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  8.    <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:57:55 +0000</pubDate>
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  10.      <title>The AI boom isn&#39;t a bubble &amp;mdash; it&#39;s barely begun, Goldman Sachs says</title>
  11.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-bubble-boom-goldman-sachs-crash-risk-forecast-outlook-valuation-2025-10</link>
  12.      <description>The AI gold rush has barely begun and there are trillions on the line, wrote analysts at Goldman Sachs.</description>
  13.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6890b0ba85e81483682f374a?format=jpeg" height="2582" width="4173" charset="" alt="NYSE trader blowing a bubble with bubble gum"/><figcaption>Some investors are on edge over a possible AI-fueled bubble as billions pour into the technology.<p class="copyright">JOHANNES EISELE/AFP via Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>The AI gold rush has barely begun, and there are trillions on the line, Goldman Sachs says.</li><li>Today&#39;s AI outlays are small compared with past revolutions like railroads and the internet, wrote analysts.</li><li>But history shows first movers might not be the biggest winners.</li></ul><p>The markets may be fretting about an <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/why-ai-bubble-meta-sam-altman-mit-report-2025-8">AI bubble</a>, but Goldman Sachs says the boom is still in its opening act.</p><p>That&#39;s because the scale of current investment remains small compared with the potential <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/economy">economic payoff,</a> analysts at the Wall Street giant argue.</p><p>&#34;The enormous economic value promised by generative AI justifies the current investment in AI infrastructure and<em> </em>overall levels of AI investment appear sustainable as long as companies expect that investment today will generate outsized returns over the long run,&#34; wrote analysts at Goldman Sachs in a Wednesday note.</p><p>The bank&#39;s analysts pointed to two main reasons for their call: AI applications are already delivering productivity gains where they&#39;re deployed, and unlocking those gains requires massive computing power.</p><p>Goldman estimates that the long-term value created by AI productivity far exceeds its upfront costs. The firm projects that widespread AI adoption could add $20 trillion to the US economy, with about $8 trillion of that flowing to companies as capital income.</p><p>&#34;Generative AI still appears set to deliver a rapid acceleration in task automation that will drive labor cost savings and boost productivity, with our baseline estimates suggesting a 15% gross uplift to economy-wide US labor productivity following full adoption, which we expect will realize over a 10-year period,&#34; the analysts wrote.</p><h3 id="5dd273e9-f566-466c-939a-5fae6c805b9f" data-toc-id="5dd273e9-f566-466c-939a-5fae6c805b9f">AI investment is modest by historical standards</h3><p>Despite record-breaking spending on chips, servers, and data centers, Goldman says AI investment is modest by the standards of past <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/category/tech">technology revolutions.</a></p><p>The firm estimates that AI-related investment in the US is under 1% of GDP, compared with the 2% to 5% of GDP reached during earlier <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-bubble-culture-dotcom-housing-crypto-different-vibes-2025-10">technology booms</a>, including the railroad expansion, the electrification wave of the 1920s, and the dot-com era of the late 1990s.</p><p>Goldman&#39;s analysts said they still see the macroeconomic justification for AI investment as compelling and are &#34;less concerned about the dollar amount of AI capex.&#34; They noted that roughly $300 billion is being spent annually in 2025 &mdash; a scale they view as appropriate given the technology&#39;s long-term potential returns.</p><h2 id="c7467722-3e6e-4320-aee2-550f5eab5370" data-toc-id="c7467722-3e6e-4320-aee2-550f5eab5370">The winners may not be today&#39;s biggest spenders</h2><p id="20313829-4e16-4f20-8a4c-a483ece006e4">Still, Goldman acknowledges &#34;valid concerns&#34; about whether the companies pouring the most money into AI will ultimately reap the rewards, especially given hardware&#39;s rapid depreciation.</p><p>The analysts argue that timing matters less if investors can capture an outsize share of AI&#39;s long-term economic value. But history suggests that being first doesn&#39;t always mean finishing best.</p><p>&#34;First movers&#34; could fare poorly in infrastructure buildouts, they wrote, citing railroads and telecommunications as examples. In many cases, later entrants captured better returns by acquiring assets cheaply after an early overbuild.</p><p id="20313829-4e16-4f20-8a4c-a483ece006e4">That dynamic could repeat in the AI era.</p><p id="20313829-4e16-4f20-8a4c-a483ece006e4">&#34;The current AI market structure provides little clarity into whether today&#39;s AI leaders will be long-run AI winners,&#34; they wrote.</p><p id="20313829-4e16-4f20-8a4c-a483ece006e4">&#34;First-mover advantages are stronger when complementary assets (e.g., semiconductors) are scarce and production is vertically integrated&mdash;suggesting that today&#39;s leaders may outperform&mdash;but weaker in periods of rapid technological change like today,&#34; they added.</p><p id="20313829-4e16-4f20-8a4c-a483ece006e4">Early adopters are also hedging their bets by using multiple AI models instead of sticking to one ecosystem, which could weaken incumbents&#39; advantages, the analysts said.</p><p id="20313829-4e16-4f20-8a4c-a483ece006e4">They added that it&#39;s difficult to pinpoint when the motivation to keep pouring money into AI will fade, since early productivity gains and steady improvements in model performance are still encouraging investment.</p><p id="20313829-4e16-4f20-8a4c-a483ece006e4">&#34;So while investment should eventually moderate as the AI investment cycle moves beyond the build phase and declining hardware costs dominate, the technological backdrop still looks supportive for continued AI investment,&#34; the analysts wrote.</p><p>Goldman&#39;s assessment lands amid an intense debate about whether AI has inflated another tech bubble.</p><p>Last week, strategists at <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/stock-market-bubble-crash-fears-overblown-valuation-metrics-1999-comparison-2025-10">Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs</a> argued that AI stock valuations aren&#39;t as stretched as critics claim when factoring earnings growth, cash flow, and profit margins.</p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-bubble-boom-goldman-sachs-crash-risk-forecast-outlook-valuation-2025-10">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  14.      <author>htan@insider.com (Huileng Tan)</author>
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  16.      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:26:58 +0000</pubDate>
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  24.      <title>Selena Gomez shares a piece of business advice from Taylor Swift that helps her run her billion-dollar beauty brand</title>
  25.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/selena-gomez-taylor-swift-business-advice-rare-beauty-billionaire-2025-10</link>
  26.      <description>Both Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift are part of a small circle of musicians who have achieved billionaire status.</description>
  27.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68f060fccc993f9955d04b57?format=jpeg" height="2651" width="3534" charset="" alt="Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift."/><figcaption>Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift.<p class="copyright">John Shearer/Getty Images for MTV</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>Selena Gomez says Taylor Swift once gave her advice that still shapes how she runs Rare Beauty.</li><li>&#34;She said: &#39;If you&#39;re the smartest person in the room, you&#39;re in the wrong room,&#39;&#34; Gomez said.</li><li>Gomez and Swift are part of an exclusive circle of musicians who&#39;ve reached billionaire status.</li></ul><p>When <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/selena-gomez-style-evolution-after-becoming-billionaire-2024-12">Selena Gomez</a> launched Rare Beauty, she drew on a piece of advice from one billionaire friend &mdash; <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-eras-tour-physical-discomfort-performance-health-kelce-podcast-2025-8">Taylor Swift</a>.</p><p>Speaking at the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit on Wednesday, Gomez opened up about her friendship with the pop star and how Swift&#39;s words have shaped her management style.</p><p>&#34;She&#39;s one of the most brilliant people I&#39;ve ever met. She is very strong in her lane, and she gives great advice all the time,&#34; Gomez said.</p><p>&#34;I&#39;m not sure what I would say I&#39;ve done for her other than been there as a friend, but one thing stuck out to me, and I&#39;ll always remember it. She said: &#39;If you&#39;re the smartest person in the room, you&#39;re in the wrong room,&#39;&#34; Gomez said.</p><p>The Rare Beauty founder added that&#39;s why she surrounds herself &#34;with really incredible people&#34; who believe in her and understand the company&#39;s mission.</p><p>&#34;There&#39;s no dumb question. You have to learn and not be afraid of all the things that you might lose out on,&#34; Gomez said.</p><p>When she first founded her beauty brand, Gomez said she didn&#39;t think that most people in the industry took her seriously.</p><p>&#34;I think a lot of people would have preconceived ideas of what I&#39;m good at, and I should stay in my lane, and I should do what I&#39;m here to do,&#34; Gomez said. &#34;But what I&#39;m here to do is make a difference, so I am going to keep doing it.&#34;</p><p>Bloomberg reported in September 2024 that Gomez&#39;s <a target="" rel="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/selena-gomez-billionaire-rare-beauty-brand-2024-9"><u>net worth</u></a> had crossed $1 billion, driven mostly by Rare Beauty&#39;s success.</p><p>She&#39;s one of just five living <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/billionaire-musicians-how-they-made-their-money-2024-9">musicians in the billionaire club</a>, alongside Jay-Z, Bruce Springsteen, Rihanna, and, of course, Swift, Business Insider reported last year. As of October, Forbes estimates <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-net-worth#taylor-swift-has-an-estimated-net-worth-of-1-6-billion-1">Swift&#39;s net worth</a> to be $1.6 billion.</p><p>Gomez and Swift&#39;s friendship has been well documented over the years. The pair first crossed paths while they were each dating a Jonas Brother in their teens.</p><p>&#34;She and I like to say the best thing we got out of those relationships was each other,&#34; Gomez said of Swift during an August appearance on the &#34;Therapuss with Jake Shane&#34; podcast.</p><p>Representatives for Gomez and Swift did not immediately respond to requests for comment sent by Business Insider outside regular hours.</p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/selena-gomez-taylor-swift-business-advice-rare-beauty-billionaire-2025-10">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  28.      <author>agoh@businessinsider.com (Amanda Goh)</author>
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  30.      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 06:51:08 +0000</pubDate>
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  39.      <title>MacKenzie Scott continues donating millions to diverse causes</title>
  40.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/mackenzie-scott-millions-donations-diverse-causes-hbcu-amazon-2025-10</link>
  41.      <description>Morgan State University, a historically Black university, announced that it received $63 million from Scott, her second major donation in five years.</description>
  42.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68ef5f691c1f80efbec59c22?format=jpeg" height="3000" width="4218" charset="" alt="MacKenzie Bezos at the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California."/><figcaption>Morgan State University, a historically Black university, announced that it received $63 million from MacKenzie Scott, her second major donation in five years.<p class="copyright">Dia Dipasupil via Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>MacKenzie Scott was married to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos for 25 years before their divorce in 2019.</li><li>Scott received a 4% stake in Amazon after the divorce and has channeled much of that wealth toward charity.</li><li>She has continued to donate to diverse causes amid a wider pullback by companies on DEI.</li></ul><p><a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mackenzie-scott-net-worth-philanthropy">MacKenzie Scott</a> took some heat from <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mackenzie-scott-doubles-donations-in-spite-of-elon-musks-accusations-2024-3">Elon Musk</a> last year for the causes to which she donates. But Scott, who was once married to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, hasn&#39;t backed down on her diversity-related donations this year.</p><p>On Wednesday, Morgan State University, a historically Black university, announced that it had received a $63 million gift from Scott. This was Scott&#39;s second major donation to the university in five years. She donated $40 million to the Maryland-based university in 2020.</p><p>When approached for comment, a representative for Morgan State University referred Business Insider to a statement it had published on Scott&#39;s donation on October 15.</p><p>&#34;To receive one historic gift from Ms. Scott was an incredible honor; to receive two speaks volumes about the confidence she and her team have in our institution&#39;s stewardship, leadership, and trajectory,&#34; the university&#39;s president, David K. Wilson, said in the statement.</p><p>Separately, the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, a division of the nonprofit National Trust for Historic Preservation, said in a statement on Wednesday that it had received a $40 million donation from Scott. She gave $20 million to the same organization in 2021.</p><p>&#34;The scale and impact of MacKenzie Scott&#39;s continued investment in historic preservation is leaving an enduring mark on our nation&#39;s history, and we are grateful for her philanthropic leadership,&#34; Brent Leggs, the executive director of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, said in a statement to Business Insider on Wednesday.</p><p>Representatives for Scott did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.</p><p>Scott&#39;s donations come after an exchange filing on Tuesday showed that she had <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mackenzie-scott-cuts-amazon-stake-nearly-13-billion-filing-shows-2025-10">reduced her stake in Amazon</a> by 42%, a cut worth about $12.6 billion based on Tuesday&#39;s closing share price.</p><p>Scott was married to Amazon&#39;s Bezos for 25 years before they <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/jeff-bezos-wife-mackenzie-2017-11">finalized their divorce</a> in 2019. After her divorce, Scott received a 4% stake in Amazon, then worth about $36 billion. She has since made a name for herself by channeling that wealth toward philanthropy.</p><p>Unlike most philanthropists who tie their donations to specific reporting requirements, Scott has a no-strings-attached approach toward giving.</p><p>Earlier this month, Scott donated $42 million to 10,000 Degrees, a California-based education nonprofit that aims to expand college access to lower-income and minority students.</p><h2 id="5948ba76-b067-4c61-8469-10bab0374aaa" data-toc-id="5948ba76-b067-4c61-8469-10bab0374aaa">Scott&#39;s giving decisions come at a big moment for DEI</h2><p>Scott&#39;s giving comes at a pivotal moment for diverse causes. Corporations from McDonald&#39;s to Meta have been <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/companies-cutting-dei-activist-backlash-harley-davidson-deere-tractor-supply-2024-8">scaling back on </a>diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI, initiatives.</p><p>In September, The Conference Board, a think tank, published a report based on a survey it conducted with 82 corporate philanthropy leaders. Of those surveyed, 55% said federal scrutiny on DEI initiatives has affected their corporate giving strategies.</p><p>Amazon made headlines earlier this year when it removed all mentions of DEI from its 2024 annual report. It had also renamed its DEI page to &#34;Inclusive Experiences and Technology.&#34;</p><p>When asked about the change, an Amazon spokesperson told Business Insider<strong> </strong>in February<strong> </strong>that they &#34;update this page from time to time to ensure it reflects updates we&#39;ve made to various programs and positions.&#34;</p><p>In January, Amazon Web Services&#39; vice president of technology, <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-vp-says-company-committed-to-dei-2025-2">Mai-Lan Tomsen Bukovec</a>, told employees that the company was &#34;not pulling back on DEI initiatives,&#34; per a meeting transcript obtained by Business Insider.</p><p>&#34;There&#39;s no change to the commitment, but we didn&#39;t roll it out that well,&#34; Tomsen Bukovec said.</p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mackenzie-scott-millions-donations-diverse-causes-hbcu-amazon-2025-10">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  43.      <author>ktan@businessinsider.com (Kwan Wei Kevin Tan)</author>
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  45.      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 06:37:40 +0000</pubDate>
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  53.      <title>This startup uses AI agents to place people in jobs. Read the pitch deck it used to raise $20 million.</title>
  54.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/jack-jill-startup-funding-pitch-deck-ai-recruitment-2025-10</link>
  55.      <description>Jack &amp; Jill&#39;s AI agents autonomously match job seekers with hiring companies. Here&#39;s the pitch deck it used to secure $20 million in funding.</description>
  56.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efac1ecc993f9955d03adb?format=jpeg" height="2659" width="3714" charset="" alt="Matthew Wilson and Saaras Mehan, the founders of Jack &amp; Jill."/><figcaption>Matthew Wilson and Saaras Mehan, the founders of Jack &amp; Jill.<p class="copyright">Jack &amp; Jill</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>Jack &amp; Jill raised $20 million for its AI recruitment agents that work autonomously for job seekers and companies.</li><li>The startup says its agents are used by more than 49,000 job seekers and hundreds of companies.</li><li>Business Insider got an exclusive look at the pitch deck Jack &amp; Jill used to secure the funding.</li></ul><p>A startup that&#39;s built <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/agentic-internet-ai-rails-google-anthropic-openai-2025-9">AI agents</a> to autonomously match job seekers with hiring companies has raised $20 million in funding.</p><p>London-based Jack &amp; Jill has developed two conversational AI agents for each side of the recruitment process.</p><p>One agent, called Jack, works with job seekers. It gathers information from a candidate&#39;s LinkedIn profile, CV, and a 20-minute introductory conversation. Jack then searches for suitable jobs across the internet, provides coaching, and conducts mock interviews.</p><p>Jill, the other agent, works with companies. It scans job descriptions and has a briefing conversation with the in-house talent team to understand what the company is looking for in a candidate. Jill can then review applicants, source candidates from public platforms like LinkedIn, and conduct initial interviews.</p><p>The two AI agents can also interact with each other and make introductions over email.</p><p>&#34;The key insight that we had with Jack &amp; Jill is that AI enables us to combine the nuanced understanding that a human can have, with the scale that you can get from technology,&#34; Matthew Wilson, the startup&#39;s cofounder and CEO, told Business Insider.</p><p>Wilson cofounded Jack &amp; Jill six months ago with Saaras Mehan after they became frustrated with what they saw as inefficiency in the recruitment process.</p><p>The startup says it has more than 49,000 job seekers using its platform, and counts hundreds of companies, including Airtable, Airwallex, and TrueLayer, among its customers. The service is free for job seekers, while Jack &amp; Jill charges companies 10% of the base salary of a successful hire.</p><p>Wilson said he thinks AI will be &#34;very disruptive for a lot of roles.&#34; He added that there&#39;s still plenty of room for humans in the <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-recruiters-humans-hiring-experiment-job-interview-call-centers-2025-8">recruitment process</a>, such as focusing on &#34;quality conversations&#34; and strategy. AI can instead handle work that&#39;s not &#34;hugely value-additive&#34; like scrolling through LinkedIn and reviewing CVs, he said.</p><p>The startup has 12 employees, and Wilson told Business Insider that it uses AI in areas such as coding, AI-generated marketing videos, and reviewing user interactions to complete more work with fewer people.</p><p>Investors pumped $2.8 billion into <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/startups-ai-agents-raising-venture-funding-2025-1">agentic AI startups</a> globally in the first half of 2025, according to <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.prosus.com/~/media/Files/P/prosus-corp-v2/documents/new-prosus-report-explores-the-rise-of-ai-agents-in-the-workplace.pdf">Dealroom data</a>. The buzzy space has seen startups build AI agents for coding, customer support, cybersecurity, and many other areas.</p><p>Jack &amp; Jill&#39;s seed round was led by Creandum. It was also backed by Dig Ventures, Entrepreneur First, Ada Ventures, Firedrop, Repeat.vc, Episode1, and Playfair, in addition to more than 50 angel investors from companies including Lovable, Anthropic, and ElevenLabs.</p><p>The startup plans to use the fresh funding to expand in Europe and the San Francisco area.</p><p><strong><em>Here&#39;s an exclusive look at the pitch deck that Jack &amp; Jill used to raise its $20 million seed round. Some commercially sensitive content has been redacted.</em></strong></p><div id="slideshow"><div class="slide"><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efafedcc993f9955d03b63?format=jpeg" height="1125" width="2000" charset="" alt="Jack &amp; Jill pitch deck"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Jack &amp; Jill</p></figcaption></figure></div><div class="slide"><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efafed1c1f80efbec59f20?format=jpeg" height="1125" width="2000" charset="" alt="Jack &amp; Jill pitch deck"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Jack &amp; Jill</p></figcaption></figure></div><div class="slide"><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efafec1c1f80efbec59f1f?format=jpeg" height="1125" width="2000" charset="" alt="Jack &amp; Jill pitch deck"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Jack &amp; Jill</p></figcaption></figure></div><div class="slide"><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efafed1c1f80efbec59f21?format=jpeg" height="1125" width="2000" charset="" alt="Jack &amp; Jill pitch deck"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Jack &amp; Jill</p></figcaption></figure></div><div class="slide"><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efaffd1c1f80efbec59f34?format=jpeg" height="1125" width="2000" charset="" alt="Jack &amp; Jill pitch deck"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Jack &amp; Jill</p></figcaption></figure></div><div class="slide"><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efafec5dbc4fd10daae1f9?format=jpeg" height="1125" width="2000" charset="" alt="Jack &amp; Jill pitch deck"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Jack &amp; Jill</p></figcaption></figure></div><div class="slide"><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efafeccc993f9955d03b61?format=jpeg" height="1125" width="2000" charset="" alt="Jack &amp; Jill pitch deck"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Jack &amp; Jill</p></figcaption></figure></div><div class="slide"><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efafeccc993f9955d03b62?format=jpeg" height="1125" width="2000" charset="" alt="Jack &amp; Jill pitch deck"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Jack &amp; Jill</p></figcaption></figure></div><div class="slide"><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efafed5dbc4fd10daae1fa?format=jpeg" height="1125" width="2000" charset="" alt="Jack &amp; Jill pitch deck"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Jack &amp; Jill</p></figcaption></figure></div><div class="slide"><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efafeecc993f9955d03b65?format=jpeg" height="1125" width="2000" charset="" alt="Jack &amp; Jill pitch deck"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Jack &amp; Jill</p></figcaption></figure></div><div class="slide"><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efafedcc993f9955d03b64?format=jpeg" height="1125" width="2000" charset="" alt="Jack &amp; Jill pitch deck"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Jack &amp; Jill</p></figcaption></figure></div><div class="slide"><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efafee1c1f80efbec59f26?format=jpeg" height="1125" width="2000" charset="" alt="Jack &amp; Jill pitch deck"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Jack &amp; Jill</p></figcaption></figure></div></div><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/jack-jill-startup-funding-pitch-deck-ai-recruitment-2025-10">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  57.      <author>rscammell@businessinsider.com (Robert Scammell)</author>
  58.      <guid>https://www.businessinsider.com/jack-jill-startup-funding-pitch-deck-ai-recruitment-2025-10</guid>
  59.      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:30:02 +0000</pubDate>
  60.      <category domain="https://www.businessinsider.com/startups">Startups</category>
  61.      <category domain="https://www.businessinsider.com/artificial-intelligence">AI</category>
  62.      <category>pitch-deck</category>
  63.      <category>ai</category>
  64.      <category>recruitment</category>
  65.      <category>funding</category>
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  70.      <title>Figure AI CEO Brett Adcock says the robotics company is building &#39;a new species&#39;</title>
  71.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/brett-adcock-figureai-humanoid-robot-new-species-dreamforce-2025-10</link>
  72.      <description>The founder of the OpenAI-backed company said a science fiction-like future, where robots can reproduce and colonize the galaxy, is within reach.</description>
  73.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/623a23694627420018f7d022?format=jpeg" height="3648" width="5472" charset="" alt="Archer evtol"/><figcaption>Figure AI CEO Brett Adcock envisions building a new species, not just robots.<p class="copyright">Reuters</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>Figure AI envisions building a new species, not just robots.</li><li>Figure AI, backed by OpenAI, faces competition from Tesla&#39;s development of a humanoid robot.</li><li>Some new start-ups question whether robots really need to resemble humans and have legs.</li></ul><p><a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/figure-ai-founder-brett-adcock-humanoid-robots-2025-7">Figure AI</a> may be aiming much higher than just making robots.</p><p>In an interview with <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/salesforce-ceo-says-ai-innovation-is-far-exceeding-customer-adoption-2025-10">Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff</a> on Wednesday afternoon at the annual Dreamforce conference, Brett Adcock, founder and CEO of the robotics company, said he envisions a future of robotics that sounds like it came from science fiction.</p><p>&#34;We&#39;re building a new species here,&#34; said Adcock, in response to Benoiff&#39;s comment on whether he sees a future similar to what was described in the science fiction novel &#34;We Are Legion (We Are Bob),&#34; written by Canadian author Dennis E. Taylor in 2016.</p><p>Adcock said that a future where robots could reproduce and share knowledge with one another could be close at hand.</p><p>&#34;One of the things I&#39;m excited about is self-replicating von Neumann probes in space, where robots can basically build themselves and go out and mine methane and do the right things on different planets and build more of themselves, and basically colonize the galaxy this way,&#34; Adcock said, in reference to a type of hypothetical robot proposed by John von Neumann, a well known mathematician who conceptualized self-reproducing machines.</p><p>&#34;I think it will happen in our lifetime,&#34; he added.</p><p>OpenAI has invested $5 million in Figure AI, and <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/sam-altman-openai-humanoid-robots-future-of-work-ai-2025-5">CEO Sam Altman</a> largely shares the same vision on robotics as Adcock. In a Bloomberg interview that aired in May, Altman said that the moment will soon come when &#34;like seven robots that walk past you doing things or whatever. It&#39;s gonna feel very sci-fi.&#34;</p><p>&#34;I don&#39;t think that&#39;s very far away from like a visceral, like, &#39;Oh man, this is gonna do a lot of things that people used to do,&#39;&#34; Altman said.</p><p>Figure AI is facing some stiff competition in robotics, mainly from Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has a rivalry with Altman. Musk sued OpenAI in 2024 for having &#34;deceived&#34; him into cofounding the lab, and <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/openai-elon-musk-ai-lawsuit-sam-altman-harassing-legal-battle-2024-10">OpenAI countersued Musk</a> for harassment in the same year. In September, Musk, who owns xAI, sued Altman&#39;s company again, accusing it of <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/xai-accuses-openai-of-stealing-trade-secrets-in-new-lawsuit-2025-9">stealing proprietary information</a> by poaching employees &mdash; a charge the company has denied.</p><p>Tesla is also developing a humanoid robot, Optimus.<strong> </strong>The first prototype was showcased at Tesla&#39;s AI Day in 2022,<strong> </strong>and Musk previously said the robot would be ready to launch <mark data-color="unset" style="background-color: unset; color: inherit;">as a customer product</mark> in late 2025 or 2026.</p><p>In October, Figure AI introduced its third-generation humanoid robot, Figure 03, which aims to handle household chores, but the robot is not yet available to consumers.</p><p>During the interview, Benioff mused about whether robots would all take human form, or if they could resemble cars, as conceptualized in the &#34;Transformers&#34; film series.</p><p>Whether robots really need to resemble humans is still largely up for debate. Diligent Robotics, an Austin-based startup, builds a wheeled robot called Moxi for the healthcare space. It doesn&#39;t have legs but can complete essential chores for hospital staff, such as delivering lab samples or medical supplies.</p><p><a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/diligent-robotics-vivian-chu-moxi-humanoid-robots-2025-9">Vivian Chu</a>, cofounder of Diligent Robotics, said that one could think of Moxi as the &#34;minimum viable humanoid,&#34; which is less complex in structure but no less useful in comparison to a humanoid robot.</p><p>&#34;I do think that over time, you&#39;re going to very quickly see that the wheel form factor &mdash; like two arms, a head, and a wheel &mdash; is probably going to be a form factor that ends up covering the majority of what you need,&#34; Chu previously told Business Insider&#39;s<strong> </strong>Lloyd Lee<strong> </strong>in an interview.</p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/brett-adcock-figureai-humanoid-robot-new-species-dreamforce-2025-10">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  74.      <author>katherineli@insider.com (Katherine Li)</author>
  75.      <guid>https://www.businessinsider.com/brett-adcock-figureai-humanoid-robot-new-species-dreamforce-2025-10</guid>
  76.      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:02:01 +0000</pubDate>
  77.      <category domain="https://www.businessinsider.com/artificial-intelligence">AI</category>
  78.      <category>robotics</category>
  79.      <category>robots</category>
  80.      <category>beacon-industries-big-bet</category>
  81.      <category>figure-ai</category>
  82.      <category>ai</category>
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  86.      <title>Anthropic CEO says 90% of code written by teams at the company is done by AI &amp;mdash; but he&#39;s not replacing engineers just yet</title>
  87.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/most-anthropic-teams-coding-with-claude-ai-not-replacing-humans-2025-10</link>
  88.      <description>Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said that while Claude is writing most of the code, the company may need more engineers instead of fewer to truly leverage AI.</description>
  89.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6855f1803d5881a51c1bd3af?format=jpeg" height="2080" width="3120" charset="" alt="55th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos"/><figcaption>Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said the company may need more engineers instead of fewer to truly leverage AI.<p class="copyright">Yves Herman/REUTERS</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>AI writes 90% of code for many of Anthropic&#39;s teams, the CEO said, but engineers remain crucial.</li><li>AI coding tools are affecting entry-level jobs, reducing opportunities for young developers.</li><li>Experienced developers are less affected by AI, maintaining job security despite tech advances.</li></ul><p>AI that can code is not replacing engineers at Anthropic just yet.</p><p>In a conversation on Wednesday with <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/marc-benioff">Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff</a> at the annual Dreamforce conference, <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/dario-amodei">Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei</a> told Benioff that even though <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/anthropic-ai-model-claude-sonnet-extend-coding-lead-2025-9">Claude AI</a> is now writing 90% of code for most teams at the company, humans are still essential.</p><p>&#34;I made this prediction that, you know, in six months, 90% of code would be <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/anthropic-ceo-ai-90-percent-code-3-to-6-months-2025-3">written by AI models</a>,&#34; Amodei said. &#34;Some people think that prediction is wrong, but within Anthropic and within a number of companies that we work with, that is absolutely true now.&#34;</p><p>Benioff followed up by asking when that percentage will rise, and if that means Anthropic will now need fewer engineers.</p><p>Amodei said people shouldn&#39;t &#34;misinterpret&#34; Claude&#39;s ability to write features and help solve long-running bugs.</p><p>&#34;If Claude is writing 90% of the code, what that means, usually, is, you need just as many software engineers. You might need more, because they can then be more leverage,&#34; said Amodei.</p><p>&#34;They can focus on the 10% that&#39;s editing the code or writing the 10% that&#39;s the hardest, or supervising a group of AI models. And so what happens is, you know, you just end up being 10 times more productive,&#34; Amodei added.</p><p>Amodei said it was about &#34;rebalancing&#34; rather than replacing.</p><p>Anthropic teams are not alone in coding with AI. In March, <a target="_self" rel="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-vc-garry-tan-quietly-grown-influence-clubhouse-star-musk-2021-3"><u>Garry Tan</u></a>, the president and CEO of the startup incubator <a target="_self" rel="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/inside-y-combinator-growth-spurt-51-startup-founders-biggest-changes-2021-8"><u>Y Combinator</u></a>, said in an X post that about a quarter of the founders in the company&#39;s 2025 winter batch are generating up to 95% of their code with AI.</p><p>A recent study from Stanford found that the rise of AI coding tools is already impacting <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/theres-more-bad-news-for-entry-level-coders-ai-study-2025-8">entry-level software engineering jobs</a>, which could deter young job seekers from the field and result in a broken talent pipeline.</p><p>The Stanford researchers found that as of July 2025, employment for developers between 22 and 25 years old had fallen by nearly 20% compared to its peak in late 2022, which coincided with the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022. </p><p>Workers with more experience, however, are much less susceptible to the impacts of AI coding tools.</p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/most-anthropic-teams-coding-with-claude-ai-not-replacing-humans-2025-10">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  90.      <author>katherineli@insider.com (Katherine Li)</author>
  91.      <guid>https://www.businessinsider.com/most-anthropic-teams-coding-with-claude-ai-not-replacing-humans-2025-10</guid>
  92.      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 03:04:01 +0000</pubDate>
  93.      <category domain="https://www.businessinsider.com/artificial-intelligence">AI</category>
  94.      <category>claude</category>
  95.      <category>anthropic</category>
  96.      <category>coding</category>
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  100.      <title>Sam Altman says OpenAI is not the &#39;moral police&#39; after ChatGPT news &#39;blew up on the erotica point&#39;</title>
  101.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/sam-altman-openai-not-moral-police-after-chatgpt-erotica-announcement-2025-10</link>
  102.      <description>Sam Altman on Wednesday said ChatGPT would &#34;prioritize safety over privacy and freedom for teenagers&#34; while &#34;treating adult users like adults.&#34;</description>
  103.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68e111485dbc4fd10daa334b?format=jpeg" height="2785" width="4178" charset="" alt="Sam Altman."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Florian Gaertner/Photothek via Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>Sam Altman on Wednesday expanded on his earlier announcement that ChatGPT is getting an erotic update.</li><li>OpenAI, Altman said, is not the &#34;moral police&#34; and aims not to be &#34;paternalistic&#34; in its policies.</li><li>The OpenAI CEO said ChatGPT will &#34;prioritize safety&#34; for teenagers and treat adult users &#34;like adults.&#34;</li></ul><p>The reaction to Sam Altman&#39;s Tuesday announcement about coming changes to ChatGPT &mdash; especially the <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/sam-altman-announces-chatgpt-getting-into-erotica-2025-10">addition of erotica</a> &mdash; caught the OpenAI CEO off guard.</p><p>Altman posted on X that the response to the changes &#34;blew up on the erotica point much more than I thought it was going to!&#34;</p><p>&#34;It was meant to be just one example of us allowing more user freedom for adults,&#34; he added.</p><p>Altman announced on Tuesday that by December, ChatGPT will be getting a spicy update, allowing it to go head-to-head with competitors like <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-grok-explicit-content-data-annotation-2025-9">Grok at Elon Musk&#39;s xAI</a> on adult-themed generated content, including erotica.</p><p>The move, Altman clarified on Wednesday, will not roll back any of the chatbot&#39;s existing policies related to mental health; instead, it aims to give adult users more leeway to use the tool as they wish.</p><p>&#34;We are not the elected moral police of the world,&#34; Altman said. &#34;In the same way that society differentiates other appropriate boundaries (R-rated movies, for example), we want to do a similar thing here.&#34;</p><p>ChatGPT will continue to &#34;prioritize safety over privacy and freedom for teenagers,&#34; given the &#34;significant protection&#34; that minors need when engaging with the technology, Altman said.</p><p>Critics, including former &#34;Shark Tank&#34; star <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mark-cuban-chatgpt-open-ai-age-restrictions-erotica-adult-content-2025-10">Mark Cuban</a>, worry the planned age restrictions will do little to prevent children from accessing adult content.</p><p>&#34;This is going to backfire,&#34; Cuban wrote on X. &#34;Hard. No parent is going to trust that their kids can&#39;t get through your age gating. They will just push their kids to every other LLM.&#34;</p><p>Altman also said that ChatGPT wil &#34;treat users who are <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/chatgpt-ai-psychosis-induced-explained-examples-by-psychiatrist-patients-2025-8">having mental health crises</a> very differently from users who are not.&#34;</p><p>The chatbot will not allow &#34;things that will cause harm to others,&#34; he added.</p><p>Altman did not specify any examples of potentially harmful content that would be prohibited from being generated. He also did not elaborate on how ChatGPT would determine if a user is having a mental health crisis or the difference in the types of responses it would provide to users in crisis.</p><p>OpenAI did not immediately respond to a request for more information.</p><p>&#34;Without being paternalistic we will attempt to help users achieve their long-term goals,&#34; Altman said.</p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/sam-altman-openai-not-moral-police-after-chatgpt-erotica-announcement-2025-10">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  104.      <author>ktl@businessinsider.com (Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert,Sarah Gray)</author>
  105.      <guid>https://www.businessinsider.com/sam-altman-openai-not-moral-police-after-chatgpt-erotica-announcement-2025-10</guid>
  106.      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 02:53:57 +0000</pubDate>
  107.      <category domain="https://www.businessinsider.com/artificial-intelligence">AI</category>
  108.      <category>ai</category>
  109.      <category>erotica</category>
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  114.      <title>I moved to Shanghai and made my mark on its restaurant scene. Now I&#39;m bringing Chinese wine to New York.</title>
  115.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/moved-to-shanghai-china-opened-restaurants-bars-importing-chinese-wines-2025-10</link>
  116.      <description>Camden Hauge&#39;s first restaurant served American-style baked goods like homemade Pop-Tarts and Shanghai&#39;s first avocado toast.</description>
  117.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68edbbb1cc993f9955d0206e?format=jpeg" height="639" width="852" charset="" alt="Camden Hauge at Egg restaurant in Shanghai, China."/><figcaption>Camden Hauge moved to Shanghai for a six-month job &mdash; and ended up launching a restaurant career.<p class="copyright">Photographer Bess Friday</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>Camden Hauge grew up in New Jersey and <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/american-living-in-china-hard-to-relate-friends-back-home-2025-4" data-autoaffiliated="false">moved to China </a>for what was meant to be a short overseas posting.</li><li>She decided to stay in Shanghai and start a supper club. She went on to open restaurants and bars across the city.</li><li>Now, she splits her time between New York and Shanghai and runs China Wine Club.</li></ul><p><em>This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Camden Hauge, 37, the founder of </em><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://drinkchinawineclub.com/"><em>China Wine Club</em></a><em>. Her words have been edited for length and clarity.</em></p><p>I grew up in New Jersey, just outside New York City, poring over my grandmother&#39;s collection of Gourmet magazines instead of storybooks.</p><p>I always wanted to have a restaurant, but living between two incredible &mdash; and intimidating &mdash; food capitals, New York and later London, that dream felt far away.</p><p>From 2010 to 2012, I worked in advertising at Saatchi &amp; Saatchi in London. When the company offered me an overseas <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/living-in-china-moved-to-shanghai-after-chinese-dad-died-2025-6">posting in Shanghai</a>, I said yes, expecting to stay three to six months.</p><p>Half a year in, I realized it was the perfect place to pivot my career toward food, and I quit a year later.</p><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68edcbc1cc993f9955d02120?format=jpeg" height="878" width="1170" charset="" alt="Camden Hauge at a pop-up event at Egg in Shanghai."/><figcaption>Hauge at a pop-up event at Egg in Shanghai.<p class="copyright">Provided by Camden Hauge</p></figcaption></figure><h2 id="095b2801-b240-48e3-a389-5ee7952a4604" data-toc-id="095b2801-b240-48e3-a389-5ee7952a4604">Serving up American breakfasts in China</h2><p>After Expo 2010 had put Shanghai on the global stage, a wave of international residents arrived, and locals were eager for new ideas. There was a beautiful alchemy, an energy that made you feel like you could do anything. I found myself among a vibrant <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/moved-to-china-after-graduation-mit-manufacturing-shenzhen-schwarzman-sparrows-2025-7">group of entrepreneurs</a>.</p><p>At that time, few cafés even had espresso machines, and most offered sad refrigerator cases of melting cake. To test the waters, I launched Shanghai Supperclub, hosting monthly <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/pop-up-dinner-party-business-that-also-pays-the-bills-2025-3">pop-up dinners</a> around the city.</p><p>During my first year in Shanghai, I miscalculated currency conversions and thought I had only 20 yuan a day to live on. I accidentally ended up saving a ton. With those savings and a $20,000 loan from my uncle, I <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/chinese-genxer-living-abroad-moved-back-beijing-open-restaurant-whitetigervillage-2025-3">opened my first restaurant</a>, Egg, in 2015.</p><p>I&#39;d mapped out the kind of neighborhood I wanted: leafy, low-rise with wet markets, parks, and Art Deco villas. I biked the same few blocks every day until I noticed a family-run corner store had closed.</p><p>If I were starting today, I probably wouldn&#39;t have made it. The market&#39;s tougher now, but Egg quickly found its following.</p><p>We served American-style baked goods like homemade Pop-Tarts and Shanghai&#39;s first avocado toast. The restaurant broke even by its third month.</p><h2 id="fd5877fe-8e33-42b6-ae3f-5febb6753ba6" data-toc-id="fd5877fe-8e33-42b6-ae3f-5febb6753ba6">Building a restaurant group</h2><p>After Egg, I reinvested my profits. In 2016, I cofounded Social Supply, an events agency with Olivia Mok, creating immersive dining experiences and pop-ups. By 2018, I opened Bird, a natural-wine bar, and Bitter, a café that turned into a cocktail bar at night. Later came Lucky Mart, a Japanese convenience store-inspired café and bar.</p><p>It felt like <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/andrew-moo-moved-to-china-embrace-heritage-yayas-restaurateur-shanghai-2025-5">Shanghai&#39;s dining scene</a> was full of possibilities. I&#39;d often overhear regulars offering to bankroll a bartender&#39;s next venture on the spot. What started as one café evolved into a small restaurant group.</p><p>By 2020, I was running nine venues and worried about spreading myself too thin. The hardest parts were rent and staffing; attrition can hit 50% a year. In 2021, I sold or transferred five venues as pandemic disruptions and rising rents took their toll. I still run four venues across three brands.</p><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68edca78cc993f9955d02106?format=jpeg" height="2850" width="3800" charset="" alt="Camden Hauge and Lucas Sin in Shanghai, China."/><figcaption>Hauge and Lucas Sin immediately clicked and he moved to Shanghai for two years.<p class="copyright">Photographer Robert Nillson</p></figcaption></figure><h2 id="0ad6e5e6-a38a-4c19-8d7c-500c62b4ffd2" data-toc-id="0ad6e5e6-a38a-4c19-8d7c-500c62b4ffd2">Shifting focus</h2><p>With China&#39;s borders shut, I felt cut off from the world. I had already started Feast, an annual food festival, in 2015. Inspired by René Redzepi&#39;s MAD Symposium, I launched Feast Con in 2021, a food-and-beverage culture symposium.</p><p>While sourcing speakers, friends suggested I contact Lucas Sin, a Hong Kong chef based in New York. He submitted a talk, and we followed each other on Instagram. When I visited the US in 2022, we met for dinner and immediately clicked.</p><p>He <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/china-work-culture-differences-west-2024-6">lived with me in Shanghai</a> for two years before we relocated to New York this April.</p><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68edcc85cc993f9955d0212c?format=jpeg" height="1280" width="1707" charset="" alt="Camden Hauge at Jiangyu, a winery in China."/><figcaption>Hauge at Jiangyu, a winery in China.<p class="copyright">Photography Josh Ng</p></figcaption></figure><h2 id="4af6bede-cee3-41ee-8e8b-03df2389faba" data-toc-id="4af6bede-cee3-41ee-8e8b-03df2389faba">My work is still in China</h2><p>I still split my time between <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/chinese-american-left-investment-banking-moved-shanghai-china-college-applications-2025-9">New York and Shanghai.</a> For Egg and Lucky Mart, I have an amazing general manager, and Mok oversees the events agency on the ground.</p><p>My latest venture is China Wine Club, which I launched last year through monthly wine parties in Shanghai. In March, I brought 4,000 bottles from six Chinese winemakers to New York, investing $60,000 of my own money.</p><p>It&#39;s a delicate cash-flow balance. Unlike restaurants, where revenue comes in daily, wine requires large upfront costs. Upon arrival in the US, I paid a 45% tariff for my first wine shipment.</p><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68edcd085dbc4fd10daac833?format=jpeg" height="830" width="1106" charset="" alt="Camden Hauge is opening a bottle at the China Wine Club launch event in New York."/><figcaption>Hauge at the China Wine Club launch event in New York.<p class="copyright">Provided by Camden Hauge</p></figcaption></figure><p>Halfway through selling one shipment, I already need to order the next. Luckily, my winery partners offer fair pricing and generous allocations.</p><p>China&#39;s wine industry reminds me of 1980s California: no rules, just creativity. I&#39;m trying to bring bottles people haven&#39;t seen before: a pét-nat co-fermented with jasmine tea, a smoky field blend from Ningxia, and a Graševina inspired by Central European and Chinese amphora traditions.</p><p>Shanghai will always feel like home. It&#39;s where I learned how to build something from nothing, and where so many of my biggest risks turned into defining moments. My story started there, and even as life pulls me between New York and Shanghai, I still carry that same sense of possibility the city gave me.</p><p><em>Do you have a story about moving to Asia that you want to share? Get in touch with the editor: </em><a target="_blank" href="mailto:akarplus@businessinsider.com"><em><u>akarplus@businessinsider.com</u></em></a><em>.</em></p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/moved-to-shanghai-china-opened-restaurants-bars-importing-chinese-wines-2025-10">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  118.      <author>insider@insider.com (Lavender Au)</author>
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  120.      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:14:01 +0000</pubDate>
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  122.      <category>singapore-freelancer</category>
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  132.      <title>Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol explains what he&#39;s gotten wrong in his first year</title>
  133.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/starbucks-ceo-brian-niccol-explains-leadership-lessons-learned-career-advice-2025-10</link>
  134.      <description>Speaking Wednesday at Dreamforce, Brian Niccol, the Starbucks CEO, explained the mistake he made during his first year at the company.</description>
  135.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68f01a0a1c1f80efbec5ac8c?format=jpeg" height="2626" width="3839" charset="" alt="Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol sits in a chair onstage during a Fast Company conference."/><figcaption>Brian Niccol spoke on Wednesday about the mistakes he has made during his first year as CEO of Starbucks.<p class="copyright">Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Fast Company</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>Brian Niccol explained the mistake he made during his first year as Starbucks&#39; CEO.</li><li>He said he didn&#39;t position the turnaround plan as part of the cultural conversation quickly enough.</li><li>Niccol added that leadership means hearing feedback &mdash;&nbsp;and being brave enough to make unpopular decisions.</li></ul><p>Speaking on Wednesday at the Salesforce Dreamforce conference in San Francisco, <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/starbucks-office-near-brian-niccol-newport-beach-2025-7">Brian Niccol</a> acknowledged that he&#39;s made a mistake during his first year as Starbucks&#39; CEO.</p><p>&#34;Initially, we had taken the tactic like &#39;hey, we just got to get this business turned around and then we&#39;ll start talking about what&#39;s going on,&#39; and the reality is we needed to get into conversation from day one so people understood, transparently, what we are trying to do with Starbucks,&#34; Niccol told interviewer Heather Ruden, the area vice president of global field marketing at Salesforce.</p><p>Since taking the role of CEO in September 2024, Niccol has been spearheading the &#34;<a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/brian-niccol-starbucks-ceo-one-year-road-map-report-card-2025-9">Back to Starbucks</a>&#34; initiative&nbsp;&mdash;&nbsp;a series of major policy overhauls intended to improve the customer experience and return Starbucks to its glory as the &#34;third place&#34; customers spend time, other than at home and work.</p><p>It was in communicating his comeback strategy and Starbucks&#39; role as a cultural leader that he erred in his first few months on the job, Niccol said.</p><p>&#34;I would say, you know, early on, we needed to figure out how to tell our story again and do it in the right channels and in a culturally relevant way,&#34; Niccol said. &#34;And I think, you know, luckily, we&#39;re now getting back to being on our front foot in talking about our business.&#34;</p><p>Starbucks&#39; comeback campaign has encompassed everything from the <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/starbucks-baristas-striking-over-black-shirt-dress-code-2025-5">dress code for baristas</a> to <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/starbucks-cuts-menu-items-streamlined-offerings-2025-1">streamlining the menu</a> and overhauling the <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/starbucks-ceo-wants-to-change-pick-up-for-mobile-orders-2025-2">mobile ordering system</a>. Starbucks has previously told Business Insider that customer engagement scores have increased in response to the changes.</p><p>However, Niccol has faced criticism from corporate and store-level employees about the &#34;Back to Starbucks&#34; plan, which has included two rounds of <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/starbucks-north-american-store-closures-lay-off-employees-2025-9">sweeping layoffs</a> and the closure of hundreds of <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/list-of-closing-starbucks-locations-2025-9">Starbucks stores</a> in addition to the procedural changes.</p><p>Wall Street is not fully convinced about the the &#34;Back to Starbucks&#34; revitalization initiative; the company reported its sixth consecutive quarter of declining sales in July.</p><p>Stock for Starbucks is down more than 13% since the company announced Niccol would take the helm as CEO. It closed slightly up on Wednesday, at $82.86 per share.</p><p>The company has recently introduced its new <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/starbucks-new-protein-cold-foams-taste-test-better-than-expected-2025-10">protein cold foam</a> menu options, capitalizing on both Gen Z&#39;s love of <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/gen-z-driving-fast-food-beverage-wars-demand-custom-drinks-2025-7">customizable cold drinks</a> and the ongoing protein craze. It also activated the Swifties with a Taylor Swift-themed marketing campaign to celebrate the release of her &#34;Life of a Showgirl&#34; album.</p><p>When asked by Ruden about whom he has trusted to help him make decisions about Starbucks&#39; cultural positioning, Niccol pointed to changes in the company&#39;s leadership team that have been executed since he took over as CEO, including the introduction of several staff members he had worked with before during his time as chief executive of Chipotle and Taco Bell.</p><p>He added, though, that being the company&#39;s leader means clearly outlining the plan for the company&#39;s performance, and sticking to it &mdash;&nbsp;even if that comes without immediate buy-in or consensus.</p><p>&#34;If you&#39;re waiting for others to give you consent or support, you&#39;re going to be waiting for a while, because you&#39;re asking people to change &mdash;&nbsp;and in change is discomfort,&#34; Niccol said.</p><p>Niccol came to Starbucks after a successful stint as CEO of Chipotle, which saw sales skyrocket, and the company&#39;s share price soar more than eightfold, trading at around $6 a share when he became CEO to around $56 each by the time he left to join the coffee giant.</p><p>While at Chipotle, he executed a <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/starbucks-ceo-brian-niccol-repeat-chipotle-strategy-2025-9">similar comeback strategy</a> as the one he has introduced at Starbucks, laying off nearly 400 staff members before relocating the company&#39;s headquarters to Newport Beach, California, and shuttering more than 50 Chipotle locations identified as low performers.</p><p>Reflecting on his leadership trajectory, Niccol said he finds himself doing more listening now than he did when he was younger, and getting more &#34;comfortable&#34; with making decisions that &#34;are not going to please everybody.&#34;</p><p>&#34;I think the job of a leader is to take all that information, make a decision, galvanize everybody around that decision, and then be comfortable with moving forward,&#34; Niccol said.</p><p>He added: &#34;You also have to then recognize that there are people that aren&#39;t comfortable with the decision, and moving forward, you&#39;re going to need to ask them to go somewhere else because, unfortunately, it just becomes a big distraction, and it really can become a cancer on your culture.&#34;</p><p>Ultimately, Starbucks &#34;stands for more than coffee,&#34; Niccol said, and it&#39;s up to him as CEO to set the company&#39;s pace and communicate its mission and values from the top down.</p><p>Representatives for Starbucks did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.</p><p><em>Have a tip? Contact this reporter via email at Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert at </em><a target="_blank" href="mailto:ktl@businessinsider.com"><em><u>ktl@businessinsider.com</u></em></a><em> or Signal at byktl.50. Use a personal email address, a nonwork WiFi network, and a nonwork device; </em><a target="_self" rel="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/insider-guide-to-securely-sharing-whistleblower-information-about-powerful-institutions-2021-10"><em><u>here&#39;s our guide to sharing information securely</u></em></a><em>.</em></p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/starbucks-ceo-brian-niccol-explains-leadership-lessons-learned-career-advice-2025-10">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  136.      <author>ktl@businessinsider.com (Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert)</author>
  137.      <guid>https://www.businessinsider.com/starbucks-ceo-brian-niccol-explains-leadership-lessons-learned-career-advice-2025-10</guid>
  138.      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:34:05 +0000</pubDate>
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  146.      <title>I left full-time traditional Chinese medicine for AI engineering. My base pay rose 30% &amp;mdash; and breaking in wasn&#39;t difficult.</title>
