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☆ You can book luxury hotels, cruises, and vacation packages through Costco for a fraction of the cost
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Costco offers steep discounts on hotels, cruises, rental cars, and vacation packages for members. Travel can be booked through the Costco Travel website. If you're a Costco member, you can also book hotels, cruises, rental cars, and all-inclusive packages online through Costco Travel. The Costco Travel website offers vacation packages at luxury resorts in destinations like Tahiti, Costa Rica, Cancún, and Hawaii, and cruises with companies such as Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Princess, at heavily discounted prices. Plus, if you pay with the Costco Anywhere Visa card, you'll earn 3% cash back on purchases through Costco Travel.

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☆ Look inside Houghton Hall, Rose Hanbury and David Cholmondeley's Norfolk estate down the road from Prince William and Kate Middleton
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Rose Hanbury and David Cholmondeley live at Houghton Hall in Norfolk. Built in the 1720s, the 106-room estate is close to Prince William and Kate Middleton's home. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementHoughton Hall in Norfolk, England, is home to David Cholmondeley, the 7th Marquess of Cholmondeley, and his wife, Lady Sarah Rose Hanbury. Take a look inside the historic estate, which has been a center of arts and culture for centuries.

Persons: Rose Hanbury, David Cholmondeley, Prince William, Kate Middleton's, —, Marquess of Cholmondeley, Lady Sarah Rose Hanbury, Kate, Kate's, Cholmondeley, Hanbury Organizations: Houghton Hall, Houghton, Service Locations: Norfolk ., Norfolk, England

☆ The 5 US airports with the longest walks to the gate — and the 5 airports with the shortest
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Kuru Footwear compiled a list of the US airports with the longest and shortest walks to the gate. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport featured the longest walk at 2.16 miles. Blue Grass Airport in Kentucky had the shortest walk, measuring 0.11 miles. As Business Insider previously reported, most airports are designed to get passengers to spend money rather than for efficiency. AdvertisementHere are the five US airports with the longest walks to the gate, and the five airports with the shortest walks, according to its report.

Persons: — Organizations: Dallas Fort Worth International, Grass, Service, Google Locations: Dallas, Kentucky

☆ Aerial photos show the catastrophic aftermath of the Baltimore bridge collapse
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A container ship hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing it to collapse. Aerial photos show pieces of the bridge remaining in the water after the crash. Wes Moore declared a state of emergency after a cargo ship struck Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge on Tuesday, causing it to collapse. With the bridge and the surrounding harbor now closed, the catastrophe is also likely to have a major economic impact on Baltimore businesses. Photos show the aftermath of the Baltimore bridge's collapse.

Persons: Francis Scott Key, —, Wes Moore, Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Organizations: Service Locations: Baltimore, Maryland

☆ Abandoned Building in North Korea Known As 'Hotel of Doom'
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Ryugyong Hotel in Pyongyang, North Korea, is one of the tallest unoccupied buildings in the world. Construction on the "Hotel of Doom" began in 1987 and has stopped and started several times. AdvertisementAt 1,080 feet, North Korea's Ryugyong Hotel in Pyongyang is one of the tallest unoccupied buildings in the world. The 105-story "Hotel of Doom," which is also North Korea's tallest building, has never hosted a single guest. Still, Ryugyong Hotel remains a subject of international fascination.

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☆ Celebrities and royal family members speak out after Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-22 | by ( Talia Lakritz | Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Kate Middleton announced Friday that she has been diagnosed with cancer. 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 . AdvertisementRoyal family members, politicians, and celebrities expressed support for Kate Middleton after she revealed her cancer diagnosis in a video message on Friday. After weeks of speculation about her health, Kate shared that doctors found cancerous cells during her abdominal surgery in January and that she has been undergoing preventative chemotherapy.

