A naval chief described purposefully wrecking a ship to mess with China
Vice Adm. Eduardo Santos discussed grounding the BRP Sierra Madre in the South China Sea to create an obstacle and disrupt China's territorial claims.
China says Taiwanese working in the mainland 'need not worry' after it suggested a death penalty for 'independence die-hards'
On June 21, China sparked alarm in Taiwan after floating prison sentences, or even execution, for supporters of declaring independence.
Retiring at 50 has long been a guarantee for parts of China's working class — until now
Women in China's working class get to retire at 50 and collect pension checks, but the country is realizing it can't sustain payments for long.
China finally agrees with Trump on something — they both think Kamala Harris can't win
Adidas pulled an ad with Bella Hadid, who is Palestinian, after Israel objected and claimed she's antisemitic
Israel has criticized an Adidas campaign with Bella Hadid inspired by the 1972 Olympics, during which Palestinian militants killed 11 Israelis.
Iran may pay for you to be trans, but it comes with a cost — your dignity
Iran funds gender-affirming surgeries. While that may seem progressive, BI's investigation reveals a darker reality behind its transgender policy.
Friends of US journalist Evan Gershkovich describe his life before he was sentenced to 16 years in a Russian prison
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is the first US journalist Russia has arrested and detained on espionage charges since the Cold War.
WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich sentenced to 16 years in a Russian prison
Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter, was sentenced to 16 years in Russian prison for espionage, a charge condemned by US officials.
A North Korean defector was made a minister in South Korea, likely irking Kim Jong Un, experts say
Tae Yongho has become the first North Korean defector to hold a ministerial role in South Korea, which experts say will annoy Kim Jong Un.
North Korea accused of executing dozens of teens for watching South Korean dramas
A tech stock with a name sounding like 'Trump's Big Win' surged by the maximum in China after the Pennsylvania assassination attempt
An Instagram influencer who partied with Leonardo DiCaprio got 8 years in prison for human trafficking: report
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Kamala Harris campaign says it raised $200 million in its first week, mostly from new donors, adding to disputed $95 million from Biden
Donald Trump has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission over the transfer of Biden's war chest to Harris.
Heat-related injuries to workers in the Americas have soared since 2000, study finds
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.
Suni Lee is an Olympic all-around champion and gold medal-winning gymnast. Here's everything to know about her career.
Suni Lee is competing in her second Olympic Games in Paris after taking home a gold medal from Tokyo. Here's what to know about her gymnastics career.
Your new GMC truck may be tracking your every movement and sharing it with data brokers
Senators are urging the FTC to investigate how General Motors and other car companies share your data with third parties.
I threw my son's Xbox out the window. Now, he's a national champion gamer playing for college scholarships.
Sherry Williams was worried about how much time her son was spending playing video games. He is now winning scholarships for esports.
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40,000 Taylor Swift fans got themselves a free Eras Tour show in Munich as 'Taylor-gating' hit a new level
The Olympic Hill in Munich has "been a popular destination for enjoying free open-air concerts" for decades, the Olympiapark website says.
My family stayed in a $990-a-night villa at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. Here's what it's like inside.
I stayed in a $990-a-night luxury villa at Disney World's Polynesian Resort. We had easy access to Magic Kingdom and Epcot and great food options.
Photos show what it was like to eat at McDonald's in the 1980s
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.
I tried the signature burgers from McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King. I found the Big Mac underwhelming.
After trying the signature burgers from McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King, I liked the smoky flavor of Burger King's Whopper the most.
It's time to fix your calendar so you can get more done and be happier
Meetings tend to increase as the year progresses, hurting productivity. Experts suggest auditing your calendar to trim unnecessary gatherings.
Companies are using sneaky software and legal tricks to make you endlessly pay for stuff you already bought
Companies are using sneaky software, subscription fees, and legal tricks to make you endlessly pay for stuff you already bought.
'Love Is Blind' is hell on earth: Contestants say producers deprived them of food and sleep, preyed on their anxieties, and refused to let them quit
"Love Is Blind" was supposed to be a different kind of dating show. But contestants say being on the series was traumatic: "It literally ruins lives."
A hacker ripped me off for $10,000. The scam turned out to be brilliant — and terrifying.
Verizon, Chase, and the police were all useless when my identity got hacked. Then Psycho Bunny came to the rescue.
Sorry, homebuyers. Houses aren't getting cheaper.
