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• My mother is spending the holidays with me for the first time in years. I'm struggling with the added costs and to-dos.

  14-12-2025 14:17 via businessinsider.com
  The author (right) is spending Christmas with her mother (left).Courtesy of Jennifer McGuireMy mother's husband died, so she's spending the holidays with me for the first time in years.I have to be there for her emotionally and financially this Christmas, but I'm already at my limit.I'm trying not to buckle under all this pressure.I have not spent Christmas with my mother in more than a decade. We have spent our Christmases apart simply because of geography. We've been living on opposite sides o
  
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• Tesla is ordered to rename 'Autopilot' after a California judge ruled that the EV-maker misled consumers

  17-12-2025 01:57 via businessinsider.com
  A California judge ruled that Tesla misled consumers about the autonomous capabilities of its cars.Bhawika Chhabra/REUTERSA California judge ruled that Tesla misled consumers about the autonomous capabilities of its cars.The DMV gave Tesla 90 days to rename "Autopilot" or face a sales suspension in California.The case centers on Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" and "Autopilot" marketing claims.Tesla may have to rebrand Autopilot.Steve Gordon, the Director of the California Department of Motor Vehicle
  
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• The 35 best white elephant gifts under $50 that your friends and coworkers will fight over

  17-12-2025 00:38 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best white elephant gifts are silly, fun, and just a little bit practical.Amazon, Uncommon Goods, Urban Outfitters/Business InsiderWhite elephant exchanges are one of the best ways to share gifts (and even laughs) with with a group of friends, family, or coworkers around the holidays.For those not familiar, a white elephant is a gift exchange where everyone brings the most random, quirky, funny gifts
  
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• The 12 most comfortable wide-calf boots we've ever worn

  16-12-2025 23:42 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreJaclyn Turner/Business InsiderI rarely wore knee-high boots because I was put off by the lack of options for wide calves. During many disappointing try-ons, I would try to shimmy into a narrow boot shaft, only for it not to zip fully. Whenever I did manage to squeeze in, I was left feeling constricted and uncomfortably numb.You see, the best knee-high boots come with a new measure to think about: calf si
  
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• Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner, will be charged with first-degree murder in his parents' deaths

  16-12-2025 23:33 via businessinsider.com
  Nick Reiner is set to be charged in the death of his parents, prosecutors said.Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty ImagesNick Reiner will be charged with first-degree murder in his parents' deaths, prosecutors said Tuesday.Director Rob Reiner and his wife, producer Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in Los Angeles.Prosecutors said Nick Reiner could face life in prison or the death penalty if convicted.Nick Reiner is set to be charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the death of his p
  
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• Get a year of Peacock with an Instacart Plus annual plan

  16-12-2025 23:27 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreInstacart; PeacockWhy we love this Instacart Plus and Peacock offerThe Instacart Plus annual plan is a great deal on its own, even if you're only using the in-app Instacart perks. At $99 a year, you'll save almost $21 annually compared to what you'd pay if you were subscribed to the monthly plan ($10 a month) for 12 months. Instacart Plus grants subscribers $0 grocery delivery fees (on orders $10+, or $3
  
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• FTX insider Caroline Ellison has been quietly moved out of prison

  16-12-2025 23:14 via businessinsider.com
  Caroline Ellison has been transferred out of federal prison.AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz AlvarezCaroline Ellison has been moved from federal prison to community confinement.That means the former Alameda Research CEO is either in home confinement or a halfway house.Ellison served about 11 months of her two-year prison sentence.Caroline Ellison, the former cryptocurrency executive and ex-girlfriend of Sam Bankman-Fried, has been quietly moved out of federal lockup after serving roughly 11 months of her
  
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• The best and healthiest dry cat food, with advice from vets

  16-12-2025 23:03 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreRoyal Canin, Farmina, Merrick, Purina, and Hill's make the best and healthiest dry cat food for kittens, adult cats, and seniors.Royal Canin; Farmina; Merrick; Purina; Hill's/Business InsiderWhen shopping for the healthiest dry cat food, you'll find many excellent recipes from trusted brands. Before choosing one, though, it's helpful to consider your cat's wild roots. As obligate carnivores, cats rely he
  
