There’s an oddly specific frustration to opening a Laffy Taffy Mini Bar. Its thin wrapper shreds a little too easily and tends to stick to the candy like tape. Finally, the maker behind the candy
Wind turbines usually jut up from the ground like giant pinwheels. Now a company in China is exploring a new form factor: flying wind turbines. These zeppelin-like aircraft float high in the sky, tethered to
When the heat index in Delhi, India, reached 125 degrees Fahrenheit this summer, so many people cranked up their air-conditioning that it led to power cuts. It’s one fundamental problem with modern AC: It’s least
In the late 1970s, a Princeton undergraduate named John Aristotle Phillips made headlines by designing an atomic bomb using only publicly available sources for his junior year research project. His goal wasn’t to build a
An Air China Boeing 777. ADEK BERRY/AFP via Getty Images An Air China plane from London diverted after five hours due to an engine problem. Over 250 passengers spent 13 hours waiting at Nizhnevartovsk Airport
There’s a growing paradox at the heart of the modern workplace. Artificial intelligence is advancing at an unprecedented rate, capable of generating pitch decks, summarizing meetings, writing RFPs, analyzing spreadsheets, and even sending our avatars
The Eurovision Song Contest, the European musical showdown known for its glittery outfits, unusual performances, and over-the-top fanfare, is returning in 2026 for its 70th year. To usher in the anniversary, the competition just unveiled
NASA’s space shuttle Challenger launches from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on January 28, 1986, disturbing nearby flocks of birds. NASA Goldman Sachs prime brokerage exec Kristin Kramer gave Business Insider a rundown on the hedge fund
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My first meal at KFC in 15 years showed me why the chain is struggling. Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert In mid-July, KFC officially launched its “Kentucky Fried Comeback” turnaround campaign. The legacy fried chicken chain has lost
My day job is a design educator, so for me, this time of year is filled with writing syllabi, planning new classes, and thinking about what the next generation of designers might need to know
Ben Goodwin told Business Insider there may be a world post-Olipop where he can lean more into his music career. Ben Goodwin 40-year-old Ben Goodwin is the cofounder and CEO of prebiotic soda brand Olipop.
Bench IQ founders Bench IQ Courtroom strategy has always been part art, part science. A new AI startup wants to tip the scales, promising lawyers a glimpse into how judges think. Investors are buying into
The author (not pictured) wrote about her breakups in a book, and her husband was supportive. MARHARYTA MARKO/Getty Images I married when I was 35, the same age that Taylor Swift is now that she’s
The author (not pictured) decided to not pursue filmmaking as a career. Dragos Condrea/Getty Images I studied film in college because I fell in love with filmmaking. After college, I realized I wanted a slower
Kelly Kanaras with a friend’s dog, whom she sometimes housesits for. Courtesy of Kelly Kanaras I was proud of my work and proud to be an executive. Then, in one 10-minute video chat, it was
I’ve been through so many of these calls that they’re more predictable than a Tyler Perry plot. They start with small talk about the weather or “exciting” weekend activities. I recite my 90-second mini bio,
Blair Lonergan started The Seasoned Mom in 2013 as a creative outlet, and now, the site makes over $1 million annually. Photo credit: Carrie Coleman Photography Blair Lonergan started “The Seasoned Mom” website in 2013
In 2020, the murder of George Floyd and the growing Black Lives Matter movement put a spotlight on diversity and equity issues—including in the business world. Suddenly investors were clamoring to support Black entrepreneurs, a
When the economy feels volatile and companies are navigating change, many of us instinctively wait before initiating a raise conversation. But the truth is, uncertainty isn’t a signal to stay quiet—it’s a call to lead.