I play Chiefs' mascot KC Wolf, and this is why I'll be wearing SpongeBob SquarePants boxers at the Super Bowl

Dan Meers, who plays Kansas City Chiefs' KC Wolf mascot, will be performing in his fourth Super Bowl — and wearing lucky SpongeBob SquarePants boxers.

https://www.businessinsider.com/super-bowl-kansas-city-chiefs-mascot-kc-wolf-dan-meers-2024-2 

 21 of the best work pants for women

The best work pants for women are both comfortable and professional — here are our top picks from Everlane, Spanx, Quince, and more.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/best-work-pants-women 

 Bobbi Brown left her namesake makeup brand 7 years ago. The rest of the world hasn't caught up.

Bobbi Brown is one of the most famous makeup artists in the world. But even some of her biggest fans haven't caught up on her career changes.

https://www.businessinsider.com/bobbi-brown-says-people-dont-know-she-sold-her-brand-2024-2 

 25 award-winning photos from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest show the beauty and fragility of animals in the wild

London's Natural History Museum announced the winners of its 2024 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.

https://www.businessinsider.com/nature-photos-wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-contest-winners-2024-2 

 The US Air Force is again letting retirees come back amid worries about recruiting and retention

The Air Force aims to boost its numbers by reinstating the Voluntary Retired Return to Active Duty Program.

https://www.businessinsider.com/us-air-force-revives-program-to-bring-back-retirees-2024-2 

 Oil prices would double if India didn't trade with Russia, energy minister says

"The world is grateful to India for buying Russia's oil," Indian minister Hardeep Singh Puri told CNBC.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/commodities/crude-oil-prices-india-russia-trade-geopolitics-opec-supply-puri-2024-2 

 If you're looking for a job, the most important skill this year is adaptability

LinkedIn found the "top skill of the moment" is adaptability. LinkedIn's Aneesh Raman talked to BI about how to be adaptable amid AI.

https://www.businessinsider.com/job-search-job-security-adaptability-communication-work-skills-2024-2 

 Caitlyn Jenner seemingly asks Elon Musk for legal help after claiming Disney and Bob Iger discriminated against her

In a reply to Musk, the reality star suggested that Disney discriminated against her by removing her from "The Kardashians" when the show moved to Hulu.

https://www.businessinsider.com/caitlyn-jenner-elon-musk-disney-bob-iger-discrimination-kardashians-show-2024-2 

 CVS is hit with a $250,000 fine for understaffing a store so badly that it was a month behind on filling prescriptions

Inspectors said that phones weren't working, the AC was broken, and the store was cluttered and massively understaffed.

https://www.businessinsider.com/cvs-ohio-fine-understaffing-pharmacy-prescription-backlog-inspection-medicine-2024-2 

 Here's how much it costs to live in America's 10 most expensive cities

Economic Policy Institute's "Family Budget Calculator" includes food, childcare, and total monthly costs of the most expensive places to live.

https://www.businessinsider.com/how-much-food-healthcare-housing-cost-most-expensive-us-cities-2024-2 

 An airline apologized for accusing a man of disrupting a flight he wasn't even on — and snitching to his boss

Ryanair admitted in the Irish High Court it "mistakenly identified" Eoin Michael Cahill after complaining to his employers.

https://www.businessinsider.com/ryanair-apologizes-for-accusing-man-disrupting-flight-he-wasnt-on-2024-2 

 I've climbed Mount Kilimanjaro over 300 times and now guide others. Here's what you need to know about climbing Africa's tallest peak.

Having summited Kilimanjaro over 300 times, this guide shares what to expect. He said to prepare to be so tired you'll need help going to the toilet.

https://www.businessinsider.com/climbing-mount-kilimanjaro-what-to-expect-guide-2024-2 

 Chipotle says California customers will soon be paying more for their burritos

Chipotle's CFO said the chain needed to make "significant" price increases to make up for California's new wage law for fast-food workers.

https://www.businessinsider.com/chipotle-confirms-california-price-increases-offsets-new-fast-food-wages-2024-2 

 I moved from San Francisco to Singapore. It's so much cleaner and safer, and I can't imagine returning home.

