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☆ China faces a reckoning as disillusioned Gen Z and millennial workers refuse to save for retirement: report
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

China's young people are abandoning retirement savings, The New York Times reported. The aging population and declining birthrate have intensified the pension crisis. A rapidly aging population, difficulties finding a job, and concerns about low pay are weighing on the minds of the country's young people. For some, that has led them to refuse to save for retirement entirely, according to an in-depth report in The New York Times. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Prince Andrew is trying to stage a comeback amid Kate Middleton's absence, royal commentator says
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Prince Andrew is making public appearances with the royal family after stepping down in 2019. AdvertisementAs Kate Middleton stepped out of the public eye for cancer treatment, Prince Andrew was seemingly making his way back in. Andrew, 64, has attended several high-profile events with the royal family in recent months. Princess Beatrice and Prince Andrew. Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson are photographed with members of the royal family before the Thanksgiving Service for King Constantine.

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☆ The West keeps sending Ukraine weapons so late they 'are no longer relevant,' a senior officer says
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Ukraine is struggling, and Western aid isn't helping much, an unnamed officer told Politico. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementUkraine is struggling as weapons from the West are no longer a significant match for Russia, according to a high-ranking military officer who spoke to Politico. Advertisement"But often, we just don't get the weapons systems at the time we need them — they come when they're no longer relevant," the officer said. AdvertisementA third unnamed source said what Ukraine really needs are traditional weapons and drones in greater volume.

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☆ Botswana offers to send 20,000 elephants to Germany, saying it should try looking after them instead of criticizing
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

It came after Germany suggested there should be limits on importing hunting trophies. AdvertisementBotswana's president Mokgweetsi Masisi said he wants to send 20,000 wild elephants to Germany to challenge the country's stance on hunting. However, Kleinschmidt noted that Botswana's environment minister met with the German environment minister last week for an "open and constructive exchange of views." Related stories"Germany is one of the largest importers of hunting trophies into the EU. As the largest existing land animals, elephants are responsible for around 500 human deaths per year, according to BBC Wildlife Magazine.

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☆ The executive on Netflix's '3 Body Problem' who murdered its super-rich producer practiced by poisoning cats and dogs: report
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Former Yoozoo Games executive Xu Yao received a death sentence for murdering his boss. Lin Qi died in 2020 after ingesting poison, The New York Times reported. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAn executive who worked on Netflix's "3 Body Problem" practiced killing cats and dogs before fatally poisoning his boss, the Chinese outlet Caixin reported.

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☆ 15 cities in the US with the cleanest air, and how much houses cost there
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Business Insider has compiled the top 15 US cities with the cleanest air based on IQAir data. BI cross-referenced the data with house price data to identify places that are both cheap at clean. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Swiss company IQAir recently released its annual air quality report, ranking the most and least polluted countries and cities in the world. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ The ship that caused the Baltimore bridge collapse also crashed in a European port in 2016
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A cargo ship collided with Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge on Tuesday, causing it to collapse. The same ship was involved in a crash in Antwerp, Belgium, in 2016. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe container ship that collided with Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge was involved in another crash in 2016. The Dali, a Singapore-flagged ship, crashed into the bridge early on Tuesday, knocking its whole span into the Patapsco River.

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Read previewA container ship crashed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing its collapse into the Patapsco River. Baltimore first responders called the situation a "developing mass casualty event" and a "dire emergency," per The Associated Press. pic.twitter.com/ipoTR2HljY — Harford Co., MD Fire & EMS (@HarforCoFireEMS) March 26, 2024The vessel is the Dali, a Singapore-flagged container ship about 984 feet long, and 157 feet wide, per a listing on VesselFinder. The Dali's owner is listed as Grace Ocean, a Singapore-based firm, and its manager is listed as Synergy Marine, which is also headquartered in Singapore. AdvertisementStaff for Grace Ocean declined to comment on the crash when contacted by Business Insider.

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☆ Prince Harry and Meghan found out about Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis on TV like everyone else, report says
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewPrince Harry and Meghan Markle didn't know about Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis before the public announcement, according to The Sunday Times. Shortly after the video was broadcast, representatives for Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, released a short statement. Prince William, Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle, and Prince Harry visiting Sandringham in 2018. Harry and Meghan have spoken publicly about their rift with the royal family, including William and Kate, in recent years. When asked if Charles' diagnosis could have a "reunifying effect" on the royal family, he said, "Yeah, I'm sure."

