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 The 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' showrunner enlisted her father-in-law, who happens to be Ron Perlman, to play a 'baby man' on the show

"Mr. and Mrs. Smith" features a memorable guest appearance from Ron Perlman, who happens to be showrunner Francesca Sloane's father-in-law.

https://www.businessinsider.com/mr-and-mrs-smith-ron-perlman-episode-father-in-law-2024-2 
 Video appears to show Ukraine's new 'Ironclad' drone vehicle firing on a Russian position

The video, which the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense shared, appears to show the ground drone firing at a Russian position.

https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-ironclad-drone-machine-gunning-russian-outpost-video-2024-1 
 The global cities with the best quality of life show how dire the affordability crisis is

Rising costs of housing, food, clothing, and other essentials is making life in some of the world's most "liveable" cities harder.

https://www.businessinsider.com/cities-best-quality-life-also-least-affordable-real-estate-prices-2023-12 
 Sephora hit $10 billion in revenue and workers aren't happy that all they got was a 'stale cookie'

Sephora sent workers a celebratory cookie with a note about hitting $10 billion in revenue — and a reminder not to talk about the note with anyone.

https://www.businessinsider.com/sephora-stale-cookies-workers-revenue-thank-you-2024-1 
 Wealthy travelers are paying $100,000 a week for the most luxurious cabin on Royal Caribbean's new ship —  see inside the floating mansion with a private hot tub

The Ultimate Family Townhouse is reserved for most of 2024 despite being the most expensive cabin on the world's largest cruise ship.

https://www.businessinsider.com/royal-caribbean-icon-of-the-seas-most-expensive-cabin-photo-2024-1 
 Best TV deals in February: Get up to 60% off OLED and QLED displays

TV deals on big-screen models from TCL, Samsung, LG, and Hisense are now available in anticipation of the Super Bowl on February 11.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/deals/best-cheap-tv-deals-sales 
 The 9 best flats in 2024, tested and reviewed

After putting them to the test in everyday life, these are the flats we recommend for their all-around comfort and versatility.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/best-flats 
 A Florida mom was barred from dropping her kids off at a private Christian school over a decal promoting her OnlyFans page

A Florida mom, who goes by Piper Fawn on OnlyFans, was told to park across the street from her kids' school over a decal promoting her adult content.

https://www.businessinsider.com/onlyfans-mom-barred-christian-prep-school-drop-off-florida-decal-2024-2 
 Denny's closes its Oakland restaurant over safety concerns, days after In-N-Out announced plans to do the same

In-N-Out Burger previously said it plans to close its Oakland restaurant in March because of frequent and severe crime.

https://www.businessinsider.com/dennys-in-n-out-burger-close-oakland-restaurant-safety-crime-2024-2 
 A doctor told a 35-year-old who felt like she was suffocating that she was young and healthy. She was having heart failure.

Marian Dancy was diagnosed with peripartum cardiomyopathy, a rare form of heart failure, at age 35. Her first symptom was tired, weak muscles.

https://www.businessinsider.com/woman-suffocating-dismissed-by-doctor-was-suffering-heart-failure-2024-2 
 A millennial who moved from Canada to Florida said the weather and housing are great — but the politics and healthcare could push them out

A millennial moved from Toronto to South Florida for the weather and cheaper housing. The state's politics have raised some concerns.

https://www.businessinsider.com/moving-to-florida-weather-rent-fort-lauderdale-politics-healthcare-millennial-2024-2 
 Mark Zuckerberg was pressured to physically stand up and face families affected by online abuse

Meta's Zuckerberg and other Big Tech CEOs got grilled at a Senate hearing.

https://www.businessinsider.com/mark-zuckerberg-meta-faced-families-online-child-safety-senate-hearing-2024-1 
 The Wall Street strategist that nailed the 2023 bull market is mulling a boost to his 2024 price target after a strong January