Nick Burns moved from San Francisco to Singapore. He met his wife, enjoys the spicy food, and gets to travel to places like Bali on the weekends.

https://www.businessinsider.com/moved-san-francisco-singapore-happier-safer-cleaner-2024-2 

 Ryan Gosling says his version of Ken in 'Barbie' was inspired by '80s Sylvester Stallone and 'The Bachelorette'

Ryan Gosling's version of Ken in "Barbie" can be seen wearing a mink coat — inspired by Sylvester Stallone in the '80s.

https://www.businessinsider.com/ryan-gosling-barbie-sylvester-stallone-bachelorette-inspired-ken-2024-2 

 Robert De Niro says he was in 'disbelief' when he learned his 19-year-old grandson had died: 'It shouldn't have happened'

Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez, the 19-year-old grandson of actor Robert De Niro, died of a drug overdose. He was the son of De Niro's adopted daughter.

https://www.businessinsider.com/robert-de-niro-grandson-cause-of-death-disbelief-leandro-2024-2 

 The US risks joining a long list of powers that tried and failed to stop the Houthis

Egypt was unable to defeat the Houthi rebels even with tanks, bombers and poison gas in what would become "Nasser's Vietnam."

https://www.businessinsider.com/the-us-risks-joining-powers-that-failed-to-stop-houthis-2024-2 

 Disney has over 40 movies coming to theaters through 2031 — here they are

"Moana 2" is the latest new Disney film announced. Dozens of other theatrical releases are coming, including Marvel, Pixar, and "Star Wars" films.

https://www.businessinsider.com/disney-pixar-marvel-star-wars-fox-movies-through-2027-2019-5 

 The most expensive property for sale in the US is a Florida compound where a late investing mogul gathered hundreds of his family members

John Donahue first bought $1 million worth of beachfront land in 1985. Now part of the compound he built is on the market for a potentially record-setting $295 million.

https://www.businessinsider.com/most-expensive-home-for-sale-in-america-naples-florida-john-donahue-2024-2 

 Is Quince worth it? Our style editors put its viral clothing and home goods to the test

Quince offers cashmere, silk, and more high-quality fabrics priced below your average retailer — here's everything we tried and loved.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/quince-review 

 Disney's making a $1.5 billion bet on video games with Fortnite maker Epic Games

Disney CEO Bob Iger announced the company took a $1.5 billion minority stake in Epic Games, the makers of the smash hit video game Fortnite.

https://www.businessinsider.com/disney-fortnite-maker-epic-games-investment-iger-2024-2 

 Leesa mattress review 2024: Every mattress we tested and reviewed

We've tested nearly all of Leesa's mattress lineup so you can compare which model is best for your needs including the Orginal, Sapira, and Legend.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/home/leesa-mattress-review 

 This AmazonBasics patio heater lets me enjoy socializing outdoors even when it's below freezing outside

The AmazonBasics patio heater is a sturdy outdoor heater that keeps you warm during gatherings with loved ones and is affordable, costing around $150.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/home/amazonbasics-patio-heater-review 

 NYCB's stock crash shows the peril of a bank growing too fast

Growth is king in most industries, and everyone is constantly chasing it. But NYCB has shown expanding too fast in banking can backfire.

https://www.businessinsider.com/nycb-stock-price-crash-commercial-real-estate-growth-risk-regulation-2024-2 

 Everything we know about the upcoming 'Outlander' prequel series 'Blood of My Blood'

The series will tell the story of how Jamie's parents met in 18th-century Scotland. It will also depict Claire's parents' romance in WWI-era England.

https://www.businessinsider.com/outlander-prequel-series-blood-of-my-blood-premiere-date-cast-2023-9 

 'Raël: The Alien Prophet': The story behind the cult that said it could clone humans

Netflix's "Raël: The Alien Prophet" docuseries examines the controversial French cult that claims to have successfully cloned a human.

https://www.businessinsider.com/rael-alien-prophet-cult-clone-humans-claude-vorilhon-netflix-docuseries-2024-2 

 Investors have pulled $150 billion out of stockpicking hedge funds over the past 5 years

Equity long-short funds have underperformed the US stock market for nine out of the last 10 years, unable to adapt to low interest rates.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/us-stock-market-losers-dotcom-era-hedge-funds-fed-rates-2024-2 

 Ukraine is setting up a separate branch of its military focused purely on drone warfare

Ukraine is creating a branch of its military for drone warfare, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, in a move one military expert said was likely a world first.

https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-setting-up-separate-military-branch-focused-drone-warfare-russia-2024-2 

 Even without Trump on the ballot, Nikki Haley loses Nevada GOP primary to 'None of These Candidates'