  147.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/traditional-chinese-medicine-ai-engineer-how-career-pivot-benjamin-leong-2025-9</link>
  148.      <description>Benjamin Leong left a full-time career in traditional Chinese medicine for AI, boosting his base pay by about 30%. </description>
  149.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68d50459183847aa39d76dbf?format=jpeg" height="3376" width="4501" charset="" alt="Benjamin Leong"/><figcaption>Benjamin Leong left full-time traditional Chinese medicine for AI and saw about a 30% jump in base pay.<p class="copyright">Benjamin Leong</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>Benjamin Leong pivoted from full-time traditional Chinese medicine to AI engineering in his 20s.</li><li>The move boosted his base salary by about 30% at a medtech startup.</li><li>The 31-year-old tells BI how he adapted to his new role &mdash; and why breaking into AI isn&#39;t difficult.</li></ul><p><em>This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Benjamin Leong, a 31-year-old former full-time traditional Chinese medicine physician in Singapore who is an AI engineer at a medtech startup. It has been edited for length and clarity. Business Insider has verified his employment and salary.</em></p><p>I was always interested in the medical field. Unfortunately, I didn&#39;t get into medical school, so I thought traditional Chinese medicine was the best alternative. It offered me a chance to practice as a clinician, but in a different role and setting.</p><p>During my studies, we had a biostatistics computational module. That&#39;s where I realized that programming and computational work can be quite interesting.</p><p>But I didn&#39;t fully pursue that interest until a few years later. Months away from my licensing exam in 2020, I took a 16-hour intensive Python programming course, and that really got me interested in programming.</p><p>When you successfully build something, there&#39;s a sense of enjoyment and satisfaction, and I think I caught on to that, which spurred me on.</p><p>In 2022, I went to pursue a part-time <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/computer-science-major-rejected-hustle-faang-jobs-2024-11">degree in computer science </a>while practicing medicine. I got linked up with a <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/healthcare-startups-using-ai-see-more-patients-chase-profits-2025-7">medtech AI company</a>, and I thought that was a nice integration of my skills. I was interested in both domains, and that was how I landed my role as an AI engineer in 2024.</p><h2 id="20cf3e1e-7609-457e-a0f2-9849077c22b1" data-toc-id="20cf3e1e-7609-457e-a0f2-9849077c22b1">Adapting to the engineer&#39;s mindset</h2><p>The work of a physician and an engineer is very different. One is seeing patients, more people-facing, more treatment-oriented. Being an engineer is a lot more computer-facing, more project planning and management, and hitting long-term goals, <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-get-job-ai-startup-google-internships-tips-tech-2025-9">especially in a startup</a>.</p><p>In coding, you need to deal with things like version control, DevOps, and project management &mdash; things I had to pick up along the way.</p><p>I also had to learn how to work with a technical team, so I had to understand the workflows, how to deliver, what the app needed, and features to be pushed out.</p><p>One of the bigger challenges was project management. <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/advice-on-how-to-land-big-tech-ai-job-education-2025-7">As an AI engineer</a>, you have certain long-term goals. You have to push out a certain feature by maybe a few months, and so you&#39;ve got to plan out how you want to get there and how you want to manage the people you&#39;re working with.</p><p>That kind of long-term planning was not really needed in my clinical work.</p><h2 id="1029f561-7a7e-40fc-adb5-721d5e1f1d10" data-toc-id="1029f561-7a7e-40fc-adb5-721d5e1f1d10">The physician skills I carried into tech</h2><p>The biggest skill that I picked up as a physician that helped in my transition is communicating with other clinicians. Because I&#39;m in a medtech company, we collaborate with hospitals, clinicians, and physiotherapists. It&#39;s easy to communicate with them, especially if you know how they think and the terminology that they use.</p><p>The other thing is <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-pivoted-software-engineering-ai-product-management-2025-9">shaping the product</a>. Knowing <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-ai-changing-home-care-doctors-clinicians-speedoc-singapore-2025-6">how clinicians think </a>can also help me give feedback and steer my technical team on how I feel clinicians can best use our applications.</p><p>I still do some locum work and help out at my clinic when needed. If I really want to, I can jump back into traditional Chinese medicine and do it full time again.</p><p>The base pay at my current company is about 30% higher than what I was paid as a junior physician, which was about $4,000 in Singapore dollars or about $3,100.</p><h2 id="df28d918-402d-4e1e-8bff-64adc8d359e2" data-toc-id="df28d918-402d-4e1e-8bff-64adc8d359e2">The barrier to entry has never been lower</h2><p>Transitioning to an early-stage startup was risky, but I had the bandwidth financially, as well as time-wise, to explore a different career path, so I was not afraid to take the step.</p><p><a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/big-tech-ai-capex-infrastructure-data-center-wars-2025-10">AI right now</a> is such a big industry. It is getting so advanced that you may not even need to learn how to code anymore.</p><p>If you want to come in, it is good to understand what AI is about &mdash; the concept behind AI, how AI models are built, and how the whole process is structured. Some form of technical skill is needed in programming, programming languages, and working with computers.</p><p>But it&#39;s not difficult. The barrier to entry has dropped a lot. There are so many learning tutorials online. You have to be willing to sit through them. Now you have ChatGPT, which can teach you everything that you need to know.</p><p>A healthy dose of curiosity, just being willing to learn more, will help you cross that gap.</p><p><em>Do you have a story to share about an unconventional career pivot into AI? Contact this reporter at </em><a target="_blank" href="mailto:cmlee@businessinsider.com"><em><u>cmlee@businessinsider.com</u></em></a><em>.</em></p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/traditional-chinese-medicine-ai-engineer-how-career-pivot-benjamin-leong-2025-9">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  150.      <author>cmlee@insider.com (Lee Chong Ming)</author>
  151.      <guid>https://www.businessinsider.com/traditional-chinese-medicine-ai-engineer-how-career-pivot-benjamin-leong-2025-9</guid>
  152.      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
  153.      <category domain="https://www.businessinsider.com/careers">Careers</category>
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  161.      <title>I stayed at a Four Seasons hotel for the first time. These 11 things blew me away and made my experience feel luxurious.</title>
  162.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/best-things-four-seasons-hotel-boston-first-time-luxury-review-2025-10</link>
  163.      <description>My first stay at the Four Seasons Hotel Boston felt luxurious. The best amenities and perks included free coffee delivery and unlimited snacks.</description>
  164.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68dac64a5dbc4fd10da9c6d2?format=jpeg" height="3958" width="5277" charset="" alt="An overview of the lobby in the Four Seasons."/><figcaption>While staying at the Four Seasons Hotel Boston, I was impressed by a lot of perks and amenities.<p class="copyright">Amanda Shammas</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>I stayed at the <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-four-seasons-in-the-world-frequent-visitor-2025-8" data-autoaffiliated="false">Four Seasons Hotel</a> Boston, and it was every bit as luxurious as I expected.</li><li>As a guest of the hotel, I could get complimentary espresso drinks delivered to my room.</li><li>My bathroom had luxurious products, and each floor had a pantry stocked with free snacks.</li></ul><p>Some hotels feel like just a place to sleep, but others feel like a full <em>experience</em>. The Four Seasons Hotel Boston falls into the latter category.</p><p>For years, I&#39;d heard about the Four Seasons&#39; timeless luxury, but I&#39;d never actually stayed at any of the chain&#39;s hotels. That changed on a recent <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/surprising-things-about-boston-after-moving-to-uk-photos-2023-6">trip to Boston</a>, where I checked into the Four Seasons on Boylston Street.</p><p>The 239-room hotel is situated in a prime location downtown, directly across from the Public Garden, and just a short walk from several train stations or a 20-minute drive from the airport.</p><p>Over the course of my two-night stay, I got a feel for what sets the Four Seasons brand &mdash; and this particular location &mdash; apart. Here are the 11 things that made my stay feel especially luxurious.</p><div id="slideshow"><div class="slide">My executive suite was so spacious that it felt like an apartment.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68dac6ca5dbc4fd10da9c6e0?format=jpeg" height="4138" width="5518" charset="" alt="The interior of an executive suite at the Four Seasons"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amanda Shammas</p></figcaption></figure><p>I stayed in a premier garden-view executive suite, which typically costs about $1,700 a night, though Business Insider received a media rate for the two-night stay.</p><p>The 625-square-foot room, which can sleep up to three adults, felt massive. Upon entering, I walked down a hallway that led to a large bathroom and opened up into a spacious living area with a cozy couch, a TV, and two cushioned chairs.</p><p>Sliding doors separated it from the bedroom, creating a nice sense of privacy and division between the spaces.</p><p>I especially appreciated the natural light that poured through the floor-to-ceiling windows, which offered stunning views of the Public Garden and Boston skyline.</p><p>As a <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/safety-tips-from-female-solo-traveler-all-50-states">solo traveler</a>, I really felt like I had my own private apartment.</p></div><div class="slide">I found the bedding to be so comfortable that it made it hard to leave the room.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68daad811c1f80efbec4817c?format=jpeg" height="3024" width="4032" charset="" alt="A close-up of the pillows on a bed at the Four Seasons."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amanda Shammas</p></figcaption></figure><p>This hotel has the <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/home/best-flannel-sheet-set">most comfortable bedding</a> I&#39;ve ever slept in.</p><p>The duvet felt slightly weighted but airy, and the pillows were cushy, filled with down and feathers. Sinking into the bed felt like melting into a plush, cloud-like cocoon.</p><p>I looked forward to sleeping in it every night, and even found myself searching for where I could buy the sheet set and pillows.</p><p>It turns out that the Four Seasons sells its entire Hotel Collection online. I&#39;ve already decided that these pillows will be the first thing on my registry when I get married.</p></div><div class="slide">The hotel&#39;s café, Sottovento Coffee, offers complimentary handcrafted drinks to guests.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68dadfda5dbc4fd10da9c9db?format=jpeg" height="3575" width="4766" charset="" alt="A hand holding up matcha in front of a Sottovento coffee sign."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amanda Shammas</p></figcaption></figure><p>As a guest of the Four Seasons Hotel Boston, I was able to order complimentary <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/starbucks-barista-favorite-secret-menu-drinks-review-2024-8">handcrafted espresso drinks</a>, teas, and coffees from the lobby&#39;s café, Sottovento Coffee.</p><p>As if that weren&#39;t wonderful enough, hotel guests have access to a coffee-concierge service allowing them to order drinks to be delivered to their rooms.</p><p>Whether I was in the middle of doing my makeup or still tucked into bed, I could easily order a latte through the Four Seasons app every morning. Though my drinks were complimentary, I made sure to bring small bills to tip the delivery staff.</p><p>This was easily my favorite part of the entire stay. Unfortunately, though, not every Four Seasons offers a coffee-concierge perk.</p></div><div class="slide">Each floor has a complimentary snack pantry.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68daa9911c1f80efbec48100?format=jpeg" height="4284" width="5712" charset="" alt="The Vault snack room at the Four Seasons."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amanda Shammas</p></figcaption></figure><p>As a frequent snacker, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that every floor of the hotel has a complimentary snack pantry called The Vault that could be accessed 24 hours a day with a key card.</p><p>I was impressed by the variety of chips, popcorn, nuts, jelly beans, flavored water, and classic movie-theater candy. This unlimited access to <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-snacks-costco-executive-member-dietitian-mom-2025-4">high-quality snacks</a> at any time of day made my stay feel indulgent.</p><p>Each morning, I&#39;d swing by on my way out to grab a few snacks for the day, and at night, I&#39;d pop in again for popcorn to enjoy while winding down with a movie.</p><p>Another exclusive offering of the Four Seasons Hotel Boston, this quickly became one of my favorite amenities.</p></div><div class="slide">I appreciated that the bathroom was stocked with high-end toiletries.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68dae38c5dbc4fd10da9ca68?format=jpeg" height="905" width="1206" charset="" alt="Bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and body wash on a shelf in the shower."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amanda Shammas</p></figcaption></figure><p>My bathroom featured luxurious Frédéric Malle toiletries, including hand wash, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.</p><p>They all smelled wonderful &mdash; slightly floral, yet elevated with a warm, woodsy undertone.</p><p>Considering the brand&#39;s higher price point (its 200-milliliter bottles of body gel typically retail for $75 each), I appreciated getting to use as much of the products as I wanted during my stay.</p></div><div class="slide">Though the hotel&#39;s in the middle of a big city, it has a surprisingly peaceful outdoor lounge area.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68daae541c1f80efbec48194?format=jpeg" height="4284" width="5712" charset="" alt="The Sanctuary at the Four Seasons, with tables, chairs, and a red telephone booth."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amanda Shammas</p></figcaption></figure><p>Outside in the hotel&#39;s courtyard is The Sanctuary, a name that perfectly captures its vibe as a serene outdoor lounge area with tables, chairs, couches, and even a TV.</p><p>The patio&#39;s vintage-style booth even has a phone inside that guests could use to order a snack, meal, or <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/popular-fall-cocktails-bartender-recommendations-2025">creative cocktail</a> delivery.</p><p>I spent some time out in The Sanctuary each morning sipping on my coffee, and I felt like it set the tone for the rest of each day. While I was there, I could even hear a soft, spa-like chime playing through the speakers outside, which instantly relaxed me.</p></div><div class="slide">I could tell a lot of thought went into creating the cocktail menu in the hotel lounge.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68dd8e63cc993f9955cf5821?format=jpeg" height="4069" width="5426" charset="" alt="A yellow cocktail at a bar, with chips and olives in the background."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amanda Shammas</p></figcaption></figure><p>Speaking of creative cocktails, I was especially impressed by the curated drink menu at Coterie, a lounge in the hotel lobby serving <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/region-new-york-resembles-french-countryside-hudson-valley-2025-3">French-inspired dishes</a> and botanical beverages.</p><p>When I stopped in for a drink after a day of sightseeing, I was amused to find that the cocktails were inspired by popular Boston sights. I ordered the Weeping Willow, named after the canopy of willow trees in the Public Garden, with leaves that turn yellow in the fall.</p><p>My bright-yellow drink was delicious &mdash; tequila mixed with chamomile tea, lime, and passionfruit, topped with a chamomile espuma (an airy foam).</p><p>It was served with a side of olives and truffle chips, a savory contrast to the sweet drink and a thoughtful finishing touch.</p><p>When I complimented the bartender on the menu&#39;s creativity, he told me that the next round of cocktails released would draw inspiration from things originating in the area, such as Boston cream pie.</p></div><div class="slide">The pool was a highlight with its stunning views of the city.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68daba67cc993f9955cf1e2d?format=jpeg" height="4226" width="5634" charset="" alt="A blue pool at the Four Seasons, with nearby cushioned chairs and a view overlooking Boston."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amanda Shammas</p></figcaption></figure><p>The eighth floor is home to an indoor pool and hot tub area, complete with floats, cushioned lounge chairs, and even waterproof magazines.</p><p>Just beside the pool, I found a thoughtfully stocked space with a Nespresso machine, fresh apples, boxed water, and towels. Guests can also order <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/staying-at-the-crane-resort-barbados-with-child-good-value-2025-5">poolside dining</a>, which further adds to the sense of luxury and relaxation in the space.</p><p>However, the stunning views really are the best part of the pool area. Through the large windows, I could see the Boston Public Garden and the vibrant colors of fall foliage below.</p></div><div class="slide">The hotel gym had everything I needed for a full workout.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68dad5181c1f80efbec4862a?format=jpeg" height="4284" width="5712" charset="" alt="A row of treadmills in the gym at the Four Seasons."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amanda Shammas</p></figcaption></figure><p>Also located on the eighth floor, the gym offered a great variety of equipment in a well-designed space.</p><p>One wall is lined with treadmills facing a full-length mirror, and the opposite wall features weight machines overlooking the courtyard through large windows.</p><p>There&#39;s also a dedicated area with free weights, Bosu balls, and other functional training equipment. On the far side of the room, I found shelves stocked with towels, boxed water, and fresh apples.</p></div><div class="slide">I also appreciated how well-equipped the locker room was.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68dadf3d5dbc4fd10da9c9c4?format=jpeg" height="4284" width="5712" charset="" alt="The locker room bathroom in the Four Seasons gym."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amanda Shammas</p></figcaption></figure><p>The women&#39;s locker room in the hallway connecting the gym and the pool also impressed me.</p><p>A row of personal lockers lines one wall, with private toilets and showers nearby. I passed by both a sauna and a steam room, along with stacks of plush towels and a mini fridge stocked with chilled ones for cooling off after a workout.</p><p>I didn&#39;t end up showering here during my stay, but I easily could have with nothing more than a change of clothes.</p><p>The locker room was stocked with everything I could need to freshen up &mdash; <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/five-star-luxury-hotels-us-canada-italy-surprising-things-2023-1">high-end lotions</a>, deodorant, feminine products, hairbrushes, a hairdryer, and more.</p></div><div class="slide">There&#39;s a hidden door in the lobby that leads to a children&#39;s toy room.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68dbfe031c1f80efbec497cb?format=jpeg" height="4284" width="5712" charset="" alt="A hidden door painted to blend into the wall."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amanda Shammas</p></figcaption></figure><p>Though I wasn&#39;t <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mom-approved-tips-for-traveling-with-kids-2024-8">traveling with kids</a>, I appreciated that the hotel had a scavenger hunt set up for those staying on the property.</p><p>Upon check-in, children can enter a hidden door behind the front desk, nearly invisible, as it blends seamlessly into the wallpaper.</p><p>It leads to a toy room filled with shelves of goodies. The child can choose a toy as an arrival amenity, then take a hint card to begin their hunt throughout the hotel.</p><p>The final hint cards lead to a treat collected at Coterie. Though I didn&#39;t participate myself, I did get a peek inside the hidden room, which truly felt magical.</p><p>The scavenger hunt felt like a brilliant <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mom-approved-tips-for-traveling-with-kids-2024-8">way to keep young travelers entertained</a> and add a playful, unforgettable moment to a family&#39;s stay.</p><p><em>Correction: October 15, 2025 &mdash; An earlier version of this story misstated the role of the hotel&#39;s toy closet in the scavenger-hunt experience and how the prize is collected. Guests collect the prize at Coterie, not the toy closet, which can be visited upon check-in.</em></p></div></div><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-things-four-seasons-hotel-boston-first-time-luxury-review-2025-10">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
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  183.      <title>How to get postseason baseball tickets: MLB Playoffs and World Series</title>
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  185.      <description>We&#39;re in the midst of the MLB playoffs, which will inevitably lead to the World Series, and tickets are flying to see teams battle it out.</description>
  186.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="headline-regular financial-disclaimer">When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/insider-reviews-expertise-in-product-reviews">Learn more</a></p><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efec8c1c1f80efbec5a65a?format=jpeg" height="2524" width="5047" charset="" alt="Enrique Hernández #8 of the Los Angeles Dodgers slides into home plate to score a run past William Contreras #24 of the Milwaukee Brewers during the second inning in game two of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field on October 14, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Michael Reaves/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><p>It’s October, which means it’s the postseason for baseball. We’re in the muck of the playoffs, pacing forward toward the big finale: the World Series. If you&#39;re hoping to see it from the stands, I&#39;ve broken down how to get postseason baseball tickets below.</p><p>The postseason games, like other sports, involve multiple series of playoff competitions to determine who will ultimately be the pair of teams going head-to-head in the big final matchup series of games. These games bring the final top twelve teams of the season from each of the two leagues against each other in fierce competition. These matchups are divided into four sets of games: the Wild Card Series, the Division Series, the League Championship Series, and the World Series.</p><p>Somewhat disappointingly, several teams have already seen their final games. In case you missed it, the <a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=c8bcffb5490bad06dbfc9de6d1eeedd9585a52c5247d67814b4c79687a624170&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fnew-york-yankees-tickets%2Fperformer%2F5650" data-autoaffiliated="true">Yankees</a> were eliminated in their Division League matchup against the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=5178ce4b653b3f2595c901f8f2ce61b7b9f57d4ca84aae49779238c461a9f6e9&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Ftoronto-blue-jays-tickets%2Fcategory%2F138308519" data-autoaffiliated="true">Blue Jays</a>. The <a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=0af690c41708ba4cf49677049cf1e886162a78d1660f63648a003bf1f38451c9&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fsan-diego-padres-tickets%2Fcategory%2F138310237" data-autoaffiliated="true">Padres</a> got eliminated in their Wild Card as well against the <a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=54b6d0c870317dce6d3999a1c897205699da3f56820681c34d0bb13ac5541882&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fchicago-cubs-tickets%2Fcategory%2F138308726" data-autoaffiliated="true">Cubs</a>, only for the Cubs to get cut against the Brewers this past weekend. Both the <a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=eb766580efada8f4bb5b2e065e46ce37b2119065e84baaba1e8d5b011d6495a2&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fcincinnati-reds-tickets%2Fgrouping%2F50024045" data-autoaffiliated="true">Reds</a> and the <a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=a3238a9fc243fb4e993a8f995d4efdbceecdb8a7aa2f1e8be3b1aff9950eda6d&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fphiladelphia-phillies-tickets%2Fperformer%2F4344" data-autoaffiliated="true">Phillies</a> lost to the <a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=2d27fd614acebbaca127757b2dfbc3fdee767081c84742a1e2f23d75735fb03f&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Flos-angeles-dodgers-tickets%2Fcategory%2F138300832" data-autoaffiliated="true">Dodgers</a> in their Wild Card and Division series games. The <a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=3c490a32e5dda28acc3c7b34adca092809205864d25af160a9f3c1a282a97a35&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fcleveland-guardians-tickets%2Fcategory%2F138309038" data-autoaffiliated="true">Guardians</a> got eliminated by the <a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=8e681a2dbeccc6e24041dbaf62fb47f9355f23dc81bdd74d57e672c76c3c8168&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fdetroit-tigers-tickets%2Fcategory%2F138300332" data-autoaffiliated="true">Tigers</a> in the Wild Card, only for the Tigers to be defeated by the <a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=8839849ef5e07bdd188803b0a0e1d308feca21088b9f0508f01b9ade1e1b6172&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fseattle-mariners-tickets%2Fgrouping%2F50022118" data-autoaffiliated="true">Mariners</a> in the Division series. The Mariners didn’t have to play in the Wild Card games because they’d clinched the AL (American League) West Division title. The <a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=5178ce4b653b3f2595c901f8f2ce61b7b9f57d4ca84aae49779238c461a9f6e9&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Ftoronto-blue-jays-tickets%2Fcategory%2F138308519" data-autoaffiliated="true">Blue Jays</a> didn’t have to play in the Wild Card games either because they’d taken the AL East Division title.</p><p>This leaves us four teams left competing before the season will ultimately come to a close, and we will be bounding back next Spring. We’re going to tell you how to get postseason tickets for these final games in this piece. Who will hit it out of the park and into this year’s World Series winning circle? Will it be another championship celebration for the boys in Los Angeles blues, or will another team possibly make history, grabbing their first World Series title in the history of their team? Either way, let’s get into it.</p><ul><li>See more: <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tickets/stubhub-review-fees">Is StubHub legit?</a> | <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/streaming/best-sports-streaming-services-apps-live">Best sports streaming services</a> | <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/streaming/how-to-watch-mlb-playoffs-live-streams-2025b">How to watch the MLB Playoffs</a></li></ul><h2 id="8ff7847e-9304-4461-bf8d-81a2fa2e545c" data-toc-id="8ff7847e-9304-4461-bf8d-81a2fa2e545c"><strong>Major League Baseball’s 2025 postseason sports schedule</strong></h2><p>There are currently two matchups left leading toward the World Series. Prices for tickets may vary depending on the final teams going to the World Series and where they play. While there are some dates filled in for possible dates of the big series, the finalized dates for the World Series are yet to be determined.</p><p>When considering buying tickets for upcoming games in the postseason on Stubhub, keep in mind that tickets will be refunded in the event that your team does not advance. Pricing may increase the more games that are played, as well.</p><table style="min-width: 125px;"><colgroup><col style="min-width: 25px;"/><col style="min-width: 25px;"/><col style="min-width: 25px;"/><col style="min-width: 25px;"/><col style="min-width: 25px;"/></colgroup><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date</strong></td><td><strong>Game type</strong></td><td><strong>City</strong></td><td><strong>Playing teams</strong></td><td><strong>Stubhub prices</strong></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">October 16, 2025</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">NLCS- Home game 1, series game 3</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Los Angeles, CA</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Los Angeles Dodgers v Milwaukee Brewers</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=ccb3f37baed82109bad35d791f9f33b00976cce2eeb29db342a151b57ae11540&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Flos-angeles-dodgers-los-angeles-tickets-10-16-2025%2Fevent%2F158988986%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">$107</a></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">October 17, 2025</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">NLCS- Home game 2, series game 4</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Los Angeles, CA</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Los Angeles Dodgers v Milwaukee Brewers</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=a0dbbbaf086bf7f6e33e1f9c277fa33487e68f35d13b7c02e4017e219df1f6a7&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Flos-angeles-dodgers-los-angeles-tickets-10-17-2025%2Fevent%2F158988984%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">$186</a></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">October 18, 2025*</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">NLCS- Home game 3, series game 5 (if necessary)</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Los Angeles, CA</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Los Angeles Dodgers v Milwaukee Brewers</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=24fa73f89f69e2c21fec048ed45ccb81ca4a270f2440d3ac3c61dc5e02968050&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Flos-angeles-dodgers-los-angeles-tickets-10-18-2025%2Fevent%2F158988987%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">$163</a></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">October 20, 2025*</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">NLCS- Home game 4, series game 6 (if necessary)</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Milwaukee, WI</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Los Angeles Dodgers v Milwaukee Brewers</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=b95addc468bf338324e6814870483604611e04b1ffd39b550e8ac8639e9a78d8&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fmilwaukee-brewers-milwaukee-tickets-10-20-2025%2Fevent%2F158987611%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">$196</a></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">October 21, 2025*</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">NLCS- Home game 5, series game 7 (if necessary)</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Milwaukee, WI</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Los Angeles Dodgers v Milwaukee Brewers</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=d9928f463fd8d345c132f3a28a76adcedc860a18ebf0803211a647bae20e80ab&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fmilwaukee-brewers-milwaukee-tickets-10-21-2025%2Fevent%2F158987612%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">$160</a></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">TBD October 25, 2025</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Home game 1, World Series</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Los Angeles, CA</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Dodgers v TBD</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=61a750a1ea8183214dc4f96492c9f7a201c7f371ffb9843dbf152040481aec70&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Flos-angeles-dodgers-los-angeles-tickets-10-25-2025%2Fevent%2F158989021" data-autoaffiliated="true">$1,057</a></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">TBD October 27, 2025</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Home game 2, World Series</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Los Angeles, CA</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Dodgers v TBD</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=faca61823b50a198995b4ef36a89d243baec48252f590d447750ab043cc01bb9&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Flos-angeles-dodgers-los-angeles-tickets-10-27-2025%2Fevent%2F158989020" data-autoaffiliated="true">$980</a></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">TBD October 31, 2025</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Home game 3, World Series</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Los Angeles, CA</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Dodgers v TBD</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=ecbd8b21740b130c4a99f2697ad60865ca64efce1d97cb9440ccf13c16dd6008&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Flos-angeles-dodgers-los-angeles-tickets-11-1-2025%2Fevent%2F158989022" data-autoaffiliated="true">$1,040</a></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">TBD November 1, 2025</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Home game 4, World Series</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Los Angeles, CA</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Dodgers v TBD</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=d59af7532f246a120da5555323508944f6f116ed3aa674bc8af4287ae0ed1fa8&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Flos-angeles-dodgers-los-angeles-tickets-11-3-2025%2Fevent%2F158989023%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">$1,091</a></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">TBD October 25, 2025</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Home game 1, World Series</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Milwaukee, WI</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Brewers v TBD</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=e9d32b059b700272df5708655f72055779c85ccc90708ddbf226b18c7a2fe975&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fmilwaukee-brewers-milwaukee-tickets-10-25-2025%2Fevent%2F158987645" data-autoaffiliated="true">$1,173</a></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">TBD October 27, 2025</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Home game 2, World Series</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Milwaukee, WI</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Brewers v TBD</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=e48054c8d7a980452bd7e1590199f8768d1bda67e3f3ebb5c6ba5190d27aceaf&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fmilwaukee-brewers-milwaukee-tickets-10-27-2025%2Fevent%2F158987644%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">$1,167</a></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">TBD October 31, 2025</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Home game 3, World Series</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Milwaukee, WI</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Brewers v TBD</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=c228e3bf84947ba20028607a636b48cf1bf8fbf8d15cc0de86e853bd1b9b91e7&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fmilwaukee-brewers-milwaukee-tickets-10-31-2025%2Fevent%2F158987632" data-autoaffiliated="true">$1,347</a></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">November 2, 2025</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Home game 4, World Series</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Milwaukee, WI</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Brewers v TBD</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=839abe5eb7ac90447279ae0810a141b8fd4c4623bfe4cadb41f442bfc18f7e7d&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fmilwaukee-brewers-milwaukee-tickets-11-2-2025%2Fevent%2F158987633%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">$1,347</a></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">October 15, 2025</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">ACLS- Home game 1, series game 3</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Seattle, WA</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Seattle Mariners v Toronto Blue Jays</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=e70af1a1617cf11ebd024316ef597a6883df07a6cf31ac7bd29d201aa1963054&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fseattle-mariners-seattle-tickets-10-15-2025%2Fevent%2F158996981%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">$303</a></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">October 16, 2025</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">ACLS- Home game 2, series game 4</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Seattle, WA</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Seattle Mariners v Toronto Blue Jays</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=34dbdef9af48727a30549ebdb69272a3e74a8fb08397c584cbde3d167e79a0b6&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fseattle-mariners-seattle-tickets-10-16-2025%2Fevent%2F158996982%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">$404</a></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">October 17, 2025*</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">ACLS- Home game 3, series game 5 (if necessary)</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Seattle, WA</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Seattle Mariners v Toronto Blue Jays</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=6893760ff6f4d6b874fe53d497d61591abeef2cb4ac28c5d3f7971baa34d9c0e&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fseattle-mariners-seattle-tickets-10-17-2025%2Fevent%2F158996983" data-autoaffiliated="true">$380</a></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">October 19, 2025*</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">ACLS- Home game 3, series game 6 (if necessary)</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Toronto, ON</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Seattle Mariners v Toronto Blue Jays</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=11f39735e660ffe3f9347e2965237b5b0c1c8db6ef989acbc2b6f8bcd039634f&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Ftoronto-blue-jays-toronto-tickets-10-19-2025%2Fevent%2F158986902" data-autoaffiliated="true">$135</a></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">October 20, 2025*</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">ACLS- Home game 4, series game 7 (if necessary)</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Toronto, ON</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Seattle Mariners v Toronto Blue Jays</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=7e530ad2026d2830e9ffdc2085af09ce750ef5f1314b02f34eda5db0cc81a8bf&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Ftoronto-blue-jays-toronto-tickets-10-20-2025%2Fevent%2F158986901%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">$133</a></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">TBD</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Home game 1, World Series</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Toronto, ON</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Blue Jays v TBD</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=af0625e4e801139427148047573e6f060c15638dfb800e88de8ac5e28f7b9a4f&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Ftoronto-blue-jays-toronto-tickets-10-25-2025%2Fevent%2F158986944%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">$899</a></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">TBD</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Home game 2, World Series</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Toronto, ON</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Blue Jays v TBD</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=75c21acdf10450d22ad8ca4758f282342bdc32f538bf516bdf6c080fc4f9e737&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Ftoronto-blue-jays-toronto-tickets-10-27-2025%2Fevent%2F158986945%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">$846</a></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">TBD</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Home game 3, World Series</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Toronto, ON</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Blue Jays v TBD</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=e9123378cc03a7a15bc8705374f8e5dd25d6efe93fdd2ae3e4ed65f728f70772&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Ftoronto-blue-jays-toronto-tickets-10-31-2025%2Fevent%2F158987180" data-autoaffiliated="true">$1,046</a></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">TBD</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Home game 4, World Series</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Toronto, ON</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Blue Jays v TBD</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=7470de31d70bc418e725cabd20de20a25709ffa6caea57aac0633b7321e845f5&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Ftoronto-blue-jays-toronto-tickets-11-2-2025%2Fevent%2F158987181%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">$1,343</a></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">TBD</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Home game 1, World Series</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Seattle, WA</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Seattle Mariners v TBD</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=a8626aa7934eb21a024b7c30ac319657f3f4d73b4b7b55e56bac08a7d2a4b124&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fseattle-mariners-seattle-tickets-10-25-2025%2Fevent%2F158997020" data-autoaffiliated="true">$1,521</a></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">TBD</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Home game 2, World Series</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Seattle, WA</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Seattle Mariners v TBD</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=4460b8e1da8a1bb40954a34d82707e25ed611f9129673ac06b4428e860e4d49e&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fseattle-mariners-seattle-tickets-10-27-2025%2Fevent%2F158997022%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">$1,722</a></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">TBD</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Home game 3, World Series</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Seattle, WA</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Seattle Mariners v TBD</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><a target="_blank" 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postseason</strong></h2><p>You can buy tickets for the games directly on <a target="_blank" href="http://mlb.com">MLB.com</a>, although you should expect to pay a premium for them.</p><p>Whether you buy tickets from Stubhub or directly, you will have protections for your purchases in the event that your teams do not advance. Like many other sporting events, tickets tend to potentially change in cost depending on how many you’re looking for as well.</p><p>You’ll also want to keep in mind that parking will significantly increase the cost of going to games. Parking at Dodger Stadium, for example, is limited but fills up quickly and isn’t cheap.</p><h2 id="bd2b82ee-3a21-453c-9a49-39b18b32cf07" data-toc-id="bd2b82ee-3a21-453c-9a49-39b18b32cf07"><strong>How much are postseason baseball tickets?</strong></h2><p>You can score limited original tickets on <a target="_blank" href="http://mlb.com">MLB.com</a>; however, they may come at a premium. Tickets for the Dodgers&#39; final NLCS games, for example, cost between $168 and $1,310. Stubhub has tickets for that same game available for $107 to $690.</p><p>If the Dodgers advance to the series, MLB has tickets. You can only buy a limited number of tickets per account, ranging from $881 to $1,314. The same tickets on Stubhub range between $1,057 and $2,775.</p><p>Keep in mind that Seattle has never attended nor won a World Series thus far, so if they do advance to those games, it’s going to be an expensive but historical experience for those who go. The first four games listed are the priciest of all the matchups pending.</p><h2 id="6cc4ca0e-3dc7-4fe7-910f-bd8d823c0ed3" data-toc-id="6cc4ca0e-3dc7-4fe7-910f-bd8d823c0ed3"><strong>Who is left playing in the postseason baseball games?</strong></h2><p>We’ve started to move on to the next series of games, which are actively in progress as the days go by. The series of games has been one for the books already for these teams, with fantastic (on the great and the abysmally bad) games ramping up to the final countdown of games to close the season.</p><p>Losses lead to different matchups going forward, with more to be determined in the coming weeks. Ultimately, we are down to the final four. The Dodgers are currently the lead runners-up against the Brewers. Seattle had some amazing games, bringing them to a matchup against the <a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=5178ce4b653b3f2595c901f8f2ce61b7b9f57d4ca84aae49779238c461a9f6e9&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Ftoronto-blue-jays-tickets%2Fcategory%2F138308519" data-autoaffiliated="true">Toronto Blue Jays</a>. There are some truly great games happening now with these final matchups (to the detriment of my neighbors who might be hearing me vocalizing as I watch), so no matter who you’re cheering for, the games are bound to be a series of energetic and lively enjoyment, especially if you’re right there witnessing it in the stands as the games happen.</p><h2 id="09c47511-17a4-42f7-b211-2c365a59bd1b" data-toc-id="09c47511-17a4-42f7-b211-2c365a59bd1b"><strong>Who is favored to win the World Series Championship?</strong></h2><p>As a Los Angeles resident, I would, of course, be silly not to say that I’m favoring our team to at least go to the World Series. Whether they win or not will be a journey, as many of us Dodger fans know that one of our ace pitchers, Clayton Kershaw, tends to bomb in some of the postseason games. He did <a target="_blank" href="https://www.mlb.com/news/clayton-kershaw-s-shaky-relief-appearance-in-nlds-game-3">abysmally last week in the matchup against the Phillies</a> on Thursday.</p><p>On the other hand, two of the four teams left haven&#39;t won a Series yet. Both the Mariners and the Brewers are without their World Series-winning rings. The last time that the Brewers went to the series was <a target="_blank" href="https://www.mlb.com/news/1982-world-series-recap">over 40 years ago in 1982</a>, where they ultimately bit the dust, losing in game 7 to the Cardinals. I’ve never personally seen the team go into the series, and while I’m not necessarily favoring them to win, it would be groovy for the underdog to advance &mdash; or so says the kid from the Chicago suburbs who saw that team break its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.mlb.com/news/chicago-cubs-history-of-curses-c206838320">infamous goat curse</a> where they hadn’t won a series in 103 years back in 2016.</p><p>That said, it seems that <a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116248448sg-20&amp;h=9005cdb82ab404daecfd3d54663d7b72763df3a9fa2468812f944e118d0bd8bc&amp;postID=68efe7f76a7c9db65fe83e5f&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftickets%2Fhow-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.espn.com%2Fmlb%2Fstory%2F_%2Fid%2F46556337%2Fmlb-playoffs-2025-alcs-nlcs-expert-predictions-dodgers-brewers-mariners-blue-jays" data-autoaffiliated="true">multiple</a> other <a target="_blank" href="https://www.si.com/betting/world-series-odds-dodgers-move-to-odds-on-favorite-blue-jays-stock-tanks-after-game-2-loss">outlets</a> are also favoring the home team I’ve come to in my adulthood to win this year’s series again. We have some amazing players here in Los Angeles, but it’s too soon to call it yet. Whoever you’re watching, we’re bound to see some amazing games.</p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tickets/how-to-get-postseason-baseball-tickets-mlb-playoffs-world-series">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  187.      <author>insider@insider.com (Jennifer Stavros)</author>
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  189.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 22:19:22 +0000</pubDate>
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  200.      <title>Pete Hegseth&#39;s &#39;warrior ethos&#39; speech is now mandatory viewing for the entire US military</title>
  201.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/hegseths-warrior-ethos-speech-now-mandatory-viewing-for-military-2025-10</link>
  202.      <description>US military personnel have until the end of the month to either watch the speech or read the transcript of the defense secretary&#39;s comments. </description>
  203.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/67f468db3fe8d3928362635b?format=jpeg" height="3784" width="5676" charset="" alt="Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth greets troops during a visit to Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 25, 2025."/><figcaption>Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth greets troops during a visit to Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 25, 2025.<p class="copyright">Sgt. Julian Elliott-Drouin, US Marine Corps.</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made his speech to generals and admirals mandatory viewing for the military.</li><li>A recent memo orders all personnel to watch the speech or review the transcript by October 31.</li><li>The speech highlighted issues like physical fitness, eliminating wokeness, and grooming standards.</li></ul><p>US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has made his recent speech to top military leaders on the &#34;warrior ethos&#34; mandatory for all American military personnel, according to a recently issued Department of Defense memo.</p><p>Hegseth&#39;s speech, delivered to hundreds of generals and admirals at a massive gathering late last month at <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/hegseth-tells-generals-admirals-no-more-fat-troops-or-beardos-2025-9">Marine Corps Base Quantico</a>, highlighted major <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-pentagon-chief-pete-hegseth-world-views-ukraine-china-2024-11">cultural shifts in the Pentagon</a>, including updated fitness and grooming standards.</p><p>&#34;Foolish and reckless political leaders set the wrong compass heading and we lost our way. We became the woke department. But not anymore,&#34; he said, outlining his expectations ahead of an address from President Donald Trump that touched on a wide range of topics, including <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-goes-off-about-ugly-stealth-warships-us-military-summit-2025-9">&#34;ugly&#34; ships</a> and the possible <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-considering-bringing-back-us-navy-battleships-2025-9">return of the battleship</a>.</p><p>According to an October 6 memo, which surfaced online and a Pentagon official indicated is real, Hegseth has ordered that &#34;leaders at every level will ensure all personnel will either watch the full recording or read the official transcript of the speech&#34; and review the policy changes for the department no later than October 31.</p><p>Hegseth said in the department memo that &#34;leaders at echelon must inculcate our cultural shift and ensure every member of the Department of War understands my guidance.&#34; The memo includes a link to the transcript and video recording of the secretary&#39;s speech, as well as a larger list of 11 memorandums issued by Hegseth on September 30.</p><p>&#34;The Secretary&#39;s speech was for the whole force,&#34; a Department of Defense official told Business Insider. &#34;This memo just reinforces that guidance.&#34; The memo was first reviewed and <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/15/politics/hegseth-speech-order-review-defense">reported</a> by CNN.</p><p>The 11 directives focus on a variety of topics, including consolidating or completely getting rid of mandatory trainings that don&#39;t have to do with warfighting and enforcing updated physical fitness and grooming guidelines.</p><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68f00c9f1c1f80efbec5ab89?format=jpeg" height="3667" width="5500" charset="" alt="Rows of US military generals and admirals sit together in a theater."/><figcaption>The unusual summit last month brought hundreds of the US military&#39;s top leaders together at Marine Corps Base Quantico.<p class="copyright">Kevin Lamarque/Reuters</p></figcaption></figure><p>In his speech last month, for which Hegseth ordered 800 generals and admirals to Quantico for an irregular summit, the secretary told leaders the military would &#34;restore a ruthless, dispassionate, and common sense application of standards&#34; and would no longer tolerate &#34;beardos&#34; as &#34;the era of rampant and ridiculous shaving profiles is done.&#34; </p><p>If troops want beards, he added, they&#39;d need to join special operations forces.</p><p>Hegseth also ordered mandatory daily physical training and twice-yearly fitness tests. &#34;It&#39;s tiring to look out at combat formations, or really any formation, and see fat troops,&#34; said Hegseth. &#34;Likewise, it&#39;s completely unacceptable to see fat generals in<strong> </strong>the Pentagon and leading commands around the country and the world.&#34;</p><p>There were also orders on upholding male standards for combat roles, reforming <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/pete-hegseths-new-eggshells-policy-has-military-women-worried-2025-5">military equal opportunity</a>, and reviewing the rules on hazing, bullying, and harassment, among other directives.</p><p>The Quantico speech highlighted just some of the secretary&#39;s and other <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/heres-hegseths-plan-to-remake-army-for-next-war-2025-5">Pentagon leadership&#39;s priorities</a> under the second Trump administration. Other changes in the department have included the ending of <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/whats-purged-from-government-military-sites-after-trump-order-2025-2">diversity, equity, and inclusion</a> policies and trainings and the elimination of anything that is not directly tied to what DoD officials consider to be <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/us-army-wants-more-troops-like-ones-in-alaska-secretary-2025-4">lethality and warfighting</a>.</p><p>Hegseth&#39;s speech was a high-profile showcase of these policies, as well as his approach to implementing these changes.</p><p>&#34;If the words I&#39;m speaking today are making your heart sink,&#34; Hegseth said, &#34;then you should do the honorable thing and resign.&#34;</p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/hegseths-warrior-ethos-speech-now-mandatory-viewing-for-military-2025-10">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  204.      <author>cpanella@businessinsider.com (Chris Panella)</author>
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  206.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:39:15 +0000</pubDate>
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  215.      <title>TikTok insiders and creators worry its powerful algorithm could lose its magic after a sale</title>
  216.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/tiktok-insiders-creators-worry-for-you-algorithm-after-sale-2025-10</link>
  217.      <description>As TikTok prepares to sell its US business, employees, creators, and researchers wonder about the future of its content algorithm.</description>
