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☆ 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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☆ I visited Target locations in New York City and the Midwest. The 2 stores felt like totally different chains.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I visited two Target stores, one in Wisconsin and one in New York City, to see how they compared. The Target in New York was a smaller store where many items were secured on locked shelves. In the Midwest, Target was much larger and featured a Starbucks, dressing rooms, and bathrooms. AdvertisementWhen I moved from Wisconsin to New York City over 10 years ago, I left the giant superstores of the suburbs behind. It's been a few years since I've shopped at a larger Target store outside of New York City.

Persons: —, I've Organizations: Target, Service Locations: Wisconsin, New York City, New York, Manhattan

☆ This humorous sign in Milwaukee's airport is peak Midwest
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Read previewEvery time I visit my hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, an understated, humorous sign at the end of the airport security screening makes me chuckle. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. The recombobulation area at the airport in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee airport's in-house shop created the signs and installed them 15 years ago. When I landed at the airport during my most recent trip home in November, I posted on my Instagram story that I'd arrived.

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☆ I grew up in Milwaukee, but I discovered the beauty of this hidden-gem hiking trail for the first time as an adult
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Seven Bridges Trail is a 2-mile loop in Grant Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. While visiting my hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a family friend recommended I take some time to hike Seven Bridges Trail. I grew up in the area and have visited many of its parks and hiking areas, but I'd never heard of that one. Upon further research, I found that Seven Bridges Trail is located in South Milwaukee's Grant Park, a 381-acre oasis with 2 miles of shoreline along Lake Michigan, according to Milwaukee County Parks. My dad also grew up in Wisconsin and has ridden his bike through Grant Park dozens of times, but even he had never heard of Seven Bridges Trail.

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☆ I got upgraded from Delta's basic economy to Comfort Plus. The seat was nothing special, but the reserved overhead bin space was a perk I'd pay for.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

I got a free upgrade from basic economy to a Comfort Plus seat on a recent Delta flight. A search for similar flights on Delta's website showed that the same route in Comfort Plus could cost between $300 and $450. I was pleasantly surprised to find that I'd been upgraded to Delta Comfort Plus because all of the basic-economy spots were full. AdvertisementReserved overhead bin space took the stress out of boardingIn my Delta Comfort Plus seat. Talia Lakritz/InsiderBy far, the best part of my Comfort Plus status was the dedicated overhead bin space labeled "Reserved for Comfort+ customers."

Persons: —, I'd, Talia Lakritz Organizations: Service, Delta Comfort, Comfort Locations: Milwaukee, New York City, Comfort

☆ Netanyahu is focused on his own political 'survival,' not the war in Gaza, says ex-IDF intelligence chief
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Charles R. Davis | Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A former IDF intelligence chief harshly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Retired Maj. Gen. Amos Malka told an Israeli radio station that Netanyahu only looks out for himself. Netanyahu "is not focused on the management of the fighting, but on survival," Malka said. AdvertisementAdvertisementA 30-year veteran of the Israel Defense Forces — and former head of the country's military intelligence unit — accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of caring more about his own political "survival" than the actual war he's waging in Gaza. If he has time to worry about that, Malka charged, "I can see that he is not focused on managing the war, but on survival."

Persons: Benjamin Netanyahu, Amos Malka, Netanyahu, Malka, —, Israel Defense Forces —, — Malka, he'd, propping, they're, Monica Levy Organizations: Service, Israel Defense Forces, Islamic, Hamas, West Bank Locations: Israeli, Gaza, Iran, Israel

☆ Powerful photos show an Israeli light installation projecting 224 beams, one for each hostage held by Hamas
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Hamas took at least 224 people captive during the October 7 terrorist attacks, according to the IDF. A new installation in Jerusalem called "Lights of Hope" features a beam of light for every hostage. Powerful photos show family members of hostages visiting the display. AdvertisementAdvertisementAs desperate family members await news, a new light installation in Jerusalem's Pais Arena Square pays tribute to the 224 hostages taken by Hamas militants during the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. Photos from the opening event on Thursday night show family members of those held captive taking in the powerful display.

Persons: —, Daniel Hagari, Hagari Organizations: IDF, Service, Jerusalem's Pais Arena Square, United Nations, Gaza Ministry, Health . Israel Defense Forces, Jewish News Syndicate Locations: Jerusalem, Israel, Gaza, The

☆ 5 Trump family members who are involved in his 2024 campaign — and 5 who aren't
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Melania Trump appeared at Trump's 2024 campaign announcement in November 2022, but she has otherwise been absent from the presidential race. Donald Trump, joined by Melania Trump, arrives to speak at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, on November 15, 2022. The Times report also noted that Melania believes Trump can win the presidential election next year despite the legal issues he faces. Trump told "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker in September that Melania would join him on the campaign trail "when it's appropriate, but pretty soon." "She's a private person, a great person, a very confident person, and she loves our country very much," Trump said.

