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• Watch Live: Q&A about the mission in Venezuela and what happens next

  04-01-2026 22:41 via businessinsider.com
  Crowds gather in Caracas following news that the US captured Venezuela's President Maduro.Jeampier Arguinzones/picture alliance via Getty ImagesFollowing the US operation in Venezuela and the capture of Maduro, many questions remain.Will the US military have a presence there? What's ahead for oil markets? What's the legal case against Maduro?Watch Business Insider answer these questions and more on Monday at 1 p.m. ET.On Saturday, the world learned the US had captured Venezuelan President Nicol&
  
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• From 'First Buddy' bromance to a feud to a thaw, here's how Elon Musk and Donald Trump's relationship has evolved

  04-01-2026 21:05 via businessinsider.com
  Elon Musk and Donald TrumpBrian Snyder/ReutersElon Musk and Donald Trump have had a tumultuous relationship over the years.The two traded barbs during Trump's first term but became political allies during the 2024 election.After a public fallout, Musk and Trump's feud appears to be thawing.Elon Musk and Donald Trump appear to be back on after an on-again, off-again relationship over the years.The world's richest person and the two-time president of the United States weren't always close, but bec
  
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• Venezuela updates: Flights to the Caribbean resume on Sunday

  04-01-2026 20:19 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 said Maduro and Flores have been indicted in the Southern District of New York. The pair is now awaiting their first hearing in a Brooklyn jail.Maduro was charged with drugs and weapons offense
  
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• Here are the countries with the most oil reserves, and where Venezuela ranks

  04-01-2026 20:09 via businessinsider.com
  A view of the "El Palito" oil refinery in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela.Jesus Vargas/Getty ImagesThe US captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a surprise raid on Saturday.In a press conference, Trump said the US will look to tap the country's oil reserves.Venezuela is home to over 300 billion barrels of proven crude oil, the largest reserves globally.Venezuela is home to over 300 billion barrels of proven crude oil — more than any other country in the world.That's not the reaso
  
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• What is Delta Force? The elite US special ops unit reported to be at the center of the raid to capture Venezuela's Maduro

  04-01-2026 19:27 via businessinsider.com
  The US Army has several special operations forces. Delta Force is among its most elite.US ArmyA US operation infiltrated the home of Venezuela's president and captured him and his wife.A highly elite but secretive unit, Delta Force, led the extraction.Its previous operations included the death of an ISIS leader and the capture of Saddam Hussein.At the center of the US operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife was an elite and secretive special operations gro
  
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• 'Hell on earth': Inside the Brooklyn jail reportedly housing Nicolás Maduro

  04-01-2026 18:18 via businessinsider.com
  The scene at MDC on Saturday evening as Maduro was transported to the prisonSelcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty ImagesNicolás Maduro and his wife have reportedly been transferred to a federal prison in Brooklyn.The Metropolitan Detention Center also houses accused UnitedHealthcare killer Luigi Mangioni.It has been criticized for poor conditions, described as "inhumane" and a "hell on earth."Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores are reportedly awaiting their first
  
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• I left the US to start over after a tragedy — and fumbled through 5 classic first-timer mistakes

  04-01-2026 18:12 via businessinsider.com
  If you're traveling solo for the first time, especially after a significant life event, I hope this helps you avoid some of the pitfalls I fell into.Melanie GordonI took a one-way flight from the US to Central America after a difficult event in my life. My trip was life-changing, but I made mistakes, such as not booking proof of onward travel.I also overpacked and spent too much time having fun without giving myself space to grieve.It's been almost four years since a condo fire sent me packing t
  
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• A rattlesnake bit my toddler at a birthday party. What happened next changed me.

  04-01-2026 16:59 via businessinsider.com
  Oleh_Slobodeniuk/Getty ImagesI feared for my child's life after a freak rattlesnake bite at an unexpected venue.While being faced with my child's mortality, I reexamined my relationship with death.Coming out on the other side of this trauma reminded me of what matters most.I was sick at home when my 2-year-old son was bitten by a rattlesnake at a kid's fairy-themed birthday party in LA.My husband, Mac, was with our two kids when our son fell into the grass, crying and pointing to his hand. At fi
  
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• Videos show Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro arriving in New York

  04-01-2026 15:41 via businessinsider.com
  Videos show the first moments of Nicolás Maduro arriving in New York on the evening of January 3, after he was captured by the US military in Caracas earlier that day.Read the original article on Business Insider
  
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• A week of taking care of my 8 and 2-year-old grandkids left me exhausted. It also taught me we all need a little grace.

  04-01-2026 15:19 via businessinsider.com
  The author took care of her grandsons for a week.Courtesy of the authorA toddler's bathroom accident led to an unexpected lesson on grace and patience.The author struggled with frustration but witnessed her grandsons show empathy and support.The story highlights the importance of encouragement and unconditional love in family relationships.On day five of caring for my 2-year-old and 8-year-old grandsons full-time, I almost snapped. I had slept just a few hours and woke up dehydrated, my tongue d
  
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• I've lived in Vegas for over a year, and haven't visited The Strip. Instead, I've found a cozier side of Sin City.

