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A simple blood test for 50 cancers? It's not so simple, actually Original
I watch as my crimson-red blood quickly fills two small glass vials, then gets packed into an ice-cold sleeve to be shipped off to a cancer-hunting lab. I've just completed my first cancer blood draw. There's about two teaspoons worth here, and I'm shelling out $824 to get it analyzed. (A seasonal discount brought it down from the listed price of $950.) The process is simple and close to painless.
She lost 100 pounds on Zepbound. Then her insurance cut her off Original
Kristi Turner had lost 108 pounds on Zepbound when her insurer cut her off. For 10 months, her prescription was available with a $25 copay through her husband's employer health insurance. The now 47-year-old was the strongest she had been in years: Her mobility and blood sugar had improved, she was sleeping better, and she had more energy for Pilates and pickleball with friends. So it was a surprise when, in January 2025, her coverage disappeared.
I went to LaGuardia. The security line looped around the terminal four times. Original
The two siblings had come to New York for their father's funeral. They then found themselves stuck at the city's LaGuardia Airport. Princess Ivie, a nursing student in Texas, and her brother, Prince Eweka, were sitting in the baggage drop-off zone Tuesday morning, waiting to reschedule their flights.
Office food perks are getting better — and they're here to stay Original
At Meta's Manhattan office, employees line up for Mediterranean lamb loaded with mint and pomegranate molasses and dessert options like cassis and pear mousse. At KKR's headquarters nearby, staff at the private equity firm order from a rotating lunch menu and have access to a full-service barista counter and a smoothie and juice bar. The competition over who does lunch best isn't confined to the office. A recent debate on X pitted Anthropic's pre-plated meals against OpenAI's self-serve setup.
Imbotster Syndrome: ChatGPT Worries Are Slowing How We Write at Work Original
Olwyn Patterson was scrolling LinkedIn when she spotted the profile of someone she thought would be the perfect person to help promote an upcoming event put on by her company, a platform that connects startups with VCs. She typed up a quick introduction in her usual efficient staccato. "I run a biannual demo day that reaches 4,000 startups a year, one of which I noticed is also in your program. We also have a 15k-plus founder, VC, and angel investor newsletter.
Inside the anti-'woke' revolt that has American troops in its crosshairs Original
Col. Amy Nieman, a senior JAG officer stationed at Fort Campbell in Kentucky, was scrolling through reactions to the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk when she decided she needed a break from social media. "Signing off for awhile. Facebook is just too awful a reminder of where we find ourselves," she wrote in a post, which was visible only to her friends on Facebook.
Inside Amazon's 'hardcore' culture reset Original
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is reshaping how Amazon works. In the past year, the company has slashed layers of management, increasing worker-to-manager ratios by 15%. He's enforced strict cost discipline, down to monitoring how employees' company-issued phone use is work-related. He's updated performance metrics and pay structures. He's sent the vast majority of corporate employees back to the office five days a week.
OpenAI and SpaceX are making it big without an IPO. That's bad news for young investors. Original
Ed Elson, a 26-year-old research analyst and co-host of the Prof G Markets podcast, has heard plenty of stories about generations before him getting rich on stocks. His own co-host, New York University business school professor and entrepreneur Scott Galloway, who's 60, invested $800,000 in both Apple and Amazon back in 2009. Today, those investments total $40 million, a cornerstone of his $150 million net worth.
The use of psychedelics in medicine is booming. Will it heal trauma, or create even more? Original
Tim, a doctor in Atlanta, was reviewing new clinical research into psilocybin when he decided to try shrooms for himself. A hallucinogen derived from mushrooms, psilocybin was making its way through the drug approval process, and medical professionals viewed its mind-and mood-altering properties as a promising treatment for everything from PTSD to end-of-life anxiety. Tim was hoping to get more involved in the emerging field of psychedelic medicine.
Gen Z's Minecraft obsession is paying off Original
Colin McDonald was 13 when he became hooked on the world-building computer game Minecraft. He never imagined his childhood hobby would become a viable career.
Trump's America First tariffs are raining on America's birthday parade Original
For a decade, Indiana businessman Bob Hamilton has operated six fireworks pop-ups in the weeks leading up to July 4. Most years, it's a great business — he says he brings in about $200,000 for a few weeks of work. But the trade war with China has meant that this year has been anything but normal. And anyone hoping to buy fireworks at the last minute — whether from Hamilton or from pop-ups scattered across the country — is likely to see higher prices and, in some cases, empty shelves.
