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☆ I moved from California to Idaho because my home state changed politically. I love my new conservative community.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Philip Wiseman and his wife moved to Idaho because they were fed up with California's politics. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Philip Wiseman, a 70-year-old retiree who moved from California to Idaho with his wife in 2021. Data compiled by Idaho officials showed 78% of voters who moved from California to Idaho registered as Republicans between 2020 and 2023. We miss our California and what California used to be. I used to love California but things changed as I got olderI moved to California when I was around 30.

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☆ My teenage daughter backpacked alone through Europe. Despite my worry, I'd let her do it again.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Elise Seyfried | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

She told me she wanted to travel through Europe for three months with her own money. It was so hard for me to let go of that fear while raising my five kids. She'd been working and, with her saved money, Julie wanted to travel solo through Europe for three months. I had to learn to trust herI continued to worry daily during those months, but I had to learn to let go and trust my daughter. I've asked myself: If I had it to do over again, would I still let 18-year-old Julie travel alone through those 11 countries so far from home?

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☆ 'Animal spirits': 7 market strategists share how to ride the red wave as US stocks surge to new records
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Here are eight top places to invest, based on insights from seven market strategists. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . A robust, multi-year bull market rally for US stocks reached another gear after the businessman-turned-politician won the presidential election. Traders are convinced that the bulk of Trump's economic policies, which include tax cuts and fewer government regulations, will create a business-friendly backdrop that drives stocks higher. AdvertisementThe world is awash with cash, making scarce assets like gold and bitcoin more valuable, and Thorne also noted that global economic growth is slowing.

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☆ Americans' cost-of-living anxiety is creating a population of oversavers
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

That's largely due to anxiety about higher costs of living, especially in retirement, experts told BI. Many high-income Americans are hoarding cash and trying to cut costs anywhere they can. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Cost-of-living stressThe pace of inflation has cooled significantly, but many Americans—even wealthy ones—are still dismayed that many costs are still higher overall. AdvertisementExperts, though, say oversaving could hurt Americans trying to build wealth in the long run.

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☆ 3 individuals who turned their reselling side hustles into full-time gigs share their strategies for finding profitable products
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

BI has spoken with entrepreneurs who make money buying and reselling items on sites like eBay. AdvertisementBusiness Insider has spoken with a handful of individuals who have had so much success reselling items as a side hustle that they quit their day jobs to do it full-time. Richard S. advises looking at what is selling well by browsing the "sold items" section of your category on eBay for 30 minutes a day. In the reselling business, "it doesn't matter what I think is cool," he said. Richard S. inside his vintage clothing store, The Spot, in Coral Springs, Florida.

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☆ I'm a dad and an EMT. I use the same 4 steps in stressful situations at home as I do on the job.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Here's how police racism worksThat's when I learned there's a right — and a wrong — way to respond to stressful events, whether at home or at work. Twenty-three years later I'm a dad of three, and use the same tactics to respond to 911 calls that I use to handle stressful situations at home. Later in the day, I might find myself in a stressful situation. Today, I use the same approach to prepare for public speaking, which is sometimes part of my job.

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☆ Economists say Trump could give Americans the very thing they voted against
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementA key sticking point for the 73,479,065 Americans (and counting) who voted for President-elect Donald Trump was inflation. Inflationary promisesThe main Trump proposals viewed as inflationary are: sweeping tariffs on imports, mass deportation of immigrants, and lower taxes. Related storiesTypically, US companies simply pass the tariff costs to consumers via higher prices, and company executives are already signaling this to investors. Possible inflation falloutIf Trump delivers on all of these proposals, then a rebound in inflation is all but guaranteed, economists have said. AdvertisementIt's worth noting that the tariffs Trump enacted in his first term did not result in a significant inflation increase.

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☆ Striking images show the F-35 jump-jet's first trials on a newly converted Japanese aircraft carrier
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Lauren Frias | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Japan's aircraft carrier JS Kaga completed sea trials off the California coast Friday. The light aircraft carrier was refitted with a flight deck to carry F-35B stealth fighters. The destroyer-turned-flattop is the first carrier to be operated by Japan since World War II. AdvertisementJapan's destroyer-turned-aircraft carrier just completed sea trials off the coast of California on Friday, the country's navy said. The Kaga is the first aircraft carrier to be operated by the Japanese navy since World War II as the country overhauls its maritime forces amid tensions in the Indo-Pacific.

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☆ Bernie Sanders says Democrats need to own why they lost the working-class
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

In response to the election loss, Bernie Sanders is blaming Democrats, not Joe Biden. Democrats didn't get enough support from the working class, Sanders said. It is not working for the working class. "The Democrats need an explanation, and that explanation is corporate greed and the power of the billionaire class. I know that's uncomfortable for people in the Democratic Party, some people, but that is the issue we have to address."

