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Burger King’s updated Whopper burger is helping to boost the brand and reignite the fast-food burger wars.Inspired by customer complaints that its iconic burger was often squished during transit — it used to be simply wrapped in paper — the fast-food chain…
The “Barefoot Contessa” star has a knack for giving classic recipes a new twist, and her weeknight Bolognese is no exception. The pasta shells are the perfect vehicle for her sauce, delivering its rich and delicious flavor with every bite.…
Starbucks is pulling back coverage for weight-loss drugs, a reversal that comes as employers’ spending on popular GLP-1 medicines soars.Starting in October, the Seattle-based coffee chain’s health plans will no longer cover GLP-1 medications prescribed for weight loss for benefits-eligible…
The transfer of student-loan accounts to the Treasury Department is moving forward.On Friday, the Treasury released new plans to take over management of the federal defaulted student-loan portfolio.The plans, first reported by Business Insider, include creating a new “Default Resolution Hub” intended to serve as a centralized location for borrowers…
You don’t need a master’s degree or a vehicle to build a reliable second income stream. While the gig economy is often associated with driving for rideshare apps or delivering food, some of the best opportunities require nothing more than a reliable internet connection and a bit of spare time.…
Right after graduating from college, I struggled to celebrate my newfound freedom.The full-time job I was searching for didn’t materialize as quickly as I thought it would. My once-populated Google…
For years, the bounce back in restaurants, hotels, and other in-person services was one of the big engines of the job market.Those days may be over.The US unexpectedly lost 23,000…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ellie Kemper, who is in partnership with Pirate’s Booty. It has been edited for length and clarity.It’s July, but I’m realizing there’s still a lot of summer left. Sometimes I’m like,…
From creamy hummus to inventive shawarma bowls, Mediterranean cuisine continues to grow in popularity across the country.While other cuisines within the fast-casual sector saw sales slow in 2025, Mediterranean concepts experienced significant growth, Restaurant Business reported, citing Technomic data. Brands…
Back on June 30, I published Summer YOLO Fund: Permission To Spend, giving myself explicit written permission to blow through $40,000 in Honolulu this summer. The $40,000 was originally earmarked for investments in private startups after attending YC demo day. However,…
For the past five years, my husband and I have spent several months each year living with his 85-year-old mom.Since he and I both work remotely and don’t have any children or pets, we make the most of our freedom…
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Chef K’s motto is that she is your favorite celeb’s favorite chef.For years, Khristianne Uy, known as Chef K, has worked as a private chef for household names and is now also a content creator.Despite working with the rich and…
Some McDonald’s customers told us they don’t see value in the Golden Arches value menu.That’s a top concern for CEO Chris Kempczinski, who said the…
Google needs a win in the AI race. Employees say moving Demis Hassabis into a chief scientist role is the kind of gambit that could…
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Did someone say “superhero fatigue”? Because after the record-breaking smash success of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” we don’t see any signs of audiences giving up on comic books just yet.Since “The Dark Knight” became the first billion-dollar grosser to star…
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After roughly three decades at PwC, senior partner and US CEO Paul Griggs said he still isn’t above criticism.He’s also not exempt from changing his…
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Miguel Marquez has spent years making complex subjects easier to understand.Originally from Spain, the 47-year-old earned a Ph.D. in French linguistics from Indiana University Bloomington and now teaches French, Spanish, and personal finance at a university in Shenzhen, China.Through teaching…
On the last day of every month, my husband and I sit down for what we call a money meeting — a monthly money date where we discuss our household finances. We look at how much we each earned that…
Need a massive caffeine fix for your Friday? Dunkin’s viral drink buckets are officially back. The coffee chain relaunched its 48-ounce iced drink buckets at participating locations around the country on Aug. 7. The drink buckets can be filled with…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with William Tunstall-Pedoe, a 57-year-old founder and CEO who sold his voice recognition company Evi Technologies to Amazon in 2012, becoming a co-creator of Alexa.Business Insider previously interviewed Tunstall-Pedoe about how Evi,…
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Airbnb helped solve one of the more annoying aspects of staying in a rental home, and it looks like it could be paying off.CEO Brian Chesky said on the company’s third-quarter earnings call Thursday that one of the most popular…
PwC has canceled the signature finale to its summer internship program: a multi-day trip to Disney World.Managers at the Big Four firm told members of its 2026 summer intern class they wouldn’t be ending their internships with a trip to…
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