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I left pre-med to turn my barbecue videos into a brand — here’s how I’m building my business to carry my family through retirement

Jeremy Yoder, host of Mad Scientist BBQ, has built a diversified brand that will carry his family long after he decides to stop appearing in YouTube videos.Courtesy of Jeremy YoderJeremy Yoder, the founder of Mad Scientist BBQ, has turned his YouTube channel into his career.He told Business Insider how his interest in science led him …

Gaten Matarazzo on saying goodbye to Dustin, crying through the ‘Stranger Things’ finale, and why it felt like the only right ending

Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson in "Stranger Things" season five.Courtesy of NetflixThe "Stranger Things" series finale premiered on Netflix and in theaters on December 31, 2025.Gaten Matarazzo, who plays Dustin Henderson, spoke with Business Insider about the show's ending.Although it's hard to let Dustin go, he said, "This really is the end of their story."Major …

What it’s like visiting the island of St. Barts — a beloved party spot for billionaires and their superyachts

A view of Gustavia harbor in St. Barthelemy, French Antilles.Studio Borlenghi/ALeA/Getty ImagesSt. Barts, also known as St. Barthelemy, is a Caribbean island where billionaires often vacation.The destination offers stunning beaches, luxury shopping, historic sites, and more.A yacht belonging to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos was spotted there at the start of 2026.Where is Amazon founder Jeff …

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is inaugurated, vowing to replace ‘rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism’

Zohran Mamdani was inaugurated as the mayor of New York on Thursday. His wife, Rama Duwaji, joined him onstage at City Hall.Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesIn his inauguration speech, Mayor Zohran Mamdani reiterated his campaign promises.Mamdani reaffirmed his democratic socialist principles and focus on affordability for all.He pledged to fulfill promises of universal childcare, a rent freeze, …

We interviewed dozens of CEOs, leaders, and public figures. Here are 9 daily habits highly successful people have in common.

Getty Images; Rebecca Zisser/BIWe gathered the best productivity habits from top executives featured in our Power Hours series.High achievers protect their mornings, eat protein-rich meals, and optimize their daily walks.Many prioritize exercise and movement in their day, citing the mental health benefits. Since the launch of Power Hours — which takes readers inside the daily …