When we started dating eight years ago, my now-wife said she didn't want kids. I wanted to have kids, but I chose to put my focus on our relationship and it paid off. We enjoy our childfree marriage and have dogs that we put sweaters on. When starting a relationship, the topic of kids will come up at some point. And in certain situations, one person isn't interested in bringing children into their lives. That is exactly what happened with my wife and I. Read More

Job is one of most powerful in Washington with huge influence over US economy and financial markets.Trump’s administration and White House staffing picks and likely contenders – so far Donald Trump nominated Scott Bessent, a longtime hedge-fund investor who taught at Yale University for several years, to be his treasury secretary, a statement from Trump confirmed on Friday. The job is one of the most powerful in Washington, with huge influence over America’s gigantic economy and financial markets. The move to select Bessent is the latest as the president-elect starts to pull together the administration for his second term in the White House. The process so far has been marked largely by a focus more on personal and political loyalty to Trump than expertise and experience. Read More

Bessent, 62, is the founder of hedge fund Key Square Capital Management, after having worked on-and-off for Soros Fund Management since 1991. If confirmed by the Senate, he would be the nation’s first openly gay treasury secretary. Read More

Cava Group (NYSE: CAVA) has been one of the best restaurant stocks to own this year. The fast-casual Mediterranean-style restaurant chain has been winning over not just customers, but investors as well. Through expansion and new menu offerings, it has been able to continually report solid numbers, propelling its share price to new heights. Recently, the company reported its latest earnings numbers, and one metric stood out to me. It highlights the business's impressive growth, and it's a great sign that the company is going in the right direction. For a restaurant chain, generating single-digit comparable sales growth is a good goal, especially amid today's economic conditions as consumers are cutting back on spending. Read More

Americans planning to do some holiday baking this year may have to scramble to track down a key ingredient. Some stores around the U.S. are running short of eggs, especially those operating in states that require eggs from cage-free hens, as cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) flare and the virus spreads from wild birds to commercial flocks. More than 40% of the nation's roughly 300 million egg-laying hens are raised in cage-free facilities, but roughly 60% of "bird flu" cases recently detected involved cage-free farms. Read More

It’s fitting that the title of the new HBO comedy “The Franchise” makes no direct reference to the superhero movie around which it revolves. That would be “Tecto: Eye of the Storm,” a hundred-and-fifty-million-dollar work in progress that has already been deemed an also-ran by its Marvel-like studio. The executives view it as a money grab—an opportunity to dangle before fans a three-minute cameo by a character from one of the studio’s more popular tentpoles in the hope that they bite. Accordingly, no one actually working on “Tecto” is thrilled about being there, regarding it, instead, as a means to an end. The film’s lead actor, Adam (Billy Magnussen), is betting that it’ll be the vehicle that catapults him onto the A-list. The producer, Anita (Aya Cash), wants its success to open doors for her to make “actual movies,” with the likes of Sofia Coppola. The very German director, Eric (Daniel Brühl), nurses fantasies that the film, which is set on a distant planet populated by fish-human hybrids, will offer meaningful commentary on fracking, or feminism—he hasn’t really decided, but perhaps he’ll have done so by the time he figures out the ending, a feat he attempts, sporadically, between takes. Most of the people ostensibly in charge are just there to pay their dues, meaning that no one sees it as his or her responsibility to insure that “Tecto” is any good. If “The Franchise” ’s premise of small-time machinations on the fringe of the big time makes it sound like a Hollywood version of “Veep,” that may be by design. The show’s creator is Jon Brown, a former “Veep” producer, and it counts among its executive producers Armando Iannucci, the creator of the earlier series. The two shows share plots of frenzy amid insignificance, and both abound with florid insults, rapid-fire banter, and acid appraisals. (One of Adam’s co-stars bristles at having been given little to do in front of the camera that day except “silently nodding, like a wife at a party.”) Above all, the two comedies are united in a bone-deep cynicism that can be unexpectedly invigorating; “Veep” seldom saw anything worthwhile in politics, and “The Franchise” doesn’t bother asking what kinds of pleasures comic-book tales might provide, which itches they may scratch. Across eight episodes, the début season... Read More

As part of an ongoing copyright lawsuit, The New York Times says it spent 150 hours sifting through OpenAI’s training data looking for potential evidence—only for OpenAI to delete all of its work. Read More

The arrival of artificial intelligence (AI) into the mainstream has supercharged shares of semiconductor giant Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD). Last December, the stock was at a 52-week low of $116.37, but in 2024, it topped $227.30. Since reaching that record high in March, AMD's share price has pulled back, and the stock was down about 6% in 2024 through Nov. 18. Given that price decline, does this mean the fervor over AI is done? Or is the stock's drop a signal that now is the time to buy? Let's examine the company in detail to help you decide. Read More

