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☆ I ditched my car and hopped on a train to the Grand Canyon. Getting there took twice as long, but the $80 ride was worth it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Monica Humphries | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Last year, I was sick of driving during a road trip, so I hopped on the Grand Canyon Railway. The train departs from Williams, Arizona, and drops travelers off at the park's South Rim. The ride took twice as long as driving would've, but it was a new way to explore a national park. AdvertisementBy the time I reached Williams, Arizona, my hands felt permanently bound to my van's steering wheel. It was only day four of my 13-day road trip.

Persons: —, ProMaster van Organizations: Railway, Service Locations: Williams , Arizona, Williams, Arizona

☆ Matthew Lillard turned down 'Dancing with the Stars' because he worried it would ruin his chances of someday winning an Oscar
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Matthew Lillard starred as Shaggy in two "Scooby-Doo" movies, but Warner Bros. scrapped its sequel plans. With his career on a downturn, he considered accepting an offer to join "Dancing with the Stars." AdvertisementMatthew Lillard almost went on "Dancing with the Stars," but his decision to turn it down marked a major turning point in his career. 1 on the call sheet for the next 10 years of movies," Lillard told BI of his expectations at the time. And I was like, if I do 'Dancing with the Stars,' I'll never win an Academy Award," Lillard recalled.

Persons: Matthew Lillard, Shaggy, —, Lillard, Warner, I'd, Michael Buckner, William Afton, He'll, Mike Flanagan's buzzy, Chuck Organizations: Warner Bros, Service, Business, WB, Variety Locations: Hollywood, Universal's

☆ Election Day means at least one good thing: No more political text messages!
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Katie Notopoulos | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The 2024 election cycle has been a brutal assault on our text message inbox. But whatever that outcome is, one thing will unify both sides: Those awful campaign text messages will finally stop. If you, too, have felt bombarded with political texts, you're not alone. Katie Notopoulos / Business InsiderWhat the political text rules sayThe Federal Trade Commission makes rules around robocalls and robotexts: They're exempt from the federal "Do Not Call" list, but there are other rules they have to follow — political messages sent by an autodialer require "the called party's express consent." But messages sent manually don't require an opt-in, so that's why you get so many messages saying, "Hi, Katie!

Persons: —, There's, I've, Joanna Stern, Katie Notopoulos, Katie, Suzie, it's Organizations: Service, Trump, The Wall Street, Federal Trade Commission Locations: United States, France

☆ I quit my 6-figure job to be a stay-at-home dad. After leaving California, we could afford to be a single-income family.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Alexandra Frost | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The couple's move from California to Maine meant they could afford living off one income. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Michael Johnston, 41, a stay-at-home dad who lives in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. After maternity leave, my wife was excited to see her coworkers and jump back into her job. When others find out I'm a stay-at-home dad, they always ask: "When are you going back to work?" We are trained to graduate, get a good job, work that job forever, then retire at 65.

Persons: Michael Johnston, —, Maddie, Lincoln, Johnston, Michael Johnston Crunching, we'd, We'd, I'd Organizations: Service, Boston University, KLA Corporation Locations: California, Maine, Old Orchard Beach , Maine, China, Taiwan, South Korea

☆ I lived in rural Pennsylvania for 23 years before moving to a big city. The culture shock was real.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Olivia Bardo | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I moved to Washington, DC, after living in rural Pennsylvania for 23 years. The work culture was a bit intense, but I loved how much there was to do after work and on weekends. AdvertisementI grew up in rural Pennsylvania, tucked away in a stretch of the Appalachian Mountains known as the Endless Mountains. AdvertisementThe work culture in DC was intenseMy first full-time job was in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, so right out of college, I felt like I was thrown into the most competitive work culture. Although I loved discovering what people do for a living, work culture is often prioritized over everything else.

