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Counting Down the 5 Best Hybrids of 2026 as Gas Prices Rise
As gas prices rise, so do the number of U.S. drivers who are considering hybrid vehicles as they shop online for cars, according to Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book. The group said in a report released on Aug. 4 that hybrid consideration reached a record high of 22% in the first half of 2026 as
These 20 US airports don’t use TSA screeners — and Trump wants more to go private
Under President Donald Trump, the Transportation Security Administration is seeking to replace federal TSA screeners with private contractors in more airport security lines. Twenty US airports already use private screeners through the TSA’s Screening Partnership Program, or SPP, which launched in…
A bartender shares the 5 red flags she always looks for at a bar
With a seemingly never-ending pool of options, it can be hard to know if you’re picking the best bar for a happy hour or night out. Take it from Stephanie Ridgway, who worked at several bars and distilleries before becoming the director of brand advocacy for the liquor brand Charles Jacquin et Cie…
7 Potential Income Sources Seniors Always Forget About
You followed the rules. You worked hard, contributed to your retirement accounts, and finally you’re approaching, or already crossed, the finish line. But thanks to unpredictable inflation and a volatile stock market, your carefully planned retirement budget might be feeling the squeeze. The fear…
How to Get Senior Discounts on Cruises
Millions of people set sail on cruises every year looking for a stress-free way to see the world. After all, your food, lodging and entertainment are generally bundled into one neat package. All you have to do is book and board. For those cruising into retirement age, time at sea can be a dream…
I quit my job at 22 to flip houses. I’m making money, but I wouldn’t do it again.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Teagan Trapp, 24, a Canadian based in Kelowna, British Columbia, who buys and sells real estate in the US through his company Blue Peak Ventures. The following has been edited for length and clarity. I grew up in Regina, Saskatchewan, all my…
A former Twitter lawyer is testing a new mode of content moderation — and if he can get away with calling it Twitter
A former Twitter trademark lawyer has launched a social network with a familiar name. Stephen Coates’ startup, Operation Bluebird, launched Twitter.now in early testing on Thursday. Coates, formerly Twitter’s head counsel for trademarks, domain names, and marketing, told Business Insider that the…
California Lawmakers Pass Plug-In Solar Bill Aimed at Reducing Costs
California legislators approved a bill on Aug. 26 that could help reduce skyrocketing energy costs for residents by allowing them to install plug-in solar panels as an alternative, portable way to meet household energy needs. The bill, Senate Bill 868, authored by Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San…
‘Oreogate’ on Instagram went viral. But was it all a fake ad for an AI company?
The situation is relatable to anyone who has been in a parent WhatsApp chat: one person says something ridiculous, and everyone else has to react with varying degrees of politeness or directness. Side chats ensue, tensions start to boil. Oreogate is a series of viral Instagram posts from user…
Good Good’s new president started his job right as the company’s ad scandal erupted
Joe Flannery didn’t have the luxury of a honeymoon period at Good Good. His new job as president started just as the YouTube group plunged into controversy. Good Good, one of YouTube’s biggest golf channels at 2.3 million subscribers, has seen mounting fallout from an ad with Callaway that was…