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• My favorite pair of glasses comes from Zenni and no one believes I paid around $60 for them, including prescription lenses

  23-01-2026 23:48 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreEditors Sally and Amir in their Zenni glasses.Sally Kaplan/Amir Ismael/Business InsiderZenni is arguably the most popular and well known online retailer for prescription eyewear — and for good reason. The brand is revered for its super affordable prices, easy-to-use shopping experience, and lens options for every imaginable use.As two editors who have tested nearly every other online glasses retail
  
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• The best dog training apps, tested and reviewed

  23-01-2026 23:45 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreOur reporter used the Dogo app to practice "sit pretty" with her dog, Olive.Liz Coleman/Business InsiderTraining a dog can feel like a monumental task. But, like most challenges in the era of smartphones, there's an app that promises to help. Whether you're a first-time dog owner or looking to refine your pup's skills, the best dog training apps can make the process more manageable and fit into your busy
  
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• Best cheap VPN deals from $1.99 a month on our top-tested apps

  23-01-2026 23:19 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreBlackJack3D/Getty ImagesThis month's cheap VPN deals are available from just $1.99 a month, and you'll even get three extra months added at no extra charge at Surfshark. And if you've been considering ExpressVPN, but have been put off by high prices in the past, you should check out the new offers from just $2.79 a month. That's the lowest I've ever seen its prices go - even cheaper than its recent Black
  
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• An 'ICE OUT Enterprise' protest is urging Minnesota residents to book and later cancel rental cars

  23-01-2026 23:13 via businessinsider.com
  Enterprise Rent-A-Car is the latest company to find itself facing backlash amid anti-ICE protests in Minnesota.ShutterstockPeople are calling Enterprise rental locations in Minnesota as part of an anti-ICE protest.A campaign urged people to "ICE OUT Enterprise" and disrupt its operations by reserving rental cars and then later canceling.A viral video shows protestors with signs outside an Enterprise in the state ahead of a "business blackout" on Friday.Enterprise is the latest company caught in
  
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• The best clothes-drying racks for delicates, sweaters, and small spaces

  23-01-2026 22:51 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best clothes-drying racks include gullwing models that offer ample space, but store away compactly.Maliah West/InsiderI've always been afraid of shrinking my clothes in the dryer, so my preference has always been to air dry. A clothesline, whether inside or out, is not practical for my lifestyle, which is why my clothes-drying rack has become an essential part of my laundry routine. A clothes-drying
  
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• The best dog boots we tested in snow and cold conditions

  23-01-2026 22:30 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreCanada Pooch and Ruffwear make the best dog boots for winter paw protection.Rachael Schultz/Business InsiderWhether you're navigating snowy sidewalks, rocky trails, or scorching summer pavement, a good pair of dog boots can help protect your pup's paws from injury, irritation, and the elements. Cold weather can be especially tough on sensitive paw pads, with snow, ice, and rock salt causing paws to dry o
  
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• The 8 best shoes for standing all day, tested by a chef who works 10-hour shifts

  23-01-2026 22:14 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreRachael Schultz/Business InsiderIf you spend hours at a time on your feet, you could be unwittingly injuring yourself just by wearing the wrong shoes. It goes beyond just achy joints and sore calves: "Unsupportive footwear for professions that require long periods of standing and walking can lead to inflammatory conditions — plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia — that may take months under a doct
  
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• Taylor Swift's real-life texts to Blake Lively sound a lot like her lyrics

  23-01-2026 22:05 via businessinsider.com
  Taylor Swift performs during the Eras Tour in Singapore.Ashok Kumar/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights ManagementTaylor Swift's texts to Blake Lively were unsealed amid Lively's legal battle with Justin Baldoni.In one exchange from 2024, Swift and Lively discuss a rough patch in their friendship.Swift's response to Lively is thoughtful and honest, reflecting the strengths of her songwriting.Picture this: You've just received a text from Taylor Swift.It's easy to imagine her missives resembling he
  
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• The best TVs for picture quality in 2026

  23-01-2026 22:04 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best TVs for picture quality include flagship OLED and QLED sets from brands like LG (left) and Hisense (right).Steven Cohen/John Higgins/Business InsiderAs a professional TV reviewer, I've tested tons of displays over the years. And when you've seen as many TVs as I have, it can be hard for specific models to stand out. But once in a while, a few high-end TVs come along that rise above the pack, del
  
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• Goldman Sachs hands David Solomon a $47 million pay package for 2025, surpassing JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon

  23-01-2026 21:38 via businessinsider.com
  David Solomon is the CEO of Goldman Sachs.Stefano Guidi/Getty ImagesGoldman Sachs announced 2025 compensation for CEO David Solomon on Friday.The bank will award him $47 million for 2025, up from $39 million the year prior.Goldman just wrapped the second-best year on record by revenue, and its stock has been up.Goldman Sachs' David Solomon has restored the bank's swagger — and it just rewarded him with a $47 million pay package for 2025.It's his highest annual pay yet, and it puts him ahea
  
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• 55 thoughtful gifts for girlfriends that will make her feel seen and appreciated

  23-01-2026 20:40 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreTurtle Fur, AmazonLet us just start by commending you for researching the best gifts to get your girlfriend. Because let's face it: girlfriends can be hard to shop for. You want to surprise and delight her, but you also have a budget to think of. And depending on the stage of the relationship, you may be measuring how to show the exact right amount of romance.If you're not sure what's on her wish list, w
  
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• As a travel planner, I rarely recommend Paris or Rome. Instead, I swear by these 5 European gems.

  23-01-2026 20:37 via businessinsider.com
  Cinque Terre is one of my favorite places to visit in all of Europe. Sina Ettmer Photography/ShutterstockI'm a travel planner, and there are five European destinations I think everyone should visit.If you like the Beatles and are planning a trip to the United Kingdom, be sure to stop in Liverpool.Italy's Cinque Terre is one of my favorite places in the world, and I also love Porto, Portugal.As a travel planner at Marvelous Mouse Travels, I've explored Europe extensively to find the best recommen
  
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• EDC 2026: Vegas and Orlando festival dates, lineup, and where to buy tickets

  23-01-2026 20:34 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreChase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-JournalElectric Daisy Carnival (EDC) is one of the most iconic electronic dance music festivals in the world, known for its immersive production, neon‑lit stages, carnival attractions, and nonstop performances by top DJs across genres such as house, techno, trance, and dubstep. Organized by Insomniac Events, EDC began in the late 1990s as a warehouse party in Los Ange
  
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• Save up to 15% with the best Casper coupon and promo codes we've tested in January 2026

  23-01-2026 20:21 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreCasper coupons can help save you hundreds of dollars on a bed.CasperShopping for a new mattress doesn't have to feel overwhelming, and Casper makes upgrading your sleep setup refreshingly simple. The bed-in-a-box brand offers thoughtfully engineered mattresses designed to suit a wide range of sleep styles and budgets, all delivered straight to your door. Even better, using a Casper coupon can help you kn
  
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• Major airlines drop rebooking fees as winter storm threatens key US cities

  23-01-2026 20:11 via businessinsider.com
  Airlines are expecting more than 30 million passengers during the Thanksgiving travel period.KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / AFP via Getty ImagesMajor airlines are making it free to change your travel plans ahead of a huge winter storm.The storm is expected to affect areas from the Southwest to New England.Here are some tips in case your flight schedule is disrupted.Major airlines are making it free to change your flights ahead of a dangerous winter storm.Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlin
  
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• Morgan Stanley says Tesla just got a 'critical unlock' for its bullish autonomous driving ambitions

  23-01-2026 19:31 via businessinsider.com
  Jay Janner/The Austin American-Statesman via Getty ImagesA "critical unlock" for Tesla's self-driving car tech came from the insurance industry this week. Tesla could benefit from Lemonade's autonomous vehicle insurance, Morgan Stanley said.The insurance startup will be rolling out a new product for self-driving cars, starting with Tesla.Tesla's car sales may have struggled recently, but Morgan Stanley says a recent update in the insurance space is a positive signal for the real bull case for Te
  
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• The 8 best body pillows for side sleepers, pregnancy, and back pain, according to a certified sleep coach

  23-01-2026 19:21 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreA certified sleep science consultant tested 17 of the best body pillows, evaluating comfort, support, and breathability to find options for side sleepers, pregnant people, and those with back pain.Suzy Hernandez/Business InsiderThe best body pillows aren't just for looks; they promote better posture by aligning your spine, easing pressure on your hips and shoulders, and helping your muscles fully relax.
  