  218.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efde711c1f80efbec5a47a?format=jpeg" height="960" width="1920" charset="" alt="TikTok CEO Shou Chew and Oracle CEO Larry Ellison."/><figcaption>TikTok CEO Shou Chew and Oracle CEO Larry Ellison.<p class="copyright">Celal Gunes/Anadolu/Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images.</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>TikTok&#39;s owner, ByteDance, is expected to sell its US business to a buyer consortium.</li><li>The new owners will retrain TikTok&#39;s content-recommendation algorithm, the White House said.</li><li>TikTok staffers and creators worry the new &#34;For You&#34; page could degrade after a sale.</li></ul><p>There&#39;s a big question hanging over <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-signs-off-tiktok-deal-new-owners-oracle-data-2025-9">TikTok&#39;s pending sale</a>: What the heck is going to happen to the algo?</p><p>Transferring the algorithmic magic of TikTok&#39;s content-recommendation system is a key challenge facing <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/who-could-take-over-tiktok-us-business-investors-oracle-ellison-2025-9">Oracle&#39;s Larry Ellison</a> and a group of investors who the White House said are involved in a bid to buy TikTok&#39;s US business as part of a $14 billion deal.</p><p>&#34;The algo is what makes TikTok great,&#34; one current TikTok staffer said. &#34;Will a retrain be as good?&#34;</p><p>The spin-off plan laid out by the Trump administration is simple on its surface. TikTok&#39;s current owner, ByteDance, will hand over the keys to the business, including its US user data and algorithms, to new owners to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tiktok-ban-details-when-how-legal-cases-trump-options">comply with a divestment law</a>. Oracle will audit its algorithm, which will be &#34;retrained and operated in the United States outside of ByteDance&#39;s control,&#34; White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said last month.</p><p>The technical work will be complicated, researchers and TikTok employees said. Even using the term &#34;algorithm&#34; to describe <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tiktok-ads-sponsored-posts-for-you-page-affiliate-creators-promotion-2023-11">TikTok&#39;s content recommendation system</a> &mdash;&nbsp;which uses a broad array of signals to decide what to show each viewer &mdash; is an oversimplification, said Nicole Ellison, a professor at the University of Michigan School of Information who has coauthored two papers on TikTok&#39;s algorithmic personalization.</p><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6720df02a0a0cc14f224894b?format=jpeg" height="2415" width="3627" charset="" alt="Zhang Yiming, founder and global CEO of ByteDance, poses for the camera."/><figcaption>Zhang Yiming, founder and global CEO of ByteDance, is China&#39;s richest person, with personal wealth of $49.3 billion, according to an annual rich list.<p class="copyright">VCG/VCG via Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><p>The challenge for ByteDance, which was founded in China, is finding a way to hand over that complex system while guarding some of its trade secrets and boxing itself off from access to US user data in a manner that satisfies the US government. The task for <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tiktok-employees-questions-details-us-sale-2025-9">TikTok&#39;s new US owners</a> will be to retrain and maintain a new &#34;For You&#34; page without destroying what makes it compelling.</p><p>&#34;Whatever they do, I just hope it&#39;s still the same,&#34; said Winta Zesu, a comedy content creator with 1 million followers on TikTok. &#34;What we love about TikTok is the algorithm and how you just find exactly what you want.&#34;</p><p>TikTok and ByteDance did not respond to requests for comment.</p><h2 id="bff259ab-c1a1-4767-8163-54255d2d4891" data-toc-id="bff259ab-c1a1-4767-8163-54255d2d4891">The TikTok algorithm is a black box, but there are plenty of theories on it</h2><p>TikTok guards its <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-tiktok-algorithm-for-you-page-works-watch-time-report-2021-7">algorithm secrets</a> closely.</p><p>&#34;We don&#39;t know exactly how TikTok targets people for their content or their interests,&#34; said Julie Vera, a PhD candidate at the University of Washington who recently coauthored a paper on TikTok&#39;s FYP. &#34;It is a black box.&#34;</p><p>&#34;The algorithm is always such a mystery,&#34; said food content creator Jeremy Jacobowitz.</p><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efe1d41c1f80efbec5a4dd?format=jpeg" height="2184" width="3276" charset="" alt="TikTok creator Winta Zesu."/><figcaption>TikTok creator Winta Zesu.<p class="copyright">Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios</p></figcaption></figure><p>What we can assume is that the algorithm is more complicated than a single set of copy-paste code, Ellison said.</p><p>She said such systems were often governed by &#34;very complicated computational formulas that look at many, many, many data points about an individual, including their past behavior in a particular online space&#34; to predict what type of content they will engage with or enjoy.</p><p>Operating a <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tiktok-exec-gamed-algorithm-heating-boost-world-cup-taylor-swift-2023-3">recommendation system</a> that relies on a large set of signals, without sharing specific user data with ByteDance &mdash;&nbsp;as required by US law &mdash; could prove to be a headache for TikTok&#39;s new US owners.</p><h2 id="74d3b66b-cfc0-41bf-a1e7-b36a532347d7" data-toc-id="74d3b66b-cfc0-41bf-a1e7-b36a532347d7">How involved will ByteDance be after a sale?</h2><p>The future of the &#34;For You&#34; page depends partly on how involved ByteDance will be in the US spin-off and how it licenses its technology to the new entity, according to researchers and company insiders.</p><p>ByteDance is expected to retain a minority stake in the new company, but relinquish control over US data and other key aspects of the business to comply with the <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-tiktok-sale-ban-extension-third-time-law-congress-why-2025-6">divestment law</a>.</p><p>Uncoupling the content-recommendation algorithms from ByteDance&#39;s overall infrastructure and vast workforce of machine-learning scientists and engineers would likely change its outputs, said Paul Resnick, Ellison&#39;s colleague at the University of Michigan who studies recommendation systems and online polarization.</p><p>Even if ByteDance offered &#34;the whole code base and said, &#39;Yep, it&#39;s yours,&#39; if it didn&#39;t come with any people who were involved in creating that code base, it would be very, very hard to make good use of it,&#34; Resnick said.</p><p>The company has other options for opening up algorithm access without sharing its full code.</p><p>ByteDance could use an <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reference/what-is-an-api">application programming interface</a>, or API, for example. It already offers access to some content-recommendation models via an API product called &#34;BytePlus Recommend.&#34; However, the current API framework gives ByteDance access to user data, which would not comply with US law.</p><p>TikTok could also opt for something like a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tiktok-quietly-building-data-sharing-tool-advertisers-2023-8">data clean room</a>, a type of privacy-first technology popular in the advertising world that allows entities to compare data without sharing personal information. ByteDance built its own version a few years ago.</p><p>&#34;There are technical considerations and then there&#39;s the national security considerations, and different ways that they do this might have different technical costs,&#34; Resnick said.</p><p>There&#39;s also the possibility that <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.reuters.com/legal/transactional/bytedance-expected-play-big-role-new-us-tiktok-sources-say-2025-09-26/">ByteDance would retain</a> some control over the algorithm after a sale, as Reuters reported last month. Too much ByteDance involvement could risk pushback from Congress.</p><p>The divestment law &#34;set firm guardrails that prohibit cooperation between ByteDance and any prospective TikTok successor on the all-important recommendation algorithm, as well as preclude operational ties between the new entity and ByteDance,&#34; John Moolenaar, chair of the House Select Committee on China, said last month.</p><p>A former TikTok product staffer was skeptical that new owners would be able to replicate TikTok&#39;s magic without aid from ByteDance.</p><p>&#34;It will literally take years to retrain the thousands of models that power the TikTok algorithm,&#34; they said.</p><h2 id="cb43dc4e-3e19-4af6-8d9b-2263eff70f2f" data-toc-id="cb43dc4e-3e19-4af6-8d9b-2263eff70f2f">So, what happens to my curated TikTok feed?</h2><p>If TikTok US figures out how to securely lease ByteDance&#39;s algorithms, it may not take long for its &#34;retrained&#34; For You pages to look and feel different from the rest of the world&#39;s.</p><p>That could irk some of the app&#39;s users who have spent years building personalized feeds by liking videos and following creators.</p><p>&#34;There&#39;s this saying out there, &#39;TikTok knows you better than yourself,&#39;&#34; Vera said. The way TikTok serves us content is part of &#34;the magic&#34; of the app, she said.</p><p>A second current TikTok staffer wondered whether retraining the algorithm using US user data alone would make the outputs feel more US-focused rather than global, creating a US monoculture on the app.</p><p>Travel creator Gabby Beckford shared similar concerns.</p><p>&#34;I talk about different countries. I talk about global topics,&#34; said Beckford, adding how she&#39;s worried that an algorithm recreated in the US would lose some &#34;global perspective.&#34;</p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tiktok-insiders-creators-worry-for-you-algorithm-after-sale-2025-10">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  219.      <author>dwhateley@businessinsider.com (Dan Whateley,Sydney Bradley)</author>
  220.      <guid>https://www.businessinsider.com/tiktok-insiders-creators-worry-for-you-algorithm-after-sale-2025-10</guid>
  221.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:34:28 +0000</pubDate>
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  233.      <title>Wall Street&#39;s top execs couldn&#39;t stop bragging about their pipelines this earnings season</title>
  234.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/goldman-morgan-stanley-jpmorgan-citi-bofa-dealmaking-pipelines-2025-10</link>
  235.      <description>From Goldman to JPMorgan to BofA, Wall Street CEOs all struck a similar tone: the dealmaking &#34;pipeline&#34; is starting to flow.</description>
  236.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68effd665dbc4fd10daaebb8?format=jpeg" height="1440" width="1920" charset="" alt="From left: Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon; Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick."/><figcaption>From left: Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon; Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick.<p class="copyright">MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images; Jeenah Moon/Reuters</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>Wall Street&#39;s top bankers struck a bullish tone on deal pipelines and M&amp;A momentum this week.</li><li>Advisory, equity, and debt underwriting revenues jumped sharply across five major US banks.</li><li>Consultants say growing backlogs could lift banker pay as optimism stretches into 2026.</li></ul><p>If there was one buzzword to capture banking chiefs&#39; mood during third-quarter earnings week, it was &#34;pipeline.&#34;</p><p>In <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/dealmaking-rebound-goldman-jpmorgan-citi-exceed-expectations-q3-earnings-stock-2025-10">Wall Street</a> parlance, that refers to the backlog of deals <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/investment-banker-wall-street-rising-stars-dealmaking-2025-10">investment banks</a> are readying to bring to market &mdash; and from mega-merger powerhouses like Goldman Sachs to equity underwriting giants like Morgan Stanley, everyone was eager to emphasize that their pipelines are finally beginning to flow again.</p><p>Together, five of the biggest US banks reported broad-based improvement across advisory, equity, and debt underwriting &mdash; the first time in several years that deal activity has strengthened simultaneously across all three.</p><p>&#34;Our pipeline remains robust,&#34; <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/jpmorgan-hiring-top-bankers-resiliency-investment-push-2025-10">JPMorgan&#39;s</a> chief financial officer, Jeremy Barnum, told investors on Tuesday. &#34;I think it was the busiest summer we&#39;ve had in a long time in terms of announcement activity. We&#39;re seeing that play through into acquisition finance,&#34; he added later, pointing to a more positive rate environment.</p><p>At Bank of America, CFO Alastair Borthwick said deal flow was &#34;up this quarter, up over double digits. So we feel good about the pipeline.&#34;</p><p>&#34;It feels like a good environment&#34; for mergers, he added.</p><p>Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick also sounded optimistic, while acknowledging that it&#39;s impossible to read the future. &#34;Whether we are entering a golden age of investment banking remains to be seen, but it has been several years of chatter around green shoots, and now the flywheel is taking hold,&#34; he said during the firm&#39;s earnings call on Wednesday.</p><p>Here&#39;s how banking chiefs are thinking about the current prognosis for the three pillars of IB business: mergers, public issuances, and corporate lending.</p><h2 id="2b8f3aba-1618-45e9-adb1-2d9291310240" data-toc-id="2b8f3aba-1618-45e9-adb1-2d9291310240"><strong>Mergers and acquisitions</strong></h2><p><a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/goldman-sachs-job-cuts-ai-operations-overhaul-onegs-2025-10">Goldman Sachs</a> said the quarter had generated its &#34;third highest quarterly net revenues.&#34;</p><p>&#34;Recently, we hit the milestone of advising on over $1 trillion in announced M&amp;A volumes for 2025 year-to-date,&#34; CEO <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/goldman-sachs-david-solomon-stock-market-outlook-bull-market-economy-2025-10">David Solomon</a> said on Tuesday. He said financial sponsors are sitting on more than $1 trillion in so-called &#34;dry powder&#34; &mdash; liquidity waiting to be deployed &mdash; <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/goldman-ceo-david-solomon-ai-headcount-investment-spending-2025-10">leading Goldman</a> to conclude that &#34;the setup remains constructive.&#34;</p><p>Jane Fraser, the CEO of Citigroup, said the firm intends to wrap up the year &#34;with momentum into 2026.&#34; Her investment banking unit &mdash; which has been steered by former JPMorgan dealmaker Viswas Raghavan for the past year &mdash; saw revenues jump 17% quarter over quarter and 23% year on year to $1.15 billion.</p><h2 id="e5e644eb-e70f-4626-8bbc-d3ca0bd82f90" data-toc-id="e5e644eb-e70f-4626-8bbc-d3ca0bd82f90"><strong>Public issuances</strong></h2><p>Equity capital markets also showed renewed life.</p><p>Morgan Stanley reported equity underwriting revenues up 80% from a year ago, fueled by what it called &#34;record-breaking post-Labor Day issuance.&#34; Citi said equity underwriting grew 35%, while BofA&#39;s equity underwriting fees of $362 million climbed 34%.</p><p>Executives across the banks pointed to a <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/klarna-ipo-stock-price-investors-2025-9">backlog of IPOs</a> stretching into 2026 as companies prepare to return to public markets. One factor that could delay new listings and threaten the rebound is the <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/government-shutdown-what-to-know-2025-10">US government shutdown</a>, now entering its third week. Washington&#39;s gridlock has halted much of the day-to-day functioning of regulatory agencies, including the SEC, which oversees the IPO process.</p><h2 id="3ab55086-ca8c-4685-8aa1-02065fe2a978" data-toc-id="3ab55086-ca8c-4685-8aa1-02065fe2a978"><strong>Corporate loans and debt</strong></h2><p>Debt issuance followed the same trend.</p><p>At Citi, corporate lending revenues were up 39%, contributing to heightened IB revenues overall, while debt underwriting fees were up 19%. Bank of America&#39;s debt underwriting fees shot up 42% to $1.1 billion.</p><p>Chris Connors, a principal at the compensation consultancy Johnson Associates, told Business Insider that the results <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/wall-street-bonus-forecasts-johnson-associates-investment-banking-private-equity-2025-8">predicted healthy paydays</a> for bankers come year&#39;s end.</p><p>&#34;The signs are pointing positive for bonuses this year across the board,&#34; Connors told Business Insider on Tuesday. &#34;Advisory incentives are going to be up as well &mdash; the backlogs are strong, and I think there&#39;s just an optimism that the rest of the year is going to produce pretty positive results when it comes to M&amp;A.&#34;</p><p>The banks&#39; clients &#34;are more comfortable about the long-term outlook,&#34; he concluded, &#34;and optimistic that deals are going to get done in the fourth quarter.&#34;</p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/goldman-morgan-stanley-jpmorgan-citi-bofa-dealmaking-pipelines-2025-10">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  237.      <author>ralexander@insider.com (Reed Alexander)</author>
  238.      <guid>https://www.businessinsider.com/goldman-morgan-stanley-jpmorgan-citi-bofa-dealmaking-pipelines-2025-10</guid>
  239.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:22:27 +0000</pubDate>
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  254.      <title>Top YouTuber MrBeast is laying the groundwork for a finance venture</title>
  255.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/youtube-star-mrbeast-taking-steps-to-launch-financial-services-2025-10</link>
  256.      <description>Top YouTuber MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, is eyeing an expansion into financial services, per a trademark filing and investor deck.</description>
  257.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68f003421c1f80efbec5a9f9?format=jpeg" height="2231" width="2975" charset="" alt="MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson"/><figcaption>MrBeast, a.k.a. Jimmy Donaldson, is eyeing branching out into banking services<p class="copyright">Bryan Steffy/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>MrBeast is exploring offering financial services as part of his business, according to investor materials and a new trademark filing.</li><li>The trademark filing lists the name &#34;MrBeast Financial.&#34;</li><li>The top YouTuber has launched or eyed a variety of ventures, from candy bars to a mobile service.</li></ul><p>MrBeast, who <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mrbeast-beast-industries-business-profit-strategy-2025-8">built a brand</a> on stunt videos featuring cash giveaways, wants to help his fans manage their money.</p><p>The world&#39;s top YouTuber, who has 445 million subscribers, is laying the groundwork to expand into financial services, according to a new trademark application and investor materials viewed by Business Insider.</p><p>The application, filed with the US Trademark and Patent Office on October 13, lists plans for a &#34;mobile app and online services for a range of banking, financial advisory, crypto exchange, and other services.&#34; It would exist under the &#34;MrBeast Financial&#34; brand.</p><p>The trademark application aligns with a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mrbeast-pitch-deck-creator-marketplace-replicate-success-2025-3">2025 fundraising pitch deck</a> that outlined plans to expand into fintech, which was viewed by Business Insider. That deck described customized offerings that would target MrBeast&#39;s audience, supported by financial literacy content. The deck listed nine potential offerings, including student loans, insurance, and credit insights. It said the company would launch by partnering with a fintech company to leverage its existing infrastructure &#34;while avoiding regulatory, credit risk, and capital requirement.&#34;</p><p>The deck provided no timeframe for a launch, but companies that file for a trademark are required to submit a sworn statement stating their intention to use it. In the investor deck, the potential offering was referred to by a slightly different name, &#34;Beast Financial.&#34; </p><p>A spokesperson for MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, declined to comment.</p><p>Some creators, including <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/step-no-fee-digital-bank-teens-launches-charli-damelio-tiktok-2020-9">TikToker Charli D&#39;Amelio,</a> have invested in fintech firms. However, it&#39;s unusual for a creator to enter a field like banking themselves because of the regulation involved, said trademark attorney Josh Gerben, whose firm works with entrepreneurs, a variety of companies, celebrities, and pro athletes. Even in the context of a licensing deal, there&#39;s a reputational risk when people&#39;s money is involved.</p><p>&#34;You&#39;re putting your brand&#39;s reputation on the line,&#34; Gerben said. &#34;If you&#39;re doing an energy drink or clothing line, the chances of things going wrong is pretty low.&#34;</p><p>Donaldson has already dabbled in the fintech world. In 2024, fintech company <a target="_blank" href="https://www.moneylion.com/BeastGames">MoneyLion sponsored</a> a $4.2 million giveaway tied to the creator&#39;s Amazon Prime Video show &#34;Beast Games.&#34;</p><p>Donaldson has also spoken publicly about the topic of personal finance, including its relevance to his own life. He previously made videos asking college kids how much money they had in student debt. He&#39;s spoken about being a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mrbeast">billionaire on paper,</a> and in 2024, he said his mom <a target="_blank" href="https://fortune.com/2024/02/16/how-rich-is-mrbeast-youtube-influencer-net-worth-creator-economy/">controlled his bank account</a>.</p><p>Donaldson&#39;s company, Beast Industries, has sought to bring more <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mrbeast-beast-industries-business-profit-strategy-2025-8">financial discipline</a> to its operation under <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mrbeast-beast-industries-business-profit-strategy-2025-8">CEO Jeffrey Housenbold,</a> who was hired last year.</p><p>Donaldson has made a series of big bets outside YouTube in the last few years, including launching a chocolate brand, Feastables, and a lunch food brand dubbed Lunchly. He also hinted in investor materials about plans to build a creator platform and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mrbeast-plans-phone-company-mvno-ryan-reynolds-mint-mobile-2025-9">mobile phone service</a> in the vein of Ryan Reynolds&#39; Mint Mobile.</p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/youtube-star-mrbeast-taking-steps-to-launch-financial-services-2025-10">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  258.      <author>lmoses@insider.com (Lucia Moses,Dan Whateley,Geoff Weiss)</author>
  259.      <guid>https://www.businessinsider.com/youtube-star-mrbeast-taking-steps-to-launch-financial-services-2025-10</guid>
  260.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:14:35 +0000</pubDate>
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  274.      <title>42 offbeat-but-genius stocking stuffer ideas for everyone in the family</title>
  275.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/gifts/stocking-stuffers-ideas</link>
  276.      <description>We&#39;ve rounded up  42 stocking stuffers that are quirky, useful, or a little bit of both. </description>
  277.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="headline-regular financial-disclaimer">When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/insider-reviews-expertise-in-product-reviews">Learn more</a></p><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68f008a91c1f80efbec5aac5?format=jpeg" height="600" width="1200" charset="" alt="Collage of colorful and playful gift items set against a rainbow gradient background. Featured products include a gingham fan, wacky waving tube guy toy, red mechanical rose vase, retro-style cream clock, glowing dog nightlight, rainbow-shaped hair clips, galaxy projection orb, designer-style lunch tote, twin packs of Fishwife tinned tuna, green and orange twisted goblet, and a pair of quirky earrings."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amazon, CoolCrew, Land&#39;s End, LEGO, Fishwife</p></figcaption></figure><p>For many people, stocking stuffers fall into one of two categories: boring essentials like socks and dental floss, or wildly impractical products and gag gifts we&#39;ll never actually use. But guess what? There&#39;s a third option. The best stocking stuffers are <em>both</em> fun and useful.</p><p>While it may take a little more time to hunt these types of items down, the effort is sure to pay off when your recipient is surprised &mdash; and delighted. And the good news is, we&#39;ve already done all of the legwork for you by rounding up some crowd-pleasing options.</p><p>The beauty of stocking stuffers is that you don&#39;t have to spend a lot to make your recipient smile &mdash; as the old saying goes, it&#39;s the thought that counts here.</p><p>Whether you&#39;re seeking the kind of knickknacks your Gen Z kid will brag about on Instagram, or you need a few small but meaningful tokens to gift your spouse or partner, here are some of the best stocking stuffers to add to your cart stat.</p><div id="slideshow"><div class="slide">A parrot wine opener<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6763071d5cddac6581d6b02b?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="parrot wine opener"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amazon</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=529dccb1eda1985ad6e3204153a8f7a1f6457f9ca7b6cb85e7e5f964b81ef8da&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FOTOTO-OT955-Pinot%2Fdp%2FB09VPLLFS2%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>Pinot Parrot Wine Opener, $20 on Amazon</strong></a></p><p>This delightful parrot wine opener is both highly functional and a whimsical conversation piece. It&#39;s also incredibly satisfying to watch the bird spread its wings as the cork pops out.</p></div><div class="slide">A bag for their bag<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68eecac5cc993f9955d035fe?format=jpeg" height="1500" width="2000" charset="" alt="mini land&#39;s end canvas bag"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Land&#39;s End</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=4ebe4915cf7642b2d093af127449c889cad49c0cd99ad3a9faf381edb73802f8&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.landsend.com%2Fproducts%2Fmicro-canvas-tote-charm%2Fid_388831%3Fattributes%3D4458%26source%3DGS%26currency%3DUSD%26geo%3DUS%26skumv%3D6353372%26promotion-code%3DHARVESTING%26promotion-pin%3D0%26utm_source%3Dgoogle%26utm_medium%3Dcpc%26utm_campaign%3DPMG_SEM_GGL_LF_US_PLA_X_X_ALLPRODUCTS_ALL_BR_X%26cm_mmc%3D139971612%26SC%3Dpla_non-brand%26CMPGN%3D11383290717%26ADGRP%3D152032675133%26KYW%3D%26MT%3D%26DV%3Dc%26PID%3D6353372%26TRGT%3Dpla-980313998537%26gclid%3DCj0KCQjw6bfHBhDNARIsAIGsqLiXiGwqoH-eFZ_pf3MRTLYGfmMVZYZnKQH0ApuurBG80sRZUiWyG9YaAjbPEALw_wcB%26CH%3DGoogle%2520AdWords%26gad_source%3D1%26gad_campaignid%3D11383290717%26gbraid%3D0AAAAAD0LEXHXQlcc8luGgIpzzt8XjCFGG" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>Mirco Canvas Tote Charm, Land&#39;s End</strong></a></p><p>This tiny Land&#39;s End tote charm is made from the same material as their iconic canvas bags. Use it as a keychain or hang it on your big Land&#39;s End tote for an adorable bag-ception.</p></div><div class="slide">A mini inflatable tube guy<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efff951c1f80efbec5a953?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="mini inflatable tube guy on yellow background"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amazon</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=d616c26a540a9f6682a86811fbbb4b7d1f8281dedf19cd9217d9112fc9de41bb&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FWacky-Waving-Inflatable-Miniature-Editions%2Fdp%2F0762462876%2Fref%3Dsr_1_28%3Fdib%3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.9o9sshKxKWkoNwmDSIzE395TfqspzmO1FIyJgJFFv_Fa9bmSflUtj-I4yA378ZmckNFo5rwp6h_gb4xBkB5l6-KMLpUwNOkxQGTnJhqIL8e_TuuwVPS0zfjOCFgMm2AOthqDeK1FfCvC7lBKau-A3ARg2CJxCV7GA8MrMdYlHpRAKzoFmNQD-hqmO1BgJg6VXv9wK72Fvuq7EbDM-Ve5VlGidCXYT4gciEzUh303OBJQJkb06oHRrakouJEzq8wyte08l_V4hDqjhxTtjFItswk94xzS9gw1pWtayz01CHo.1LvuQibMJvu6U8fRtArudPRQqN84RUpprSs1v_6ryLA%26dib_tag%3Dse%26keywords%3Dquirky%2Bgifts%26qid%3D1760550089%26sr%3D8-28" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guy, $13 on Amazon</strong></a></p><p>You don&#39;t have to be slashing prices on used cars to put up this inflatable waving tube guy. He&#39;s sure to delight your kids or coworkers alike. </p></div><div class="slide">The most adorable nightlight<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/67632619b1d5f0276b36b9d9?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="puppy night light"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amazon</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=84803c414ef61889730d703e1f8295a5386cc58f5a4ba93dfbe8ca5613027663&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLOHAS-LED-Christmas-Birthday-Nightlight%2Fdp%2FB0CN34Q58Y%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>L LOHAS LED Plug-in Puppy Night Light on Amazon</strong></a></p><p>Let this cute puppy illuminate your way at night with eight different colors and three different brightness levels.</p></div><div class="slide">Roses that will last forever<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/676336d1b1d5f0276b36cafa?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="lego roses"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amazon</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=86ec057b58f8a64afd43cb1d736dedbc98e7a7da991ff2238b24b61695b6f16d&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FBuilding-Valentines-Botanical-Collection-Together%2Fdp%2FB0BH45SNRM" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>Lego roses, $14.97 on Amazon</strong></a></p><p>This tiny Lego kit is just as fun to put together as it is to look at. At only 120 pieces, it&#39;s small enough to assemble on Christmas morning.</p></div><div class="slide">The prettiest jigger around<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/676321f1b1d5f0276b36b6d2?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="glass jigger"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amazon</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=0992c00a6b003195a1cafe823f9125d5c1f39d17c7069897a2446d3e0910c993&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fban-do-Cocktail-Measuring-Jigger-Double%2Fdp%2FB0DD4LVGC4" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>ban.do Cocktail Measuring Jigger, $17.95 on Amazon</strong></a></p><p>This stunning green glass jigger is worthy of display on a bar cart. In fact, they might have to get a bar cart just so they can show this one off.</p></div><div class="slide">A fashionable fidget toy<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/67633aa55cddac6581d6d237?format=jpeg" height="521" width="695" charset="" alt="fidget ring"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amazon</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=463b7006d9ae77b3212fe2f38a9e70489e609d51361fa39201fad4378ab6811b&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FUdolfly-Spinner-Fidget-Anxiety-Titanium%2Fdp%2FB0CDSN17B3%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>Fidget ring, $14.98 on Amazon</strong></a></p><p>This spinner ring is perfect for occupying the hands of your most fidgety loved one. The sensation of spinning the outer part of the ring is so satisfying that you might need to get one for yourself.</p></div><div class="slide">Trendy hair clips<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68eece54cc993f9955d03628?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="Emi Jay hair clips"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Emi Jay</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=542133d29a9f4e74de5f21802e66395412e693e05e35cfa4c23320ceda26cba7&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.emijay.com%2Fcollections%2Fbest-sellers" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>Emi Jay claw clips, $36</strong></a></p><p>If you have a teen in your life (or any young person with long hair), they&#39;ll definitely appreciate this clip from trendy hair care brand EmiJay. They&#39;re more expensive than typical claw clips, but the brad is definitely a teen status symbol. </p></div><div class="slide">A fun hand fan to stay cool<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68f000c5cc993f9955d045ec?format=jpeg" height="1467" width="2200" charset="" alt="cool crew hand fan"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">coolcrew</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://coolcrewco.com/collections/all"><strong>Shop a collection of joyfully designed hand fans, $28 from a mother-daughter-founded small business, CoolCrew</strong></a></p><p>Hand fans are the chicest way to stay cool. These ones from CoolCrew come in tons of quirky patterns, are stiff enough to offer a strong breeze, and arrive in a beautiful box. </p></div><div class="slide">A phone accessory that really lives up to the hype<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/67632b6d5cddac6581d6c319?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="pop sockets"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">PopSocket</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=9869bb65bfe39adaf28f7251850f204a30cbddb1d14a6bb467da159340902754&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.popsockets.com%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>PopSockets Grip, from $22, available at PopSockets</strong></a></p><p>We know &mdash; PopSockets Grips are everywhere. But there&#39;s a reason why&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/popsocket-review-phone-grip-2018-10">even naysayers have been convinced</a>. They offer a strong grip on your phone, double as a stand, and come in many different colors and prints.&nbsp;</p></div><div class="slide">For the space cadet<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6763248bb1d5f0276b36b847?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="space lamp"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amazon</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=7b0b88b964306479ea28e172fdadf1ffad4f88e9733c2944a9763cd40f52e32c&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FSolar-System-Model-Crystal-3-15inch%2Fdp%2FB09FRZGXHV" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>3D Galaxy Model Crystal Ball Led Lamp Base, $25 on Amazon</strong></a></p><p>This tiny table light can change color, and you can choose from many different astronomy-themed designs. From our solar system to a full galaxy and even a little astronaut sitting on the moon.</p></div><div class="slide">The very best socks<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/654e97a936d588dc55cecf68?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="Side by side images. On the left, a model wearing knee-high Bombas compression socks against a blue background. On the right, several pairs of striped crew socks laid out on a sherpa rug."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Bombas</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored noindex" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=d056c06aef090779583745c78fc2a3bc2578de4de01263ccf6094a68b82b8fed&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fbombas.com%2Fcollections%2Fsocks-by-height" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong><u>Bombas socks, starting at $10 a pair at Bombas</u></strong></a></p><p>Socks make excellent stocking stuffers and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/bombas-socks-review"><u>Bombas socks are the best we&#39;ve ever worn</u></a> &mdash; they use a honeycomb weave for extra arch support and come in an array of fun colors. Buy a multi-pack and split them among multiple stockings, or gift &#39;em all to one lucky recipient. As a bonus, Bombas will donate a pair of socks to those in need for every pair purchased, so your gift goes a little further.</p></div><div class="slide">A chic bottle of hand sanitizer<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6387c62fd346c1001894a05f?format=jpeg" height="730" width="974" charset="" alt="Person&#39;s hand spraying Touchland Power Mist hand sanitizer."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Touchland</p></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Touchland Power Mist Hand Sanitizer, available at </strong><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=e2ca90aca96f0c82b3c05fd1ddaca05d6d6aa5e68262a3bcd803e43777148e40&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ulta.com%2Fp%2Fpower-mist-pure-lavender-pimprod2034011" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>Ulta</strong></a><strong> and </strong><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=e3a05ed37c9c23a3c1fca1000e132c65d3506fd194c7a4c0d6c0136269464884&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ftouchland.com%2Fproducts%2Fpower-mist-30ml%3Fvariant%3D39395659644998" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>Touchland</strong></a><strong>, from&nbsp;$7.50</strong></p><p>Hand sanitizer is a staple during the winter season. This slim and stylish option from Touchland fits right in their pocket for everyday use.</p></div><div class="slide">A handheld milk frother<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6262fadf9f65660019064c5b?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="PowerLix Handheld Milk Frother in its stand on a counter next to a latte and a plate of toast."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amazon</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=95489c9a1033d5108f54a008dbd97c497cf3daf71f56465991dec65c5e214ac7&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB099HJHT8G%3Fth%3D1" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>PowerLix Handheld Milk Frother, available at Amazon for $7.99</strong></a></p><p>The perfect addition to any coffee bar, this handheld frother quickly whips up barista-level beverages and is a great gift for any latte lover.</p></div><div class="slide">A pastel bedside clock<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6763393e5cddac6581d6d1bb?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="yellow clock"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amazon</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=2c167de8fc9487e41da793c7854d4324139677fa8ed5d2ebe0b5d3c1841141f5&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fmooas-Marshmallow-Aesthetic-Non-Ticking-Livingroom%2Fdp%2FB0D5H69K37%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>Available at Amazon for $21.99</strong></a></p><p>This small analog clock is the perfect bedside companion for your friend who is always talking about quitting their phone addiction (noble goals). It&#39;s the perfect screen-free way to keep track of time. And it&#39;s cute, too.</p></div><div class="slide">A fancy-as-heck cold-pressed truffle oil<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/672d06f4192f52589856c0af?format=jpeg" height="509" width="679" charset="" alt="truffle hunter truffle oil"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amazon</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=4061f9b48e6b3fec606cefd13a7d3bb7e25cd844429ad1bc342fe4599a613ec2&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FTruffleHunter-White-Truffle-Oil-3-38%2Fdp%2FB007D7OUE0%2Fref%3Dsr_1_13_sspa%3Fcrid%3DGVJOB5SWJYNL%26dib%3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ds6l3axq-BM0g0-buxAfX9I3vhcNlul8BklSeKoSmL_JWBVzz2_ddfpRGmi9Iui3umtxKLp8V2KEUgcetriVAyXo9Z7r2tzwTTe4SAbEdTAm1aqF7EFoXGOf-IjHOzyfLofnh_HIjX5GKpi-V30Utlkk103MrJpgNTZCcjT9VIWLuVL3v4uB7MmveVG81XGeTxLrg57SiEfBjEdeZ4u4_ln3mtbBfYpYG-eRG5iDz2yVARAmSPRAUnb1Alk7NZ_ZivsZ7cZzvT3OJSJaJL__eHoCSVlWFF4PmgYmhWbjQy4.uYolh1J7yav4J0Mj66yJCGdKm-sjJkklm3yPhgzhSqY%26dib_tag%3Dse%26keywords%3Dtruffle%252Boil%26qid%3D1730831699%26sprefix%3Dtruffle%252Boi%252Caps%252C143%26sr%3D8-13-spons%26sp_csd%3Dd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY%26th%3D1" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>TruffleHunter - White Truffle Oil, $14.95 from Amazon</strong></a></p><p>For the foodie in your life &mdash; even just a modest drizzle of this high-quality, cold-pressed truffle oil can add some powerfully rich and earthy flavor to pasta, pizzas, and risottos.</p></div><div class="slide">A ski trip in a candle<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/67630c436c531c315b890512?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="royal pine"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Vacation</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=e77d612b9da3a4b6a1be8ec9262a8922c515521124a231c071a3a267309bda62&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%2F%3Fid%3D35871X943606%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.vacation.inc%252Fproducts%252Froyal-pine-deluxe"><strong>Royal Pine Deluxe candle, $36 from Vacation</strong></a></p><p>Vacation makes our favorite summer-scented sunscreen, but they&#39;ve taken a trip from the beach to the mountains with this quintessentially Christmas-smelling candle. Pretend you&#39;re spending the winter in Aspen with this pine and fir olfactory bouquet.</p></div><div class="slide">Gatsby-worthy cocktail picks<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6763089a0a6d56a4f9c1dee8?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="cocktail picks"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amazon</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=21c18645db9eb9eb2d8541e482d51735c1ed19f401e2c045a06d67e0230a4e98&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FViski-Belmont-Deco-Cocktail-Picks%2Fdp%2FB07TJTCSNZ%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>Viski Gold Art Deco Cocktail Picks, 4 for $18 on Amazon</strong></a></p><p>Make every cocktail a piece of art with these 1920s-inspired cocktail picks. They look fantastic in martinis and Manhattans alike.</p></div><div class="slide">A must-have set that promises fuss-free face washing<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/672bcbd5192f525898568913?format=jpeg" height="1350" width="1800" charset="" alt="The Cloudpuff Headband + Wristband"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Sleepy Tie</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=9896897f38ab9194b524a22cb73620eb20c47796ce5e19ea0794f6e6daf625ac&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%2F%3Fid%3D35871X943606%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fthesleepytie.com%252Fproducts%252Fthe-cloudpuff-headband-wristband-in-rose"><strong>The Cloudpuff Headband and Wristband, $15 at Sleepy Tie</strong></a></p><p>Up their skincare game with this ultra useful set, which includes a plush headband to protect their hair and wristbands to catch any pesky drips during their face-washing routine.</p></div><div class="slide">A Diamond Dazzle Stik for their new jewelry<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6763350bb1d5f0276b36c91d?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="diamond dazzle"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amazon</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=7cd610fc1c925893ee626ba702729c59fec3f27a5295a07e8c46245577caefb7&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FConnoisseurs-1050-Diamond-Dazzle-Stick%2Fdp%2FB00459VM6I%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>CONNOISSEURS Diamond Dazzle Stik, $10 on Amazon</strong></a></p><p>This pen is the perfect stick-in-your-purse solution for polishing an engagement ring or any other kind of diamond jewelry. When you rub it on a diamond, it foams up. You just wash it off with water, and <em>voilà, </em>a sparkling gem.</p></div><div class="slide">A fidget toy for kids and adults<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6387cdd5d346c1001894a29a?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="Splatter painted Infinity Cube Fidget Toy on a desktop next to two small plants and a clock."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amazon</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=5c36f68e119b611f6c13dd012cac4317fe68f65dc7df6bd8192eea4f9f21ddac&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB071X8S8WQ" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>Infinity Cube Fidget Toy, available at Amazon, $8.99</strong></a></p><p>People young and old can enjoy this cube fidget toy that keeps the mind sharp while helping to reduce anxiety and restlessness.</p></div><div class="slide">A silk sleep mask worthy of a nap at the Ritz<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/676309c70a6d56a4f9c1df37?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="silk sleep mask"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Clementine</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=49c3d188be7edc118c8a7914f420bb55a185f25a74ee291eeafe95b082a1587c&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%2F%3Fid%3D35871X943606%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.sleepwithclementine.com%252Fproducts%252Fsilk-sleep-mask%253Fvariant%253D42049932165326"><strong>The organic silk sleep mask, $74 at Clementine</strong></a></p><p>We tested tons of brands for our article on the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/best-silk-pajamas">best silk pajamas</a>, and Clementine&#39;s silk outshone even the most luxurious of them all. This sleep mask is made of the highest grade 22 momme, 6A silk, which feels like liquid against your skin.</p></div><div class="slide">Cute lid lifts that allow steam to escape so their pots won&#39;t boil over<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5d6434162e22af137c70521a?format=jpeg" height="600" width="800" charset="" alt="Pig-shaped silicone Tovolo Pot Lid Lift holding up the lid on a metal pot."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amazon</p></figcaption></figure><p id="title"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=71130042c1f5b3f0e9b872282a1b87792ba47761397f0d5f04f92c56c713957e&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB00JRXQ5IW" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>Tovolo Farm Animal Pot Lid Lifts (Set of 3), available at Amazon, $14.94</strong></a></p><p>Add a little personality to their kitchen with these heat-resistant silicone lid lifts. They&#39;re also available in sheep and smiley-face varieties.&nbsp;</p></div><div class="slide">Fancy tinned fish<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efd7c21c1f80efbec5a3d3?format=jpeg" height="509" width="679" charset="" alt="Fishwife variety pack"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amazon</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=11d37470ecd15cdbc4bd1bab4cccfc769377a610fde0e5aa413c5fe3708afbff&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FFishwife-Starter-Variety-including-Sardines%2Fdp%2FB0CQKK5XHX%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>Fishwife Starter 7-pack, $72 on Amazon</strong></a></p><p>If your family is a tinned fish family, this is the ultimate treat. Fishwife&#39;s creations are a far cry from grocery store canned tuna. They have lots of gourmet flavors, including my favorite &mdash; the smoked salmon with chili crips.</p></div><div class="slide">A quirky claw clip<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/676314af0a6d56a4f9c1e350?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="rainbow claw clip"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amazon</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=0273632f6410e78e7d3abe6b953cc475601efa66076ea96e135486149afb3c0d&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FRainbow-Acrylic-Acetate-Barrettes-Accessory%2Fdp%2FB0C5HJ7V36%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>Rainbow Claw Clip, $9 on Amazon</strong></a></p><p>This whimsical claw clip is perfect for the Gen Z-er in your life.</p></div><div class="slide">A teeny tiny speaker<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/676340505cddac6581d6d3a2?format=jpeg" height="509" width="679" charset="" alt="mini speaker"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amazon</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=d8eded1a35e458608ea4f114b7d767f37b3125cf2b5cd0e972cfa575ef8a7389&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FPortable-Bluetooth-Speaker-Radiator-Perfect%2Fdp%2FB07F9NGRKF" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>Pro Portable Bluetooth Speaker, $20 on Amazon</strong></a></p><p>This mini speaker has over 45K reviews on Amazon with four-and-a-half stars. Despite its size, it packs a punch when it comes to volume and bass.</p></div><div class="slide">A jewelry travel case<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6387bfbdc989f000184c1542?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="Person&#39;s hand holding a Mini Jewelry Travel Case filled with various earrings, rings, and necklaces."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amazon</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=c1fd196154bf0a66ba582169eeecbd9fe91bd7a1c0e054d42d227befde9a2430&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB09YDM2NG9" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>VOMNA Mini Jewelry Travel Case, available at Amazon, $7.99</strong></a></p><p>Avid travelers will love this mini jewelry case that easily stores everything from necklaces to rings. It also comes in a variety of pretty colors.</p></div><div class="slide">Date night decision-making dice<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/672d0511192f52589856bf0b?format=jpeg" height="1125" width="1500" charset="" alt="date night dice"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amazon</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=9c34eb8a6a24426117f0bfc4b505ebaf7a17289bfbba4e4f2108c646cf55a722&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FCouples-Gifts-Girlfriend-Boyfriend-Anniversary%2Fdp%2FB0BLBXSZN5%2Fref%3Dsr_1_4%3Fcrid%3DG4LD4D3L1RIY%26dib%3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.O4XcSXAxfr1rrZ7IgVkN0VGgneDlFfEMynHBpbbGcITbHF6tbyFbLD2VbHiYidnSSx3ysRA6y_dKFINmadLX2Xnd0OGroP_5Ft-RaSDpdCnmIffBIhh712YBAqXMAfGIliPlydtAxM_2n8hcAKOYJNyJcAgB0dWk_KlavJ00gf5BeK8hSPhGHdy3oekRC_CRQ2sUsexqO4CaEtonkiR2-fRf1TJEDLRpTvuQjnUsb1c03J0InVsbPf8xde176MDxtyZnCnAvle4Ax83EDxczhoYnueYet57RgVF1xtyGL8I.X807kBA_z6z3Wrt9m5QYiDvBxgMzXPqXJ1kROQX3aqE%26dib_tag%3Dse%26keywords%3DDate%2BNight%2Bfood%2BDice%2Bfor%2Bcouples%26qid%3D1730833540%26s%3Dtoys-and-games%26sprefix%3Ddate%2Bnight%2Bfood%2Bdice%2Bfor%2Bcouple%252Ctoys-and-games%252C88%26sr%3D1-4" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>KLUBI Date Night Dice for Couples, $19.97 on Amazon</strong></a></p><p>Give your favorite couple the gift of easy dining decisions with this genius set of dice, which they can roll on their next date night.</p></div><div class="slide">A collapsible travel cup<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6387cac5c989f000184c17d4?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="Set of different colors of JBER Silicone Collapsible Travel Cup flattened, with one cup expanded in the background holding chestnuts."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amazon</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=46092e80bd67a11f6bf4143617a6a2ddb4d6eb50f3e9bd2bf3e41e540a4c5e40&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB07MQ4Y156" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>JBER Silicone Collapsible Travel Cup, available at Amazon, $8.99</strong></a></p><p>Whether your recipient is outdoorsy or not, this collapsible, space-saving travel cup will come in handy. It&#39;s made from food-grade silicone and stainless steel so it&#39;s durable, flexible, and easy to clean.</p></div><div class="slide">Hair ties that won&#39;t cause breakage<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6388cddeb4290800185cc034?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="Person securing their hair in a bun using Invisibobble Original Traceless Spiral Hair Ties"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amazon</p></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Invisibobble Original Traceless Spiral Hair Ties, available at </strong><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=6a8507fe0edace010ea9846ee0b41507fd577716b9c4c42c45c7d7b0ddf2d353&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00F23MMF6" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>Amazon</strong></a><strong> for $6.95</strong></p><p>Hair ties have a tendency to disappear into thin air, so why not replenish someone&#39;s stash? These spiral ones can be used on all hair types and won&#39;t cause breakage or leave marks.</p></div><div class="slide">Plantable cards for all their wishes and dreams<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/672bcad788cea3ba1c1ec355?format=jpeg" height="480" width="640" charset="" alt="Plantable cards"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Uncommon Goods</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=955fa7f6eddf5a3d75c738f395001307808243c262770234f4fce73eb45333d1&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uncommongoods.com%2Fproduct%2Fplantable-wish-cards" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>Get these for $10 at Uncommon Goods</strong></a></p><p>These handmade cards offer more than meets the eye: After you recipient writes down a wish, goal, or prayer, they can plant their card in the ground and watch it bloom into a thriving plant.</p></div><div class="slide">Funny laptop stickers<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5d642b4b2e22af0fef7fbd05?format=jpeg" height="600" width="800" charset="" alt="Sticker of a pug doing various yoga poses placed on a laptop keyboard."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Society6</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=9f09971cdec85b7a17f3de6abb199b79cad2ee98ecfa565cf1ff8e026611af86&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fsociety6.com%2Fproduct%2Fpug-yoga_sticker" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>Pug Yoga Sticker by Huebucket, available at Society6, $4</strong></a></p><p>Find thousands of unique laptop sticker designs, from inspirational phrases to quirky illustrations, at Society6.&nbsp;</p></div><div class="slide">A wearable nail polish holder to prevent spills<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/633b42da4d423e0018202780?format=jpeg" height="600" width="800" charset="" alt="Person painting their fingernails with a bottle of nail polish in a Tweexy Wearable Nail Polish Holder"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amazon</p></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Tweexy Wearable Nail Polish Holder Ring, available at </strong><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=5db57680a1b5c91fb750a1e3f27d076191d13d8842c9580ead0e0bd3f2d0fcca&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Ftweexy-Wearable-Polish-Holder-Bonbon%2Fdp%2FB017QRYX1G" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>Amazon</strong></a><strong> for $9.99</strong></p><p>This wearable nail polish holder upgrades your DIY mani-pedi so your nails will look flawless and professional. This convenient holder is a must-have nail tool that helps to avoid spills and keep your nails in perfect condition.&nbsp;</p></div><div class="slide">A pair of beauty sponges for flawless application<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6388bd19edf6e10018e83b85?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="Person squeezing a Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge between their fingers while their face is seen out of focus behind their hand."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Walmart</p></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge (2-pack), available at </strong><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=ad79cad9fa8c886609a8347f2b9e2e605b57820b93bdee574b2f2a5aaf4d0b54&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FReal-Techniques-Miracle-Complexion-Makeup-Sponge-Makeup-Blender-Sponge-for-Liquid-Foundation-and-Concealer-2-Count%2F46543836%3Fathbdg%3DL1100" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>Walmart</strong></a><strong> and </strong><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=ad98f9abf93c3e48cbd6d09341ad370affc5935158d9bdd1526e2a48f5824ec2&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FReal-Techniques-Complexion-Revolutionary-Technology%2Fdp%2FB00QPNVC0I" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>Amazon</strong></a><strong>, from $7.68</strong></p><p>Used wet or dry, these beauty sponges flawlessly blend foundation and other makeup.</p></div><div class="slide">A copper fragrance diffuser<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6388d2a7edf6e10018e841d5?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="Yankee Candle Natural Simplicity with Light Scent Diffuser with a floral design plugged into a wall outlet by a sink."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amazon</p></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Yankee Candle ScentPlug Copper Cuff Fragrance Diffuser, available at </strong><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=021f161fdab038e22741ea98a1d5143738609889d898895400bbe2c70f5217bf&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FYankee-Candle-Natural-Simplicity-Diffuser%2Fdp%2FB0925449RC%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>Amazon</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=c64758a2d554c8ac0ebb2aebe12cc79f971f22a5c401807bf3c6887a0e8f7b7c&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FYankee-Candle-ScentPlug-Natural-Simplicity-Fragrance-Diffuser%2F583960701" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>Walmart</strong></a><strong>, and </strong><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=9c8520f5df0f4e2bafaeb360a7f69cb6b304e0619fdd9f935a9558f1d16e640b&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yankeecandle.com%2Fyankee-candle%2Fhome-fragrance%2Fscentplug-refills%2Fscentplug-diffusers%2Fnatural-simplicity%2FORCL_1672800.html" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>Yankee Candle</strong></a><strong>, from $7.19</strong></p><p>This copper diffuser helps disperse fragrance throughout their home for up to 30 days while serving as a decor piece.</p></div><div class="slide">Trendy socks with a cushioned footbed<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/672bc80b88cea3ba1c1ec243?format=jpeg" height="563" width="750" charset="" alt="Mini Stripe Sock"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Joah Brown</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=7ae51179d0dbb92cb6b87ff5b03dd8148b23c98ad94768b5b25f1415bc73f1ab&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%2F%3Fid%3D35871X943606%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.joahbrown.com%252Fproducts%252Fmini-stripe-sock-moss%253Fvariant%253D41377330823270%2526currency%253DUSD%2526utm_medium%253Dproduct_sync%2526utm_source%253Dgoogle%2526utm_content%253Dsag_organic%2526utm_campaign%253Dsag_organic%2526tw_source%253Dgoogle%2526tw_adid%253D707574436045%2526tw_campaign%253D21520488959%2526gad_source%253D1%2526gclid%253DCj0KCQiAoae5BhCNARIsADVLzZcaTTpRNEqmc-X_yB3mCp67Toq-q-xoMskA-O1J6SF820OlqChPiZQaAu9kEALw_wcB"><strong>Joah Brown Mini Stripe Sock, $18</strong></a></p><p>We know what you&#39;re thinking &mdash; but these aren&#39;t just any socks: they&#39;re an on-trend athletic tube style pair made by a brand beloved by L.A. influencers, and they feature an ultra-soft cushioned footbed for maximum comfort.</p></div><div class="slide">Lightweight wireless earbuds for hassle-free listening<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/672bca83192f525898568887?format=jpeg" height="750" width="1000" charset="" alt="TOZO A1 Mini Wireless Earbuds Bluetooth 5.3 in Ear Light-Weight Headphones"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Walmart</p></figcaption></figure><p><strong>TOZO A1 Mini Wireless Earbuds, available at </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=a12381c0cf7559abc24beb20c167a879a3d6f33532f76338b5504f8cc84566bf&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FTOZO-A1-Light-Weight-Headphones-Microphone%2Fdp%2FB09ZYDRRK2%2Fref%3Dsr_1_3%3Fdib%3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.h_gsBNxCEZoq6hsoc7htW9FBrbuJS2WaP8y4_y2v7L4w4F5Gu8DiI6zUDFxHdNm_9PyGsV0oJ1REVdPzS9L8XZmG_2aVIrx3lKU9o1VnCaxwT6OJeaDFOM7W_Bv5ooASSn22yGJiEgkzJKsTJF6oPKzFgwIbBbDN_eYP3Db5NhLKILXjzVoDbrmCSJfBpWi_UZxikeJHwM_dR9MtBUlkRe3fH7k3s9NImoZAw8wQa9s.B9pEISxxE4yu9Jph9FzdEMgxoonkUKZgZ0rao1AgnsY%26dib_tag%3Dse%26keywords%3Dheyday%252Bwireless%252Bearbuds%26qid%3D1730859484%26sr%3D8-3%26th%3D1" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>Amazon</strong></a><strong> and </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=062a3a963bc9ab8f57aa5988738c0d36484e43d48647bb7b4194e3782671e057&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FTOZO-A1-Mini-Wireless-Earbuds-Bluetooth-5-3-Version-Origx-Acoustic-Black%2F216722344" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>Walmart</strong></a><strong> for 19.99</strong></p><p>Light as a feather yet powerful enough to present a wide, dynamic sound range, these wireless earbuds come in a compact, travel-friendly case &mdash; plus, they&#39;re available in eight different colors so you&#39;re guaranteed to find one that matches your loved one&#39;s personal style.</p></div><div class="slide">A festive spreadable treat for their furry friend<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/672d05e65ec9bfa3d63c6511?format=jpeg" height="768" width="1024" charset="" alt="Diggs treat spread"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Diggs</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=ec99393d337e871e484383466b54baef453954cc84a070e321bd14dc46ecb2d1&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.diggs.pet%2Fcollections%2Ftreats%2Ftreat-spread%2F%3FvariantId%3D42636479791290" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>Diggs Treat Spread, $11.25</strong></a></p><p>Dog-loving friends and family members will love treating their fur babies to these gourmet spreads &mdash; available in festive flavors like Pup-Kin Spice and cranberry-infused That&#39;s My Jam, they serve as the perfect holiday season meal topper.</p></div><div class="slide">An instant at-home French mani<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/672d13475ec9bfa3d63c6c0d?format=jpeg" height="750" width="1000" charset="" alt="Glamnetic nails"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Glamnetic</p></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Glamnetic Ma Damn Short Pointed Almond Press-On Nails, $15 at </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=901dbdb494ae08b8301bde302c1692a90be186e8738a2181325ca6ec17cda4fc&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ulta.com%2Fp%2Fma-damn-press-on-nails-pimprod2029474%3Fsku%3D2587858%26cmpid%3DPS_Non%21google%21Product_Listing_Ads%26utm_source%3Dgoogle%26utm_medium%3Dpaidsearch%26cagpspn%3Dpla%26CATCI%3Dpla-1898473638669%26CAAGID%3D18002902230%26CAWELAID%3D330000200002825180%26CATARGETID%3D330000200002825550%26CADevice%3Dc%26gad_source%3D1%26gclid%3DCj0KCQiAoae5BhCNARIsADVLzZcv4L_nrUbHPB9r33N2gT4eqovEInSerVdcSyOlDL09VCCGXfqmY5QaAu_jEALw_wcB" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>Ulta</strong></a><strong> and </strong><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.glamnetic.com/collections/best-selling-nails/products/ma-damn-short-pointed-almond-nails"><strong>Glamnetic</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>A French manicure never goes out of style &mdash; and this press-on set not only offers a salon-worthy look for a fraction of the cost but can be applied right from home while your recipient is watching their favorite show.</p><p>Glamnetic also made our list of the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/beauty/best-press-on-nails">best press-on nails.</a><br/></p></div><div class="slide">A versatile lip contouring pencil<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/672d184b88cea3ba1c1f02de?format=jpeg" height="720" width="960" charset="" alt="Dibs lip liner"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Revolve</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=ddaa9d001443d368cd8cdc28e60232e7a191da13eff74ee4b9c986d021473ddc&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.revolve.com%2Fdibs-beauty-no-pressure-lip-definer-in-light%2Fdp%2FDIBR-WU18%2F%3Fd%3DF%26currency%3DUSD%26countrycode%3DUS%26utm_source%3Dgoogle%26utm_medium%3Dcpc%26utm_campaign%3DProduct%2BListing%2BAds%2B-%2Bunpaidlistings%26gQT%3D1" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>DIBS Beauty No Pressure Lip Definer, $16 at Revolve</strong></a></p><p>This isn&#39;t your average lip liner: with remarkable blend-ability and serious staying power, it&#39;s the ultimate lip-defining secret weapon &mdash; and it can be layered with lipstick or worn on its own with clear gloss.</p></div><div class="slide">Cable clips that keep all your cables organized<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5d642a092e22af0b587890f5?format=jpeg" height="600" width="800" charset="" alt="two Shintop cable clips with USB cables held in them"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amazon</p></figcaption></figure><p id="title"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=df7146706caba12a6f8dfa5812501e52b658d088ab1905c997e915f9f647c71f&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FShintop-Computer-Electrical-Charging-Colorful%2Fdp%2FB00YJ1CS10" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>Shintop 6-Piece Cable Clips Set, available at Amazon, $5.59</strong></a></p><p>These handy adhesive clips prevent cables from slipping around the table and control any cords that run along the wall.&nbsp;</p></div><div class="slide">A mini silicone spatula that home cooks swear by<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5dfbd3d5855cc2046457ef44?format=jpeg" height="600" width="800" charset="" alt="stocking stuffers under 10 2"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Get It Right</p></figcaption></figure><p id="title"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biip_102218_stocking-stuffers-under-10-20&amp;h=ef29e532ac7d00fc6fd05f891d20f884cd5f72d2c987753655c282d59faa77b2&amp;postID=61b8efc7f2a36b1ac9f42793&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fgifts%2Fstocking-stuffers-ideas&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D35871X943606%26xs%3D1%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.gir.co%252Fproducts%252Fspatula%252F%253Fvariant%253D26882838888512"><strong>Get It Right Premium Silicone Mini Spatula, available at GIR, $7.95</strong></a></p><p>If they bake at all, GIR&#39;s <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/kitchen/gir-silicone-spatula-review-2018-9">well-designed spatula is a must-have tool</a>. They&#39;ll enjoy using the mini size to dig into small bowls and jars.&nbsp;</p></div></div><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/gifts/stocking-stuffers-ideas">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  278.      <author>insider@insider.com (Rebecca Strong,Connie Chen,Catherine Santino)</author>
