Russia frees WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich, former US Marine Paul Whelan in a major prisoner swap
Russia freed the Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and the former US Marine Paul Whelan in a major exchange with the US.
Dozens of angry Chinese suppliers swarmed Temu's office, saying they're tired of giving Westerners refunds without returns
Small merchants in China have been holding rallies this month to protest Temu's fines and refund policies, as multiple outlets reported.
The Seine is so dirty, Olympic athletes can't swim in it
High levels of E. coli in the Seine River postponed the 2024 Olympics men's triathlon. The French government had put $1.5 billion into cleaning it.
US suggests Venezuela's president is clinging on illegitimately after a disputed vote
Arsonists sabotage trains ahead of the Paris Olympic Games
Paris trains came to a halt, delaying athletes and tourists ahead of the Olympics opening ceremonies. Authorities are looking for the arsonists.
A naval chief described purposefully wrecking a ship to mess with China
Vice Adm. Eduardo Santos discussed grounding the BRP Sierra Madre in the South China Sea to create an obstacle and disrupt China's territorial claims.
China says Taiwanese working in the mainland 'need not worry' after it suggested a death penalty for 'independence die-hards'
On June 21, China sparked alarm in Taiwan after floating prison sentences, or even execution, for supporters of declaring independence.
Retiring at 50 has long been a guarantee for parts of China's working class — until now
Women in China's working class get to retire at 50 and collect pension checks, but the country is realizing it can't sustain payments for long.
China finally agrees with Trump on something — they both think Kamala Harris can't win
Despite polling on par so far with Biden, Harris is relatively unknown in China, where people see Trump winning as a foregone conclusion.
Adidas pulled an ad with Bella Hadid, who is Palestinian, after Israel objected and claimed she's antisemitic
Iran may pay for you to be trans, but it comes with a cost — your dignity
Friends of US journalist Evan Gershkovich describe his life before he was sentenced to 16 years in a Russian prison
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A crypto data leak led the FBI to America's most wanted sex trafficking fugitive. Now, the victims want his bitcoins.
Michael Pratt was on the run for three years until a data leak involving crypto wallets he'd bought years earlier led the FBI to his Madrid hotel.
A boomer lives on $1,601 monthly from Social Security and struggles to pay bills. She plans to wait a few more years until she touches her 401(k).
Maureen lives on $1,601 monthly Social Security payments but doesn't want to use her 401(k) because she's worried about making it last.
A millennial couple who make $250,000 say they can't find a home in their budget: 'We refuse to become house-poor'
A millennial couple who earn $250,000 say they can't find a home in their budget. They're cutting back on retirement savings and childcare.
Fisker owners say they're hunting for parts and struggling to keep their cars on the road after the company's bankruptcy
After the EV startup collapsed, owners who paid as much as $70,000 now find themselves stuck with vehicles that are slowly falling apart.
Mortgage Interest Rates Today, August 11, 2024 | Lower Rates Give Homeowners a Chance to Refinance
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates have dropped significantly, meaning more borrowers can now save by refinancing.
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Social media keeps catching Wall Street off guard
Starbucks, Chipotle, and Bud Light all faced controversy on social media — and it was largely missed by Wall Street.
A 26-year-old property owner shares his non-traditional approach to breaking into a red-hot housing market — even in one of the most expensive cities in the US
Anirudh Kaushik explains his investment strategy for buying real estate in San Francisco, one of the most expensive housing markets in the US.
We've been long-distance for 6 years and have learned a lot about our marriage, including that distance doesn't work for us
My husband and I have been long-distance for the majority of our marriage. We've learned that I'd prefer to live together, and next year, we will.
6 things you could be doing wrong if you're struggling to get a job
Your résumé's format, how much you prep for an interview, and how many follow-ups you send could affect your chances of getting hired.
What Maya Rudolph's impression reveals about Kamala Harris
A linguist wanted to understand the vice president's racial identity. So she studied the SNL comedian.
Companies are using sneaky software and legal tricks to make you endlessly pay for stuff you already bought
Companies are using sneaky software, subscription fees, and legal tricks to make you endlessly pay for stuff you already bought.
'Love Is Blind' is hell on earth: Contestants say producers deprived them of food and sleep, preyed on their anxieties, and refused to let them quit
"Love Is Blind" was supposed to be a different kind of dating show. But contestants say being on the series was traumatic: "It literally ruins lives."
A hacker ripped me off for $10,000. The scam turned out to be brilliant — and terrifying.
Verizon, Chase, and the police were all useless when my identity got hacked. Then Psycho Bunny came to the rescue.