Persons: Kate Middleton, King Charles , Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Rishi Sunak, Ivanka Trump, Princess, Wales, —, Kate Organizations: Service

☆ Photos show just how divided the royal family has become
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-19 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

In March 2021, Harry and Meghan dropped bombshell after bombshell in a tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in an interview with Oprah Winfrey in March 2021. Joe Pugliese/Harpo ProductionsThe couple said that some royal family members expressed concerns about how dark Archie's skin would be before he was born, and that Meghan felt suicidal due to constant bombardment from British tabloids. Meghan also said that she was "silenced" by the royal family, unable to defend herself against numerous false reports while other family members' reputations were prioritized. "Whilst some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately," the statement said.

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☆ Meet Lara Trump, Donald Trump's daughter-in-law whom he handpicked to lead the RNC
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Lara Trump, a former TV news producer married to Eric Trump, is the new cochair of the RNC. She's been heavily involved in Donald Trump's presidential campaigns through the years. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementLara Trump, who is married to Donald Trump's son Eric, has been a loyal supporter of her father-in-law's political career since his first campaign in 2016. Now, with Donald Trump's support, Lara Trump is gaining even more power in the GOP as the new cochair of the Republican National Committee.

Persons: Lara Trump, Eric Trump, She's, Donald Trump's, —, Eric Organizations: RNC, Fox News, Service, GOP, Republican National Committee, Business

☆ Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's photographer hits back at reports claiming he doctored their pregnancy announcement picture
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) 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 previewRoyal photographer Misan Harriman quashed tabloid reports that he doctored Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 2021 pregnancy announcement photo in a series of posts on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Wednesday. The reports come amid controversy surrounding a photo of Kate Middleton released by Kensington Palace on Sunday. Advertisement"They weren't actually under a willow tree, but they were lying outside in a meadow, weren't they, Harry and Meghan, when you took the photograph of them?" AdvertisementThe proliferation of AI image generators has made it difficult to distinguish between untouched photos, doctored images, and completely AI-generated creations.

Persons: —, Misan Harriman, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's, Kate Middleton, Harriman, Harry, Meghan, Michael Berkeley, Harriman's, Kate, Princess, Wales, Insider's Hasan Chowdhury, Beatrice Nolan Organizations: Service, Business, Daily Mail, BBC Radio, Associated Press, Reuters, Agence France, Presse Locations: Kensington, California, British, @misanharriman

☆ Photos show the biggest moments from the 2024 Oscars
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Da'Vine Joy Randolph gave a passionate acceptance speech when she won best supporting actress. Da'Vine Joy Randolph accepts the award for best supporting actress at the 2024 Oscars. PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty ImagesRandolph, who won for her performance in "The Holdovers," paid special tribute to her former acting coach, Ran Laroux, in her speech. "When I was the only Black girl in that class, you saw me and you told me I was enough," she said. The speech left her "The Holdovers" costar Paul Giamatti in tears.

Persons: Da'Vine Joy Randolph, PATRICK T, FALLON, Ran Laroux, Randolph, I've, Paul Giamatti Organizations: Getty Images Randolph

☆ 11 details you may have missed on the Oscars red carpet
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Celebrities at the 96th Academy Awards wore outfits with hidden details and surprising touches. Some celebrities wore Artists4Ceasefire pins calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. Director Donata Wenders and composer Laura Karpman carried quirky handbags. AdvertisementAs celebrities arrived for the 96th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, some walked the red carpet in symbolic outfits while others carried quirky accessories. Here are 11 red-carpet details and moments you may have missed.

Persons: Donata Wenders, Laura Karpman, — Organizations: Service, Dolby Theatre Locations: Israel, Los Angeles

Susan Downey and Robert Downey Jr. both wore black, but their outfits were anything but subdued. Susan Downey and Robert Downey Jr. attend the 96th Annual Academy Awards. Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesDowney Jr. took a bolder approach to men's red-carpet fashion with a Western-style suit. His jacket had sharp shoulders and a silver brooch, while his pants were tailored perfectly. His wife, producer Susan Downey, matched him in a strapless gown with a plunging U neckline, a floor-length skirt, and a scarf around her neck.

Persons: Susan Downey, Robert Downey Jr, Mike Coppola, Downey Organizations: Getty

The 96th annual Academy Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday. Celebrities walked the red carpet dressed to the nines. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementOn Sunday, Hollywood's biggest stars celebrated the 96th annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Celebrities walked the red carpet in eye-catching ensembles.