Buyers may wince at higher rates. The economy may be wheezing. But there just aren't enough homes for sale to sink prices, Zillow's Skylar Olsen said.
A Rivian customer waited 3 years for his dream car. It died within days.
Two days after it arrived, Chase Merrill's electric R1S SUV was bricked in the snow. The company said it would cost $2,100 to transport for repairs.
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Google, Amazon, and Meta are making their core products worse — on purpose
Google, Amazon, Meta, and other big tech companies are making their core products worse and ruining everything from apps to the internet.
Stevie Nicks says she postponed 2 shows after an infection 'went crazy' and landed her in hospital
The Fleetwood Mac frontwoman said she was forced to postpone two concert dates in the UK in early July because of the infection.
From bankruptcies to price wars, the US freight recession is reshaping the industry
Bankruptcies and aggressive price cuts have defined the freight recession. It may take more defaults to pull the industry out.
Ukraine may have just scored its longest-range drone strike yet in Russian territory — a Tu-22M3 supersonic bomber around 1,100 miles away
The Tu-22M3 is a long-range supersonic bomber designed to take out sea- and ground-based targets using guided missiles and aerial bombs.
My wife and I both work from home. I have a ton of fears about how remote work will impact my kids as they grow up.
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.
De-dollarization is a fad that will backfire on countries trying to move away from the greenback, currency expert says
Dollar dominance is sticking around for at least the next few decades, one currency expert told Business Insider.
A boomer helped pay for his daughter's college and her husband's student debt. He won't start gifting their inheritance until they curb their spending.
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.
My mother-in-law lives in my basement. I need her out, but she can't afford to leave. What do I do?
"For Love & Money" answers your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader wants their mother-in-law to stop living in their basement.
My son is heading to college in the fall, and he's behaving worse than ever. I finally understand why.
The writer's son is college-bound, but he's acting out this summer. He seems to be pulling away and only wants to hang out with friends.
Meet the mastermind behind 'Mamma Mia!' — the musical that's been playing in London for 25 years
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.
I drove a $71,000 Genesis GV60 electric SUV. It's a luxurious delight that I wished had more range
The Genesis GV60 Performance is a new compact luxury electric SUV. I enjoyed its speed, luxurious cabin, eye-catching design, and advanced tech.
The rise of the 'bait-and-switch' job interview
The work-from-home revolution has led to a wave of tricksters faking their way through job interviews — causing chaos for companies and coworkers.
Travelers are slamming Airbnb chore lists that tell guests to mow the lawn, do the laundry, and take out the trash — on top of paying $125 cleaning fees
"If I'm paying $229 a night to stay somewhere, plus a $125 cleaning fee, I'm not doing any laundry," one traveler said in a viral TikTok.
Watch your back: Here are the 4 kinds of employees most likely to get laid off in the current downturn
A study of 17,000 recent layoffs reveals who is most at risk of losing their jobs.
China had a plan to dominate tech and become the world's most powerful country. It's all gone wrong.
Chinese President Xi Jinping had a plan to dominate tech and become the world's most powerful country. It's all gone wrong.
Remote work is killing Florida as a retirement paradise
Home prices in Florida have soared by 33% — almost twice the national average. The dream of retiring to the Sunshine State is officially over.
A London museum has launched a Taylor Swift exhibition packed with iconic memorabilia. Check out all 13 installations and the Easter eggs to look out for.
Dresses, guitars, cowboy boots, and other memorabilia from the pop star's personal archive are on display at London's Victoria and Albert Museum.
Insider Today: The world's meanest app
In Sunday's edition of Insider Today, we're talking about Duolingo's mean marketing tactics, and investors' interest in generative AI returns.
I take my wife and 5 kids with me to war zones as a crisis volunteer. People think I'm crazy, but we work as a family.
Daniel Beiler left an Amish community to help others. He's volunteered in war zones including Iraq and Ukraine, and his large family goes with him.
My wife and I collected 24 years' worth of clutter. Now, our hobby is throwing away a bag of trash every night, and it's changed our marriage.
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.
9 countries where people can retire in comfort by 62
The normal retirement age varies across the globe, but is 62 or younger in these nine countries, including Greece and Indonesia.
3 reasons why US manufacturing is coming back— and how to invest in a reindustrializing economy
US manufacturing jobs are returning due to new legislation, reshoring trends, and AI. This brings new investing opportunities.