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☆ 31 photos that show how Air Force One has changed through the years
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Any plane carrying a US president is called Air Force One. President Donald Trump proposed new paint colors for the exterior of Air Force One in 2019. AdvertisementSince the mid-20th century, US presidents have flown on special planes designated as "Air Force One" while carrying out their official duties. Nicknamed the "flying Oval Office," today's Air Force One is equipped with everything the president might need, including office spaces, two kitchens, sleeping quarters, and a fully functional operating room. Here's how the design of Air Force One has changed through the years.

Persons: John F, Kennedy, Donald Trump, — Organizations: Air Force, Service

☆ Tucker Carlson gets roasted for praising decades-old shopping cart tech in Russia
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewFormer Fox News personality Tucker Carlson is posting videos of himself experiencing various aspects of daily life in Moscow — and a moment involving Russian shopping carts has led to him being roasted on social media. AdvertisementTucker is excited that the Russians have figured out a way to keep homeless people from taking shopping carts. Although the shopping cart locks in Carlson’s video are far more widespread in Europe, they’re also a common sight at German-owned Aldi’s US stores. AdvertisementAn Aldi shopping cart in New York City. The shopping cart at the grocery store I go to allows me to scan items as I put them in the cart while shopping," X user EgilsRobs wrote.

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☆ Photos show 3 multimillion-dollar mansions perched precariously near the edge of a cliff after landslides in California
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-15 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Three multimillion-dollar mansions now sit on the edge of a cliff in California. Heavy rainstorms caused landslides that eroded the cliff along Scenic Drive in Dana Point. AdvertisementEarly February rainstorms across Southern California have left three Dana Point homes in precarious positions. Gavin Newsom of California declared a state of emergency in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties on February 4. In Los Angeles, the storms caused 562 mudslides and resulted in 15 homes being red-tagged, meaning they were designated as unsafe to inhabit, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Persons: —, Gavin Newsom, Dana, Allen J, Mike Killebrew Organizations: Authorities, Service, Gov, Los Angeles Times, Getty, The New York Post, CBS News Locations: California, Dana Point, Southern California, Orange County, oceanside, Los Angeles , Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura counties, Dana Point , California, Redfin, Los Angeles

☆ Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is known for her eccentric outfits in Congress. Here are 10 of her boldest looks.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona is known for wearing bold looks in Congress. 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 . AdvertisementAside from making headlines for her private jet usage and her switch from Democrat to Independent, Arizona senator Kyrsten Sinema is also known for wearing bold outfits involving wigs, sequins, and distressed denim in the halls of Congress. Here's a look at some of Sinema's most memorable looks.

Persons: Sen, Kyrsten, —, Kyrsten Sinema, Sinema Organizations: Senate, Service, Independent, Politico, Business Locations: Arizona, Independent , Arizona

☆ The 10 least expensive states to go grocery shopping, ranked
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The average American household spends $270.21 per week on groceries. HelpAdvisor analyzed US census data to determine the least expensive states for grocery shopping. Average weekly grocery bills are lowest in Nebraska, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Using findings from the US Census Household Pulse Survey conducted in October 2023, the government benefits resource website HelpAdvisor ranked states in the continental US by their average weekly grocery bills. AdvertisementHere are the 10 states with the lowest average grocery costs in the US.

Persons: — Organizations: Service Locations: Nebraska , Iowa, Wisconsin, Alaska, Hawaii

☆ 25 award-winning photos from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest show the beauty and fragility of animals in the wild
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Talia Lakritz | Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

London's Natural History Museum hosts an annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest. Photos show monkeys, lions, turtles, and bears, and other animals in the wild. AdvertisementAn annual contest highlighting the best in wildlife photography shared its winning photos on Wednesday. Wildlife Photographer of the Year is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum, London. The winning photos will be displayed at the Natural History Museum through June 30, 2024.

Persons: — Organizations: Museum, Service, Wildlife Locations: London

☆ Allegiant Stadium will host Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, where the average ticket costs $11,000. Take a look inside.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will compete for the Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LVIII. Up to 72,000 fans are expected to attend the game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, where the average Super Bowl ticket cost nearly $11,000 two weeks before the game. Take a look inside the state-of-the-art arena.