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• The 19 best polarized sunglasses for better eye protection

  16-12-2025 22:42 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreOn the left, the author wears Raen Optics Remmy glasses; on the right, style editor Samantha Crozier wears Ray-Ban Wayfarers.Kara Thurmond/Insider, Samantha Crozier/InsiderYou've probably heard the term "polarized" in regard to sunglasses, but what does that really mean, and is it an important factor when choosing a pair of sunglasses? I spoke with two ophthalmologists, Drs. Lisa Park and Natasha Herz, w
  
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• 23 thoughtful gifts for women that will deliver pure delight

  16-12-2025 22:36 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSamantha Crozier/Business InsiderHere at Business Insider Reviews, we spend all year testing products. Our discerning editors carefully test everything from cashmere to candles with journalistic scrutiny — examining fabric contents, real-world usefulness, and value based on cost-per-use. But there's also an X-factor that can't be charted on a testing rubric: a surge of dopamine, an excitement to we
  
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• How to get 4 free iPhones from T-Mobile: Save on the newest Apple smartphone

  16-12-2025 22:18 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreT-MobileWhy we love this T-Mobile dealA new phone is an unmatched holiday gift, especially if it's one of Apple's latest iPhone models. But if you're already securing an upgrade for someone else in your family, why not get one for yourself, too, and a couple others while you're at it? T-Mobile's current holiday deal makes upgrading the whole family worthwhile by handing out four free iPhone 17s when you
  
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• MasterClass sale: All annual plans are 50% off, just in time for the holidays

  16-12-2025 22:01 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreMasterClassIf you're scrambling for a last-minute gift ahead of the holidays, you can't go wrong with a MasterClass subscription. Subscribers can use the platform to explore just about anything they might be interested in with the help of some of the best instructors on any online learning platform we've tested. Plus, all annual plans are 50% off during the current MasterClass holiday sale, so you might
  
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• 4 takeaways from the final jobs report of the year

  16-12-2025 20:40 via businessinsider.com
  Economists said new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics still show a stagnant job market.Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesThe Bureau of Labor Statistics published the final national employment report for the year.Economists think the job market is stagnant.Unemployment was above 4.5%, wage growth has moderated, and job growth remains unequal among industries.This week brought a vanishingly rare jobs report on Tuesday after the longest government shutdown in history threw a wrench in federal data coll
  
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• 9 things to know about Donald Trump Jr.'s fiancée Bettina Anderson

  16-12-2025 20:12 via businessinsider.com
  WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 19: Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson attend a candlelight dinner for U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at the National Building Museum on January 19, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump will be sworn in as the 47th U.S. president on January 20.Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesDonald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson are engaged after a year of dating.Anderson, a socialite, model, and influencer, comes from a prominent Palm Beach family.She attended the Republican National Convent
  
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• OpenAI's answer to Google's viral Nano Banana Pro image model is here

  16-12-2025 20:02 via businessinsider.com
  OpenAI's ChatGPT Images, announced December 16, appears to improve on the realism of the chatbot's AI image generation.OpenAILess than a month after Google generated buzz for its Nano Banana Pro AI image model, OpenAI's response is here.The company announced a new version of ChatGPT Images on Tuesday, powered by a new flagship image generation model.The new version is set to roll out to all ChatGPT users starting today.Google threw down the AI image gauntlet last month. Now, OpenAI has answered.
  
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• I spent years trying to hide my face. Today, I'm a proud woman who embraces my facial differences.