  04-01-2026 14:17 via businessinsider.com
  Las Vegas is so much more than The Strip.David Rajter/ShutterstockI'd never visited Las Vegas before I moved to Sin City in 2024.I came here for graduate school, and was less intrigued by the city's casinos and clubs.Then, I discovered tons of things I love about Vegas, including cute cafés and scenic hiking trails.I had never visited Las Vegas before in my life, but in August 2024, I found myself moving there.I was beginning graduate school in Vegas, but as a first-generation, low-income
  
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• 35 books Wall Street investors, dealmakers, and traders say helped them succeed

  04-01-2026 13:58 via businessinsider.com
  From tennis pro biographies to the importance of sleep, here's what Wall Street pros have recommended reading.Iryna Melnyk/Getty ImagesWe've asked Wall Street stars about the books that informed both their careers and personal growth.The list includes biographies of billionaires and handbooks on leadership and decision-making.We've compiled their 35 picks for those kick-starting their career in finance.Aspiring to build a career on Wall Street? While there's no one single playbook, one of the be
  
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• Tech, Work, Markets, Style — Charged Up at Business Insider

  04-01-2026 12:40 via businessinsider.com
  Getty Images; Tyler Le/BIThis post originally appeared in the BI Today newsletter.You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here.It's a new year! And at Business Insider, we're already diving in.We've always been the place for innovators, and AI's arrival is creating a renaissance for entrepreneurs of all stripes. It's led to whole new industries — from legal AI to chatbot training to vibe coding to the data center boom. Everyone is learning as they go, and we are here to hel
  
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• Trump hinted at US troops guarding Venezuela's oil. Putting boots on the ground has its own risks.

  04-01-2026 12:28 via businessinsider.com
  US forces captured Venezuela's leader overnight, and President Donald Trump said he was seeking access to the country's oilfields.AFPThe US military has experience with oil infrastructure, but guarding it comes with many risks.Venezuelan oil poses processing challenges on top of the looming political risks."What's unclear here is who is actually the opponent" the US would guard against, an analyst said.On the heels of a high-stakes mission inside Venezuela's capital that captured its indicted le
  
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• Inside Saks Fifth Avenue's fight for its life: How a tumultuous 12 months left the retailer on the brink of bankruptcy

  04-01-2026 12:00 via businessinsider.com
  Saks Global, the company behind some of the most iconic luxury department stores, is in trouble.Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BISaks Global, the company behind some of America's most iconic department stores, is struggling.With missed payments to vendors and an expensive debt load, the company may file for bankruptcy in the coming weeks.Here's a look inside the luxury retailer's tumultuous year.From the outside, Saks Fifth Avenue — the century-old department store in Manhattan — is lit
  
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• All the new products Apple is expected to reveal in 2026

  04-01-2026 11:52 via businessinsider.com
  Apple is expected to launch a new line of iPhones with a twist.Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesApple is expected to drop major product announcements in 2026, including a foldable iPhone and a new Siri.Apple's launch events could also look different in 2026.The tech giant faces competition in AI and hardware as it updates services and explores new devices.Apple is famously tight-lipped about what it's working on. However, occasionally the tech giant gives hints about what's coming.It's po
  
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• After getting laid off from a corporate job, I started bartending — and it changed my approach to office work

  04-01-2026 11:39 via businessinsider.com
  Julie LevinCourtesy of Julie LevinJulie Levin used bartending to reset her career after a 2023 marketing layoff.She said bartending taught her resilience, humility, and the value of a positive attitude at work.Levin has carried that approach to her new role at a business transformation firm.After getting laid off in 2023, marketing veteran Julie Levin worked part time as a bartender for about six months as she considered her next steps. Levin is now the head of brand partnerships at Two Things,
  
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• Vanguard says millions of elderly retirees are making a critical mistake that leads to tax penalties

  04-01-2026 11:35 via businessinsider.com
  Sina Schuldt/picture alliance via Getty ImagesMany Vanguard clients in their 70s and above missed required minimum distributions from retirement accounts in 2024.Missing RMDs can lead to tax penalties of between 10% and 25% the required amount.Vanguard suggests automating withdrawals and consolidating accounts to avoid missed RMDs.A substantial number of elderly, retirement-age investors are failing to take required minimum distributions, or RMDs, a new Vanguard report shows.This ultimately resu
  
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• A group of about 20 US investors is already planning a trip to Venezuela in March

  04-01-2026 02:10 via businessinsider.com
  Charles Myers, chairman of Signum Global Advisors, told Business Insider that foreign investment in oil, tourism, and construction will be the "centerpiece" of Venezuela's recovery over the course of the next two years.ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty ImagesInvestors are already eyeing financial opportunities in Venezuela following Maduro's ouster.Charles Myers, chairman of Signum Global Advisors, said he's preparing to visit Venezuela in March.Foreign investment in oil and tourism will be the "cent
  
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• My family is stranded in Puerto Rico because our flights were canceled. It's having an impact on our finances.

  04-01-2026 00:39 via businessinsider.com
  A family of four is stranded in Puerto Rico after their Frontier flight back to Colorado was canceled due to Nicolas Maduro's capture by the US.MIGUEL J. RODRIGUEZ CARRILLO/Getty ImagesNilgen Velazco is a 34-year-old who travelled to Puerto Rico from Colorado with her family. On Saturday morning, Nilgen received an email to say their flight later that day had been canceled.She was able to get another flight six days later, but said that this had a huge impact on her family.This as-told-to essay
  
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