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• VIDEO: US Military Captures Venezuelan President In Dramatic Raid

  03-01-2026 23:28 via businessinsider.com
  The US military captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife during a dramatic raid in Caracas.Read the original article on Business Insider
  
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• Thousands of travelers stranded as US strikes on Venezuela push airlines out of Caribbean airspace

  03-01-2026 23:19 via businessinsider.com
  Puerto Rico has put incentives in place to attract mainland Americans and other foreigners to stay long-term.Real Living ProductionThe US raid on Venezuela is causing flight delays, especially in the Caribbean.Delta, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines said they canceled flights to the Caribbean.Many travelers are stranded as airlines reassess routes and waive change fees.The US raid on Venezuela that netted President Nicólas Maduro and his wife on Saturday has sent surprised travel
  
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• Venezuela updates: Trump says the US will send its oil companies to 'start making money'

  03-01-2026 22:26 via businessinsider.com
  A fire at Venezuela's Fuerte Tiuna military facility in Caracas.AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, following a "large-scale strike" on Venezuela.Attorney General Pamela Bondi has said that Maduro and Flores have now been indicted in the Southern District of New York.Maduro was charged with drugs and weapons offenses, Bondi said, adding that they would "soon face the
  
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• I stopped being the first to reach out to friends. It made me realize I don't need to be liked by everyone.

  03-01-2026 21:38 via businessinsider.com
  At 37, the author has decided to stop always being theone who initiates contact with friends.Courtesy of the authorThe author stopped always initiating contact with friends to assess true connections.Past experiences and a desire for deep friendship shaped the author's approach to relationships.Focusing on mutual, loyal friendships led to greater contentment and less fear of rejection.Ever since I was a little girl, I remember that friendships were a priority for me; I would constantly ask my mo
  
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• How to watch The Ashes: Live stream Australia vs. England free from anywhere

  03-01-2026 21:30 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreAustralia leads England 3-1 headed into the fifth Ashes test.Darrian Traynor/Getty ImagesSydney will play host to the fifth and final Ashes Test, with both Australia and England desperate to end on a high and, as ever with these two, the result is virtually impossible to predict. What we can tell you with certainty, however, is how to watch The Ashes action from wherever you are in the world this week.Th
  
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• Satellite images taken before and after US strikes show damage at a key Venezuelan military site

  03-01-2026 21:17 via businessinsider.com
  The aftermath of the US strikes on January 3Satellite image ©2026 Vantor.The US carried out strikes in Venezuela as part of an operation to capture Nicolás Maduro.New satellite imagery shows damage at a military complex in the southern part of Caracas.The images captured by the spatial intelligence firm Vantor show many destroyed buildings.New satellite imagery shows damage at a military facility in Caracas after the US carried out strikes as part of a surprise operation to capture V
  
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• The most important things Trump said about the operation that captured Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro

  03-01-2026 20:32 via businessinsider.com
  Smoke rises from Port of La Guaira after the US strike on Venezuela.Jesus Vargas/Getty ImagesTrump addressed the US strike and raid on Venezuela during a press conference in Florida.He said the US would run Venezuela until an election can be held.Trump also said US oil companies would be entering the Venezuelan market.President Donald Trump revealed key details of the US military assault on Venezuela during a press conference on Saturday.From Mar-a-Lago in Florida, Trump addressed the operation,
  
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• Videos show explosions across Caracas, Venezuela

  03-01-2026 20:27 via businessinsider.com
  Aircraft, explosions, and smoke were seen across Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, from about 2 a.m. The US carried out strikes and captured the nation's president, Nicolás Maduro.Read the original article on Business Insider
  
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• Flight radar shows planes avoiding Venezuela as the US carried out strikes on the nation's capital

  03-01-2026 20:20 via businessinsider.com
  A recording of a flight radar shows no planes flying over Venezuela after the US carried out strikes in Caracas, the country's capital, on January 3.Read the original article on Business Insider
  
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• Oil is the market to watch for how the Venezuela raid will impact everyday Americans

