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☆ Hidden details in the US women's gymnastics Olympic leotards feature nods to Paris and the 'Magnificent Seven'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The US Olympic women's gymnastics team wears leotards designed by sportswear company GK Elite. GK Elite lead designer Jeanne Diaz said the 2024 Olympic leotards took inspiration from Paris. AdvertisementIt took around three months and 33 different departments to produce the glittering leotards worn by the US women's gymnastics team at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The process began with GK Elite conducting a survey asking athletes about their preferred colors, necklines, fabrics, crystal coverage, and other design elements, GK Elite lead designer Jeanne Diaz told Business Insider. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Jeanne Diaz, — Organizations: GK Elite, Service, Business, USA, GK Elite's Locations: Paris, Reading , Pennsylvania

☆ Paris Olympic medals contain pieces of the Eiffel Tower's original iron frame
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Medals awarded in the 2024 Paris Olympics contain iron from the Eiffel Tower. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementGold, silver, and bronze medals awarded in the 2024 Paris Olympics contain a unique tribute to the host city: metal from the Eiffel Tower. Ever since its completion in 1899, pieces of the Eiffel Tower's original iron frame have been removed during renovations and modernization projects and preserved by Société d'Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel, the operator of the historic site, Olympics.com reported. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: —, Société d'Exploitation Organizations: Eiffel, Service, Business Locations: France

☆ Surprising facts about the vice president's official residence, where Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff live
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Vice presidents have more freedom of movement at their residence than presidents do in the White House. Joe Biden and Jill Biden at a barbecue for wounded service members at the vice president's residence. At One Observatory Circle, though, vice presidents have more space and privacy to live normal lives. At a CNN town hall in 2021, Biden likened the White House to a "gilded cage." "The vice president's residence was totally different," he said.

Persons: Joe Biden, Jill Biden, Charles Dharapak, Biden Organizations: CNN

☆ Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff could become a history-making president and first gentleman. Here's a timeline of their relationship.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff met on a blind date and married on August 22, 2014. Emhoff said meeting Harris was "love at first sight," and she's called Emhoff "the love of my life." Harris is running for president following Joe Biden's exit from the 2024 race. AdvertisementVice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff could become the next president and first gentleman of the United States. When President Joe Biden announced his exit from the 2024 race on Sunday, he also endorsed Harris to replace him as the Democratic nominee.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Doug Emhoff, Emhoff, Harris, Joe Biden's, —, Joe Biden Organizations: Service, Democratic, Democratic National Convention, Business Locations: United States

☆ Kamala Harris' stepdaughter Ella Emhoff says 'Charli XCX gets it' after the singer declared 'Kamala IS brat'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Charli XCX declared "Kamala IS brat" on X, and Harris' campaign is embracing the endorsement. Harris' stepdaughter, Ella Emhoff, shared Charli XCX's post and said the singer "gets it." Charli XCX's sixth studio album, "Brat," was released in June and sparked viral trends. AdvertisementEven Kamala Harris' stepdaughter, Ella Emhoff, is in on the Charli XCX "brat" memes powering the Harris campaign's social media strategy. On Monday, Emhoff shared Charli XCX's X post declaring "Kamala IS brat" and added, "@charli_xcx gets it."

Persons: Charli XCX, Kamala, Harris, Ella Emhoff, Charli, —, Kamala Harris, Emhoff, @charli_xcx Organizations: Service, Harris, Business

☆ 15 vice presidents who became president themselves
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Fifteen former vice presidents have gone on to become president themselves. Some were unexpectedly inaugurated after the president's resignation, assassination, or illness. Others, like Joe Biden, ran for office after their terms as vice president ended. AdvertisementThroughout US history, 15 men who served as vice president have gone on to become president themselves. Some vice presidents had no choice but to assume office due to the death or resignation of their predecessors, like Lyndon B. Johnson after John F. Kennedy's assassination.