Organizations: Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers Locations: Las Vegas

☆ 9 hidden details you may have missed on the Grammys red carpet
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

The red carpet at the 2024 Grammy Awards featured a wide range of dramatic looks including all-black outfits and daring sheer gowns. Some celebrities also incorporated hidden messages into their outfits with subtle nods to their own work or symbols highlighting humanitarian causes. Here are nine details you may have missed on the Grammys red carpet.

☆ Olivia Rodrigo's beaded Versace dress from the Grammys red carpet is older than her
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Olivia Rodrigo wore a vintage Versace gown to the 2024 Grammy Awards. Supermodel Linda Evangelista first modeled the dress in 1995. AdvertisementOlivia Rodrigo walked the 2024 Grammy Awards red carpet in a vintage Versace gown that first appeared on the runway before she was born. Olivia Rodrigo attends the 2024 Grammy Awards. On the runway, supermodel Linda Evangelista carried a matching beaded bag.

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☆ The 10 most expensive states to go grocery shopping, ranked
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

HelpAdvisor analyzed average grocery spending data from the US Census Household Pulse Survey. The average US household spends $270.21 per week on groceries. AdvertisementThe average US household spends $270.21 per week on groceries, according to US census data. HelpAdvisor, a site that provides resources for navigating US government benefits, analyzed findings from the US Census Household Pulse Survey to determine the states in the continental US with the highest average grocery costs. AdvertisementHere are the top 10 most expensive states to go grocery shopping.

Persons: — Organizations: Survey, Service Locations: California , Nevada, Mississippi, Alaska, Hawaii

☆ A Palestinian restaurant in New York hosted a free Shabbat dinner. Over 1,300 people showed up.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Owner Abdul Elenani hosted a Shabbat dinner to foster dialogue and thank those who stood by him. Fluffy pita was piled next to enormous loaves of challah bread, a traditional Jewish Shabbat dinner staple. Over 1,300 people showed up to Ayat's free community Shabbat dinner. A range of perspectivesAyat's Shabbat dinner attracted people from various backgrounds and perspectives who may not normally have shared a meal together. If Ayat's packed Shabbat dinner is any indication, people are hungry for such spaces now more than ever.

Persons: Abdul Elenani, —, pita, Ayat, Talia Lakritz, Yousef Munayyer, Elenani, we're, it's, I'm, Masoud, Paula Rackoff, Myriam Marques, Abby Stein, Ellen Lippmann Organizations: Service, Defamation League, Facebook, New York Post, Physicians for Human Rights, Racial, Economic Locations: Palestinian, NYC, Israel, Ditmas, New York City, Palestine

☆ Everything Gavin Newsom and Kimberly Guilfoyle have said about each other publicly since their 2006 divorce
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-16 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewWhen political power couple Gavin Newsom and Kimberly Guilfoyle announced their divorce in 2005, they said in a joint statement that they would stay "close friends." This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Despite their political differences, Guilfoyle and Newsom remained friends for years until things began to deteriorate around the 2020 presidential election. Here's what Newsom and Guilfoyle have said publicly about each other through the years.

Persons: —, Gavin Newsom, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Newsom, Guilfoyle, Donald Trump Jr, Here's Organizations: Service, Business, Democratic, Trump White House Locations: California

☆ France's new prime minister is 34 years old. Here are the youngest national leaders in the world, ranked by age.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-11 | by ( Elana Klein | Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Kim Jong Un, who is believed to be 40, has held the position of supreme leader of North Korea since 2011. Kim Jong Un. API/Getty ImagesThe supreme leader of North Korea has been groomed for power for most of his life, and he took control of the hermit kingdom in 2011. A diehard basketball fan who was educated at a private school in Switzerland, Kim has had a life unlike any other world leader. His nuclear ambitions and bellicose rhetoric also mean he occupies a place on the world stage completely out of proportion with his nation's power.