"If you don't think the Fed is making a policy error, it's a great year for stocks ahead," Fundstrat's Tom Lee said.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-rally-outlook-fundstrat-sp500-price-target-federal-reserve-2024-1 
 Jeep revealed its first EV: See inside the sleek, electric Wagoneer S

The sleek Jeep Wagoneer S is the brand's first fully electric vehicle. See inside.

https://www.businessinsider.com/jeep-first-ev-electric-wagoneer-s-photos-2024-1 
 We now have more details on what happened with the Alaska Airlines door plug — and how Boeing plans to address quality issues

Two reports say Boeing used two record-keeping logs to track actions taken during assembly of its 737 Max jets.

https://www.businessinsider.com/alaska-boeing-737-max-9-door-blowout-company-response-earnings-2024-1 
 I left the US and moved to Istanbul for a fresh start. I love it here, and my American dollars go far.

I left the US to move to Istanbul, where my American dollars go far. The views, cost of living, and community have made me want to stay.

https://www.businessinsider.com/american-moved-to-istanbul-loves-it-cheap-cost-of-living-2024-1 
 It pays to be MAGA: Kari Lake raked in $175,000 from speeches and book royalties in the year since losing the Arizona governor's race

The Arizona Senate candidate was also paid over $100,00 by a company once owned by Jeff DeWit, the former party chair who Lake accused of bribing her.

https://www.businessinsider.com/kari-lake-arizona-financial-disclosure-speeches-book-royalties-2024-1 
 I follow the Mediterranean diet and spend $40 a week at Aldi. Here are my favorite things to buy for just myself.

As someone who follows the Mediterranean diet and sticks to a $40 weekly grocery budget, I shop at Aldi for beans and Simply Nature spinach.

https://www.businessinsider.com/what-to-buy-aldi-mediterranean-diet-on-a-budget-2024-1 
 $110 billion set to be wiped off Alphabet's valuation after Google owner's advertising revenues disappoint

Alphabet shares slid almost 6% ahead of Wednesday's opening bell after the Google parent's advertising revenues fell short of Wall Street expectations.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/google-alphabet-stock-price-ai-chatgpt-weak-advertising-sales-earnings-2024-1 
 China is a greater threat to the US than Russia and that's why the CIA doubled its budget for it, agency chief says

"While Russia may pose the most immediate challenge, China is the bigger long-term threat," said CIA director William J. Burns.

https://www.businessinsider.com/cia-doubled-budget-china-greater-threat-russia-cia-chief-2024-1 
 Big Tech CEOs are headed to DC to face the Senate over child safety online

The Senate Judiciary Committee is grilling leaders from Meta, X, TikTok, and other tech companies Wednesday over their child safety efforts.

https://www.businessinsider.com/tech-ceos-face-senate-in-hearing-over-child-sexual-exploitation-2024-1 
 Why China's economy is doing better than people think

China could hit its target growth rate if it focuses on boosting fiscal and monetary support, a former PBOC advisor wrote in Project Syndicate.

https://www.businessinsider.com/why-chinas-economy-is-doing-better-than-people-think-recession-2024-1 
 The best Super Bowl TV deals 2024: 17 top discounts for the big game

The Super Bowl is a great time to upgrade your TV. You can snag up to 60% off displays as big as 100 inches just in time for kickoff on February 11.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/deals/best-super-bowl-tv-deals 
 I worked on cruise ships for 6 years. Here are the 5 best and 5 worst rooms to book for your trip.

Choosing the right cruise stateroom can make or break your experience, as you have to consider the cabin's location on the ship, view, and layout.

https://www.businessinsider.com/where-are-the-best-and-worst-rooms-on-cruise-ship 
 Elon Musk reportedly prefers to hire people who've never been laid off

The X owner reportedly still has a hand in hiring at the company and he's got some clear preferences, Fortune reported.

https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-prefers-hiring-people-never-laid-off-x-2024-1 
 E. Jean Carroll's lawyer threatens sanctions against Alina Habba after Trump lawyer pushes false conflict-of-interest story

