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I took 6 months of leave after the birth of my first child. It was too long...

The author (not pictured) felt financial stress because of how long her leave was.hobo_018/Getty ImagesWhen I was pregnant, a childcare director recommended I take as much leave as possible. I had four...

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Jon Stewart dismisses the idea that Democrats need their own Joe Rogan: 'It's...

Jon Stewart dismissed the idea that Democrats need their own Joe Rogan-like media personality.Comedy CentralIn a podcast appearance, Jon Stewart dismissed the idea that Democrats need their own Joe...

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Miss Denmark has been crowned the winner of Miss Universe for the first time...

Miss Denmark Victoria Kjær Theilvig won the Miss Universe 2024 pageant.Hector Vivas/Getty ImagesThe 73rd annual Miss Universe pageant took place in Mexico City on Saturday.Over 120 women competed for...

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20 Miss Universe contestants who made history during the 2024 pageant

Miss Cambodia is among the women who made history at this year's Miss Universe.Hector Vivas/Getty ImagesMultiple contestants made history at the 73rd Miss Universe competition on Saturday.Countries...

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I pivoted into venture capital at 23 and my life has never been so exciting....

Although she's a younger member of her industry, Vasquez says she's never felt belittled.Joey Jones ; Westend61/Getty ImagesKatie Vasquez landed her first venture capital job at 23 years old.She said...

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How Europe can avoid a trade war in a 2nd Trump term

Donald TrumpAnna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesEurope's economy could be negatively impacted by Trump's proposed tariffs, economists say.They say the EU will need to employ some retaliatory measures but has...

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Trump's trade restrictions could be good for American semiconductor jobs

President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariff policies could boost employment in the semiconductor industry.Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesThe tariffs Donald Trump proposed while campaigning could help create...

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4 ways Trump's housing plans are expected to hurt homebuyers and 3 ways they...

 iStock; Rebecca Zisser/BIHigh housing costs, driven in large part by a shortage of homes, are keeping inflation sticky.Trump has pledged to lower housing costs.Economists say Trump's proposals are a...

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Those bold AGI predictions are suddenly looking stretched

OpenAI cofounders Sam Altman (left) and Ilya Sutskever (right) on stage last year at Tel Aviv University's Blavatnik School of Computer ScienceJack Guez/GettyOpenAI CEO Sam Altman was recently asked...

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Weak shipbuilding could be the US Navy's Achilles' heel in a war with China

The US Navy's shipbuilding muscles have atrophied, leaving it with a serious problem amid China's massive military buildup.Thiep Nguyen/US NavyThe US Navy faces critical shipbuilding problems that...

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Elon Musk is good at layoffs. His cost-cutting expertise may not work at DOGE.

 XAOC/Getty, The Washington Post/Getty, t_kimura/Getty, Tyler Le/BILast week, Donald Trump announced the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency, which promises to "dismantle government...

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OpenAI ranks fourth among top tech vendors that IT leaders plan to spend the...

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.Jason Redmond/AFP/Getty ImagesOpenAI ranks fourth among vendors that IT leaders plan to spend the most with, per a Flexera survey.The report surveyed 800 IT leaders on their...

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I'm an AI researcher at Google and I've worked in the industry for 20 years....

I'm a Google AI specialist and I've been working in the industry for the last 20 years.Yann AïtBachirCareers in AI are trending but the market is competitive for people with those skills.Google AI...

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4 signs of re-inflation investors should watch out for, Charles Schwab says

Chelsea Jia Feng/BIInflation's downtrend may not be as straightforward as some investors think, according to Charles Schwab.The brokerage firm pointed to elements that could push prices higher, like...

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This Starbucks exec quit to launch a rum brand. These 3 strategies helped him...

Marc-Kwesi Farrell left a Starbucks VP role to launch his own rum brand.Ten to OneMarc Farrell became Starbucks' youngest vice president at the age of 33.Farrell, who is from Trinidad and Tobago, calls...

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China renamed its homegrown regional airliner to better sell it abroad....