Persons: Joe Biden, —, Lyndon, Johnson, John F Organizations: Service, Business

☆ 44,000 Black women raised $1.5 million for Kamala Harris in 3 hours on a Zoom call that crashed the online meeting platform
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A Zoom event with 44,000 Black women supporting Kamala Harris reportedly raised $1.5 million. The organizer, Jotaka Eaddy, was dubbed the "Olivia Pope of Silicon Valley" by Forbes. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe #WinWithBlackWomen network, founded by organizer and strategist Jotaka Eaddy, hosted a Zoom call for Black women on Sunday that garnered 44,000 participants and raised over $1.5 million for Kamala Harris' newly launched presidential campaign, Bloomberg reported. Eaddy, the CEO and founder of social-impact consulting firm Full Circle Strategies, is known as the "Olivia Pope of Silicon Valley," Forbes reported.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Jotaka Eaddy, Olivia Pope, Joe Biden, Harris, —, Eaddy, Forbes Organizations: Forbes, Service, Sunday, Bloomberg, NAACP, Business Locations: Silicon, Silicon Valley

☆ Donald Trump is now the oldest party nominee for president in US history
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-21 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

At 78 years old, former President Donald Trump is now the oldest nominee running for president. Joe Biden, 81, dropped out of the race on Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, 59. If she becomes the Democratic nominee, Harris' age could be an advantage against Trump. AdvertisementNow that President Joe Biden has dropped out of the 2024 race, Donald Trump, 78, is the oldest nominee of the two major parties to ever run for president. Biden, 81, was already the oldest president in US history when he took office at age 78.

Persons: Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Harris, —, Biden, Robert F, Kennedy Jr Organizations: Democratic, Trump, Service, Business

☆ Donald Trump donated to Kamala Harris' campaigns twice while he was a private citizen, records show
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-21 | by ( Sonam Sheth | Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Donald Trump contributed $6,000 to Kamala Harris when she ran for California attorney general. Trump donated $5,000 to her 2011 campaign and $1,000 in 2013 as a private citizen. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementDonald Trump donated to Kamala Harris twice while she was a candidate for California attorney general, according to public records available on the California Secretary of State's website. Records show that Trump donated a total of $6,000 to Harris: $5,000 in 2011 and $1,000 in 2013.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Trump, Joe Biden, Kamala, —, Harris, Ivanka Trump Organizations: Service, California, Business Locations: California

In 2011, Harris became the attorney general of California. Gary Reyes/MediaNews Group/The Mercury News via Getty ImagesHarris served as the attorney general of California for six years. The Washington Post's Matt Viser reported that President Donald Trump and Ivanka Trump donated to two of Harris' bids for attorney general. In her first year as attorney general, Harris supported a law signed by Republican Gov. Jerry Brown as lawmakers who didn't allow "newly available DNA testing," and said new DNA evidence might vindicate Cooper.

Persons: Harris, Michael Johnson, Gary Reyes, Getty Images Harris, Matt Viser, Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Julianne Hing, Nicholas Kristof, Kevin Cooper, Kristof, Jerry Brown, Cooper Organizations: San Jose, MediaNews, Mercury, Getty Images, Republican Gov, Color, The New York Times, CBS News, San, San Bernardino County, Attorney's, Los Angeles Times Locations: California, Washington, San Bernardino

☆ Photos show Melania Trump's rare public appearance on the last day of the Republican National Convention
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Melania Trump attended the fourth night of the Republican National Convention. The former first lady wore a skirt suit in a classic Republican red. 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 . AdvertisementAfter skipping the first three days of the 2024 Republican National Convention, Melania Trump arrived on night four in a rare campaign appearance.

Persons: Melania Trump, —, Donald Trump Jr, Kimberly Guilfoyle, JD Vance's, Usha Chilukuri Vance Organizations: Republican National Convention, Trump, Service, Fiserv, Business Locations: Milwaukee

☆ Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle were once called 'the prom king and queen of MAGA land.' Here's a timeline of their relationship.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

November 2007: Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle ran in the same circles before they started dating. Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Trump (left) with Kimberly Guilfoyle (second from right) at an event in New York City. NEIL RASMUS/Patrick McMullan via Getty ImagesGuilfoyle and Trump Jr. were photographed together at events in New York City in 2007 and 2008. Guilfoyle was married to Democratic politician Gavin Newsom from 2001 to 2006, and she was first lady of San Francisco during his time as mayor. Trump Jr. married model Vanessa Haydon in 2005.