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• Renaissance, Schonfeld, and Engineers Gate stung in a shaky start for quants in 2026

  23-01-2026 18:54 via businessinsider.com
  An Indian broker reacts while trading at a stock brokerage firm in Mumbai, January 22, 2008. Shares from Sydney to London sank for a second day on Tuesday, dragging commodity prices with them and promising similar falls for Wall Street as investors abandoned assets exposed to the risk of a global economic slowdown.REUTERS/Arko DattaQuant funds have had a tough start to the year.The average quant started the year down 1%, according to Goldman Sachs.Managers such as Renaissance Technologies and Sc
  
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• 'High School Musical' at 20: How Kenny Ortega made a musical on a shoestring budget — and turned it into a multibillion-dollar franchise

  23-01-2026 18:42 via businessinsider.com
  Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens as Troy and Gabriella in "High School Musical."DisneyFor the 20th anniversary of "High School Musical," Business Insider spoke to director Kenny Ortega.Ortega revealed how the cast's tight-knit relationships behind the scenes helped shape the movie.Though he's not attached to a fourth movie, Ortega said he'd be open to getting the cast and crew back together.Do you remember what you were doing on this day 20 years ago? If you were an avid Disney Channel viewer, chan
  
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• Macron's shades at Davos sent shares of a tiny Italian sunglasses company soaring 65% this week

  23-01-2026 18:31 via businessinsider.com
  Ludovic MARIN / AFP via Getty ImagesEmmanuel Macron's choice of Maison Henry Jullien sunglasses is boosting iVision Tech shares.iVision Tech, owner of Maison Henry Jullien, saw a 65% stock surge after the Davos exposure.Macron's eyewear has sparked high interest, prompting a dedicated sales page for the Pacific S 01 shades.Things are looking up for a small Italian eyewear company after French President Emmanuel Macron sported its shades at the World Economic Forum this week.Shares of iVision Tec
  
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• 7 mistakes you should never make during a job interview, according to a business-etiquette expert

  23-01-2026 17:57 via businessinsider.com
  When it comes to interviewing, there are several etiquette mistakes that should definitely be avoided.Lee Charlie/ShutterstockBusiness Insider asked an etiquette expert about the mistakes candidates make during job interviews.Many people forget to research the company and clean up their social media pages beforehand.Arriving on time and sending a thank-you note are easy ways to make a good impression.For many, job interviews can be a nerve-racking experience. Even with proper preparation, it's c
  
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• When I got laid off, traveling felt like a bad idea. I'm glad I went on a short, affordable trip anyway.

  23-01-2026 17:51 via businessinsider.com
  captiontKJessica DerschowitzWhen I got laid off, I didn't feel like I could take the trip to Europe that my friend suggested.We decided to go on a more affordable weekend trip to Montreal instead, and I'm so glad we did.The experience helped me recharge and focus on what brings me joy.I'm never one to say no to travel, whether it's for work, to visit a friend, or just because.In the first half of last year alone, I flew from New York to Palm Springs with friends, planned a London trip around a p
  
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• Target is once again caught in a political firestorm. Here's what HR is telling staff.

  23-01-2026 17:50 via businessinsider.com
  Graffiti reading "ICE out now!" is seen on the exterior wall of a Target store in Minneapolis.Kerem YUCEL / AFP via Getty ImagesTarget sent a memo to staff acknowledging the stress workers may be carrying and advising on safety.The retailer's stores have been a flash point during ICE raids in Minnesota."We're listening and working to de-escalate where possible," Kremer said.Target once again finds itself in a precarious political balancing act.The bullseye retailer's stores have been a flash poi
  
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• I made Ina Garten's favorite weeknight dinner, which is ready in just 15 minutes

  23-01-2026 17:50 via businessinsider.com
  I made Ina Garten's salmon teriyaki with broccolini and had dinner on the table in 15 minutes.Anneta Konstantinides/Business InsiderIna Garten's favorite weeknight dinner is her salmon teriyaki and Broccolini. The salmon and Broccolini bake together in the oven, so the whole dish takes about 15 minutes. I was a huge fan of the easy dish, which was light and healthy but packed with so much flavor. Ina Garten is all about making things easy in the kitchen.So, after a long and hectic
  
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• Binance cofounder describes 'brutal' prison stint: 'My first roommate is a double murderer'

  23-01-2026 17:37 via businessinsider.com
  Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said that his prison experience was "pretty brutal."JASON REDMOND/AFP via Getty ImagesChangpeng Zhao discussed his prison experience — including a "double murderer" roommate who was a "nice guy."Prison was "pretty brutal," Zhao said on CNBC's "Squawk Box" describing a strip search on his first day.Zhao was pardoned by President Donald Trump. He's never spoken to the president, he said.Is prison like the movies? The pardoned billionaire founder of Binance thin
  
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• I'm 59 and have no plans to retire. I waited until my 50s to build my dream career, so I'm just getting started.

