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☆ 5 shoe trends that are in right now and 4 that are out, according to stylists
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Casey Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

AdvertisementBusiness Insider asked stylists about which shoe trends are in and out this winter. They said Mary Janes and shoes with funky prints are here to stay. On the flipside, furry boots and stilettos will likely be phased out for the season. With the seasons changing, it's time to clear off the shoe rack and swap in some fresh pairs. Business Insider asked stylists which shoe trends are in and out this winter.

Persons: Mary Janes Organizations: Business

☆ Interior designers share 7 kitchen trends that really missed the mark this year
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Casey Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

AdvertisementBusiness Insider asked interior designers which kitchen trends they didn't like this year. Excessive open shelving and tiled backsplashes were at the top of the list. Other trends, such as clear lighting fixtures and all-white kitchens, also fell short. Kitchens can be both functional and aesthetic spaces in a home, but some design options are better than others. Business Insider asked interior designers which popular kitchen trends missed the mark this year.

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☆ Interior designers share 10 of the worst trends they've seen this year, so far
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Casey Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Fast furniture isn't holding up. JulezzzAUS/ShutterstockSamantha Lund, the CEO and principal designer at Simply Sam, told BI that she doesn't like the increase in fast furniture — like ready-to-assemble or flat-pack pieces from large chains. "The trend of buying cheap, disposable furniture has negative impacts on both the environment and personal style," she said. "These pieces often lack quality and character, leading to frequent replacements and increased waste." Lund said it's better to invest in well-made, timeless pieces if it's in the budget or shop secondhand for cheaper finds that still have character.

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☆ A bartender shares the 5 red flags to look for at a bar
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Casey Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

To spare you a bad experience, Ridgway told BI her top red flags to look out for at a bar so you know when to make a beeline toward the exit. But if you're rolling up to a "craft cocktail bar," there shouldn't be a swarm of low-quality spirits. Ridgway said it's common for a bartender to join regulars for a sip of something boozy throughout the night. "I don't go to a bar to have someone not fully in control of their faculties mix me a drink," she told BI. A dismissive bartender is a tough sell for RidgwayWhen you go out to a bar, you're handing over some of your hard-earned dollars for the beverage of your choice.

Persons: —, Stephanie Ridgway, who's, Charles Jacquin, I've, Ridgway, it's, Chris Owens, she'd, doesn't, Luis Diaz Devesa, I'm Organizations: Service, Business

☆ Amazon delivery drivers share 8 things they wish customers would stop doing
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Casey Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

So, Business Insider asked Amazon delivery drivers what they wish customers would stop doing to ensure their packages are delivered safely and efficiently. Chesnot/Getty ImagesRequesting that delivery drivers put packages inside your mailboxThis may seem like a smart measure to ensure your package won't get stolen; however, Amazon delivery drivers can't do this in the US. Never updating old delivery instructionsYou may want a delivery driver to tuck a smaller package under your doormat for safekeeping. AdvertisementGuterriez said customers should make sure they remove delivery instructions from their accounts if they no longer apply. Leaving delivery instructions that aren't clearNancy Sanchez, a delivery driver who works with Amazon via Prolific Logistics, said it can be difficult when delivery instructions aren't specific enough.

Persons: —, you've, Roni Guterriez, Guterriez, Adam Landry, Nancy Sanchez, Landry Organizations: Service, Business, Amazon, Centurion, Gruntastic Logistics, US Postal Service, Logistics

☆ 8 drinks bartenders never order in the summer
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Casey Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Business Insider asked bartenders which drinks they would never order in the summer. The bartenders also said to steer clear of drinks with dairy and lots of sugar. 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 . This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Las, US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Business

☆ I dined at Disney World's only Michelin-starred restaurant for $375. You'll want to snag a reservation even if you don't care about the theme parks.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Casey Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I spent $375, including the tip, to dine at Disney's only Michelin-starred restaurant . Victoria & Albert's in Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa offers an upscale prix fixe meal. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The famed restaurant, Victoria & Albert's inside the Grand Floridian Resort, offers prix fixe tasting menus starting at $295 a person with optional drink add-ons. I've been visiting Disney World for 20 years but never stepped foot inside the Grand Floridian restaurant until this month.

Persons: —, I've Organizations: Michelin, Floridian, Spa, Service, Disney, Business Locations: Disney's, Victoria

☆ 10 drinks you should never order in a crowded bar, according to bartenders
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Casey Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Business Insider asked bartenders which drinks customers should never order in a crowded bar. Stay away from mojitos and Bloody Marys if you're shoulder to shoulder at the bar. AdvertisementWhether you're stopping in for a happy hour or going out with friends, it's nice to have a go-to bar order. And if you're in a crowded bar, you might get eye rolls or long wait times if you order certain things. Business Insider spoke with bartenders and mixologists to find out what they'd never order in a crowded bar.