  279.      <guid>https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/gifts/stocking-stuffers-ideas</guid>
  280.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:02:47 +0000</pubDate>
  281.      <category domain="https://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks-gifts">Gifts (Reviews)</category>
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  293.      <title>Palmer Luckey&#39;s crypto bank gets tentative green light from key federal regulators</title>
  294.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/palmer-luckey-erebor-crypto-bank-preliminary-regulatory-approval-2025-10</link>
  295.      <description>The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has granted Erebor preliminary approval, it said Wednesday. </description>
  296.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68effd835dbc4fd10daaebbf?format=jpeg" height="2009" width="3013" charset="" alt="Palmer Luckey, founder of Erebor Bank and Anduril Industries."/><figcaption>Palmer Luckey, founder of Erebor Bank and Anduril Industries.<p class="copyright">PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>Federal regulators granted preliminary approval to Erebor Bank, a crypto- and tech-focused bank.</li><li>Erebor still needs approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to open.</li><li>An Erebor fundraising memo anticipated approval in &#34;less than 6 months&#34; and touted access to &#34;Palmer&#39;s political network.&#34;</li></ul><p>Federal regulators have granted preliminary approval to Erebor Bank, the crypto- and tech-focused financial outfit cofounded by Palmer Luckey and backed by Peter Thiel and Joe Lonsdale.</p><p>&#34;I am committed to a dynamic and diverse federal banking system, and our decision today is a first but important step in living up to that commitment,&#34; Jonathan Gould, the Comptroller of the Currency, said on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.occ.treas.gov/news-issuances/news-releases/2025/nr-occ-2025-101.html">Wednesday</a>.</p><p>The green light is a necessary step toward opening. Erebor is the first bank to receive such approval since Gould was sworn in in July.</p><p>Luckey, who also co-founded autonomous weapons manufacturer Anduril Industries, helped start Erebor earlier this year. Thiel&#39;s Founders Fund and Lonsdale&#39;s 8VC have invested in the startup, valuing it at at least $2 billion, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/palmer-luckeys-new-digital-bank-erebor-valuation-2025-7">Business Insider</a> reported in July.</p><p>A lawyer for Erebor didn&#39;t immediately respond to a request for comment.</p><p>Before it can open, Erebor needs approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; it applied for that in July. The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.fdic.gov/about/transparency-accountability-bank-applications">median processing time</a> for those applications is about nine and a half months. After that, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency may grant final approval.</p><p>A fundraising memo for Erebor circulated earlier this year to prospective investors said the bank anticipated <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/palmer-luckey-erebor-bank-political-network-occ-jonathan-gould-2025-8">federal banking regulators would grant final approval for its plans &#34;less than six months&#34;</a> after it submitted its application in June &mdash; a speedy timeline the bank said was possible because of Luckey&#39;s political ins, Business Insider previously reported.</p><p>&#34;Palmer&#39;s political network will get this done,&#34; the memo said. The memo also advertised an Erebor cofounder&#39;s &#34;unique connectivity to banking regulators&#34; including Gould.</p><p>Adam Cohen, a lawyer for the firm Skadden who worked with Erebor on its OCC application, left the firm in August and joined the OCC as Gould&#39;s chief counsel.</p><p>Luckey contributed over $1 million to politicians and political committees in 2024, mostly Republican-linked, according to federal records.</p><p>Erebor has told prospective investors that it plans to make money by lending against crypto and other assets that other banks might struggle to value, like graphics processing units that are key for training artificial intelligence models.</p><p>&#34;Today&#39;s decision is also proof that the OCC under my leadership does not impose blanket barriers to banks that want to engage in digital asset activities,&#34; Gould&#39;s statement said. &#34;The OCC will continue to provide a path for innovative approaches to financial services to ensure a strong, diverse financial system that remains relevant over time.&#34;</p><p>Gould was previously a senior official in the OCC during President Donald Trump&#39;s first administration and briefly worked as chief legal officer at Bitfury, a bitcoin mining company.</p><p>The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.occ.treas.gov/news-issuances/news-releases/2025/nr-occ-2025-101a.pdf">conditional approval letter</a> lists several bank executives and directors whose names Business Insider <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/palmer-luckey-erebor-bank-executives-list-2025-7">reported</a> in July.</p><p>It also included new names. Diogo Mónica, a cofounder of the crypto financial institution Anchorage Digital, and Michael Mosier, a tech-industry lawyer and former prosecutor, are listed as independent directors. Neither responded to a request for comment.</p><p><em>Have a tip? Reach these reporters at </em><a target="_blank" href="mailto:jhornstein@insider.com"><em>jhornstein@insider.com</em></a><em> and </em><a target="_blank" href="mailto:jnewsham@businessinsider.com"><em>jnewsham@businessinsider.com</em></a><em> or securely on Signal at juliah.22 and </em><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="tel:+13149711627"><em>+1-314-971-1627</em></a><em>. Use a personal email address, a nonwork device, and nonwork WiFi; </em><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/insider-guide-to-securely-sharing-whistleblower-information-about-powerful-institutions-2021-10"><em>here&#39;s our guide to sharing information securely</em></a><em>.</em></p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/palmer-luckey-erebor-crypto-bank-preliminary-regulatory-approval-2025-10">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  297.      <author>jnewsham@insider.com (Jack Newsham,Julia Hornstein)</author>
  298.      <guid>https://www.businessinsider.com/palmer-luckey-erebor-crypto-bank-preliminary-regulatory-approval-2025-10</guid>
  299.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
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  313.      <title>How to watch Blue Jays vs. Mariners: Live stream the American League Championship Series</title>
  314.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/streaming/how-to-watch-american-league-championship-series-mlb-playoffs-2025b</link>
  315.      <description>Seattle leads Toronto 2-0 in the ALCS. We&#39;ll show you how to watch the Blue Jays vs. Mariners online.</description>
  316.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="headline-regular financial-disclaimer">When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/insider-reviews-expertise-in-product-reviews">Learn more</a></p><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efc86b1c1f80efbec5a223?format=jpeg" height="2816" width="5633" charset="" alt="Seattle Mariners catcher Mitch Garver runs across a baseball field to a base after hitting a triple against the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 MLB American League Championship Series."/><figcaption>The Seattle Mariners dominated in the first two games of the 2025 American League Championship Series.<p class="copyright">John E. Sokolowski/IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect</p></figcaption></figure><p>The American League Championship Series continues after a Seattle-dominant run in Toronto. We&#39;ve compiled everything you need to know about how to watch the Blue Jays vs. Mariners, including live streaming options.</p><p>The Toronto Blue Jays, who led the American League during the regular season, have faced their first real hiccup in the 2025 MLB Playoffs. The Canadian team earned a BYE to the American League Division Series, allowing them to skip the Wild Card round. There, they easily eliminated the Yankees 3-1, putting an end to the New York team&#39;s hopes of returning to the World Series. But the ALCS has proven to be a different story, thanks to some snappy work from the Seattle Mariners, the series underdog.</p><p>The Mariners, who were also able to skip the Wild Card round, had to fight their way through their Division Series match-up against the Detroit Tigers. The series went all the way to a tie-breaking Game 5, which lasted a whopping 15 innings. Despite the closeness of the last round, the Mariners have so far breezed through the beginning of the ALCS and defeated the Blue Jays on their home field, winning 3-1 and 10-3 in the first two games. Now, the teams will head to T-Mobile Park in Seattle for the next two games in the best-of-seven series. </p><p>It&#39;s safe to say that the Seattle Mariners are hungry for a trip to the World Series since they&#39;re the only MLB team to never make it to that final stage of the postseason. Whether you&#39;re rooting for the Mariners to make franchise history or want to see the Blue Jays advance, we&#39;ve got you covered. Keep reading to learn how to tune into the next games, and make sure to check out our <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/streaming/how-to-watch-mlb-playoffs-live-streams-2025b">how to watch MLB Playoffs</a> streaming guide for info on tuning into the remainder of the postseason.</p><ul><li>See also: <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/streaming/where-to-watch-champions-league-live-streams-free">Where to watch Champions League</a> | <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/streaming/how-to-watch-nfl-redzone-online">How to watch NFL RedZone</a> | <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/streaming/how-to-watch-survivor-season-49">How to watch Survivor</a></li></ul>
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  320.        <h4 id="62f6c540-2cdb-45cb-9fd5-3b0fbac6b70c" data-toc-id="62f6c540-2cdb-45cb-9fd5-3b0fbac6b70c" data-toc-label="How to watch TK vs. Blue Jays: quick links">How to watch Mariners vs. Blue Jays: quick links</h4><ul><li><p id="62f6c540-2cdb-45cb-9fd5-3b0fbac6b70c"><strong>US:</strong> FOX/FS1</p><ul><li><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116244439dz-20&amp;h=6f862fb96740e1cbc6d142128d204c341f63c60e22fb857e27fe5a3e58e9fbd9&amp;postID=68efc35b0f1f4d3c4b90d2be&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstreaming%2Fhow-to-watch-american-league-championship-series-mlb-playoffs-2025b&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.directv.com%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">DirecTV MySports (5-day free trial)</a></li><li><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116244439dz-20&amp;h=76355f206120d3719ee719da06150539f45294a5bb7b5385620d56956cf29352&amp;postID=68efc35b0f1f4d3c4b90d2be&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstreaming%2Fhow-to-watch-american-league-championship-series-mlb-playoffs-2025b&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fubo.tv%2Fwelcome" data-autoaffiliated="true">Fubo (5-day free trial)</a></li><li><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116244439dz-20&amp;h=1e3fb696bbdb86813884158ec2e9e64a5dc2a54ce1cba247f82c951a9c2e37b6&amp;postID=68efc35b0f1f4d3c4b90d2be&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstreaming%2Fhow-to-watch-american-league-championship-series-mlb-playoffs-2025b&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sling.com%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">Sling TV (from $20/month)</a></li></ul></li><li><p id="62f6c540-2cdb-45cb-9fd5-3b0fbac6b70c"><strong>Access subscriptions anywhere:</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116244439dz-20&amp;h=7e0ef3d482acb0967b938e4b0cf9ed11f3292de012ff47ab7bb5d6d5ad7c5171&amp;postID=68efc35b0f1f4d3c4b90d2be&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstreaming%2Fhow-to-watch-american-league-championship-series-mlb-playoffs-2025b&amp;site=bi&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jdoqocy.com%2Fclick-6415797-13382109">NordVPN (risk-free for 30 days)</a></li><li><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116244439dz-20&amp;h=bc8c868e742876f33272a96c8ebd8c88bc89b0c27cd634ee73a32b3b4d03b29d&amp;postID=68efc35b0f1f4d3c4b90d2be&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstreaming%2Fhow-to-watch-american-league-championship-series-mlb-playoffs-2025b&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.expressvpn.com%2Fc%2F196318%2F1481158%2F16063%3Fsharedid%3DALCS-MLB-25">ExpressVPN (risk-free for 30 days)</a></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>When:</strong></p><ul><li>Game 3 on Wednesday at 8:08 p.m. ET / 5:08 p.m. PT on FS1</li><li>Game 4 on Thursday at 8:33 p.m. ET / 5:33 p.m. PT on FS1</li></ul></li></ul>
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Three of the <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/streaming/best-sports-streaming-services-apps-live">best sports streaming services</a> we&#39;ve tested that are FOX and FS1-friendly are DirecTV, Fubo, and Sling.</p><p id="b71fbfe9-6196-4795-92de-0f7b0035871b"><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116244439dz-20&amp;h=6f862fb96740e1cbc6d142128d204c341f63c60e22fb857e27fe5a3e58e9fbd9&amp;postID=68efc35b0f1f4d3c4b90d2be&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstreaming%2Fhow-to-watch-american-league-championship-series-mlb-playoffs-2025b&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.directv.com%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">DirecTV&#39;s MySports</a> package is the best way to live stream the rest of the MLB Playoffs, including the National League Championship and World Series games. MySports carries 20+ popular sports channels, such as FOX, FS1, and TBS (which you&#39;ll need to watch the NLCS). It also unlocks access to ESPN Unlimited. Subscriptions cost $70 a month (with $10 a month off the first two months) and come with a five-day free trial for first-time customers.</p><p><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116244439dz-20&amp;h=76355f206120d3719ee719da06150539f45294a5bb7b5385620d56956cf29352&amp;postID=68efc35b0f1f4d3c4b90d2be&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstreaming%2Fhow-to-watch-american-league-championship-series-mlb-playoffs-2025b&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fubo.tv%2Fwelcome" data-autoaffiliated="true">Fubo</a> is another great way to live stream FOX and FS1. Fubo&#39;s Sports + News pack carries around 28 popular channels and unlocks access to ESPN Unlimited. Subscriptions cost $56 a month, but new users can get their first month for $46 after a five-day free trial.</p><p><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116244439dz-20&amp;h=1e3fb696bbdb86813884158ec2e9e64a5dc2a54ce1cba247f82c951a9c2e37b6&amp;postID=68efc35b0f1f4d3c4b90d2be&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstreaming%2Fhow-to-watch-american-league-championship-series-mlb-playoffs-2025b&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sling.com%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">Sling TV&#39;s Select</a> plan is a great way to live stream FOX and FS1 in its 10-channel lineup. However, FOX and local channel availability vary by region on Sling, so you should check to <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116244439dz-20&amp;h=51e1eb43b4ded941b58e9a4b9e6cba183651926a906aac130cb679cba018e7e4&amp;postID=68efc35b0f1f4d3c4b90d2be&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstreaming%2Fhow-to-watch-american-league-championship-series-mlb-playoffs-2025b&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sling.com%2Fhelp%2Fen%2Fsubscription-programming-questions%2Fchannels-programming%2Flocal-channels" data-autoaffiliated="true">see what&#39;s available in your region</a> before signing up. Subscriptions cost $20 a month ($25 in some areas).</p><h2 id="f38a62cd-8f28-4df9-a0c5-6bdda98d2c7a" data-toc-id="f38a62cd-8f28-4df9-a0c5-6bdda98d2c7a" data-toc-label="How to watch from anywhere">How to watch Mariners vs. Blue Jays from anywhere</h2><p id="f38a62cd-8f28-4df9-a0c5-6bdda98d2c7a">Baseball fans can still access their usual streaming methods even while traveling abroad with the aid of a VPN (virtual private network). VPNs are easy-to-use tech tools that allow people to change their device&#39;s virtual location, which means that their go-to websites and apps work just like they would back home. They&#39;re also instant ways to boost online security and privacy. Since the services we&#39;ve recommended require US forms of payment, this option will work best for Americans who are just traveling overseas at the moment.</p><p id="f38a62cd-8f28-4df9-a0c5-6bdda98d2c7a"><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116244439dz-20&amp;h=7e0ef3d482acb0967b938e4b0cf9ed11f3292de012ff47ab7bb5d6d5ad7c5171&amp;postID=68efc35b0f1f4d3c4b90d2be&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstreaming%2Fhow-to-watch-american-league-championship-series-mlb-playoffs-2025b&amp;site=bi&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jdoqocy.com%2Fclick-6415797-13382109">NordVPN</a> is a great place to start for the VPN uninitiated. It&#39;s a top-rated service with a hassle-free 30-day money-back guarantee if you find that it&#39;s not what you&#39;re looking for. You can read more about the cybersecurity app in our <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/nordvpn-review">NordVPN review</a>.</p>
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  328.        <h4 id="dd769851-18f9-4506-a577-200025275203" data-toc-id="dd769851-18f9-4506-a577-200025275203" data-toc-label="How to use a VPN">How to use a VPN</h4><ul><li>Sign up for a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116244439dz-20&amp;h=7e0ef3d482acb0967b938e4b0cf9ed11f3292de012ff47ab7bb5d6d5ad7c5171&amp;postID=68efc35b0f1f4d3c4b90d2be&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstreaming%2Fhow-to-watch-american-league-championship-series-mlb-playoffs-2025b&amp;site=bi&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jdoqocy.com%2Fclick-6415797-13382109">VPN</a>&nbsp;if you don&#39;t already have one.</li><li>Install it on the device you&#39;re using to watch.</li><li>Turn it on and set it to the location of your streaming service.</li><li>Navigate to your streaming service and create an account if necessary.</li><li>Enjoy the playoffs.</li></ul>
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  354.      <title>See inside JPMorgan&#39;s old Wall Street offices that are now 1,320 apartments and over 100,000 square feet of gyms, pools, and recording studios</title>
  355.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/see-inside-jpmorgan-offices-transformed-into-apartments-2025-10</link>
  356.      <description>The building is stacked with more than 100,000 square feet of amenities, including recording studios, coworking spaces, bowling alleys, and two pools.</description>
  357.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68dc4ae81c1f80efbec4a481?format=jpeg" height="934" width="1268" charset="" alt="The exterior of 25 Water Street, a former office building converted into apartments, in New York City&#39;s Financial District."/><figcaption>An office tower that once housed JPMorgan&#39;s back office staff and computer systems is now home to 1,320 apartments.<p class="copyright">Eliza Relman/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>A Manhattan building that formerly housed JPMorgan&#39;s offices has been converted into 1,320 apartments.</li><li>The building offers amenities like recording studios, pools, and a sprawling gym.</li><li>NYC leads the country in office-to-residential conversions, boosted by government incentives.</li></ul><p>Gazing out over New York Harbor from a poolside lounge chair on a 25th-floor terrace in downtown Manhattan, you might not believe the space used to be occupied mainly by JPMorgan Chase computers.</p><p>Until 2022, 25 Water Street was home to the bank&#39;s back offices and, until 2020, housed the New York Daily News newsroom. Now, about half of its 1,320 rental apartments have been leased. The 32-story tower, which sits on the border of the financial district and the South Street Seaport, is the largest completed <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-nyc-office-buildings-towers-became-housing-2023-9">office-to-residential conversion</a> project in the country.</p><p>A combination of the pandemic-induced shift to remote work and a worsening housing shortage has pushed some developers to lean into a <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/real-estate-office-to-residential-apartments-conversion-nyc-san-francisco-2023-8">decades-old effort</a> to repurpose languishing commercial space <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/photos-biggest-nyc-office-building-transformed-into-luxury-apartments-homes-2023-12">into new homes</a>. New York City is <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.rentcafe.com/blog/rental-market/market-snapshots/adaptive-reuse-office-to-apartments-2025/">leading the country</a> in the financially and architecturally complex endeavor, boosted by government tax incentives. This year, 8,310 units are set to come online in converted buildings.</p><div id="slideshow"><div class="slide">25 Water Street, rebranded as SoMA for South Manhattan, is stacked with more than 100,000 square feet of amenities.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68eff323cc993f9955d043aa?format=jpeg" height="853" width="1280" charset="" alt="The 25th-floor terrace at SoMA, an apartment building at 25 Water Street."/><figcaption>The 25th-floor terrace at SoMA.<p class="copyright">Ivane Katamashvili/SoMA</p></figcaption></figure><p>There are music and podcast recording studios, coworking spaces, two bowling alleys, indoor and outdoor pools, a gym with pickleball and basketball courts, and a spa with an infrared sauna.</p></div><div class="slide">The amenities cost extra.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efeef65dbc4fd10daae994?format=jpeg" height="4000" width="6000" charset="" alt="The terrace pool at 25 Water Street"/><figcaption>The 25th floor of the building is a communal amenity space, with co-working rooms, lounges, and an outdoor pool.<p class="copyright">Ivane Katamashvili/SoMA</p></figcaption></figure><p>The elaborate amenities cost tenants on average $150 a month to use (with WiFi included), said Sarah Patton, of Compass Development Marketing Group, who leads marketing and leasing for the building. That&#39;s on top of the relatively steep market-rate rents, which range from the high $3,000s for a studio to three-bedrooms that start at $10,000 a month.</p></div><div class="slide">A quarter of the building&#39;s units are permanently rent-stabilized and affordable for tenants making between 40% and 90% of the area&#39;s median income.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efefc11c1f80efbec5a6c8?format=jpeg" height="853" width="1280" charset="" alt="A lounge on the 25th floor of SoMA."/><figcaption>A lounge on the 25th floor of SoMA.<p class="copyright">Ivane Katamashvili/SoMA</p></figcaption></figure><p>Eligible incomes for the building&#39;s 330 affordable apartments range from $37,612 to $180,810, depending on the size of the family.</p></div><div class="slide">The building was the first to take advantage of a new 35-year tax abatement program run by the state for commercial-to-residential conversion projects.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68dc4dea1c1f80efbec4a4c7?format=jpeg" height="940" width="1266" charset="" alt="the kitchen in an apartment at 25 Water Street in NYC."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Eliza Relman/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p>Without the tax incentive, all of the building&#39;s apartments would have been market-rate, said Brian Steinwurtzel, co-CEO of GFP Real Estate, which bought and developed the building with Metro Loft Management and Rockwood Capital.</p><p>Steinwurtzel said the program, called 467-m, which GFP advocated for and the New York State legislature passed in 2024, &#34;is actually well designed in its structure,&#34; but the city&#39;s <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/gen-z-nyc-affordable-housing-lottery-rent-apartment-tour-brooklyn-2024-8">affordable housing lottery</a> is frustratingly slow.</p></div><div class="slide">Competition for the affordable units is fierce and the city&#39;s application process is slow.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68dc4e0b1c1f80efbec4a4ca?format=jpeg" height="953" width="1285" charset="" alt="An apartment at 25 Water Street in NYC."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Eliza Relman/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p>The city receives about <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/winning-new-york-city-affordable-housing-lottery-millions-application-2024-12">450 applications</a> through the lottery for each available unit, citywide.</p><p>&#34;We can generate a lease very quickly, and the resident could really sign a lease very quickly, but the process to go through the lottery and all the checks that have to be done and all the sign-offs from the city are really complicated and take a very long time,&#34; Steinwurtzel said.</p><p>He&#39;d like to see the city simplify and shorten the application process so that tenants can move in much more quickly, saving residents and the building owners time, money, and unnecessary stress.</p></div><div class="slide">Conversions are notoriously architecturally complex and often financially infeasible.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68eff14b5dbc4fd10daae9d7?format=jpeg" height="854" width="1280" charset="" alt="The indoor pool in SoMA&#39;s underground fitness center."/><figcaption>The indoor pool in SoMA&#39;s underground fitness center.<p class="copyright">Streetsense/SoMA</p></figcaption></figure><p>When GFP and its co-developers bought 25 Water in 2022, &#34;most people thought that we were crazy,&#34; Steinwurtzel said.</p></div><div class="slide">But GFP and its co-developers timed the project well.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68dc4ebdcc993f9955cf4008?format=jpeg" height="948" width="1284" charset="" alt="The bowling alley at 25 Water Street in NYC"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Eliza Relman/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p>The developers bought the building for about $250 million as New York&#39;s commercial real estate market was hitting rock bottom, and have since benefited from the city&#39;s resurgence post-pandemic.</p><p>Still, Steinwurtzel expects the pipeline of conversions to slow unless the city or state extends the tax incentives or the commercial real estate market plunges back into crisis.</p></div><div class="slide">The key to converting offices into living space is maximizing the amount of exterior wall per unit to fill each apartment with as much light and air as possible.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68dc4e9ccc993f9955cf4006?format=jpeg" height="936" width="1270" charset="" alt="A recording studio at 25 Water Street in NYC."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Eliza Relman/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p>At 25 Water, this meant cutting two light wells into the center of the building and adding 10 floors to the top. The facade was originally designed to resemble an IBM punch card, with small, sparse windows, so lots of new windows had to be added.</p><p>&#34;We created the hole in the doughnut to bring the light and air into the middle of the space,&#34; John Cetra, the Manhattan architect and cofounder of CetraRuddy, which led the design of 25 Water, <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/architects-explain-how-old-offices-become-luxury-real-estate-renovations-2023-8">previously told Business Insider</a>.</p></div><div class="slide">There are some perks to living in a converted building, including higher ceilings and a wide variety of apartment layouts.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68eff2321c1f80efbec5a70a?format=jpeg" height="1667" width="2500" charset="" alt="The gym in SoMA"/><figcaption>The gym has two pickleball courts and a basketball court.<p class="copyright">Streetsense/SoMA</p></figcaption></figure><p>&#34;The ceiling heights that you get in the units are much higher than a new build residential product,&#34; Steinwurtzel said.</p></div><div class="slide">A recent rezoning in Midtown Manhattan is expected to supercharge the commercial conversion craze.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68effca4cc993f9955d04526?format=jpeg" height="854" width="1280" charset="" alt="A stairway that leads to underground activity rooms, including a children&#39;s playroom, recording studios, and a lounge and karaoke area."/><figcaption>A stairway that leads to underground activity rooms, including a children&#39;s playroom, recording studios, and a lounge and karaoke area.<p class="copyright">Streetsense/SoMA</p></figcaption></figure><p>The transformation of <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/28/business/midtown-development-pfizer-headquarters.html">Pfizer&#39;s former headquarters</a> into 1,602 apartments is expected to overtake 25 Water as the city&#39;s largest-ever conversion when it&#39;s finished next year.</p></div></div><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/see-inside-jpmorgan-offices-transformed-into-apartments-2025-10">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  358.      <author>erelman@businessinsider.com (Eliza Relman)</author>
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  373.      <description>Nearly 80 years of US nuclear waste is stuck in &#34;temporary&#34; storage sites. How big of a problem is that?</description>
  374.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding-bottom:56.25%"><iframe src="https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/za0vCoFZ-jZbcmOYf.html" width="100%" height="100%" style="position:absolute;" allow="fullscreen" title="Most nuclear waste is &#39;stranded&#39; in pools and temporary storage &mdash; and there&#39;s an obvious solution"></iframe></div><p>Nearly 80 years of nuclear waste in the US is currently stranded, stuck in &#34;temporary&#34; storage sites without a permanent place to go.</p><p>These sites are well secured, but have some drawbacks, especially in case of a natural disaster or terrorist attack. </p><p>A deep geological repository can address these problems while providing a permanent solution for nuclear waste. Why doesn&#39;t the US have one? </p><p>In fact, no one has an operational disposal site for used nuclear fuel yet &mdash; but Finland is getting close. </p><p>Meanwhile, the debate about recycling nuclear waste rages on. Would going all in on reprocessing used fuel solve the disposal problem?</p><p>Business Insider producer Elizabeth McCauley sifts through the noise and talks to experts to find out the truth behind an energy source playing a significant role in addressing climate change.</p><p>If you want to check out the sources that informed this video, check out this <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u5BXCAdzlTz3OK4woI8aOMLcY6ZapeDfsccKaja9bpg/edit?usp=sharing">reading list</a>.</p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/why-nuclear-waste-stranded-in-pools-and-temporary-storage-2025-10">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
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  388.      <title>The 12 best men&#39;s pajamas for staying cool and comfortable all night</title>
  389.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/best-pajamas-men</link>
  390.      <description>Comfortable pajamas can help improve your quality of sleep. Here are the best men&#39;s pajamas, from airy pants for hot sleepers to cozy silk sets.</description>
  391.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="headline-regular financial-disclaimer">When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/insider-reviews-expertise-in-product-reviews">Learn more</a></p><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68eff7f01c1f80efbec5a81e?format=jpeg" height="1084" width="2168" charset="" alt="pajamas for men"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Tommy John/Printfresh</p></figcaption></figure><p>Studies show that a good night&#39;s sleep is&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/sleep-deprivation-and-deficiency">vital for your physical and mental health</a>&nbsp;and general quality of life. If you&#39;re one of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-hygiene">73% of U.S. adults</a> who sleep in pajamas, it may be time to upgrade or change the material your pajamas are made from to best suit your comfort needs. Over the course of several years, our team has thoroughly tested, worn, and washed many pajamas to find the 12 best brands and our favorite items from each.&nbsp;</p><p>Our top pick is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_111717_best-mens-pajamas-20&amp;h=203e5cf77a487290088e86f63ffc7dea56a86fb74279a2a12fba979d934a45c1&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f41741&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-pajamas-men&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Feberjey.com%2Fcollections%2Fmens-pajamas" data-autoaffiliated="true">Eberjey</a>, for its exceptionally soft pajamas with classic designs and monogramming options. If you&#39;re looking for an option to help you stay cool, we recommend <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_111717_best-mens-pajamas-20&amp;h=9debc0df949f0e66c953ba2171b36a15ac3ea6b8ae7c2bc3f27038a874b479b7&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f41741&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-pajamas-men&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.saxxunderwear.com%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">Saxx</a> for its DropTemp Cooling Sleep Pants. They use ventilated fabric, best suited for hot sleepers or staying cool in warmer climates.&nbsp;</p><p>Regardless of your preferred pajama style, the brands below are the best places to shop for sleepwear. While this guide is geared toward roomier men&#39;s sizing, these picks can suit anyone. To complete your cozy outfits for home, also check out the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/best-slippers-men">best men&#39;s slippers</a>.</p><h2 id="17aebd7e-5f25-47e8-a71b-c74dc68176c2" data-toc-id="17aebd7e-5f25-47e8-a71b-c74dc68176c2" data-toc-label="Our 3 top picks for the best men&#39;s pajamas:"><strong>Our 3 top picks for the best men&#39;s pajamas:</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><div id="slideshow"><div class="slide">Best overall: Eberjey William Tencel Modal Set<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/654bec9436d588dc55cd519e?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="A model wearing dark green pajamas."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Instagram/Eberjey</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_111717_best-mens-pajamas-20&amp;h=203e5cf77a487290088e86f63ffc7dea56a86fb74279a2a12fba979d934a45c1&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f41741&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-pajamas-men&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Feberjey.com%2Fcollections%2Fmens-pajamas" data-autoaffiliated="true">Eberjey</a> is an elevated pajama brand that began as a place for comfortable lingerie, but has since expanded into men&#39;s loungewear. The Giselle PJ set was their first claim to fame for its super soft TENCEL Modal cotton blend, so Eberjey created its male counterpart in the form of the William set.&nbsp;</p><p>The William features a classic piping trim button-down top and pants with a functional fly closure and back pocket. It comes in eight solid colorways or two printed patterns, and should you want to add a personal touch as a gift, the top can be monogrammed with up to six characters.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_111717_best-mens-pajamas-20&amp;h=203e5cf77a487290088e86f63ffc7dea56a86fb74279a2a12fba979d934a45c1&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f41741&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-pajamas-men&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Feberjey.com%2Fcollections%2Fmens-pajamas" data-autoaffiliated="true">Shop all men&#39;s pajamas at Eberjey here</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>What to buy:&nbsp;</strong></p></div><div class="slide">Best silk: Quince Washable Silk<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/654c05233cc84b4dfaff0d80?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="A model wearing navy blue silk pajamas."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Quince</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_111717_best-mens-pajamas-20&amp;h=2c1203f37724190a7e6d0db3c7aa8f2d95de796381f0eb2a4091bb6948b5439d&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f41741&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-pajamas-men&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quince.com%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">Quince</a> offers machine washable 100% Mulberry silk pajamas at prices that undercut competitors, thanks to their direct-to-consumer business model. They&#39;re dyed in facilities that are free of hazardous chemicals, with building efficiency standards meant to minimize the waste of water and energy. You can see the care Quince takes towards sustainability for yourself when these hypoallergenic silk pajamas show up at your door in minimal, recyclable packaging.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_111717_best-mens-pajamas-20&amp;h=6d968498fde7495c7396cf0f5f0abeaab00299c70e85b0a571112bd2bcd07c8a&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f41741&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-pajamas-men&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quince.com%2Fmen%2Floungewear" data-autoaffiliated="true">Shop all men&#39;s loungewear and pajamas at Quince here</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>What to buy:&nbsp;</strong></p></div><div class="slide">Best patterned: Printfresh<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/654d13c4b788914e55535f56?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="Two models wearing Printfresh pajamas in the Bagheera print holding coffee mugs."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Printfresh</p></figcaption></figure><p>The vibrant patterns from <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_111717_best-mens-pajamas-20&amp;h=1414b315e004483d9cf6f92f7c36d1f62af0007b3920ed617d067c03b6e77f73&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f41741&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-pajamas-men&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fprintfresh.com%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">Printfresh</a> are hard to miss when browsing the best men&#39;s pajamas. This brand is featured in post after post from lifestyle influencers who demonstrate how getting dressed for bedtime is just another opportunity for self-expression. Our team has tried their high-end pajama sets and robes and can confirm that their comfort matches their personality.&nbsp;</p><p>Printfresh offers many inclusive options that are very clearly made to provide comfort to those of all shapes and sizes. Their men&#39;s pajamas come in sizes XS to 3X and feature fun animal themes for those who like their sleepwear to match their mood.&nbsp;</p><p>Read our full <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/printfresh-review">Printfresh review</a>.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_111717_best-mens-pajamas-20&amp;h=07ebf75871ee603a2f5824507c2006fef541c5ed422fb99eaf525156a891c48e&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f41741&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-pajamas-men&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fprintfresh.com%2Fcollections%2Fmens" data-autoaffiliated="true">Shop all men&#39;s pajamas at Printfresh here</a>.</p><p><strong>What to buy:&nbsp;</strong></p></div><div class="slide">Best flannel: L.L.Bean Scotch Plaid Flannel<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/65e9dd6390413ab8e1da3686?format=jpeg" height="1097" width="1462" charset="" alt="a man wearing flannel L.L.Bean pajamas"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">L.L.Bean</p></figcaption></figure><p>Founded in 1912 in Freeport, Maine, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_111717_best-mens-pajamas-20&amp;h=f2b3e6cc1653caa1eb72f77aeb7fd330910224048a5b21f83a2398411740b448&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f41741&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-pajamas-men&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.llbean.com%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">L.L.Bean</a> is a more-than-a-century-old heritage brand that helped popularize flannel pajamas.</p><p>Among the brand&#39;s pajama options are the popular Scotch Plaid Pajamas. Made from flannel produced in Portugal, the soft, plush 100% brushed cotton PJs are warm without being stifling and are generously cut for ease of movement while you sleep. I had a pair of flannel pajamas for nearly a decade that continued to look good year after year &mdash; no rips or tears, and the colors didn&#39;t fade.&nbsp;</p><p>If you&#39;re looking for something less traditional, L.L.Bean makes the Comfort Stretch Woven Sleep Pants, which are made from soft cotton poplin and a hint of spandex.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_111717_best-mens-pajamas-20&amp;h=f246ca1e26c17079b664561c0d5d39d0c564061b733cc593b54a416b797f113e&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f41741&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-pajamas-men&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.llbean.com%2Fllb%2Fshop%2F595%3Fpage%3Dmens-sleepwear%26bc%3D12-26%26csp%3Df%26nav%3D" data-autoaffiliated="true">Shop all men&#39;s pajamas at L.L.Bean here</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>What to buy:&nbsp;</strong></p></div><div class="slide">Best stretch: Tommy John Downtime Set<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/65c125cb43bb77284ba3a83e?format=jpeg" height="1666" width="2222" charset="" alt="A man sitting on a couch wearing pajamas while spinning a basketball on his finger."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Tommy John</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_111717_best-mens-pajamas-20&amp;h=982c1d8f156ffac3f281e65cf9776975c2d486b7b1db5d5359e2ddb196a2dc20&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f41741&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-pajamas-men&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tommyjohn.com%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">Tommy John</a> is another underwear brand that has transitioned into all things apparel, including pajamas.</p><p>As one of Insider Reviews&#39; most recommended underwear brands (and my own personal favorite), Tommy John succeeds at using different materials for different comfort needs. From traditional cotton blends to the brand&#39;s proprietary Second Skin fabric made from a silky smooth modal, these PJs are designed to fit your preferences.</p><p>Tommy John&#39;s products are expensive, but they&#39;re well worth it. It&#39;s one of the few brands that I&#39;ve continued to spend my own money on after receiving sample products for test purposes. &mdash; Amir Ismael, style editor, Insider Reviews</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_111717_best-mens-pajamas-20&amp;h=c47d6657679f5fa8d4cc5005747a4b5078dc13271a5fb41f96d9a95615e76798&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f41741&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-pajamas-men&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tommyjohn.com%2Fcollections%2Fmens-sleep-lounge%3Fsort-by%3Drelevance%26sort-order%3Ddescending" data-autoaffiliated="true">Shop all men&#39;s pajamas at Tommy John here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>What to buy:</strong></p></div><div class="slide">Best cooling: Saxx DropTemp Cooling Sleep Pants<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/60526d8ffe6a340019acf388?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="A person laying in bed wearing Saxx men&#39;s pajamas."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Saxx</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_111717_best-mens-pajamas-20&amp;h=9debc0df949f0e66c953ba2171b36a15ac3ea6b8ae7c2bc3f27038a874b479b7&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f41741&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-pajamas-men&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.saxxunderwear.com%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">Saxx</a> is best known for its men&#39;s underwear, specifically its patented Ballpark Pouch to keep things in place, but the brand also offers an array of loungewear and sleepwear.</p><p>Outfitted with the underwear brand&#39;s patented BallPark Pouch, the DropTemp Cooling Sleep Pants use ventilated fabric best suited for hot sleepers.&nbsp;</p><p>Similar to the brand&#39;s underwear, the Sleepwalker bottoms also have the Ballpark Pouch. That means if you want to go commando, you can still keep everything in place. The Snooze pants are roomier than the Sleepwalker and have a drawstring waist and slightly tapered legs, but do not feature the Ballpark Pouch.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_111717_best-mens-pajamas-20&amp;h=76fdbde98fcaf390c3751d3971e4b24dff8e6c3b46f4cfc64eb11a652ee46573&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f41741&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-pajamas-men&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.saxxunderwear.com%2Fcollections%2Fsleep" data-autoaffiliated="true">Shop all sleepwear at Saxx here</a>.</p><p><strong>What to buy:</strong></p></div><div class="slide">Best cotton: Hanes<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/60526d2cfe6a340019acf37a?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="A person wearing Hanes men&#39;s pajamas."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Hanes</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_111717_best-mens-pajamas-20&amp;h=3384a9fbaacb199b405fd0b1610acacc3574b75e6eb35da13c0b3872e0a68f6a&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f41741&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-pajamas-men&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hanes.com%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">Hanes</a> began as a North Carolina mill operation in 1901 that produced men&#39;s and children&#39;s socks. These days, it&#39;s owned by Sara Lee Corporation (yes, the dessert company), and continues to make sturdy, utilitarian basics. While best known for underwear, <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_111717_best-mens-pajamas-20&amp;h=3384a9fbaacb199b405fd0b1610acacc3574b75e6eb35da13c0b3872e0a68f6a&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f41741&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-pajamas-men&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hanes.com%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">Hanes</a> also makes classic cotton pajamas for the budget-conscious, among other sleepwear options.</p><p>The Hanes 100% Cotton Flannel Plaid Pajama Top and Pet Set is an old-school two-piece sleep set made from brushed cotton flannel. The four-button top has a classic Buffalo check print and breast pocket. The bottoms feature an adjustable, two-button-waistband and a fully functional button fly.&nbsp;</p><p>Hanes also makes a lighter-weight traditional pajama bottoms combo. Their <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_111717_best-mens-pajamas-20&amp;h=154134480fece8038f455f5fc92d24640a897aa07033f4ffdf3c3dd79d1d71d2&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f41741&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-pajamas-men&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB008YWF97K%3Fasc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.businessinsider.com%252F%26asc_source%3Dbrowser%26asc_campaign%3Dcommerce-pra%26tag%3Dbiipgf_111717_best-mens-pajamas-20%26th%3D1%26psc%3D1" data-autoaffiliated="true">Plain Weave 2-Piece Pajama Set</a> is breathable and soft (but not plush) and best for spring and summer. These may be too light for northern winters, unless you prefer to sleep cooler year-round.</p><p><strong>What to buy:&nbsp;</strong></p></div><div class="slide">Best wool: Dagsmejan Stay Warm Longsleeve Top<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/605269a60347cb00184b65a9?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="A person laying in bed reading a book wearing Dagsmejan men&#39;s pajamas."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Dagsmejan</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_111717_best-mens-pajamas-20&amp;h=194dcc2c02ba64c3882457a2dd02e15ec26bee82635d8eded8a722f3738894f4&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f41741&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-pajamas-men&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%2F%3Fid%3D16190%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fdagsmejan.com%252F">Dagsmejan</a> uses natural fibers like wool and eco-friendly fabrics derived from eucalyptus to produce sleepwear geared towards how individuals sleep&mdash;hot, cold, or somewhere in-between with the promise of a better night&#39;s sleep. Its fabrics are custom-made, requiring the &#34;most advanced knitters&#34; only found in Europe, according to Dagsmejan&#39;s co-founder Andreas Lenzhofer.</p><p>For the Stay Warm collection, Dagsmejan took an already great insulator, merino wool, and combined it with Tencel, made from eucalyptus tree pulp, to create a product that&#39;s great at keeping you warm without being bulky. They are really light, yet provide a lot of warmth.</p><p>The company also has a line of cooling sleepwear called Stay Cool that&#39;s more breathable than cotton and better at wicking away moisture, as well as a <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored" href="https://dagsmejan.com/collections/balance-men">Balance collection</a> that helps maintain your body temperature throughout the night.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_111717_best-mens-pajamas-20&amp;h=6725a7c02ca1880edeffbecf6331ce0927abd9da84da1f9c6da3492d3322a6f8&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f41741&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-pajamas-men&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%2F%3Fid%3D16190%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fdagsmejan.com%252Fcollections%252Fmen-dagsmejan">Shop all men&#39;s pajamas at Dagsmejan here</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>What to buy:&nbsp;</strong></p></div><div class="slide">Best unisex: Jambys<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/654d34c336d588dc55ce0b4f?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="A group of four people sitting on a couch wearing Jambys&#39; loungewear."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Jambys</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_111717_best-mens-pajamas-20&amp;h=20c9949e8acba0d511e53a2f27a473b019dd67e49a017fc8e0e26ab2b1ca7835&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f41741&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-pajamas-men&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jambys.com%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">Jambys</a> are a step up from the default sleeping uniform of old boxer shorts and holey, stained T-shirts. Their gender-inclusive boxer-style shorts have pockets and are made of soft, breathable modal French terry. The matching JamTees allow for plenty of ventilation so you don&#39;t feel constricted while you sleep.</p><p>It&#39;s the subtle details that make Jambys make some of the best men&#39;s pajamas, but their neutral style can suit anyone.</p><p>Read our full <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/jambys-review-pajamas-loungewear">Jambys pajamas review</a>.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_111717_best-mens-pajamas-20&amp;h=20c9949e8acba0d511e53a2f27a473b019dd67e49a017fc8e0e26ab2b1ca7835&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f41741&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-pajamas-men&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jambys.com%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">Shop all Jambys pajamas here</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>What to buy:&nbsp;</strong></p></div><div class="slide">Best sustainable: MeUndies Modal PJ Set<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/61b2657ac9eb7b0019f0d0a0?format=jpeg" height="1350" width="2048" charset="" alt="A person modeling pajamas from MeUndies."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">MeUndies</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_111717_best-mens-pajamas-20&amp;h=6971f1f7ddce52ea9ee98cd66e471a2437e3328695a9440c7eb2be88d079920b&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f41741&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-pajamas-men&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.meundies.com%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">MeUndies</a> is best known for its fun, colorful, and size- and gender-inclusive underwear, but its collection of pajamas boasts all the same features. Available in long-sleeve and short-sleeve options, MeUndies pajamas are all made from an incredibly soft Modal material, sourced from beechwood fibers spun in a facility using dyes with low environmental impact.</p><p>Whether you&#39;re interested in classic solids, a plaid or tartan pattern, or a vibrant all-over print, you&#39;ll find something you like &mdash; and you can get matching sets for all genders if you want to match your family and friends.</p><p>MeUndies also makes comfortable lounge pants and joggers that can double as sleepwear. &mdash; <strong>Amir Ismael, style editor, Reviews</strong></p><p>Read our full <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/meundies-loungewear-pants-jogger-review">MeUndies loungewear review</a>.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_111717_best-mens-pajamas-20&amp;h=01e1a13f1a95c2be87f0c1a9830903b9aadd09197fd9ee9a297848b741913189&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f41741&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-pajamas-men&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.meundies.com%2Ft%2Fmen%2Floungewear" data-autoaffiliated="true">Shop all MeUndies loungewear here</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>What to buy:</strong></p></div><div class="slide">Best minimalist: Cariloha Bamboo Sleep<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/60526b030347cb00184b65c0?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="A person wearing Cariloha men&#39;s pajamas."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Cariloha</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_111717_best-mens-pajamas-20&amp;h=c0844b17a635fafd7bc3988fcfb781b78192f5865556f7f4af3bd0c111ca2bc2&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f41741&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-pajamas-men&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cariloha.com%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">Cariloha</a> is a Utah-based sleepwear and bedding company that prioritizes sustainability in all of its products by using renewable, pesticide-free materials like bamboo and organic cotton.</p><p>Cariloha&#39;s men&#39;s Sleep Pants are made from both bamboo and organic cotton and have a very soft feel. They have an elasticized drawstring waistband but don&#39;t have a working fly. Instead, you&#39;ll find three decorative buttons down the front. They&#39;re also wide through the leg and pool a bit at the ankle. The roominess is welcome when it&#39;s time for bed since they don&#39;t cling to the body. I found them very breathable, stretchy, and easy to sleep in.</p><p>Other great items to wear are the Sleep Crew Shirt and the Sleep Shorts, which both have a similarly loose and roomy fit for comfort.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_111717_best-mens-pajamas-20&amp;h=204fb2ada50fa46898c71501a488d12afa2156416b779c2d0dbadfb2bd0ffc1c&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f41741&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-pajamas-men&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cariloha.com%2Fapparel%2Fmens%2Fsleepwear%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">Shop all men&#39;s sleepwear at Cariloha here</a>.</p><p><strong>What to buy:&nbsp;</strong></p></div><div class="slide">What to look for when shopping for pajamas<p>Regardless of your budget or the style of pajamas you&#39;re interested in, they should always be comfortable. When it comes to pajamas, comfort is based on many factors, including the material and the fit.</p><p>If your idea of comfort is to be lightweight and cool for sweat-free sleeping, you&#39;ll want to choose airy, breathable materials. If you&#39;re looking for warmth and coziness, you&#39;ll want to go for heavier materials like flannel.</p><p>Style is also another consideration when shopping for pajamas. Many brands offer unique seasonal designs, so you can dress for the holiday season or even coordinate matching sets with your family.</p></div></div><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/best-pajamas-men">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  392.      <author>aismael@businessinsider.com (Amir Ismael,Andrew Amelinckx)</author>
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  410.      <title>The best pillow we&#39;ve ever tested is still 20% off after Prime Day</title>
  411.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/deals/coop-original-pillow-extended-prime-day-deal-2025-10</link>
  412.      <description>With many of the best Prime Day 2025 deals already put to bed, you can still save 20% on the best pillow we&#39;ve ever tested.</description>