What Millennials Really Need Is a Midlife Crisis. Too Bad They Can't Afford One Original
José has a stable life and career. He wishes he could blow it all up. The 42-year-old has worked in cybersecurity for two decades and earns a six-figure salary. He lives with his girlfriend outside Dallas and earns enough to cover their basic expenses and put some money away for retirement. But he's no longer energized by his work.
They grew up with smartphones. Now they're opting for dumb phones. Original
Matt Thurmond seems like a poster child for tech-forward millennials. He runs an AI-assisted platform for mortgage professionals. He leads a nonprofit that connects longevity researchers, investors, and startups. He was the copresident of a technology conference at Harvard, where he got his MBA. So it's a little surprising that Thurmond is almost never on his phone.
Rise of Millennial Retirement Panic: People Worry Saving Isn't Enough Original
This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . To celebrate my father's 80th birthday, my family rented a lovely farmhouse in Tuscany and spent a week gorging ourselves on epic meals and fine Italian wines. It was a fitting cap to my father's already pretty great retirement. As octogenarians, my parents have more disposable income than they've ever had.
Growing up Marvel: the Tormented Life of Stan Lee's Child, JC Lee Original
JC Lee, the only child of the Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee, recently sought the help of a Santa Barbara medium to talk to her parents. JC had always thought of Stan and Joan Lee as her best friends, the only people who'd ever truly believed in her.
The IPO Comeback Is Stalling Out, Thanks to Trump's Tariffs Original
This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . A few months ago, after years of abysmal performance, it looked like IPOs were finally set for a comeback. ServiceTitan, a software platform for general contractors, saw its stock soar by 35% after its debut in December.
'This is a crisis': inside Harvard's high-stakes strategy to fend off Trump Original
This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . From the moment Donald Trump was reelected, Harvard University has been scrambling to confront what it views as an existential threat posed by the new administration. Trump is targeting elite universities on a host of fronts, from their diversity initiatives and handling of pro-Palestinian protests to billions of dollars in student aid and government support.
Behind the scenes, corporate America is scrambling to stop Trump's deportation plans Original
Many of America's biggest businesses are quietly lobbying to curb President Donald Trump's plan to deport millions of immigrants — workers who represent a large share of their labor force. And some involved in the campaign are deploying a phrase designed to appeal to Trump and his business-minded allies: Make America Wealthy Again.
'It's Trump 5.0': Lobbyists reveal how Trump is changing the influence game Original
As Donald Trump returns to the White House promising to obliterate business as usual in Washington, the city's lobbyists are preparing for a seismic shift in how — and where — they do business. "Florida is becoming the power nexus for the country," Bill Helmich, a lobbyist and close Trump ally, tells Business Insider. "It's where decisions will get made." It's a sentiment echoed by Evan Power, a lobbyist who's serving as chair of the Florida GOP.
Inside Oracle's Deadly Gamble on Cerner and Electronic Health Records Original
Larry Ellison's vision for the future of medicine crystallized for him in a doctor's office. Oracle's billionaire cofounder needed medication to help manage his cholesterol. He said his "very fancy doctor," a molecular biologist, prescribed a statin called Crestor. The choice was informed by Ellison's age, sex, ethnicity, and family history.
Someone brought a severed pig's head to the Miami courthouse where Trump is due to appear on Espionage Act charges Original
Trump critics and the MAGA faithful gathered in Miami ahead of the former president's arraignment. The former president faces a 37-count federal indictment over documents found at his Mar-a-Lago mansion. Trump was due to appear on Tuesday afternoon. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go.
Stephen Colbert gave ousted CNN chief Chris Licht a hilarious on-air tribute a year before CNN fired him Original
Before Chris Licht became CEO of CNN, he was the showrunner for "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on CBS. Licht lost his job this week after a disastrous profile in The Atlantic made him seem clueless and aloof. But when he left Colbert's show, the late-night host gave Licht a heartfelt and emotional send-off. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Chris Licht will always have his Colbert send-off.
