I grew up on different continents—Africa, Europe, and North America. Having the privilege of living in and experiencing diverse countries and cultures during my formative years made it clear to me that, while we are
Twenty years ago this August, Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast. More than 1,300 lives were lost. It destroyed homes, displaced families, and overwhelmed many of the institutions that undergird civil society. It was also
Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Belgium will halt parcel shipments to the US starting August 23. Carlos Barria/CB Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Belgium will halt parcel shipments to the US starting August 23. The operators lack
TikTok Shop crossed $100 million in US sales on Black Friday. Dan Whateley/Business Insider. TikTok is making it mandatory for TikTok Shop brands to use a new AI ad tool starting September 1. Called GMV
Lana Del Rey performs in London on July 4, 2025. Nicky J. Sims/Getty Images For ABA Lana Del Rey has regularly faced backlash since early 2020. It all started when Del Rey posted an unprompted
The top free app in Apple’s App Store right now is a passion project from Hank Green that includes a sentient bean, knitted socks, and home decorating. Its entire goal is to get you to
Small wearable patches that continuously scan your blood and zap numbers to your smartphone are about to be everywhere. Once the sole domain of people with diabetes, glucose monitors are gaining popularity as a health
Just in time for the season’s kick off, the National Football League (NFL) is tapping into artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze game and performance insights in real time. On Aug. 20, the NFL and Microsoft
Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders said young athletes should not prioritize financial factors when choosing a university. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders made millions in the MLB and NFL before pivoting to coach college
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Ben Kriemann/Getty Images Some Microsoft employees are sharing how much they make after raises and promotions. A spreadsheet includes more than 850 entries and counting, detailing salary, stock, and bonuses. Microsoft
The Douglas VC-54C, also known as “Sacred Cow.” Talia Lakritz/Business Insider The Douglas VC-54C Skymaster was the first plane built specifically for use by the US president. “The Flying White House” became better known by
Cody Rigsby, Alexandra Cooper, professional golfer Bryson DeChambeau, Steph Curry, the Jonas Brothers, and Jimmy Fallon were among the celebrities who made appearances at the Made By Google event on Wednesday. screenshot/YouTube Google’s Pixel event
Adrienne Lofton, Google’s VP of marketing, said that other phone companies created “walled gardens.” Google The “Made by Google 2025” event featured several new devices — and plenty of digs at rival Apple. Google executives referenced
Rokas Tenys/Shutterstock Sony raised the price of PS5 consoles in the US by about $50. The company blamed “a challenging economic environment.” Customers will be subject to the price hikes starting on August 21. It’s
When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more AFP STRINGER/AFP via Getty Images The Oasis reunion tour is traveling across North America, and soon New Jerseyans will have
TJX negotiates a price it is willing to pay for goods based on what a shopper would spend elsewhere for similar goods. Scott Olson/Getty Images TJX’s CEO says the off-price retailer isn’t immune to tariffs,
Google’s latest Pixel 10 phones, which were just announced today, don’t come with many external physical changes. The most tangible hardware addition across the lineup, in fact, is completely invisible: a set of magnets beneath
If you have late summer or early fall travel plans, you’ll want to double check your checked bags. The TSA and the FAA just banned some popular hair care items from checked luggage. Cordless hair
President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to resign after a member of his administration accused Cook of committing mortgage fraud, the latest example of the Trump administration’s efforts to gain control
Sony will raise prices of its PlayStation 5 consoles in the United States by around $50 from Thursday, as the Japanese conglomerate navigates a slow recovery in the videogame market while U.S. tariffs threaten to