Do you spend a lot of time at the gym lately waiting for an empty squat rack? Or maybe you’re often in line for your favorite treadmill—the one in the best TV–watching area? A new report says you’re likely not alone. ABC Fitness’s inaugural Q1 Wellness Watch Report shows traditional gym check-ins in the first quarter of 2024 were up 60% from 2023. Fitness studios and boutiques also saw a 22% increase in check-ins compared to the same period last year. Read More

New regulations could add up to 200 Chinese chip companies to a trade restriction list, according to email. The Biden administration is set to unveil new export restrictions on China as soon as next week, the US Chamber of Commerce told members in a Thursday email. The new regulations could add up to 200 Chinese chip companies to a trade restriction list that bars most US suppliers from shipping goods to the targeted firms, the email from the powerful Washington-based lobbying group said, according to an excerpt seen by Reuters on Friday. Read More

Coding languages are a foundational element of any tech job, but not all are made equal.Python and SQL are among the most popular languages; C++ and Tableau are more specialized.Business Insider spoke with recruiters and tech workers to identify the top eight languages to know. Big Tech firms like Apple and Amazon have signaled a move away from the complicated coding language C++, but there's still a place for engineers who know the coding language on Wall Street. Read More

"Gladiator II" and "Wicked" are both in theaters.While "Glicked" isn't as much of a viral double-feature as "Barbenheimer," it would be pretty fun.If you only have time for one, though, there's a superior pick. "Gladiator II" and "Wicked" are facing off at the box office this weekend. Read More

Some version of “get healthier” is likely at the top of your New Year’s resolution list. Whether you’ve vowed to get more sleep, improve your eating habits, cut down on stress, or just carve out more time for yourself, our experts have a product for that. The CEOs, scientists, business leaders, and health innovators we tapped for their picks have jam-packed, high-stress days, and they personally use the products on this list to feel less stressed and more energized. Below, see the 25 wellness products they love. Fitness gear  Courtesy of Peloton It may be no surprise that the Peloton Bike made our experts’ favorites list. Peloton helped revolutionize at-home fitness with fun and interactive classes led by professional trainers. “It allows me to get exercise in even if I only have 15 minutes. Fifteen minutes is better than 0 minutes!” says SmartyPants Vitamins CEO Brenda Demers. In addition to the bike, Peloton has a rower and a treadmill and offers no-equipment workouts like yoga and Pilates too. Read More

Amazon announced another $4 billion investment in AI startup Anthropic on Friday.The deal includes an agreement for Anthropic to use Amazon's AI chips more. The cloud giant is trying to challenge Nvidia and get developers to switch away from those GPUs. Amazon's Trainium chips are about to get a lot busier. At least that's what Amazon hopes will happen after it pumps another $4 billion into AI startup Anthropic. Read More

Goldman Sachs predicts that oil prices could fall about 20% to the low $60s by the end of 2026. The analysts point to Trump's proposals for tariffs, posing demand risks in an already oversupplied market.The analysts see some upside in the short term and predict oil prices will rise to $83 by mid-2025. Oil prices could struggle in the coming years, Goldman Sachs says. Read More

Target, which has long been regarded as the fancier version of its counterpart, had a lackluster quarter. It was so poor that as a result of missing Wall Street profit forecasts, Target’s stock sank a whopping 22% this week. Meanwhile, Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, had a strong quarter. Sales came in just under $170 billion, in-store sales increased 5.3%, foot traffic jumped 3%—but the big difference was in e-commerce sales, which leapt 22%. Read More

"Both women put blood, sweat and tears into developing their businesses. One became an internationally famous entertainer in the music industry, the other, a small Australian fashion designer," the appeal judges wrote. Read More

What to do when your boss doesn't manage conflict in the workplace It's well-documented that women in the workplace often face biases when seeking leadership roles, but new research is uncovering just how pervasive and wide-ranging those prejudices can be. Read More

Amazon’s total investment in the AI company now totals $8bn, with its AWS unit as Anthropic’s cloud provider. The artificial intelligence startup Anthropic said on Friday it had raised an additional $4bn investment from its longtime backer Amazon.com, bringing the e-commerce giant’s total investment to $8bn, underscoring big tech’s growing generative AI investments. Amazon will maintain its position as a minority investor, the company said. Its AWS unit will also be Anthropic’s official cloud provider. Read More

She eventually left her full-time job and in 2014 launched Blavity, a media and tech company, for Black millennials to have a platform to tell their own stories. “Blavity really started with: how do we create product and solution services that put the Black community at its core?” said DeBaun, founder, CEO, and chair of the company. It started out as a curated video newsletter, then eventually a website. It’s now the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving Black millennials and Gen Z through original content, video series, and experiences. “Taking the platform and then building around it is one of the reasons why Blavity has been able to sustain in these last 10 years,” DeBaun said. Read More