Haley was the only currently running major presidential candidate to appear on the state's GOP primary ballot.

https://www.businessinsider.com/nikki-haley-loses-nevada-gop-primary-none-of-these-candidates-2024-2 

 Giraffes appear to be on a path to joining the ranks of Winnie the Pooh and Peppa Pig on Beijing's internet watchlist

Giraffes aren't outright banned on Weibo, but hashtags like #TheGiraffeIncident were blocked when the animals became the center of a wave of discontent.

https://www.businessinsider.com/giraffes-might-be-next-banned-thing-on-china-social-media-2024-2 

 China's economy is at risk of a brutal 'debt-deflation spiral'

Experts say policymakers in Beijing must intervene to prop up the economy and stabilize markets, and a policy error could make things worse.

https://www.businessinsider.com/china-economy-housing-market-risks-debt-deflation-spiral-stocks-investors-2024-2 

 I rented a $365 cabana at Disney World's Typhoon Lagoon, and it was worth every penny even though it took 3 hours to book

I visited Typhoon Lagoon water park at Disney World and booked a  VIP poolside cabana for my family to see if it was worth the high price tag.

https://www.businessinsider.com/trying-cabana-at-typhoon-lagoon-disney-world-worth-it-2022 

 Oil traders are pouring their money into a market that isn't moving

Open interest in oil futures contracts has risen to the highest level since March 2022, even though prices are stuck in a narrow range.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/commodities/oil-prices-outlook-supply-market-us-production-crude-forecast-investors-2024-2 

 Griselda Blanco's only surviving son watched the Netflix series about her and thinks his family 'deserved a little more'

Michael Corleone Blanco said in a podcast hosted by the director of "Cocaine Cowboys" that one part of the first episode was "embarrassing" to watch.

https://www.businessinsider.com/griselda-blanco-son-michael-corleone-blanco-netflix-series-inaccurate-2024-2 

 Polestar's CEO just hinted at a looming problem in the EV market: Tanking used values

Polestar's stipulations for relieving Hertz of buying requirements hint at larger concerns for EVs and their secondary market.

https://www.businessinsider.com/hertz-polestar-ev-electric-car-used-resale-values-2024-2 

 My toxic boss ruined my confidence in the workplace. I'm learning to build myself back up again.

Her toxic boss' gaslighting ruined her confidence and made her second-guess her value in the workplace. She's still plagued by self-doubt years later.

https://www.businessinsider.com/toxic-boss-ruined-confidence-gaslighting-self-doubt-2024-2 

 Ukrainian-born Miss Japan has given back her crown after accusations of an affair and outrage over her heritage

The 2024 Miss Japan winner Karolina Shiino has given up her title after a newspaper reported that she had an affair with a married man.

https://www.businessinsider.com/ukrainian-miss-japan-karolina-shiino-resignation-heritage-backlash-affair-2024-2 

 SpaceX execs are accused of joking about sexual harassment and firing workers for speaking up, report says

Seven former employees say SpaceX execs joked about sexual harassment and fired workers for raising concerns, Bloomberg reported.

https://www.businessinsider.com/spacex-execs-accused-discriminating-against-women-joking-sexual-harassment-complaint-2024-2 

 The 8 best smartwatches of 2024

The best smartwatch is more than an accessory for your phone. It should be comfortable to wear, track health metrics, and keep you active.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/best-smartwatch 

 The 8 best fitness trackers of 2024

The best fitness trackers provide workout inspiration, monitor activity, and track sleep. Our top picks include models from Apple, Garmin, and Fitbit.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/best-fitness-tracker 

 WeWork cofounder Adam Neumann is reportedly trying to pull a Steve Jobs

Adam Neumann is exploring an offer to buy back the now-bankrupt WeWork, in partnership with Dan Loeb's Third Point, per The New York Times.

https://www.businessinsider.com/wework-cofounder-adam-neumann-is-trying-to-pull-a-steve-jobs-2024-2 

 Cathie Wood's Ark Invest has destroyed $14 billion in wealth over the past decade, Morningstar says

"These funds managed to lose value for shareholders even during a generally bullish market," Morningstar analyst Amy Arnott said.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/funds/cathie-wood-ark-invest-wealth-destroyed-tech-stocks-morningstar-arkk-2024-2 

 I made my teens install a tracking app on their phones. It feels like stalking, but it's good parenting.