Donald Trump's attorney said E. Jean Carroll's lawyer had an undisclosed professional relationship with the judge overseeing their defamation trials.

https://www.businessinsider.com/carroll-lawyer-threatens-sanctions-trump-alina-habba-judge-mentor-2024-1 
 Giving up alcohol made me realize the benefits of sobriety are so much greater than not drinking

The benefits of sobriety extend beyond the physical effects of alcohol. You take things less personally, and fun has a different meaning.

https://www.businessinsider.com/sobriety-benefits-sober-alcohol-drinking-2024-1 
 After trying for years, I got pregnant twice for less than $300 with an at-home, artificial insemination kit

Mandi Pitzer was considering IUI and IVF but knew it would likely cost her thousands of dollars. Then, she discovered at-home artificial insemination.

https://www.businessinsider.com/artificial-insemination-got-pregnant-cheap-after-years-trying-2024-1 
 Barry Keoghan's movie roles, ranked according to critics

Barry Keoghan has starred in "Saltburn," Marvel's "Eternals," "The Batman" and "Dunkirk."

https://www.businessinsider.com/barry-keoghans-roles-ranked-saltburn-dunkirk-eternals-2024-1 
 Apple has already sold more than 200,000 Vision Pro headsets, report says

Apple's Vision Pro headset sold out almost immediately after the preorders opened on January 19.

https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-vision-pro-headset-200000-preorders-sold-report-2024-1 
 IBM is telling their managers to get back to the office 3 days a week or find a new job

"We're requiring executives and people managers in the United States to be in the office at least three days per week," said an IBM spokesperson.

https://www.businessinsider.com/ibm-wants-managers-return-office-or-get-new-job-2024-1 
 Photos show US carrier's nighttime missions to counter Houthi rebels

The US and UK launched retaliatory airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen. Photos of US naval aircraft taking off demonstrate their power.

https://www.businessinsider.com/photos-show-us-carriers-nighttime-flights-airstrikes-houthi-rebels-2024-1 
 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. They've been open about their affection for each other.

https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-relationship-timeline-photos-2023-10 
 I'm a personal trainer. Here's how I spend about $100 a week at Costco to feed my family of 6.

As a personal trainer and mom of four, I stick to a $100 weekly budget at Costco and buy things like cottage cheese and Kirkland Signature rice.

https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-trainer-best-costco-picks-for-family-under-100-2023-1 
 I spent $9,000 for just one night on Europe's leading luxury train. Here are 5 reasons it's worth the splurge — and one why it isn't.

Business Insider's travel reporter found the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to live up to the luxury hype in many ways. But it lacked basic amenities.

https://www.businessinsider.com/luxury-sleeper-train-reasons-its-worth-it-and-isnt-2024-1 
 Did Griselda Blanco actually kill all 3 of her husbands?

On Netflix's "Griselda," Sofia Vergara plays Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco, who may have had a hand in the deaths of all three of her husbands.

https://www.businessinsider.com/griselda-blanco-husbands-killed-dario-sepulveda-alberto-bravo-carlos-trujillo-netflix-2024-1 
 Stocks look 'highly vulnerable' and the economy is likely to enter a year-long recession, a 30-year market veteran says

The inverted yield curve, one of the most famous recession indicators, hasn't flashed for this many months in a row in over 50 years.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-outlook-economy-recession-bear-market-earnings-tech-bubble-2024-1 
 Apple Watch Series 9 vs. Series 8: The Series 9's Double Tap Gesture and fast, new chip give it the edge over its predecessor

The Apple Watch Series 9 is Apple's newest flagship but the Series 8 still offers a premium smartwatch experience. Here's how they compare.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/apple-watch-series-9-vs-series-8 
 Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion's feud has hip-hop experts weighing in on who won

Charlamagne tha God and Joe Budden both weighed in on the ongoing beef between Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion.

https://www.businessinsider.com/nicki-minaj-megan-thee-stallion-drama-charlamagne-joe-budden-2024-1 
 The CEO behind Chinese startup XReal says its AR glasses will blow Apple's Vision Pro out of the water. Here's why.

