Elizabeth Steffel, a Girl Scout troop leader in Green Bay, Wisconsin, has lost her job after hosting a fundraiser for the families of the three scouts and a parent that were killed near Chippewa Falls while picking up trash along the side of a rural country road. The horrific crash took place a little before […]
Tech and energy stocks make a comeback after sell-off wipes out Wall Street’s gains for the year
Wall Street staged a recovery Wednesday, a day after a sharp selloff wiped out gains for the year. Oil and technology stocks, which have recently fallen into bear markets, climbed higher. Follow the US indexes in real time here. Stocks rose Wednesday as oil prices steadied, a day after energy and mega-cap technology companies led […]
Jackpot! Lotto player in Moraga wins almost $81,000
MORAGA — While no one took home the $139 million Mega Millions lotto game jackpot Tuesday night, someone will be smiling after winning $80,980 in another game at a local liquor store, officials said. The still-unknown winner from Moraga Wine and Spirits, 1437 Moraga Way, split the $161,960 Fantasy 5 game jackpot with another player […]
The crypto investors who hang on as Bitcoin plunges are the perfect example of a problematic mindset that keeps people from building wealth
As the price of Bitcoin falls, many cryptocurrency investors are doubling down. This tendency to stick with something even when you’re wrong is common, says CEO Ramit Sethi, author of “I Will Teach You to Be Rich.” He explains that many people aren’t willing to admit they were wrong about something because they’ve built their […]
The turkey you’re about to eat weighs twice as much as it did a few decades ago
Turkeys have gotten much bigger than they were half a century ago. To meet growing demand, American turkey farmers began to breed birds for their size and speed of growth in the 1950s. Today, the average turkey weighs around 30.5 pounds, almost twice as much as it did in the 1960s. The turkey on your […]
This picture of hellish LA traffic shows why we need a transportation revolution
54 million Americans are expected to hit the road this week for Thanksgiving travel. In Los Angeles, a terrifying time-lapse shows how bad the traffic already is on the city’s notorious freeways. Elon Musk’s Boring Company can’t open its tunnels soon enough — but it remains to be seen how effective they’ll be at mitigating […]
7 of the most controversial rebrands of the year
Sometimes, companies rebrand when they feel like they need a refresh. Often, these rebrands are successful. Other times, fans get really heated about the changes, like when Dunkin’ Donuts dropped the “Donuts” from its name, and Weight Watchers decided to become WW. When done right, a company rebrand can inspire new fans and increase sales. […]
Coens stake their claim to the Western in ‘Buster Scruggs’
NEW YORK — No location is more central to the iconography of the Western than Monument Valley. Its majestic sandstone buttes, a revolving backdrop for John Ford, have been the setting for countless stagecoach chases and John Wayne passages. And thanks to the Coen brothers’ “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs,” this hallowed Colorado ground is […]
How liberals and conservatives do Thanksgiving dinner differently
Despite partisan divides, Americans generally eat the same stuff on Thanksgiving. However, there are all sorts of dishes that are favored by people of differing political stripes. More conservative people liked green bean casserole, ham, and cornbread dressing, while more liberal people were more likely to have brussels sprouts, non-canned cranberry sauce, and mashed potatoes. […]
4 online learning platforms that are offering discounted courses and memberships for Black Friday
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships so we may get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Black Friday is notorious for deep sales on big-ticket items like mattresses and tech, and big-box retailers slashing prices across all categories. While there are some pretty […]