Persons: —, I'm, Olivia Bardo, tahini, ube waffles Organizations: Service, ESPN, ACLU, Peace Corps, Hirshhorn Museum, Renwick Locations: Washington, Pennsylvania, Columbia, Washington ,, Colorado

☆ Food deliveries are getting more expensive — but we can't stop ordering
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Nora Redmond | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Research shows that ordering food for delivery has gotten expensive, yet demand remains high. But demand for food delivery has remained high — as has its price. Last week, food delivery company DoorDash, reported an 18% rise in orders year over year in its third quarter of 2024. A food delivery driver previously told BI that he decides to accept or pass on a variety of deliveries often based on the highest upfront tips. But despite lockdowns coming to an end and the country gradually opening back up, people grew accustomed to the trend of ordering food.

Persons: —, There's, Mills, Doug Martin, Uber, Anthony Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Alon Chen, Oliver Wright, Wright, Chris Olivola, It's, Olivola Organizations: Service, Business, Revenue, Florida International University, Starbucks, McDonald's, KFC, Accenture, Tepper School of Business Locations: Doordash, Olive

☆ China is so crazy about durian that it's now Pizza Hut's best-selling pizza ingredient in the country
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Durian pizza is now Pizza Hut's hottest pie in China, with Yum reporting 30 million sold this year. Yum China, which runs Pizza Hut in the country, said in its quarterly earnings call on Monday that durian pizza has become its top pie nationwide. "One in every four pizzas sold in Pizza Hut China is now a durian pizza. A promotional image for Pizza Hut China's durian pizza. Net income also grew to $297 million, up 22% from $244 million in Yum China's third quarter of 2023.

Persons: Yum, Joey Wat, —, Wat Organizations: durian, Service, HSBC, Yum, KFC Locations: China, Pizza Hut, China China, Asia, Southeast Asia, Yum China

☆ CHART: Big Tech is going wild on AI spending next year and beyond
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Eugene Kim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft are expected to churn through $300 billion in capex next year. The spending spree is driven by generative AI and LLM opportunities, says Morgan Stanley. Earlier this year, Bernstein forecast Big Tech capex of more than $1 trillion over five years. Related storiesRelated Video How tech layoffs could affect the economyIn Morgan Stanley's new estimates, Amazon saw the largest increase in future spending. In 2026, Amazon capex will climb even higher, to $105 billion, according to Morgan Stanley estimates.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Amazon's, —, Bernstein, Morgan Stanley's, Andy Jassy, We've, Jassy Organizations: Google, Microsoft, Service, Big Tech, Tech, Amazon Locations: capex

☆ I moved from the US to Australia. My employer contributes over 11% to my retirement, and I don't pay property taxes.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

We pay 37% taxes on our income up to $190,000 (Australian dollars) and 45% on anything over that. Housing prices are very high, but we don't pay property taxI paid over one million for a three-bedroom, two-bathroom house that's about 15 minutes outside the city. One benefit is that we don't pay property taxes. I figure if we stay here for five years, we'll break even on the amount we would have paid in property tax in the US. Plus, it's predictable — we own the home without worrying about rising property tax rates.

Persons: Chelsey Nelson, she's, —, Aiden, COVID, wouldn't, I'd, we'll, I'm, There's Organizations: Service Locations: Seattle, Australia, Rio de Janeiro, Brisbane, Washington

☆ I use credit-card points to book almost all of my travel — but there are 5 things I'd never do
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Jill Robbins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I use credit-card points to book almost all my travel, but I try not to carry a balance on my cards. AdvertisementI am a frequent traveler — on average, I fly at least once a month — and I put most of my expenses on my Delta co-branded airline credit card. As someone who books most of my travel with points and miles, here are things I'd never do. Caroline Purser/Getty ImagesIn my experience, it's rarely a good value to use my airline miles and credit-card points on hotel stays or vacation packages. It's my oldest credit card, and the interest rate is reasonable, so keeping it is good for my credit score for now.