XReal's AR glasses aim to be an affordable alternative to Apple's pricier Vision Pro, CEO Chi Xu told Bloomberg.

https://www.businessinsider.com/xreal-new-ar-glasses-air-2-ultra-china-apple-ceo-2024-1 
 The world's largest asset manager double-upgrades US stocks on expectations of a soft landing

"We expect the rally to broaden out as inflation falls further, the Fed starts to cut rates, and the market sticks to its rosy macro outlook."

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-outlook-blackrock-double-upgrades-us-stocks-soft-landing-2024-1 
 I was thrilled to live in a tiny home. But it got too expensive, and now I'm moving out.

Elizabeth Illing, 37, thought that a tiny home would help her afford Austin, Texas. But now she's leaving it for a regular apartment with more space for less money.

https://www.businessinsider.com/tiny-home-cost-expensive-rent-austin-texas-pros-cons-2024-1 
 Why the stock market will avoid a bearish 'trifecta' and continue surging to record highs

"That the market did not buckle in January and our models have remained bullish support the case for the cyclical bull to continue," NDR said.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-outlook-missed-bearish-trifecta-signal-suggests-more-gains-2024-1 
 It's time to ditch the play-it-safe 'T-bill and chill' investing strategy

Investors who transition from cash-like Treasurys into long-dated bonds ahead of the Fed cuts will earn higher returns, Bernstein wrote.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/bonds/t-bill-rates-fed-rate-cuts-bond-yield-impact-investing-2024-1 
 Stocks are close to flashing an ultra-rare indicator that's led to a strong year of returns 100% of the time

A rare stock market indicator has led to gains in the S&P 500 100% of the time, with an average return of 15.6% for the year.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-outlook-indicator-sp500-bull-market-signal-investing-strategy-2024-1 
 Video shows Ukraine taking out the front and back vehicles of a Russian armored convoy, trapping the others

Drone footage shows Ukraine pinning down a Russian armored vehicle convoy by knocking out the front and rear vehicles, before picking off the others.

https://www.businessinsider.com/video-ukraine-trapping-russia-armored-vehicle-convoy-with-strikes-kupiansk-2024-1 
 Taylor Swift campaigning for Joe Biden? Younger campaign aides are reportedly hoping to make it happen

One idea that's reportedly been floated within the campaign: sending Joe Biden himself to a stop on Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.

https://www.businessinsider.com/joe-biden-taylor-swift-campaign-endorsement-younger-aides-2024-1 
 Egyptian cotton sheets can cost $900, but the internet is filled with fakes

Egyptian cotton is known for being luxurious, and sheets made with it can cost over $900. But what you're buying might not be real Egyptian cotton.

https://www.businessinsider.com/why-real-egyptian-cotton-sheets-are-so-expensive-2024-1 
 A BASE jumper fell to his death after leaping 29 stories from a hotel roof and his parachute failed to open

A British BASE jumper made a fatal leap in Pattaya, Thailand, while filming social media content. He fell 29 stories after sneaking onto a rooftop.

https://www.businessinsider.com/base-jumper-falls-29-stories-death-after-parachute-failure-thailand-2024-1 
 A pair of cruise passengers were arrested after authorities searched their luggage and found 112 bags of marijuana

One of the passengers claimed the 56 bags of cannabis in his luggage were for personal use and he had a medical marijuana card, the affidavit says.

https://www.businessinsider.com/2-cruise-passengers-arrested-after-158lbs-of-weed-found-in-luggage-2024-1 
 The 3 big reasons Americans are suddenly psyched about the economy

Americans say the economy is doing better. Is the vibecession over? And what might the Dow, gas prices, and eggs have to do with it?

https://www.businessinsider.com/consumer-confidence-economy-stock-market-gas-prices-eggs-vibes-recession-2024-1 
 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were spotted sharing major PDA on the field after the Chiefs secured a Super Bowl spot. Check out these pics of the couple's sweetest moments.

