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• Trump finalizes new tariffs on dozens of countries

  23-07-2026 23:52 via businessinsider.com
  
  President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing at the White House.Chen Mengtong/China News Service/VCG via Getty ImagesThe Trump administration on Thursday revealed new double-digit tariffs on dozens of US trading partners.The new duties range from 10 to 12.5%.They follow a five-month investigation into trading partners' efforts to root out products made with forced labor.The Trump administration on Thursday finalized new double-digit tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners as it seeks
  
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• Intel looked like a fallen giant. Now it's posting its fastest revenue growth in 15 years.

  23-07-2026 23:32 via businessinsider.com
  
  Intel CEO Lip-Bu TanBloomberg/Getty ImagesIntel posted its strongest revenue growth in more than 15 years.The company's data center and AI business grew 59% as the chipmaker gains AI momentum.The results sent Intel shares soaring in after-hours trading.Not long ago, Intel looked like a fallen giant. Now, the chipmaker has posted its "strongest revenue growth in more than fifteen years," CEO Lip-Bu Tan said Thursday.The company's second-quarter results sent shares up more than 11% in after-hours
  
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• Mamdani puts wealthy absentee New Yorkers on notice: 'You've got mail'

  23-07-2026 23:25 via businessinsider.com
  
  Mayor Zohran Mamdani said New York City sent notices to properties hit by the pied-à-terre tax.Angelina Katsanis/Getty ImagesMayor Zohran Mamdani said those who own pricy second homes in the city should "check their mailbox."On Thursday, the city sent notification letters to properties affected by the new pied-à-terre tax.The tax applies to non-primary homes worth over $5 million.New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has a message for New York's wealthy second-home owners: "Check your
  
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• Patreon is laying off 20% of its staff. Read the memo its CEO sent to employees.

  23-07-2026 22:36 via businessinsider.com
  
  Patreon CEO Jack Conte.SXSW/Getty ImagesPatreon, a subscription platform, is laying off about 20% of its staff, according to the company.CEO Jack Conte said it needs to cut costs and flatten its org to remain "dependable" for creators.Read the memo Patreon sent to its staff about the layoffs and restructuring.Patreon, a platform for creators that paywalls their content, is laying off staff.In a publicly shared note addressed to Patreon's content creators, CEO Jack Conte announced that the creato
  
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• Soundcore Space 2 headphones review: High-end noise cancellation on a budget

  23-07-2026 22:29 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe Soundcore Space 2 headphones impressed us with excellent noise-canceling performance.Ryan Waniata/Business InsiderNoise-canceling headphones continue to one-up each other, immersing listeners in near-dizzying layers of sonic solitude. But innovation comes at a cost, and not everyone can afford ever-rising prices from top brands. Thankfully, Soundcore (as it often does) has a solution for budget buyer
  
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• The most comfortable sandals I've ever worn are these unisex recovery slides from Crocs — they feel like I'm walking on marshmallows

  23-07-2026 22:21 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSally Kaplan/Business InsiderThere's so much about my pregnancy that has been absolutely magical, but the sore feet thing is not one of them. The last time my feet were as tired as they are right now, I did 20,000 steps at Disney World — and I'm currently working from home on the couch.I thought the answer was just wearing supportive shoes when I left the house, but I've realized I really need to b
  
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• Spending strikes again: Tesla and Alphabet are being punished by investors for lofty capex plans

  23-07-2026 22:04 via businessinsider.com
  
  Photo 1 by ALAIN JOCARD/AFP via Getty Images; Photo 2 by by Karl Mondon / AFP via Getty ImagesBig post-earnings drops in Tesla and Alphabet pressured the sector on Thursday.In both cases, investors are balking at the spending projections as the companies pursue AI projects.Tesla stock cratered nearly 15%, while Alphabet dropped 7%.Gone are the days when investors went along cheerily with Big Tech's plans to spend enormous sums on AI projects.That fact was on display with the precipitous post-ear
  
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• The bond market is telling investors it's time to start worrying about the war again

  23-07-2026 22:03 via businessinsider.com
  
  NYSEBond yields sent a a new warning as oil prices jumped above $100 a barrel again on Thursday.The 10-year yield hit 4.71%, the highest since 2025.The 30-year was the highest since 2007. The moves are a warning that inflation risk is rising.The bond market is sending investors a clear warning: It's time to worry about inflation again.Thursday's fresh spike in bond yields is a sign that worries about higher prices are rising as the ceasefire with Iran breaks down and a resolution to the war slip
  