Persons: —, I've, Caroline Purser, I'm, that's Organizations: Service, Southwest Airlines Locations: San Antonio, Fort Lauderdale

☆ The Houthis couldn't have built their most dangerous weapons without help from Iran and others, UN experts find
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The Houthis possess a sizable arsenal of weapons, including missiles and drones. The Houthis have used these weapons to target ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. AdvertisementThe Houthi rebels couldn't have amassed their dangerous arsenal of weapons without extensive help from Iran and its proxy forces in the Middle East, according to a new report for the United Nations. Related storiesThe Houthis held a military parade in September 2023, during which the group boasted a formidable arsenal of anti-ship missiles, ballistic and cruise missiles, surface-to-air missiles, aerial drones, naval drones, speedboats, surveillance systems, and mines. AdvertisementUS naval forces have repeatedly intercepted vessels attempting to smuggle weapons from Iran to the Houthis illegally.

Persons: —, couldn't Organizations: UN, Service, United Nations, UN Security, Lebanese Hezbollah, Pentagon Locations: Gulf of Aden, Iran, Yemen, Lebanese, Israel, Gaza, Iran's

☆ How Kamala Harris' style has changed throughout her career
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Kamala Harris has a lengthy political career accompanied by a professional style evolution. Designers have said that the vice president's fashion speaks to her strong will and consistency. When Harris was elected district attorney of San Francisco in 2003, she was seemingly still finding her style. "Her style is reflective of her leadership: strong, polished, and always intentional," designer LaQuan Smith, who has dressed Harris, told The Washington Post about the vice president. Related Video Kamala Harris called a 'diversity hire' and an 'escort' by Republicans after Biden's endorsementHere's a look at her earlier fashion moments, what she's been wearing on the campaign trail, and how her style has evolved.

Persons: Kamala Harris, She's, —, Harris, LaQuan Smith, she's Organizations: Service, Washington Post, Republicans Locations: United States, San Francisco, California

☆ Photos show Kamala Harris' political career, from serving as a California district attorney to presidential nominee
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Kamala Harris is the Democratic presidential candidate for the upcoming 2024 election on Tuesday. Harris has a history as a district attorney, attorney general, and US senator. AdvertisementElection Day is on Tuesday, a moment that Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has been gearing up for since her nomination this summer. However, long before she served as vice president in President Joe Biden's administration, Harris had a political career as the district attorney of San Francisco and later as the attorney general of California. Here's a look at Kamala Harris' political career, in photos.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Harris, —, Joe Biden's, Biden Organizations: Democratic, Service, Democratic National Convention Locations: San Francisco, California

☆ 3 new risks that Apple warned about in its annual report
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Jaures Yip | Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The tech giant warned about future product profitability and risks related to "geopolitical tensions" and AI features. AdvertisementApple's latest annual report offers insight into what the tech giant views as potential risks to its business. This year, new mentions included the risks associated with the financial performance of future profits, "geopolitical tensions," and safety risks associated with AI features. The tech giant is now betting that Apple Intelligence features will drive upgrades. Apple has been slower to integrate generative AI features into its products than rivals, but the first of its Apple Intelligence features rolled out on October 28.

Persons: —, Apple, William Kerwin, shouldn't, Dipanjan Chatterjee, Chatterjee, ChatGPT, Ray Organizations: Apple, Service, SEC, Apple Intelligence, BI, Tech

☆ I drove 2 popular hybrid SUVs from Honda and Hyundai. Here's how they stack up and which I'd buy.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Benjamin Zhang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I recently drove the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and Honda CR-V Hybrid compact SUVs. The Tucson Hybrid wins for its stylish looks, great tech, and solid performance and efficiency. The Honda CR-V offers a refined hybrid powertrain, build quality, and excellent cabin ergonomics. AdvertisementI recently had the chance to drive the top-spec hybrid versions of two of the US' most popular compact SUVsThe 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring is one of the finest compact SUVs money can buy, with a refined hybrid system, great build quality, and excellent cabin ergonomics. But the 2024 Hyundai Tucson Limited Hybrid is my pick.