The singer went onto the field to embrace Travis Kelce after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Baltimore Ravens during Sunday's AFC Championship.

https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-kiss-pda-chiefs-nfl-victory-superbowl-2024-1 
 Former NATO commander says the Ukraine war could end just like the Korean War, with Russia clinging on to parts of Ukrainian land

"Russia will probably still have control of some portion of Ukraine, Crimea, the land bridge to Russia," said former NATO commander James Stavridis.

https://www.businessinsider.com/ex-nato-chief-war-ukraine-end-just-like-korean-war-2024-1 
 Taylor Swift will need to time travel to attend the Super Bowl

If fans expect Taylor Swift to be at Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas given her scheduled concert in Japan on the same weekend, there's only one way to make it happen.

https://www.businessinsider.com/kansas-city-chiefs-win-playoffs-taylor-swift-to-super-bowl-2024-1 
 A millennial bought a houseboat for $255,000 during the pandemic and moved into it alone. She says it's 'the best way of life.'

Kate Fincham lives on a houseboat 30 minutes from the city. "It's a very serene and calm way of life compared to downtown," Kate Fincham told BI.

https://www.businessinsider.com/millennial-woman-houseboat-alternate-living-water-slow-life-toronto-2024-1 
 Book a stay at the rumored luxury hotels from next season of HBO's 'White Lotus' before the fans flock there

"White Lotus" is filming in Thailand next month, and we now have a sense of which luxury resorts will be featured.

https://www.businessinsider.com/white-lotus-season-3-hotel-location-thailand-resort-four-seasons-2024-1 
 Kremlin denies report that Putin reached out to the US about talks on ending the war in Ukraine

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the Bloomberg report "absolutely does not correspond to reality."

https://www.businessinsider.com/kremlin-denies-report-putin-us-talks-end-war-ukraine-2024-1 
 I quit Amazon Prime and it was way easier than I expected. It's made me reevaluate everything.

After he canceled Amazon Prime, he reevaluated the necessity of that ultra-fast, free shipping and found it mostly unnecessary.

https://www.businessinsider.com/i-quit-amazon-prime-it-was-way-easier-than-expected-2024-1 
 A retiree explains his path to achieve happiness and counter loneliness. It can work at any age and doesn't cost a penny.

Joe Lamy is surviving on Social Security, but his focus isn't on money.  It's on the loneliness epidemic, and he thinks he might've found a solution.

https://www.businessinsider.com/loneliness-crisis-retiree-how-to-achieve-happiness-budget-retirement-seniors-2024-1 
 Elon Musk plans to build a new content moderation center for X in Austin

X plans to hire 100 workers for a new content moderation center focused on combatting child sexual exploitation, its head of business operations told Bloomberg.

https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-x-twitter-content-moderation-austin-2024-1 
 Erin Moriarty of 'The Boys' slams Megyn Kelly after plastic surgery claims made her feel 'horrified'

Erin Moriarty called speculation she got plastic surgery  "disgustingly false" in an Instagram post on Friday.

https://www.businessinsider.com/erin-moriarty-calls-out-megyn-kelly-denies-plastic-surgery-2024-1 
 Adam Kinzinger says young Americans are 'not buying into' the 2-party system: 'They're going to revolutionize this country'

Former Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger, a Republican who once sat on the January 6 committee, said during a recent talk that young Americans "have their own ideas on stuff."

https://www.businessinsider.com/adam-kinzinger-two-party-system-young-americans-democracy-2024-1 
 Gypsy Rose Blanchard is everywhere. The woman behind her documentary says 'it's my fault.'

Melissa Moore, the executive producer of "The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard," spoke with BI about how Blanchard is handling her newfound fame.

https://www.businessinsider.com/gypsy-rose-blanchard-tiktok-instagram-fame-producer-interview-2024-1 
 Skeletons with buckets on their feet and rings around their necks discovered in a Dark Ages graveyard, say reports

A 1,000-year-old cemetery discovered near Kyiv, Ukraine, is said to have a pagan history, the Archaeological Institute of America annual meeting heard.

https://www.businessinsider.com/107-skeletons-found-in-1000-year-old-cemetery-in-ukraine 
 2024 is a big year for the sun. This Helio year, see a total eclipse, solar storms, and NASA almost landing on our star.