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• IMAX's CEO isn't buying Disney's 'Infinity Vision' pitch for 'Avengers: Doomsday': It's just 'marketing'

  23-07-2026 21:55 via businessinsider.com
  
  Chris Evans in "Avengers: Doomsday."Disney/Marvel Studios"Avengers: Doomsday" will not play in IMAX because it's committed to "Dune: Part 3" the same day.Disney created "Infinity Vision," a certification ensuring films play on the best non-IMAX large-format screens.IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond called Infinity Vision a "marketing initiative."Two of the holiday season's biggest releases, "Dune: Part 3" and "Avengers: Doomsday," are on a collision course of "Barbenheimer"-like proportions come December 18
  
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• Best Zenni promo codes we've tested in July 2026

  23-07-2026 21:51 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best Zenni promo codes can save you 15% on your next eyewear purchase.ZenniIt's no secret that buying glasses can be an expensive hassle, but online retailers like Zenni aim to streamline the process so you can shop affordably without ever having to leave your house. Zenni offers an impressive line-up of budget-friendly, fashionable frames for sunglasses, prescription lenses, readers, and more. The b
  
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• Nothing screams 2026 like Elon Musk thanking chipmakers on an earnings call

  23-07-2026 21:24 via businessinsider.com
  
  tktkHannibal Hanschke-Pool/Getty ImagesElon Musk thanked Samsung, TSMC, and Micron on Wednesday's earnings call.It was a particularly 2026-like moment — companies are trying to supply chips as prices go wild."They've got to make some very tough decisions on memory allocation," Musk said.Elon Musk took a moment during Tesla's earnings call on Wednesday to thank three companies that have little to do with traditional automaking.Musk praised Samsung and TSMC during the call, and then turned t
  
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• The best women's walking sandals for summer travel

  23-07-2026 20:58 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreRachael Schultz/Business InsiderIn our years-long pursuit of the best walking sandals for women, the pairs we keep coming back to come with plenty of support without reading as orthotic. Packing for 20,000-step days in 90% humidity requires a lot of forethought, so to make it easier, we tried pairs built to withstand hot asphalt, slippery sidewalks, and sandy coasts.
  Together, we've found that the ideal
  
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• One chart shows why investors may want to approach this year's mega IPOs with caution

  23-07-2026 20:51 via businessinsider.com
  
  TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty ImagesHype for this year's mega IPOs is high, but history shows investors should approach with caution. Apollo's top economist highlighted data that shows IPOs since 2019 have underperformed. SpaceX stock has struggled after its colossal offering, down about 18% from its IPO price on Thursday. The AI hype seems endless, and investors are salivating at the chance to finally buy stock in some of the biggest names in the industry. But as Anthropic and OpenAI prepare t
  
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• The AI boom didn't stop Google from hiring nearly 12,000 people

  23-07-2026 20:24 via businessinsider.com
  
  Google CEO Sundar Pichai.Benjamin Fanjoy/Getty ImagesGoogle's parent company, Alphabet, grew its head count by 11,830 between June 2025 and June 2026.The tech giant reported blockbuster second-quarter earnings, revealing revenue of $119.8 billion.The update comes as Google workers rallied for layoff protections last week.As companies make rounds of job cuts and double down on AI spend, Google's parent company Alphabet is expanding its workforce.Alphabet reported blockbuster second-quar
  
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• I went to the Amalfi Coast with my husband and parents. We'd do 5 things differently next time to make our trip better.

  23-07-2026 20:20 via businessinsider.com
  
  My family had a great trip to the Amalfi Coast, but if we were to do it all over, there are a few things I'd change.Alexa MellardoI went on a trip to the Amalfi Coast in Italy with my husband and parents, who are in their 60s.Spending more time in Capri instead of Sorrento, which felt a bit busy, would've been nice.I wish we'd made fewer dinner reservations and booked more cooking classes, which we loved.Italy stole my heart over a decade ago, when I spent a semester of college studying abroad t
  
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• Meet 22 VCs on the hunt for the next breakout startup in social media

  23-07-2026 20:19 via businessinsider.com
  
  Investors like Vanessa Larco (Premise), Adina Tecklu (Khosla), and Ramtin Naimi (Abstract Ventures) are backing buzzy new social startups.Courtesy of Premise; Courtesy of Khosla Ventures; Courtesy of Abstract VenturesAI is changing social media as we know it. It's also minting new social startups.Business Insider is highlighting 22 venture capital firms hunting for social breakouts.They're backing dating apps, AI-era social networks, and online platforms to help us connect IRL.Something has to c
  