  413.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="headline-regular financial-disclaimer">When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/insider-reviews-expertise-in-product-reviews">Learn more</a></p><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68eff5ca5dbc4fd10daaea8f?format=jpeg" height="660" width="1320" charset="" alt="Two white quilted Coop pillows stacked on a rumpled white bed with soft natural lighting."/><figcaption>The adjustable loft of the Coop Sleep Goods Original Pillow makes it the best option for most people.<p class="copyright">Amazon</p></figcaption></figure><p>The sun has set on yet another Amazon Big Deal Days event, but the last thing anyone wants to do after a long day of deal hunting is lie their head down on a lumpy, unsupportive pillow. Luckily, you haven&#39;t missed your chance for an affordable pillow upgrade. The <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116241798kl-20&amp;h=d16f61fc41623deb4e592e8d2749ac83185f6b0167d1281cfa4517b585c609f6&amp;postID=68efef450f1f4d3c4b910587&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fdeals%2Fcoop-original-pillow-extended-prime-day-deal-2025-10&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00EINBSEW%3Fth%3D1" data-autoaffiliated="true">Coop Sleep Goods Original Pillow</a>, the best one we&#39;ve ever tested, is still on sale following Prime Day.</p><p>As the holder of the top spot in our guide to the <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/home/best-pillow">best pillows</a>, we think the Coop Original Pillow is well worth its typical price of $85. But of course, a discount always helps to sweeten the deal even more. A week after Big Deal Days, the pillow is still 20% off, maintaining the same low price of $68 we saw during the height of Prime Day. </p><p>Everyone sleeps differently, so the best pillow isn&#39;t one-size-fits-all. That said, it&#39;s hard to go wrong with the Coop Original Pillow. It&#39;s made with hypoallergenic cross-cut memory foam and comes with an extra bag of fill, so you can add or remove filling to adjust the pillow&#39;s firmness and height according to your preferences. The adjustable features also landed the pillow in our guides to the best pillows for <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/home/best-pillow-for-side-sleepers">side sleepers</a> and <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/home/best-pillows-for-stomach-sleepers">stomach sleepers</a>.</p><p>To learn more about how we tested, read our full <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/home/coop-home-goods-original-adjustable-memory-foam-pillow-review">Coop Original Pillow review</a>.</p><p>If you missed out on snagging the Coop Original Pillow during Prime Day, don&#39;t let the deal pass you by now. Add it to your cart for $68 while the discount is still live.</p><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68eff8171c1f80efbec5a829?format=jpeg" height="650" width="1300" charset="" alt="Person sleeping peacefully on a Coop Sleep Goods pillow with white bedding and a wooden headboard."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Amazon</p></figcaption></figure><h2 id="65d8ae67-188c-4bbb-9223-da47d19b6d4a" data-toc-id="65d8ae67-188c-4bbb-9223-da47d19b6d4a">More Prime Day sleep deals that are still live</h2><p id="65d8ae67-188c-4bbb-9223-da47d19b6d4a">While it is one of our favorites, the Coop Original Pillow isn&#39;t the only Prime Day sleep deal that&#39;s still live. Other sleep editor favorites are still maintaining their Big Deal Days discounts, including one of our favorite <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/home/best-cooling-sheets">cooling sheet sets</a>, a light and airy <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/home/best-cooling-comforters">cooling comforter</a>, an affordable <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/home/best-silk-pillowcase">silk pillowcase</a>, and more. There&#39;s still hope for a total bedding overhaul on a budget. But with Prime Day a week behind us, time is ticking on these markdowns, so don&#39;t wait too long to check out.</p><hr/><p><em>For more ways to save, check out our roundup of the </em><a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/deals/best-amazon-coupons"><em>best Amazon coupons</em></a><em>. </em></p><p><em>Follow us on </em><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.instagram.com/insiderreviews/"><em>Instagram</em></a><em> and </em><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb2J5x9J3juulcffA60F"><em>WhatsApp</em></a><em> for the latest deals, buying guides, and reviews.</em></p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/deals/coop-original-pillow-extended-prime-day-deal-2025-10">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  414.      <author>insider@insider.com (Jennifer Gonick)</author>
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  426.      <title>Scale AI cuts more contractors as it shifts toward more specialized AI training</title>
  427.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/scale-ai-shutters-dallas-contractor-team-shift-to-expert-data-2025-10</link>
  428.      <description>Scale AI confirmed it closed a Dallas onsite team, in the latest cuts to its  AI training workforce.</description>
  429.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68bf3c6c32af4d666ef77bdd?format=jpeg" height="4360" width="6419" charset="" alt="Scale AI interim CEO Jason Droege"/><figcaption>Scale AI interim CEO Jason Droege.<p class="copyright">Randy Risling/Toronto Star via Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>Scale AI just cut an entire team of contractors focused on &#39;generalist&#39; AI work in Dallas.</li><li>The recently laid-off team members were then invited to work on Scale AI&#39;s gig work platform.</li><li>The startup attributed the cuts to an industry shift toward more expert-driven data labeling work.</li></ul><p>Scale AI shuttered a team of contractors in its Dallas office on Monday, as it shifts towards more technical, expert-level training, the startup confirmed to Business Insider. The cuts mark the latest shake-up since Meta <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/meta-superintelligence-team-hires-deepmind-scale-ai-2025-8">took a stake in Scale AI</a> in a <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/meta-scale-ai-15-billion-alexandr-wang-acquihire-ai-2025-6">$14.3 billion deal</a>. </p><p>The team, known internally as the NPO or New Projects Organization, had over a dozen members who focused on generalist tasks, such as improving the writing ability of artificial intelligence chatbots. That kind of work is in less demand in the fast-moving <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-training-companies-startups-2025-9">AI training industry </a>as chatbots improve and require input from humans with skills in more niche fields, like medicine, <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-startups-robotics-pay-film-chores-encord-micro1-scale-2025-10">robotics,</a> and finance. </p><p>Based in San Francisco, Scale AI helps tech companies improve their latest chatbots by doing things like <a target="_self" rel="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/google-used-chatgpt-to-improve-bard-scale-ai-documents-2025-6"><u>rewriting</u></a> their responses. It&#39;s part of a fast-moving <a target="_self" rel="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-training-jobs-data-annotators-labelers-outlier-scale-meta-xai-2025-9"><u>AI training </u></a>industry.</p><p>Scale AI offered the workers four weeks of severance pay and healthcare coverage through October, according to an email from HireArt, a staffing agency used extensively by Scale AI. The recently laid-off workers were also invited to join Scale&#39;s gig-work platform, Outlier, where thousands of freelancers help train AI models. </p><p>&#34;As you navigate this transition, we want to ensure you are aware of alternative opportunities,&#34; the email read.</p><p>Scale AI spokesperson Natalia Montalvo confirmed the cuts to Business Insider.</p><p>&#34;Scale wound down a small experimental onsite program in Dallas staffed by a contract workforce,&#34; Montalvo said. &#34;This reflects an industry shift toward higher skill, expert data work. It only affects a small fraction of our overall workforce and has no impact on customer delivery.&#34;</p><p>The Scale AI spokesperson added that Scale AI continues to expand expert-level programs and that the recent shifts have not impacted Scale AI&#39;s broader group of contractors that continue to work in Dallas. </p><p>xAI has also <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-xai-layoffs-data-annotators-2025-9">made similar moves</a> to focus on specialized AI training, recently downsizing its team of generalist AI tutors in September. </p><p>The Meta deal, which was announced in June, caused some of Scale AI&#39;s longtime customers, like Google and OpenAI, to <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/google-xai-openai-pull-back-meta-scale-ai-investment-2025-6">abruptly halt</a> their work. A few weeks later, Scale AI <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/scale-ai-layoffs-hit-genai-team-after-meta-deal-2025-7">laid off 14% of its workforce</a> &mdash; 200 employees and 500 contractors &mdash; <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/scale-ai-layoffs-citing-overhiring-unprofitability-2025-7">citing</a> overhiring and unspecified market forces in an internal email about the division.</p><p>Last month, Scale AI <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/scale-ai-makes-cuts-to-key-team-after-meta-investment-2025-9">terminated</a> twelve members of its Red Team, a key unit tasked with probing artificial intelligence models for harm. Scale AI attributed the cuts to performance issues, but two former Red Teamers disputed this, saying their team&#39;s work had been drying up since the Meta deal.</p><p><em>Have a tip? Contact this reporter via email at </em><a target="_blank" href="mailto:crollet@insider.com"><em><u>crollet@insider.co</u></em><u>m</u></a><em> or on Signal and WhatsApp at </em><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="c-link" href="tel:6282822811"><em><u>628-282-2811</u></em></a>.<em> Use a personal email address, a nonwork WiFi network, and a nonwork device; </em><a target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/insider-guide-to-securely-sharing-whistleblower-information-about-powerful-institutions-2021-10"><em><u>here&#39;s our guide to sharing information securely</u></em></a><em>.</em></p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/scale-ai-shutters-dallas-contractor-team-shift-to-expert-data-2025-10">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  430.      <author>crollet@insider.com (Charles Rollet)</author>
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  441.      <title>Mustard Skinny locker review: I found a cute, compact storage solution for my out-of-control craft supplies</title>
  442.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/home/mustard-made-review</link>
  443.      <description>I used Mustard Made&#39;s Skinny locker to organize my overflowing craft supplies &amp;mdash; and it completely transformed my space.</description>
  444.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="headline-regular financial-disclaimer">When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/insider-reviews-expertise-in-product-reviews">Learn more</a></p><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68ed49811c1f80efbec57bcf?format=jpeg" height="2068" width="4136" charset="" alt="Bright, colorful living and dining space with white walls and furniture accented by pops of yellow, pink, and red. A fiddle-leaf fig and hanging plants add greenery, while pink and red lockers stand behind a white tulip dining table with orange-seated chairs. A small dog lies on the floor near the table."/><figcaption>Mustard&#39;s Skinny locker helped me transform my chaotic craft space in my tiny NYC apartment.<p class="copyright">Mustard Made</p></figcaption></figure><p>You know what two things don&#39;t go together: being a crafter and living in a 550-square-foot apartment.</p><p>Try as I might to keep it under control, my stash of yarn hath overfloweth, and finding an elegant and convenient storage unit has been difficult. For the better part of a year, my crochet and needlepoint supplies have lived in a collection of metal baskets and plastic tote bags shoved into a corner of the office I share with my husband. I love my stash, but even I was tired of looking at it.</p><p>It needed a more tenable solution. Unfortunately, I was working with very constricted dimensions: I needed a storage unit that was tall, but no more than 20 inches wide,&nbsp;sized to fit in the only free corner of space seemingly left in my apartment. Finding something that fit that bill and was also cute seemed like an unreasonable ask: until I found Mustard&#39;s storage lockers.</p><h2 id="52d4e4dc-c9af-4b40-a7b5-ef5f18a1f423" data-toc-id="52d4e4dc-c9af-4b40-a7b5-ef5f18a1f423">My experience with the Mustard Skinny locker</h2><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68ed4a66cc993f9955d0183b?format=jpeg" height="800" width="1067" charset="" alt="Colorful living area with three tall lockers in berry, mustard yellow, and olive green against a white wall. A wood coffee table sits in front, with plants, books, and framed art adding warmth and personality to the space."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Mustard Made</p></figcaption></figure><h3 id="f81c47c1-7ca8-4561-a841-5a34b224799d" data-toc-id="f81c47c1-7ca8-4561-a841-5a34b224799d">An array of colorful options and sizes (and no tariffs to worry about)</h3><p>Mustard was launched in 2018 and makes a curated selection of storage furniture pieces, each available in 12 colors and representing every hue of the rainbow except orange (sorry to anyone in their Showgirl era). The pieces are meant to be versatile; <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116239119dd-20&amp;h=abad43426db6d11f9f9a2c71d422f14baf88c27f29b77853ffd9cf2ff6fbf6cf&amp;postID=68deb5ca6b1f27a75b4a2cc6&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fhome%2Fmustard-made-review&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%2F%3Fid%3D35871X943606%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fus.mustardmade.com%252Fcollections%252Fthe-shorty">The Shorty</a>, for example, can serve as a footlocker or a nightstand, and <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116239119dd-20&amp;h=ba8b58424f487b90c4db5d6776ce97c56d38d8471b58d0cb0efbf581b731227c&amp;postID=68deb5ca6b1f27a75b4a2cc6&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fhome%2Fmustard-made-review&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%2F%3Fid%3D35871X943606%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fus.mustardmade.com%252Fcollections%252Fthe-kit">The Kit</a> can be a medicine cabinet or a kitchen cabinet. If I had the space, I&#39;d definitely opt for The Collector, a glass-front, two-door cabinet. However, since I was working with a very limited area, I opted for The Skinny in a happy yet relatively neutral butter hue.</p><p>Though the company was founded in Australia and the UK, all US products ship from Georgia, so there&#39;s no concern about tariffs.</p><h3 id="c3a99bf1-1245-4a0c-be26-0013fbfdcc90" data-toc-id="c3a99bf1-1245-4a0c-be26-0013fbfdcc90">Flat packed for easy transport</h3><p>After having the extremely NYC experience of calling a specialist to chop up a couch stuck in my hallway, I appreciated that all Mustard&#39;s furniture ships flat-packed. When I got home from work one day, my package containing the Skinny locker was waiting for me, leaning against my lobby wall.</p><p>I never saw any info on Mustard&#39;s website about how much this thing weighs, so I was surprised to find the package was about 40 pounds &mdash; heavier than I anticipated. I was able to drag it up the stairs on my own, but it would have gone a lot faster with an extra set of hands. The tall, thin package fit easily down my narrow hallway and through my door &mdash; no need to call the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://nycouchdoctor.com/">Furniture Doctor</a> this time around.</p><h3 id="5120ac05-ea41-4633-ad12-ad885decf1d6" data-toc-id="5120ac05-ea41-4633-ad12-ad885decf1d6">Supposedly easy assembly, but I really struggled.</h3><p>Look, assembling furniture is part of my job, so I think I&#39;m relatively decent at it. But the Mustard locker really tested me. After about 20 minutes of wondering why the back of my locker didn&#39;t line up with the side walls, I realized I had put the sides of the locker on upside down. There was no indication on the pieces or instructions to suggest how I would know this, which was very frustrating.</p><p>Another difficult task was getting the top of the locker on. It seemed like every time I got one side down, the other would pop up. Mustard&#39;s instructions felt lacking, and the cutesy assembly video (featuring a dancing woman) didn&#39;t do much to help.</p><p>After about 45 minutes of wrestling pieces, I was ready for the grand finale: putting on the door. Unfortunately, no matter what I did, the door wouldn&#39;t close all the way unless I used the key to lock it shut. I checked and rechecked all the pieces, and eventually took the door off and laid it on the ground. I could see that the metal was slightly bowed, causing the bottom to stick out a bit when the locker door was closed. I also noticed several machine-made dents along the door in consistent intervals, which I don&#39;t think were supposed to be there. But by this point, my patience was waning, so I decided I was fine with the solution of just perpetually keeping the door locked when not in use. (Caveat: after about a week of keeping it locked, the door seems to have molded to the right shape to stay closed on its own, even when not locked.)</p><p>There are also instructions to anchor the locker to the wall if you&#39;re concerned about it tipping over. However, the anchor materials aren&#39;t included, so I skipped this step.</p><h3 id="5cda966b-12f3-42ff-8a68-d5563e8bfc44" data-toc-id="5cda966b-12f3-42ff-8a68-d5563e8bfc44">The payoff is worth the tedious assembly, and my craft supplies have never felt more organized</h3><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68eff8da1c1f80efbec5a848?format=jpeg" height="1440" width="1920" charset="" alt="Two views of a yellow metal locker used for yarn storage. The shelves are neatly organized by color, with warm-toned yarns like pink, orange, and tan on top and cool tones like blue, teal, and purple on the middle shelf, while the lower shelves hold fabric and craft supplies."/><figcaption>The interior of my Skinny locker. As you can see, the shelves are quite deep and there&#39;s plenty of room for more yarn.<p class="copyright">Lauren Savoie/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p>Fortunately, all my regrets and misgivings about the locker assembly went out the door when I moved it into my office and filled it with yarn. There&#39;s so much space! I have so much room in the locker that I think I could maybe even … buy more yarn (shhh, don&#39;t tell my husband). The shelving keeps everything much more accessible, so I don&#39;t have to go digging through bags every time I&#39;m looking for a specific yarn or crochet accessory. There are five shelves in total, four of which you can arrange however you like. There&#39;s also a hanging bar if you&#39;re using your locker to store clothes. </p><p>An added bonus is that there&#39;s now also storage above and below the locker. I can slip a basket with my work-in-progress pieces under the locker&#39;s legs for easy access, and another on top.</p><p>The sides are magnetic, which I&#39;ve found great for my needle minders, as well as for hanging notes and drawings. I even added a little magnetic container for holding my crochet hooks and measuring tape.</p><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68eff7b55dbc4fd10daaeae0?format=jpeg" height="4284" width="5712" charset="" alt="A yellow metal locker decorated with colorful round and flower-shaped magnets holds a fall-themed art print and a postcard on its door. A small blue organizer attached to the front contains pens and embroidery thread."/><figcaption>I&#39;ve used the magnetic sides to hang drawings and a small container with crochet and needlepoint supplies.<p class="copyright">Lauren Savoie/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><h3 id="bc0f2649-a7c9-4c0f-b059-c300244800a1" data-toc-id="bc0f2649-a7c9-4c0f-b059-c300244800a1">There are so many fun color combinations you can make</h3><p>It&#39;s hard not to want to outfit the rest of my space with Mustard&#39;s accessories, like its <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116239119dd-20&amp;h=54d893d235db36de7638a63cc5149fd034fc9fe4ce67f890c434ad2e935cf741&amp;postID=68deb5ca6b1f27a75b4a2cc6&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fhome%2Fmustard-made-review&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%2F%3Fid%3D35871X943606%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fus.mustardmade.com%252Fcollections%252Fthe-ledge">Ledge shelves</a>, magnetic <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116239119dd-20&amp;h=55a84f752e56e440428bda9f7197a902332f50b8ccea05e5bfdfe18a8ff41599&amp;postID=68deb5ca6b1f27a75b4a2cc6&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fhome%2Fmustard-made-review&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%2F%3Fid%3D35871X943606%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fus.mustardmade.com%252Fcollections%252Fthe-storyboard">Storyboard</a>, or <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116239119dd-20&amp;h=abad43426db6d11f9f9a2c71d422f14baf88c27f29b77853ffd9cf2ff6fbf6cf&amp;postID=68deb5ca6b1f27a75b4a2cc6&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fhome%2Fmustard-made-review&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%2F%3Fid%3D35871X943606%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fus.mustardmade.com%252Fcollections%252Fthe-shorty">The Shorty</a> locker. At one point, I found myself making an entire mood board on Google Slides to see what color combination of Mustard shelves and storage units would complement the art I have hanging in our office.</p><p>I&#39;m likely to be a repeat Mustard customer: I&#39;m eyeing a set of the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116239119dd-20&amp;h=77aad35c8f9781204f9286420ddb293cf0f8d0f853490b7a5a4061ec51235464&amp;postID=68deb5ca6b1f27a75b4a2cc6&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fhome%2Fmustard-made-review&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%2F%3Fid%3D35871X943606%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fus.mustardmade.com%252Fcollections%252Fthe-baskets">colorful baskets</a> for my locker. If you, too, dream in color, the brand&#39;s Instagram is definitely worth a follow &mdash; there&#39;s so much great inspiration.</p><h2 id="321c7a4b-e252-4603-8ddc-b09c8c009327" data-toc-id="321c7a4b-e252-4603-8ddc-b09c8c009327">The bottom line</h2><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68effa5ccc993f9955d044db?format=jpeg" height="1440" width="1920" charset="" alt="A side-by-side comparison shows a cluttered corner filled with yarn and craft supplies in metal baskets labeled &#34;Before,&#34; and the same corner neatly organized with a yellow locker decorated with magnets and art in the &#34;After&#34; image."/><figcaption>My craft chaos is now neatly contained within the Mustard Skinny locker.<p class="copyright">Lauren Savoie/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p>The Mustard Skinny locker turned my chaotic craft corner into an organized, cheerful display &mdash; and despite a frustrating assembly process, I&#39;d recommend it in a heartbeat. It&#39;s sturdy, surprisingly spacious for its slim size, and looks so good it (almost) distracts from my total craft chaos. If you&#39;re short on space but big on style (and patience), this locker is worth the effort.</p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/home/mustard-made-review">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  445.      <author>lsavoie@insider.com (Lauren Savoie)</author>
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  447.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:56:20 +0000</pubDate>
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  460.      <title>Seized Russian superyacht Amadea has been sold &amp;mdash; but it&#39;s not smooth sailing yet</title>
  461.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/amadea-russian-oligarch-superyacht-seized-auctioned-new-owner-2025-9</link>
  462.      <description>The new owner, whose identity has not been disclosed, may have to keep his prize out of international waters. </description>
  463.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/65e9958ece7f1785b2e73bf8?format=jpeg" height="2816" width="4300" charset="" alt="The 106m-long and 18m-high super luxury motor yacht Amadea, one of the largest yacht in the world is seen after anchored at pier in Pasatarlasi for bunkering with 9 fuel trucks, on February 18, 2020 in Bodrum district of Mugla province in Turkey"/><figcaption>The Amadea, which was seized by the Department of Justice in 2022, has a new owner.<p class="copyright">Osman Uras/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>The <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/russian-oligarch-confiscated-325-million-superyacht-up-for-grabs-2025-8" data-autoaffiliated="false">superyacht Amadea</a> has been sold.</li><li>The Justice Department said it seized the yacht from a Russian oligarch in 2022.</li><li>There&#39;s one caveat: The new owner may have to keep the prize out of international waters.</li></ul><p>A seized Russian superyacht has a new captain.</p><p>The US government has auctioned off the 106-meter yacht Amadea, which it said was formerly owned by sanctioned <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/fbi-found-evidence-against-suleiman-kerimov-superyacht-amadea-russia-2022-5">Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov</a>, a spokesperson for the United States Marshals Service confirmed to Business Insider.</p><p>The new owner and the yacht&#39;s price have not been disclosed. The sealed bid auction for the yacht closed on September 10.</p><p>The yacht was seized by the federal government&#39;s KleptoCapture task force in Fiji in 2022. It was believed to be worth at least $300 million at the time, according to a Department of Justice press release. A later appraisal put its value closer to $230 million, said court documents.</p><p>Built by Lürssen &mdash;&nbsp;the same shipyard behind the <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/biggest-yachts-owned-by-tech-billionaires-mark-zuckerberg-jeff-bezos-2024-5">yachts of billionaires</a> like Sergey Brin and Barry Diller &mdash;&nbsp;Amadea boasts a suite of luxury features throughout its six decks, including an infinity pool and jacuzzi, a helicopter pad, two spas, and a private cinema. The interiors are ornate; there&#39;s an elaborate piano, a gilded bar, golden elevators, and a lobster tank.</p><p>The government has been eager to get Amadea off its hands, as the <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/russian-oligarchs-megayacht-costs-taxpayers-nearly-1-million-a-month-2024-3">yacht&#39;s maintenance costs</a> &mdash;&nbsp;crew salaries, fuel, insurance, and more &mdash; reached nearly $1 million a month for US taxpayers.</p><p>Congrats are in order for the new owner, though they are likely not out of choppy waters quite yet.</p><p>Taking <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/russian-oligarchs-sanction-superyachts-work-expert-2022-3">control of a seized yacht</a> is tricky, as true ownership can be contested.</p><p>The Amadea&#39;s ownership has already been called into question: After it was seized, <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/russian-oligarch-sanctioned-yacht-amadea-us-sell-maintenance-bill-2024-2">Russian billionaire Eduard Khudainatov</a> said he owned the yacht. Earlier this year, a judge ruled that Khudainatov was among &#34;straw owners of the Amadea, who hold title to it for another party&#34; and could not block its forfeiture to the US government.</p><p>Khudainatov has appealed the decision. In a statement to Business Insider at the time of the auction, his lawyer, Adam Ford, said they &#34;will continue the fight until we get our property back,&#34; and called the auction &#34;improper and premature.&#34;</p><p>&#34;Even the most basic due diligence conducted by any rational potential purchaser bidding on the Amadea, a $230 million USD asset, will reveal the state of this litigation, and the risks associated with the purchase,&#34; Ford wrote in a letter to the judge after the auction was announced.</p><p>In the letter, Ford pointed to the <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/alfa-nero-yacht-sold-40-million-ownership-schmidt-russia-sanctions-2024-7">Alfa Nero</a>, a seized yacht sold by the government of Antigua and Barbuda last year for the discounted price of $40 million. At one point, former <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/eric-schmidt-superyacht-whisper-kismet-bought-jaguars-billionaire-shahid-khan-2024-5">Google CEO Eric Schmidt</a> was set to purchase the yacht, though he backed out as legal disputes started piling up.</p><p>All this may mean that the Amadea&#39;s new owner may not want to stray far from US waters. Locals of Fort Lauderdale and San Diego, keep your eyes peeled.</p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amadea-russian-oligarch-superyacht-seized-auctioned-new-owner-2025-9">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
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  477.      <title>The 13 best luggage brands, tested by experts</title>
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  479.      <description>Whether you need a new carry-on, checked bag, duffel, or a whole set, here are the best luggage brands, including Travelpro, Away, and Tumi.</description>
  480.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="headline-regular financial-disclaimer">When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/insider-reviews-expertise-in-product-reviews">Learn more</a></p><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6744d03fede4eeae392964c3?format=jpeg" height="600" width="1200" charset="" alt="three suitcases on a gradient red background"/><figcaption>Great luggage makes both packing and traveling easier.<p class="copyright">Tumi; Delsey; Briggs &amp; Riley/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p>The best suitcases let you roll through the airport quickly and confidently, with assurance that your items are well-protected and sturdily organized within.</p><p>We selected our picks for the best luggage brands based on years of hands-on testing by several travel editors who regularly take up to 50 flights a year. Since the size of luggage you&#39;ll need will depend on your specific travel plans, we focused on the best brands rather than specific pieces. Our top picks are known for making sturdy and reliable luggage, with smart extras to make packing and traveling a breeze.&nbsp;</p><p>Read on for our top choices for the best luggage brands at various price points to consider. If you&#39;re specifically looking for hand-luggage, check out our guides to the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/travel/best-carry-on-bag">best carry-on bags</a> and <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/travel/best-personal-item-bag">best personal item bags</a>.&nbsp;</p><h2 id="df20fa09-fe97-4a84-b999-9fd9172baef6" data-toc-id="df20fa09-fe97-4a84-b999-9fd9172baef6">Our top picks for the best luggage brands</h2><div id="slideshow"><div class="slide">Rimowa<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/602bd4abb3c2a800183cce5e?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="A silver RIMOWA suitcase next to other orange and green suitcases."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Sunny Chanel/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored" href="https://shop-links.co/ciezjGjgqad"><strong>Shop all luggage at Rimowa</strong></a></p><p>When it comes to high-end luggage, Rimowa is a consistent standout that uses premium materials to create long-lasting and recognizable pieces. Its ribbed aluminum luggage, which comes in every color from simple silver to a cherry red, is particularly popular &mdash; though it will cost you upwards of $1,000. However, thanks to heavy-duty construction that still manages to be lightweight, the rollers might be worth it if budget isn&#39;t an issue for you.</p><p>For a slightly more cost-effective (though still pricey) option, I particularly love the Essential Lite collection, which I named the best high-end hard-side carry-on thanks to the fact that it&#39;s incredibly durable but weighs less than five pounds. Unfortunately, if you&#39;re a fan of soft-sided suitcases, Rimowa is not the brand for you, and there aren&#39;t as many accessories available as some other brands.&nbsp;</p><p>Read our full <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/travel/rimowa-carry-on-essential-lite-review">Rimowa Essential Lite carry-on review</a>.</p><p><strong>Worth a look:</strong></p></div><div class="slide">Travelpro<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/66478b9414fb5b23cc5de114?format=jpeg" height="1600" width="2400" charset="" alt="side profile of the travelpro platinum elite carry on bag"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Les Shu/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_062917_best-checked-luggage-20&amp;h=a20b60da583e58d2d90cccd254e92d9c493744a65643e6c337604153abcd9cdf&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f4149d&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftravel%2Fbest-luggage&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.anrdoezrs.net%2Flinks%2F6415797%2Ftype%2Fdlg%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Ftravelpro.com%2F"><strong>Shop all luggage at Travelpro</strong></a></p><p>Travelpro mostly makes soft-side luggage and rightfully earned its spot as our top pick for the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/travel/best-carry-on-bag#the-best-soft-side-carry-on-overall-2">best carry-on</a>.&nbsp;I personally love the clear attention to detail that comes with a Travelpro bag, from the whisper-quiet spinner wheels to the tear-resistant material and sturdy buckles.</p><p>In addition to rolling luggage, Travelpro has options for under-seat bags (rolling and not), toiletry bags, backpacks, foldable duffels, garment bags (which often come included with a carry-on), luggage tags, laptop bags, and more.</p><p>Read our full <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/travel/travelpro-platinum-elite-expandable-carry-on-review">Travelpro Platinum Elite Carry-On review</a> for more.</p><p><strong>Worth a look:</strong></p></div><div class="slide">Away<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6631357b0dfb1341e900d42f?format=jpeg" height="4284" width="5712" charset="" alt="a hand holding a brick red Away Carry On"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Lauren Savoie/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_062917_best-checked-luggage-20&amp;h=b1bf2c5be9d9578c7a69aa4d17eebaa4e0c022ded774ed1a6614a0004afa6e5f&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f4149d&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftravel%2Fbest-luggage&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.awaytravel.com%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>Shop all luggage at Away</strong></a></p><p>Away has multiple options for roller luggage, including hard-sided, expandable, and aluminum. Bags are available in both neutral hues and bright, eye-catching colors.</p><p>Away&#39;s stand-out feature used to be the removable battery pack for charging your electronics on the go, which was previously available as an add-on to its carry-on bags. While the brand retired that feature, we still think its bags have thoughtful extras like in-bag compression, built-in TSA-approved locks, and a removable washable lining.&nbsp;</p><p>In addition to roller bags, the brand also offers a range of other bags and travel accessories, including backpacks, duffels, pet carriers, totes, packing cubes, and more. I&#39;ve personally owned Away luggage for years and can attest to its durability and practicality.&nbsp;</p><p>Read our full <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/travel/away-luggage-review">Away luggage review</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/travel/away-carry-on-luggage-review">Away Carry-On review</a> for more.</p><p><strong>Worth a look:</strong></p></div><div class="slide">Quince<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68eff0e8cc993f9955d0435b?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="Left: The author on a city crosswalk pulling a Quince suitcase. Right: A green Quince suitcase on a hardwood floor."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Gabrielle Chase/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_062917_best-checked-luggage-20&amp;h=1a8da93aeaf6e555585a1eb8f62bf98531ab3b505f3362732b902ce39166a7ed&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f4149d&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftravel%2Fbest-luggage&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quince.com%2Fhome%2Ftravel" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>Shop all luggage at Quince</strong></a></p><p>Is there anything Quince hasn&#39;t duped yet? We&#39;ve tried close to a hundred products for our <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/quince-review">Quince review</a> and found that the retailer offers high-quality dupes for popular luxury brands and designs. One area where it really shines is in luggage and bags. </p><p>Its carry-on suitcase is a near exact replica of Away&#39;s bags, but at a fraction of the cost. After testing it, we loved it so much that we named it the best budget pick in our <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/travel/best-carry-on-bag">best carry-on bag</a> guide. Other favorites include the All-Day Neoprene Backpack, which is a <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/dagne-dover-vs-quince-backpack">near dupe for a Dagne Dover bag</a>, and the Italian Leather Triple Compartment Shopper Tote, a pick in our guide to the <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/best-work-bag-women">best women&#39;s work bags</a>.</p><p>Read our full <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/travel/quince-luggage-review">Quince luggage review</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p><strong>Worth a look:</strong></p></div><div class="slide">Monos<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6740e2b0fa0140cdd565026b?format=jpeg" height="3024" width="4032" charset="" alt="a monos suitcase sitting on a carpet partially open"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Lauren Savoie/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow nofollow noopener sponsored sponsored" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_062917_best-checked-luggage-20&amp;h=bfb2fd6d73813c654733f1d3404219066fb91998f6ce9a7c783f7522d8e9bc28&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f4149d&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftravel%2Fbest-luggage&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fshareasale.com%2Fr.cfm%3Fb%3D999%26u%3D1088116%26m%3D97638%26urllink%3Dmonos.com%252F"><strong>Shop all luggage at Monos</strong></a></p><p>Monos makes one of the best suitcases on the market with a hard front pocket that gives you an easy place to safely store laptops and extras. Monos suitcases are durable, come in an array of colors, and are well-priced. Plus, all of the luggage comes with a 100-day trial period and a limited lifetime warranty. The brand also makes some of our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/travel/monos-packing-cube-review">favorite durable packing cubes</a>.</p><p>Read our full <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/travel/monos-carry-on-luggage-review">Monos luggage review</a>.</p><p><strong>Worth a look:</strong></p></div><div class="slide">Briggs &amp; Riley<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6744cf599f2901eb6036ba40?format=jpeg" height="4284" width="5712" charset="" alt="a briggs &amp; riley suitcase by the side of the road"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Lauren Savoie/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow nofollow noopener sponsored sponsored" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_062917_best-checked-luggage-20&amp;h=3b6b79d9e57c6f23901ba59bd0546fc186fede388e628e826f7e8909702eb5ae&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f4149d&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftravel%2Fbest-luggage&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.anrdoezrs.net%2Flinks%2F6415797%2Ftype%2Fdlg%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.briggs-riley.com%2F"><strong>Shop all luggage at Briggs &amp; Riley</strong></a></p><p>We named Briggs &amp; Riley our top pick for the best high-end soft-side carry-on. I particularly like the super-smart interior features that truly elevate these suitcases, from a special CX compression-expansion system that increases packing capacity by 25%, to making sure the adjustable handle is entirely on the outside of the bag so no packing room is lost to the poles. These suitcases are certainly investment pieces, but they&#39;re built to last and also come with a lifetime warranty.</p><p>While I find the soft-sided bags to be some of Briggs &amp; Riley&#39;s best options, there are also some nice hard-sided carry-ons and checked bags for those who prefer to go that route. In addition to roller bags, Briggs &amp; Riley also makes backpacks, duffels, weekends, laptop bags, and travel accessories of all types, including packing cubes, bag ID tags, laundry bags, and more.</p><p><strong>Worth a look:</strong></p></div><div class="slide">Samsonite<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6740dbc8ede4eeae39291ad7?format=jpeg" height="4284" width="5712" charset="" alt="A samonsite suitcase stuffed with clothing"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Lauren Savoie/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow nofollow noopener sponsored sponsored nofollow sponsored" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_062917_best-checked-luggage-20&amp;h=5a5fc9b0b09e1a3fc7be4f3dd590c8cb081581693c47fab8f1c561a7bfdb38db&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f4149d&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftravel%2Fbest-luggage&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D35871X943606%26xs%3D1%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fshop.samsonite.com%252Fluggage%252F"><strong>Shop all luggage at Samsonite</strong></a></p><p>When it comes to value, Samsonite makes excellent luggage at some of the best prices, which is why we named it our top hard-sided pick for the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/travel/best-carry-on-bag#the-best-hard-side-carry-on-overall-1">best carry-on</a>. Samsonite offers numerous options for roller bags, including both hard-side and soft-side carry-ons and checked luggage, wheeled under-seat bags, and even roller duffels.&nbsp;</p><p>Samsonite also sells several two- and three-piece sets if you want to pair small, medium, and large roller bags together. In addition to traditional roller luggage, Samsonite also offers classic backpacks, wheeled backpacks, duffels, briefcases, wallets, dop kits, and more. There are even some cool <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_062917_best-checked-luggage-20&amp;h=9d8741328594f406d8e29f8b11c002ab9457822ab76304427c474323b908d2a5&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f4149d&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftravel%2Fbest-luggage&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D35871X943606%26xs%3D1%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fshop.samsonite.com%252Fluggage%252Fgarment-bags%252F">wheeled garment bags</a> that can fit under your seat and will fit far more than your typical folding or hanging garment bag. I&#39;ve owned a Samsonite bag for over three years now and it&#39;s held up incredibly well.</p><p>You can read our full <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/travel/samsonite-centric-hardside-luggage-review">Samsonite Centric Carry-On review</a> for more info.</p><p><strong>Worth a look:</strong></p></div><div class="slide">July<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68eff3fd1c1f80efbec5a76a?format=jpeg" height="4310" width="5746" charset="" alt="A person&#39;s hand, wearing a ring and bracelet, points to the TSA lock on a brown hard-shell suitcase with a black luggage tag reading &#34;July Airlines.&#34;"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">July</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_062917_best-checked-luggage-20&amp;h=1fe14788eb43da1a8a9e6ce6dc5ba9b4a5858d8ac35eb4b3953a56ee465a63fa&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f4149d&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftravel%2Fbest-luggage&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fjuly.com%2Fus%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>Shop all luggage at July</strong></a></p><p>July is one of the more unique luggage brands out there &mdash; it&#39;s one of the few that still offers its carry-ons with a removable battery, and it recently released a line of bags with built-in tracking. We&#39;ve found the luggage a little less durable and roomy than other bags we&#39;ve tried, but it&#39;s worth a look if you&#39;re after premium features not found in any other suitcase.</p><p>The brand also makes several thoughtfully designed travel accessories, including one of the <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/travel/best-toiletry-bag">best toiletry bags</a> we&#39;ve tested. Its beautiful line of suede bags is also worth a look. </p><p>Read our full <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/travel/july-carry-on-pro-luggage-review">July luggage review</a>.</p><p><strong>Worth a look:</strong></p></div><div class="slide">Delsey<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/65602f139c7d23cb3b9f488d?format=jpeg" height="2932" width="3909" charset="" alt="a woman sitting on a pile of Delsey luggage"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Delsey</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_062917_best-checked-luggage-20&amp;h=cf03d702e727f1397b186adc24f2eeb855e7a9a1befc3eb27b4711a952df7c5f&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f4149d&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftravel%2Fbest-luggage&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.delsey.com%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>Shop all luggage at Delsey</strong></a></p><p>If you like the look of classic luggage featuring leather trim, you may want to consider Delsey&#39;s Chatelet line of hard-sided luggage. Delsey&#39;s Titanium suitcases are also a fan-favorite option since they are ultra-lightweight but incredibly durable.&nbsp;</p><p>Delsey has numerous options for roller bags for domestic and international travel in both hard-sided and soft-sided variations (though more hard-sided), as well as several luggage sets. It even has an eco-friendly line of laptop bags and duffels using recycled materials.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Worth a look:</strong></p></div><div class="slide">Béis<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/680a5b97c6ad288d147f09ed?format=jpeg" height="1440" width="1920" charset="" alt="side by side showing a woman carrying a beis suitcase next to the suitcase fully packed"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Rebecca Shinners/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_062917_best-checked-luggage-20&amp;h=6f83e8f4236b3ad116ff485879f1873f84ff2e06590ef20d7b8fdb38518fa944&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f4149d&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftravel%2Fbest-luggage&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.beistravel.com%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true"><strong>Shop all luggage at Béis</strong></a></p><p>Béis is currently social media&#39;s favorite luggage, but there&#39;s more to this brand than influencer hype. We tested the bags and found they&#39;re actually really well designed, with several unique features we haven&#39;t seen before. The Béis Carry-On Roller stands out for its whopping 61 liters of packing space, built-in weight indicator in the handle, tons of interior storage, and even a bag strap for carrying personal items that don&#39;t have a trolley sleeve. It recently replaced Away as our <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/travel/best-carry-on-bag">best carry-on</a> for extra space. We also named its backpack as one of the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/best-backpacks-work">best backpacks for work</a>. The brand is reasonably priced &mdash; cheaper than Away, but more expensive than Samsonite &mdash; and the bags come in an array of striking colors that are sure to make a statement cruising through the airport.</p><p>Read our full <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/travel/beis-carry-on-luggage-review">Béis luggage review</a>.</p><p><strong>Worth a look:</strong></p></div><div class="slide">Carl Friedrik<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/681b8262c6ad288d14804500?format=jpeg" height="901" width="1201" charset="" alt="three suitcases on a wood credenza"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Carl Friedrik</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_062917_best-checked-luggage-20&amp;h=bcb20cff884274ea3938bf5a1da0492c17d02bcdd240ae6b22082b47aff1f655&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f4149d&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftravel%2Fbest-luggage&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%2F%3Fid%3D35871X943606%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.carlfriedrik.com%252F"><strong>Shop all luggage at Carl Friedrik</strong></a></p><p>Initially started as a leather goods business, Carl Friedrik is perhaps best known today for its high-quality, sleek-looking luggage. The brand was founded in London by two Swedish brothers and its bags reflect sleek European design principles and a commitment to quality high-quality materials. The suitcases are beautiful and feel luxe, like something you&#39;d see hanging out in business class or being loaded onto a private jet. They&#39;ve even been spotted on an episode of HBO&#39;s TV show <em>Succession</em>, if that gives you any indication of the &#34;quiet luxury&#34; you can expect from the brand.</p><p>I particularly love Carl Friedrik&#39;s <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_062917_best-checked-luggage-20&amp;h=f36e54d913acf8a91129c13fb0286422fe7ac5dbba7fa550a0edc6d576997394&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f4149d&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftravel%2Fbest-luggage&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%2F%3Fid%3D35871X943606%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.carlfriedrik.com%252Fproducts%252Ftrunk">trunk</a>, which is one of the best that I&#39;ve tested. It not only looks beautiful, but has some really thoughtful design features like fold-up dividers for easier packing and two integrated locks.</p><p><strong>Worth a look:</strong></p></div><div class="slide">American Tourister<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6026d9f52edd0f001a8d59dd?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="Light blue American Tourister Lifestyle Image in a pale blue bedroom."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">American Tourister</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_062917_best-checked-luggage-20&amp;h=c708432b3e8b535d27c92460b709051f33f8110ed3085bfd819b87a13286272b&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f4149d&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftravel%2Fbest-luggage&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D35871X943606%26xs%3D1%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fshop.americantourister.com%252Fluggage"><strong>Shop all luggage at American Tourister</strong></a></p><p>Several of American Tourister&#39;s carry-ons start under $100, and while they may not last you a lifetime, they certainly won&#39;t break down anytime soon either. The hard-sided bags are made from a sturdy ABS material, and the spinner wheels aren&#39;t quite as high-end as premium options but still easily roll on most surfaces. While these suitcases don&#39;t come with tons of extras (be aware that some don&#39;t come with built-in TSA locks), the interiors are still thoughtfully designed for easy packing.&nbsp;</p><p>American Tourister has numerous roller bag options in varying sizes, including both hard-sided and soft-sided suitcases. There is also a line of <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biipgf_062917_best-checked-luggage-20&amp;h=53c289049cc8ca269887e29c44bf54388a155c0c7351e6f3a18eaf512cedf47b&amp;postID=61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f4149d&amp;postSlug=guides%2Ftravel%2Fbest-luggage&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D35871X943606%26xs%3D1%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fshop.americantourister.com%252Fdisney-kids">Disney and Star Wars luggage</a> that kids especially might love.</p><p><strong>Worth a look:</strong></p></div><div class="slide">Tumi<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5d6690ed21214c43eb6b457a?format=jpeg" height="720" width="960" charset="" alt="Tumi gray and brown luggage on a pier."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Tumi</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="http://redirect.viglink.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumi.com%2Fc%2Fluggage%2F&amp;key=a0a489b80c119e1fb25b8b4606294f7e"><strong>Shop all luggage at Tumi</strong></a></p><p>Like Rimowa, Tumi luggage pieces are an investment. But they&#39;re a worthy one since these suitcases will likely last you years, if not decades. With numerous options of all sizes for both hard-sided and soft-sided suitcases, Tumi has bags to suit just about all tastes.&nbsp;</p><p>Its well-thought-out suitcases include premium spinner wheels, heavy-duty zippers, scratch- and tear-resistant exteriors, and well-designed interiors that help travelers maximize every last inch of space. In addition to roller luggage, Tumi is also well known for its premium totes and briefcases, and also makes travel wallets, backpacks, duffels, care kits, travel umbrellas, and more.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Worth a look:</strong></p></div><div class="slide">Luggage FAQs<h3 class="faq-question">Is hard-sided or soft-sided luggage better?</h3><p class="faq-answer">There are pros and cons to each. In general, hard-sided luggage offers more protection for your belongings than soft-sided luggage, but the bags themselves are more prone to wear and tear.</p><p class="faq-answer">For checked bags, your best bet is hard-sided luggage since it can withstand tough handling and having other items stacked on top. Soft-sided luggage may be a good option if you want more flexibility since fabric-made suitcases have a lot more give. Soft-sided pieces are a good option for carry-ons because they can flex and compress to fit into tight overhead bins.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><hr/><h3 class="faq-question">What size luggage should I buy?</h3><p class="faq-answer">We think it&#39;s best to start with a carry-on size, since it offers the most flexibility, whether you want to keep it in the cabin or check it. Most US airlines cap carry-on size at 22 inches long, 14 inches wide, and 9 inches high, including handles and wheels.</p><p class="faq-answer">When it comes to buying a checked bag, you&#39;ll want something between 25 and 29 inches long. Airlines typically charge a fixed fee for checked bags up to a certain weight, so it may be tempting to think a bigger suitcase is always better. However, bigger pieces of luggage come with more weight of their own, don&#39;t protect your items well when they&#39;re underpacked, and encourage overpacking, which can lead to higher baggage fees (or the dreaded airport floor repacking).&nbsp;</p></div></div><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/travel/best-luggage">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  481.      <author>lsavoie@insider.com (Lauren Savoie,Hannah Freedman)</author>
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  503.      <title>Judge temporarily orders the Trump administration to stop laying off workers sparked by the government shutdown</title>
  504.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/federal-worker-firings-pause-temporary-restraining-order-government-shutdown-2025-10</link>
  505.      <description>A federal judge put a hold on the Trump administration&#39;s reductions in the federal labor force.</description>
  506.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68eff2cacc993f9955d0439b?format=jpeg" height="3070" width="4604" charset="" alt="russell vought"/><figcaption>A judge will pause federal firings during the shutdown<p class="copyright">Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>A judge will temporarily halt the Trump administration&#39;s federal worker layoffs sparked by the government shutdown.</li><li>The lawsuit claims the administration unlawfully used the shutdown for staff cuts.</li><li>Thousands face layoffs or furloughs, with agencies like Commerce and Education affected.</li></ul><p>A judge plans to temporarily freeze the Trump administration&#39;s <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/federal-worker-firings-during-government-shutdown-what-we-know-2025-10">firing of federal workers</a> during the government shutdown.</p><p>A lawsuit, filed by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees and American Federation of Government Employees in a Northern California District Court, alleges that the Trump administration&#39;s staff cuts at government agencies are &#34;unlawfully laying off employees during the shutdown, and improperly using the shutdown as the basis for the layoffs.&#34;</p><p><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/california-judge-will-pause-trumps-latest-round-of-layoffs?utm_source=reddit.com&amp;utm_medium=lawdesk">Bloomberg Law</a> originally reported that Judge Susan Illston, who is overseeing the case, issued a temporary restraining order on the layoffs in a hearing on Wednesday, and the court&#39;s clerk confirmed the ruling to Business Insider.</p><p>AFSCME President Lee Saunders told reporters in a statement that &#34;This decision affirms that these threatened mass firings are likely illegal and blocks layoff notices from going out.&#34;</p><p>In a press statement, AFGE National President Everett Kelley added that, &#34;We are pleased with the court&#39;s ruling halting these unlawful terminations and preventing the administration from further targeting hardworking civil servants during the shutdown.&#34;</p><p>A filing from the Office of Management and Budget on October 10 reviewed by Business Insider indicated that between 4,132 and 4,232 federal workers were marked for layoffs, with some receiving RIF notices that day. The Departments of Commerce, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Homeland Security, and Treasury are impacted.</p>
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  510.    <h2 id="ffcc66b9-8a22-474a-9825-dc6fb34078e8" data-toc-id="ffcc66b9-8a22-474a-9825-dc6fb34078e8">Layoffs are paused, but federal workers are on edge</h2><p>Administration sources told Business Insider that the numbers in the filing are &#34;just a snapshot in time&#34; and that more RIFs are coming. On a Wednesday episode of The Charlie Kirk Show, OMB head Russell Vought said that the layoffs will total about 10,000.</p><p>His comments follow a pre-shutdown memo from The Office of Management and Budget directing federal agencies to &#34;consider&#34; terminations for employees working in programs that are &#34;not consistent with the President&#39;s priorities.&#34; A HHS spokesperson said &#34;multiple divisions are receiving reduction-in-force notices as a direct consequence of the Democrat-led government shutdown,&#34; and a spokesperson for the Department of Energy said affected employees &#34;played a major role in the Biden administration&#39;s war on American Energy.&#34;</p><p>The Treasury and Health and Human Services Departments saw the biggest cuts last week, with over 1,000 employees from each agency on the termination list.</p><p>A few hundred workers at the Centers for Disease Control also mistakenly received RIF notices at the end of last week, but were told over the weekend that they can remain in their posts. An HHS spokesperson told Business Insider that &#34;the employees who received incorrect notifications were never separated from the agency and have all been notified that they are not subject to the reduction in force.&#34; The CDC union confirmed that &#34;around 700 employees received emails rescinding their illegal terminations. More than 600 workers remain unjustly fired.&#34;</p><p>Business Insider has spoken with around two dozen employees across agencies since the shutdown began. Hundreds of thousands remain furloughed or are <a target="_self" rel="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-affected-government-shutdown-national-parks-social-security-usps-2025-10"><u>working without pay</u></a>. Staff at the National Park Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, CDC, Internal Revenue Service, Social Security Administration, and more said that <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/government-shutdown-federal-worker-pay-payday-2025-10">a lack of job security</a> has them cutting back on spending. A few said they are pausing kids&#39; soccer and dance classes to save money, forgoing vacations and car repairs, or applying for food stamps.</p><p>The Navy Federal Credit Union, USAA, the Maryland Department of Labor, and other programs have offered bridge loans to federal employees who are currently missing pay, and told Business Insider they are seeing a spike in enrollment.</p><p>This isn&#39;t the first wave of federal staff cuts this year. Since Trump took office in January, <a target="_self" rel="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/number-workers-fired-doge-trump-musk-challenger-2025-4"><u>over 200,000 federal workers</u></a> have lost their jobs and thousands more have left their government posts through retirement, buyouts, quits, and deferred resignations &mdash; much of it under <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/doge-federal-workers-job-loss-six-months-advice-reflections-2025-7">DOGE&#39;s cost-cutting spree</a>. A July 8 <a target="_self" rel="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/supreme-court-ruling-trump-firings-federal-agencies-2025-7"><u>Supreme Court ruling</u></a> gave the Trump administration a green light to continue mass firings.</p><p>The Trump administration will have the opportunity to appeal Wednesday&#39;s decision. The White House referred Business Insider to OMB. The agency did not immediately respond for comment.</p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/federal-worker-firings-pause-temporary-restraining-order-government-shutdown-2025-10">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  511.      <author>allisonkelly@businessinsider.com (Allie Kelly,Juliana Kaplan)</author>