Persons: Donald Trump Jr, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Vanessa Trump, NEIL RASMUS, Patrick McMullan, Guilfoyle, Gavin Newsom, Eric Villency, Trump Jr, Vanessa Haydon Organizations: Getty, Trump Jr, Democratic Locations: New York City, San Francisco

☆ 10 things to know about JD Vance, Donald Trump's vice presidential pick
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Talia Lakritz | Alice Tecotzky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Former President Donald Trump chose Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate. A former Trump critic, Vance rose to fame as the author of a bestselling memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy." download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementDonald Trump's dramatic Veepstakes have come to an end and Sen. JD Vance of Ohio has come out on top. Here are 10 things you need to know about Vance, the potential 50th vice president and heir apparent to the MAGA movement.

Persons: Donald Trump, Ohio Sen, JD Vance, Vance, —, Donald Trump's, Sen, MAGA Organizations: Ohio, Trump, Senate, Service Locations: Ohio, Trumpism

☆ 13 American presidents who escaped attempts on their lives
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Áine Cain | Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

In American history, four out of 46 US presidents have been assassinated. Other presidents, including Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush, escaped attempts on their lives. Former President Donald Trump says he was shot in the ear at a Pennsylvania campaign rally on Saturday. AdvertisementFour out of 45 US presidents have been assassinated over the course of American history. Many more chief executives escaped assassination attempts thanks to heroic bystanders, diligent guards, misfiring pistols, and sheer luck.

Persons: Ronald Reagan, George W, Bush, Donald Trump, —, Trump Organizations: Service, FBI, Business Locations: Pennsylvania, Butler , Pennsylvania

☆ Photos show the most scenic road to drive in every state
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Amy Daire | Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

If you're thinking of taking a road trip this summer, there's a must-see road in every state. Among them, Florida's Oversea Highway offers scenic views of piercing blue waters. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe American Automobile Association, or AAA, is expecting record-high numbers of summer road trips in 2024, with over 75% of American adults planning to hit the road for vacation this summer, according to a survey conducted by The Vacationer. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, American Automobile Association, AAA, Business Locations: there's, Fire, Nevada

☆ Meet Lady Sarah Rose Hanbury, a British noblewoman whose family has been linked to royals for generations
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Talia Lakritz | Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Reports that Prince William had an affair with Rose Hanbury have been quietly deleted from some news websites. Rumors circulating about Rose Hanbury and Prince William first emerged in 2019. Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images, Chris Jackson/Getty ImagesRumors about a relationship between Hanbury and William have been swirling since at least 2019. The talk about Hanbury and William ebbed and flowed in the years that followed, sometimes given a wider audience on social media as well as US and UK media publications. The outlets, Kensington Palace, and representatives for Hanbury didn't respond to July 10 requests for comment from BI.

Persons: Prince William, Rose Hanbury, Max Mumby, Chris Jackson, Hanbury, William, William ebbed, Vulture, Hanbury didn't Organizations: Daily, European, Human Rights, Daily Mail Locations: Kensington

☆ Photos show the incredible amenities of Olympic stadiums and events spaces in Paris
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Preparations are underway for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. This story is part of "Road to Paris," a series chronicling athletes' and spectators' experiences at the Olympic Games. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Preparations are underway at sporting venues across Paris ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games, which will be held from July 26 through August 11. Take a look inside 11 notable Olympic venues.

Persons: — Organizations: Olympic, Service, Paris, AFP, Eiffel, Games Locations: Paris, France, of Versailles

☆ Jill Biden says she will 'continue to fight' for Joe Biden after his disastrous debate. Here's a timeline of their relationship.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

May 2022: In a cover story for Harper's Bazaar, Jill said she and Joe fight over text, or "fext," to avoid arguing in front of their Secret Service detail. Joe Biden and Jill Biden at a White House reception. There will be a record of that,'" she told Harper's Bazaar. "I try to be a support for Joe because I don't know how many people are saying to him, 'That was great. "Some days, I see Joe and I'm just like, 'I don't know how you're doing it.'