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☆ Britain's royal family is down to its last 9 working royals, many of them older and obscure
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Kate Middleton and King Charles have both announced they're undergoing cancer treatment. Their temporary withdrawal leaves only nine working royals, most of whom are in their 70s and 80s. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementWith Kate Middleton and King Charles temporarily out of action, Britain's royal family has relatively few people holding the fort.

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☆ King Charles and Kate Middleton both have cancer, but they shared the news with the public differently
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-22 | by ( Samantha Grindell | Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The Princess of Wales made her announcement through a video posted on social media, speaking directly to the public. Her announcement comes less than two months after Buckingham Palace revealed that King Charles III is also being treated for cancer. The king's announcement was formal and promptBuckingham Palace announced the king has cancer in a statement shared with Business Insider on February 5. Related storiesThe statement did not specify the type of cancer the king has, what stage of cancer he has, or what kind of treatment he will receive. But she followed in her father-in-law's footsteps by not revealing the type or stage of cancer she was diagnosed with.

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☆ Kate Middleton's cancer announcement should put a stop to the swirling conspiracy theories, royal commentators say
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-22 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The announcement comes after a lengthy public absence, sparking numerous conspiracy theories. Her last public engagement was alongside the royal family on Christmas Day. Ever since announcing her abdominal surgery in January, conspiracy theories about the princess' absence and her overall health have flooded social media. AdvertisementKristen Meinzer, a royal commentator based in the US, told Business Insider that Kate's statement should end the conspiracy theories. "The royal family is usually more direct with its messaging," she said, referencing how Buckingham Palace shared news of King Charles' cancer diagnosis .

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☆ Only Iceland, Finland, and 5 other countries had clean enough air to meet a global safety standard: data
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-19 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The 2023 World Air Quality Report showed that only a few countries have acceptable air quality. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementHardly any countries have clean enough air to hit a global safety benchmark, according to new research. The only seven countries deemed acceptable were Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Iceland, Mauritius, Australia, and New Zealand. Advertisement"The science is pretty clear about the impacts of air pollution and yet we are so accustomed to having a background level of pollution that's too high to be healthy.

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☆ South Koreans are dealing with burnout and loneliness by getting pet rocks
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-19 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

South Korean millennials are turning to pet rocks to combat loneliness and burnout at work. Originally a 1970s joke gift, pet rocks can give a low-maintenance sense of companionship. AdvertisementAdults in South Korea are using pet rocks to help with loneliness and burnout at work. The Journal's Jiyoung Sohn spoke to millennials turning to pet rocks to help them through difficult periods in their careers. Related storiesThe coronavirus pandemic prompted a pet-rock boom in South Korea, according to a July 2023 report by Korea JoongAng Daily.

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☆ The royals' old creed of 'never complain, never explain' is a relic of a bygone era
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( Cheryl Teh | Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The royal family's PR strategy is in need of an update, experts say. The stoicism of the royal family's unofficial motto, "never complain, never explain," was a hallmark of Queen Elizabeth II's reign. Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle. But it's just a motto," Prince Harry told Anderson Cooper during a January 2023 episode of "60 Minutes." Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales in February 28, 2023.

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☆ The most beautiful overwater villas you can stay in around the world
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Overwater villas and bungalows are the ultimate symbol of luxury travel. Originating in the 1960s in Tahiti, there are now thought to be 7,000 overwater villas worldwide. Travel experts share their picks for the most beautiful overwater villas to visit in 2024. There are now more than 7,000 overwater villas around the world, and each one acts as a "symbol of extreme luxury, with price tags to match," the publication said. Business Insider asked travel experts to share the most beautiful overwater villas you can visit in 2024.

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☆ Britain's royal family should follow the lead of major CEOs when it comes to transparency, says expert
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-16 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The royal household is exempt from freedom of information laws in the UK since it isn't a public authority. Hay suggested that the monarchy should follow the lead of major companies that have been transparent when a CEO becomes unwell. While Kensington Palace was clear that it wouldn't provide a "running commentary" on the princess' well-being, that didn't stop conspiracy theories on her whereabouts. Meanwhile, CNN said it was reviewing all Kensington Palace handouts in light of the incident. Kensington Palace did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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☆ The final scenes of 'The Crown' uncannily predicted the current state of Britain's royal family
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

One scene showed a conversation between the Queen and Prince Philip about the next generation of royals. The royal family suffered several setbacks after King Charles took the throne in September 2022. AdvertisementThe final moments of Netflix's "The Crown" seemingly predicted the state of the royal family in the aftermath of Queen Elizabeth's death. The royal family is in chaosIn January 2023, Prince Harry's bombshell memoir, "Spare," was published, revealing previously unreleased details about his fallout with the royal family. The most recent Sovereign Grant report showed that the royal family cost British taxpayers £86.3 million, or about $110.5 million, during the 2022-23 financial year.