A dad installed a tracking app on his teens' phones to know their locations. He defends the decision as good parenting and plans to delete it once they turn 18.

https://www.businessinsider.com/teens-tracking-app-locations-not-stalking-good-parenting-2024-2 

 A company has to pay a woman $105,000 in back pay and damages after firing her when she refused to retire at 65

Louisiana company J&M Industries has agreed to pay a woman $105,000 in back pay and damages for violating federal age discrimination laws.

https://www.businessinsider.com/employee-fired-refusing-retire-at-65-will-get-105k-damages-2024-2 

 What to know about Sydney Gordon, the 'Bachelor' contestant who's already stirring up drama on season 28

Sydney Gordon is one of many women competing for Joey Graziadei's heart on season 28 of "The Bachelor," and she's already starting drama.

https://www.businessinsider.com/sydney-gordon-vintage-store-job-the-bachelor-2024-2 

 With King Charles out of public duty, the pressure for royals to step up mounts

Buckingham Palace announced on Monday that King Charles has cancer. He will not be participating in "public-facing duties" during treatment.

https://www.businessinsider.com/king-charles-cancer-treatment-royal-family-members-must-step-up-2024-2 

 AI was the talk of Davos. Here's what marketers need to know

Jill Kramer, chief marketing and communications officer at Accenture, shares how the World Economic Forum in 2024 was relevant to CMOs 


https://www.businessinsider.com/what-marketers-can-learn-from-davos-2024-2024-1 

 The best standing desk mats of 2024 for reducing fatigue and improving comfort

Adding a standing mat to your raised desk setup can help make long stretches on your feet more comfortable and ergonomic.

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

 The best red-carpet looks celebrities have worn in 2024 so far

Awards season is back with a bang. From bold suits to sparkly gowns, here are the best red-carpet outfits celebrities have worn in 2024 so far.

https://www.businessinsider.com/best-celebrity-red-carpet-looks-2024-1 

 4 longshot bear-market scenarios that could upend the record stock rally, according to BofA

"The earnings upcycle that we expect in 2024 suggests that the peak corporate layoff cycle is likely behind us," Bank of America said.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-bearish-outlook-record-rally-investing-advice-warning-bofa-2024-2 

 Oil oversupply is keeping prices low, but the situation is about to flip, Occidental CEO says

The dominant narrative of the oil market has been booming supply from non-OPEC states, but that's about to change, the oil exec says.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/commodities/oil-outlook-brent-crude-prices-forecast-production-supply-demand-occidental-2024-2 

 Nancy Mace's office is in chaos, with her entire staff turning over since November and her former chief of staff running against her

In recent months, several of her former staffers said her office was "toxic" and "abusive."

https://www.businessinsider.com/nancy-maces-office-chaos-total-staff-turnover-in-three-months-2024-2 

 An ex-finance trader launched a mobile coffee business and grew its sales by over 550% — she shares the 3 strategies that made her truck a household name in Phoenix

Devon McConville, the owner of First Place Coffee, shares how she scaled her small business and built a community around her product.

https://www.businessinsider.com/how-former-finance-trader-launched-successful-mobile-coffee-truck-2024-2 

 A boomer Uber driver made over $100,000 but lost $80,000 to expenses and commissions. He shares why he plans to keep driving.

A Uber driver had over $100,000 in gross income, but his profits fell to about $20,000 after expenses and commissions.

https://www.businessinsider.com/driving-for-uber-lyft-how-make-money-car-expenses-gas-2024-2 

 The stock market just did something for the first time since 1987 - and it's a sign the rally is unsustainable, top economist David Rosenberg says

There were twice as many losers as winners in the market on Friday. That last happened the day after Black Monday, and it's "not ideal."

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/us-stock-market-outlook-tech-ai-bubble-dotcom-crash-economy-2024-2 

 Every outfit Taylor Swift has worn on the Grammy Awards red carpet, ranked

The Grammy Awards have historically been huge for Taylor Swift, both in terms of musical accomplishments and her red-carpet fashion moments.

https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-grammy-awards-red-carpet-outfits-ranked-2024-1 

 US stocks slip as Fed Chair Jerome Powell reiterates rate cuts aren't imminent

Powell said cutting interest rates too soon poses a risk because "the job is not quite done" in taming inflation back to its long-term target of 2%.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-news-today-fed-chair-powell-march-rate-cuts-2024-2 

 ChatGPT may have beaten its winter blues

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wrote on X that ChatGPT should be "much less lazy now" after the company rolled out an update for its chatbot.