Persons: Kim Jong Un, Kim Jong, Kim, Ellen Cranley Organizations: US Treasury Department Locations: North Korea, Switzerland

☆ The best states to raise a family, ranked
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-11 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

WalletHub released a report ranking the best US states to raise a family. AdvertisementWhen deciding where to settle down and raise a family, there are many important factors to consider. The personal-finance website WalletHub released a new report ranking the best states to raise a family, evaluating states according to 50 metrics across five categories: family fun, health and safety, education and childcare, affordability, and socioeconomics. By examining factors such as infant mortality rates, housing affordability, and public school quality, WalletHub scored all 50 states to determine the most family-friendly states. Here are the 10 best states to raise a family.

Persons: WalletHub, — Organizations: Service Locations: Massachusetts, North Dakota, Minnesota

☆ I shopped at Costco in the Midwest and New York City. Here are the most surprising differences I noticed.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-09 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I visited two Costco stores, one in the Midwest and one in New York City. New York City's Costco store was smaller, which made it feel more crowded. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAs someone who grew up in Wisconsin and moved to New York City a decade ago, I enjoy analyzing the similarities and differences between the two regions I call home. As part of a series comparing nationwide chains like Target and Trader Joe's in the Midwest and New York City, I visited Costco locations in Wisconsin and Manhattan.

Persons: —, Joe's Organizations: Costco, Service, Business Locations: Midwest, New York City . New York, Wisconsin, New York City, Manhattan, Iceland

☆ I'm a Midwesterner who visited 2 Southern states for the first time. Here are 5 surprising differences I noticed between the regions.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-05 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I grew up in the Midwest and visited Tennessee and Georgia for the first time. I was surprised by the language and cultural differences between the two regions. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAfter growing up in the Midwest and moving to the East Coast 10 years ago, I recently visited two Southern states for the first time. Last summer, I flew to Knoxville, Tennessee, to check out Dolly Parton's theme park and hotel empire.

Persons: —, Dolly, Jimmy, hadn't Organizations: Service, East, Business Locations: Tennessee, Georgia, Midwest, Knoxville , Tennessee, Atlanta , Georgia, Knoxville, Atlanta, Louisiana , Mississippi, North, South Carolina , Alabama, Virginia

☆ 10 unexpected items that can help you during a blizzard
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-04 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Aside from obvious emergency-kit necessities, everyday items can also be helpful in a blizzard. If a car gets stuck in the snow, use sand, rocks, cat litter, or pine needles to increase traction. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Aside from obvious emergency-kit necessities like food, water, and first-aid supplies, some everyday items can be surprisingly helpful during heavy snowfall. Here are 10 unexpected items that can be useful in winter weather.

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☆ Brazil's Amazon region has faced devastating flooding and drought. Dramatic photos show life in towns weathering the extremes of climate change.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-03 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest on the culture & business of sustainability — delivered weekly to your inbox. In 2021, towns in Amazonas, Brazil, along the Amazon River and its tributaries flooded due to heavier-than-usual rainfall. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. The Amazon region floods annually during the rainy season, bringing nutrient-rich sediment from the Andes Mountains to the rainforest floor, according to the World Wildlife Fund. AdvertisementPhotos show how regions like the Amazon oscillate between extreme weather conditions as its residents struggle to adapt.

Organizations: Service, Business, World Wildlife Fund Locations: Amazonas, Brazil

☆ 10 things turning 100 in 2024, from Band-Aids to Popsicles
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-02 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

The first Winter Olympics were held 100 years ago in Chamonix, France. 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 . The year 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of famous events, brands, and inventions that have become everyday staples. Here are 10 things turning 100 in the new year.

Persons: — Organizations: Service Locations: Chamonix, France

☆ I visited Iceland's Lebowski Bar and found a must-visit spot for fans of the cult-classic movie
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Lebowski Bar in Reykjavík, Iceland, is themed around the cult-classic film "The Big Lebowski." Lebowski Bar is an entertaining attraction even for those who haven't seen the movie. While visiting Iceland in June, I stopped by Lebowski Bar, a themed bar and restaurant in downtown Reykjavík inspired by the movie. Iceland's Lebowski Bar opens daily at 11 a.m., offers happy hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and features a DJ from 9 p.m. until closing. AdvertisementTake a look inside Lebowski Bar.

