extreme weather in Australia.

https://www.businessinsider.com/byd-electric-car-powers-life-saving-machine-during-blackout-2024-1 

 Americans are right to feel miserable about the economy, Reagan economist Art Laffer says

Cooling inflation and a flat unemployment rate don't matter as much to people as prices and jobs, according to Laffer.

https://www.businessinsider.com/economy-inflation-jobs-growth-bidenomics-reagan-advisor-art-laffer-2024-1 

 China's economy is in so much trouble that even Xi Jinping's admitting that businesses are having a 'tough time'

An official survey of China's manufacturers showed  factory activity contracted for the third straight month in December.

https://www.businessinsider.com/china-economy-gdp-xi-jinping-admits-tough-time-enterprises-jobs-2024-1 

 Russia says it has a hit list of potential targets to seize if the West confiscates its assets to help Ukraine

The West froze $300 billion in Russian central bank assets following its invasion of Ukraine. G7 leaders are set to discuss how to seize them legally.

https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-economy-kremlin-list-western-assets-seizure-moscow-ukraine-aid-2024-1 

 Americans are increasingly concerned about foreign policy, but the economy remains the top priority for 2024, poll finds

Four in 10 named foreign policy when asked for 5 issues the government should focus on this year, but the economy is still by far the main concern.

https://www.businessinsider.com/americans-are-increasingly-concerned-about-foreign-policy-poll-shows-2024-1 

 I run a website teaching people how best to earn miles. These are the 7 worst mistakes I see consumers make with their credit cards.

Dave Grossman runs the website MilesTalk, where he explains how to maximize points and get perks like two-for-one US airline tickets for a year.

https://www.businessinsider.com/worst-credit-card-mistakes-miles-rewards-points-tips-expert-spend-2023-12 

 Biden's promised economic agenda remains stalled, from student-debt relief to a minimum-wage hike and beyond

From student-loan relief to  reversing Trump's tax cuts, Biden's 2020 economic agenda remains largely on ice, a Wall Street Journal analysis shows.

https://www.businessinsider.com/bidens-key-2020-economic-promises-remain-stalled-analysis-2024-1 

 Big Tech stocks ruled the market this year. You'd be unwise to bet against them in 2024, analysts say.

The "Magnificent Seven" Big Tech group has accounted for three-quarters of the S&P 500's total gains this year, according to Goldman Sachs.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-outlook-magnificent-seven-big-tech-apple-microsoft-nvidia-2024-1 

 From stocks to commodities, here are 5 under-the-radar assets that saw huge gains in 2023

From Abercrombie & Fitch stock to cocoa futures to uranium prices, a handful of assets saw surprisingly strong gains this year.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-commodities-price-jump-cocoa-olive-oil-abercrombie-2023-2023-12 

 Cities to watch in 2024: This Texas hub is attracting more homebuyers than Austin and Dallas with its affordability and jobs

New Braunfels, a small Texas city best known for the annual Wurstfest celebration, is winning people over with its small-town charm.


https://www.businessinsider.com/moving-to-new-braunfels-texas-real-estate-jobs-schlitterbahn-wurstfest-2024-1 

 Homeless people in Vancouver were given $5,500 cash, no strings attached. They used it to secure housing and even start saving.

Homeless people in Vancouver got a lump sum of $5,500, no strings attached. How they used the cash shows universal basic income alleviates poverty.

https://www.businessinsider.com/homeless-people-vancouver-universal-basic-income-2024-1 

 Murder-suicides are devastating families across the US this holiday season, and experts warn the problem is getting worse

Suspected murder-suicides or familicides occurred in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New York, and Texas in December.

https://www.businessinsider.com/murder-suicides-across-us-december-problem-getting-worse-2023-12 

 Why AI might make us have fewer friends at work

Artificial intelligence could make us lonelier on the job. But it could give us more time to connect with coworkers, and make us hungrier for human connection.

https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-lonelier-at-work-friends-connect-with-coworkers-2023-12 

 Stock-market gurus predicted a grim 2023. They were dead wrong.

Cooling inflation and the rise of AI helped stocks to defy Wall Street analysts' gloomy predictions this year.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-outlook-ai-inflation-federal-reserve-rally-bull-market-2023-12 

 Check out the 6,000-calorie daily diet an NFL lineman used to gain 20 pounds while lowering his blood pressure

Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Lane Johnson switched to a protein-rich diet to gain weight and lower blood pressure.

https://www.businessinsider.com/nfl-lineman-diet-gain-weight-lower-blood-pressure-lane-johnson-2023-12 

 Home buyers are finally seeing a light at the end of the tunnel, but it is going to be painful for homeowners and sellers

Redfin's CEO says the housing market is at "rock bottom." That may be true for some, but for others, the crunch can still get worse.

https://www.businessinsider.com/real-estate-housing-market-prices-mortgage-rates-buyers-sellers-2023-10 

 The 25-year office construction boom that transformed New York City's skyline has hit the brakes, driven in part by record office vacancies

Manhattan had long been king when it came to office construction. But high vacancy rates have sent the real estate market into uncharted territory.

https://www.businessinsider.com/nyc-manhattan-office-construction-record-vacancies-remote-work-property-taxes-2023-12 