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  513.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:32:07 +0000</pubDate>
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  520.      <title>I made Ina Garten&#39;s 5-cheese penne pasta, and it was the comfort dish of my dreams</title>
  521.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/ina-garten-easy-five-cheese-penne-pasta-recipe</link>
  522.      <description>Ina Garten&#39;s five-cheese penne pasta features Gorgonzola, fontina, mozzarella, Romano, and ricotta cheeses. The easy dish is rich and comforting.</description>
  523.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5f6504ab323fc4001e0d7332?format=jpeg" height="1261" width="1682" charset="" alt="Ina Garten&#39;s penne pasta"/><figcaption>Ina Garten&#39;s five-cheese penne pasta is super comforting.<p class="copyright">Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>When I found out Ina Garten had a penne pasta with five different cheeses, I knew I had to try it.&nbsp;</li><li>The dish combines Gorgonzola, fontina, mozzarella, Romano, and ricotta.&nbsp;</li><li>Garten&#39;s pasta is rich without being too heavy, making it perfect for fall and winter nights.</li></ul><p>As temperatures start to dip and we settle back into our favorite sweaters, it&#39;s time to whip up some <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/greek-pasta-dish-pastitsio-better-than-lasagna-recipe">comforting dinners</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>And no chef soothes me more than <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ina-garten-favorite-weeknight-pasta-recipe">Ina Garten</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ina-garten-easy-pasta-dishes-recipes-ranking-2021-5">her delicious pasta recipes</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>So, when I discovered that the <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ina-garten-incredible-life-story-career-marriage-photos-2021-2">&#34;Barefoot Contessa&#34; star</a> has a penne with five different cheeses, I knew I had to try it.&nbsp;</p><div id="slideshow"><div class="slide">Ina Garten&#39;s penne pasta requires five different cheeses.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5f63a303323fc4001e0d6ec2?format=jpeg" height="1500" width="2000" charset="" alt="Ina Garten&#39;s penne pasta"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p>To whip up her five-cheese penne, you&#39;ll need:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>1/2 cup freshly-grated pecorino Romano&nbsp;</li><li>1/2 cup shredded Italian fontina&nbsp;</li><li>1/4 cup crumbled Italian Gorgonzola&nbsp;</li><li>1/4 pound fresh mozzarella, sliced</li><li>2 tablespoons ricotta cheese</li></ul><p>I must admit that I purchased Romano cheese instead of pecorino Romano, which I couldn&#39;t find in my local supermarket&#39;s small fromagerie, no matter how hard I tried.</p><p>I did a quick Google search &mdash; &#34;Is pecorino the same as Romano?&#34; &mdash; and was convinced that they were basically identical. I later learned that the Romano I had purchased was actually made with cow&#39;s milk, while pecorino Romano <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cheese.com/romano/">is always made with sheep&#39;s milk</a>.</p><p>But alas, they&#39;re both still in the same family and known for their sharp flavors, so I think the cheese gods will forgive me on this one.&nbsp;</p></div><div class="slide">Garten&#39;s five-cheese penne also requires four additional ingredients.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5f63a31c57b7da001ee124a3?format=jpeg" height="1500" width="2000" charset="" alt="Ina Garten&#39;s penne pasta"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p>On top of all that cheese, you&#39;ll need:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>1 pound penne rigate pasta</li><li>2 cups heavy cream</li><li>1 cup crushed tomatoes in thick tomato puree</li><li>6 fresh basil leaves, chopped</li></ul></div><div class="slide">I preheated my oven to 500°F and started grating and measuring my cheeses.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5f63a30557b7da001ee1249b?format=jpeg" height="1500" width="2000" charset="" alt="Ina Garten&#39;s penne pasta"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p>This is the only part of Garten&#39;s recipe that actually requires a little work.</p><p>I hadn&#39;t bought pre-shredded fontina or pre-crumbled Gorgonzola, so I decided to just grate them as well. And let me tell you, it was definitely an arm workout.</p><p>Next time, I&#39;ll likely just finely chop the fontina instead, as its creamy texture made it a tad trickier to work with the grater.&nbsp;</p></div><div class="slide">I couldn&#39;t help but admire all the beautiful cheeses in my mixing bowl.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5f6509b057b7da001ee128b4?format=jpeg" height="1862" width="1509" charset="" alt="Ina Garten penne pasta"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p>From the creamy ricotta to the sharp Romano, I was excited to see how these different flavors and textures would blend together.&nbsp;</p></div><div class="slide">After I finally stopped staring at my cheese, I added the crushed tomatoes and heavy cream.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5f63a30457b7da001ee1249a?format=jpeg" height="1882" width="1507" charset="" alt="Ina Garten&#39;s penne pasta"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p>I also chopped up some basil to throw on top.</p></div><div class="slide">And just before I mixed everything together, I started cooking my pasta.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5f63a30c323fc4001e0d6ec3?format=jpeg" height="1500" width="2000" charset="" alt="Ina Garten&#39;s penne pasta"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p>Per Garten&#39;s recipe, you&#39;re not actually supposed to fully cook the pasta. You just need to parboil the penne for four minutes in a pot of salted water.&nbsp;</p><p>After I dumped my pound of pasta into the pot, I set a timer and went back to my bowl of cheese.&nbsp;</p></div><div class="slide">As I mixed the cheesy sauce, I watched as it turned into a surprising shade of millennial pink.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5f63a317323fc4001e0d6ec5?format=jpeg" height="1435" width="1780" charset="" alt="Ina Garten&#39;s penne pasta"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p>Who knew Garten&#39;s pasta would be so on-trend? The color was actually quite pretty, and not at all what I had expected.&nbsp;</p></div><div class="slide">After draining my noodles, I put them back into the same pot and added my cheesy pink mixture.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5f63a31b323fc4001e0d6ec9?format=jpeg" height="1500" width="2000" charset="" alt="Ina Garten&#39;s penne pasta"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p>Garten recommends dividing your pasta into &#34;shallow ceramic gratin dishes,&#34; but I realized this dish could <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/one-pot-meals-michelin-chefs-cook-at-home-2020-6">easily turn into a one-pot recipe</a>, and who doesn&#39;t love dealing with fewer dishes?</p><p>So I tossed the penne with the mixture, ensuring all the noodles were submerged in the vibrant pink pool of cheese.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></div><div class="slide">And just before popping my pasta in the oven, I added some butter.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5f63a31c323fc4001e0d6eca?format=jpeg" height="1500" width="2000" charset="" alt="Ina Garten&#39;s penne pasta"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p>As much as I love Garten, I have to admit that I went against her recipe on this last step. The &#34;Barefoot Contessa&#34; star recommends using half a stick (four tablespoons) of unsalted butter to dot your penne pasta with, which, to be honest, sounded very overwhelming.&nbsp;</p><p>My friend Molly, who is far more experienced in the kitchen than I am, confirmed that half a stick of butter would be too much &mdash; especially paired with all that cheese.</p><p>So, I decided to reduce the recipe to just one tablespoon, using a knife to shave off small knobs of butter that I sprinkled directly on top of the pot.</p></div><div class="slide">It took less than 20 minutes to bake the pasta.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5f63a31b57b7da001ee124a1?format=jpeg" height="1500" width="2000" charset="" alt="Ina Garten&#39;s penne pasta"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p>Garten&#39;s recipe recommends cooking the pasta until it&#39;s &#34;bubbly and brown&#34; on top, which she estimates will take around 7 to 10 minutes.</p><p>As I waited for the pasta to cook, the delicious smell of cheese filled the kitchen completely. And, as the minutes ticked by, I could hear the penne start to bubble.</p><p>Of course, every oven is different. Overall, it took my pasta about 17 minutes to bake in total. I waited until I could see that the penne in the center of my pan was turning brown before I took it out, ensuring it had cooked through.</p></div><div class="slide">The pasta came out looking glorious.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5f63a31957b7da001ee1249f?format=jpeg" height="1629" width="1509" charset="" alt="Ina Garten&#39;s penne pasta"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p>The millennial pink turned into a beautiful, almost golden color, and there appeared to be an even crust on the top of the pasta.&nbsp;</p><p>The chunks of mozzarella that had floated to the top made the dish look even more inviting.</p></div><div class="slide">And it tasted so good, we went back for seconds.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5f652d8d323fc4001e0d7437?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="Ina Garten penne dish"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p>As much as I love very saucy pastas, I did wonder if five different cheeses &mdash; plus plenty of butter and cream &mdash; would be <em>too</em> much. I worried that the dish might taste more like cheese with a side of pasta, rather than the other way around, but my fears were unfounded.</p><p>Garten&#39;s penne manages to be rich and soothing, without feeling too heavy on the stomach.&nbsp;</p><p>&#34;All that cheese,&#34; my friend Molly happily exclaimed as she took her first few bites. &#34;It tastes like a warm blanket.&#34;&nbsp;</p><p>Molly recommended sprinkling some red pepper flakes on top to cut the richness of the pasta, which turned out to be a great addition.</p><p>&#34;But the cheese isn&#39;t overwhelming,&#34; added my friend Joe, who was also on taste-test duty.&nbsp;</p><p>And personally, I loved the texture contrast between the crusty pieces and the gooey cheeses, which had sunk inside the penne and would burst with every bite.</p></div><div class="slide">Garten&#39;s five-cheese penne is a must-have dish for the fall and winter seasons.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5f63a31757b7da001ee1249e?format=jpeg" height="1648" width="1509" charset="" alt="Ina Garten&#39;s penne pasta"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p>Garten&#39;s five-cheese penne has the power of a warm blanket, roaring fireplace, and mug of hot cocoa &mdash; all wrapped up in one cheesy bowl.&nbsp;</p></div></div><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ina-garten-easy-five-cheese-penne-pasta-recipe">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
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  526.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:23:03 +0000</pubDate>
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  534.      <title>Read 8 pitch decks that startup founders 25 years old or younger used to raise millions</title>
  535.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/read-pitch-decks-startup-young-founders-raising-millions-ai-yc-2025-10</link>
  536.      <description>Startup founders are ditching college, hustling through Y Combinator, and pitching VCs. Here are their pitch decks.</description>
  537.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efd6cccc993f9955d04022?format=jpeg" height="1440" width="1920" charset="" alt="Alyx van der Vorm (25) and Faraz Siddiqi (23) both raised capital for their startups this year."/><figcaption>Alyx van der Vorm (25) and Faraz Siddiqi (23) both raised capital for their startups this year.<p class="copyright">Kevin Farley; Muhammad Anjum</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>Young tech startup founders are having a moment in the AI era.</li><li>From teenagers to 20-somethings, these founders are raising millions.</li><li>Take a look at the pitch decks some of these founders shared with Business Insider.</li></ul><p>Tech is no stranger to <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/sober-startup-founders-younger-drinking-less-alcohol-2025-8">young founders</a>.</p><p>Steve Jobs was 21 when he cofounded Apple in 1976. <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mark-zuckerberg">Mark Zuckerberg</a> was 19 when Facebook launched. Whitney Wolfe Herd was 25 when she unveiled Bumble.</p><p>Many of today&#39;s startup founders are still young and scrappy. And in the age of AI, they&#39;re even more empowered to barrel ahead.</p><p>Some are following the footsteps of tech titans before them and <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/list-tech-power-players-alumni-of-peter-thiels-fellowship-2023-1">dropping out of college</a>. Others are opting out of the <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/silicon-valley-young-founders-ai-gold-rush-to-grow-up-2025-9">undergraduate experience altogether</a>, with a few ditching high school to pursue careers in tech.</p><p>Arlan Rakhmetzhanov, founder of <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/nozomio-high-school-dropout-y-combinator-6-million-seed-2025-9">AI coding startup Nozomio</a>, told Business Insider that he dropped out of high school in Kazakhstan after getting accepted into the competitive startup accelerator program, Y Combinator (YC). At the age of 18, he raised $6.2 million for Nozomio.</p><p>Rakhmetzhanov isn&#39;t the only teenager finding success in AI. There&#39;s also <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/teen-dropped-out-school-after-raising-funds-ai-project-2025-9">Toby Brown, a UK teen</a> who raised $1 million for his AI project. There&#39;s also Zach Yadegari, the teenage cofounder of <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-i-cofounded-million-dollar-app-cal-ai-with-teen-2025-10">Cal AI, a nutrition app</a>.</p><p>College-aged founders are also building companies and raising capital, such as the Yale students behind Series AI, a new social networking startup.</p><p>The <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/yc-founders-younger-under-more-pressure-beacause-ai-2025-8">median age for YC participants</a> is now 24 years old, compared to 30 in 2022, YC&#39;s Pete Koomen told The New York Times in August.</p><p>Business Insider has interviewed the founders of eight startups who are 25 years old or younger and have raised millions in funding since 2024 about the pitch decks they used to impress investors.</p><p><em>BI&#39;s Young Geniuses series spotlights the next generation of founders, innovators, and visionaries who are reshaping industries and solving global challenges. See more stories from the series </em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/young-geniuses-child-prodigies-inventing-founding-science-business-tech-solutions">here</a><em>, or reach out to editor </em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/author/jessica-orwig">Jess Orwig</a><em> to share your story.</em></p><h2 id="322282d9-cc39-4dd4-bf77-7991b2df0dc1" data-toc-id="322282d9-cc39-4dd4-bf77-7991b2df0dc1">Read 8 pitch decks founders who are 25 years old or younger used to raise millions:</h2><p id="322282d9-cc39-4dd4-bf77-7991b2df0dc1"><em>Note: Founders were under the age of 25 when Business Insider published the following articles.</em></p><h4 id="b9814257-5ecb-475c-8a96-5e0db9885397" data-toc-id="b9814257-5ecb-475c-8a96-5e0db9885397">Series A</h4><ul><li><strong>Posh</strong>, an events platform, raised a <strong>$22 million Series A</strong> when its founders were 23. <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/posh-raises-series-a-help-make-plans-friends-pitch-deck-2024-7">Read the 12-page pitch deck it used</a>.</li><li><strong>Clyx</strong>, a startup trying to connect people via in-person events, raised a <strong>$14 million Series A</strong> when its founder was 25. <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/read-pitch-deck-irl-social-events-dating-app-clyx-fundraise-2025-9">Read 22 pages of its deck</a>.</li></ul><h4 id="502150f9-7e9d-4d9d-9e00-c61ad69bc65e" data-toc-id="502150f9-7e9d-4d9d-9e00-c61ad69bc65e">Seed</h4><ul><li><strong>Lyra</strong>, an AI video call startup, raised a <strong>$6 million seed</strong> out of YC when its founder was 23. <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/video-call-tool-lyra-pitch-deck-y-combinator-seed-round-2025-7">Read the 8-slide pitch deck it used</a>.</li><li><strong>Nexad</strong>, an AI adtech startup, raised a <strong>$6 million seed</strong> after wrapping up A16z&#39;s Speedrun accelerator. <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/adtech-startup-nexad-raises-seed-ai-native-ads-pitch-deck-2025-4">Read the 10-page pitch deck</a>.</li><li><strong>Golpo</strong>, a generative AI video startup, raised a <strong>$4.1 million</strong> <strong>seed</strong> out of YC when its founders &mdash; who are also brothers &mdash; were 19 and 20. <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/golpo-brothers-quit-stanford-raised-4m-ai-startup-y-combinator-2025-10">Read its 7-page pitch deck</a>.</li><li><strong>Bluejay</strong>, an AI agent startup, raised a <strong>$4 million seed</strong> coming out of YC when its founders were 23. <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/bluejay-ai-startup-amazon-microsoft-y-combinator-2025-8">Read its 9-page pitch deck</a>.</li><li><strong>Cerca</strong>, a dating app that connects people with mutual friends, raised a <strong>$1.6 million seed</strong> when its CEO was 23. <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/cerca-dating-app-matches-mutual-connections-friends-pitch-deck-2025-6">Read the 10-slide deck</a>.</li></ul><h4 id="c7adc656-ace5-4486-abe0-4bf477110963" data-toc-id="c7adc656-ace5-4486-abe0-4bf477110963">Pre-seed</h4><ul><li><strong>Series</strong>, an AI social networking startup, raised a <strong>$3.1 million pre-seed</strong> when its founders were 21. <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/pitch-deck-series-gen-z-professional-network-ai-texting-2025-4">Read the 11-page deck it used.</a></li></ul><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/read-pitch-decks-startup-young-founders-raising-millions-ai-yc-2025-10">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  538.      <author>sbradley@insider.com (Sydney Bradley,Geoff Weiss,Shubhangi Goel)</author>
  539.      <guid>https://www.businessinsider.com/read-pitch-decks-startup-young-founders-raising-millions-ai-yc-2025-10</guid>
  540.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:17:40 +0000</pubDate>
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  558.      <title>I&#39;m the cofounder of a company with an AI-powered tiny team. Here&#39;s what it takes for me to hire someone new.</title>
  559.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/how-ai-company-hires-tiny-team-machine-learning-engineers-2025-10</link>
  560.      <description>Sidhant Bendre, cofounder of Oleve, prioritizes an AI-driven workflow and hiring system at his startup. Here&#39;s what he looks for in employees. </description>
  561.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efde631c1f80efbec5a476?format=jpeg" height="696" width="928" charset="" alt="man with dark hair and button up shirt posing for a headshot."/><figcaption>Sidhant Bendre is the cofounder of Oleve.<p class="copyright">Courtesy of Sidhant Bendre</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>Sidhant Bendre cofounded an AI company that initially operated with four to six people.</li><li>The company prioritizes using AI to minimize head count and keep the company small.</li><li>When hiring, he scrutinizes whether a person can leverage AI and go from specialist to generalist.</li></ul><p><em>This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sidhant Bendre, a 25-year-old cofounder of an AI-driven consumer software portfolio company based in New York. His company,</em><strong><em> </em></strong><em>Oleve, prioritizes using AI to stay lean while scaling with minimal staff and has also been recognized by OpenAI</em><strong><em> </em></strong><em>for processing an immense volume of text data through its models. His words have been edited for length and clarity.</em></p><p>I don&#39;t know what it&#39;s like to build a company without AI involved, and that impacts how my cofounders and I have always hired.</p><p>We started the first version of our company out of college in January 2023. The next year, we officially founded Oleve, an AI-driven consumer software portfolio across various app categories.</p><p>Right before then, there were only four of us, and we haven&#39;t expanded much beyond that. We&#39;ve been able to <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-tools-doubled-income-save-me-fifteen-hours-each-week-2025-9">leverage AI tools</a>, but staying tiny requires operating principles that actively resist the default path to add head count.</p>
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  583.        <p>Business Insider wants to talk to founders of AI-powered companies with fewer than 10 workers, and employees working alongside AI agents and bots, to understand what the “Tiny Teams” era really feels like &mdash; the wins, the fears, and the human skills that stand out. Share your story by filling out this <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScO-Lptuw9eirYFmkAfOKc1aOvrFIW1jT2FzxuLJSexsTLExg/viewform?usp=header">quick form</a>.</p>
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  605.    <p>With AI, I can learn just enough operating knowledge about anything I need, which has allowed our small group to move faster. It&#39;s also the reason we put extra scrutiny on hiring. Most companies reward people for becoming experts who are irreplaceable in their function. <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tiny-teams-era-is-here-ai-powered-startups-are-winning-2025-9">Tiny teams</a> reward the opposite: people who master something fast enough to systematize it and move on.</p><h2 id="a3611805-b3f6-4849-8a31-ed0a664d5943" data-toc-id="a3611805-b3f6-4849-8a31-ed0a664d5943">We&#39;ve only ever built with AI, so the ability to leverage it is necessary for a new hire</h2><p>When we launched this company in college, we were already utilizing AI ourselves, so we had a clear <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-coding-tools-may-decrease-productivity-experienced-software-engineers-study-2025-7">understanding of its limits</a> going into the business. As a result, we don&#39;t have many issues with relying on it in our workflow.</p><p>If someone can&#39;t leverage AI effectively, it could be a problem because we&#39;ve built a lot of our systems around it. We have a template code base that we reuse for different products, and it&#39;s built in a way that allows us to clone it for an individual product. We also <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-b2b-content-marketing-automation-2025-9">use AI in our marketing</a>, analytics, and hiring processes.</p><p>Hiring comes down to whether the job candidate is leveraging AI in the right way and with the right mindset about its limits.</p><h2 id="22926adc-6a46-47fa-867d-2236110f85dd" data-toc-id="22926adc-6a46-47fa-867d-2236110f85dd">My biggest piece of advice for people who want to join a tiny team</h2><p>I tell people to learn to think operationally, not just in terms of execution. There are a few mistakes with leveraging AI that can immediately disqualify someone from a tiny team. One is treating it like a replacement.</p><p><a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/will-ai-replace-take-over-create-jobs-debate-tech-leaders-2025-6">Treating AI as a replacement</a> for thinking rather than a tool for leverage is a big mistake. We want candidates to use AI, but we&#39;ve seen take-home tasks where someone clearly just fed a prompt into ChatGPT and submitted whatever came back without critical thought.</p><p>On tiny teams, carelessness doesn&#39;t just mean one bad deliverable &mdash; it means building bad systems that compound. There&#39;s <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/middle-manager-hiring-white-collar-recession-layoffs-jobs-efficiency-2024-12">no middle management layer</a> to catch sloppiness, and there&#39;s no room for people who aren&#39;t thinking about how their work affects what comes next.</p><p>AI can generate the first draft, but it can&#39;t tell you if it&#39;s the right draft. It can explain how code works, but it can&#39;t tell you if it&#39;s well-architected for your specific needs. It can create options, but it can&#39;t evaluate which option actually solves your problem.</p><p>The right way to leverage AI is to use it to accelerate learning and execution so you can focus on higher-level thinking and decision-making.</p><h2 id="53b096cc-b946-4722-a63c-b03ff1e0cf34" data-toc-id="53b096cc-b946-4722-a63c-b03ff1e0cf34">We are recruiting with way more scrutiny on engineering, and we only hire specialists</h2><p>Any decent engineer can now do a lot more than before with AI.</p><p>Results don&#39;t necessarily mean skill anymore. We&#39;ve had to create more involved <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/jobs-microsoft-meta-google-nvidia-hiring-process-explained-interviews-recruitment-2024-7">engineering recruitment processes</a> because we need to vet potential employees more closely. It&#39;s a skill to use AI to fully drive results, but that can be temporary when issues arise with pushing out a complex product and someone lacks the deeper knowledge needed.</p><p>This is why <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/to-find-or-keep-a-job-become-a-specialist-2024-8">I prefer hiring specialists</a> and utilizing AI to turn them into generalists. If there&#39;s a system for a product that we need help with, we identify the critical pieces of the product. Then, I hire someone who&#39;s a really good specialist in that area, and we know we can train them to expand their work to other platforms and products with AI.</p><p>For example, I have an engineer who was purely a backend engineer, but is now working on a front-end project as well. Much of this is possible because he can leverage AI to learn on the fly, even though I hired him for this very specific skill set that was needed for a high-priority backend project.</p><h2 id="ee380c4d-97a5-4ea7-bb36-f724c78f6875" data-toc-id="ee380c4d-97a5-4ea7-bb36-f724c78f6875">There are new lean startup principles with tiny teams</h2><p>I presented at an AI engineering conference earlier this year, where they launched a tiny teams track. My talk was based on what we&#39;ve learned and developed as the new principles of lean startups using AI at Oleve.</p><p>Startups can begin building toward a world where people can <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/altan-funding-pitch-deck-agentic-ai-startup-2025-9">command clusters of agents</a> to perform tasks on their behalf. At the most basic level, everyone is now their own chief of staff.</p><p>Doing this is something that&#39;s very achievable.</p><p><em>Do you work on a tiny team and want to share your story? Email this reporter at </em><a target="_blank" href="mailto:aapplegate@businessinsider.com"><em>aapplegate@businessinsider.com</em></a><em>.</em><br/></p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-ai-company-hires-tiny-team-machine-learning-engineers-2025-10">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  606.      <author>aapplegate@insider.com (Agnes Applegate)</author>
  607.      <guid>https://www.businessinsider.com/how-ai-company-hires-tiny-team-machine-learning-engineers-2025-10</guid>
  608.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:07:09 +0000</pubDate>
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  623.      <title>The rise and fall of Victoria&#39;s Secret as it makes a comeback bid ahead of its 2025 fashion show</title>
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  625.      <description>Victoria&#39;s Secret is streaming its annual fashion show live on October 15 after years of rebranding. Here&#39;s an in-depth look at the lingerie brand.</description>
  626.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efea081c1f80efbec5a5ba?format=jpeg" height="3607" width="5410" charset="" alt="Angel Reese for Victoria&#39;s Secret"/><figcaption>The Victoria&#39;s Secret fashion show is set to return on Wednesday for the third time, with Angel Reese hitting the runway.<p class="copyright">Angela Weiss / AFP via Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>Victoria&#39;s Secret is the largest lingerie retailer in the US, and has been for several decades.</li><li>After explosive success, it had several stumbles but has since overhauled its brand image.</li><li>The brand is bringing back its Victoria&#39;s Secret Fashion Show on Wednesday night.</li></ul><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/victorias-secret-using-gen-z-nostalgia-to-become-relevant-2024-10">Victoria&#39;s Secret</a> is back &mdash; or it&#39;s at least making a play for a big comeback.</p><p>The lingerie retailer has been an industry leader in the US for several decades. But in recent years, the lingerie brand faced sluggish sales, criticism for its lack of model diversity and size inclusivity, scandal over its former CEO&#39;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/timeline-jeffrey-epstein-les-wexner-relationship-reports2019-8">ties to Jeffrey Epstein</a>, and an entire brand-image overhaul.</p><p>Things have been looking up for Victoria&#39;s Secret<strong> </strong>since it hired a CEO, Hillary Super, who previously led Savage x Fenty, in 2024. During the first half of 2025, comparable store sales were up 1%, compared with a 4% decline during the same period a year earlier.</p><p>Under Super&#39;s leadership, the fashion show that Victoria&#39;s Secret once broadcast annually is becoming a mainstay again. After bringing the event back in its original form last year, the 2025 event is set to stream live again on Prime Video at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday.</p><p>Super said she isn&#39;t shying away from sex appeal this year. She <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.wsj.com/style/fashion/victorias-secret-ceo-hillary-super-biography-182952d7">told</a> The Wall Street Journal that the brand became &#34;watered down&#34; by trying not to offend anyone.</p><p>The fashion show returns as the lingerie retail space has started to shift in a new direction &mdash; veering from push-up bras and skinny models to sports bras and a more body-positive image. Lingerie competitors, including Aerie, ThirdLove, and Lively, started to attract more interest from consumers. But Victoria&#39;s Secret has been working to build an emotional connection to shoppers and put out higher-quality products to stay ahead.</p><p>Here&#39;s a look at Victoria&#39;s Secret&#39;s rise and fall and the brand&#39;s plan for redemption.&nbsp;</p><div id="slideshow"><div class="slide">Victoria&#39;s Secret was founded in 1977 by American businessman Roy Raymond.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5ccae098021b4c12f47f7c73?format=jpeg" height="750" width="1000" charset="" alt="roy raymond"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Wikimedia Commons</p></figcaption></figure><p>Inspired by an uncomfortable trip to a department store to buy underwear for his wife, Raymond set out to create a place where men would feel comfortable shopping for lingerie. He wanted to create a women&#39;s underwear shop that was targeted at men.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></div><div class="slide">He named the brand after the Victorian era in England, wanting to evoke the refinement of this period in his lingerie.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/57028c4d91058422008ba710?format=jpeg" height="988" width="760" charset="" alt="Victoria Secret vintage catalog 1982"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Victoria&#39;s Secret</p></figcaption></figure><p>Raymond&#39;s vision was summed up by <a target="_blank" href="http://www.slate.com/articles/business/when_big_businesses_were_small/2013/10/victoria_s_secret_founding_roy_raymond_had_a_great_idea_but_les_wexner_was.2.html">Slate&#39;s Naomi Barr</a> in 2013: &#34;Raymond imagined a Victorian boudoir, replete with dark wood, oriental rugs, and silk drapery. He chose the name &#39;Victoria&#39; to evoke the propriety and respectability associated with the Victorian era; outwardly refined, Victoria&#39;s &#39;secrets&#39; were hidden beneath.&#34;</p><p>He went on to open a handful of Victoria&#39;s Secret stores and launched its famous catalog.&nbsp;</p></div><div class="slide">By 1982, the company was making more than $4 million in annual sales, but according to reports, it was nearing bankruptcy at the time.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5cc97e61021b4c1c460e6992?format=jpeg" height="600" width="800" charset="" alt="Les Wexner"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Getty/Astrid Stawiarz / Stringer</p></figcaption></figure><p>At this point, Les Wexner swooped in. Wexner, who <a target="_blank" href="https://slate.com/business/2013/10/victorias-secret-founding-roy-raymond-had-a-great-idea-but-les-wexner-was-the-one-to-see-it-through.html">founded L Brands</a> (formerly Limited Brands), was already making a name for himself in the retail world as he gradually built up an impressive empire.</p><p>By June 1982, Limited &mdash; which had previously acquired Express and Lane Bryant &mdash; was listed on the New York Stock Exchange. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.lb.com/our-company/about-us">One month later</a>, under Wexner&#39;s leadership, the company acquired Victoria&#39;s Secret&#39;s six stores and its catalog for $1 million.&nbsp;</p></div><div class="slide">Wexner turned Raymond&#39;s vision on its head, creating a store that was focused on women rather than men.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5a5f7fcd28eecc1e008b5541?format=jpeg" height="1500" width="2000" charset="" alt="Les Wexner"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Nicholas Hunt/Getty</p></figcaption></figure><p>He was closely following the European lingerie market of that time and wanted to bring this aesthetic to the US. So, he set out to create a more affordable version of the European upscale brand &#34;La Perla&#34; &mdash; lingerie that looked luxurious and expensive but was affordable.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></div><div class="slide">And it worked. By the early 1990s, Victoria&#39;s Secret had become the largest lingerie retailer in the US.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5ccae6ea021b4c1347231de6?format=jpeg" height="675" width="900" charset="" alt="Victoria&#39;s Secret runway show"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">AP Photo/Adam Nadel</p></figcaption></figure><p>It had 350 stores nationally and sales topping $1 billion, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/a-look-at-how-victorias-secret-became-a-multi-billion-dollar-company-2014-12?r=US&amp;IR=T">The Telegraph</a> reported.</p></div><div class="slide">The brand began to cement its image over the next few years. In 1995, its famous annual fashion show was born.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5ccae6cf021b4c13471020f3?format=jpeg" height="675" width="900" charset="" alt="Ed Razek"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">AP Photo/Terry Gilliam</p></figcaption></figure><p>The show, which was run by Ed Razek (longtime chief marketing officer of L Brands), became an iconic part of the brand&#39;s image.&nbsp;</p><p>Razek and his team were responsible for hand-picking the models to walk the show. Because of this, he became one of the most important people in the modeling world, helping to launch the careers of Gisele Bündchen, Tyra Banks, and Heidi Klum.&nbsp;</p></div><div class="slide">In 1999, the show aired for the first time online.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5ccc417e021b4c086b1cb084?format=jpeg" height="675" width="900" charset="" alt="Victoria&#39;s Secret"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">AP Photo/Mark Lennihan</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" href="http://time.com/5466486/victorias-secret-2/">Time</a> described it as the &#34;internet-breaking moment&#34; of this era after 1.5 million viewers tried to tune in and crashed the site.</p></div><div class="slide">Meanwhile, the brand was also launching some of its best-known and most successful products, including its heavily padded Miracle Bra and Body by Victoria.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/64e8c242a7adf7001907f83b?format=jpeg" height="1498" width="1997" charset="" alt="Claudia Schiffer shown in a photo display wearing a million dollar diamond miracle bra."/><figcaption>Claudia Schiffer is pictured in this five-story image wearing a million dollar diamond miracle bra, December 4, 1996 in New York City.<p class="copyright">Evan Agostini/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><p>Body by Victoria was a &#34;blockbuster success&#34; and more than doubled the sales volume of any other bra that Victoria&#39;s Secret had previously launched, Michael Silverstein wrote in his book, &#34;Trading Up.&#34;</p></div><div class="slide">Around 1997, the idea of the Victoria&#39;s Secret &#34;Angel&#34; came into play.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/57028c4e91058427008ba6e1?format=jpeg" height="749" width="564" charset="" alt="Victoria&#39;s Secret old"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Victoria&#39;s Secret</p></figcaption></figure><p>It was after a commercial featuring Helena Christensen, Karen Mulder, Daniela Peštová, Stephanie Seymour, and Tyra Banks ran to promote its &#34;Angels&#34; underwear collection. It was tradition for an Angel to wear a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/victorias-secret-fashion-show-fantasy-bra-evolution-2017-11">Fantasy Bra at every runway show</a> starting in 1996. They changed each year.</p></div><div class="slide">Throughout the &#39;90s and early 2000s, its commercials featured heavily made-up and scantily dressed Angels.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5cc97ef7c238e931444c27c3?format=jpeg" height="600" width="800" charset="" alt="Victoria&#39;s Secret ad 1997"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">YouTube/Derek Dahlsad</p></figcaption></figure><p>Razek hired the <a target="_blank" href="http://time.com/5466486/victorias-secret-2/">best photographers and television directors</a> in the world to make commercials for the brand.&nbsp;</p></div><div class="slide">The runway shows became more lavish.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5ccc4f33021b4c0c1d69b513?format=jpeg" height="675" width="900" charset="" alt="Gisele"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">AP Photo/Stephen Chernin</p></figcaption></figure><p>In 2000, model Gisele Bündchen walked the runway in what was then the most expensive item of lingerie ever created, a $15 million diamond-and-ruby-encrusted &#39;Fantasy Bra.&#39;</p></div><div class="slide">In 2000, Sharen Jester Turney became CEO of Victoria&#39;s Secret Direct and headed up its catalog business.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5ccae807021b4c13e127f599?format=jpeg" height="642" width="856" charset="" alt="Sharen Jester Turney"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">AP Photo/Richard Drew</p></figcaption></figure><p>According to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.forbes.com/forbes/2000/1113/6613064a.html#6f50c75b79e2">reports</a> at the time, Turney wanted to remove the &#34;hooker looks&#34; in the catalog and make the aesthetic more like Vogue than Playboy.</p></div><div class="slide">She became CEO of the whole brand in 2006.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5ccc4e8a021b4c0aa16903b3?format=jpeg" height="683" width="910" charset="" alt="Sharen Jester Turney and VIctoria&#39;s Secret models"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><p>Under her nine-year <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/victorias-secrets-ceo-resigns-2016-2">tenure</a>, the company thrived; sales increased by 70% to $7.7 billion.</p><p>&nbsp;</p></div><div class="slide">Turney abruptly stepped down in 2016 and was succeeded by Wexner as interim CEO.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6425d2e9ed593e00183f4cef?format=jpeg" height="1117" width="1489" charset="" alt="Les Wexner"/><figcaption>Les Wexner<p class="copyright">Jay LaPrete/AP</p></figcaption></figure><p>Wexner made a series of quick and fast changes: killing the catalog, swimwear, and apparel to focus solely on lingerie, the core part of its business.</p><p>He also split the brand <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/victorias-secret-announces-restructuring-and-layoffs-2016-4">into three</a> &mdash; Victoria&#39;s Secret Lingerie, Victoria&#39;s Secret Beauty, and Pink &mdash; and recruited a CEO for each division.</p></div><div class="slide">Jan Singer became CEO of Victoria&#39;s Secret Lingerie in September 2016.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5ccaf1d5021b4c37213fc9ca?format=jpeg" height="676" width="901" charset="" alt="Jan Singer"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Courtesy of Spanx</p></figcaption></figure><p>Singer spent over a decade at Nike and was CEO of Spanx before she joined Victoria&#39;s Secret.&nbsp;</p></div><div class="slide">Between 2015 and 2018, sales began to falter.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5ccc3fef021b4c0bb0582864?format=jpeg" height="600" width="800" charset="" alt="Victoria&#39;s Secret"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">AP Photo/Mary Altaffer</p></figcaption></figure><p>Victoria&#39;s Secret was <a target="_blank" href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-the-bralette-has-upended-victorias-secret-1467218076">slow to adjust</a> to a shift from padded and push-up bras toward bralettes and sports bras, missing out on a major fashion trend.&nbsp;</p></div><div class="slide">More body-positive underwear brands such as Aerie, ThirdLove, and Lively cropped up, taking market share.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5ccc5d4b021b4c0da3441977?format=jpeg" height="675" width="900" charset="" alt="Aerie"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Facebook/Aerie</p></figcaption></figure><p>Victoria&#39;s Secret was accused of failing to adapt to the times. Between 2016 and 2018, its market share in the US dropped from 33% to 24%. Some shoppers complained that the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/victorias-secret-quality-complaints-flood-facebook-2018-7?r=US&amp;IR=T">quality of its underwear</a> had slipped.</p></div><div class="slide">One of its biggest assets, the teen-centric brand Pink, also began to struggle. Sales slipped, and it resorted to heavy discounting to woo shoppers.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5ccaf726021b4c10b3545319?format=jpeg" height="675" width="900" charset="" alt="PINK"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Business Insider/Mary Hanbury</p></figcaption></figure><p>&#34;We believe Pink is on the precipice of collapse,&#34; Jefferies analyst Randal Konik&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/victorias-secret-l-brands-stock-price-pink-brand-sacred-cow-is-on-the-precipice-of-collapse-2018-3-1019472687">wrote in a note to investors in March 2018</a>, commenting on the level of promotions in store.</p><p>Some parents complained that <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/victorias-secrets-risque-ads-threaten-business-photos-2018-2">Pink was being brought down by Victoria&#39;s Secret&#39;s over-sexualized ads</a>.</p></div><div class="slide">Its annual fashion show drew criticism for being outdated, and viewership slipped.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5ccaf699021b4c0eac2e8ca2?format=jpeg" height="634" width="845" charset="" alt="Victoria&#39;s Secret"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">AP Images</p></figcaption></figure><p>In November 2018, Ed Razek, then-chief marketing officer of L Brands,&nbsp;made <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/victorias-secret-fashion-show-2018-viewership-drops-2018-12">controversial comments</a> about transgender and plus-size models.</p></div><div class="slide">Razek said in an interview with Vogue that he didn&#39;t think the show should feature &#34;transsexuals&#34; because the show is a &#34;fantasy.&#34;<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5be9f01c0d7c6745bb2f142b?format=jpeg" height="1333" width="1777" charset="" alt="victoria&#39;s secret ed razek"/><figcaption>Ed Razek speaks to the 2018 Victoria&#39;s Secret runway models backstage during the 2018 Victoria&#39;s Secret Fashion Show at Pier 94 on November 8, 2018 in New York City.<p class="copyright">Getty Images/Dia Dipasupil</p></figcaption></figure><p>&#34;It&#39;s a 42-minute entertainment special. That&#39;s what it is,&#34; he said in the interview.</p><p>Razek made a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/victorias-secret-why-ed-razek-didnt-resign-execs-say-2019-3">formal apology online,</a> but some of his critics called for him to step down.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></div><div class="slide">Less than a week after Razek&#39;s comments went viral, Singer resigned.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5ccc32e7021b4c07545aa0e4?format=jpeg" height="629" width="839" charset="" alt="Jan Singer"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Evan Agostini/AP</p></figcaption></figure><p>Singer was <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/victorias-secret-lingerie-ceo-departs-sources-say-2018-11?r=UK&amp;IR=T">replaced by John Mehas</a>, who took over the role at the start of 2019.</p><p>Mehas had his work cut out for him. Same-store sales at Victoria&#39;s Secret were down 3% in 2018, and the retailer was gradually losing market share to new companies.&nbsp;</p><p>Plus, he had angry shareholders to deal with. In March 2019, activist shareholder Barington Capital sent a letter to Wexner, laying out recommendations to improve growth at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/category/victorias-secret">Victoria&#39;s Secret</a> and calling out the company&#39;s brand image as being &#34;outdated.&#34;</p></div><div class="slide">Barington also called out the lack of diversity in its board of directors as an issue for the brand. At the time, of the 11 board members, nine were men.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5ccc3982021b4c02c518a665?format=jpeg" height="633" width="844" charset="" alt="Les Wexner"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">AP Photo/Jay LaPrete</p></figcaption></figure><p>The company appointed two new female board directors &mdash; Sarah E. Nash and Anne Sheehan &mdash; and made steps to address the comments about the brand image being outdated.&nbsp;</p></div><div class="slide">It hired a more body-inclusive model.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5ccc3930021b4c0545722974?format=jpeg" height="600" width="800" charset="" alt="Barbara Palvin"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Charles Sykes/Invision/AP</p></figcaption></figure><p>While she is not a plus-size model, fans praised the company for choosing Hungarian model Barbara Palvin as one of its newest Angels.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/victorias-secret-new-angel-barbara-palvin-2019-3?r=US&amp;IR=T">Instagrammers celebrated a post starring Palvin</a> for being more body-inclusive, as they perceived her to be curvier than some of the brand&#39;s other models.</p><p>&#34;This model actually looks healthy..&amp; I&#39;m loving it!&#34; one Instagram user&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu367LWAWZL/">wrote</a>.</p></div><div class="slide">It also hired its first openly transgender model.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/670eb041a703186492822f65?format=jpeg" height="4000" width="5333" charset="" alt="Model Valentina Sampaio"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for Victoria&#39;s Secret</p></figcaption></figure><p>Brazilian transgender model <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/valentts/?hl=en">Valentina Sampaio, shared a photograph of herself on Instagram</a> in August 2019, tagging the Victoria&#39;s Secret Pink brand along with the hashtags: &#34;campaign,&#34; &#34;vspink,&#34; and &#34;diversity.&#34;A day later, she shared a video of herself with the caption &#34;Never stop dreaming.&#34;</p><p>Her agent <a target="_blank" href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-lgbt-fashion/victorias-secret-hires-first-transgender-model-after-criticism-idUSKCN1UW1">later confirmed</a> that she had signed a contract with Victoria&#39;s Secret. Sampaio is expected to hit the runway for the 2024 show.</p><p>&#34;Today Is the day!!! Finally after 6 years since my first VS casting, today the dream will come true,&#34; she wrote in an Instagram post ahead of the show.</p></div><div class="slide">The same day, Wexner announced that Razek would be resigning in the middle of August in a memo sent out to employees.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5d24ce81a17d6c10cd1a4537?format=jpeg" height="683" width="911" charset="" alt="leslie wexner ed razek"/><figcaption>Les Wexner and Ed Razek pose backstage at the 2016 Fragrance Foundation Awards presented by Hearst Magazines - Show on June 7, 2016 in New York City.<p class="copyright">Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Fragrance Foundation</p></figcaption></figure><p>Razek ran the fashion show, so its future seemed unclear at the time of his departure.&nbsp;</p></div><div class="slide">On November 21, 2019, the company confirmed that it had officially canceled its runway fashion show for that year.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5dd7c554fd9db2550e71b485?format=jpeg" height="675" width="900" charset="" alt="VS fashion show"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><p>At the time, L Brands <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/victorias-secret-cancels-fashion-show-its-official-2019-11?r=US&amp;IR=T">CFO Stuart Burgdoerfer told analysts</a> that the fashion show had little impact on boosting sales at the brand.&nbsp;</p></div><div class="slide">While these were potentially positive changes, the brand found itself caught up in a new challenge in the summer of 2019: its CEO and the company being linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5d3b08a2100a2443c93a4207?format=jpeg" height="750" width="1000" charset="" alt="Epstein/Wexner"/><figcaption>Waxner and Epstein<p class="copyright">Astrid Stawiarz and Patrick McMullan/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><p>Epstein managed Wexner&#39;s money for several years, and former company executives told The Wall Street Journal that he tried to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/epstein-flourished-as-he-forged-bond-with-retail-billionaire-11562975711?mod=article_inline">meddle in Victoria&#39;s Secret&#39;s business,</a>&nbsp;offering input on which women should be models.</p><p>Some of Epstein&#39;s victims came forward saying that he <a target="_blank" href="https://nypost.com/2007/10/18/i-was-teen-prey-of-pervert-tycoon/?source=post_page---------------------------">used his connection to Victoria&#39;s Secret</a>&nbsp;to coerce them into sexual acts.</p><p>L Brands&#39; board of directors announced that it had <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/victorias-secret-board-investigates-jeffrey-epstein-connection-2019-7">hired an outside law firm to review its relationship</a> with Epstein, who died by suicide in jail in August 2019.<br/><br/>In September, Wexner addressed his ties to Epstein at L Brands&#39; investor meeting.&nbsp;&#34;At some point in your life we are all betrayed by friends,&#34; Wexner said. &#34;Being taken advantage of by someone who was so sick, so cunning, so depraved, is something that I&#39;m embarrassed I was even close to. But that is in the past.&#34;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></div><div class="slide">In February 2020, the company announced that Wexner would be stepping down as chairman and CEO of L Brands.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5d24cdf3a17d6c0e6f446f44?format=jpeg" height="1019" width="1358" charset="" alt="Les Wexner painting"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Jay LaPrete/AP Images</p></figcaption></figure><p>Still, he&#39;d stay on as chairman emeritus and sit on the board of directors. At the same time, it announced that it was selling a 55% stake in Victoria&#39;s Secret to private equity firm Sycamore Partners.</p><p>In a statement to the press announcing the news, Wexner said that Sycamore has &#34;deep experience in the retail industry and a superior track record of success,&#34; and that it &#34;will bring a fresh perspective and greater focus to the business.&#34;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></div><div class="slide">In March 2020, the coronavirus pandemic swept across the US, and Victoria&#39;s Secret was forced to shutter its stores.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5e73556ac4854026ce385903?format=jpeg" height="825" width="1000" charset="" alt="Victoria&#39;s Secret"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Victoria&#39;s Secret</p></figcaption></figure><p>In April 2020, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/victorias-secret-sycamore-partners-sale-canceled-2020-4">Sycamore filed a lawsuit to back out of the deal</a>, alleging that <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/victorias-secret-extends-store-closings-furloughs-most-store-workers-2020-3">Victoria&#39;s Secret&#39;s actions taken during the pandemic</a> to close stores, cut back on new inventory, and not pay rent for the month of April were in violation of the agreement that the two parties had made in February.</p><p>L Brands immediately issued a statement saying that a termination of the agreement is &#34;invalid,&#34; and that it would &#34;vigorously defend&#34; the lawsuit and &#34;pursue all legal remedies to enforce its contractual rights.&#34;</p><div id="13f925a7-f1ee-48d5-8251-f09e3daaa756" data-styles="default-width" data-embed-type="raw" data-script="" class="" data-type="embed"><div itemscope="" itemtype="https://schema.org/VideoObject"><meta itemprop="uploadDate" content="Mon Oct 11 2021 11:36:19 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)"/><meta itemprop="name" content="Victoria&#39;s Secret is trying to make a comeback after losing relevance in recent years"/><meta itemprop="description" content="The Victoria’s Secret fashion show was one of the biggest events of the year. 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The company is now trying to reinvent itself, but will its Angels ever fly so high again?"/><meta itemprop="duration" content="P0Y0M0DT0H10M53S"/><meta itemprop="thumbnailUrl" content="https://content.jwplatform.com/thumbs/N2EakyqX-1920.jpg"/><meta itemprop="contentUrl" content="https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/N2EakyqX-jOwmUMdT.mp4"/><div style="position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding-bottom:56.25%"><iframe src="https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/N2EakyqX-rpoASVKQ.html" width="100%" height="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" title="Victoria&#39;s Secret is trying to make a comeback after losing relevance in recent years" style="position:absolute;" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></div><p>&nbsp;</p></div><div class="slide">On May 4, 2020, L Brands announced that the deal with Sycamore had officially fallen apart.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/5ea0728a0fc639797c08cff5?format=jpeg" height="667" width="889" charset="" alt="Victoria&#39;s Secret"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">REUTERS/Brendan McDermid</p></figcaption></figure><p>L Brands <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/victorias-secret-partnership-with-sycamore-partners-implodes-2020-5?r=US&amp;IR=T">said that it had come to a &#34;mutual agreement&#34; with Sycamore to &#34;terminate&#34; the deal</a>.</p><p>The company also said that it had reshuffled its management team and would focus on &#34;implementing significant cost reduction actions and performance improvements at Victoria&#39;s Secret.&#34;</p><p>This included permanently <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/victorias-secret-to-permanently-close-250-stores-in-us-canada-2020-5">closing</a> as many as 250 Victoria&#39;s Secret and Pink stores in the US and Canada in 2020.</p></div><div class="slide">In the second half of 2020, the brand started to recover, boosted by more sales online.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6082b55b1041d50019f2dd95?format=jpeg" height="1000" width="1333" charset="" alt="Victoria&#39;s Secret"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><p>Jefferies analysts described Victoria&#39;s Secret&#39;s progress as &#34;admirable&#34; after it reported strong fourth-quarter earnings in early 2021.&nbsp;</p><p>Bloomberg later reported that L Brands had resumed discussions to sell the brand once more and was seeking a much <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-04-23/victoria-s-secret-targets-higher-valuation-in-new-sale-talks">higher valuation</a>&nbsp;in the region of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/victorias-secret-valuation-sale-l-brands-deal-2021-4">$3 billion</a>.</p><p>But in May of that year, L Brands put an end to speculation and said that it was no longer looking for a buyer. Instead, it would split the company into two and spin off Victoria&#39;s Secret to become a stand-alone business.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></div><div class="slide">It then worked hard to execute a turnaround under new leadership.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6026f0e72edd0f001a8d5a78?format=jpeg" height="1125" width="1500" charset="" alt="Priyanka Chopra Jonas"/><figcaption>Priyanka Chopra Jonas.<p class="copyright">Courtesy Dan Schawbel</p></figcaption></figure><p>It overhauled its brand image &mdash; swapping its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/victorias-secret-lingerie-comeback-years-declining-sales-wall-street-2021-5?inline-read-more">Angels for a new group of activists</a> and entrepreneurial women to be the face of the brand.</p></div><div class="slide">In 2022, a three-part documentary series on Hulu titled &#34;Victoria&#39;s Secret: Angels and Demons&#34; shook up the brand in the public&#39;s eyes.