https://www.businessinsider.com/chatgpt-openai-sam-altman-chatbot-less-lazy-after-users-complain-2024-2 

 Chinese migrants are flocking to the southern border, and some have Chinese TikTok guides on how to enter the US: CBS

Chinese migrants entering the US through a gap in a border fence told 60 Minutes that they learned about it on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok.

https://www.businessinsider.com/chinese-migrants-guide-douyin-how-to-cross-us-border-cbs-2024-2 

 Taylor Swift will have enough time to make it from her concert in Tokyo to the Super Bowl, Japan's diplomats assure fans

Japan's diplomats say Taylor Swift has time to make it from her Eras Tour concert in Tokyo on February 10 to the Super Bowl in Las Vegas the next day.

https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-tokyo-concert-super-bowl-japan-embassy-travis-kelce-2024-2 

 I was my grandmother's caretaker before moving to the US to follow my dreams. She died 6 months later and I still feel guilty.

I lived with my grandmother and was her caregiver. Her health declined after I moved far away and I've felt guilty ever since she died.

https://www.businessinsider.com/grandmother-family-caregiver-death-guilt-2024-2 

 YouTube helped solve an evolutionary mystery that's puzzled biologists for decades

Euglenoids are microscopic organisms with both animal and plant traits. A YouTube video gave researchers the key piece to their evolutionary history.

https://www.businessinsider.com/youtube-euglenoid-evolution-microfossils-cysts-chomotriletes-2024-2 

 Kentucky teachers who banded together for years to play the lottery finally won a $1 million prize. Here's how they are splitting it.

The group of current and former employees at Rector A. Jones Middle School in Kentucky has been playing the lottery together for years.

https://www.businessinsider.com/kentucky-teachers-banded-together-won-million-lottery-prize-powerball-2024-2 

 Travis Kelce will not join Taylor Swift at 2024 Grammy Awards: 'I wish I could go'

"Unfortunately, I've gotta get ready for this big old Super Bowl that we've got in a week," Kelce said earlier this week when asked about the Grammys.

https://www.businessinsider.com/travis-kelce-reason-why-not-attending-grammy-awards-taylor-swift-2024-2 

 I gave my daughter her first screen at 18 months old. She doesn't have meltdowns when I take screen time away and it makes parenting easier.

Regardless of what experts say about screen time, I gave my daughter her first screen at 18 months. It gave me back my social life.

https://www.businessinsider.com/parenting-screen-time-not-worried-about-what-experts-say-effects-2024-2 

 My husband went through the Amazon Pivot process. It was crushing to watch him cry over losing his job.

A woman watched her husband go through Amazon's performance-improvement program, Pivot. She said it was crushing to watch him cry over his job.

https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-pivot-performance-management-watched-husband-cry-over-losing-job-2024-2 

 My husband and I had a breakfast date at IHOP. For just $40, we tried 3 full dishes and some sides.

My partner and I went on a breakfast date at IHOP and got the Oreo waffle combo, breakfast crepes, and cupcake pancakes, to find the tastiest dish.

https://www.businessinsider.com/trying-ihop-breakfast-foods-with-partner-breakfast-date-review-2024-1 

 Mark Zuckerberg's Meta wants to burst Apple's blue bubbles: WhatsApp is coming for iMessage in the US

Mark Zuckerberg is coming for Apple's iMessage. Despite being used by billions, the Meta-owned messaging platform has yet to gain traction in the US.

https://www.businessinsider.com/mark-zuckerberg-meta-apple-whatsapp-imessage-us-2024-2 

 I'm a gig worker who argued for Seattle's new minimum pay laws. Now, I'm fighting for my Instacart job.

A gig worker who advocated for Seattle's new minimum pay laws is now fighting for her own job after a customer complaint led to her deactivation.

https://www.businessinsider.com/seattle-gig-worker-new-law-advocate-instacart-job-deactivation-2024-2 

 Ukraine made realistic decoys of radars and missile systems and may have even tricked the Russians into taking a shot at one

Ukraine's been upping its decoy game, according to photos and videos of fake weapons. They're good and may have drawn Russian fire.

https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-made-realistic-decoys-of-weapons-to-fake-out-russia-2024-2 

 The 35 best plus-size clothing brands of 2023, according to stylists

We talked to plus-size stylists to find the 35 brands making the best plus-size clothing right now, with options for every style and budget.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/best-plus-size-clothing 