Persons: —, Here's Organizations: Hyundai Tucson, Honda, Tucson, Service

☆ Election results are coming in soon. Here's where things stand.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Polls close Tuesday night, but it's unclear when we'll know the results of the 2024 election. Some states' election laws allow for some votes to be counted before polls close; others do not. Here's where things stand — and what to watch for on election night. 7 p.m. — Polls close in Georgia, where a winner could be declared by late Tuesday night. AdvertisementThe winner must get at least 270 electoral votes — a majority of the 538 total.

Persons: we'll, —, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Harris, Trump Organizations: Service, Keystone State, Pennsylvania, CNN, College, Electoral, Trump, Sun Locations: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada , North Carolina , Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Time, North Carolina, Pennsylvania . Michigan, Pennsylvania, Democratic, Milwaukee, Nevada, Pennsylvania , Michigan, Arizona , Nevada , Georgia

☆ OpenAI hires Meta's former AR glasses lead to head its robotics team
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

OpenAI has hired Meta's former hardware lead to head up its robotics team. Caitlin Kalinowski previously led Meta's AR glasses hardware team. Caitlin Kalinowski, who served as Meta's head of AR glasses hardware until July, said she was joining OpenAI to lead the company's robotics and consumer hardware efforts. "Thank you to the OpenAI team, Sam, Kevin Weil, PW, and to my friends and colleagues in engineering and beyond!" In May, Forbes reported that OpenAI had been hiring research engineers to rebuild the previously abandoned robotics team, something the company later confirmed.

Persons: OpenAI, Caitlin Kalinowski, Kalinowski, —, Sam, Kevin Weil, Orion, Jony, Laurene Powell Jobs, Steve Jobs Organizations: Service, Orion, Forbes, Intelligence, Apple, The New York Times, Business

☆ BYD's hybrid popularity catches up to Tesla in China
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Nora Naughton | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Tesla is falling behind in China as BYD's hybrids take off. Hybrid sales have helped to drive up overall plug-in sales in China this year. AdvertisementPlug-in sales in China (which include hybrid models) increased nearly 51% in October compared to last year, and the segment accounted for more than half of all car sales in China last month. Related storiesWhile Tesla continues to focus on battery-powered vehicles solely, BYD has grown its market share in China with popular hybrid offerings. At an earnings reporter earlier this year, Musk blamed a focus on hybrids for eating into Tesla's sales.

Persons: Tesla, —, Elon, BYD, Musk Organizations: Tesla, Service, China Passenger Car Association, EV Locations: China, Shanghai

☆ 10 foods I miss the most after moving from the US to the UK
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Sophia Mitrokostas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I moved from the US to Scotland, and one thing I miss from back home is the food. There aren't as many boxed mac and cheeses or Oreos to choose from in the UK. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Here are a few dishes, snacks, and grocery items that I've really missed since moving to Scotland.

Persons: aren't, —, I've Organizations: Service Locations: Scotland, East Coast

☆ I'm an American who's lived in Germany for 14 years. I'm mostly satisfied, but life here hasn't been perfect.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Sabrina Cooper | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I moved from the US to Germany 14 years ago and am now raising a kid here. AdvertisementWhen asked where I'm from, saying I'm American" doesn't suffice. Sadly, I'm also still stuck in my native English head, which doesn't delineate between a formal and informal "you," either. We're three hours by train from Amsterdam, three and a half hours by train from Paris, and four hours by train from London. Despite all the mistakes, misunderstandings, and episodes of embarrassment, I can honestly say that I'm grateful for everything living in Germany has brought me.