Comac's C909 competes with Embraer's E2 regional jet family.Chen Xiao/VCG, John Keeble via Getty ImagesComac rebranded its ARJ21 regional jet as the C909 to further challenge Airbus and Boeing.The...

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From Jeff Bezos to Mark Zuckerberg, here are the billionaires investing in...

A Tesla Optimus robot accepts a package in a doorway.TeslaAmazon founder Jeff Bezos recently invested in robotics startup Physical Intelligence.He's far from the only wealthy entrepreneur to back a...

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Former Google CEO says Steve Jobs was a 'diva'— and explains why...

Apple cofounder Steve Jobs was a "diva," former Google CEO Eric Schmidt said.Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesFormer Google CEO Eric Schmidt said companies need "divas" in order to build brilliant...

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I've had Bluesky for less than a week. Here's how to get started with the...

I tried out Bluesky for a few days to see how the app works.Jordan Hart/BIBluesky has seen a surge in users after the US election and as X introduces new terms of service.The app offers familiar...

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I'm 30 and bought my first home for $375,000 this year. I have a partner but...

In February, Ayriel Von Schert purchased a townhouse in Mesa, Arizona.Courtesy of Ayriel Von SchertAyriel Von Schert, 30, wanted to buy a home and didn't want to wait until she was married.In February,...

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It's time to stop humblebragging about how busy we are

Back-to-back meetings can take a toll on workers' productivity and well-being.Momo Takahashi/BIWorkers can struggle with packed schedules. Full calendars can hurt productivity and well-being.Busy...

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If the Mar-a-Lago documents case is dismissed, Trump could get everything...

Photos taken in December of 2021 show spilled boxes from a Mar-a-Lago storage room that prosecutors say contained classified documents.DOJ/Business InsiderIf the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case is...

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See the fighter jets, attack drones, and other high-tech military aircraft at...

Contrails extend from the wings of a J-35A fighter jet during training in Zhuhai, China.Yue Shuhua/VCG via Getty ImagesChina's largest airshow unveils its military's newest fighters and aircraft.The...

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Conan O'Brien has been named as the next host of the Oscars. Here's...

Conan O'Brien will host the 2025 Oscars ceremony.Dia Dipasupil/Getty ImagesThe 97th Academy Awards will be held on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.Conan O'Brien will host the ceremony...

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How century-old arbitration laws are failing consumers in the digital age

Companies often include an arbitration clause in their terms and conditions.mattjeacock/Getty ImagesLarge companies like Disney and Uber have arbitration clauses in their Terms of Use.Arbitration is...

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I became a stay-at-home dad at the age of 47. I've learned more about myself...

Ben Maddern sold his business to be a stay-at-home dad.Courtesy of Ben MaddernBen Maddern, 51, became a stay-at-home dad to his kids, a 4-year-old boy and 1-year-old girl.He was previously a police...

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Today's Mortgage Rates | Why Rates Have Been So High This Month

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We left stable careers in tech and consulting to open a cocktail bar in New...

David Mughs, Avi Singh, and Rishi Rajpal opened Monkey Thief, a high-end cocktail bar in Hell's Kitchen, in October.Alex StaniloffAvi Singh and Rishi Rajpal left their stable jobs to open a New York...

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I flew in the 'world's best' business class where the luxury is next level....

BI's Pete Syme with a glass of Champagne on his Qatar Airways flight.Pete Syme/Business InsiderI flew in Qatar Airways' QSuite business class, which Skytrax named as the world's best for 2024.Thanks to...

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At age 22 I weighed 412 pounds. I had weight loss surgery and have lost 150...

Ese Milan before and after her weight loss surgery.Courtesy of Ese MilanEse Milan is a 25-year-old in Las Vegas who grew up unconcerned about her weight.When she was 22, she was told she had a handful...

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CD, Checking, and Savings Rates Today: Grow Your Savings

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Insider Today: Uncle Elon vs. Uncle Sam

Musk has reportedly faced a warning from the Justice Department already.Jim Watson/AFP via Getty ImagesThis post originally appeared in the Insider Today newsletter.You can sign up for Business...

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I want to give my kids a big, memorable Christmas. My husband wants to give...