A Helio Year: With a total solar eclipse across the US, a NASA spacecraft "landing" on the sun, and maybe solar maximum, 2024 is the year of the sun.

https://www.businessinsider.com/helio-year-sun-solar-system-probe-eclipse-events-2024-1 
 Instacart wants to turn grocery shopping into 'Pokémon GO' to get you to buy more using smart carts

Instacart is trying to get you to buy more at the grocery store when you use its screen-equipped shopping carts — by turning shopping into a game.

https://www.businessinsider.com/instacart-wants-smart-carts-shopping-like-pokemon-go-2024-1 
 'The Traitors' creator says the show got rejected '40 or 50 times' — but he kept pitching until someone said yes

Marc Pos, the Dutch creator of "The Traitors," says he tried to sell the idea "40 or 50 times" over five years before he finally got the green light.

https://www.businessinsider.com/traitors-creator-marc-pos-dozens-rejections-kept-pitching-until-yes-2024-1 
 Yacht-see! Wayne LaPierre takes witness stand as NRA corruption-trial jury views photos of luxury ships he enjoyed on vendor's dime.

NRA leader Wayne LaPierre testified a vendor's repeated loans of two motor yachts didn't have to be reported because the vendor was just a friend.

https://www.businessinsider.com/jury-luxury-yachts-wayne-lapierre-used-on-vendors-dime-2024-1 
 Ukraine war footage captures a different kind of exploding drone driving for miles on a suicide mission to blow up a bridge

The video tracks an unmanned ground vehicle packed with explosives hitting a bridge. Ukraine also uses airborne and sea drones for similar missions.

https://www.businessinsider.com/watch-ukrainian-exploding-drone-drives-for-miles-on-suicide-mission-2024-1 
 We've made 165 recipes from celebrity chefs to find the best ones. Here are the winners in each category.

We tried over 160 recipes from celebrity chefs like Ina Garten and Gordon Ramsay to find the best breakfasts, side dishes, entrées, and desserts.

https://www.businessinsider.com/the-best-recipes-from-celebrity-chefs-by-category-list-photos-review 
 3 reasons the US economy's strength right now is a head-fake, according to Mohamed El-Erian

A hard economic landing could still happen given geopolitical turmoil, rising inflation, and depleted consumer savings, El-Erian said.

https://www.businessinsider.com/us-economy-recession-outlook-consumer-spending-inflation-growth-el-erian-2024-1 
 An elderly passenger tried to open the door of a Boeing 787 while it was flying over the Atlantic Ocean

Police questioned a passenger on board an Air Canada flight from London after trying to open the emergency exit while flying over the Atlantic Ocean.

https://www.businessinsider.com/elderly-passenger-tried-to-open-boeing-787-door-over-the-atlantic-2024-1 
 The US economy is likely headed for another 'roaring '20s' of rapid growth, market veteran says

Yardeni's cheery outlook comes with the economy expanding at a stronger-than-expected pace and the S&P 500 trading at an all-time high.

https://www.businessinsider.com/economy-roaring-20s-rapid-growth-stock-market-analysis-ed-yardeni-2024-1 
 Microsoft's $3 trillion market cap milestone is the latest in a string of wins for Big Tech's elder statesman

In today's big story, we're looking at Microsoft notching another big win by briefly reaching a $3 trillion valuation.

https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-valuation-tech-markets-ai-investment-2024-1 
 Ukraine floats the theory it may have been tricked into shooting down the plane Russia says was full of Ukrainian POWs

Russia said there were no survivors after an Il-76 plane crashed near Yablonovo, 44 miles southeast of the Belgorod border region of Russia.

