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Republican lawmaker Lindsey Graham, who died on Saturday at the age of 71, had a major influence on corporate tax rates, tariff policies, and defense spending.Graham’s office said in a statement on Sunday that the four-term senator died after a “brief and sudden” illness. Graham, an ally of President Donald…
I knew from my first week in Toronto that it wasn’t the place for me.However, it took me six years, one death, a breakup, and the loss of my dream job for me to buy a one-way ticket out of there.It was never my intention to settle in Toronto, but…
7th Street Burger is a small chain of quick-service burger restaurants with dozens of locations across New York, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Washington, DC.Since opening in 2021, the chain has quickly built a reputation for its no-frills approach to smash burgers, featuring crispy patties, gooey cheese, and the…
Cara West and her family moved to Europe for a better quality of life.Photo Courtesy of Cara WestIn 2024, Cara West moved from the US to Greece with her husband and young daughter.The family wanted a better quality of life, more affordability, and a greater sense of community.West told BI…
I didn’t get an Amazon Prime membership until the pandemic, when the allure of delivery finally outweighed the yearly cost for me. I was impressed by the convenience, and never looked back — until three months ago when my Prime membership was about to renew. My budget has tightened, and…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Christina Jones, a 57-year-old in Philadelphia. It’s been edited for length and clarity.Although I didn’t expect to be laid off from my business analyst role at United Healthcare last year, after 15 years at the company, I wasn’t shocked. Layoffs are…
“I’ll try to meet you there,” I told my mother a few months ago, one evening before bed. “I’m not feeling great, but I’ll do my best,” I confirmed before hanging up the phone. The next morning, my 71-year-old mother had surgery to lift her bladder. My 74-year-old father is…
Morgan Blunt doesn’t actually want anyone to sue her.If you were to run into the 25-year-old, though, you’d likely notice that she carries a canvas tote bag with the phrase “Sue me!” embroidered across it.”I graduated from Villanova law school about a month ago, I’m currently studying for the bar…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Marcus Thompson, a chauffeur in Tampa, Florida. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. Business Insider verified the earnings information.I’ve been in the Tampa area for about eight years now. I moved down here to work in film.But when…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Koby Conrad, the 32-year-old founder of Sunflower, an AI companion for sobriety. It’s been edited for length and clarity.I’m originally from Boise, Idaho, and didn’t even realize tech was a thing. My little brother convinced me to move to San Francisco…