  23-01-2026 17:33 via businessinsider.com
  The author has no plans to retire.Courtesy of Christina DavesI spent most of my life following the rules and taking care of my kids.When I entered my 50s, I finally started building a brand and career that's completely mine.I love where I'm at and finally living my dreams, so I have no plans to retire.When people ask me when I plan to retire, they usually expect a number: 62, 65, maybe 70.My answer tends to stop them in their tracks: Never.I have no plans to retire, and it's not because I can't
  
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• Best Paramount Plus coupon and promo codes we've tested in January 2026

  23-01-2026 17:32 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreParamount Plus can be even more affordable when you use one of these vetted coupon codes.Paramount PlusUpdate: We scoured the internet for coupons and found no active Paramount Plus promo codes at this time. We'll add more to this page as they come up, so check back soon. In the meantime, check out Paramount Plus's deals on annual plans below or head back to checkout.With no shortage of streaming service
  
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• The world's 4 richest people are $100 billion wealthier already this year

  23-01-2026 17:25 via businessinsider.com
  The Tesla board has proposed a pay package for Elon Musk that could be worth up to $1 trillion.ALLISON ROBBERT/Getty Images; Getty Images; Tyler Le/BIElon Musk, Larry Page, Sergey Brin, and Jeff Bezos are already $100 billion richer this year.Musk's wealth surge largely reflects xAI's valuation soaring to $250 billion this month.Page, Brin, and Bezos have benefited from Alphabet and Amazon's stock gains in January.The world's four richest people are off to a roaring start in 2026. In just over t
  
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• 29 of the most daring looks Elle Fanning has ever worn, from sheer fabric to bold cutouts

  23-01-2026 17:11 via businessinsider.com
  Elle Fanning isn't afraid of daring fashion.Gotham/Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC ImagesElle Fanning often takes fashion risks on the red carpet.The "Sentimental Value" actor has worn see-through outfits and looks with daring slits.Recently, she has embraced gowns with plunging necklines.Elle Fanning is almost as well known for her style as she is for her acting résumé.The actor, who just earned her first Oscar nomination for her performance in "Sentimental Value," is often included in&nb
  
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• The modular Cushie Sofa Bed is like a Nugget Couch for adults. My guests say it's the comfiest sleeper they've ever used.

  23-01-2026 17:10 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreModular by design, the king-size Cushie sleeper sofa consists of two separate base pieces that flip out to twin XL mattresses.Morgan Flaherty/Business InsiderFor a solid two years, we had two options for hosting overnight guests: an air mattress or our toddler's Nugget play couch. When it came down to it, most chose the Nugget (and genuinely enjoyed sleeping on it), but as an adult in my thirties who spe
  
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• One under-the-radar market signal shows the AI boom might be close to ending

  23-01-2026 17:06 via businessinsider.com
  TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty ImagesThere's an under-the-radar sign that says the AI bubble is close to popping, Capital Economics says.The research firm highlighted rising equity issuance, a characteristic of past bubbles.Net equity issuance could turn positive this year, something that's preceded other market peaks. One research firm says it's spotted a new red flag in the AI trade that suggests the bubble is close to bursting.That would be the rising amount of equity issuance — or the
  
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• I left my job to run the family business. We generated $255 million in revenue last year, but I don't want my daughters to take over.

  23-01-2026 16:59 via businessinsider.com
  David Heacock left his job to run the family business.Courtesy of David HeacockDavid Heacock's grandfather founded a machinery business in Alabama.His dad told him not to work in the family business, so he became a trader.He changed the company's core business and grew its revenue.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with David Heacock, CEO of Filterbuy. It has been edited for length and clarity.I swore I would never get into the family business. My grandfather founded a machinery co
  
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• Jeff Bezos accuses Polymarket of fabricating quote about 'real world jobs like McDonalds or Palantir'

  23-01-2026 16:52 via businessinsider.com
  Bezos wrote on X that he was "not sure" why the prediction market platform "made this up."Stefano Guidi/Getty ImagesPolymarket attributed a statement to Jeff Bezos about "real world jobs like McDonalds or Palantir."Bezos says they made it up, though he did recently advise young entrepreneurs to work at companies.He also worked his first job at McDonald's and has spoken favorably about it.Jeff Bezos is setting the record straight.The Amazon founder and executive chairman took to X on Thursday and
  
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• Inside the National Air and Space Museum's 164-foot observation tower overlooking Washington, DC's largest airport

  23-01-2026 16:49 via businessinsider.com
  The Donald D. Engen Observation Tower at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.christianthiel.net/ShutterstockThe National Air and Space Museum has a second location in Virginia near Dulles Airport.An observation tower provides views of Dulles Airport and showcases air traffic control technology.The museum also streams live Air Traffic Control audio into the tower.The National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center features over 200 historic aircraft on display, but visitors can also get a
  
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