Persons: Vanessa Hudgens, she's, Eugene Lee Yang, —, Celebrities Organizations: Dolby Theatre, Sunday, Celebrities, Service Locations: Los Angeles

☆ Photos show the biggest moments from the State of the Union
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-08 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

As she has in past years, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene heckled Biden during his address. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene shouts at President Joe Biden as he delivers the State of the Union address. As Greene continued yelling, Biden went off-script and responded to her directly, holding up a pin with Riley's name worn by several Republican lawmakers in the House chamber. "Laken Riley, an innocent young woman who was killed by an illegal. "As a proud immigrant, I'm extremely disappointed to hear President Biden use the word 'illegal,'" Rep. Chuy Garcia, a Democrat from Illinois, wrote on X.

Persons: Marjorie Taylor Greene, Biden, Joe Biden, Shawn Thew, Greene, Laken Riley, mispronouncing, I'm, Chuy Garcia Organizations: Senate Republicans, University of Georgia, New York Times, Lincoln Locations: Athens, Venezuelan, Illinois

☆ Vintage photos show how presidential limousines have changed, from open convertibles to Biden's $1.5 million armored Cadillac known as 'The Beast'
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-07 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

US presidents used to ride in unarmored convertibles with open roofs. Today's presidential limousine is a 20,000-pound, $1.5 million Cadillac known as "The Beast." NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementUS presidents used to ride around in open convertibles. Today, President Joe Biden is driven in a 20,000-pound, $1.5 million armored Cadillac known as "The Beast."

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☆ I shopped at Crate & Barrel for the first time and saw how the brand's quiet luxury is boosting sales
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I shopped at Crate & Barrel for the first time at the brand's new Flatiron location. With elevated basics in neutral colors, the store is nailing quiet luxury. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementWith a 23% increase in sales during the company's last fiscal year, Forbes reported, Crate & Barrel's housewares are in high demand. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Meet Tim Scott, the South Carolina senator and former GOP candidate who could become Trump's pick for vice president
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Tim Scott grew up in poverty and worked as an insurance agent before pivoting to politics. Tim Scott in 2011. Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesIn his presidential campaign announcement speech, Scott described himself as being "raised in poverty in a single-parent household" in South Carolina. During high school, Scott worked at a movie theater and often ordered fries for lunch from Chick-fil-A since he couldn't afford the sandwiches, he wrote in a 2016 post on Medium. He then served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 2009 to 2011.

Persons: Tim Scott, Chip Somodevilla, Scott, John Moniz Organizations: Presbyterian College, of Christian Athletes, Charleston County Council, South Carolina House Locations: South Carolina, Charleston, South

☆ Here's what Barbie looked like the year you were born
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The first Barbie doll hit shelves in 1959, making the iconic toy 65 years old in 2024. The "Barbie" movie, directed by Greta Gerwig, is nominated for eight Oscars. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" movie, which is nominated for eight Academy Awards, has also sparked a renaissance of the doll-inspired Barbiecore aesthetic, which includes vibrant shades of pink, chunky heels, and kitschy accessories. Here's a look at how Barbie dolls have evolved through the years.

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☆ Vintage photos show how Formula 1 has changed since its first season nearly 75 years ago
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Formula 1 held its first race 74 years ago in 1950. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementThis year's Formula 1 season kicks off on March 2 with the Bahrain Grand Prix in Sakhir. A lot has changed since the first F1 race was held almost 75 years ago. Ahead of the new season, here's a look back at the early years of F1 races.

Persons: didn't, — Organizations: Racers, Service, Bahrain Locations: Sakhir

☆ Take a look inside 'The Beast,' the $1.5 million bulletproof presidential limousine used by Trump and Biden
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

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 . When US presidents aren't flying on Air Force One or taking helicopter trips in Marine One, they're driven around in a presidential limousine nicknamed "The Beast." Weighing in at 20,000 pounds and outfitted with advanced security and communications systems, the newest model of "The Beast" debuted during the Trump administration in 2018. Take a look inside the famous vehicle.