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/62e3e2b4536a2300191238f8?format=jpeg" height="2379" width="3172" charset="" alt="Jeffrey Epstein."/><figcaption>Jeffrey Epstein.<p class="copyright">Kypros/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><p>The series <a target="_blank" href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/jul/12/angels-and-demons-exposing-the-dark-side-of-victorias-secret">delved into Wexner&#39;s ties</a> with Jeffrey Epstein and said that questions remained about the nature of their relationship.</p></div><div class="slide">In the background, the company was continuing with its turnaround effort by launching new ventures such as Happy Nation, a brand that sells first bras and apparel to pre-teen shoppers.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6405bff437125e0018a12616?format=jpeg" height="999" width="1333" charset="" alt="Happy Nation"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Happy Nation</p></figcaption></figure><p>It also began selling Victoria&#39;s Secret <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/victorias-secret-has-started-selling-its-beauty-products-on-amazon-2022-5">beauty products</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/victorias-secret-push-up-bras-underwear-available-shop-on-amazon-2023-6">underwear on Amazon</a>.&nbsp;</p></div><div class="slide">In March 2023, the company said its annual fashion show would return after a four-year hiatus.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6405bf3d37125e0018a1260e?format=jpeg" height="2193" width="2924" charset="" alt="Kate Grigorieva"/><figcaption>Victoria&#39;s Secret model Kate Grigorieva.<p class="copyright">Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><p>The <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/victorias-secret-fashion-show-returns-2023-exec-says-2023-3">company is constantly innovating</a> &#34;in all spheres of the business,&#34; a spokesperson for Victoria&#39;s Secret previously told Business Insider, adding:&nbsp;&#34;This will lead us into new spaces like reclaiming one of our best marketing and entertainment properties to date and turning it on its head to reflect who we are today.&#34;</p></div><div class="slide">Following the announcement about the revived Victoria&#39;s Secret fashion show, the lingerie brand said it would drop a movie as well.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/64e8c3eb52bc2d001992296c?format=jpeg" height="975" width="1300" charset="" alt="Victoria&#39;s Secret ad"/><figcaption>Victoria&#39;s Secret announced it would revive its annual fashion show event and release a movie.<p class="copyright">Courtesy of Victoria&#39;s Secret</p></figcaption></figure><p>By fall 2023, the retailer said it would release a &#34;reimagined version&#34; of its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/victorias-secret-runway-fashion-show-returns-in-movie-format-2023-5">Victoria&#39;s Secret fashion show</a> as a movie alongside a live fashion event.</p><p>&#34;This film is the ultimate expression of the Victoria&#39;s Secret brand transformation,&#34; Raúl Martinez, creative director at Victoria&#39;s Secret, said in a statement. &#34;It will be driven by fashion, glamour, and entertainment with a nod to beloved iconography from the past but in a bold, redefined way.&#34;</p></div><div class="slide">Over the past few years, Victoria&#39;s Secret campaigns have led to continued criticism of the brand.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/64e8c40652bc2d0019922989?format=jpeg" height="2364" width="3152" charset="" alt="bella hadid"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Lionel Hahn/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><p>In July 2023, supermodel <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/bella-hadid-victorias-secret-ad-campaign-model-angels-mixed-response-2023-7">Bella Hadid</a> announced her participation in a Victoria&#39;s Secret campaign on her Instagram, a post that attracted a mixed bag of responses online. Some online commenters said the campaign was &#34;perpetuating body dysmorphia to young women,&#34; while others defended it.</p><p>&nbsp;</p></div><div class="slide">Victoria&#39;s Secret ired fans by dropping a marketing campaign similar to one from Kim Kardashian&#39;s Skims brand.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/64e8c7b4a7adf7001907ffe8?format=jpeg" height="2249" width="3000" charset="" alt="Naomi Campbell in Victoria’s Secret “The Icon” campaign, alongside Tyra Banks in Skims “Icons” campaign from 2022."/><figcaption>Naomi Campbell in Victoria’s Secret “The Icon” campaign, alongside Tyra Banks in Skims “Icons” campaign from 2022.<p class="copyright">Mikael Jansson/Victoria’s Secret and Greg Swales/Skims</p></figcaption></figure><p>In August 2023, Victoria&#39;s Secret debuted a campaign that featured Naomi Campbell, Gisele Bündchen, and Adriana Lima, alongside other supermodels from the late &#39;90s and early 2000s as well as newer faces to the modeling scene.</p><p>The brand also traded in its &#34;Angels &#34; label, though, and named its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/victorias-secrets-models-are-back-skims-fans-mad-2023-8">campaign &#34;The Icon&#34; &mdash; similarly titled</a> to a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/models/a39629867/skims-icons-campaign-tyra-banks-heidi-klum-alessandra-ambrosio-candice-swanepoel/">Skims campaign</a> from the year before titled &#34;Icons.&#34; The similarities didn&#39;t end there: both campaigns included Victoria&#39;s Secret models from earlier eras, and both included photos with comparable overexposed lighting and editing styles.&nbsp;</p></div><div class="slide">Its &#34;reimagined&#34; fashion show premiered in September 2023.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/670e93bf6ac7b701e7cb4347?format=jpeg" height="1200" width="1600" charset="" alt="Lila Moss attends the Victoria&#39;s Secret red carpet on September 6, 2023."/><figcaption>Lila Moss attends the Victoria&#39;s Secret red carpet on September 6, 2023.<p class="copyright">Taylor Hill/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><p>The show received mixed reactions. Although Victoria&#39;s Secret was praised for its attempt to appeal to a wider audience, it lacked one important aspect for a fashion show: a runway.</p><p>Instead, the live fashion event was a premiere, of sorts, for the film, which was released on Prime Video days later.&nbsp;</p></div><div class="slide">Nostalgic Gen Zers could play a role in a comeback.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/670eb5806ac7b701e7cb7a1a?format=jpeg" height="2400" width="3199" charset="" alt="Modek Alex Consani getting her makeup done"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Taylor Hill/WireImage via Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><p>As Gen Z continues its obsession with the early 2000s, the styles of that time are making full-fledged comebacks. From ballet flats to trucker hats, Gen Z shoppers are searching for the Y2K aesthetic.</p><p>Victoria&#39;s Secret reported that its second-quarter earnings report for 2024 showed its quarterly operating income growing for the first time since 2021.</p></div><div class="slide">Victoria&#39;s Secret took a similar approach to the old ways for the 2024 fashion show.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efa36ccc993f9955d039f7?format=jpeg" height="3307" width="4960" charset="" alt="Gigi Hadid for Victoria&#39;s Secret"/><figcaption>Prominent models in the industry donned wings and walked the runway.<p class="copyright">Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Victoria&#39;s Secret</p></figcaption></figure><p>The fashion show featured musical guests, including Cher and K-pop star Lisa, as well as a runway presentation &mdash; similar to how it was done before the 2019 cancellation.</p><p>It closed out the brand&#39;s third quarter of 2024, for which it reported a 7% increase in net sales year over year. Victoria&#39;s Secret told investors that the show also earned it more than 4 million new TikTok followers.</p><p>&#34;In addition to driving brand awareness leading into holiday, the show drove brand relevance, putting VS at the center of culture and fashion conversations,&#34; Super said.</p></div><div class="slide">Super&#39;s first holiday season showed promise, but 2025 brought the threat of tariffs.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efa6631c1f80efbec59e04?format=jpeg" height="3331" width="4997" charset="" alt="Iris Law for Victorias Secret"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Victoria&#39;s Secret</p></figcaption></figure><p>Victoria&#39;s Secret appeared to have a happy holiday in 2024, with its operating income exceeding expectations and comparable sales bumping 5%.</p><p>&#34;After my first holiday season with the business, I continue to be optimistic about our future, our opportunity to further differentiate the brands with compelling storytelling and make even deeper emotional connections with our customers,&#34; Super said on an earnings call.</p><p>However, in 2025, Victoria&#39;s Secret hasn&#39;t been immune to the financial challenges that tariffs on countries like China present. The company said in June that it would cut back on promotional sales as <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/victorias-secret-revisits-discounts-sales-gifts-to-offset-tariff-costs-2025-6">tariffs affected business.</a></p><p>In August, it said it&#39;s expecting a net tariff impact of about $100 million for 2025.</p></div><div class="slide">The Victoria&#39;s Secret Fashion Show will stream live on Wednesday night.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efaa8bcc993f9955d03aac?format=jpeg" height="3333" width="5000" charset="" alt="Angel Reese for Victoria&#39;s Secret"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Victoria&#39;s Secret</p></figcaption></figure><p>October 15 is show day for the Angels of Victoria&#39;s Secret. Karol G, Madison Beer, Missy Elliott, and others will perform.</p><p>The show and its shopping event will be live-streamed on Prime Video, TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. The lingerie giant is channeling star power this year with <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/streaming/where-to-watch-wnba-games-live-streams">WNBA star Angel Reese</a> and other influencers modeling looks in the show.</p><p>&#34;What is a modern Angel?&#34; she said to the Journal in September. &#34;Does it have to be a supermodel? We are having those debates.&#34;</p></div></div><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/victorias-secret-rise-and-fall-history-2019-5">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
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  644.      <title>MIT-alum brothers laughed about tricking crypto bots into buying $25M in &#39;s***coins,&#39; prosecutor says in trial openings</title>
  645.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/crypto-brothers-fraud-trial-prosector-opening-statements-crypto-bots-frontrunning-2025-10</link>
  646.      <description>In opening statements at the crypto fraud trial of two MIT-educated brothers, a prosecutor said the siblings&#39; goal was to &#34;rip other people off.&#34;</description>
  647.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efb38dcc993f9955d03bea?format=jpeg" height="1440" width="1920" charset="" alt="James Peraire-Bueno and Anton Peraire-Bueno."/><figcaption>Brothers James Peraire-Bueno (left) and Anton Peraire-Bueno have been accused of pulling off a $25 million cryptocurrency heist.<p class="copyright">Bloomberg via Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>The crypto fraud trial of two MIT-educated brothers kicked off with opening statements on Wednesday.</li><li>A prosecutor told an NYC jury that the brothers were on a mission to rip off other traders.</li><li>&#34;In 12 seconds, the defendants tricked their victims out of $25 million,&#34; the prosecutor said.</li></ul><p>The two MIT-educated brothers accused in a <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/crypto-brothers-peraire-bueno-trial-heist-ethereum-blockchain-arguments-2025-10">$25 million cryptocurrency heist</a> were determined to rip off other traders &mdash; and even laughed about their victims&#39; losses, a prosecutor alleged Wednesday during opening statements in the siblings&#39; fraud trial.</p><p>In a lower Manhattan courtroom, Assistant US Attorney Ryan Nees detailed the government&#39;s case against brothers Anton Peraire-Bueno, 25, and James Peraire-Bueno, 29, who they say orchestrated the <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/bitcoin-ethereum-price-today-crypto-selloff-liquidation-derivatives-market-2025-9">Ethereum</a> blockchain theft in a matter of seconds.</p><p>&#34;In 12 seconds, the defendants tricked their victims out of $25 million,&#34; the prosecutor told the <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/crypto-fraud-trial-jury-picked-mit-brothers-peraire-bueno-2025-10">four-woman, eight-man jury</a>, adding that the siblings pulled off the &#34;enormous bait-and-switch&#34; in order to &#34;take other people&#39;s money.&#34;</p><p>&#34;The defendants&#39; goal was to rip other people off,&#34; Nees said.</p><p>Nees promised the jurors that they would see private chats in which the brothers and their &#34;co-conspirators&#34; called &#34;their false data poison&#34; and &#34;laughed about tricking their victims into buying shitcoins based on their scam bait.&#34;</p><p>The prosecutor told the jury that in one chat from the day after the heist, one sibling said: &#34;The goal here is plausible deniability. Don&#39;t ask, don&#39;t tell. We shouldn&#39;t give a reason to think it&#39;s us.&#34;</p><p>The brothers were apparently skeptical of their own plan and referred to it in messages as &#34;sus&#34; &mdash; meaning suspicious &mdash; and &#34;wondered if others would catch on&#34; to their scheme, the prosecutor said.</p><p>If convicted of the conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering charges against them, the computer science and math-trained brothers face a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison for each count. The trial is expected to shed light on the controversial use of <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffkauflin/2022/10/11/the-secretive-world-of-mev-where-crypto-bots-scalp-investors-for-big-profits/">bots to frontrun crypto trades.</a></p><p>Federal prosecutors alleged in a 19-page indictment that the Peraire-Bueno brothers stole $25 million worth of crypto from Ethereum traders in a &#34;first-of-its-kind&#34; fraud scheme.</p><p>The theft was &#34;meticulously planned&#34; over several months and carried out on a day in April 2023, prosecutors say in court documents. The brothers &#34;lured&#34; the victims&#39; trading bots into a carefully set, fast-acting trap through &#34;bait transactions,&#34; prosecutors allege.</p><p>&#34;They planted a trade that looked like one thing from the outside but was secretly something else,&#34; Nees said in his opening arguments. &#34;Then just as the defendant&#39;s planned, the victims took the bait. Their trap snapped shut. The defendants reeled in the trap and switched the trades. And with that switch, the defendants drained the victims&#39; accounts of nearly $25 million.&#34;</p><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/61b1f6dcf150820018d3e733?format=jpeg" height="2651" width="4000" charset="" alt="Ethereum network ether crypto"/><figcaption>The ethereum network is at the heart of the modern crypto ecosystem.<p class="copyright">SOPA Images/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><p>Before and after the alleged exploit, prosecutors say, the brothers&#39; Google searches included the terms: &#34;how to wash crypto,&#34; &#34;top crypto lawyers,&#34; &#34;fraudulent Ethereum addresses database,&#34; and &#34;money laundering statue [sic] of limitations.&#34;</p><p>Prosecutors allege that the brothers learned the trading behaviors of the victim traders before the theft and later attempted to conceal their identities and the stolen cryptocurrency funds through shell companies, private cryptocurrency addresses, and foreign cryptocurrency exchanges.</p><p>&#34;They knew they had to cover their tracks,&#34; Nees told the jury on Wednesday, alleging that the brothers spent six months &#34;carefully laundering the money.&#34;</p><p>The brothers, who remain out on $250,000 bail each, have firmly denied the charges against them.</p><p>Their attorneys have argued that there was no fraud at all and that they merely outsmarted some &#34;predatory&#34; automated trading bots.</p><p>James Peraire-Bueno&#39;s defense attorney, Katherine Trefz, in her opening statements on Wednesday, told the jury that the evidence would show the brothers and their coworkers &#34;planned a legitimate cryptocurrency trading strategy using publicly available information.&#34;</p><p>&#34;They did not believe they were making any misrepresentations or doing anything else illegal,&#34; the lawyer said.</p><p>Trefz said that following the &#34;successful&#34; strategy, the reaction in the crypto community was &#34;mixed.&#34;</p><p>&#34;Some commentators called it an exploit, sure, but others thought it was innovative, legitimate, even an inevitable strategy to see in this space,&#34; the defense attorney said. &#34;Regardless of what people on the internet said, James and Anton remained firm in their belief that the trading strategy was fair game.&#34;</p><p>Anton Peraire-Bueno&#39;s attorney, William W. Fick, told the jury that the brothers &#34;traded aggressively, but they traded in good faith.&#34;</p><p>&#34;How is it even possible to allege that a pre-programmed bot was defrauded?&#34; Fick asked the jury.</p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/crypto-brothers-fraud-trial-prosector-opening-statements-crypto-bots-frontrunning-2025-10">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
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  650.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:59:34 +0000</pubDate>
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  664.      <title>I send my kids to their grandparents for 2 weeks every year. They make memories and I reconnect with my husband.</title>
  665.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/sending-kids-away-to-their-grandparents-is-good-for-everyone-2025-10</link>
  666.      <description>Every year my kids go visit their grandparents for two weeks. My husband and I get to reconnect while they make memories with my husband&#39;s parents. </description>
  667.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68dec7e05dbc4fd10daa10ee?format=jpeg" height="3737" width="5600" charset="" alt="A granddad with his two grandchildren."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">David Jakle/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>My two sons have been spending time at their grandparents&#39; for the last six years.</li><li>Because they live five hours away from us, they don&#39;t get that much time with their grandparents.</li><li>My husband and I take the time without the kids to reconnect.</li></ul><p>&#34;See you next week,&#34; I told my 10-year-old as he slipped through the doorway with his duffel bag. My 14-year-old was already in the car, eager for a break from us and our home. &#34;I&#39;ll miss you,&#34; I called from the mud room, and then my husband&#39;s car backed out of the driveway to meet my in-laws halfway between our homes.</p><p>Every year, for the last six years, my boys spend a week or two in Virginia with my in-laws at their house after the excitement of summer camp and <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/family-travel-tips-for-road-trips-international-vacations-2024-1">family vacation</a> has settled.</p><p>Living five hours away from them, my kids don&#39;t get as much quality time with <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/lessons-learned-living-with-my-jewish-grandparents-2021-12">their grandparents</a> during the school year as they&#39;d like. Often, we spend winter or spring break at an Airbnb catching up with them, but it&#39;s hard to find additional extended time when they&#39;re not in school and everyone&#39;s schedules align.</p><p>They <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-pilots-make-up-for-lost-time-on-delayed-flights-2017-11">make up for lost time</a>, and it is nothing short of a spectacular vacation for everyone involved.</p><h2 id="5065dfeb-e0c5-4c61-af2d-4c8c0b18641d" data-toc-id="5065dfeb-e0c5-4c61-af2d-4c8c0b18641d">My kids get to connect with their grandparents</h2><p>Temporarily relocating to the <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/home-decor-tips-moving-in-husband-wife-house-blended-family-2023-10">home where my husband grew up</a>, my boys explore his childhood surroundings while forming a deep connection with their grandparents. From daily swims at their local indoor and outdoor community pools &mdash; along with private swimming lessons &mdash; to frequent games of mini-golf, their schedules are jam-packed with all their favorite activities.</p><p>Each summer, my <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/grandparents-disappeared-with-my-kids-for-two-days-2023-11">in-laws and kids</a> draft the daily schedule together on FaceTime in the weeks leading to their reunion. A day in Colonial Williamsburg experiencing an authentic 18<sup>th-</sup>century living history museum always makes the cut. Afternoons are spent exploring local museums, including the latest exhibits at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Science Museum of Virginia. A visit to Jamestown, where the first permanent English settlement was established, is also scheduled yearly.</p><p>During quiet mornings &mdash; or between activities &mdash; they bake treats, watch movies, and do puzzles. As an added bonus, my kids reconnect with their aunt and uncle, who live nearby, and visit my in-laws&#39; friends and neighbors, whom they also look forward to seeing each summer.</p><p>Amid revisiting beloved destinations, they also have new experiences that set each summer apart from the rest. Last year, they enjoyed watching the Chili Peppers, a collegiate summer baseball team, play ball. During a couple of summers, they spent a day in Washington, D.C., visiting museums, including the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, an experience my president-loving 10-year-old will never forget. A personal magic lesson from the local, acclaimed magician was enjoyed one summer, too.</p><p>My boys crave the change of pace, from the activities and change of scenery to the shift in food. My home-cooked dinners, which lose their novelty throughout the school year, are replaced with meals prepared from a fresh perspective. Their grandmother&#39;s famous lasagna and grandfather&#39;s delectable cottage cheese pancakes are a perk they look forward to each visit. Restaurants like Peter Chang&#39;s, which my kids love but can only enjoy in Virginia, return to their palates once again.</p><h2 id="abaef6aa-2485-4fc6-ad2b-51fb09e11a0a" data-toc-id="abaef6aa-2485-4fc6-ad2b-51fb09e11a0a">At first, I worried about them</h2><p>When we first started these visits in 2021, my boys were 10 and 7, and naturally, I worried about them being five hours from home. Sure, they were under the care of their grandparents, who love them just as we do, but knowing I wasn&#39;t there if they needed me triggered my motherly anxiety.</p><p>But over the years &mdash; as I&#39;ve watched them look forward to these special visits and return home with another summer of memories &mdash; I&#39;ve come to realize that this time away from one another is not only wonderful for them; it&#39;s also healthy and necessary for all of us. A short break strengthens our relationship afterward.</p><p>While our kids enjoy their own vacation, my husband and I reconnect. In 2023, while my kids were in Virginia, my husband and I took a child-free getaway to Bermuda. The last two years, we stayed home because my husband had to work, but our evenings took on a whole new meaning. We rediscovered all our favorite restaurants through daily date nights and drank the cocktails we enjoyed in our younger years. When my husband had a shorter day at work, afternoons were spent strolling around the trendy town where we met or enjoying an outdoor meal with friends. Temporarily, we returned to the freedom of our newlywed years.</p><p>When my boys return home after their visit, I&#39;m ready to dive back into the hustle of another school year. I&#39;m physically rejuvenated and mentally prepared for everything motherhood brings during the back-to-school season. And my boys are ready to fall back into our routine, as well.</p><p>This time, my boys spend each summer with their grandparents has become a tradition written into their lives with permanence. Not only does it provide memories that my in-laws and kids will hold onto forever, but it&#39;s also the peaceful break that my husband and I never knew we needed.</p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/sending-kids-away-to-their-grandparents-is-good-for-everyone-2025-10">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  668.      <author>insider@insider.com (Lindsay Karp)</author>
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  670.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:54:01 +0000</pubDate>
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  680.      <title>Intel laid me off &amp;mdash; and I could see it coming. My third layoff in a decade has been the toughest to bounce back from.</title>
  681.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/intel-layoff-job-search-struggling-find-work-tech-2025-10</link>
  682.      <description>A former Intel worker says he could see his layoff coming &amp;mdash; his third in the last decade.  He says the latest job search has been especially tough.</description>
  683.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efcf7c1c1f80efbec5a2e9?format=jpeg" height="938" width="1250" charset="" alt="Kent Ha"/><figcaption>Kent Ha<p class="copyright">Kent Ha</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>Kent Ha was laid off by Intel in July after five years with the company.</li><li>He said he sensed that a layoff could be coming, so he began looking for a new job.</li><li>It was his third layoff in the past decade, and he&#39;s <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-layoff-job-hunt-struggles-pay-rent-tech-industry-2025-10" data-autoaffiliated="false">struggling to find work</a>.</li></ul><p><em>This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kent Ha, a 37-year-old job seeker in Portland, Oregon, who previously worked as a digital marketing strategist at Intel. He holds a bachelor&#39;s degree in new media communications from Oregon State University and an MBA from George Fox University with a concentration in leadership and management. He&#39;s looking for product marketing and digital experience roles. Business Insider has verified Ha&#39;s past employment with documentation. It has been edited for length and clarity.</em></p><p>On July 9, I learned I&#39;d been <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/intel-layoffs-cost-cutting-measures-pay-cuts-reduced-perks-2024-10">laid off by Intel</a>. While I enjoyed my five years at the company, I didn&#39;t have the reaction some people describe &mdash; getting the news, breaking down, and cycling through emotions.</p><p>Part of the reason is that I saw the layoff coming. In recent years, Intel has conducted thousands of layoffs, which made many of us worried about our job security. When our CEO <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/intel-ceo-pat-gelsinger-standing-down-career-2024-12">left the company</a> last December, we were worried that more cuts could be coming.</p><p>My role fell under the company&#39;s sales and marketing group. In the months leading up to July, Intel had taken steps to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.oregonlive.com/silicon-forest/2025/06/intel-will-outsource-marketing-to-accenture-and-ai-laying-off-many-of-its-own-workers.html">outsource</a> some of my team&#39;s work to another company. That made it seem even more likely that our group would be hit.</p><p>The other reason the layoff news didn&#39;t affect me too much was that I&#39;d already been laid off twice by other companies since 2015 &mdash; once during a restructuring and again during the pandemic.</p><p>By the time it happened a third time, my mindset had already shifted. I&#39;d seen it coming, I knew what it was like to lose a job, and I was already looking for my next role.</p>
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  745.        <p>Business Insider has heard from dozens of tech workers about how corporate strategy shifts, layoffs, and hiring slowdowns have affected their careers.&nbsp;<strong>If you have a story to share about struggling to find work, contact this reporter via email at&nbsp;</strong><a target="_blank" rel=" nofollow" href="mailto:jzinkula@businessinsider.com"><strong>jzinkula@businessinsider.com</strong></a><strong>, via Signal at jzinkula.29, or fill out&nbsp;</strong><a target="_blank" rel=" nofollow" class="" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLu79elRbqrSr2cMp5JcqOQJheuCX77QuJqLYr9qEzH3t4Qw/viewform?usp=sf_link"><strong>this quick form</strong></a><strong>.&nbsp;</strong>Use a personal email address, a nonwork WiFi network, and a nonwork device;&nbsp;<a target="_self" rel="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/insider-guide-to-securely-sharing-whistleblower-information-about-powerful-institutions-2021-10">here’s our guide to sharing information securely</a>. Read more on the topic:</p><ul><li><a target="_self" rel="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/former-microsoft-worker-job-hunt-money-struggles-2025-9">A former Microsoft worker has been job-hunting for 9 months. He says it feels like companies are &#39;looking for Superman.&#39;</a></li><li><a target="_self" rel="" class="tout-title-link" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-job-how-to-get-interview-software-engineering-tiktok-2025-10">Amazon finally offered this 22-year-old a job after a yearlong search. He says posting on TikTok helped him prepare.</a></li><li><a target="_self" rel="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/laid-off-accenture-manager-struggles-salary-expectations-tough-job-market-2025-7">A laid-off Accenture manager has been job hunting for 21 months. Recruiters keep telling him he&#39;s too expensive.</a></li><li><a target="_self" rel="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/job-search-advice-strategies-tech-interviews-uber-meta-amazon-salesforce-2025-10">A Northwestern grad shares how she landed job interviews at Uber, Meta, and Amazon &mdash; and a tech role at Salesforce</a></li></ul>
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  807.    <h2 id="f3e37c1b-8db1-4e2c-8cff-97c27b145258" data-toc-id="f3e37c1b-8db1-4e2c-8cff-97c27b145258"><strong>I tried to prepare before the layoff came</strong></h2><p>Before I was laid off, I&#39;d started focusing on building my skills in hopes of reducing the chances I&#39;d be let go. But at the same time, I began monitoring the job market to assess the types of roles available. As the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/intel-qualcomm-takeover-bid-layoffs-foundry-spin-off-2024-9">company&#39;s outlook worsened</a>, I began browsing roles more actively, and it became clear that finding a new job could be challenging.</p><p>By June, I believed there was a decent chance I&#39;d be let go in the coming months, so I took two steps to prepare.</p><p>The first was reaching out to my financial advisor. I told them a layoff seemed likely and that the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/job-market-tough-for-every-generation-layoffs-great-flattening-careers-2025-6">job market looked tough</a>. They advised me not to overreact to something that hadn&#39;t happened yet, but said that if I was let go, I should file for unemployment &mdash; and that my wife and I should cut back spending on things like eating out and vacations.</p><p>The second step I took to prepare for the layoff was to start applying for jobs. I figured worst case, I&#39;d land another offer and have a backup plan. Best case, I&#39;d keep my job and wouldn&#39;t have to make any changes. It was a contingency plan &mdash; that&#39;s how I thought about it.</p><h2 id="9a650596-5c4f-434c-ad99-b504b0ee1770" data-toc-id="9a650596-5c4f-434c-ad99-b504b0ee1770"><strong>Past layoff experiences shaped how I approached this one</strong></h2><p>As I began searching for jobs, with a focus on product marketing and digital experience positions, I found myself reflecting on the two previous times I&#39;d been laid off.</p><p>In 2015, I moved from Portland, Oregon, to San Diego for a new role. Six months later, I was let go due to company restructuring. After that layoff, it took me about two and a half months to secure my next role, a three-month contract position. Knowing there wouldn&#39;t be a chance for an extension, I kept searching &mdash; and was able to find a full-time job that started shortly after the contract ended.</p><p>In 2020, I was working at a home improvement company that focused on in-home services. When the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/coronavirus-recession-industries-hit-chart-2020-3">pandemic hit, those services came to a halt</a>. To cut costs, the company laid off workers &mdash; and I was among them. I was fortunate to land a content manager contract role at Intel in less than a month. That role eventually led to a promotion into a full-time digital marketing strategist position, which I held until I was laid off this year.</p><p>In both 2015 and 2020, I cold-applied to jobs &mdash; but what actually worked was posting my résumé on sites like Indeed, CareerBuilder, and Monster. Staffing agencies would reach out, which led to interviews.</p><h2 id="803013a1-1b2c-474f-afa5-6a8150435215" data-toc-id="803013a1-1b2c-474f-afa5-6a8150435215"><strong>This job search has been especially tough</strong></h2><p>Compared to my prior layoffs, this job search has been particularly challenging.</p><p>I&#39;m not having as much luck with those job boards, and when I do hear back, it&#39;s usually for entry-level roles. There also seems to be an increase in scams &mdash; for example, I recently got an email where the subject line said Audi was hiring, but the body of the message referenced the Marriott Hotel.</p><p>My other strategies have included updating my résumé &mdash; with help from ChatGPT &mdash; to ensure it reflects the skill sets needed for the roles I&#39;m targeting. I also strengthened my personal website, hoping to showcase my capabilities to potential employers.</p><p>I&#39;ve also reached out to my network to let them know I&#39;m looking for work. I was fortunate to be part of a supportive team at Intel, and even now, many of us continue to share job leads and support each other. That&#39;s helped quite a bit.</p><p>While these strategies have helped me get some interviews, I&#39;m still struggling to land a job. The search has been an emotional roller coaster because there are roles that seem like a perfect fit, and then they go nowhere. I&#39;ve been fortunate enough to secure some interviews, but it&#39;s really difficult to prepare for them and convey the right information within a short timeframe.</p><h2 id="cc0d64a2-6707-41df-a8ef-5df2ba2bfcd4" data-toc-id="cc0d64a2-6707-41df-a8ef-5df2ba2bfcd4"><strong>How I&#39;m staying grounded</strong></h2><p>As I go through my job search, I&#39;m very grateful to my wife, who listens to me talk about companies day in and day out. Knowing how stressful it is for me, she&#39;s made us go on nightly walks to decompress. It&#39;s also been extremely helpful to have her income coming in &mdash; she works in the healthcare industry.</p><p>I have a few pieces of advice for others who have been laid off:</p><p>The first is related to your mindset. My first layoff in 2015 hit me hard &mdash; I&#39;d just moved to California for the role, and six months later, I lost it. Over time, I realized it wasn&#39;t personal. Companies evolve, and so must you. That perspective helped me stay grounded during later layoffs, including this one.</p><p>Second, find ways to grow. I noticed that one role I was interested in preferred a certified Scrum Product Owner certification, which I was already planning to pursue, so I took the course. I&#39;m now planning to explore AI courses as well to stay current and competitive.</p><p>And finally: Take a breath. As hard as this is, it might be the only time in your career when you can pause. I remind myself it&#39;s a marathon. Having a routine, staying sharp, and preparing for the next opportunity &mdash; that&#39;s what keeps me going.</p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/intel-layoff-job-search-struggling-find-work-tech-2025-10">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  808.      <author>jzinkula@insider.com (Jacob Zinkula)</author>
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  810.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:44:15 +0000</pubDate>
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  826.      <title>This sofa from Interior Define is so comfortable that my husband prefers sleeping on it over our bed &amp;mdash; and it&#39;s endlessly customizable</title>
  827.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/home/interior-define-sofa-review</link>
  828.      <description>I designed a custom sofa with Interior Define that could double as a guest bed. It&#39;s so comfortable that my husband now sleeps on it every night.</description>
  829.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="headline-regular financial-disclaimer">When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/insider-reviews-expertise-in-product-reviews">Learn more</a></p><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efc90dcc993f9955d03ea8?format=jpeg" height="2808" width="5616" charset="" alt="A burgundy velvet sofa with two large cushions sits against a white wall near a window, with a dark round side table in front and a patterned red and blue rug underneath."/><figcaption>If you want to accommodate overnight guests but don&#39;t want a dedicated sleeper sofa, I recommend a couch with a bench seat.<p class="copyright">Lauren Savoie/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p>I&#39;m the princess and the pea when it comes to sofas. My husband will attest that I&#39;ve had complaints about all four couches we&#39;ve owned since getting married six years ago. Our first sofa felt flimsy, the next was far too firm, and our last couch required constant fluffing. Each time, I&#39;ve gotten closer to my &#34;perfect&#34; sofa, but never quite at the mark.</p><p>When we moved into our current apartment, I knew it was time to put the lessons I learned to use and try another sofa. This time, I wanted something comfy, but with enough support that I didn&#39;t feel like I was being enveloped in the cushions every time I sat down. It also had to fit the dimensions of our small city apartment, including getting through our narrow hallway. In the city, every piece of furniture needs to be multifunctional, so bonus attributes on my wish list were a sofa that could convert to a guest bed, and arms that were wide enough to double as end tables.</p><p>Given my specific and unique wish list, I found myself drawn to <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116237746ka-20&amp;h=7579ba58123e303029a9e8a2210d886114efb4494a0d23d322587d7e44ef13ab&amp;postID=68e91db453eae1a386dbe532&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fhome%2Finterior-define-sofa-review&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%2F%3Fid%3D35871X943606%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.interiordefine.com%252F">Interior Define</a>. Its sofas are custom-made, so you can tweak every element to your liking &mdash; a dream come true for a self-proclaimed sofa snob. After customizing my Sloan Sofa, I&#39;m closer than ever to my ideal match. My husband, however, insists we&#39;ve already found it; he&#39;d happily swap our bed for it. Here&#39;s my experience designing and living with a custom Interior Define sofa over the last nine months.</p><h2 id="e58213cc-10af-411a-b4e5-2b33e02a3826" data-toc-id="e58213cc-10af-411a-b4e5-2b33e02a3826" data-toc-label="Design and customizations">Designing my sofa</h2><h3 id="fb21d693-9b51-4721-b31b-7932008003cf" data-toc-id="fb21d693-9b51-4721-b31b-7932008003cf">Tons of options, but not so many that I felt overwhelmed</h3><p>I think Interior Design offers the perfect level of furniture customization &mdash; enough options so that you can get something perfect for your space, but not so many that you&#39;re overwhelmed or end up with a Frankencouch.</p><p>The first choice you make is the style of sofa, and I was immediately drawn to the Sloan. As previously mentioned, every piece of furniture I bring into my tiny apartment needs to be multifunctional and it was a <em>must </em>to have a sofa with legs instead of a base, so I could use the gap between the seat and the floor as storage.</p><p>The next element of customization was the fabric. Here, I ordered swatches, which I recommend that anyone investing in a large piece of furniture do. You can <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://swatches.interiordefine.com/">order 10 swatches for free,</a> and the website lets you filter by the various attributes of each fabric type. Since I knew we wanted a colorful couch that would be impervious to my cat&#39;s claws, that narrowed down the options pretty easily for me. I quickly received my 10 swatches, and we settled on a performance velvet in a bold wine color.</p><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efcb2ecc993f9955d03ed8?format=jpeg" height="738" width="1596" charset="" alt="A product listing for the Sloan Fabric 2-Seat Sofa shows a burgundy upholstered couch with clean lines, square arms, and tapered wooden legs in an oiled walnut finish. The right panel displays customization options for fabric, depth, leg style, size, seat cushions, and cushion fill, along with pricing and review information."/><figcaption>The website walks you thought customizing your sofa in six steps.<p class="copyright">Interior Define</p></figcaption></figure><p>The final decisions to make involve sofa length, leg type, seat depth, cushion fill, and whether you want a bench seat or individual cushions. There are 18 leg styles, from classic wood to sleek metal and decorative options, each changing the sofa&#39;s overall vibe. Cushion fills also affect the feel: the standard down blend offers a medium-firm seat; the double down blend is plusher but requires more fluffing; and the down alternative is a supportive, low-maintenance option. You can also choose a slipcover or upgrade to a sleeper model, though doing so limits the available leg designs.</p><p>For my selections, I chose an 83-inch sofa with oiled walnut tapered round legs, standard-depth seats, and the standard down-blend fill. I opted for a bench seat, which I thought might make the sofa more comfortable to sleep on for an occasional guest (more on that later).</p><h2 id="1fac038d-6cc7-43fe-8350-bb299ff24abb" data-toc-id="1fac038d-6cc7-43fe-8350-bb299ff24abb" data-toc-label="Ordering and delivery">Ordering and delivery</h2><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efca60cc993f9955d03ec4?format=jpeg" height="2938" width="4490" charset="" alt="A burgundy velvet sofa with two back cushions sits against a cream wall beneath a painting of a building facade. A black irregularly shaped coffee table with a bowl and chopsticks sits in front, with a colorful patterned rug underneath and a basket of folded blankets by the window."/><figcaption>The sofa on the night it was delivered.<p class="copyright">Lauren Savoie/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><h3 id="d0dd03b5-11e2-4aed-92de-f24b63834c12" data-toc-id="d0dd03b5-11e2-4aed-92de-f24b63834c12">Your experience probably won&#39;t be like mine (fortunately)</h3><p>It took about eight weeks from ordering until my sofa was ready to be delivered. Interior Define&#39;s sofas are all hand-delivered for a flat $299 rate. I got a call about a week out to schedule a specific delivery window.</p><p>I&#39;m going to be totally honest. My delivery and assembly process was far from standard, through no fault of Interior Define at all. Though I took many measurements to ensure that my couch would fit through my apartment&#39;s narrow hallways, I miscalculated by literally a fraction of an inch: because of the lip on my doorframe, the couch wouldn&#39;t fit through the door. Long story short, despite the best efforts of my delivery drivers, I had to call the Sofa Doctor &mdash; an NYC tradition where an emergency furniture disassembly service rescues your couch from where it&#39;s stuck and reassembles it in your apartment (for an exorbitant fee, of course).</p><p>How it&#39;s normally supposed to work is that two delivery drivers carry your sofa into your home, put on the legs, and remove the packaging. Suffice to say, that&#39;s not how it went for me &mdash; again, through no fault of Interior Define.</p><h2 id="6b547d6e-9e05-4bd4-9de1-81f80cd4239a" data-toc-id="6b547d6e-9e05-4bd4-9de1-81f80cd4239a" data-toc-label="Comfort and day-to-day living">Comfort and day-to-day living</h2><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efc49e5dbc4fd10daae497?format=jpeg" height="4284" width="5712" charset="" alt="A burgundy velvet sofa with two large matching cushions sits against a white wall beneath artwork, next to a window with black trim and a patterned red and blue rug on the wooden floor."/><figcaption>The couch gets near-constant use, between my husband sleeping on it at night and me working from it during the day.<p class="copyright">Lauren Savoie/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><h3 id="18fea9ce-0315-46eb-9d67-cd3d5ea70f4b" data-toc-id="18fea9ce-0315-46eb-9d67-cd3d5ea70f4b">We&#39;ve logged hundreds of hours on this couch</h3><p>It&#39;s a good thing we love the sofa, because I have no idea how we&#39;re going to get it out when it&#39;s time to move. (Please don&#39;t make me call the Sofa Doctor again.)</p><p>Size-wise, it fits our living room like a glove (which makes sense, since we designed it that way). It nails my main requirement &mdash; that elusive balance between cushy and structured. Even with the standard seat depth, the cushions fully support me from behind the knees to halfway up my back.</p><p>It technically seats three, but two is the sweet spot. My husband and I are both on the larger side, and we can comfortably sit side by side without bumping elbows, or, in my preferred position of me sprawled out with my feet on his lap. Of course, if you need more room, you can customize your sofa however you like.</p><p>I&#39;ve worked from this couch nearly every day for the past nine months, so I&#39;ve clocked some serious time on its cushions. I can easily sit on it for an entire workday without feeling any discomfort. Its ample armrests fulfill my wish of being able to double as end tables &mdash; I regularly set my phone or a drink on them (with a coaster, of course).</p><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efc7215dbc4fd10daae4ff?format=jpeg" height="4284" width="5712" charset="" alt="A glass with a straw rests on a pink and green crocheted coaster on the arm of a burgundy velvet sofa, next to a paperback book titled Ugly Feelings. A colorful rug and basket of blankets are visible in the background."/><figcaption>The wide arm rests double as end tables; a must in our small apartment.<p class="copyright">Lauren Savoie/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><h3 id="59580400-7eee-4da7-826e-2ed23e181928" data-toc-id="59580400-7eee-4da7-826e-2ed23e181928" data-toc-label="It&#39;s big enough for two and makes a great guest bed (or everyday bed if you&#39;re my husband)">It makes a great guest bed (or everyday bed if you&#39;re my husband)</h3><p>While Interior Define makes dedicated sleeper sofas with pull-out mattresses, I didn&#39;t think we&#39;d have guests often enough to justify giving up the under-couch storage to a mattress. Instead, I opted to outfit our sofa with a bench seat that I thought would make it more comfortable for the occasional couch crasher to sleep on. This thinking proved correct when we had a series of house guests who chose to sleep on the sofa over a queen-sized air mattress. The deep, singular seat makes it very comfortable to sleep on. Save for a few inches in any direction, it&#39;s basically akin to sleeping on a twin-sized mattress.</p><p>If our guests&#39; opinions weren&#39;t enough, my husband has taken to sleeping on the sofa, which he finds more comfortable than our bed. I&#39;m not complaining &mdash; I&#39;m perfectly happy having an entire King-sized mattress to myself, but it&#39;s a testament to just how comfy this couch is.</p><h3 id="8cd8f6d6-42b1-4055-970d-4f9ae267f0b1" data-toc-id="8cd8f6d6-42b1-4055-970d-4f9ae267f0b1">It&#39;s durable, pet-friendly, and holding up beautifully</h3><p>Between me working from it and my husband sleeping on it, the couch is pretty much continuously occupied for at least 16 hours a day. Despite that, it&#39;s held up remarkably well. The cushions remain fluffy and supportive, and the fabric is still sleek, shiny, and perfectly velvety. I don&#39;t see any stains in the fabric, but the dark color is also very accommodating of blemishes. Given how heavily used this sofa is, I&#39;m sure I&#39;d detect some wear if the fabric was a lighter color.</p><p>True to its promise, the performance velvet fabric has been remarkably pet-proof. Most cats (ours included) don&#39;t like the feel of velvet, and she&#39;s graciously kept her claws off the upholstery. Her hair does end up all over the fabric, but it vacuums up easily.</p><h2 id="f295f458-1515-4485-8ac7-e54aaca046a3" data-toc-id="f295f458-1515-4485-8ac7-e54aaca046a3" data-toc-label="Cons to consider">Cons to consider</h2><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efc5ba5dbc4fd10daae4c2?format=jpeg" height="4284" width="5712" charset="" alt="close up of the bench seat on a purple couch with a yellow arrow pointing to the seam"/><figcaption>My biggest frustration is that the cushion migrates within the cover. You can see in this photo that the seam toward the middle of the sofa is pulled forward, while it&#39;s in place at the edges.<p class="copyright">Lauren Savoie/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p>My only quibble with the couch is that the bench seat tends to slide, and the cushion migrates within the seat cover. I&#39;ve tried fixing this with strips of Velcro tape, but it&#39;s made very little difference. I&#39;ve considered sewing the cover to the inner cushion to prevent slipping, but I&#39;m frustrated that I even have to contemplate that option given the price of the sofa. At this point, I&#39;ve given up the daily battle of adjusting the seat, but I have to admit that it irks me every time I look at the couch.</p><h2 id="6036f283-36d0-40c0-a167-3f175446f550" data-toc-id="6036f283-36d0-40c0-a167-3f175446f550" data-toc-label="What are your alternatives?">What are your alternatives?</h2><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efd7785dbc4fd10daae6c8?format=jpeg" height="975" width="1300" charset="" alt="a leather chair"/><figcaption>Benchmade Modern also offers many customizations, including upholstery, leg type, fill type, and sizing. During the customization process, the brand will send you a true-to-size printout so you can visualize their furniture in your space.<p class="copyright">Lauren Savoie/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p>There&#39;s a dizzying array of options when it comes to finding a couch. I&#39;d say the closest experience to Interior Define is <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116237746ka-20&amp;h=a352ada48663c5e7a9e81f78de354463fdf3da7a6778e6b8f2d8fca5baea4b13&amp;postID=68e91db453eae1a386dbe532&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fhome%2Finterior-define-sofa-review&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fbenchmademodern.com%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">Benchmade Modern</a>, another online custom furniture retailer. I designed a chair with Benchmade Modern and the process was quite similar to Interior Define. I particularly liked that Benchmade will send you a full-sized blueprint of your chosen piece before you order, which may have saved me from the door frame debacle I had with the Interior Define sofa. You can read more in my <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/home/benchmade-modern-review">Benchmade Modern review</a>.</p><p>Some of the other <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/home/best-sofa-couch">best places to buy a sofa</a> are <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/home/article-sofa-bed-review">Article</a>, <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/home/burrow-leather-couch-review">Burrow</a>, <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/home/quince-sofa-review">Quince</a>, and <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/home/joybird-sleeper-sofa-review">Joybird</a>. I particularly like <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116237746ka-20&amp;h=c344a14200a153642d512a4a75c76db94aa6b19740f410077be253c6b4d3f2c9&amp;postID=68e91db453eae1a386dbe532&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fhome%2Finterior-define-sofa-review&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sundays-company.com%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">Sundays</a>. I previously had the brand&#39;s <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/home/sundays-furniture-review-movie-night-modular-sectional">Movie Night sofa</a> before we had to downsize when moving from Kansas to New York City. I loved that couch; it just needed to be fluffed constantly. If I were to buy a sofa again, I&#39;d likely order the Sundays <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-15116237746ka-20&amp;h=3b33cd4226191db4ff16accdac0b6c7b6d223342cc5f44c9fe15c0b6c0b1628b&amp;postID=68e91db453eae1a386dbe532&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fhome%2Finterior-define-sofa-review&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sundays-company.com%2Fcollections%2Fsofas-sofas%2Fproducts%2Fget-together%25E2%2584%25A2-sofa-3-5-seater-cream-linen" data-autoaffiliated="true">Get Together</a> sofa or its sister brand Hetta&#39;s <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://hetta.com/collections/all-sofas/products/saddle-3-piece-modular-sofa-gold">Saddle Sofa</a>, which features seatbacks that can be adjusted up or down. I&#39;ve seen both pieces in person, and they&#39;re beautiful, well-made couches.</p><h2 id="9033a143-b2f4-483f-99b4-b58c1ae68998" data-toc-id="9033a143-b2f4-483f-99b4-b58c1ae68998" data-toc-label="The bottom line">The bottom line</h2><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efc8261c1f80efbec5a211?format=jpeg" height="4284" width="5712" charset="" alt="A burgundy velvet sofa with two large matching cushions sits against a cream-colored wall beneath a painting of a building facade, next to a window with a view of trees and neighboring buildings. A basket of colorful blankets and a patterned rug add warmth to the space."/><figcaption>Customizing a couch was the best decision I made for outfitting my small city apartment.<p class="copyright">Lauren Savoie/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p>My custom Interior Define Sloan Sofa strikes that elusive balance between comfort, structure, and style. It&#39;s supportive enough for all-day lounging (or working), plush enough for sleeping, and durable enough to withstand cat claws and near-constant use. While the sliding bench cushion is a minor frustration, the overall quality, comfort, and ability to design every detail to fit my small apartment make it well worth the investment. If you&#39;re picky about your seating and want a sofa that feels truly your own, Interior Define delivers.</p><h3 id="30de5cf1-7d3b-4de3-831a-a7ca159037d6" data-toc-id="30de5cf1-7d3b-4de3-831a-a7ca159037d6">Other Interior Define furniture to consider</h3><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/home/interior-define-sofa-review">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  830.      <author>lsavoie@insider.com (Lauren Savoie)</author>
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  832.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:43:39 +0000</pubDate>
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  843.      <title>Ulta Beauty CEO says Gen Alpha prefers to shop IRL</title>
  844.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/ulta-beauty-gen-alpha-prefers-in-store-shopping-korean-beauty-2025-10</link>
  845.      <description>Gen Alpha, born between 2010 and 2024, are the youngest shoppers driving the global economy. Ulta Beauty says they prefer IRL experiences.</description>
  846.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efc875cc993f9955d03e93?format=jpeg" height="4976" width="7464" charset="" alt="Young shoppers"/><figcaption>Gen Alpha shoppers are seeking IRL experiences.<p class="copyright">Fly View Productions/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>Ulta CEO Kecia Steelman said Gen Alpha shoppers want in-store experiences.</li><li>Gen Alpha shoppers are the youngest demographic helping drive the global economy.</li><li>They&#39;re also big on Korean beauty and ethically-made products.</li></ul><p>Despite being true digital natives, <a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/who-is-generation-alpha-how-shop-spend-education-work-live-2024-1">Gen Alpha</a> shoppers are all about IRL.</p><p>During Fortune&#39;s Most Powerful Women Summit on Tuesday, Ulta Beauty CEO Kecia Steelman said Gen Alpha consumers prefer in-store experiences over online shopping.</p><p>&#34;What we&#39;re seeing with the Gen Alpha consumer is, yes, they&#39;re<strong> </strong>getting their information online, but they really, really like that experience in store. They like trial. They like hands-on,&#34; Steelman said.</p><p>Steelman said Gen Alpha shoppers are also into <a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/korean-beauty-brands-exclusive-sephora-ulta-olive-young-2025-10">Korean beauty</a>, which has become popular among US consumers, and clean beauty, which is products made ethically with non-harmful ingredients.</p><p>&#34;They really do want great products that the value &mdash; it&#39;s not necessarily just about the cost, but the value for what the benefits are,&#34; Steelman said. &#34;They are a very smart segment, and they&#39;re going to have very high expectations. So, we&#39;ve got to make sure that we&#39;re always prepared to deliver for them.&#34;</p><p>Born between 2010 and 2024, Gen Alpha represents the youngest shoppers helping to drive the economy. Mark McCrindle, the social researcher who coined the phrase &#34;Gen Alpha,&#34; said this generation has access to products sold worldwide, meaning they can interact in the global marketplace.</p><p>Gen Alpha grew up in a world teeming with digital spaces and social media platforms, but a report published by analytics firm Numerator in September said many of them are <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/gen-alpha-shoppers-buying-habits-samyang-ramen-owala-bottles-2025-2">choosing to unplug</a> when making purchases.</p><p>&#34;Two-thirds (66%) of Gen Alpha parents say their child prefers shopping in-store, with the top reasons being family time outside the home (47%) and the sense that shopping trips are fun (45%),&#34; the report said.</p><p>However, the researchers found that as those kids grow up, the convenience of online shopping takes priority.</p><p>&#34;As kids grow older, they&#39;re more likely to prefer staying home, with top reasons including avoiding the time it takes to leave the house (38%), enjoying home more (33%), and finding stores crowded or overwhelming (25%),&#34; the report said.</p><p>During the event, Steelman said Ulta Beauty has a responsibility to ensure that it&#39;s offering age-appropriate <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/gen-alpha-is-obsessed-with-skincare-aging-anxiety-2024-5">skincare products</a> to its youngest shoppers.</p><p>Young shoppers&#39; fascination with skincare products, which has led to a surge in sales, has sparked <a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/sephora-kids-gen-alpha-tiktok-trend-explained-2024-1">criticism from older generations</a> on social media. On TikTok, some users said they worried the trend indicated children are growing up too fast or that it encouraged materialism. Others said some youngsters behaved poorly while shopping at stores.</p><p>&#34;We do have a responsibility to make sure that we&#39;re serving all of our guests and giving them the best experience with the great products that we can offer for all age ranges,&#34; Steelman said.</p><p>Steelmans said they&#39;ve taken steps to acknowledge young shoppers visiting their stores.</p><p>&#34;We have a lot of training that we do with our associates. We have a lot of conversations with the parents because a lot of times they&#39;re shopping with their parents,&#34; Steelman said. &#34;We want to make sure that we&#39;re just providing all the educational elements that we can, so that they&#39;re buying the products that are the right products for them.&#34;</p><p>Representatives for Ulta Beauty did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.</p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ulta-beauty-gen-alpha-prefers-in-store-shopping-korean-beauty-2025-10">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  847.      <author>ledmonds@businessinsider.com (Lauren Edmonds)</author>