"Outlander" season seven has seen one major member of Jamie Fraser's family recast.Jenny Murray was played by Laura Donnelly in earlier seasons.As of season seven part two, Kristin Atherton has taken over the role. Warning: Spoilers ahead for "Outlander" season seven, episode nine, "Unfinished Business." Read More

Affiliate links for the products on this page are from partners that compensate us and terms apply to offers listed (see our advertiser disclosure with our list of partners for more details). However, our opinions are our own. See how we rate products and services to help you make smart decisions with your money. My father always told me that it's better to save $5 than nothing at all — some savings is better than none. My father also made sure I understood that the first priority is paying off bills immediately. I get the most out of a Costco membership so I never feel like I have to eat out. Read More

The Jen-Hsun & Lori Huang Foundation saw its assets, which mostly consist of Nvidia shares, more than triple to $3.4 billion at the end of 2023, according to its newly released tax filing. To account for the growth, it will have to give away at least $120 million this year — double last year’s level, the filing shows. “They need to be putting more money out the door,” said John Seitz, the founder of FoundationMark, a firm that tracks foundations’ investment performance. Read More

"Concerns surrounding US fiscal debt sustainability were atop the list this survey, followed by escalating tensions in the Middle East and policy uncertainty." Read More

Investment firm Yieldstreet, which made its name offering alternative assets like art and fine wine, is raising another round of capital, according to four banking and private equity sources. Yieldstreet has hired advisors and is targeting $75 million to $100 million for the round, the people said. The fintech is also considering a sale or a combination capital raise plus sale, two of the people said. Timing is unclear. Some say the round could be finished soon, while others pegged it for next year. Read More

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Following a lengthy, nearly year-and-a-half-long wait, Outlander is back for the rest of its seventh season. We've compiled everything you need to know about where to watch Outlander, including live streaming options for those without cable. Read More

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more It's that time of year to make your gift-giving list and check it twice. And while running through the aisles of countless stores with the sound of Mariah Carey's whistle tones can be all things chaotic, we've taken it upon ourselves to relieve some of that seasonal stress. Read More

If anyone is the queen of sleep anxiety, it might be me. I spend the night lying awake, unable to shut my brain off from ruminating thoughts. They either prevent me from falling asleep for hours, wake me up in the middle of the night, or act as an alarm clock well before my iPhone chirps at me bright and early. I’m left feeling, quite obviously, exhausted. By the following night, my anxieties and stress have eased but I’m left with a new worry: that I won’t be able to fall asleep again, resulting in yet another restless night. It’s a self-fulfilling prophecy, because that fear leaves me tossing and turning yet again. Read More

Create a strict morning routine! Take a vacation! Make 10 new friends! Just relax about the election! When we feel down, in a slump, or overwhelmed by the 24/7 news cycle, we often assume we must reorder our entire lives and make drastic changes to solve the unsolvable. However, when much is out of our control, science tells us, small daily adjustments can immediately boost our mood and energy. When practiced over time, these micro habits can become the backbone of healthy routines. Read More

The September report says Robinson, who ran unsuccessfully for governor this month, left statements over a decade ago on the message board in which, in part, he referred to himself as a “black NAZI” and said he enjoyed transgender pornography. The report also says he preferred Adolf Hitler to then-President Barack Obama and slammed the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. as “worse than a maggot.” Robinson, who was seeking to become the state’s first Black governor, said he didn’t write those posts and sued in October, just before early in-person voting was to begin. Read More

The FDA approved over-the-counter hearing aids, which will be available for those with “mild to moderate” hearing loss. These experts delve into what you should know. Read More

More travelers are forgoing itineraries jam-packed with activities from dawn to dusk. Instead, they’re consulting pillow menus and retiring on the early side. Welcome to the age of sleep tourism, where a growing number of hotels are offering amenities and services, including access to a slate of in-house sleep experts, to help guests get a healthy dose of rest. The sleep tourism market is estimated to grow by nearly 8% and by over $400 billion between 2023 and 2028, according to an analysis by HTF Market Intelligence. Read More

For most employees, unwinding after work with their favorite TV show or leisure activities is the key to separating themselves from their jobs. For Olipop founder Ben Goodwin, evenings are typically spent plotting the future of his company, from mixing microbiome-friendly formulas to concocting the perfect flavor combination for his next viral sensation. Read More

Walmart must pay almost $35 million to one of its former truck drivers after a California jury found the retailer had falsely accused him of workers' compensation fraud and wrongfully terminated him. A San Bernardino County jury this week ordered Walmart to pay driver Jesus "Jesse" Fonseca $25 million in punitive damages, plus $9.7 million for future non-economic losses including enjoyment of life and mental suffering. The jury found that Walmart had falsely accused him of violating its integrity policy under its statement of ethics, attorneys for Fonseca said in a statement to CBS MoneyWatch. Read More