Persons: —, I've, it's, JENS SCHLUETER, I'm, We've Organizations: Service Locations: Germany, United States, Los Angeles and New York, Europe, Amsterdam, Paris, London

☆ The surge in election betting has catapulted Kalshi and Polymarket to the top of Apple's App Store
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Kalshi and Polymarket catapulted to the most downloaded free apps on the Apple App Store on Tuesday. Kalshi and Polymarket show Trump favored to win the Electoral College, with Harris expected to win the popular vote. AdvertisementKalshi and Polymarket zoomed to the top of the Apple App Store on Tuesday amid a surge in election betting in the waning days of the 2024 US presidential campaign. Kalshi's ascent in the Apple App Store rankings represented a key goal being reached for the company's CEO, Tarek Mansour. 1 for the entire App Store by Election Day, so the demand curve truly is exponential," Mansour told CNBC last month.

Persons: Kalshi, Trump, Harris, —, Tarek Mansour, we're gunning, Mansour, Polymarket, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris Organizations: Apple, Electoral, Service, CNBC, Electoral College Locations: Polymarket

☆ A 114-year-old woman is now the oldest living American. She says 3 things have helped her live so long.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Naomi Whitehead, 114, is the oldest living person in the US. She shared some of the lifestyle choices that she thinks have helped her live so long. Whitehead never expected to live so long, telling New Castle News in 2023: "I'll live as long as the Lord lets me." But average life expectancies are growing, alongside interest in how our lifestyles can help us live longer. Whitehead is now the oldest living person in the US after the previous titleholder died in October.

Persons: Naomi Whitehead, —, Whitehead, Elizabeth Francis, centenarians, Bryan Johnson, Dan Whitehead, Paul's, Jack Gordon Organizations: Service, New, News, Pew Research, British, of Sports Medicine, Research, Harvard, Chan, of Public Health, World Health Organization, European, WHO, American Cancer Society Locations: Georgia, St, Toronto, Europe

☆ 13 fictional presidents we'd love to see in office — and 8 we wouldn't vote for
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

This Election Day, we're looking back at some of the best and worst fictional presidents. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . To take your mind off the situation, we compiled a list of the best and worst fictional presidents of all time. For every honorable president like President Palmer from "24," there's a slimeball like the unnamed president from "Love Actually." Here's 13 presidents we wouldn't mind seeing on the ballot — and eight we wouldn't mind seeing get impeached.

Persons: Palmer, Snow, —, Selina Meyers Organizations: Service

☆ Ballooning US debt could cause the next financial crisis and neither candidate has a plan to address it, former FDIC Chair says
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Kelly Cloonan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

US debt is surging and Trump and Harris's plans will only add to the pile, the former FDIC chair says. Sheila Bair warns that high debt cause the next financial crisis. She says neither candidate has focused on the crisis because higher taxes and lower benefits would drive away voters. Surging debt levels could cause the next financial crisis if left unchecked, Bair warned. "Now, the resulting overhang of federal debt could itself be the cause of a future crisis," Bair wrote in an op-ed last week.

Persons: Sheila Bair, —, Bair, Trump's, Harris's, don't, it's Organizations: Trump, Service, Treasury, Investors, CNBC

☆ School choice is gaining momentum, and it's on the ballot in 3 states. We want to hear what you think.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Critics have said that school choice puts public education at risk by diverting funds away from public schools and that some school choice initiatives have disproportionately helped wealthier families. Colorado's Amendment 80 establishes a constitutionally protected right to school choice for children from kindergarten through 12th grade. If the law is repealed, it would get rid of the state's school choice program. Related storiesIf the state ballot initiatives pass, they would build on the existing school choice programs across the country. Arizona added to the momentum by creating the first universal voucher program in 2022, and nearly 30 states have some form of a school choice program.

Persons: Critics, —, Andy Beshear, Kentucky Sen, Rand Paul Organizations: Service, Kentucky Center for Economic, Kentucky Gov, Republican Locations: Nebraska , Colorado, Kentucky, Colorado , Kentucky, Nebraska, Ohio, Arkansas, Arizona

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