  03-01-2026 20:02 via businessinsider.com
  Workers at the Venezuelan state oil company PDVSAAFPVenezuela is now sitting on 303 billion barrels of oil.What happens to that stockpile could impact global crude oil prices.Prolonged fluctuations in oil prices impact what everyday Americans pay at the pump.Following the US assault on Venezuela, all eyes in the market will shift to what that means for the 303 billion barrels of oil the country is sitting on.The price of crude oil will be top of mind, as it's what will most directly impact every
  
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• What the top US general revealed about how the surprise 'Absolute Resolve' raid to capture Maduro unfolded in Venezuela

  03-01-2026 19:46 via businessinsider.com
  A US Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules transport aircraft takes off from Puerto Rico on Saturday.Eva Marie Uzcategui/REUTERSThe US military staged an audacious operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.The top US general said more than 150 aircraft participated, including fighter jets and bombers.President Donald Trump said the US now plans to run the South American country.More than 150 US military aircraft participated in the operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicol&aa
  
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• The US strikes and raid that captured Venezuela's leader raise some big questions. Here's what we know.

  03-01-2026 18:45 via businessinsider.com
  US military forces struck several locations in Venezuela as part of a raid to capture Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife on Saturday.Jesus Vargas/Getty ImagesThe US conducted a "large-scale strike" on Venezuela, capturing president Maduro and his wife.Maduro is indicted in New York for drug trafficking and weapons charges.Trump said the US would run Venezuela until a "safe, proper" election could occur.The US executed targeted, large-scale attacks in Venezuela's capital city
  
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• Creators have broken through and become Hollywood's new power players

  03-01-2026 17:39 via businessinsider.com
  Mark Rober is the latest YouTube star to get a Netflix deal.Rich Storry/Getty Images2025 was the year of the creator in Hollywood.YouTube is the top TV service, while Netflix and other streamers are signing up influencers.The convergence of Hollywood and the creator economy could lead to new formats.2025 went down as the year that YouTube, not Netflix, officially became the streamer to beat in Hollywood. The reason: creators have become the new titans in town.You could feel the tone shift on Net
  
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• My daughters attended Harvard, Yale, and Stanford; they then became the CEOs of YouTube and 23andMe. Letting them fail helped them grow into leaders.

  03-01-2026 16:38 via businessinsider.com
  Anne Wojcicki and Susan WojcickiAndrew Harnik/ Getty Images; Eric Gaillard/ ReutersEsther Wojcicki taught her three daughters that it was OK to fail and try again.She said emphasizing independence from toddlerhood helped them succeed.Esther's belief in independent thinking is rooted in the death of her baby brother, she says.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Esther Wojcicki, creator of the Parenting TRICK app. It has been edited for length and clarity.When I was 10 years old,
  
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• Trump says 'a couple of guys' and a helicopter were hit as US forces stormed a 'fortress' to capture Maduro

  03-01-2026 16:21 via businessinsider.com
  Trump said a US helicopter took fire during the raid in Venezuela.Kevin Carter/Getty ImagesThe US said it carried out a large-scale attack against Venezuela early on Saturday.American forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and flew him out of the country.President Donald Trump revealed new details of the operation in an interview on Fox News.US troops and a helicopter came under fire during the operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, President Donald
  
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• Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife captured and indicted, US says

  03-01-2026 16:07 via businessinsider.com
  Picture of fire at Fuerte Tiuna, a Venezuelan military complex, after a series of explosions were heard in Caracas.Luis JAIMES / AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump says the US has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.Venezuela said the US had carried out strikes on Caracas early Saturday.In a statement, Caracas said it rejected and denounced the "extremely serious military aggression."President Donald Trump said the United States has captured Venezuelan President Nicol&aac
  
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• I brought my American family to Dubai for the first time. Here are 4 things I wish I knew before we went.

  03-01-2026 15:48 via businessinsider.com
  The Dubai pass gave us an affordable option to ride camels in the Arabian desert.Jennifer KnowlesWhen I took my family on a trip to Dubai, I discovered a few things I wish I had known beforehand.I hadn't expected our high-end hotel and favorite activities to feel so affordable in the city. There were cultural differences that I wish I had better prepared for, especially with dress codes.For a recent spring break, my husband, three kids, and I skipped our usual Disney and beach vacations and inst
  
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• I spent 2 weeks in Italy. Here are 5 things I'm glad I brought with me, and 2 I should've left at home.