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☆ The Princess of Wales is in the spotlight — for not being in the spotlight
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-12 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. In today's big story, we're looking at the curious case of Kate Middleton's edited photo that's got the internet buzzing. The big storyPrincess problemsChris Jackson/Getty Images; Ian Vogler - WPA Pool/Getty Images; Chelsea Jia Feng/BIA picture is worth a thousand words. AdvertisementBut this time around, it's the Princess of Wales in the spotlight… for not being in the spotlight. She explained away the issue by saying she does "occasionally experiment with editing," but plenty of people weren't buying it .

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☆ Kate Middleton described herself as an amateur photographer, but she's been honing her skills for decades
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-12 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Kate's claim that she is an amateur photographer is questionable, an expert said. CHRIS JACKSON/Getty ImagesHer description of herself as an amateur photographer could very well be down to the British trait of modesty, but people aren't convinced. The palace typically uses Kate's photos instead of hiring a royal photographer to mark major occasions and milestones, such as birthdays. Speaking to BI in 2020, royal photographer Samir Hussein said Kate takes photos that "any professional would be very happy with." Kate's statement comes during a crisis period after King Charles announced his cancer diagnosis in January.

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☆ Kensington Palace's reputation is in tatters. This is what it should do to save it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewKensington Palace is floundering — but there are two key ways its reputation can be mended, according to royal commentators and PR experts. Kate Middleton has been absent from the public eye since January, when the palace said she underwent abdominal surgery. In a rare personal message posted to Kensington Palace's X account on Monday, Kate said: "Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing." Kensington Palace's reputation matters more than ever, especially as the monarchy's value has come into question after Queen Elizabeth II's death.

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☆ Kensington Palace took 13 hours to explain Kate Middleton's edited photo. People aren't convinced.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Kate Middleton apologized for editing a family photo after media agencies recalled the image. It was the first official image of Kate since her absence, which has sparked conspiracy theories. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementIt followed Kate's lengthy absence from the public eye after the Princess of Wales underwent a " planned abdominal surgery " in January. Reuters, Agence France-Press, and, most recently, the Press Association have also recalled the image over concerns it had been altered.

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☆ My parents gave my twin sister and me radically different names. It helped us keep our individuality.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-10 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Even though my name caused some issues while growing up, I'm glad it's completely different from my sister's. Our parents couldn't agree on namesPart of the reason my sister and I have such different names is that our parents had different opinions on popular names versus unique names. I'm glad I was given a completely different name from my twinOver the years, some people have asked why our parents gave us such different names. For example, in Good To Know's round-up of the 500 best twin baby names in 2023, names like "Aida and Ava" and "Gabriella and Isabella" topped the list. SJ Strum, a baby-name expert based in the UK, told me she's noticed that rhyming twin names have decreased in recent years.

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☆ The British army just sparked even more confusion about Kate Middleton's absence
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-06 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The British army removed a statement that Kate Middleton will attend the king's birthday in June. AdvertisementThe British army has just sparked even more confusion about Kate Middleton's absence from the public eye. But it is understood that references to Kate were swiftly deleted after Kensington Palace said it had not confirmed her appearance. AdvertisementRepresentatives for Kensington Palace did not immediately respond to requests for comment from BI. In a statement sent to BI on February 29, Kensington Palace said Kate was "doing well."

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☆ A subtle shift in how China talks about Taiwan suggests it is gearing up for war
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

China dropped mention of "peaceful reunification" with Taiwan in a government report, Reuters said. The report stated that China will increase its military budget by 7.2% this year. China appears to be taking a tougher approach to dealing with Taiwan. AdvertisementIn its latest budget report, China dropped mention of "peaceful reunification" with Taiwan — a subtle shift that could signal it is preparing for war. The report, delivered by Premier Li Qiang at the opening of the National People's Congress, stated that China will increase its military budget by 7.2% this year, Reuters said.

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