Sorry, homebuyers. Houses aren't getting cheaper.
Buyers may wince at higher rates. The economy may be wheezing. But there just aren't enough homes for sale to sink prices, Zillow's Skylar Olsen said.
A Rivian customer waited 3 years for his dream car. It died within days.
Two days after it arrived, Chase Merrill's electric R1S SUV was bricked in the snow. The company said it would cost $2,100 to transport for repairs.
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Google, Amazon, and Meta are making their core products worse — on purpose
Google, Amazon, Meta, and other big tech companies are making their core products worse and ruining everything from apps to the internet.
Consulting has a Gen Z problem
Gen Z consultants said it's a great first job but that they don't plan to stay in the industry for the long haul.
Real estate investors are using a 2-part strategy to build equity and avoid capital gains tax
Real estate investors explain how they do live-in flips to save on capital gains tax.
Dell staff say they aren't surprised about layoffs following its AI pivot
Ten Dell employees told Business Insider that they are bracing for further rounds of layoffs as the company rolls out its new AI strategy.
Locked-up merchandise is turning off shoppers at CVS, Walgreens, and other big drugstores
Pharmacy retailers are locking more items away, and that's turning away customers who say the measures undermine the shopping experience.
A couple tested out life in Canada and Italy. They chose to move where salaries are lower but life is sweeter.
A millennial couple who tried North America and Europe decided to settle where jobs pay less but the food and social life are better overall.
I've dated tech bros who treat dating like they're working on a startup. Once I found the right one, we applied this mindset to improve our relationship.
Maggie Zheng says tech bros often treat dating like a business and lack emotional intelligence — but they can also make thoughtful partners.
The 8 biggest differences between the 'It Ends With Us' book and movie
"Every change that we made was christened by Colleen herself, and none of the changes were made lightly," screenwriter Christy Hall told BI.
Californians are buying fewer Teslas. That could be a bad sign for Elon Musk.
Tesla's sliding sales in California could be a symptom of wider problems for Elon Musk and his EV maker, experts say.
A Gen Z data scientist says AI jobs require more than coding — and don't expect to be a loner at work
Autodesk data scientist Pranjali Ajay Parse said candidates need more than Python proficiency to successfully deliver AI projects.
Tim Walz may be the least wealthy vice presidential nominee in history
Tim Walz, the governor of Minnesota and Kamala Harris's VP pick, might be the least wealthy nominee for vice president in US history.
The rise of the 'bait-and-switch' job interview
The work-from-home revolution has led to a wave of tricksters faking their way through job interviews — causing chaos for companies and coworkers.
Travelers are slamming Airbnb chore lists that tell guests to mow the lawn, do the laundry, and take out the trash — on top of paying $125 cleaning fees
"If I'm paying $229 a night to stay somewhere, plus a $125 cleaning fee, I'm not doing any laundry," one traveler said in a viral TikTok.
Watch your back: Here are the 4 kinds of employees most likely to get laid off in the current downturn
A study of 17,000 recent layoffs reveals who is most at risk of losing their jobs.
China had a plan to dominate tech and become the world's most powerful country. It's all gone wrong.
Chinese President Xi Jinping had a plan to dominate tech and become the world's most powerful country. It's all gone wrong.
Remote work is killing Florida as a retirement paradise
Home prices in Florida have soared by 33% — almost twice the national average. The dream of retiring to the Sunshine State is officially over.
Zelle says it's up to the police to stop scams
Lawmakers say reimbursements for Zelle users who disputed payments have decreased, and this week called for an investigation.
Instagram is really weird right now. I think I've figured out why.
The Instagram "Mythical Reel Pull" is increasingly a thing. It's when content from a seemingly random account without many followers goes viral.
British tourist apologizes after carving initials into an ancient Pompeii home
A 37-year-old man, who has not been named, used a blunt object to make five engravings on a house in Pompeii, Italian media reported.
'It Ends With Us' screenwriter on the potential for a sequel to the new Blake Lively movie
Colleen Hoover wrote "It Starts With Us" in 2022 after she was "inundated with requests" from fans to continue Lily Bloom's story.
CEO compensation at some of the largest companies was a whopping 268 times as much as their average worker last year
Some of the largest companies cut costs last year while raising consumer prices and paying their CEOs 268 times as much as their median worker.
Who is Palmer Luckey? The founder of Oculus and Anduril
Palmer Luckey founded Oculus, sold it to Facebook for $2 billion, and was fired two years later. Now he's building military technology with Anduril.