Thousands of protesters in Minneapolis protested ICE on January 31.Jen Golbeck/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesMany small businesses struggled to observe a nationwide general strike to protest ICE.A boycott of Big Tech and AI would be easier and more effective, Scott Galloway says.Galloway is calling on Americans to "unsubscribe" and "opt out" in February.Economic boycotts are …
DON EMMERT/ Getty ImagesThis post originally appeared in the BI Today newsletter.You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here.Grammy's night forecast: cloudy with a chance of snubsAfter covering the Grammy Awards for nearly two decades, there are a few moments I know will happen on music's biggest night: Someone will go home happy, …
The author is decluttering her house, especially her book collection.Courtesy of Cynthia WallNow that I'm 81, I've decided to declutter my house so that my kids don't have to when I die.I love giving away items I have around the house, but my large book collection is my biggest hurdle.It's a strange task, but I …
Customers are lining up for a pair of Costco Dunks.Sheldon Cooper/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images; Scott Olson/Getty ImagesNike and Costco teamed up for the release of the Kirkland Signature SB Dunk Lows.The unexpected sneaker launch caused frenzy at selected Costco stores.Resale prices for Nike SB Dunk Lows hit $350 on StockX.Fly kicks probably aren't what …
Lawmakers failed to pass spending bills before midnight late Friday, leading a shutdown for parts of the federal government.Alex Kent/Getty ImagesThe federal government is entering a partial shutdown.While the Senate passed a spending package late Friday, the House is out of session through the weekend.Here's what to expect in the coming days.The US federal government …
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty ImagesOpenAI is sending its "sycophantic" version of ChatGPT back out to pasture.The company reinstated it last year after many users had become attached to its agreeable tone.This time, it may be gone for good. OpenAI is adding more personality customization to its newest models.OpenAI is sending everyone's favourite …
Kevin Warsh will be the next leader of the Federal Reserve.IMFKevin Warsh has been chosen by President Trump to lead the Federal Reserve.Warsh, a former Fed governor and Wall Street executive, would replace Jerome Powell in May.Trump hopes the next Fed chair will consult with him on interest rate decisions and policy.Kevin Warsh, a former …
YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson is engaged in a legal battle against Virtual Dining Concepts, his partner in MrBeast Burger.Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for MrBeast BurgerA judge urged MrBeast and his burger business partner to settle their legal dispute to avoid a costly trial.YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson and Virtual Dining Concepts are suing each other over their ghost kitchen …
A woman crosses Wall StreetMomo Takahashi/BIAuto parts company First Brands shocked Wall Street when it filed for bankruptcy last year.Now, federal prosecutors have charged founder Patrick James and his brother with bank fraud.Jefferies and UBS are among the financial firms with exposure to First Brands.The founder of an auto parts company whose bankruptcy rattled Wall …
Dimko Zhluktenko broke down what he carried as a drone operator, picking everything of use and quality so it didn't get too heavy.Dimko ZhluktenkoA Ukrainian soldier, until recently a drone operator, shared the gear he carried for the role.His kit included an anti-drone net gun, "tactical Crocs," zip ties, medicine, weapons, and tech.The job requires …
