Finance
EV prices are rising again as automakers pull back on discounts
For the first time in 2026, EV prices are rising. In July, the average transaction price for a new fully electric vehicle jumped to $56,126, per Kelley Blue Book. That’s a 1.6% increase compared to the same month in 2025, and a 1.2% rise compared to June. The increase breaks a monthslong trend. EV…
VCs are investing more money in social media startups this year after a dismal 2025
It’s a tough environment for a founder trying to build the next-generation Facebook. With more apps than ever and the mainstay social media giants dominating people’s screen time, the competition is fierce. Investors, meanwhile, are pining after flashy AI deals. There was a peak in venture capital…
I spent a year traveling across Ireland. There were 4 popular spots I loved, and 2 that didn’t live up to the hype.
I loved the colorful, artsy town of Kinsale. Nishtha Chaudhary I spent a year living in Dublin and traveling across Ireland as a student. During that time, four spots — including Howth and Kinsale — stood out to me as must-visit places. However, I found Blarney Gardens and the Cliffs of Moher a bit…
I’m a New Yorker who went to Canada for the first time. I found 9 things so impressive that I can’t wait to go back.
The reporter went to Quebec City, Niagara Falls, Toronto, and Montreal during her first trip to Canada in 2022. Joey Hadden/Business Insider I visited Canada for the first time in 2022, exploring the eastern provinces of Ontario and Quebec. I spent seven days traveling through Niagara Falls…
Trump’s been railing against the electromagnetic catapults on the Navy’s newest carriers for years. Now, he’s pushing a return to steam.
After years of criticizing the new electromagnetic catapults on the US Navy’s newest aircraft carriers, President Donald Trump is now officially pushing for a return to steam-powered systems for a future carrier. The first Navy aircraft carrier to use electromagnetic catapults to launch aircraft…
Josh D’Amaro’s vision for a Disney+ super app is taking shape — but comes with clear risks
Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro’s dream of building a streaming “super app” is coming into focus, but big questions remain about whether it can juice revenue and engagement. “Disney+ will continue to evolve, bringing together games, merchandise, and other experiences, while offering increased…
Tesla ends 3-year strike in Sweden by throwing money at it
Elon Musk’s long battle with Tesla’s striking workers in Sweden is finally coming to an end. On Thursday, IF Metall said it is suspending its nearly three-year industrial action against Tesla, effective August 19, after the company bought out all of the Swedish union’s striking workers. The…
My relationship with my tween son has changed over the years. Changing my approach to our dynamic has helped.
My son is 12, almost 13. I always prided myself on having an awesome relationship with him, so it’s difficult to admit that some of the stereotypical, totally natural teenage behaviors he’s starting to exhibit have hit me hard. Our relationship has started to change as he’s grown up, and I’ve…
The burger wars are heating up as McDonald’s loses ground to an old rival
Peter Lauwers used to swing by McDonald’s to buy dinner for his family on busy weeknights. A few years ago, though, the Michigan-based father, who runs a mobile app development company, noticed rising prices for Big Macs and Quarter Pounders. The chain also offered fewer deals he liked, such as…
Coinbase CTO says he’s getting ‘the best feedback’ of his career from an AI agent
No one wants to hear from a colleague that they monopolized a meeting or failed to get their point across — and few colleagues want to be the one to share that with their boss. While thoughtful feedback can be valuable, it’s not always welcome when it’s unsolicited. Nowadays, Coinbase CTO Rob…