https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-accuses-russia-tricking-it-into-shooting-down-pow-plane-2024-1 
 A timeline of Dua Lipa's rumored relationship with 'Masters of the Air' star Callum Turner

Dua Lipa has been spotted with British actor Callum Turner, who stars in the new Apple TV+ series "Masters of the Air."

https://www.businessinsider.com/dua-lipa-callum-turner-relationship-timeline-2024-1 
 How to watch a free Gauff vs. Sabalenka live stream of Australian Open semi-final

It's the biggest match of the Australian Open so far. Don't miss this free Gauff vs. Sabalenka live stream to see two champions fight for a place in the final.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/streaming/how-to-watch-free-gauff-vs-sabalenka-australian-open-live-stream-2024 
 I moved from Malibu to Vegas and bought a $1.9 million home. California is beautiful but it got too difficult to live there.

Gus Lira, managing partner at a private jet charter company, said his $1.9 million home in Las Vegas would cost $8 million in his old area in Malibu.

https://www.businessinsider.com/moved-from-malibu-to-las-vegas-california-taxes-too-expensive-2024-1 
 We tried Jack in the Box's first new burger in 8 years, and it's way better than a Big Mac

Jack in the Box's delicious new Smashed Jack burger is a smash success, selling out in two weeks. It features a smashed-style patty that we loved.

https://www.businessinsider.com/jack-in-the-box-new-smashed-burger-review-2024-1 
 The best and worst airlines in the US for 2023, according to the WSJ

JetBlue once again ranked dead last among US airlines, performing the worst in the WSJ's rankings of punctuality, cancelations, and extreme delays.

https://www.businessinsider.com/best-and-worst-airlines-us-ranking-list-wsj-2024-1 
 Austin's housing market is slowing. I sold my home quickly for full price anyway — and here's how.

Selling a house in this market can be tricky with high mortgage interest rates and steep prices, but patience can help.

https://www.businessinsider.com/how-sell-house-right-now-austin-texas-market-selling-tips-2024-1 
 How turning flower waste into natural dyes can reduce pollution

Worshippers in India give millions of tons of floral offerings yearly. One business is turning the leftover flowers into natural dye for clothing.

https://www.businessinsider.com/how-turning-flower-waste-into-natural-dyes-can-reduce-pollution-2024-1 
 The best Nintendo Switch controllers in 2024

The best Nintendo Switch controllers can enhance your gameplay experience with better buttons and a more comfortable grip. Here are our top picks.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/best-nintendo-switch-controllers 
 The Fed itself is the biggest risk to a soft landing for the US economy, top economist says

"While there is a logic to the Fed's approach, delaying could cost us millions of jobs and trillions of dollars in spending and investment."

https://www.businessinsider.com/recession-outlook-economy-soft-landing-risks-fed-rate-cuts-inflation-2024-1 
 Live updates: Tesla to report 4th-quarter earnings

Tesla will report fourth-quarter earnings after the closing bell on Jan. 24. Investors will be focused on vehicle-delivery guidance for 2024.

https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-stock-earnings-report-q4-call-tsla-price-live-updates-2024-1 
 Ukraine looks to be losing the 'battle for ammunition,' and its forces are being massively outshot by the Russians

NATO this week announced plans to boost its stockpile of artillery ammunition as Ukraine faces severe shortages on the battlefield.

https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-losing-ammunition-battle-forces-being-outshot-by-russia-2024-1 
 Microsoft hits $3 trillion market cap

The tech giant touched a record-high valuation in Wednesday trading, joining Apple in the $3 trillion club.

https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-stock-price-market-cap-trillion-apple-ai-magnificent-seven-2024-1 
 Loyal Aldi shoppers shared their grocery lists with us — here are the best things they're buying for breakfast

Shoppers ranging from chefs to full-time parents share the best breakfast items to buy at Aldi, from Specially Selected jam to chocolate-chip brioche.