Stephen Colbert gave ousted CNN chief Chris Licht a hilarious on-air tribute a year before CNN fired him
1 day ago New York CNN — Chris Licht, the embattled chief executive and chairman of CNN, whose brief one-year tenure at the network was stained by a series of severe missteps, departed the company on Wednesday. “I met with Chris and he will be leaving CNN,” David Zaslav, the chief executive of parent company …
Watch Fox News tell its viewers that the network has "mutually agreed to part ways" with star Tucker Carlson Original
Tucker Carlson's immediate departure from Fox News was announced live on the network. The news comes less than a week after Fox settled Dominion's defamation lawsuit for $787.5 million. "Rotating Fox News personalities" will host for Fox News Tonight until a replacement is named. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go.
Rwandan President warns of escalating violence in Burundi
KIGALI (Reuters) – Rwandan President Paul Kagame implored neighbouring Burundi to avoid the ethnic violence that ended in genocide in his country in 1994, in an emotional speech that was shared on social media on Sunday. Regional and world powers have grown increasingly concerned that the security situation in Burundi could lead to civil war or mass atrocities, and that a weekend deadline for Burundians to give up weapons could spark widespread bloodshed.
Top 10 Insider News Features of 2022
The not-quite-redemption of South Africa's infamous ultra-marathon cheats Sergio Motsoeneng races in the 1999 Comrades Marathon, Gail Irwin/Reuters "Some of you will know this story already. Some of you will think you do. In South Africa, it's lodged in the collective memory, sticky and stubborn. The race. The twins. The watches. The subterfuge. In the world of global running, meanwhile, it still makes lists of the greatest marathon cheats. Even now.
Here Are 15 of Our Most-Read Stories of 2021
Insider's Global News Correspondents team produces journalism from the US and all over the world. An investigation into the unbelievable death of Mexico's "Lord of the Skies" drug lord. Hanging out with a group of fearless Instagram influencers in Afghanistan. The lawyer who took on student debt, and the medics who rushed into lethal crowds at Astroworld.
Afghanistan is being overrun by crystal meth
HERAT, Afghanistan — For weeks, Afghan police had been staking out a single-family house they believed was being used as a meth lab. When it came time for the raid, they were caught off guard when a middle-aged woman answered the door. In accordance with local custom, a female officer stepped forward. But before anyone knew what had happened, the woman had struck the officer and bolted the door behind her.
NY council extends term limit so Bloomberg can run
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Mayor Michael Bloomberg won the right to seek re-election as New York’s City Council voted on Thursday to extend the two-term limit for elected officials as the city grapples with the global financial crisis. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg arrives for a statement in Berlin, October 5, 2008.
NY council extends term limit so Bloomberg can run
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Mayor Michael Bloomberg won the right to seek re-election as New York’s City Council voted on Thursday to extend the two-term limit for elected officials as the city grapples with the global financial crisis. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg attends a meeting with Berlin Mayor Klaus Wowereit in Berlin, October 5, 2008.
3 dead and 9 injured in shooting at Halloween party in Long Beach, California
3 dead and 9 injured in shooting at Halloween party in Long Beach, California Paramedics were seen treating multiple patients outside a home. October 30, 2019, 6:54 AM • 4 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article A shooter fired into a crowd of several dozen people outside a home in Long Beach, California, late on Tuesday night, killing three men and leaving nine others injured, authorities said.
High school students gift new clothes to bullied classmate in video
By EDITH HONAN and JESSE CONVERTINO A Memphis high school student who was bullied for wearing the same thing day after day has a new set of clothes and sneakers thanks to the generosity of two of his classmates. A video of the students, Kristopher Graham and Antwann Garrett, presenting the gift to Michael Todd, a freshman who is new to the Memphis-area school, has attracted attention online.
Parents of Otto Warmbier, the American who died after return from North Korea, to meet Trump at the White House
Parents of Otto Warmbier, the American who died after return from North Korea, to meet Trump at the White House originally appeared on abcnews.go.com The parents of Otto Warmbier, the 22-year-old American student who died shortly after being brought back from North Korea, will dine at the White House on Saturday with President Donald Trump.