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☆ Google's head of research on whether 'learn to code' is still good advice in the age of AI
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Google's head of research told BI that learning to code continues to be a valuable skill. A decade later, Google's head of research says the advice still rings true — even in the age of AI. Related stories"I think that basic coding is like basic math," Matias said. Google Research has already integrated AI into tools like flood forecasting models, which Matias said can save lives. With AI impacting so many fields, Matias said "it's important to master the basic things," like the fundamentals of coding.

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☆ US vs. Chinese replenishment ships: The workhorses that keep aircraft carriers operating
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Benjamin Brimelow | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Yet for all their importance, their missions would be impossible if not for the US Navy's unsung workhorses: replenishment ships. But replenishment ships also form the weakest link in the chain of American and Chinese carrier groups. Chow Chung-yan/South China Morning Post via Getty ImageChina's replenishment shipsThe US Navy has over 100 years of experience building and operating replenishment ships. Ultimately, the Chinese opted to pursue a new design for its next replenishment ships: the Type 903-class oiler. China has the largest shipbuilding industry in the world, however, enabling it to quickly build more oilers and convert some of its merchant ships into replenishment ships.

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Most Americans who moved to Texas came from California and Florida, followed by New York and Illinois. AdvertisementMichelle Clifford and her family moved from California to Texas. Where people from Texas move toThere are also plenty of people who leave Texas in search of greener pastures. Between 2022 and 2023, about 38,700 people moved from Texas to California, a slight decrease from the 42,300 who did so the previous year. Courtesy of Ty JoergerTexan native Ty Joerger, 25, and about a dozen of his friends moved from Texas to the Pacific Northwest over the past two years.

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☆ Why Ralph Lauren, the all-American luxury brand, is a hit in China
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Classic luxury, which Ralph Lauren encapsulates, is resonating with Chinese consumers. "I've said it before but it bears repeating in a volatile environment, Ralph Lauren is firmly on offense," Patrice Louvet, the CEO of Ralph Lauren, said on a conference call with analysts on Thursday. Ralph Lauren classics like Polo shirts and cable-knit sweaters are a hit with Chinese consumers. Ralph Lauren targets Chinese consumers in six key cities and on local Chinese social media platforms. Sebastian Ng/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesWith its brick-and-mortar stores, Ralph Lauren has prospered by doing more with less.

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☆ I left my $195,000 tech job to open a wine bar. I work 12-hour days and don't have health insurance, but I've never been happier.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Shanna Nasiri, 34, decided to leave her tech job when she no longer felt aligned with the work. Earlier this year, she opened a natural wine bar in Williamsburg called With Others. Nasiri said her prior tech work served her well as she became a bar owner. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Shanna Nasiri, the 34-year-old owner of With Others, a natural wine bar in Brooklyn, New York. When I think about it now, it was pretty brazen to start a wine bar.

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☆ Mark Zuckerberg isn't personally liable for any harm caused to children by Facebook and Instagram, judge says
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | Kenneth Niemeyer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A federal judge said Mark Zuckerberg is not personally liable in over two dozen lawsuits. AdvertisementA federal judge said Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is not personally liable in over two dozen lawsuits accusing his company of causing social media addiction in children. Plaintiffs said that Meta knew Instagram and Facebook posed health risks to its users, especially children. The court's ruling comes as world leaders crack down on some social media companies over claims that they are addictive to children and teens. AdvertisementIn Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this week announced plans to introduce a law banning children under 16 from having social media accounts.

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☆ Betting markets nailed Trump's decisive win — and it's a good reminder they can be more accurate than polls
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Kelly Cloonan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Prediction markets swung in favor of Trump in the weeks before his victory, as polls showed a virtual tie. Proponents point to a number of factors that make betting markets more accurate. That was still hours before major news outlets called the electionPrediction site founders and researchers have long argued that betting markets are more accurate than traditional polling. I think this is the dawn of a new era for prediction markets, and prediction markets are here to stay," Mansour said. If they don't improve, the betting markets could replace them entirely, he predicted.

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☆ A 59-year-old who prioritized work and family got fit after a health scare. Aged 72, he's a medal-winning athlete who works out daily.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Tom Simek got fit at 59 after being diagnosed with osteoporosis and high cholesterol. Now 72, he's competed in "American Ninja Warrior" and won medals in the National Senior Games. The retired building contractor based in Santa Fe had spent his working life prioritizing his family and business over his health. 4) Better sleep"When you're fit, your mind works better, and you sleep better," Simek said. And research shows that being physically active is linked to better sleep quality, according to Dr. Charlene Gamaldo, the medical director of Johns Hopkins Center for Sleep.