  03-01-2026 14:07 via businessinsider.com
  I realized I should've packed more versatile clothing for my trip to Italy.Chloe CaldwellI travel to northern Italy often and have a good idea of what to pack.However, I still find myself bringing along a few items I don't need.Some of my must-have items include a small umbrella, a good travel adaptor, and a tripod.I've traveled to northern Italy for the past three years in a row, and there are a few things I never leave for my flight without. However, I still learn something new on every trip a
  
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• Whatever your resolutions, these books can help kick off the year with a fresh start

  03-01-2026 12:44 via businessinsider.com
  Getty ImagesThis post originally appeared in the BI Today newsletter.You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here.The first Saturday of the new year can be a lot of things: It can feel like the continuation of a very long week or the start of something really special. Whether you're easing into 2026 or rushing off to reach your goals, it's a good time to pause before committing to a resolution.A former manager once told me that reading books is the ultimate achievement cheat code
  
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• I left pre-med to turn my barbecue videos into a brand — here's how I'm building my business to carry my family through retirement

  03-01-2026 12:14 via businessinsider.com
  Jeremy Yoder, host of Mad Scientist BBQ, has built a diversified brand that will carry his family long after he decides to stop appearing in YouTube videos.Courtesy of Jeremy YoderJeremy Yoder, the founder of Mad Scientist BBQ, has turned his YouTube channel into his career.He told Business Insider how his interest in science led him to leave his pre-med program and pursue BBQ.Now, he's diversifying his income streams to make sure he's prepared for retirement.This as-told-to essay is based on a
  
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• Tell us your pressing health questions — we'll get answers from experts

  03-01-2026 11:52 via businessinsider.com
  wellness adviceKlaus Vedfelt/Getty ImagesBusiness Insider wants to hear — and answer — your burning health questions.Tell us what you're curious about or stuck on, and we will take your questions to qualified experts.Take our survey below and stay tuned for a new series of stories with health advice.The start of a new year is a classic time for a quiet reckoning with our health.In fact, last January, I decided to finally look at my macros — how much protein, fiber, carbs, and o
  
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• I was told to cover my shoulders at my first finance job. Now I share tips about how to dress at work.

  03-01-2026 11:45 via businessinsider.com
  Arielle Sotiropoulos said she tktk.Arielle SotiropoulosArielle Sotiropoulos said she felt humiliated after being told to cover her shoulders at work.Sotiropoulos said the feedback changed the way she showed up at her job.She said she doesn't want to be remembered by how she looks, whether it's positive or negative.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Arielle Sotiropoulos, a 30-year-old client relationship executive at a professional services company. She's based in New York City
  
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• Are you buying more American-made brands? Fill out this survey.

  03-01-2026 11:43 via businessinsider.com
  Some CEOs believe US manufacturing can make a comeback. Do you?Business Wire/APPresident Donald Trump's trade war was partially intended to boost US-made goods.Nearly a year later, the results aren't entirely clear.Fill out our survey if you're buying more American-made products — and why.2025 was supposed to be a big year for American manufacturing.Indeed, boosting US-made goods was a key priority of President Donald Trump's trade war, which led to wild swings in tariff rates on imported
  
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• Bitcoin ATM fraud hits record $333 million: FBI

  03-01-2026 11:36 via businessinsider.com
  Bitcoin ATM fraud totaled $333 million in 2025.Mario Tama/Getty ImagesBitcoin ATM fraud hit $333 million in losses in 2025, the FBI said.Over 10,000 people have fallen victim to bitcoin ATM scams, with older adults being the most affected.Bitcoin ATM fraud losses have more than doubled since 2022, according to FTC data.Bitcoin ATM fraud reached new highs in 2025, with scammers reportedly stealing $333 million from victims, the FBI said.In most cases of bitcoin ATM fraud, scammers impersonate eit
  