 Pastor accused of trying to throw a cook into a deep fryer at McDonald's for 'disrespecting' his wife

The pastor's wife, a manager-in-training at the North Carolina branch,  said that staff were "disrespecting" her, according to police records.

https://www.businessinsider.com/north-carolina-pastor-arrested-tried-to-deep-fry-mcdonalds-cook-2023-12 

 11 senior Iranian officers killed in Israeli airstrike on Syrian airport, report says

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps  has refuted the claim, with Ramezan Sharif, a spokesperson for the group, labeling the report "baseless."

https://www.businessinsider.com/senior-iranian-irgc-officers-killed-syria-airport-airstrike-report-2023-12 

 I'm a chef. Here are the 13 best things I bought at Costco this year.

I'm a chef in New York City. The best things I bought from Costco this year include things like Kerrygold salted butter and Banza chickpea pasta.

https://www.businessinsider.com/best-things-costco-this-year-chef-reveals-2023-12 

 The daughter of multi-millionaire oil tycoon Charles Koch thought she had to be liked to deserve to exist, until MDMA therapy

Elizabeth Koch, who's tied to conservative causes through her fathers conglomerate, invests in MDMA therapy. Rachel Nuwer tells why in her new book.

https://www.businessinsider.com/mdma-therapy-helped-oil-heir-koch-overcome-buried-pain-2023-11 

 New Year's resolutions are kind of outdated

New Year's resolutions mean another year of unattainable goals, but what if we ditched them altogether?

https://www.businessinsider.com/new-years-resolutions-are-kind-of-outdated-2023-12 

 The Santa Claus rally in stocks may end abruptly - and an economic slump looks assured in 2024, top economist David Rosenberg says

Stock investors face a "nasty January," and the US economy is showing cracks based on recent data, David Rosenberg said.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-outlook-david-rosenberg-santa-hangover-economy-recession-2024-2023-12 

 The US debt mountain is growing so fast the government could soon be spending more on interest payments than on defense

The US's ballooning debt burden could eventually chip away at the demand for Treasury bonds, according to Capital Group.

https://www.businessinsider.com/debt-economy-treasury-bonds-israel-hamas-defense-spending-capital-economics-2023-10 

 China's Huawei reports nearly $100 billion in sales and claims it has overcome the 'siege' of US sanctions

The Shenzhen-based tech giant forecast nearly $100 billion in annual sales, boosted thanks to the release of the Mate 60 Pro smartphone in August.

https://www.businessinsider.com/huawei-sales-bounced-back-this-year-defying-us-sanctions-china-2023-12 

 I tried the 5-hour rule, a strategy used by moguls like Oprah and Bill Gates. I have a tweak to make it even better.

The 5-hour rule, followed by Oprah, Warren Buffett, and Bill Gates, is about devoting one hour a day, five days a week, to learning something new.

https://www.businessinsider.com/i-tried-5-hour-rule-bill-gates-oprah-improvement-2023-12 

 Airbnb gave a millennial couple $100,000 to build a wacky house in Malaysia. So they did.

In 2022, Airbnb held a competition that would award 100 people $100,000 each to build quirky, short-term vacation rentals for the platform.

https://www.businessinsider.com/millennial-couple-floating-coconut-home-airbnb-langkawi-malaysia-2023-12 

 Instagram influencers, watch out: AI is already coming for your jobs

AI influencers are striking six-figure deals with luxury brands trying to cut marketing costs. It's making human influencers antsy, the FT reported.

https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-already-replacing-instagram-influencers-jobs-2023-12 

 3 Americans say they moved to Texas for the low taxes, jobs, and friendly people

People are moving to Texas — and sticking around — for a variety of reasons, including the state's friendly tax policies and plentiful job opportunities.

https://www.businessinsider.com/moving-texas-jobs-houston-dallas-income-taxes-weather-food-state-2023-12 

 A new California law regulating online content moderation will force X to reveal how it reviews hate speech

After Elon Musk's X failed suit over California's AB587 citing free speech concerns, the site will be made to reveal its content moderation policies.

https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-x-content-moderation-polices-california-law-ab587-2023-12 

 Kathy Griffin files for divorce from husband she married on New Year's Day 2020

Kathy Griffin filed for divorce from her longtime partner, Randy Bick, capping off an eventful year of celebrity splits.

https://www.businessinsider.com/kathy-griffin-files-for-divorce-from-longtime-partner-randy-bick-2023-12 

 Actor Francia Raísa said she didn't talk 'much' to Selena Gomez for 6 years after giving her a kidney

In an interview with USA Today, Francia Raísa said she "hadn't spoken much" to Selena Gomez after donating one of her kidneys to the star in 2017.

https://www.businessinsider.com/francia-raisa-didnt-talk-much-to-selena-gomez-for-years-2023-12 

 Cher has 2 sons. Here's what to know about Chaz Bono and Elijah Blue Allman.

On December 27, Cher filed for conservatorship of her son, Elijah Blue Allman, claiming he has "severe mental health and substance abuse issues."

https://www.businessinsider.com/cher-sons-chaz-bono-elijah-blue-allman-everything-to-know-2023-12