Extreme heat is taking a toll on the global economy and workers around the world. The Americas have seen a surge in occupational injuries since 2000.
McDonald's customers in the 1980s could try chicken nuggets for the very first time, or even catch President Ronald Reagan eating a Big Mac.
Meetings tend to increase as the year progresses, hurting productivity. Experts suggest auditing your calendar to trim unnecessary gatherings.
Bankruptcies and aggressive price cuts have defined the freight recession. It may take more defaults to pull the industry out.
We grew up in Connecticut but moved to Southern California in 2015. It was nice, but after six years, we moved back to New England for a better life.
Jeffery Smith, a parent who works from home, shared his thoughts and concerns about how the world of remote work will impact his young children.
Dollar dominance is sticking around for at least the next few decades, one currency expert told Business Insider.
A boomer told BI he has helped his daughter and her husband pay for college and a home. He'd like to gift them more once their spending is in check.
Judy Craymer came up with the idea of using Abba songs in a musical. "Mamma Mia!" has been playing in London for 25 years and also spawned two movies.
In Sunday's edition of Insider Today, we're talking about Duolingo's mean marketing tactics, and investors' interest in generative AI returns.
My wife and I moved into a smaller house and realized how much clutter we had. We decided to declutter by throwing away a bag of trash every night.
Some Gen Z users have grown tired of the constant product promotion on social media and are turning to 'underconsumption core.'
The normal retirement age varies across the globe, but is 62 or younger in these nine countries, including Greece and Indonesia.
Nail artist Linh Nguyen's 2016 Microsoft Office design is perfect for people who just can't get enough of their favorite apps.
Disha Spath and her husband went from $750,000 in debt to an over $1 million net worth in a few years by embracing the FIRE movement.
Citadel boss Ken Griffin has bought a waterfront estate in the exclusive St. Tropez for more than $90 million, adding to his string of properties.
Short-term trading can be highly risky, but one Costco member says he spends about 30 minutes a week flipping gold coins.
Dee, 71, dealt with a wage gap for years. Now she has minimal savings, and wants a cheaper cost of living.
Rebecca Hill, 61, is an independent voter who supported Trump. But GOP lawsuits blocking the SAVE student-loan repayment plan made her to reconsider.
3D printed homes have layered walls, with ridges left over from the massive printer. So how do you clean them?
Home affordability is a major issue across much of the US. Here are 16 cities with hot job markets and houses are $150,000 cheaper than the average.
Former President Donald Trump spoke at a bitcoin conference in Nashville, where he told the crowd he would make cryptocurrency a priority if elected.
Workers will need to retrain or skill up to stay competitive in the job market in coming years, labor experts told BI.
The Paris Olympics are attracting brands like Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Armani at a make-or-break time for luxury.
I used Ikea's online interior-designer service for $99. We got great personalized suggestions for decorating our home and buying furniture.
The writer is struggling to find a job in NYC after getting her master's. Even with her parent's help, she can't save for a house or wedding.
In Saturday's edition of Insider Today, we're talking about millennials living in retirement-like communities.
Climate change will reshape the housing market, bubble-spotting analyst Ivy Zelman said. Here are five states set to be the biggest winners.
The FDA has been investigating illnesses it suspects are linked to Diamond Shruumz microdosing products, which include chocolate bars and gummies.
The South's economic boom isn't happening everywhere in the region. Some Southern states are among the poorest in the nation.
The youngest billionaires in 2024 owe their fortune to family money, according to Forbes. It's the first time in 15 years without self-made entrants.
Domino's CEO said that its carryout business is booming -- and its shows why many consumers aren't interested in having pizza delivered.
I started renting my home in 2007 before Airbnb existed. It's not passive, and I eventually sold the house in 2023.
Traffic congestion is back after a reprieve during the first months of the pandemic. But it looks different now.
Morgan Dalton moved from Los Angeles to Tulsa, Oklahoma. He applied for the Tulsa Remote program, getting $10,000 disbursed over a year.
The owners of Japan's 7-Eleven chain are hoping to bring the success of stores in the country to the US by introducing fresher food.
Retirement communities often offer activities to keep their residents active, and some younger people don't want to wait to enjoy those same perks.
The internet is awash with examples of customers abusing Costco's generous returns policy and bringing back particularly old or gross items.
The new video feature lives on the LTK app, is an affiliate-marketing and creator-commerce platform for influencers.
Elon Musk and Bernard Arnault have formed an unexpected friendship, the LVMH chief said. And they've even discussed a Louis Vuitton-SpaceX tie-up.
A high-stakes game WBD can't really win, no matter what happens.
TikTok is doubling down on e-commerce, despite mixed results for its Shop product in the first half of 2024.
North Korea's GDP grew 3.1% in real terms, snapping a three-year slump, the Bank of Korea reported.
From a redesign of its restaurants to testing new menu items, Cracker Barrel is considering some big changes under CEO Julie Masino.
Homebuyer cancellations are cropping up in Florida after a meteoric rise in home prices.
Burger King first opened in 1954. By the 1980s, the fast-food chain had a well-established brand identity.
Cracker Barrel's CEO says it's lost relevancy with customers. I visited one and found mediocre food and and a restaurant in need of rethinking.