Persons: —, Trump Organizations: Service, Air Force Locations: Marine

☆ I visited Williams Sonoma and got a glimpse at why business is booming, from its free perks to high-end kitchen tools
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I shopped at Williams Sonoma for the first time, visiting the Columbus Circle location in New York. I was impressed by the wide range of kitchen tools, helpful resources, and free perks. AdvertisementWith over half of its business conducted online, kitchen and home furnishings company Williams Sonoma is one of the largest e-commerce retailers in the US, Business Wire reported. I've purchased Williams Sonoma cookware from friends' online wedding registries many times, but I had never actually set foot inside one of its brick-and-mortar locations. Zacks Equity Research attributes the recent success of Williams Sonoma to its expanding line of products and collaborations with brands like Netflix, its bolstered e-commerce platform, and its business-to-business strategy.

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☆ How Spanx founder Sara Blakely makes and spends her $1.1 billion fortune
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Sara Blakely's shapewear brand, Spanx, made her one of the world's youngest self-made female billionaires. Sara Blakely attends the launch of Haute Contour by Spanx at Saks Fifth Avenue in 2009. Two years later, her body-shaping invention went into production and was named one of "Oprah's Favorite Things," making it a favorite of celebrities and everyday customers alike. In 2012, Blakely appeared on the cover of Forbes as the world's then-youngest self-made female billionaire at age 41. Today, at 52 years old, she ranks 22nd on Forbes' list of America's self-made women with a net worth of $1.1 billion.

Persons: Sara Blakely's shapewear, Sara Blakely, Joe Kohen, Blakely Organizations: Spanx, Saks Fifth, Forbes

☆ Meet Cyrille Vigneron, the CEO of luxury jeweler Cartier who personally approves all of its designs
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-20 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

As president and CEO of Cartier, he helped reinvigorate the brand with new strategies. Cyrille Vigneron speaks onstage during at a press conference in Milan, Italy, in 2020. The strategic move helped bring the vintage watches back in style — Cartier sold 15,000 of them that year. A ranking of the top Swiss watch companies published in April 2023 by Morgan Stanley named Cartier the second-largest watchmaker behind Rolex, overtaking Omega for the No. With 60 new pieces released in 2023, Cartier's watch business continues to boom, occupying an estimated 7% of the retail market share, according to the Morgan Stanley report.

Persons: Cartier, Cyrille Vigneron, Vittorio Zunino Celotto, Vigneron, — Cartier, Morgan Stanley, it's Organizations: Cartier, Australian Financial, Forbes, Rolex, Omega Locations: Milan, Italy, Swiss, watchmaking

☆ Mike Pence's relationship with Donald Trump 'broke down' after January 6. Here are other presidents and vice presidents who didn't get along.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-19 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

President John F. Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon B. JohnsonJohn F. Kennedy (left) and Lyndon B. Johnson. Bettmann/Contributor/Getty ImagesIn a series of interviews with Jacqueline Kennedy conducted in 1964 and made public in 2011, the former first lady described the contentious relationship between her husband and his vice president, ABC News reported. Jacqueline Kennedy revealed that John F. Kennedy would occasionally say to her, "Oh, God, can you ever imagine what would happen to the country if Lyndon was president?" She also said that the idea of a Johnson presidency made her husband "worried for the country." Johnson did, in fact, become president after John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963.

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☆ I make my credit card points go further with one extra step that makes a huge difference
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-19 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

I maximize my Chase credit card points by transferring them to my airline accounts. AdvertisementWhen redeeming my Chase Sapphire Preferred credit card points for flights and hotel stays, I used to book everything through the Chase Travel Portal. With the Chase Sapphire Preferred card, each point is worth a fixed 1.25 cents on travel booked through the Chase Travel Portal, meaning 100 points equals $1.25. In the Chase Travel Portal, the Southwest flight I wanted would have cost all 21,887 points I have saved up, plus an additional $16 to cover the remaining difference. A flight from New York City to St. Louis in the Chase Travel Portal.

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