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☆ Kmart has all but disappeared from the US. But its Australian namesake is booming.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Nathan Rennolds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementThe closure of a Kmart store in Bridgehampton, New York, in October marked the end of an era for the iconic chain. Now, just one Kmart store remains in the mainland US, tucked away inside an At Home store in southwest Miami. "We see this in things such as Kmart hacks," where creators showcase how they use Kmart products in novel ways to help in their everyday lives, Lloyd-Wallis said. A race to the bottomSo far, Kmart Australia has weathered the e-commerce storm, in part thanks to the geographical challenges companies like Amazon face in Australia. It seems, then, that Kmart Australia could find itself in a price race to the bottom.

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☆ Australia wants to ban kids under 16 from social media as world governments seek to crack down on the 'addictive' apps
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Kenneth Niemeyer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Australia plans to ban social media for users under 16, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. AdvertisementWith young people using social media more than ever, and those social media companies perfecting the algorithms that keep them engaged, concerns about social media addiction are taking root all over the world. Now, Australia wants to ban social media for everyone under 16. Australia's social media ban will be introduced into Parliament during its final session this year, which begins on November 18. If passed, social media companies will have 12 months to figure out how to keep minors off their apps before the law is enforced, he said.

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☆ How to Make Greek Meatballs for a Quick and Easy Dinner
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

My dad's Greek meatballs have always been part of my family's weekly dinner rotation. They're super easy to make, and you probably already have most of the ingredients. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementGrowing up as a Greek American, certain dishes were always part of my family's weekly dinner rotation. But no recipe is as quick and easy as my dad's Greek meatballs — or keftedes, as we call them.

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☆ 7 photos show how Zendaya and Tom Holland's style as a couple has evolved
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Zendaya and Tom Holland have been a couple publicly since 2021. They keep their relationship private but occasionally make red-carpet appearances together. AdvertisementZendaya and Tom Holland have become one of Hollywood's most stylish couples. Though they've largely kept their relationship private, Holland and Zendaya have made a handful of joint appearances since they were first spotted kissing in a car together in 2021. The couple's most recent appearances indicate Zendaya has shown Holland how powerful of a tool fashion can be — particularly when they yield it together.

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☆ A real-estate investor explains how he got a 2.75% mortgage amid 7% rates
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Laila Maidan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Michael Hyun used creative financing to buy a home amid high mortgage rates in 2023. A provision in the mortgage contract called the due-on-sale clause makes this approach risky. But they had one advantage: Eileen was a real-estate agent, which qualified her as a real-estate professional under tax law. There, he found wholesalers, middlemen that buy property under contract to sell the contracts and transfer the property to the buyer. So, instead of going into foreclosure, they sold it to Hyun and transferred the mortgage, which had a balance owed of $368,486 at a 2.75% mortgage rate.

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☆ Red, blue, and green: US voters elected minimum wage increases
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Minimum wage hikes passed in two red states, and one voted against pay cuts for tipped workers. Economic concerns, like inflation, might drive voters to support pay increases despite party lines. It's happened before: In 2020, Florida voters wholeheartedly embraced Trump — and voted to hike the minimum wage to $15 by 2026. AdvertisementGeorgetown University Professor Jason Brennan told BI that it isn't strange many Americans who vote Republican also vote for a higher minimum wage. Did you vote for Trump and a higher minimum wage?

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☆ Insider Today: Rethinking supplements
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Joi-Marie Mckenzie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

On the agenda:But first: Inside the vacation-home tax drama in South Lake Tahoe. Brandon Olafsson/ ShutterstockFor Amanda Yen, a Business Insider fellow, her grandparent's vacation home in South Lake Tahoe is "the stuff of legend." However, a proposed annual tax measure on last Tuesday's ballot that was voted down by local residents made her family question whether they'd keep their house. What's been the initial reaction from second homeowners now that Lake Tahoe locals voted against Measure N? AdvertisementMore of this week's top reads:The Insider Today team: Dan DeFrancesco, deputy editor and anchor, in New York City.

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☆ Some Uber and Lyft drivers are asking riders to avoid the apps and pay in cash
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Some Uber and Lyft drivers are striking deals with passengers for rides outside the apps. AdvertisementSome drivers for rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are offering passengers an alternative: Ditch the apps entirely, agree on a price, and pay them in cash or through an app like Venmo. But some rideshare drivers' pay is considerably lower than that — as little as $9 an hour, BI previously reported. AdvertisementRideshare drivers told BI that they often make less than half of what riders pay for the trip. One Uber driver in Massachusetts shared screenshots of a recent Uber trip that cost the rider about $156 — and paid the driver roughly $74 after Uber deducted its share plus taxes.

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