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☆ Photos show Gaza's Church of Saint Porphyrius, one of the oldest churches in the world, after the complex was damaged by Israeli airstrikes
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Talia Lakritz | Reem Makhoul | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The Saint Porphyrius Greek Orthodox Church in Gaza is one of the oldest churches in the world. The church compound was hit by Israeli airstrikes on October 19, killing at least 18 people. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAdvertisementThe Saint Porphyrius Greek Orthodox Church in Gaza City, Gaza, is among the oldest churches in the world. "The IDF can unequivocally state that the Church was not the target of the strike," the IDF statement said.

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☆ 13 photos that show how divided Congress has become
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-19 | by ( Talia Lakritz | Madison Hall | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Many Democratic women wore white to President Donald Trump's 2019 State of the Union address, creating a stark contrast in the House Chamber seating. President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the chamber of the US House of Representatives at the Capitol Building on February 5, 2019. At least one Republican woman, Rep. Elise Stefanik, also wore white for the event. However, party lines were clearly visible in the State of the Union seating arrangements. Rep. Dean Philips, a male congressman from Minnesota, also wore white to honor the cause.

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☆ Stars of the Netflix show 'Fauda' about an undercover Israeli army unit are conducting real-life rescue missions in the current conflict
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-16 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Stars of Netflix's "Fauda" about an undercover Israeli army unit have rejoined the IDF in real life. Idan Amedi posted a video in uniform saying, "This is not a scene from 'Fauda.' 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 . From left to right: Boaz Konforty, Doron Ben-David, Lior Raz, Idan Amedi, and Yaakov Zada Daniel.

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☆ An American physician's assistant on vacation in Israel during Hamas attacks decided to stay and help in a local hospital
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Physician's assistant Michele Freund was on vacation in Israel when Hamas launched surprise attacks. Freund told CBS News she decided to stay and volunteer at a Tel Aviv hospital. AdvertisementAdvertisementMichele Freund, a physician's assistant from New York City, was on vacation in Israel when Hamas militants launched coordinated surprise attacks that killed at least 1,000 people, including at least 22 Americans, and wounded 2,806 others. CBS News reported that the hospital workers must often run and take shelter from incoming rockets fired from Gaza. Hundreds of civilians and military personnel were also taken captive in Hamas' surprise attacks.

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☆ US travelers describe chaotic scenes inside Israel's 'completely mobbed' Ben Gurion airport amid war with Gaza
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Over 40 airlines have canceled flights in and out of Israel amid the ongoing war. AdvertisementAdvertisementTravelers at Israel's Ben Gurion airport attempting to get home amid escalating violence are facing a chaotic atmosphere with extensive delays, long lines, and canceled flights, several travelers told Insider. The ongoing war has thrown Israel's travel industry into chaosMore than 40 airlines have canceled flights to and from the country. A sign pointing to a bomb shelter inside Israel's Ben Gurion airport. Long lines inside Israel's Ben Gurion airport.

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☆ An American LGBTQ+ activist who fled Israel during Hamas attacks says she never imagined feeling safer in Dubai, where being gay is a crime
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-09 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Hamas launched unprecedented surprise attacks on Israel on Saturday, killing at least 800 people. LGBTQ+ activist Rachael Fried and her wife were visiting Israel during the attacks. But when Hamas launched large-scale surprise attacks on Israel on Saturday, it became the best option. She and her wife took cover in a bomb shelter at their hotel. As the plane landed in Dubai, Fried was struck by the irony of feeling safer there.

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☆ An Israeli woman held hostage in her home for 15 hours said she distracted Hamas militants with coffee and cookies until she was rescued
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-09 | by ( Talia Lakritz | Alisa Shodiyev Kaff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Rachel and David Adari said they were held captive by Hamas militants in their home in Israel. Rachel Adari told Israel's Channel 12 that she offered the militants coffee and cookies to buy time. "I said to my husband, if we will die, we will die together," Rachel Adari told the outlet in Hebrew. Israeli special forces killed the Hamas militants and freed Rachel and David Adari after they had been held for 15 hours. "At 2:30 a.m., a grenade landed next to us, and I jumped on top of my wife," David Adari said.

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☆ 9 of the world's most haunted castles and mansions — and a look at their dark histories
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( Dominic-Madori Davis | Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Some castles and mansions around the world are said to be haunted. They tell the stories of those who came before, and those who many believe have yet to pass on. 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 . AdvertisementAdvertisementSome of the most haunted places in the world give us a deeper look into the history of past cultures.

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☆ 8 of the best Halloween costumes worn by presidents and first families
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Bill and Hillary Clinton dressed as James and Dolley Madison at a 1993 White House Halloween party. George W. Bush's White House pets wore Halloween costumes in 2007. AdvertisementAdvertisementHalloween celebrations at the White House date back to 1958, when first lady Mamie Eisenhower filled the historic residence with faux skeletons and jack-o'-lanterns. Over the years, presidents and first families have worn a variety of costumes. Here are eight photos that show the best Halloween costumes worn by presidents, first ladies, and their families.