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• TikTok has been quietly testing a paid micro-drama app that costs $20 a week

  23-07-2026 20:07 via businessinsider.com
  
  TikTok is testing a paid micro-drama app called LimeShorts.LimeShorts/Nicolas TUCAT / AFP via Getty Images.TikTok is testing a paid short-drama app in the US called LimeShorts.Users can pay $20 a week, or $200 a year, to view a library of micro-drama shows.LimeShorts is one of several big bets TikTok is making in the fast-growing drama industry this year.TikTok is racing to cash in on the micro-drama craze.The company has been quietly testing a paid short-drama app in the US called LimeShorts si
  
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• We bought a house and regretted it after 2 years. Now, we own an apartment instead.

  23-07-2026 20:04 via businessinsider.com
  
  Owning a house was more challenging than my wife and I had imagined.Siobhan BallMy wife and I were so excited to buy our first home, but the reality didn't match up to our dream.We knew a home would be expensive, but we were surprised by the hefty repair costs.Also, as my mobility declined, the two-story home became infeasible, so now we own an apartment.My partner and I fell in love with our first home — a two-story 1980s residence in Edinburgh — before we'd even gone inside.Sitting
  
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• 3 US airports plan to replace TSA agents with private contractors in a bid to reduce disruptions to passengers — see the list

  23-07-2026 19:36 via businessinsider.com
  
  US airports experienced longer security wait times when Transportation Security Administration officers missed paychecks during the government shutdown in March.Mark Felix/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesThe TSA Gold+ program aims to expand the use of private contractors while retaining federal oversight.Three US airports are set to participate in TSA Gold+ next year.They join 20 airports that already use private security contractors instead of federal TSA agents.Who can forget the airport chaos that
  
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• AMD takes a shot at Nvidia by betting on AI's next big shift

  23-07-2026 19:35 via businessinsider.com
  
  AMD president and CEO Lisa Su.Leon Neal/Getty ImagesAMD is betting the future of AI inference won't rely on a single chip.A new Cerebras pact reflects a shift toward "disaggregated inference."AMD says its new Helios server system rivals Nvidia in performance and cost.AMD is making a bet about the future of AI: one chip shouldn't rule them all.CEO Lisa Su announced Thursday that AMD is teaming up with chip startup Cerebras on a new approach to AI inference, which is the process of generating resp
  
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• Here's how much higher oil prices could go as hopes for an Iran peace deal fade

  23-07-2026 19:32 via businessinsider.com
  
  VCG/VCG via Getty ImagesBrent broke through past $100 a barrel again on Thursday as hopes faded for an durable US-Iran peace. The latest price surge has reopened the door for some dire predictions about what's next for oil. Some energy experts see Brent topping $150 a barrel if the conflict drags on.In just a matter of weeks, the worst-case scenario for oil has crept back into the conversation. The oil market is feeling intense whiplash, with hopes for a resolution with Iran breaking down after
  
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• AI 'kill switch' bill unveiled as OpenAI hack raises alarms

  23-07-2026 19:05 via businessinsider.com
  
  Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.)Jim Vondruska/Getty ImagesA newly proposed bill would authorize the US government to shut down or throttle AI models it views as risky. The legislation comes days after OpenAI disclosed what it called an "unprecedented" cyber incident involving Hugging Face.POLITICO viewed text of the new legislation, dubbed the "AI Kill Switch Act."A bipartisan House bill slated to be introduced on Thursday would give the Department of Homeland Security the authority to order top artific
  
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• Domo sells its main businesses for $400 million, leaving founder Josh James with a hoard of cash to put to work

  23-07-2026 18:57 via businessinsider.com
  
  Josh James, founder and CEO, Domo.Business Wire/APProgress Software is acquiring Domo's AI and data business for $400 million.Domo will keep its current leadership and operate as a separate entity after the deal.Business Insider previously reported on Domo's business and leadership challenges.Progress Software agreed to buy Domo's AI and data business for $400 million, ending a tumultuous chapter for tech executive Josh James. It's not the end, though.Progress, a public software company with a $
  
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• A side-by-side comparison shows stark differences between Meta and Anthropic's AI ad campaigns

  23-07-2026 18:48 via businessinsider.com
  
  Anthropic's ad featured a house on fire. Meta's ad had a rainbow.Screenshots via Anthropic, MetaAnthropic and Meta recently premiered dueling ads, both of which reference AI worries and offer hope.Meta's ad is almost entirely upbeat, with images of rainbows, butterflies, and smiling children.Anthropic's ad spends more time on AI's anxieties and features more negative images, such as a burning house and cemetery.There's another AI advertising skirmish brewing.Meta debuted a new ad campaign on Thu
  