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Though Black Friday is still a week away, we're already seeing fantastic early discounts on the PS5. The best Black Friday PS5 deals available right now include savings on console bundles, SSDs, controllers, and more. It's rare to see PS5 sales this good, so we don't expect these deals to change dramatically once Black Friday actually comes around. Read More

Drake and Kendrick Lamar have exchanged nine diss tracks since "Like That" dropped in March.Hip-hop writers and critics favor Lamar in the feud, praising his songs as more persuasive.Lamar has extended his victory lap by surprise-releasing a new album, "GNX." Drake and Kendrick Lamar were once considered collaborators, perhaps even friends. Read More

Planned Parenthood is preparing to fight the Department of Government Efficiency.Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy want to use DOGE to cut federal spending.They named Planned Parenthood as something that could be targeted for cuts. Planned Parenthood is preparing to face off with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency after it identified the reproductive health provider as fat to be trimmed. Read More

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater reportedly began dating on the "Wicked" movie set.Slater recently confirmed he "fell in love" while filming, calling it "a really beautiful thing."They have been spotted together numerous times since news of their relationship broke last year. Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater seem to be going strong, more than a year after news of their relationship made headlines. Read More

A small group of stocks could capture the next burst of AI development, BofA said.The firm sees a coming "Agentic AI wave," which includes developments like AI-powered apps and robots.Strategists highlighted six large-cap stocks that represent its top picks for the next wave. A new wave of AI development is about to take shape — and Wall Street is starting to divert its attention from the market's largest companies to a different group of stocks, according to Bank of America. Read More

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Florida is one of the most popular destinations for people moving from one US state to another.New census data shows that many more people moved into Florida than left between 2022 and 2023.The number of people leaving is up due to issues including rising costs and natural disasters. When Derek Edwards was living in Wisconsin and Colorado, he often traveled to the Caribbean via Florida. Read More

The Supreme Court Justice talks with David Remnick about the decline in public trust and questions about the Court’s ethics code, and how Justices get along in a very partisan era. Read More

US senator Elizabeth Warren and congressman Jerry Nadler have demanded the government investigate whether VeriSign, steward of the .com domain, is ripping off customers and violating antitrust laws. Read More

Barry Blitt, a cartoonist and an illustrator, has contributed to The New Yorker since 1992. In 2020, he won the Pulitzer Prize for editorial cartooning. Read More

Organic carrots recall amid E. coli outbreak Organic carrots and celery sold at Whole Foods Market in five states are being recalled amid a deadly E. coli outbreak that has stricken 39 people in 18 states. The recall, posted Thursday by the Food and Drug Administration, involves 15-ounce containers of Whole Foods Market-branded organic carrot sticks and organic carrots & celery sticks sold at Whole Foods Market stores in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho and Nevada, according to the announcement by  Sacramento, California-based F&S Fresh Foods. Read More

Washington — The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed Facebook's appeal of a lower court order reviving a shareholder lawsuit brought against the social media giant in light of consulting firm Cambridge Analytica's 2015 misuse of millions of Facebook users' data. In its first opinion of the term, the high court issued a one-line unsigned decision dismissing Facebook's appeal. The court's ruling indicates it believes it should not have taken up the case, though the Supreme Court did not explain its reasoning. Read More

The not-a-Twitter-clone is exploding, and its CEO promises to not repeat old social-media mistakes. Her strategy? Massively empower users to decide how the service works. Read More

Investors should probably credit CEO John Fieldly for their massive returns in Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ: CELH) stock. Under his leadership, the beverage company moved from relative obscurity to one of the most successful energy drink companies. Such benefits have accrued to shareholders, especially those who bought Celsius stock in April 2018 when Fieldly became CEO. Its results show that investing in the right leader can benefit companies and investors alike. If one had invested $1,000 in Celsius stock in April 2018, that holding would be worth around $18,600, as of the time of this writing. This approximate 1,760% gain far outpaces the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), which has earned a total return of just under 160% during that time. Read More

Amnesty International has issued a report charting the supply chains and human rights due diligence policies of 13 major EV manufacturers. The results are a world away from the clean, safe future that electric vehicles promise. Read More

Generating recurring cash flow from your investments can help you save for retirement and also enable you to retire early. But with many dividend stocks to choose from, it can seem overwhelming trying to pick the right investments. You can, however, simplify the process significantly by investing in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) which provides a high yield. Investing in an ETF can give you exposure to dozens, even hundreds or thousands of stocks, without needing to worry about picking individual stocks. And one of the best income-generating investments to consider for your portfolio today is the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSEMKT: JEPI). Undeniably, one of the most attractive features of JEPI is that it offers an incredibly high yield. Its 12-month rolling dividend yield is 7.54%. That's a much higher return than what you can get if you tried just picking safe stocks; the S&P 500's average yield is only 1.2%. Read More