  16-12-2025 19:57 via businessinsider.com
  Brooke Parrish as a baby in the mid-1990s and as an adult today.Courtesy of Brooke ParrishBrooke Parrish was born with the rare genetic condition called Pfeiffer syndrome.Characterized by anomalies of the skull, face, and limbs, it's caused by early fusion of the bones.Parrish tried to hide her facial differences as a child and teenager, but now she embraces them.
  This story is based on a conversation with Brooke Parrish, 29, a higher education admissions advisor and TikToker who lives in Louisv
  
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• Fund managers are the most bullish they've been in over 3 years as 2025 comes to a close, BofA says

  16-12-2025 19:56 via businessinsider.com
  Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesBank of America's latest survey of fund managers shows bullishness is running high at year-end. The bank's survey shows fund managers are the most bullish they've been in more than three years.Cash holdings have plummeted to the lowest on record. Bank of America's latest survey of fund managers shows that bullishness is running high as the market heads into 2026. Analyst Michael Harnett on Tuesday highlighted the findings from the bank's latest survey of 238 fund manage
  
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• The final batch of pennies sold for $16.7 million

  16-12-2025 19:48 via businessinsider.com
  The final set of pennies, sold at auction for $800,000 in a lot that also included the canceled dies used for the historic minting.Courtesy of Stack's Bowers GalleriesThe final sets of pennies ever minted sold for nearly $17 million.Stack's Bowers Galleries worked with the US Mint to sell the small pieces of history.In November, the final pennies were minted after President Donald Trump ordered the coin's discontinuation.Collectors paid a pretty penny to get their hands to get the very last mint
  
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• The best dog raincoats, tested with dogs of all sizes

  16-12-2025 19:41 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreRuffwear and Mile High Life make two of the best dog raincoats we tested with our pups.Elizabeth Holbrook/Business InsiderThe best dog raincoats fit properly, allow unrestricted movement, and keep pups dry in all types of weather. And no one appreciates these features more than dogs who are sensitive to rain. Older, smaller, and shorter-haired dogs may experience more discomfort in rainy weather than the
  
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• Meet the world's 5th-richest person: Oracle founder Larry Ellison's net worth hit massive highs and lows in 2025

  16-12-2025 19:41 via businessinsider.com
  Larry Ellison is now the second-wealthiest man in the world, with a net worth of $383 billion.Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesLarry Ellison is the 81-year-old cofounder of Oracle.A surge in Oracle stock briefly made him the world's richest man in September 2025.As of December 2025, his net worth is $238 billion, ranking him among the top 5 richest people.Larry Ellison is the founder and chief technology officer of the software giant Oracle.Now, he's also the world's fifth-wealthiest man, with a net wo
  
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• Satellite images show Russia fortified a port against Ukrainian drone boats. One broke through underwater and exploded.

  16-12-2025 19:27 via businessinsider.com
  Barriers at the entrance to the Novorossiysk port on December 11.Satellite image ©2025 Vantor.Ukraine said Monday that it carried out an underwater drone attack on a Russian submarine in port.New satellite imagery shows damage at the Novorossiysk port following an explosion.The imagery also shows that Russia had tried to fortify the port against Ukrainian attacks ahead of time.Newly captured satellite imagery shows the aftermath of a Ukrainian drone attack that targeted a Russian submarine
  
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• BlackRock names 5 engineers to its top circle of technologists shaping the future of the firm

  16-12-2025 18:26 via businessinsider.com
  Kirsty Craig, David Woodhead, and Michael Duncan are among this year's tech fellows.BlackRockBlackRock announced that 5 new technologists are joining its elite Tech Fellows program.Tech Fellows help drive BlackRock's technology strategy and culture.Meet the five newest fellows, who span operations and geographies.The holidays came early for five BlackRock employees, who joined an elite circle of some of the firm's most accomplished technologists on Tuesday.They became members of BlackRock's Tech
  
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• 4 mistakes you should never make when hosting for the holidays, according to etiquette experts

  16-12-2025 18:26 via businessinsider.com
  There are a few mistakes that should be avoided when hosting for the holidays.DragonImages/Getty ImagesBusiness Insider asked etiquette experts about the mistakes to avoid when hosting for the holidays.It's important to make sure everyone feels welcomed — even unexpected guests.Hosts should also ensure there is enough seating for everyone at the party.Although hosting friends and family for the holidays can be fun, there's no denying that doing so also comes with its fair share of stress.
  