https://www.businessinsider.com/aldi-best-breakfast-items-shoppers-reveal 
 Splitting the check is no longer restaurant etiquette — in 2024 it's every diner for themself

People seem to be more emboldened than ever to argue that they shouldn't feel guilty about paying for their own food at group meals.

https://www.businessinsider.com/splitting-check-restaurant-etiquette-group-debate-expert-2024-1 
 Best TV deals in January: Get up to 50% off OLED and QLED displays

TV deals on big-screen models from TCL, Samsung, LG, and Hisense are popping up in anticipation of the Super Bowl in February.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/deals/best-cheap-tv-deals-sales 
 Republicans are urging Texas to ignore the Supreme Court at the border

Republicans are seething over the SCOTUS ruling that allows the Biden administration to cut through fencing that Texas put up at the US-Mexico border.

https://www.businessinsider.com/republicans-urging-texas-ignore-supreme-court-us-mexico-border-ruling-2024-1 
 8 true-crime documentaries to watch on Netflix after 'American Nightmare'

If you've binged Netflix's "American Nightmare," here are some other gripping documentaries you should watch.

https://www.businessinsider.com/american-nightmare-netflix-true-crime-documentaries-watch-next-2024-1 
 Brown, Yale, and Columbia are among 5 elite schools that agreed to pay $104.5 million to students after being accused of colluding to limit financial aid

Nearly 20 top schools were accused of engaging in a "price-fixing cartel" to limit aid to student-loan borrowers. They're starting to pay up.

https://www.businessinsider.com/columbia-yale-brown-financial-aid-collusion-settlement-price-fixing-cartel-2024-1 
 How to watch The Bachelor live stream for free online from anywhere: Season 28 is underway

Want to know how to watch The Batchelor as season 28 gets underway? Our online viewing guide has you covered wherever you are.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/streaming/how-to-watch-the-bachelor-live-stream-online-season-28 
 An airline passenger could face a $120,000 bill after fighter jets were scrambled when he joked about blowing up the plane

Spain sent two F-18 jets to flank an easyJet airliner after an 18 year old joked on Snapchat he was going to blow up the plane, per the BBC.

https://www.businessinsider.com/passenger-faces-120k-fines-after-fighter-jets-scrambled-for-bomb-joke-2024-1 
 3 scams you should know about to protect your money and identity online

Financial scams will only continue in 2024. The best way to protect yourself is to be aware of common scams out there and protect yourself.

https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/financial-scams-online-identity-theft-2024-1 
 A 61-year-old man sues Macy's, saying he was jailed and assaulted after being falsely identified as a store robber by facial recognition

A Texas man is suing Macy's and EssilorLuxottica over the use of facial recognition tech that mistook him for an armed robber.

https://www.businessinsider.com/macys-essilorluxottica-sued-facial-recognition-tech-man-falsely-accused-2024-1 
 JCPenney has become TikTokers' unlikely beauty obsession

People on TikTok are sharing videos of their shopping trips at JCPenney Beauty, where they find popular brands like Elf and Pixi.

https://www.businessinsider.com/tiktok-loves-jcpenney-beauty-2024-1 
 Nvidia's Jensen Huang sheds his biker chic look to dance in a red floral vest during a visit to China

Nvidia cofounder and CEO Jensen Huang was in China ahead of Chinese New Year, which starts on February 10 this year.

https://www.businessinsider.com/nvidia-jensen-huang-china-visit-leather-jacket-traditional-floral-dance-2024-1 
 E. Jean Carroll trial delayed for a second time, postponing expected Trump testimony

Donald Trump plans to take the witness stand in the damages-only defamation trial, his lawyer said.

https://www.businessinsider.com/donald-trump-testimony-e-jean-carroll-case-delayed-again-2024-1 
 The worst movies that the 2024 Oscar nominees have been in, according to critics

These 20 actors were recognized with one of the highest honors in the acting profession this year — but not all of their movies are Oscar-worthy.

https://www.businessinsider.com/worst-movies-2024-oscar-nominees-have-been-in-2024-1