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☆ Interior designers share 6 living-room trends that are in this year and 5 we're leaving behind
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-26 | by ( Casey Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Business Insider asked interior designers which living-room trends are in and out this year. 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 . You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Business Insider asked interior designers which living-room trends are in and out this year.

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☆ 6 drinks that are in this summer and 4 that are out, according to bartenders and mixologists
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Casey Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Business Insider asked bartenders about which drinks are in and out for this summer. 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 . AdvertisementInflation has made alcohol increasingly more expensive — whether you're out at a bar or mixing cocktails at home. To avoid wasting money on a bad drink trend, Business Insider spoke with bartenders and mixologists to find out what's in and out for the summer.

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☆ Small-businesses owners who had money in SVB can prepare for a financial crisis by doing these 3 things
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-14 | by ( Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Entrepreneurs who had money tied up in the Silicon Valley Bank fallout are rethinking finances. Diversify your bank accountsIf there's one takeaway from SVB's collapse, it's the importance of diversifying where you keep your money, Ma said. "For small businesses, it is possible to hedge that risk by diversifying their bank accounts," he said. Most small businesses operate historically, waiting to reconcile their books at the end of every month, before making decisions, Clark said. If your non-VC-backed small business has been affected by the Silicon Valley Bank crash, please contact this reporter at jortakales@insider.com.

☆ Online sports betting is surging. So is gambling addiction
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-10 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

The booming sports betting industry, lawmakers and even the professional sports leagues themselves are making it easier, faster and more tempting for people to bet on games — and develop gambling problems, say gambling researchers and addiction specialists. A flood of advertising, technology that allows for one-click betting at home, and nearly unlimited betting options during games have collided. The sports gambling industry is most similar to financial markets, he said, but financial markets are much more regulated than banks. Most states require that sports betting ads disclose the minimum legal age to gamble and responsible gambling messages, such as problem gambling hotlines. From DraftKingsRegulators are wary of how tightly they can curtail messages in gambling advertising without running afoul of First Amendment protections on commercial speech.

☆ Americans plan to wager $1.8 billion on the first World Cup with widespread, legal sports betting
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-19 | by ( Kamaron Mcnair | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

An estimated 132 million Americans now live in states where sports betting is legal, compared with just 10 million during the last World Cup four years ago. AGA reports the majority of those betting — 78% — say placing legal bets is important. "As the World Cup kicks off, anyone getting in on the action should have a game plan to bet responsibly," AGA Senior Vice President Casey Clark said in a press release. Legal gambling means you may not find yourself in trouble with the law for wagering on the World Cup or any other sporting event. Before mobile sports betting became widely legal, bettors had to go to a physical sportsbook or work with a live bookie to place bets.

☆ Parents of teen accused of fatally shooting 5 in Raleigh, North Carolina, say they are ‘overcome with grief’
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( Julianne Mcshane | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

The parents of the 15-year-old accused of fatally shooting his teenage brother and four adults in Raleigh, North Carolina, said in a statement released Tuesday that they are “overcome with grief.”“Words cannot begin to describe our anguish and sorrow," said the parents, according to NBC affiliate WRAL of Raleigh. They said their son "inflicted immeasurable pain on the Raleigh community, and we are overcome with grief for the innocent lives lost." NBC News is not identifying the parents or the suspected shooter because he is a minor. The Oct. 13 shooting unfolded after 5 p.m. in a neighborhood northeast of central Raleigh and prompted warnings for residents to stay inside. “Jill and I are grieving with the families in Raleigh, North Carolina, whose loved ones were killed and wounded in yet another mass shooting in America,” Biden said.

RALEIGH, N.C. — A North Carolina district attorney said Friday that she intends to charge the 15-year-old suspected in a mass shooting that killed five people in Raleigh as an adult. Freeman's announcement came as a neighborhood northeast of Raleigh was left reeling and families of those killed mourned their loss. Officials said the suspect was taken into custody after a “long standoff” with police and was in critical condition. She always knew how to “take charge of everything” in order to help her loved ones, Howard said, his voice heavy with emotion. “This is an incredibly difficult time for our school community as well as the broader Raleigh community,” Richardson wrote in a statement.

Howard, 57, said his wife always made sure “I took care of myself” and went to doctor appointments. “She knew everybody in the neighborhood,” Howard said. The shooting unfolded in a neighborhood northeast of central Raleigh and prompted warnings for residents to stay inside. They were identified as: Connors, Susan Karnatz, 49, Mary Marshall, 35, off-duty Raleigh police officer Gabriel Torres who was on his way to work, 29, and a 16-year-old white male. In addition to the deceased, two people were injured in the shooting: Raleigh Police Officer Casey Clark, 33, who was treated and since released from the hospital, and Marcille Gardner, 59, who remains in critical condition.

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