Parents of Otto Warmbier, the American who died after return from North Korea, to meet Trump at the White House
The parents of Otto Warmbier, the 22-year-old American student who died shortly after being brought back from North Korea, will dine at the White House on Saturday with President Donald Trump. Warmbier, who had been imprisoned in North Korea for more than a year, died after returning to the U.S. in a state of unresponsive wakefulness in June 2007 -- just days after U.S. officials secured his release and returned him to his family in Ohio.
Stolen pickup truck containing the ashes of owner's daughter returned after search
Some 500 friends and loved ones of Nicolle Butler gathered last weekend for a funeral to remember the 27-year-old first grade teacher who died in a motorcycle accident. But later that night, her father's pickup truck was stolen from the parking lot of his hotel -- and with it an urn containing her ashes. "It really elevated the importance of the case for all of us here at the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office," said Amanda Granit, a spokeswoman for the sheriff's office.
High school students gift new clothes to bullied classmate in video
A Memphis high school student who was bullied for wearing the same thing day after day has a new set of clothes and sneakers thanks to the generosity of two of his classmates. A video of the students, Kristopher Graham and Antwann Garrett, presenting the gift to Michael Todd, a freshman who is new to the Memphis-area school, has attracted attention online. In it, the two boys, whose backs are to the camera, unpack a bag full of things and present them to Todd, as several female students look on.
Canadian Bianca Andreescu beats Serena Williams to win the U.S. Open
Canadian Bianca Andreescu beat U.S. tennis star Serena Williams in straight sets to win the U.S. Open women's' finals on Saturday. Andreescu, who is 19, bested Williams 6-3, 7-5. Danielle Parhizkaran/USA TODAY Sports Serena Williams of the United States returns a shot against Bianca Andreescu of Canada in the women's singles final on day thirteen of the 2019 US Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. "I've worked really, really hard for this moment...
Canadian Bianca Andreescu beats Serena Williams to win the U.S. Open
Canadian Bianca Andreescu beat U.S. tennis star Serena Williams in straight sets to win the U.S. Open womens' finals on Saturday. Andreescu, who is 19, bested Williams 6-3, 7-5. Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports Meghan Markle arrives to watch the women's singles final match between Serena Williams of the United States and Bianca Andreescu of Canada on day thirteen of the 2019 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. "I'm worked really, really hard for this moment.
De Blasio sworn in as New York mayor, succeeding Bloomberg
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bill de Blasio was formally inaugurated as New York City’s 109th mayor on Wednesday at a City Hall ceremony where he promised to take “dead aim” at closing the affordability gap he has decried as New York’s tale of two cities. Former U.S. President Bill Clinton administered the oath of office on a Bible once used by Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
As anti-government protests continue in Hong Kong, marchers embrace a new slogan made famous by Bruce Lee
When Hong Kong riot police descended on a rail station where protesters were holding a sit-in on Wednesday, a small group of demonstrators unspooled a fire hose to create a watery moat in their path and shined laser beams at the officers' faces. By the time riot police entered the station, around 1,000 protesters had disappeared into train cars and escaped into the city’s back streets and alleyways, evading arrest or any confrontation. Interested in China?
Jeffrey Epstein's death ruled suicide by hanging, medical examiner says
Epstein was being held at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York. August 17, 2019, 6:30 AM 6 min read New York City's medical examiner has ruled Jeffrey Epstein's death in a Manhattan jail cell suicide by hanging. The disgraced financier, who was facing federal sex trafficking charges, was found unresponsive in his cell at Metropolitan Correctional Center in Lower Manhattan on the morning of Aug. 10.
'There is no turning back': Another weekend of protests kick off in Hong Kong
Thousands of people stood elbow to elbow chanting "Power to the People!" on a humid night in central Hong Kong on Friday, as anti-government protests that began here in early June and led to a shutdown of the city's busy international airport this week showed no signs of slowing down. Interested in China? Add China as an interest to stay up to date on the latest China news, video, and analysis from ABC News.
Walmart defends gun sales after shootings at its stores
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Walmart pulls game displays not guns after one of America's deadliest mass shootings
In the wake of two mass shootings at an El Paso Walmart and in downtown Dayton last weekend, the superstore has instructed employees to remove marketing material and video displays that include violent imagery from their stores. Interested in Gun Control? Add Gun Control as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Gun Control news, video, and analysis from ABC News.
Royal date night! Prince Harry, Meghan attend 'Lion King' premiere in London
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