Persons: Jill, Joe, Joe Biden, Jill Biden, SAUL LOEB, Biden, Harper's, I'm Organizations: Getty

☆ The president of private jet company VistaJet and former Wall Street executive reveals the best way to ask for a raise
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Former Wall Street executive Leona Qi is now president of the private aviation company VistaJet US. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . After a decade of working on Wall Street, she transitioned to the private aviation industry, becoming the managing director of Global Jet Capital before taking on her current role as the president of VistaJet US. For those hoping to level up their own careers by asking for a raise or a promotion, Qi's career advice echoes what other experts have previously shared with Business Insider: demonstrate your exceptional achievements and value to the company with quantifiable data. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Leona Qi, — Organizations: Wall Street, Service, Global Jet Capital, Business

☆ 21 vintage photos show how desperate and desolate America looked during the Great Depression
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Natalie Colarossi | Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Great Depression was the worst economic crisis in US history, when unemployment reached 25%. When the pandemic hit in 2020, Americans hadn't felt that level of economic tragedy in a century. These photos reveal what life looked like in the bleak 1930s after the stock market crashed. AdvertisementDuring the Great Depression, the most tragic economic collapse in US history, more than 15 million Americans were left jobless and desperate for an income. By 1932, nearly one in four Americans was out of a job, and by 1933, unemployment levels reached an estimated 25%.

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☆ The 5 states with the lowest average cost of gas — and the 5 with the highest
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The American Automobile Association tracks average gas prices in every state. Mississippi has the lowest gas prices with an average cost of $2.937 per gallon. California's gas prices are the highest in the US with an average cost of $4.794 per gallon. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The COVID-19 pandemic caused the price of gas to fall to a national average of $2.258 per gallon in 2020.

Persons: — Organizations: American Automobile Association, Service, US Energy Information Administration, Business Locations: . Mississippi, Ukraine

☆ Gavin Newsom and Kimberly Guilfoyle were married for 5 years and once dubbed 'the new Kennedys.' Here's a timeline of their relationship.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Gavin Newsom and Kimberly Guilfoyle were married for five years, from 2001 to 2006. As the mayor and first lady of San Francisco, they were dubbed "the new Kennedys." download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementGavin Newsom and Kimberly Guilfoyle, who were married from 2001 to 2006, were once a high-profile political couple known as "the new Kennedys." Their paths have diverged significantly since their time as mayor and first lady of San Francisco.

Persons: Gavin Newsom, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Guilfoyle, Donald Trump Jr, —, Newsom, Jennifer Siebel Newsom Organizations: Trump White House, Service, Democratic, Business Locations: California, San Francisco

☆ Photos show Americans' horrified reactions to the Biden-Trump debate
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Talia Lakritz | Geoff Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Joe Biden and Donald Trump faced off in the first 2024 presidential debate. Biden's poor performance sparked panic among Democrats, and Trump lied throughout. Photographers across the US captured viewers' reactions to the debate ranging from dread to alarm. AdvertisementAcross the US, many viewers of the first 2024 presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump appeared to find the spectacle difficult to watch. As Biden's convoluted answers and poor performance sparked panic among Democrats, Trump dodged questions in favor of offering lies and misleading statements about his own political record.

Persons: Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Trump, — Organizations: Photographers, Service, Business

☆ Meet Josh Kushner, the billionaire venture capitalist who's married to Karlie Kloss and just made a major investment in Hollywood
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Josh Kushner, founder of venture capital firm Thrive Capital, has a net worth of $3.6 billion. Known as Jared Kushner's brother and Karlie Kloss' husband, he's successful in his own right. AdvertisementJosh Kushner is widely known as the brother of Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and the husband of supermodel Karlie Kloss, but he's also an accomplished businessman in his own right. Kushner's investments in tech startups through his venture capital firm, Thrive Capital, have made him a billionaire worth $3.6 billion, according to Forbes. Most recently, Thrive Capital backed A24, the independent studio responsible for hits like "Everything Everywhere All at Once," "Uncut Gems," and HBO's "Euphoria."

Persons: Josh Kushner, Jared Kushner's, Karlie Kloss, he's, —, Donald Trump's, Jared Kushner Organizations: Spotify, Service, Forbes, Business

☆ The 10 best states for summer road trips, ranked
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

WalletHub released a report ranking the best US states for summer road trips. States were ranked across 32 metrics including gas prices, safety, and number of attractions. Texas was ranked the best state for summer road trips, followed by Minnesota and New York. AdvertisementIf you're determined to take a road trip this summer but aren't sure where to go, consider one of these 10 states ranked by WalletHub as the best summer road-trip destinations. To determine the best states for summer road trips, WalletHub, a personal-finance website, measured 32 metrics in each state across three overall categories: costs, safety, and activities.

Persons: WalletHub, — Organizations: Service, WalletHub, Business Locations: . Texas, Minnesota, New York, WalletHub

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