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• Ford's next generation of EVs will have Apple built into their brains

  23-07-2026 18:35 via businessinsider.com
  
  Apple and Ford are working together on software systems for future vehicles.AP/Getty/Business InsiderApple Maps will be built into Ford's coming lower-cost EVs.It's big news for Android users: Drivers won't need an iPhone to use the navigation system.Apple's road data will also help Ford develop its next hands-free driving tech.Apple is moving deeper into Ford's cars.On Thursday, the companies announced that Ford will integrate Apple Maps into the next generation of its lower-cost electric vehic
  
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• John Cena said his fitness routine at 49 includes something he hates

  23-07-2026 18:31 via businessinsider.com
  
  John Cena said he hates stretching, but he still does it "all the time."Mike Marsland/WireImage/Getty ImagesJohn Cena said he "hates" stretching, but he still does it to stay fit at 49.He shocked Amy Poehler when he revealed on her podcast, "Good Hang," that he can touch his toes.Cena said he's done "performing physically" because he wants to enjoy the rest of his life.For someone we can't see, John Cena certainly knows how to conjure a vivid portrait of himself with his words.During his appeara
  
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• Elon Musk laid out why it's so hard to make Optimus a reality

  23-07-2026 18:22 via businessinsider.com
  
  A prototype of Tesla's Optimus robot.CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty ImagesElon Musk detailed just how tough it will be to make Optimus a reality during Tesla's earnings call.He said it will be the hardest product to manufacture at scale in Tesla's history.Musk, known for setting overly ambitious timelines, said he wanted to "calibrate people correctly."Elon Musk is discovering just how difficult it is to build a robot that can walk, talk, and think like a human.The Tesla CEO said during the a
  
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• I struggled to pay for fertility treatments until I found a public grant. I paid just $7,500 for a full round of IVF.

  23-07-2026 18:19 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author originally paid for her fertility treatments out of pocket.Courtesy of Danielle ElliotI'm a single woman who wanted to be a mother, so I paid for my fertility treatments out of pocket.That was until I learned about a New York State grant that helped share the costs of IVF.I paid $7,500 for the round of IVF, not including sperm costs, and now I'm a mother.I tried avoiding the high costs of IVF for as long as possible. Instead, I tried a less expensive fertility treatment.Within a year,
  
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• Wall Street is worried about Netflix's new shows. Its old ones are its secret weapon.

  23-07-2026 18:06 via businessinsider.com
  
  Netflix gets lots of attention for new seasons of hit series like "Bridgerton." But those shows aren't what drives most viewing on the service.Liam Daniel/NetflixNetflix may have a problem generating new massive hits.But massive new hits are only part of the Netflix story.Most viewing from Netflix actually comes from older shows and movies — a source of strength for the streamer.Wall Street worries that Netflix has an engagement problem. Netflix says it's doing fine, actually.Wall Street w
  
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• Chaco vs. Teva: We tested the 2 most popular hiking sandals to see how they compare

  23-07-2026 18:05 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe author's Chacos (left) and Tevas (right).Connie Chen/Business InsiderIf you're looking for the best walking sandals for your summer adventures, you'll likely end up with two final contenders: Teva and Chaco.These popular brands were both born out of necessity during the 1980s. Two river guides, one in Arizona and the other in Colorado, needed comfortable walking shoes that would stay put and prevent
  
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• I live on a remote island with fewer than 60 people. There are a few things I wish I'd known before moving here.

  23-07-2026 17:57 via businessinsider.com
  
  Living on a remote island has been rewarding, but also challenging at times.Maebh HowellI moved to Fair Isle, a remote island with fewer than 60 residents, last year.Life here has been great, but I've had to become much more organized and resourceful.I also didn't expect it to be so difficult to get on and off the island.Last year, when I packed up my life's belongings into one big, blue suitcase, I didn't know what to expect.I was moving to Fair Isle: one of the UK's most remote inhabited islan
  
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• 17 companies that have said they're doing AI-related layoffs

  23-07-2026 17:38 via businessinsider.com
  
  Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna, Block CEO Jack Dorsey(left to right).Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images, Sajjad Hussain/Getty Images, Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesCompanies like Uber, Snap, and Block, cited AI as a factor in recent layoffs.In early June, GitLab said it would cut 350 employees in an overhaul to meet the "agentic era."Uber laid off around 10% of its customer service staff in July and cited AI.Worries about AI one day replacing human workers have intensified recently —
  