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• I stayed at a Ritz-Carlton resort for the first time during a trip to Naples, Florida, and 7 things surprised me

  16-12-2025 18:21 via businessinsider.com
  The author stayed at the Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón in Naples, Florida.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderI recently spent two nights at the Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón in Florida.It was my first time staying in a Ritz-Carlton hotel, and a few things surprised me about the chain.I wasn't expecting to have access to two locations. I was also surprised by some of the amenities.I didn't anticipate developing an appreciation for golf. I didn't think I'd find myself in a lazy river. And I d
  
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• Trump's chief of staff Susie Wiles dishes on Elon Musk's time at DOGE

  16-12-2025 18:17 via businessinsider.com
  "He's an odd, odd duck, as I think geniuses are," White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles said of Musk. "You know, it's not helpful, but he is his own person."Allison Robbert/AFP via Getty Images; Alex Wong/Getty ImagesWhite House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles opened up about Elon Musk's time leading DOGE.In interviews with Vanity Fair, she called Musk an "odd duck" and an "avowed ketamine" user.She also said she was "aghast" at the Musk-led dismantling of USAID.One of President Donald Trump's top a
  
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• I made Ina Garten's ravioli en brodo soup, an Italian twist on chicken noodle. It's one of my favorite Barefoot Contessa recipes.

  16-12-2025 18:09 via businessinsider.com
  Ina Garten's ravioli en brodo soup is perfect for winter.Anneta Konstantinides/Business InsiderI made Ina Garten's ravioli en brodo soup, an Italian twist on chicken noodle. The soup features cheese ravioli, plus carrots, celery, and Parmesan cheese. I've made over 40 of Garten's recipes, and the ravioli en brodo is one of my absolute favorites.After making my way through Ina Garten's delicious pastas and desserts, I decided to try some of her comforting soups. I've whipped up the
  
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• Do you actually need an adjustable bed? Sleep experts weigh in on the benefits, and who should pass

  16-12-2025 17:50 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreWe consulted with sleep experts to determine who needs an adjustable bed and who should consider skipping one.Hannah Freedman/InsiderI once fantasized about how an adjustable bed would change my life. I imagined lounging in bed, reading while elevated, and fighting off acid reflux in the middle of the night. And then, I finally got one. The novelty quickly wore off.Over the last few years, the benefits o
  
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• The Frame Pro is an upgraded version of Samsung's popular Frame TV. We put it to the test to see what sets it apart.

  16-12-2025 17:49 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe Frame Pro TV offers enhanced image quality compared to the standard model.Tyler Hayes/Business InsiderSamsung's Frame TVs are a go-to for anyone who wants a screen that can double as stylish home decor. They're designed to look like artwork when not in use, with a flush wall mount and a matte panel that resembles canvas. The effect is great, but the trade-off has always been clear: while the Frame na
  
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• This year was the beginning of the end for American exceptionalism in markets, top strategist says

  16-12-2025 17:47 via businessinsider.com
  ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images2025 may have been the start of the end of America's outperformance, a strategist says.Lazard's Ron Temple pointed to concerns about the Fed's credibility and the US debt pile.Investors may start to shift away from the US dollar first in currency hedges, he said.This year might be remembered as the end of a distinct era in markets. Lazard's top strategist said said he believes 2025 marked the beginning of the end of American exceptionalism in financial markets. T
  
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• These are BofA's 5 top stock picks in the sector that's powering the AI boom

  16-12-2025 17:31 via businessinsider.com
  ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP via Getty ImagesBank of America thinks the AI trade will continue to boost markets in 2026.Analysts are bullish on a sector that's powering the boom.BofA laid out its top stock picks in the utilities sector for the year ahead.Bank of America sees more AI-fueled gains ahead and has identified a handful of top picks in a sector that has been key to powering the boom.BofA analysts said in a note this week that the ongoing AI boom will lead to rising demand for the po
  
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