Walmart stores vary by region. Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images I visited Walmart in Wisconsin and New Jersey to compare stores in the Midwest and the East Coast. Milk was less expensive in
Elon Musk has been the face of DOGE’s cost-cutting efforts. Win McNamee/Getty Images This post originally appeared in the Business Insider Today newsletter. You can sign up for Business Insider’s daily newsletter here. Good morning!
The Indiana Pacers eliminated the New York Knicks from the playoffs for the second straight year and will now play the small-market Oklahoma City Thunder for the NBA title. Michael Hickey/Getty Images Few drew up
A booming stock market added more than half a million new millionaires in the US. Getty Images The US added 562,000 new millionaires in 2024 amid a booming stock market. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq
Nepal’s capital Kathmandu is one of the most polluted cities in the world. But it’s also one of the fastest-growing markets for EVs: Nepal’s electric cars now outsell new fossil-fueled vehicles. In the U.S., around
Eric Thayer/Getty Images Waymo has expanded its service to several cities throughout California. Data from the company shows how paid rides increased by more than 5,500% in less than 2 years. Collisions also increased, but
Voting on the agreement for United Airlines flight attendants ends late next month. Win McNamee/Getty Images The union representing United Airlines flight attendants reached a tentative deal for a new contract. Members would receive pay
Fine-dining restaurants are navigating the turbulent economy with lively atmospheres, special dinners, and sometimes ditching the tasting menu entirely. Shelby Moore for BI This article is part of “Made to Order,” a series highlighting the
After nearly a decade of planning and consultation, the San Francisco Unified School District has made its first venture into the unexpected—and increasingly relevant—business of affordable housing development. The district just opened Shirley Chisholm Village,
Everyone’s always talking about new tools, but some of the best tools are the classic ones—incredibly useful things that have been around for ages. These are the tools that have stood the test of time
About 33 miles south of Phoenix, Interstate 10 bisects a line of solar panels traversing the desert like an iridescent snake. The solar farm’s shape follows the path of a canal, with panels serving as
Inside the historic Book Depository at Michigan Central, now home to Newlab’s innovation campus, Brittanie Dabney is quietly building a different kind of startup. Her company, EcoSphere Organics, doesn’t make apps or mobility tech. It
When Spencer Rascoff took over as CEO at the struggling dating app giant Match Group in February, one of his first orders of business was to acquaint himself with all the services under his purview.
Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern shared the challenges she faced in rising to the top of New Zealand’s political arena. REUTERS/Bryan Woolston Jacinda Ardern led New Zealand as prime minister for six years, taking office at just 37.
For decades, the one-on-one meeting has been a sacred ritual of managerial life. It’s the office equivalent of a treadmill session: repetitive, well-intentioned, and mostly endured out of guilt. Conventional wisdom says every manager should
Sesh cofounders Iñigo-Hubertus Bunzl Pelayo, Pepe del RÃo, and MarÃa José Guzman. Dayana C. Music startup Sesh helps artists connect directly with fans, including in their mobile wallets. The company offers a suite of tools
Rick Smith is the CEO and cofounder of Axon. Axon The boss of Taser maker Axon Enterprise topped the list of best-paid CEOs last year, per MyLogIQ data. Rick Smith took home about $165 million
If you are frequently getting the ick from potential romantic partners, it might not be them. The problem might be you. A new study has found that if you possess certain personality traits, you might
One of the most striking patterns in the aftermath of many urban fires is how much unburned green vegetation remains amid the wreckage of burned neighborhoods. In some cases, a row of shrubs may be
We often think of serendipity as luck—a fortunate coincidence or a happy accident. But what if it’s something more intentional? What if serendipity is less about chance and more about conditions? Whether it’s a hallway