Influencer Posts About Life in Saudi City Neom Don’t Look so Glamorous
Saudi Arabia’s new city of the future, Neom, isn’t looking quite so glamorous just yet. A wave of vloggers and micro-influencers have been posting on social media about their lives in the still-developing desert city — and their posts are…
The 51 Best Subscription Gifts in 2024
When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more The best subscription boxes are gifts that keep on giving, as you’ll be signing someone up for a monthly or quarterly delivery of their favorite…
The 7 Best Cheap Vacuum Cleaners of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more While we’ve tested all kinds of the best vacuums, including those that retail for an eye-watering $800 or more, we’ve found that $100 to $200…
Houthis Say They Struck Israel With ‘New Hypersonic Ballistic Missile’
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have said that the militant group struck Israel using a “new hypersonic ballistic missile.” Yahya Sarea, a spokesperson for the Houthis, said that the missile took just 11 and a half minutes to travel more than 1,200…
The US Is Considering a Sovereign Wealth Fund. Alaska Already Has One.
At the White House, President Joe Biden’s top aides have circulated plans for a fund to finance national security interests. And former President Donald Trump recently called for a similar state-owned investment fund to finance “great national endeavors” during a…
How Formula 1 Wind-Tunnel Testing Works and Why It’s so Important
Wind-tunnel testing is crucial for Formula 1 teams to study and optimize a car’s aerodynamics. Aerodynamics have become vital as regulations have emphasized downforce and airflow. This article is part of “Behind the Wheel,” a series about the highly competitive…
The 6 Best Coffee Grinders of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Brewing coffee is a scientific process, and the more consistent your variables are, the closer you’ll get to achieving your perfect cup day in, day…
Gen Z’s Latest Viral Travel Obsession: the TSA Tray Aesthetic
In the ever-evolving world of travel trends, it’s time to say goodbye to raw-dogging — flying without devices or any other distractions — and hello to the “TSA tray aesthetic.” Gen Z’s fall travel trend requires participants to conceptualize, style, and…
US Army Wants Long-Range Artillery After New Cannons Flopped
The Army is on the lookout for new longer-range artillery shells after canceling some of its plans for new cannons. The service intends to shift its focus over to how it can begin “innovating at the round,” an official said,…
Housing Market: 5 Cities Hit Hardest by Shrinkflation As Prices Climb
The housing market hasn’t been spared from shrinkflation, the unfortunate phenomenon of paying more for less. The median-sizes US home has shrunk from 1,996 square feet to 1,868 square feet in the last five years, according to Realtor.com data. Yet,…
Mike Lynch Likely Died of Suffocation After ‘Bayesian’ Sank: Report
Seven people died after the yacht went down during a storm off the coast of Porticello on August 19, including Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah. The unnamed source told Reuters that initial autopsy results on Hannah Lynch’s body were…
Russia Trying to Sway Voters Toward Trump Using Influencers: Official
Russian state media outlet RT is trying to sway voters toward former President Donald Trump ahead of the November election by using Western influencers, an unnamed US intelligence official told Reuters. The official said that RT, formerly known as Russia…
Things American Wishes She Knew Before Visiting Japan; Big Mistakes
Japan is widely considered to be a polite, rule-following country, but knowing its reputation didn’t fully prepare me for my recent trip. As a frequent traveler, I consider myself quite culturally aware when entering a new country. I know to…
History of Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s Rocky Relationship
Elon Musk and Donald Trump are getting along again after years of a frosty relationship. On August 12, Musk hosted Trump for a live interview on X, formerly known as Twitter, welcoming Trump back to the platform that paved the…
ESPN Bet Has Big Ambitions, a Tough Road As It Launches in New York
As Frank Sinatra famously sang of New York: If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere. Executives at ESPN and Penn Entertainment hope that’s true of ESPN Bet, which will soon debut in the Big Apple as…
The 5 Best Microwaves of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more We might be cast iron loyalists and swear by our Instant Pots, but we’ll never give up the humble microwave. To solve kitchen problems quickly…
Serena Williams Subtly Promotes Her Makeup Brand at the US Open
Serena Williams returned to the US Open for the first time since retiring in September 2022. But this time, she was there on business. During days six and seven of the tennis tournament, Williams sat in the audience while wearing…
Crew Member on Mike Lynch Yacht Says He Walked on ‘Walls’ Trying to Save People
A crew member who was on board British tech tycoon Mike Lynch’s “Bayesian” yacht when it sank off the coast of Porticello, Sicily, this month has opened up about the incident. Matthew Griffiths, a British sailor who was on watch…
Weight-Loss Drugs Could Slow Biological Aging: Researchers
The viral weight-loss drug semaglutide, which is available under the commercial names Ozempic and Wegovy, may help slow down the biological aging process, researchers have said. A number of studies presented on Friday at the European Society of Cardiology conference…
Whistleblower Fired Over Work Visa for Chinese Agent Awarded $745K
A former compliance officer has been awarded almost £565,000 ($745,000) after he was fired for alerting authorities about an employee who turned out to be a “Chinese espionage agent.” Bharat Bhagani, who worked in the UK office of Goldenway Global…
Meet Françoise Bettencourt Meyers, the L’oréal Heiress Worth $90B
Her relationship with her mother came to a tipping point when Bettencourt Meyers initiated a decade-long family feud over her inheritance. A photographer named François-Marie Banier was the subject of a disagreement between Bettencourt Meyers and her mother. Getty Images…
A 5-Year-Old Accidentally Smashed 3,500-Year-Old Artifact at Museum
It’s every parent’s worst nightmare. On a visit to the Hecht Museum at the University of Haifa in Israel, a 5-year-old’s father was shocked to see his son next to the shattered Bronze Age jar. The boy’s father told the BBC that…
Are Jasmine and Bobby From ‘Love Is Blind: UK’ Still Together?
Jasmine and Bobby are still married a year after the filming of “Love Is Blind: UK” season one. Per the rules of the show, the pair date in isolated pods and see each other face-to-face only after they agree to…
Hosts Have Contributed to Airbnb’s Downfall, Experts Say
As the founder of a travel site, Michael Rozenblit and his partner Maggie have stayed in hundreds of Airbnbs over the past decade. “We love the convenience of having our own space,” Rozenblit told Business Insider. “Particularly when it comes…