 GOP lawmaker concedes House Republicans 'don't have the votes right now' to impeach Biden

House Republicans are increasingly running out of time if they want to press their impeachment of the president.

https://www.businessinsider.com/gop-lawmaker-concedes-house-republicans-dont-have-votes-impeach-biden-2024-2 

 16 most anticipated new Netflix original movies coming in 2024

New Netflix original movies premiering on the platform in 2024 will feature stars including Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, and Jennifer Lopez.

https://www.businessinsider.com/netflix-original-movies-coming-this-year-2024-2 

 15 best performance dress shirts for men in 2024

Wrinkle-free dress shirts made of breathable materials offer style and comfort. We've rounded up the best performance dress shirts for men.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/performance-dress-shirts 

 The 10 most expensive states to go grocery shopping, ranked

The average US household spends $270.21 per week on groceries. In some states, the cost is higher.

https://www.businessinsider.com/most-expensive-states-grocery-shopping-prices-2024-2 

 Why is it so hard to find a job right now?

Finding a job is tough for many, despite low unemployment, with employers wary about the economy. That's leaving the market in a "holding pattern."

https://www.businessinsider.com/why-hard-to-find-job-us-though-unemployment-low-2024-2 

 Tech YouTuber says Tesla's refreshed Model 3 is more luxurious: 'It kind of feels like a mini Model S'

YouTuber Marques Brownlee gave Tesla's updated Model 3 a glowing review.

https://www.businessinsider.com/tech-youtuber-tesla-refreshed-model-3-mini-model-s-2024-2 

 Kamala Harris reportedly watches Fox News and gets upset about the negative coverage: 'It got in her head'

Harris occasionally watches "The Five" according to the report. "It got in her head and caused high anxiety," a former aide said.

https://www.businessinsider.com/kamala-harris-fox-news-the-five-negative-coverage-report-2024-2 

 Why Meta's shiny new dividend and whopping $50 billion buyback plan may divide investors

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta aims to please investors with dividends and buybacks, but the likes of Warren Buffett have underlined their risks and downsides.

https://www.businessinsider.com/meta-zuckerberg-dividend-stock-buyback-growth-shareholder-returns-buffett-berkshire-2024-2 

 The 10 best coffee makers in 2024, tested and reviewed

The best coffee makers brew perfect cups with steady temperature control and adjustable settings. Here are our top picks for espresso, single-serve, and more.

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

 Meta and Amazon add $270 billion in market cap — more than Netflix is worth

The share price surges came as investors cheered stellar results from both tech giants for the final three months of 2023.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/meta-amazon-apple-stock-price-big-tech-rally-magnificent-seven-2024-2 

 US stocks trade mixed and bond yields surge after blowout jobs report

"Job creation heated up in January, perhaps causing some Federal Reserve officials to break out in a sweat."

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-news-today-fed-rates-jobs-data-bond-yields-2024-2 

 Tim Cook is finally talking about AI on his own terms

Cook has repeatedly fielded questions about the technology but on Thursday he announced Apple would unveil its AI plans later this year.

https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-tim-cook-finally-ready-to-talk-about-ai-2024-2 

 My dad was 59 when I was born. He was often mistaken for my grandfather and died when I was just 28.

Born to a 59-year-old father, she often got mistaken as her Dad's granddaughter. While she did lose him young, she has no regrets on having an older dad.

https://www.businessinsider.com/born-older-father-lost-him-young-no-regrets-2024-2 

 How to buy Weekends with Adele concert tickets for final Las Vegas tour dates

Don't miss this chance to buy 'Weekends with Adele' concert tickets as her Las Vegas residency comes to an end at the Caesars Palace Colosseum.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/streaming/how-to-buy-adele-tickets-concert-tour-prices-dates 

 I'm a millennial who's obsessed with Stanley cups. They remind me of collecting 'Harry Potter' books, and I even bought some on my wedding day.

Kaitlin Gostel says she gets nervous butterflies when Stanley releases new cups. The hype reminds her of waiting outside Barnes and Noble for "Harry Potter" books.

https://www.businessinsider.com/millennial-stanley-cup-wedding-day-harry-potter-books-quencher-collection-2024-1 

 More energy and defined abs — here's how one man finally got the body he wanted by doing less in the gym

After years of working with personal trainers without results, a 45-year-old achieved his goal by doing less and simplifying his diet and workouts.

https://www.businessinsider.com/more-energy-defined-abs-simplify-workout-do-less-2024-2 

 I moved to Japan having never visited. Here are the 7 things I found surprising after living there for 17 years.