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Heart sinking after seeing your savings account rate drop again? Here are 3...

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'My life is a million times better': A man who quit his desk job to be an...

Dustin Snyder is a low voltage electrician.Courtesy of Dustin SnyderDustin Snyder was unsatisfied with his office job and felt like he had no work-life balance.He made the decision to become an...

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Trump, Musk, and new cabinet picks celebrate election victory with surprise...

Trump was greeted by thunderous applause from the crowd.Chris Unger/Zuffa LLCDonald Trump celebrated his election win at UFC 309 with key allies.Trump was joined by Elon Musk, Tulsi Gabbard, and Robert...

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I met my husband in a chat room in 2000. We got engaged without seeing each...

The author and her husband met online but never exchanged photos before getting engaged.Courtesy of the authorMy husband and I met in a chat room 2000 and connected over books.We got engaged without...

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My daughter is transgender, but she's also just like any other kid

The author and his wife supported their daughter when she came out as transgender.Getty ImagesOur daughter was always a delight.Then adolescence brought about new changes.However, whether trans or cis,...

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I'm a single mom who suddenly became an empty nester. I decided to give up my...

The author, not pictured, became an empty nester.mapodile/Getty ImagesMy 18-year-old daughter suddenly decided to move out and live with her father.I became an empty nester and struggled with the...

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I tried cheese curds from Culver's, Zaxby's, and Freddy's, and I found the...

I went to three popular chains near me in the US to try their cheese curds.Meredith SchneiderCheese curds are a big favorite in the Midwest, but which chain has the best fast-food option?I tried cheese...

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I spent $50,000 remodeling my kitchen. Here are 5 things I got right and one...

I spent years saving money so I could have the kitchen of my dreams.Jill SchildhouseI spent 19 years saving $50,000 for a kitchen remodel that'd give me the space of my dreams.I'm glad I kept my layout...

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Paul Reiser says he still doesn't know if Dr. Owens on 'Stranger Things' is...

Netflix, Tom Yelland/VIllage Roadshow, David Rose/NBCU Photo Bank, BIPaul Reiser knows that his advice for fellow actors is contradictory."Say yes to everything, except for the things you have to say...

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After visiting all 50 states, a travel expert shares the top 5 she wants to...

Travel blogger Nicole Sunderland loves Virginia's Shenandoah National Park.Zack Frank/ShutterstockTravel blogger Nicole Sunderland has visited every US state, with repeat trips to some favorites.On her...

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I'm an Aussie who spent 7 hours in line to try some of the best barbecue in...

Franklin Barbecue is famous for its barbecue.Hutton Supancic/Contributor/Getty ImagesI waited for seven hours to try Franklin Barbecue, considered the best barbecue in Texas by many.In line, I met...

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Russia launched 'massive' overnight attack on Ukraine, firing around 120...

Russia launched a "massive attack" against Ukraine overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.Kostiantyn Liberov/Libkos/Getty ImagesRussia launched a "massive" overnight attack on Ukraine,...

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My coworker asked if I was pregnant, and I wasn't. The confrontation made me...

The author, not pictured, was frustrated when her coworker asked if she was pregnant.Maskot/Getty Images/MaskotA coworker asked me if I had the "nine-month flu," but I wasn't pregnant.The invasive...

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Meet the new AI grandmother that can scam the scammers on your behalf

UK phone service provider Virgin Media O2 created an AI grandmother to waste scammers' time.Annette Riedl/picture alliance via Getty ImagesScambaiting is when the target of a phone or online scam...

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What's the cheapest way to watch Yellowstone live? Streaming options explained

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThomas Rainwater (Gil Birmingham) and Mo Brings Plenty on the second half of Season 5 of...

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Where to watch Landman: Stream new series from Yellowstone creator

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreBilly Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris in "Landman."Emerson Miller/Emerson Miller/Paramount+The oil business...

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Alec Baldwin debuts RFK Jr. impression on 'Saturday Night Live' as the cast...

Alec Baldwin.ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty ImagesAlec Baldwin appeared on the most recent episode of "Saturday Night Live."Baldwin played Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's health secretary nominee.The show...

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