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• Every state ranked by its math and reading test scores, from worst to best

  23-07-2026 17:16 via businessinsider.com
  
  Massachusetts ranked No. 1 in all score categories: fourth-grade reading, fourth-grade math, eighth-grade reading, and eighth-grade math.Sean Pavone/Getty Images/iStockphotoNational Assessment of Educational Progress assessment data is released every two years.Known as The Nation's Report Card, it shows how fourth- and eighth-grade students performed in reading and math.Business Insider ranked the US states based on their performance across the four assessments.At a time when education is under
  
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• Instagram is now banning pickup artists and pranksters who use Meta glasses

  23-07-2026 17:14 via businessinsider.com
  
  Mark Zuckerberg is wearing Meta glasses, which have a problem with creepy pickup artists and pranksters using them.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesInstagram head Adam Mosseri said that harassing content shot on Meta glasses is now banned.He specifically called out "pickup line" videos in which men approach women in public while wearing the glasses.At least two popular accounts from pickup artists who use Meta glasses have been deactivated.Instagram is cracking down on videos shot on Meta glasses that feat
  
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• I tried making a popular air-fryer chicken recipe. It was so easy — and the dish tasted as good as takeout.

  23-07-2026 16:56 via businessinsider.com
  
  I made a popular orange-chicken recipe in my air fryer and loved it.Chelsea DavisI tried making a popular air-fryer recipe for orange chicken from the food blog Lite Craving. The ingredients were simple, and putting the dish together took me less than 30 minutes. This orange chicken was delicious and tasted like takeout to me. I'd definitely make it again. In the summer, I love making dinner without turning on my oven — and if I can use my air fryer, even better.While searching for ea
  
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• Paramount+ is building out a free tier to lure cost-conscious viewers

  23-07-2026 16:50 via businessinsider.com
  
  Paramount+ is planning a free tier to bring in new customers.Business InsiderParamount+ is planning to make more movies and shows free.A free tier can give new users "more reasons to sign up," an internal presentation said.Free streaming services like YouTube have gained viewers as paid streamers raise prices.Paramount+ is looking to level up by making more of its content free.Paramount's flagship streamer plans to expand access to movies and shows available to people without a subscription, acc
  
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• Uber lays off 10% of customer service workers and calls others back to working in the office, citing AI

  23-07-2026 16:36 via businessinsider.com
  
  Uber is laying off 10% of its community operations team, citing AI.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesUber is laying off customer service employees, citing artificial intelligence.Employees on the community operations team who work remotely will also have to return to an office.The layoffs add Uber to the list of companies that have cut roles in the name of AI.Uber is cutting customer service roles — and it says artificial intelligence is the reason.The ride-hailing company is laying off about 10% of i
  
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• I've been my mom's caregiver for 10 years. I'm running on empty.

  23-07-2026 15:48 via businessinsider.com
  
  Jessica Chalk has been caring for her mom, who has dementia.Courtesy of Jessica ChalkJessica Chalk, 34, is from Sydney, and her mom, 73, has had early-onset dementia for 10 years.Jessica manages her mom's many appointments, sleep schedule, and six-monthly driving test.Caring for a new baby and a mom with dementia was the hardest part of her whole life.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jessica Chalk from Sydney. It has been edited for length and clarity.I work with my mom for
  
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• I worked as a ranger at state and national parks. Here are my 6 favorite national parks to visit.

  23-07-2026 15:37 via businessinsider.com
  
  While working as a park ranger, I was often asked which national park was my favorite.Chelsea Jia Feng/BII worked as a park ranger at state and national parks for six years. When asked which park is my favorite, I often respond with places like Bryce Canyon and Zion.I also love Shenandoah National Park, Congaree National Park, and Yosemite National Park.While working as a park ranger in state and national parks, I was often asked which park was my favorite.Although this
  
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• Shadow fleet escorts are straining Russia’s warships and worsening already 'serious' problems, NATO official says

  23-07-2026 15:20 via businessinsider.com
  
  Russian escort missions of shadow fleet tankers are worsening Moscow's naval struggles.UK Ministry of Defense photo via Getty ImagesRussia's navy faces a host of issues, including sustainment, maintenance, and readiness struggles.Its strained warships are now escorting sanctioned shadow fleet tankers around Europe.These missions are stressing the Russian surface fleet and worsening its force-generation problems.Russia's warships are being tasked with escorting merchant tankers around Europe, fur
  
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