Persons: Jackie Kennedy, Bill, Hillary Clinton, James, Dolley Madison, George W, Bush's, —, Mamie Eisenhower Organizations: Service

☆ Dianne Feinstein's historic senate career and accomplishments in photos
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-29 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Dianne Feinstein was elected to the Senate in 1992, which became known as the "Year of the Woman." Dianne Feinstein speaks at the Democratic National Convention in 1992. Mark Reinstein/Corbis via Getty ImagesFeinstein previously served as the first female chair of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and the first female mayor of San Francisco. Feinstein and Barbara Boxer became California's senators, making it the first state to be represented in the Senate by two women. They were joined by Patty Murray and Carol Moseley Braun, who was the first Black woman elected to the Senate.

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☆ Rep. Lauren Boebert has been in the national spotlight even before her election to Congress. Here's a timeline of her biggest controversies.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-19 | by ( Talia Lakritz | John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

November 2020: Boebert, who had gained national prominence for her conservative views and what many saw as an embrace of QAnon, was elected to Congress. Lauren Boebert was widely known for her conservative views even before her election to Congress. AP Photo/David Zalubowski, FileEven before Lauren Boebert was elected to Congress in 2020, she had become a rising star in the Republican Party, with leading conservatives thrilled by her unapologetically conservative views on abortion and guns. While campaigning for the House in 2020, Boebert said that she was "very familiar" with the far-right QAnon movement. After winning her first race in November 2020, she exalted in her victory as part of the conservative movement.

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☆ Trump says he would 'love to debate' Meghan Markle: 'I didn't like the way she dealt with the Queen'
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( Madison Hall | Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

In an hour-long interview with Hugh Hewitt, Trump said he'd "love to debate" Meghan Markle. "I didn't like the way she dealt with the Queen," Trump said of Meghan. Advertisement Advertisement Watch: Scowling Trump makes history with first presidential mugshotHe added, "I'd love to debate her. When asked by Piers Morgan to clarify his comments about the duchess being "nasty," Trump said, "I wasn't referring to her as 'she's nasty' — I said she was nasty about me." Outside of debating Meghan, Trump said he "certainly will" debate the Democratic presidential nominee in 2024, despite missing out on the first Republican presidential debate in August.

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☆ Republican candidates wore red ties at the first GOP debate. A stylist called it the 'Trump look-alike effect.'
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-24 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Former President Donald Trump made red ties his signature look. President Donald Trump wears a red tie in the Oval Office in 2020. Doug Mills-Pool/Getty ImagesParodies of Trump often feature the character in a red tie. The official Trump store also sells red silk ties for $125. "Trump really embodied that formula, which has been in place for a long time for politicians."

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☆ Barack and Michelle Obama paid tribute to late personal chef Tafari Campbell: 'The emptiness is hard'
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-04 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The Obamas paid tribute to late Tafari Campbell, who worked as their personal chef. Campbell, 45, worked at the Obama White House as a sous chef, and continued working as a personal chef for the Obama family after they left office. Massachusetts State Police said they recovered Campbell's body the following morning approximately 100 feet from the shore. "Tafari Campbell showed us what true character looks like," Barack captioned his Instagram post. A screenshot from a 2012 Obama White House video featuring sous chef Tafari Campbell.

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☆ The Bidens own a vacation home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Take a look inside the 1,108-person town.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-31 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The president and first lady are on vacation at their beach house in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The first family's children and grandchildren often visit, and Biden rides his bike around town. Get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in business, from Wall Street to Silicon Valley — delivered daily. They will remain in Rehoboth Beach through the week. Take a look at the quaint beach town where the president and first lady escape the pressures of the White House.

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☆ Ron DeSantis takes a swipe at President Biden's age after Mitch McConnell's apparent health scare
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-28 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

During a press conference on Wednesday, Mitch McConnell froze and stopped talking mid-sentence. He also swiped at Biden's age, saying Biden got elected to the Senate before DeSantis was born. One of the reasons I'm running compared to Biden, I mean, my gosh, we need energy in the executive. DeSantis, 44, also took a swipe at President Joe Biden's age, pointing out that Biden — now 80 and the oldest sitting president in US history — was elected to the Senate before DeSantis was born. Biden was elected as a senator from Delaware in 1972, when he was 29.

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☆ Casey DeSantis hits back at reports calling her 'Walmart Melania': 'I do shop at Walmart'
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-21 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

An opinion piece published by The Daily Beast referred to Casey DeSantis as "the Walmart Melania." In a "Fox & Friends" interview on Thursday, Florida's first lady brushed off the criticism. In Thursday's interview, "Fox & Friends" host Ainsley Earhardt asked Casey how she deals with the criticism. Ron DeSantis, his wife, Casey DeSantis, and their children Mason, Madison, and Mamie during his inauguration ceremony outside the Old Capitol on January 3, 2023, in Tallahassee, Florida. Lynne Sladky/AP"One thing that the corporate media did get right about me, I do shop at Walmart," Casey DeSantis said.

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