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• 7 people who switched careers in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s share how they knew it was time to pivot

  03-01-2026 11:36 via businessinsider.com
  Cliff Goldstein, left, became a hiking guide. Tim Marshburn, right, was a NASA astronaut.Courtesy of Cliff Goldstein and Tim MarshburnSeven professionals shared how they knew it was time to switch careers.They left industries including finance, law, tech, and even space exploration.Personal fulfillment, work-life balance, and pursuing passions drove their career transitions.Planning a career pivot raises some big questions: in which direction should you move, how do you make the shift, and, cruc
  
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• How CEOs are using AI in their daily lives

  03-01-2026 11:21 via businessinsider.com
  CEOs are using AI to research topics and summarize emails.Franco Origlia/Ethan Miller/Getty Images; Alexander Drago/via REUTERSCEOs are integrating AI into their personal and professional lives.Nvidia's Jensen Huang uses AI as a tutor, while Apple's Tim Cook organizes emails with the tech.AI could contribute about $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030.It seems like artificial intelligence is everywhere these days. CEOs seem to like it that way.The technology continues to impact numerous s
  
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• The job market's Great Freeze will probably break in 2026, one way or another

  03-01-2026 11:17 via businessinsider.com
  Getty Images; Rebecca Zisser/BIThe 2025 frozen job market could thaw by the time 2026 is over.Job-market experts like Claudia Sahm don't think the low-hire, low-fire state is sustainable.Hiring expectations are mixed, but some believe uncertainty will cool, helping businesses.The frozen job market could be heading into "a moment of reckoning" this year, said Claudia Sahm, the chief economist of New Century Advisors. The job market has been stuck in a low-hire, low-fire state, partly due to econo
  
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• Why 'Big Short' trader Porter Collins thinks Tesla is the 'poster child' for overvalued stocks

  03-01-2026 11:15 via businessinsider.com
  Arda Kucukkaya/Anadolu via Getty ImagesPoter Collins, a trader made famous by "The Big Short," sees Tesla stock as highly overvalued.He told Business Insider that he sees it as a meme stock, driven by retail hype over fundamentalsThe stock has nearly doubled from April lows after a starting last year on the downslide.Tesla stock is as polarizing as ever.It's up nearly double since bottoming out last April. And those gains are happening at a time when sales are declining. Tesla isn't even the wor
  
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• Target doesn't get enough credit for its healthy grocery options. These are my dietitian-approved picks from the store.

  03-01-2026 11:15 via businessinsider.com
  The author, a dietitian and mother of two young kids, said that Target should get more credit for its healthy grocery options.Delpixart/Getty ImagesI'm a dietitian and mom of two little kids, and I love the healthy grocery options at Target.My favorites include protein-rich snacks, plant-based options, and kid-friendly foods.Target offers a wide variety of nutritious brands, making it a great choice for healthy shopping.If you aren't shopping for your groceries at Target yet, it might be time to
  
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• Fewer pennies, more problems: Why retailers are pleading for exact change

  03-01-2026 11:13 via businessinsider.com
  A sign at a Target in Astoria, Queens.Paul Squire/Business InsiderRetailers are putting up signs at cash registers warning customers that they're out of pennies.Some are rounding cash transactions, while others are simply asking for exact change.The US struck its last pennies for public use in 2025 but lacks a law about how to make change.As the US one-cent coin disappears from circulation, stores are putting up signs asking for exact change or advising customers that their change will be rounde
  
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• I help people over 40 get hired. My advice: Don't focus on passion — prioritize your '3 C's.'