Having lived in Japan for 17 years, Tom Fay said people thinking about moving there should learn some Japanese and consider living in the countryside.

https://www.businessinsider.com/what-to-know-before-moving-to-japan-westerner-2024-2 

 Tim Cook was asked about Vision Pro's sky-high price tag. He pointed to the 5,000 patents inside.

Apple's new Vision Pro costs $3,500 a piece. Tim Cook said in a Thursday earnings call the price accounts for the sheer amount of technology included.

https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-vision-pros-price-tag-accounts-for-5000-patents-2024-2 

 'Argylle' is getting panned by critics who are calling it 'exceedingly hollow' and 'unbearably smug'

Matthew Vaughn's "Argylle" stars Bryce Dallas Howard as a reclusive spy novelist named Elly Conway. Here's what critics are saying about the movie.

https://www.businessinsider.com/argylle-movie-reviews-critics-2024-1 

 Yes, the moon is shrinking but that's not the disturbing news scientists discovered that could threaten future NASA missions

A shrinking lunar crust causes moonquakes and could lead to dangerous landslides that may harm future NASA astronauts who land on the moon.

https://www.businessinsider.com/moon-shrinking-nasa-lunar-missions-artemis-threatened-2024-2 

 The 13 best slippers for men in 2024, tested and reviewed

We spoke with a podiatrist to determine the best slippers for men. Our favorite styles come from brands like UGG, Allbirds, L.L.Bean, and more.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/best-slippers-men 

 Meet Truman Capote's 'swans,' the real socialites featured in 'Feud' season 2

Diane Lane, Demi Moore, Chloë Sevigny, and Naomi Watts are among those portraying the women in Capote's inner circle in the series.

https://www.businessinsider.com/feud-truman-capote-swans-real-socialites-babe-paley-lee-radziwill-2024-2 

 Ex-Wagner mercenaries may be heading back to Ukraine, but this time with Russia's National Guard, intel says

Britain's defense ministry said Rosgvardia is integrating three former Wagner assault detachments into a volunteer formation.

https://www.businessinsider.com/ex-wagner-fighters-may-be-heading-ukraine-russia-national-guard-2024-2 

 The 17 best slippers for women in 2024, according to style editors

The best slippers for women are comfortable, supportive, and durable. Here we list the coziest pairs we've tested, including UGG, L.L. Bean, and more.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/best-slippers-women 

 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. explains why his official campaign TikTok left a heart eyes emoji comment on an OnlyFans model's video in 2022

The presidential candidate said converting a young staffer's TikTok account to his official campaign account created some unfortunate side effects.

https://www.businessinsider.com/robert-kennedy-jr-explains-tiktok-comment-on-onlyfans-model-video-2024-2 

 Top general says Ukraine must adapt to distracted partners and the possibility of less support and look to technology

The "Iron General," Valery Zaluzhny, who heads Ukraine's military, says the nation must become technologically savvy and adjust to fewer resources.

https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraines-top-general-country-must-adapt-to-challenges-advance-technology-2024-2 

 China's flailing property market is finally showing signs of bottoming

Government land sales picked up for the first time in 2 years, while home prices rose at the fastest pace since mid-2021, Reuters reported.

https://www.businessinsider.com/china-property-market-home-prices-land-sales-evergrande-liquidation-crisis-2024-2 

 Why one firm thinks a March cut is even more likely after 'surprise' Fed comments

Powell's comments were an attempt to "herd the hawks" and the Fed is probably getting ready to cut rates soon, Fundstrat's Tom Lee said.

https://www.businessinsider.com/fed-rates-forecast-march-cuts-us-economy-powell-comments-meeting-2024-2 

 The video game industry is in trouble. Here's why.

Video games have hit a rough patch: Sales are down, usage is down, and layoffs are spiking. There isn't an obvious solution showing up anytime soon.

https://www.businessinsider.com/video-games-xbox-playstation-spider-man-movie-business-trouble-why-2024-2 

 When Taylor Swift swings by, the financial boost could be almost as big as hosting the Super Bowl, says Bank of America

Stadium events such as pop concerts or football games can provide a "useful boost to local spending," say Bank of America economists.

https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-eras-tour-super-bowl-kansas-city-chiefs-bofa-2024-2 

 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