Persons: Jeff Bridges, haven't, —, I've, Iceland's Organizations: Service, Lebowski Locations: Reykjavík, Iceland, Lebowski

☆ 12 award-winning wedding photos that captured heartwarming, hilarious moments in 2023
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | by ( Samantha Grindell | Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The winners of the International Wedding Photographer of the Year awards were announced on Thursday. IWPOTY celebrated feats of photography and emotional wedding moments. The overall winner captured the moment a bird landed on a bride's head during her wedding ceremony. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementThe International Wedding Photographer of the Year awards highlight the best of wedding photography in categories such as Epic Location, Solo Portrait, and Break the Rules.

Persons: IWPOTY, — Organizations: Service

☆ Glittering photos show the royal family's Windsor Castle residence decked out for Christmas
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Windsor Castle, one of the royal family's official residences, is decorated for Christmas. The 20-foot Christmas tree features a star for the 675th anniversary of the Order of the Garter. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementThe royal family usually spends Christmas at Sandringham House in Norfolk, but it's Windsor Castle that gets fully decked out for the holidays. Take a look at how members of the Royal Collection Trust have decorated the historic royal residence for Christmas.

Persons: — Organizations: Garter, Waterloo Chamber, Garter Service, Service, Sandringham House, Royal Collection Locations: Windsor, Waterloo, Norfolk

☆ President Jimmy Carter wore a blanket with his late wife Rosalynn Carter on it to her memorial service
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Samantha Grindell | Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The late Rosalynn Carter was honored at a memorial service in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday. President Jimmy Carter, 99, attended the event that paid tribute to the former first lady. AdvertisementFormer president Jimmy Carter kept an image of his wife Rosalynn Carter close at her funeral on Tuesday. US President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter dance at a White House Congressional Ball in 1978. The former president slept at The Carter Center the night before the memorial service, according to the Associated Press.

Persons: Rosalynn Carter, Jimmy Carter, Jimmy, —, Rosalynn, Glenn, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Second, Doug Emhoff, Bill Clinton, Lady Rosalynn Carter, Paige Smith, Carter Organizations: Service, Glenn Memorial Church, People, The Carter, White, Congressional, Naval Academy, Business, Carter, Associated Press Locations: Atlanta , Georgia, , Georgia, Est, Georgia

☆ Melania Trump made a rare public appearance with other former first ladies at Rosalynn Carter's funeral
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Rosalynn Carter, wife of former president Jimmy Carter, died on November 19 at age 96. Melania Trump, who has largely been absent from the 2024 campaign trail, also made an appearance. AdvertisementMelania Trump made a rare public appearance on Tuesday, joining other former first ladies Michelle Obama, Laura Bush, and Hillary Clinton at a tribute service for Rosalynn Carter in Atlanta, Georgia. Former first lady Melania Trump arrives for a tribute service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Glenn Memorial Church at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 28, 2023. In September, Donald told "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker that his wife would join him on the campaign trail "when it's appropriate, but pretty soon."

Persons: Rosalynn Carter, Jimmy Carter, Michelle Obama, Laura Bush, Hillary Clinton, Melania Trump, —, Rosalynn, Melania, Donald Trump, Michelle, Barack Obama, George W, Bush, Brynn Anderson, Donald, Kristen Welker Organizations: Service, Mental Health, CNN, Carter Center, Glenn Memorial Church, Emory University, Getty, White House, The New York Times Locations: Georgia, Atlanta , Georgia

☆ 10 hidden details you may have missed in this year's White House Christmas decorations
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-27 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Jill Biden unveiled the 2023 White House Christmas decorations, themed "Magic, Wonder, and Joy." The decor features nods to "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" and the Bidens' pets. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThis year's White House Christmas decorations center around the theme "Magic, Wonder, and Joy," with nods to famous holiday stories as well as White House history. Here are 10 hidden details you may have missed.

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