  03-01-2026 11:08 via businessinsider.com
  Loren GreiffParker PfisterOlder job seekers risk long-term unemployment if they focus solely on finding passion, says executive coach Loren Greiff. Greiff advises her clients to first figure out how they prioritize culture, compensation, and challenge. Candidates who position themselves to solve employers' problems will have better outcomes, Greiff said.The biggest risk for older job seekers isn't rejection; it's the silence from hiring managers that can turn a career dry spell into long-term un
  
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• Inside the hidden Marine Corps recruiting crisis that's 'burning Marines' to fill the ranks

  03-01-2026 11:00 via businessinsider.com
  Matt Rota for BIMatthew Partyka was built for the infantry, not sales.The young, blue-eyed Marine sergeant was a quiet introvert, almost sphinx-like, with a soft smile. He thrived in the brotherhood of combat units.Then the Corps made him a recruiter, leaving Partyka with no choice: When the Corps calls, Marines answer."It was the worst possible job for Matthew," his mother, Maureen Partyka, said.The former high school wrestler and military history buff had joined the Marines for its toughness a
  
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• A future without work? What Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and others in AI are saying about the future.

  03-01-2026 10:57 via businessinsider.com
  Elon Musk said AI could create a future where all of humanity is wealthy. Bill Gates and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman have less radical ideas of what the future may hold.Getty Images and AP PhotoWhat if AI doesn't just change the future of work but eliminates it entirely?Elon Musk has referred to this possible future as "universal high income."Musk isn't the only name in tech to ponder just how different work could be in a post-AI world.Is this heaven? No, this is the AI future — well, at least t
  
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• For the ultrawealthy, privacy is the ultimate travel status symbol

  03-01-2026 10:44 via businessinsider.com
  Ultrawealthy travelers are skipping luxury hotels and opting for private villas with more seclusion and privacy.Andreas von Einsiedel/Getty ImagesUltrawealthy travelers are prioritizing privacy and exclusivity over traditional luxury.Luxury travel planners said they're skipping 5-star hotels in favor of private villas and islands.Non-disclosure agreements are also commonly used by the ultrawealthy when they travel.Classic markers of luxury travel, like five-star hotels and hard-to-get dinner res
  
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• Warren Buffett's reign as Berkshire Hathaway CEO is over. New boss Greg Abel faces 3 big challenges in his wake.

  03-01-2026 10:07 via businessinsider.com
  Warren Buffett, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.Nati Harnik/APWarren Buffett has retired as Berkshire Hathaway's CEO, making way for his top deputy, Greg Abel.Abel's key challenges include deploying Berkshire's huge cash pile and expanding his remit.He also has to navigate making changes without harming Berkshire's culture, close watchers say.Warren Buffett has officially retired as Berkshire Hathaway's CEO after six decades in charge. Close watchers say Greg Abel, who took the reins on New Year's
  
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• RANKED: The airlines least likely to delay or cancel your flight

  03-01-2026 10:03 via businessinsider.com
  Delta and Alaska are the best airlines in the US for punctuality.Kevin Carter/Getty ImagesCirium's annual on-time arrivals report shows Delta was the most punctual US airline for 2025.Budget carrier Spirit Airlines, despite its roller coaster year, beat United and American.Aeromexico was the world's most on-time global carrier, with an on-time rate above 90%.When booking your next flight in the US, Delta Air Lines might be your best bet for a timely arrival.In 2025, it was the most on-time airli
  
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• A nutritionist who lowered his cholesterol through diet shared 4 simple tips for eating more fiber

  03-01-2026 08:07 via businessinsider.com
  Rob Hobson adds a bit of fiber to every meal for his gut health and to keep his cholesterol levels at bay.AndrewBurtonRob Hobson, a nutritionist, started eating more fiber after learning his cholesterol was high.High cholesterol levels increase the risk of heart disease, but can often be improved through diet.Hobson has a 'fiber cupboard' and adds something from it to every meal.When Rob Hobson, a registered nutritionist based in the UK, found out his cholesterol levels were "really high" in Jun
  
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• Critical Role's chief creative officer, Matt Mercer, explains how he avoids burnout

  03-01-2026 06:00 via businessinsider.com
  Critical Role's chief creative officer, Matthew Mercer.Valerie Terranova/Getty Images for Prime VideoMatt Mercer gave up the seat of game master for Critical Role's Campaign Four this year.That came after 10 years of work on Critical Role's campaigns and the business's slate of fresh projects.Mercer's tip for coping with burnout: Admit that you're at a breaking point.Critical Role's chief creative officer, Matthew Mercer, had been spearheading his eight-member crew's relentless push into the big
  
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