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  849.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:41:45 +0000</pubDate>
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  857.      <title>Taylor Swift turned album sales into a sport, and she&#39;s the undisputed MVP</title>
  858.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-sales-business-strategy-athlete-2025-10</link>
  859.      <description>Taylor Swift&#39;s record-breaking album &#34;The Life of a Showgirl&#34; proves that her hunger to win rivals that of the world&#39;s pro athletes.</description>
  860.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68eeaf12cc993f9955d032a5?format=jpeg" height="1500" width="2000" charset="" alt="Taylor Swift collage with Money and Sports"/><figcaption>Taylor Swift, MVP.<p class="copyright">Getty Images; Emma McIntyre/TAS24/Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>Taylor Swift&#39;s relentless pursuit of album sales and chart records has been lucrative for the pop star.</li><li>Her critics have called her strategy gratuitous and shameless.</li><li>But is that a bad thing? If she were an athlete, she&#39;d be the MVP.</li></ul><p>Last week, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-albums-ranked-best-worst">Taylor Swift</a> texted me every day for seven days straight.</p><p>Usually, she (OK, fine, her social media team, Taylor Nation) wanted to let me know another special variant of her <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-life-of-a-showgirl-album-review-tracklist-breakdown-2025-10">new album, &#34;The Life of a Showgirl,&#34;</a> was available for purchase &mdash; but only if I acted fast. &#34;The Life of a Showgirl (Deluxe So Glamorous Cabaret Version)&#34; was available now, only for 10 hours! &#34;The Life of a Showgirl (Deluxe Dressing Room Rehearsal Version)&#34; could be mine if I acted within the next 24 hours! And so on.</p><p>Mind you, I had already purchased one of six limited-run vinyl pressings (&#34;The Tiny Bubbles in Champagne Edition,&#34; of course, in the color &#34;Red Lipstick and Lace&#34;), but she still tried to tempt me to double up, using classic bait like bonus tracks and even songwriting drafts recorded on Swift&#39;s phone.</p><p>Critics have described <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/2025/10/taylor-swift-the-life-of-a-showgirl-sales-records-adele/684522/">Swift&#39;s sales tactics as manipulative</a> and shameless, and I&#39;ll admit, I rolled my eyes at the barrage of notifications at least once. But hey, Swift&#39;s efforts paid off: &#34;Showgirl&#34; shattered Adele&#39;s decade-old record for the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-selling-albums-all-time-one-week-2021-10">biggest album sales week</a> in history, a feat <a target="_blank" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2021/12/03/the-era-of-albums-debuting-with-one-million-copies-is-officially-over/">previously thought impossible</a>.</p><p>Is it fair to call her sales strategy shameless? Yes, but not in the negative way it&#39;s usually intended. Much like an elite athlete who&#39;s been training her entire life for this moment, Swift wants the glory, and she doesn&#39;t care who knows.</p><h2 id="b8534265-ecaa-4451-bc3b-543af3b18f0b" data-toc-id="b8534265-ecaa-4451-bc3b-543af3b18f0b">Swift is the music industry&#39;s MVP</h2><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68eeaabf1c1f80efbec595b4?format=jpeg" height="4705" width="7219" charset="" alt="Taylor Swift performs during the Eras Tour in London."/><figcaption>Taylor Swift performs during the Eras Tour in London.<p class="copyright">Gareth Cattermole/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management</p></figcaption></figure><p id="b8534265-ecaa-4451-bc3b-543af3b18f0b">During a recent appearance on Travis Kelce&#39;s podcast, &#34;New Heights,&#34; <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-relationship-timeline">Swift&#39;s football star fiancé</a> made this analogy explicit: &#34;There are similarities in terms of her athleticism, what she&#39;s doing for three hours, how she works with her band,&#34; he said, referring to Swift&#39;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-eras-tour-over-retrospective-analysis-2024-12">Eras Tour</a>, the highest-grossing tour ever.</p><p>But Kelce&#39;s praise wasn&#39;t limited to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-physical-training-treadmill-singing-eras-tour-prep-2023-12">Swift&#39;s physical stamina onstage</a>. From his perspective, Swift&#39;s competitive drive offstage is equally athletic: &#34;The preparation it takes to get there,&#34; he added, &#34;the goals that you set for yourself to achieve.&#34;</p><p>Swift agreed. &#34;On paper, we actually have a very similar job. Our job is to entertain people for three-plus hours in NFL stadiums,&#34; she said. &#34;For me, it&#39;s called a rehearsal. For him, it&#39;s called a practice.&#34;</p><p id="b8534265-ecaa-4451-bc3b-543af3b18f0b">&#34;Showgirl&#34; is <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/artists-with-most-no-1-albums-billboard-200-chart">Swift&#39;s 15th chart-topping album</a> on the Billboard 200, the most of any solo artist in history. Within its first week of release, it sold over 4 million equivalent album units, with over 3.5 million of those being pure sales. In other words, even if &#34;Showgirl&#34; hadn&#39;t been available to stream online, Swift had the all-time record on lock.</p><p>This isn&#39;t the first time Swift has used album variants to boost sales, nor is it the first time she&#39;s been criticized for doing so. She faced the same complaints about last year&#39;s rollout for <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-tortured-poets-department-album-review-tracklist-breakdown-2024-4">&#34;The Tortured Poets Department,&#34;</a> which sold over 2.6 million copies in its first week. (She was also accused of goosing her streaming numbers with <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-too-many-songs-tortured-poets-department-opinion-2024-4">a surprise double-album drop</a>, but the svelte 12-track &#34;Showgirl&#34; renders that argument moot.) All the way back in 2014, Swift was chastised for incentivizing fans to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/features/articles/beyond-1989-taylor-swift-and-polaroids">buy multiple &#34;1989&#34; CDs</a> by packaging each version as a collectible.</p><p>Swift isn&#39;t breaking any rules or manipulating the system; Billboard&#39;s algorithm weights sales more heavily than streams, but only counts a maximum of four physical copies and one digital download per buyer. She&#39;s simply reached a rare zenith in her career where her longtime strategy, combined with her <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-albums-ranked-best-worst">musical talent</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-tortured-poets-department-album-lyrics-criticizing-fans-swifties-2024-4">hard-earned popularity</a>, is paying off with unparalleled returns.</p><p>Notably, Swift has doubled down on her marketing strategy despite consistent backlash. For someone like <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-life-of-a-showgirl-album-critics-fans-feedback-2025-10">Swift, who&#39;s so attuned to feedback</a> and is constantly monitoring the dents in her reputation, there is only one explanation: She wants to put up big numbers and smash records more than she wants to be perceived as nonchalant or magnanimous. She&#39;s <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-net-worth">already a billionaire</a>, so I&#39;d wager it&#39;s less about making money and more about her hunger to win.</p><p>In the sports world, someone is always going to be the fastest, the strongest, or the most skilled in their position &mdash; someone who has worked countless unobserved hours to reach that level, all for the love of the game. In the music world today, if we&#39;re judging by records, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-grammy-history-aoty-four-times-2024-2">trophies</a>, and medals, Swift is by far the most valuable player.</p><p>If you love Swift, you&#39;re probably thrilled to root for the winning team. If you find her music annoying or her vibe distasteful, then her continued chart dominance &mdash; and her refusal to back down &mdash; comes off as an embarrassment of riches.</p><p>You might find yourself wondering, &#34;How can she possibly want more?&#34; But if you slip into an athlete&#39;s tenacious mindset, a better question might be: &#34;Why wouldn&#39;t she?&#34;</p><h2 id="e6f7f6d0-e5fc-47c7-9285-83f66674350d" data-toc-id="e6f7f6d0-e5fc-47c7-9285-83f66674350d">Many fans enjoy contributing to Swift&#39;s success</h2><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68eeac201c1f80efbec595e2?format=jpeg" height="2829" width="4244" charset="" alt="Taylor Swift fan wearing a &#34;Speak Now&#34; shirt and holding a &#34;The Life of a Showgirl&#34; CD."/><figcaption>Some physical variants of &#34;The Life of a Showgirl&#34; were only available at Target.<p class="copyright">Maya Dehlin Spach/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><p id="e6f7f6d0-e5fc-47c7-9285-83f66674350d">As fans of a sport, why do we buy our favorite player&#39;s jersey or cheer loudly from the nosebleed seats? It&#39;s less about being seen or heard by the players themselves than about participating in something greater. The more you participate in the community built around a team, the more you feel like their wins are yours, too.</p><p>After two decades of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-leann-rimes-concert-fan-loyalty-2024-11">building her own community</a>, Swift&#39;s fans are like that, too. Many fans enjoy playing a role in Swift&#39;s success, however small, be it by buying her album, her merch, or streaming her songs. They often recoil from the concept that she&#39;s exploiting their buying power, seeing this critique as &#34;<a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tntssoldiier/status/1976483210642206876">condescending</a>&#34; and &#34;<a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/metsswift/status/1976508215375560860">infantilizing</a>.&#34;</p><p>&#34;It&#39;s shocking how people can&#39;t fathom Taylor Swift fans buying her music with their own money,&#34; one <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/basic_d4d/status/1976446314184671583">recent X post</a> reads with over 12,000 likes. &#34;There&#39;s gotta be an evil reason.&#34;</p><p>Others have noted how there&#39;s often a gendered double standard in this critique, or in the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/why-fans-are-so-obsessed-with-taylor-swifts-love-life-experts-2023-6">assumption that a &#34;parasocial relationship&#34;</a> fueling their purchases.</p><p>&#34;&#39;Taylor Swift doesn&#39;t know you&#39;…. ok neither the men on your favorite sports teams and yet you&#39;re crying and punching TVs when they lose,&#34; <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/LifeofaTroll6/status/1961574762158985459">a fan wrote on X</a>. &#34;I love that men are allowed to spend thousands of dollars on season tickets,&#34; <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/andboyyougother/status/1976740395519557720">another fan added</a>, &#34;but I&#39;m being exploited by capitalism when I buy a few Taylor Swift CDs and a sweatshirt once a year.&#34;</p><p>Even from a sports lens, some of the anti-Swift bitterness makes sense. Fans will always get annoyed when one team in the league scores an unstoppable winning streak. (I&#39;m a lifelong Mets fan, and I grew up with the understanding that the New York Yankees, with their 27 World Series rings, are the MLB equivalent of the &#34;Star Wars&#34; evil empire.)</p><p>Still, I never questioned <em>why</em> the Yankees would want to add to their ring collection. That&#39;s the point of the game.</p><h2 id="c1ac7dab-5331-470a-9f6a-ef6462e70086" data-toc-id="c1ac7dab-5331-470a-9f6a-ef6462e70086">&#39;Showgirl&#39; illustrates how Swift views music as a blend of art, commerce, and competition</h2><div id="1760471407318" data-styles="default-width" data-embed-type="youtube" data-script="" class="" data-type="embed"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OU6362Nggg0?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen="" title="Taylor Swift - The Life of a Showgirl (Feat. Sabrina Carpenter) (Lyric Video)"></iframe></div><p>If her steady flow of vinyls, CDs, and digital flash-sales wasn&#39;t evidence enough, Swift&#39;s new music makes it clear that her role as an artist is inextricably linked with her role as an entertainer.</p><p>The album&#39;s title track tells the semi-fictional story of its narrator, presumably an avatar for teenage Swift. She meets her idol, a showgirl named Kitty, who &#34;made her money being pretty and witty.&#34;</p><p>It&#39;s a story about feeling inspired to perform and to create, but also about the cutthroat reality of <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/why-musicians-arent-making-money-streaming-record-labels-and-tiktok-2024-11">turning that dream into a career</a>. Kitty is proof that it&#39;s not all about sequins, lipstick, and lace; the path to stardom is rocky and unreliable, and the terrain doesn&#39;t get any smoother at the summit. &#34;They gave her the keys to this city,&#34; Swift sings, &#34;then they said she didn&#39;t do it legitly.&#34;</p><p>In the end, Swift&#39;s character comes out on top &mdash; but not without provoking envy and <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-charli-xcx-friendship-feud-explained">making enemies</a>.</p><p>&#34;All the headshots on the wall of the dancehall are of the bitches who wish I&#39;d hurry up and die,&#34; she teases in the bridge. &#34;But I&#39;m immortal now, baby dolls, I couldn&#39;t if I tried.&#34;</p><p>Perhaps making art should not be motivated by applause or competition, but Swift makes the argument that selling art has to be &mdash; especially if you want to see your name in lights. And baby, that&#39;s show business for you.</p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-sales-business-strategy-athlete-2025-10">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  861.      <author>cahlgrim@insider.com (Callie Ahlgrim)</author>
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  875.      <title>I&#39;m a medical student at Stanford learning about AI&#39;s influence on medicine. I&#39;m still optimistic about my future as a doctor.</title>
  876.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/stanford-med-student-hopeful-ai-wont-replace-doctors-2025-10</link>
  877.      <description>As a med student at Stanford, AI is a big part of my courses. I&#39;m focused on using AI as a tool to help my patients because they always come first.</description>
  878.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68eea8d95dbc4fd10daad89c?format=jpeg" height="1031" width="1374" charset="" alt="Brian Zhang with two fellow students holding a stanford flag"/><figcaption>The author (right) is a medical student at Stanford.<p class="copyright">Courtesy of Jack Tse</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>I&#39;m a medical student at Stanford, and AI often comes up in our courses.</li><li>Some are worried AI will replace doctors, but I&#39;m remaining hopeful it will be a powerful tool.</li><li>I will always put my patients first, and if AI can help me do that, I will embrace it.</li></ul><p>In one of my courses at <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-get-into-stanford-university-medical-school">Stanford Medical School</a>, my classmates and I were tasked with using a secure AI model for a thought experiment.</p><p>We asked it to generate a clinical diagnosis from a fictional patient case: &#34;Diabetic retinopathy,&#34; the chatbot said. When we asked for supporting evidence, it produced a tidy list of academic citations. The problem? The authors didn&#39;t actually exist. The journals were fabricated. The <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/america-needs-friends-wearable-ai-friend-companion-review-2025-10">AI chatbot</a> had hallucinated.</p><p>This delicate relationship between AI and medicine was a major reason I chose Stanford for <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/medical-school-regret-tried-please-parents-2025-3">medical school</a>. Just a short drive from Silicon Valley&#39;s ecosystem of innovation and AI startups, it felt like the right place to learn about the future of medicine.</p><p>I eventually realized this assignment was never about breeding cynicism toward AI. It was Stanford&#39;s attempt at teaching us how to work with it, to recognize its limitations, reflect on our own, and remember that humanity must always come first.</p><h2 id="ff60a841-1750-43c2-9279-9f6cd791e87f" data-toc-id="ff60a841-1750-43c2-9279-9f6cd791e87f"><strong>There are some real fears with AI&#39;s integration into the medical field</strong></h2><p>At a dinner with a friend&#39;s parents, they asked me if I worried about threats to the future of medicine. They mentioned headlines of various <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-benchmark-best-model-compare-meta-openai-deepseek-google-2025-4">deep learning models</a> &mdash;which are layered networks that resemble the human brain &mdash; making advancements in healthcare.</p><p>Under certain contexts, AI can diagnose <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bme.jhu.edu/news-events/news/ai-predicts-patients-likely-to-die-of-sudden-cardiac-arrest/">cardiac arrest</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?h=0bc96c787daa92c20a9e51d7e17b2402d8dbcb0d6b9c8713d9fe76102bac9378&amp;postID=68ed4ba27e7233116af70410&amp;postSlug=stanford-med-student-hopeful-ai-wont-replace-doctors-2025-10&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nature.com%2Farticles%2Fs41591-018-0268-3">abnormal heart rhythm</a> with a higher accuracy than board-certified cardiologists. Some of these breakthroughs were born right here at Stanford.</p><p>A few days later, during a phone call, my mother shared a story about a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/technology/chatgpt-openai-suicide.html">teenager who died after confiding in an AI chatbot</a> and discussing plans to end his life. In another course session, we discussed a case of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/aimcc.2024.1260">bromism</a>, a syndrome that can result from excessive consumption of sedatives, after a patient had consulted ChatGPT.</p><p>There are other real risks: breaches of confidentiality, bias when models learn from data that doesn&#39;t reflect the diversity of patients, and authoritative advice that is misleading or unsafe.</p><h2 id="34aac937-d7a5-44da-ae7a-4c90db9af888" data-toc-id="34aac937-d7a5-44da-ae7a-4c90db9af888"><strong>But I&#39;m putting my patients first</strong></h2><p>In our classrooms at Stanford, cadavers are called &#34;silent teachers.&#34; In the hospital and clinic, patients become our most profound educators. We take home the stories of our patients &mdash; the heartbreak, the pain, the breakthroughs, the hope. I will never forget sitting with a mother who had just lost her son to a <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/fentanyl-addiction-toolkit-from-test-strips-to-addiction-hotlines-2024-1">fentanyl overdose</a>.</p><p>If I approach AI in medicine from a place of fear, particularly fear of losing my job, I have lost. For me, healthcare is about advocating for the <em>best</em> outcomes for my patients. If AI enhances <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-ai-diagnosed-accurate-doctors-medicine-study-2025-7">clinical diagnosis</a>, distills complex information, or fills in my gaps in knowledge, then it unquestionably deserves a place in my generation of medicine.</p><p>Sure, there are negative aspects to AI. But these are not reasons to retreat; they&#39;re reasons to collaborate and find ways to use this tool to help our patients.</p><h2 id="f3ad996a-1f2d-46bd-850e-d99308963417" data-toc-id="f3ad996a-1f2d-46bd-850e-d99308963417">I&#39;m in medical school to improve the lives of many</h2><p>In a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/25/nyregion/new-york-city-college-scholarship.html">2021 interview with The New York Times</a>, my 17-year-old self, then still in high school, said I wanted to become a doctor and open a clinic for immigrants.</p><p>After the article was published, a 90-year-old Vietnam War veteran emailed me and asked me to keep that promise. We shook hands outside the <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/200-newsletter-gives-wealthy-parents-advantage-in-high-school-admissions-2019-11">Stuyvesant High School</a> auditorium in New York. Years later, a week before I left for medical school, we met again in Manhattan. We had become good friends.</p><p>On the steps leading up to Bryant Park, I promised this person &mdash; who had unknowingly become one of my staunchest supporters &mdash; that I would do the best for my future patients.</p><p>Even in an AI-driven future, the heart of medicine remains stubbornly, unmistakably human. Thirty years into my practice, even if all I did was help a patient and their family leave my office a little more hopeful and informed than when they arrived, I would have won.</p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/stanford-med-student-hopeful-ai-wont-replace-doctors-2025-10">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  879.      <author>insider@insider.com (Brian Zhang)</author>
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  881.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:01:51 +0000</pubDate>
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  895.      <title>NBC News cuts 7% of staff as it prepares to separate from MSNBC and CNBC. Read the memo to employees.</title>
  896.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/nbc-news-cuts-staff-comcast-msnbc-cnbc-spinoff-2025-10</link>
  897.      <description>NBC News began cutting 7%, or about 150 of its roughly 2,000-person staff, as it gears up to operate independently of MSNBC and CNBC.</description>
  898.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efb6211c1f80efbec59fff?format=jpeg" height="3239" width="4318" charset="" alt="NBC News headquarters."/><figcaption>NBC News is cutting staff ahead of its separation from cable brethren MSNBC and CNBC.<p class="copyright">GHI-Plexi Images/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>NBC News is cutting 7% of staff as it prepares to operate separately from MSNBC and CNBC.</li><li>Comcast&#39;s NBCUniversal is spinning off some networks into a new company, Versant, as cable TV declines.</li><li>NBC News is also hiring in some areas and planning a new subscription service.</li></ul><p>On Wednesday, NBC News began cutting 7%, or about 150 of its roughly 2,000-person staff, as it gears up to operate independently of its cable brethren, a person familiar with the matter said.</p><p>NBC News parent <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/comcast-breaking-off-cable-tv-assets-msnbc-cnbc-2024-11">Comcast&#39;s NBCUniversal is set to spin off</a> several of its cable networks, including MSNBC and CNBC, into a new company, Versant. It&#39;s the latest sign of cable&#39;s ongoing decline as viewing behavior shifts to streaming. NBC News attributed the cuts to a tough business climate and the spinoff, saying certain roles that provided support to those cable outlets would no longer be needed.</p><p>While it cuts staff, NBC News is also hiring, with 140 open roles across the organization that it is encouraging laid-off workers to apply for.</p><p>The separation of the news channels will end an entwined but sometimes fraught relationship between the outlets. NBC News shared resources with MSNBC and leaned on CNBC&#39;s reporting. MSNBC&#39;s leftward tilt has sometimes <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/15/business/media/nbc-msnbc-trump-biden.html">complicated matters</a> for straight-news NBC News and local NBC stations.</p><p>Going forward, NBC News and MSNBC will continue to cover the same news events, but MSNBC will need to figure out how to do so without relying on NBC News&#39; resources. MSNBC will also have to reestablish itself with viewers as it adopts a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/msnbc-getting-new-name-ms-now-logo-comcast-nbcuniversal-spinoff-2025-8">new name, MS NOW</a>, and loses the NBC peacock from its logo.</p><p>Both NBC News and MSNBC are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/msnbc-preps-live-events-expansion-versant-spinoff-2025-9">exploring streaming services</a>. NBC News is further along, with plans to launch a new subscription service later this year that&#39;ll feature select news coverage and new premium content. It&#39;s also expanding its sports coverage and plans to launch a marketing campaign to reinforce itself as rigorous and fact-based, NBCUniversal News Group chair Cesar Conde has said.</p><p>Some at NBC News have wondered how the spin will affect newsgathering efforts, as the network and CNBC both use each other&#39;s reporting. NBC News has recently been <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/media-trust-crisis-democracy-trump-threats-nyt-wsj-2025-3">leaning on local news</a>, a rare part of the media landscape that has been an exception to the declining audience trust in news. Since 2023, NBC News has been collaborating more closely with its over 200 affiliates to team up on big breaking stories and have local and national desks cross-promote each other.</p><p>This is the network&#39;s second round of cuts this year. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/comcast-nbc-news-layoffs-40-job-cuts-shift-to-digital-2025-1">NBC News in January cut</a> about 40 roles, or 2% to 3% of the company. The company was also hiring in other areas at the time, including about a dozen in digital.</p><p>Here&#39;s the memo Conde sent to staff about the new cuts:</p><blockquote class="blockquote"><section class="blockquote-wrapper">Today is a hard day. We have had to make some difficult decisions, including the elimination of positions across NBC News. While these decisions are necessary to remain strong as an industry leader, they are not easy and are never taken lightly. We have sought to minimize the number of affected team members, and our teams&#39; decisions should not be seen as a reflection on our colleagues who will be leaving. We will miss them and their valuable contributions.<br/><br/>Today is a day to be supportive of each other, as we always have been, through good times and challenging times. Through our culture of collaboration, the strength of our journalism, and the dedication of our team members, we will move forward together. Thank you for your commitment to our colleagues and our organization. <br/><br/>Take care,</section><section class="blockquote-wrapper">Cesar Conde</section></blockquote><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/nbc-news-cuts-staff-comcast-msnbc-cnbc-spinoff-2025-10">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
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  912.      <title>8 of the best sweaters we&#39;ve ever tested to keep you warm this season</title>
  913.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/best-sweaters-for-women</link>
  914.      <description>We tested tons of brands to find the best sweaters for women, from cozy cashmere to breathable cotton. </description>
  915.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="headline-regular financial-disclaimer">When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/insider-reviews-expertise-in-product-reviews">Learn more</a></p><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68eebed25dbc4fd10daadc11?format=jpeg" height="600" width="1200" charset="" alt="Three women modeling different fall sweaters.
  916. Left: A woman wears a light green crewneck sweater with cream pants, posing in a mirror selfie.
  917. Center: A woman wears an oversized cream cable-knit sweater with a brown mini skirt and tights, smiling in front of a speaker setup.
  918. Right: A woman wears a camel ribbed cardigan over a black dress, taking a mirror selfie in a softly lit bedroom."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Gabrielle Chase/Business Insider, Samantha Crozier/Business Insider, Sally Kaplan/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p>Getting a new sweater is one of the small joys of autumn. As the leaves start to fall and you start swapping iced coffees for hot lattes, the urge to wrap yourself in something soft and warm becomes greater and greater. But not all sweaters are created equal, which is why we&#39;ve rounded up the best picks from our favorite brands.</p><p>The best sweaters for women come from our favorite brands, like&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-74316-20&amp;h=5a0ced7ad9b279b5c9c8ef6dfd8a6686fd060f387cff452dc2d0a3d783c22c3d&amp;postID=6733b1bbd057d3e5c5d0d16b&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-sweaters-for-women&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.alexmill.com%2Fcollections%2Fsweatshirts-sweaters-womens" data-autoaffiliated="true">Alex Mill</a>, an NYC-based retailer with a devoted following for its high-quality knits, or <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-74316-20&amp;h=cf779869e8a6cabfedcbf177d5a10fc5bd688eb0722d302c97df31fce1b60fad&amp;postID=6733b1bbd057d3e5c5d0d16b&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-sweaters-for-women&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fnaadam.co%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">Naadam</a>, a relatively affordable go-to that makes the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/best-cashmere-sweater#best-overall-naadam-1">best cashmere sweaters</a> we&#39;ve ever tested.</p><p>For more of our favorite staples, see our articles on the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/womens-basics-clothing-brands">best women&#39;s basics brands</a>, the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/best-white-button-down-shirt-women">best white button-down shirts</a>, and the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/where-to-shop-for-womens-workwear-clothes">best workwear for women</a>.</p><h2 id="ee393f6c-31df-4b9e-af28-9cf3e6cccaaa" data-toc-id="ee393f6c-31df-4b9e-af28-9cf3e6cccaaa">Our advice on buying sweaters</h2><p id="ee393f6c-31df-4b9e-af28-9cf3e6cccaaa">After testing dozens of sweaters, I found one thing to be true: <strong>nothing beats natural fibers</strong>. You&#39;ll find troves of thick knits made from materials like acrylic, nylon, and polyester &mdash; but these all suffer from the same sensations of scratchiness and suffiness. Synthetic materials are all spun from threads of what is fundamentally plastic. They trap stuffy heat, are hard to remove odors from, and pill after a few washes.</p><p id="ee393f6c-31df-4b9e-af28-9cf3e6cccaaa">Natural fibers, on the other hand, are temperature-regulating. A material like cashmere is warm when you need it to be, but won&#39;t leave you fanning yourself and sweating the moment you step into a heated building. Organic fibers also just feel way better against your skin. While synthetics may be appropriate for clothes like workout gear and outerwear, I&#39;d highly recommend avoiding them when it comes to sweaters; even cotton or wool blends are dicey.</p><p id="ee393f6c-31df-4b9e-af28-9cf3e6cccaaa">Instead, stick with 100% cotton or 100% wool pieces. The only drawback to these materials is that they tend to be more expensive than synthetics &mdash; but there are budget-friendly options available. For example, you can get a <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-74316-20&amp;h=387432a95af91203b090181bed2d289bd3e1b2be683d29f02203774abd1cd6c8&amp;postID=6733b1bbd057d3e5c5d0d16b&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-sweaters-for-women&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quince.com%2Fwomen%2F100-organic-fisherman-crew-sweater%3Fcolor%3Dnavy%26gender%3Dwomen%26tracker%3Dcollection_page__%252Fwomen%252Fsweaters-%2526-jackets__Cotton%2520Sweaters__11" data-autoaffiliated="true">100% cotton sweater for $40</a> or a <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-74316-20&amp;h=09f73105b8f0750d77a0e5e41b15d7028a30e789b956dbd3836d1607ae2da753&amp;postID=6733b1bbd057d3e5c5d0d16b&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-sweaters-for-women&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quince.com%2Fwomen%2Fcashmere%2Fcashmere-crewneck-sweater%3Fcolor%3Drich-burgundy%26gender%3Dwomen%26tracker%3Dcollection_page__%252Fwomen%252Fsweaters-%2526-jackets__Cashmere%2520Sweaters__0" data-autoaffiliated="true">Mongolian Cashmere sweater for $50</a> at <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-74316-20&amp;h=9c915c07a92fa6db18273615f8962580268ea6e70c0a5ef5d5fdb5763640d4d6&amp;postID=6733b1bbd057d3e5c5d0d16b&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-sweaters-for-women&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quince.com%2Fwomen%2Fsweaters-%26-jackets%3Fsrsltid%3DAfmBOoq3-MT9VMAeyrBu1wMbJSFfalG9RhUqV-qFtuh6CGRs2Npeb_YF" data-autoaffiliated="true">Quince</a>.</p><p id="ee393f6c-31df-4b9e-af28-9cf3e6cccaaa">The best sweaters for women are all made of natural fibers. Here are our favorites.</p><div id="slideshow"><div class="slide">Best overall: L.L.Bean Men&#39;s Cotton Fisherman Sweater<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6733b42c5ec9bfa3d63da3fc?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="best sweaters for women &mdash; side by side image of author and editor in L.L.Bean cable knit sweater"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Sally Kaplan, Samantha Crozier/Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p>This sweater is the crème de la crème of women&#39;s sweaters &mdash; even if it&#39;s labeled as a men&#39;s sweater. I knew I had to write about the <a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-74316-20&amp;h=31f0b5e63119ea4c8213b69a4050a49cc7baba7443d924fa131f5f5d42485e2b&amp;postID=6733b1bbd057d3e5c5d0d16b&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-sweaters-for-women&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.llbean.com%2Fllb%2Fshop%2F121352%3Fpage%3Dmens-cotton-fisherman-crewneck-sweater-mens-regular%26bc%3D12-26-594%26feat%3D594-GN3%26csp%3Df%26attrValue_0%3D1155%26pos%3D5" data-autoaffiliated="true">L.L. Bean Men&#39;s Cotton Fisherman Sweater </a>when I hopped on a video call with <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/author/sally-kaplan">Sally Kaplan</a>, the executive editor of Insider Reviews, and I immediately recognized the sweater she was wearing. We gushed about how it&#39;s the best for a good ten minutes before starting our meeting.</p><p>It&#39;s made of a heavyweight cotton yarn, which means that it manages to be both breathable and pleasantly chunky. And because it&#39;s a men&#39;s style, the fit is oversize &mdash; but not so much so that it will swallow you.</p><p>&#34;I love the way this sweater hangs on me. I got a men&#39;s XL (for reference, I&#39;m 5-foot-2 and usually wear a 12 or 14) and it hits me just below my hips for a perfectly oversized look,&#34; says Sally.</p><p>For our full thoughts (and outfit ideas), see our<a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/ll-bean-cotton-fisherman-sweater-review"> L.L.Bean Cotton Fisherman Sweater review</a>.</p>
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  926.        <p><strong>Weight:</strong> Heavyweight | <strong>Material:</strong> Cotton | <strong>Fit:</strong> Oversized | <strong>Sizes:</strong> S-XXXL, tall and regular, men&#39;s sizing | <strong>Colors: </strong>Beige, Olive, Burnt Orange, Navy</p>
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  934.    </div><div class="slide">Best cardigan: Alex Mill<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/673b6788fa0140cdd564077c?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="left: author in white Alex Mill cardigan. Right: close-up of cardigan"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Samantha Crozier/Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored noindex" class="sj-link" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-74316-20&amp;h=2a88bbaf1dea68617cfbb8d7285965e846e6c986f96767804d2dcbe507f53b3e&amp;postID=6733b1bbd057d3e5c5d0d16b&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-sweaters-for-women&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.alexmill.com%2F"><u>Alex Mill</u></a> started as a tiny shop with a cult following in NYC&#39;s SoHo neighborhood. But now, it&#39;s a national brand with a reputation for high-quality fabrics in practical cuts.</p><p>We can&#39;t say enough good things about Alex Mill and the quality of their knits. The <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-74316-20&amp;h=23bafef515ba1e94aa3c0e617dff96138ce0c7701cc50214eee48cd49b8e19e5&amp;postID=6733b1bbd057d3e5c5d0d16b&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-sweaters-for-women&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.alexmill.com%2Fproducts%2Fnico-chunky-cardigan-in-ivory" data-autoaffiliated="true">Nico Chunky Cardigan</a> is made of thick-knit, heavyweight cotton yarn. Though the version I have with the cable stitching above is currently unavailable, there are lots of plain stitch colors on the site, including a <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-74316-20&amp;h=423009d80743b9126d58b6bea216e67e469cfc0004b62984798f2121953cec4c&amp;postID=6733b1bbd057d3e5c5d0d16b&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-sweaters-for-women&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.alexmill.com%2Fproducts%2Fnico-cardigan-in-cotton-in-berry-red" data-autoaffiliated="true">bright berry red</a> and a bevy of neutrals. </p><p>You can wear this open over a shirt or as a top in and of itself. I sometimes have issues with wearing the cardigan-as-a-top trend because I have a larger bust, but this sweater is just oversized enough that I never have issues with gaping between the buttons.</p><p>Because it is made of cotton, it&#39;s a fantastic all-season pick. I&#39;ve worn it over dresses on chilly summer evenings and paired it with a wool coat and scarf during the winter.</p>
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  942.        <p><strong>Weight:</strong> Heavyweight | <strong>Material:</strong> Cotton | <strong>Fit:</strong> Regular | <strong>Sizes:</strong> XS-XL | <strong>Colors: </strong>Ivory, Black, Dark Green</p>
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  950.    </div><div class="slide">Best budget cashmere sweater: Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/65e8a529ce7f1785b2e6dad3?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="The author wearing a black Quince cashmere sweater."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Gabrielle Chase/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p>Here are our thoughts on the sweater from our full <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/quince-review#quince-mongolian-cashmere-crewneck-15">Quince review</a>.</p><p>&#34;The super soft <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored noindex" class="sj-link" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-74316-20&amp;h=56c1418fe8f9d522af0cfdf246965ce8cbdaffe41c261685e182f5fd7e8928b0&amp;postID=6733b1bbd057d3e5c5d0d16b&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-sweaters-for-women&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quince.com%2Fwomen%2Fcashmere%2Fcashmere-crewneck-sweater"><u>Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck Sweater</u></a> feels more expensive than it is, and it&#39;s obvious why it&#39;s such a hit. It&#39;s main difference from <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored noindex" class="sj-link" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-74316-20&amp;h=834c8efd4ab5d8548f73319f0b1b6c25fe8499055548f493cb9d4b4d7aa9e313&amp;postID=6733b1bbd057d3e5c5d0d16b&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-sweaters-for-women&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fnaadam.co%2Fproducts%2Fthe-original-sweater-womens%3Fvariant%3D32474755203168"><u>Naadam&#39;s ($98)</u></a> is that it&#39;s slightly thinner and not as smooth. I tested the newest Cashmere 2.0 version, which costs the same and felt slightly thicker than the original, but it still trails Naadam in terms of softness.</p><p>&#34;Of course, the price tag on Quince&#39;s 100% Grade-A Mongolian cashmere is attractive when you see that it&#39;s practically identical to Naadam&#39;s. The patterns are the exact same (unless I&#39;m <em>really</em> nitpicking &mdash; Quince&#39;s neckline is bound with a seam that looks slightly more unfinished and liable to fray). But the quality is acceptable and consistent with other Quince cashmere pieces I&#39;ve tested.&#34; &mdash; <strong>Gabrielle Chase, associate style editor, Insider Reviews<br/><br/></strong>Read more in Gabi&#39;s full <a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/naadam-vs-quince-cashmere"><u>Naadam vs. Quince cashmere sweater review</u></a>.</p>
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  958.        <p><strong>Weight:</strong> Lightweight | <strong>Material:</strong> Cashmere| <strong>Fit:</strong> Regular | <strong>Sizes:</strong> XS-XL | <strong>Colors: </strong>12+</p>
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  966.    </div><div class="slide">Best cashmere: Naadam Original Cashmere Sweater<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/673b8cb1fa0140cdd56418de?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="Gabi Chase in grey cashmere sweater"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Gabrielle Chase</p></figcaption></figure><p>There are few better additions to your fall wardrobe than a cashmere sweater. And while you may think that such a purchase will cost you a significant proportion of your paycheck, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored noindex" class="sj-link" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-74316-20&amp;h=cf779869e8a6cabfedcbf177d5a10fc5bd688eb0722d302c97df31fce1b60fad&amp;postID=6733b1bbd057d3e5c5d0d16b&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-sweaters-for-women&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fnaadam.co%2F"><u>Naadam</u></a> wants you to think again.</p><p>Naadam is our favorite place to find high-quality, reasonably priced cashmere. Associate Editor Gabrielle Chase made it her mission to find the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/best-cashmere-sweater">best cashmere sweater</a> and, after testing tons of brands, Nadaam came out on top. More specifically, she swears by <a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-74316-20&amp;h=426e492e6ab00a3f17588cbd9d9e35b3e1d09084a1fcab86edc85a8ba3702dd7&amp;postID=6733b1bbd057d3e5c5d0d16b&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-sweaters-for-women&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fnaadam.co%2Fcollections%2Fthe-original-sweater%2Fwomen" data-autoaffiliated="true">Naadam&#39;s Original Cashmere Sweater</a>. The piece is just under $100, which is a fantastic price for fine-spun cashmere.</p><p>Here&#39;s what Gabi had to say in her <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/naadam-cashmere-sweater-review">Naadam Cashmere Sweater review</a>: &#34;I even sleep in mine, it&#39;s that soft. The knit is breathable and insulating all at once, which is unique to cashmere. Another thing I love &mdash; this one sweater is unisex (just size up for a looser fit) and comes in dozens of colors, from versatile neutrals to vibrant pastels.&#34;</p>
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  974.        <p><strong>Weight:</strong> Midweight | <strong>Material:</strong> Cashmere | <strong>Fit:</strong> Regular | <strong>Sizes:</strong> XXS-XXL | <strong>Colors: </strong>20+</p>
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  982.    </div><div class="slide">Best luxury cashmere: Guest in Residence Oversized Crew<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6711897201ea6d83dee20e37?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="The author wearing a green cashmere sweater."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Gabrielle Chase/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p>If you&#39;ve ever wanted to dress like Gigi Hadid, now you can. <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://guestinresidence.com/">Guest in Residence</a> is the model&#39;s line of luxury cashmere sweaters and accessories. And this oversized cut is one of their best sellers.</p><p>&#34;I love the super soft handfeel of this slouchy sweater, and from my experience with testing this luxury knit, I&#39;m willing to bet that <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored noindex" class="sj-link" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-74316-20&amp;h=991de907e16fb9aaa162299372d03e701da282e1ce091cdb2c1efe385f1fa17a&amp;postID=6733b1bbd057d3e5c5d0d16b&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-sweaters-for-women&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%2F%3Fid%3D35871X943606%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fguestinresidence.com%252F"><u>Guest in Residence</u></a> bid high on premium-grade cashmere to create it. It barely pills, even after a lot of regular wear, and it&#39;s both lightweight and cozy,&#34; says Gabrielle Chase.</p><p>If you&#39;re wondering why this sweater is more expensive than other kinds of cashmere sweaters, check out Gabi&#39;s <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/guest-in-residence-review">Guest in Residence review</a>, where she digs into details about the gauge and quality to explain the cost.</p>
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  990.        <p><strong>Weight:</strong> Lightweight | <strong>Material:</strong> Cashmere | <strong>Fit:</strong> Oversized | <strong>Sizes:</strong> XXS-XXL | <strong>Colors: </strong>Red, Green, Navy, Heather Gray, Cream, Brown</p>
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  998.    </div><div class="slide">Best oversized cardigan: Quince 100% Organic Cotton Oversized Cardigan<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/63e6b5d24102a900184c631a?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="On the left, a woman wears a Quince Organic 100% Cotton Oversized Cardigan over a black dress. On the right, a woman wears a Quince Organic 100% Cotton Oversized Cardigan over a black shirt."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Sally Kaplan/Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p>Here&#39;s what Executive Editor Sally Kaplan said about this sweater in our <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/quince-review#quince-mongolian-cashmere-crewneck-15">Quince review</a>:</p><p>I&#39;m allergic to wool, so every time I find an oversized cotton sweater or cardigan, I get extra excited. After testing this one from Quince, I consider the brand a top selection for the best sweaters for women and am definitely planning to buy it in more colors! I love the swingy, oversized fit, and the weight of it is substantial enough that I don&#39;t worry about it stretching or shrinking. <strong>&mdash; Sally Kaplan, executive editor, Insider Reviews</strong></p>
  999.      
  1000.      
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  1003.        
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  1006.        <p><strong>Weight:</strong> Midweight | <strong>Material:</strong> Cotton| <strong>Fit:</strong> Oversized | <strong>Sizes:</strong> XS-XL | <strong>Colors: </strong>10+</p>
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  1011.    
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  1014.    </div><div class="slide">Best waffle-knit: Buck Mason Seafarer Cotton Crewneck Sweater<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/673b9e1efa0140cdd5641f29?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="author selfie in gray sweater"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Samantha Crozier</p></figcaption></figure><p>You may recognize <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored noindex" class="sj-link" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-74316-20&amp;h=96c8469754863dfe73486ade872f0f843633fb4cc6a8765fa27455b18f443aad&amp;postID=6733b1bbd057d3e5c5d0d16b&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-sweaters-for-women&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckmason.com%2F%3Fg%3Dwomen"><u>Buck Mason</u></a> as the viral menswear brand birthed on Shark Tank, but it has since expanded its selection to women&#39;s clothing. Above all, the company is focused on using the highest-quality fabrics around. They have their own knitting mills, controlling the entire manufacturing process from start to finish. This results in textiles that are a cut above the rest.</p><p>The <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-74316-20&amp;h=db68994ccff9f71b34f666111bcd0e3294a15f75c61ad66f8b6f7606b776e2e1&amp;postID=6733b1bbd057d3e5c5d0d16b&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-sweaters-for-women&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckmason.com%2Fproducts%2Foatmeal-seafarer-cotton-shrunken-crew%3Fvariant%3D43010004877395" data-autoaffiliated="true">Seafarer Crewneck</a> is one of the best sweaters for women because it&#39;s made from seven gauge cotton yarn. This breathable knit is so soft that I keep reaching for it over and over again. I love the slight balloon sleeves, the Goldilocks fit, and of course, the feel of the fabric.</p>
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  1022.        <p><strong>Weight:</strong> Midweight | <strong>Material:</strong> Cotton| <strong>Fit:</strong> Regular | <strong>Sizes:</strong> XS-XL | <strong>Colors: </strong>Beige, Navy, Marled Grey, Marled Green</p>
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  1027.    
  1028.    
  1029.    
  1030.    </div><div class="slide">Best half-zip: Quince Merino wool half-zip<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6761ec086c531c315b88d7fe?format=jpeg" height="900" width="1200" charset="" alt="The author in a Quince Merino wool half zip sweater."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Gabrielle Chase/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p>&#34;This <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-74316-20&amp;h=83dc690d41d706ff05e233dce958c9aea7f56440a2d3bb50e44b7ad4d4c9b78a&amp;postID=6733b1bbd057d3e5c5d0d16b&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fstyle%2Fbest-sweaters-for-women&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quince.com%2Fwomen%2Faustralian-merino-wool-half-zip-sweater" data-autoaffiliated="true">Merino wool half-zip</a> has a chunky knit like a fisherman sweater, and it&#39;s really easy to layer with because of the loose, oversized fit. Wearing this has made me realize I actually love a half-zip closure because I can loosen it when I pull it over my head and it won&#39;t mess up my hair or smudge my makeup. Then once it&#39;s on, I zip it back up and it keeps my neck warm.<br/><br/>&#34;I like the chunky lower gauge knit for this kind of sweater because it feels heavyweight and insulating without suffocating me around the neckline. And for the price, you really can&#39;t do much better on a Merino wool sweater of this quality.&#34; &mdash; <strong>Gabrielle Chase, associate style editor, Insider Reviews</strong></p>
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  1035.        
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  1038.        <p><strong>Weight:</strong> Heavyweight | <strong>Material:</strong> Merino Wool| <strong>Fit:</strong> Oversized | <strong>Sizes:</strong> XS-XL | <strong>Colors: </strong>Heather Gray, Heather Bone, Toffee, Black</p>
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  1043.    
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  1046.    </div><div class="slide">How we tested for the best sweaters for women<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/673e451dede4eeae3928af74?format=jpeg" height="600" width="800" charset="" alt="A line up of colorful cashmere sweaters."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Gabrielle Chase/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><p>We determine the best sweaters for women by doing long-term testing. This means that we wear the sweaters multiple times, launder them according to instructions, and update our articles if we begin to see signs of wear and tear.</p><p>We evaluate the quality of the material by noting whether it pills, whether washing changes the shape of the garment, and whether it is worth the initial cost.</p></div></div><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/best-sweaters-for-women">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  1047.      <author>scrozier@insider.com (Samantha Crozier)</author>
  1048.      <guid>https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/best-sweaters-for-women</guid>
  1049.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:48:14 +0000</pubDate>
  1050.      <category domain="https://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks-style">Style (Reviews)</category>
  1051.      <category>womens-clothing</category>
  1052.      <category>style-and-fashion</category>
  1053.      <category>shopping</category>
  1054.      <category>retail</category>
  1055.      <category>lifestyle</category>
  1056.      <category>clothing</category>
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  1060.      <title>Our 4 kids only participate in 1 after-school activity each. It helps us stay on budget and leaves room for family time.</title>
  1061.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/limit-after-school-activity-sports-budgeting-save-money-2025-10</link>
  1062.      <description>With 4 kids, we&#39;re always zipping from one activity to the next. Limiting their commitments saves us money and gives us time to have a life. </description>
  1063.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68ed04d35dbc4fd10daab682?format=jpeg" height="3624" width="5437" charset="" alt="A girl wearing a red shirt and white socks balances on a soccer ball on the side of a field."/><figcaption>The author said she limits her kids (not pictured) to participating in one after-school activity at a time.<p class="copyright">Halfpoint Images/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>After-school activities can up take a lot of time and money &mdash; especially when you have four kids.</li><li>That&#39;s why our kids are only allowed to participate in one extracurricular activity at a time. </li><li>Balancing and limiting activities allows our family more time for rest, academics, and bonding.</li></ul><p><span>It&#39;s a typical Tuesday evening. Like many families, we&#39;re in our minivan, zipping from one </span><a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/dad-spend-expendable-income-on-kids-expensive-activities-2025-8"><span>kid activity</span></a><span> to the next. We will repeat our routine almost every evening and Saturday. Yes, it&#39;s exhausting at times. However, unlike many other families, each of our kids is only allowed to be in one activity at a time.</span></p><p><span>Our family vibe when it comes to extracurriculars is &#34;less is more.&#34; We have found many perks in </span><a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/felt-guilty-not-signing-kids-up-after-school-activities-2025-5"><span>limiting our kids extracurriculars</span></a><span>, despite the &#34;more is better&#34; load that many we know choose to take on.</span></p><h2 id="23c861e4-b759-49e6-abd3-5b74b79a0a07" data-toc-id="23c861e4-b759-49e6-abd3-5b74b79a0a07"><span>We get to prioritize family time</span></h2><p><span>Our entire family sits down to have a </span><a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/easy-sheet-pan-dinners-from-professional-meal-planner-mom"><span>meal together</span></a><span> several times a week. We ask each other questions, find out what&#39;s going on in our kids&#39; lives, and share funny stories. Though mealtime can sometimes be chaotic, with bickering and typical exhaustion, we also relish in the limited opportunities we have to sit, face-to-face, and share a meal. </span></p><p><span>We also have some family time on Sunday mornings, attending church together, and the occasional Friday night, where we can watch a movie.</span><br/><br/><span>By not overloading our calendar with activity commitments, we&#39;re  able prioritize this </span><a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/weekly-family-meetings-keep-my-household-calendar-organized-how-to-2025-8"><span>family time</span></a><span> instead.</span></p><h2 id="6f70e061-e13a-457a-b8c2-3e4c616f63e5" data-toc-id="6f70e061-e13a-457a-b8c2-3e4c616f63e5"><span>We aren&#39;t spending excessive amounts of money</span></h2><p><span>Every parent knows just how </span><a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/youth-sports-expensive-competitive-huge-commitment-2025-9"><span>expensive extracurricular activities</span></a><span> can be. Our kids have not once been part of an activity that didn&#39;t require certain gear, clothing, fees, or some travel, even if it was simply heading across town. </span></p><p><span>Each kid&#39;s activity costs quickly add up &mdash;&nbsp;especially when you multiply that by four. Limiting our commitments to one activity per kid allows us to be more budget-conscious.</span></p><h2 id="a8d73580-9ecf-4e99-b7fd-fc93e8696d5d" data-toc-id="a8d73580-9ecf-4e99-b7fd-fc93e8696d5d"><span>We have more time for homework, resting, relaxing, and socializing</span></h2><p><span>Since each kid is limited to one activity each, our family &mdash; together and each person individually &mdash; has more time for other engagements. </span></p><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68ed05ed1c1f80efbec57378?format=jpeg" height="3024" width="3024" charset="" alt="The author&#39;s children strike a funny pose in front of a door."/><figcaption>The author says limiting after-school commitments allows her children shown here to enjoy more family time.<p class="copyright">Courtesy of Rachel Garlinghouse</p></figcaption></figure><p><br/><span>Whether we are having a chill Sunday afternoon at home, ending the day by grilling burgers, or spending a Wednesday evening wrapping up homework, we have the flexibility to offer pockets of time to do what we want and what we need to do. Sometimes the kids hang out with a friend, or sometimes my teens just want some extra shut-eye.</span></p><h2 id="c4400a67-e3e4-49f3-a563-761d9d81657b" data-toc-id="c4400a67-e3e4-49f3-a563-761d9d81657b"><span>We have better control of our schedule</span></h2><p><span>Since we only have four activities (and sometimes fewer) at a time, we have better control of our family schedule. For the most part, we run our schedule versus our schedule running us. </span></p><p><span>As a </span><a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/more-students-should-consider-community-college-benefits-2025-9"><span>college teacher</span></a><span>, I have seen, many times, the students who were involved in everything and anything in high school be no better set up for success than the student who engaged in fewer activities. Of course, being in a sport, for example, can teach time management, teamwork, leadership, and other important skills. However, I think there&#39;s something to be said for prioritizing rest, focusing on academics, and enjoying a Friday evening snack and movie fest with family.</span></p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/limit-after-school-activity-sports-budgeting-save-money-2025-10">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  1064.      <author>insider@insider.com (Rachel Garlinghouse)</author>
  1065.      <guid>https://www.businessinsider.com/limit-after-school-activity-sports-budgeting-save-money-2025-10</guid>
  1066.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:33:01 +0000</pubDate>
  1067.      <category domain="https://www.businessinsider.com/parenting">Parenting</category>
  1068.      <category domain="https://www.businessinsider.com/health">Health</category>
  1069.      <category>essay</category>
  1070.      <category>parenting-freelancer</category>
  1071.      <category>budgeting</category>
  1072.      <category>after-school</category>
  1073.      <category>sports</category>
  1074.      <category>parenting</category>
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  1078.      <title>Ray Dalio wants investors to ask him their most burning questions about markets so he can train his AI clone</title>
  1079.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/ray-dalio-investing-advice-ai-clone-gold-bitcoin-economy-2025-10</link>
  1080.      <description>Dalio has been working on an AI to make coaching and mentorship more accessible. On Wednesday, he invited questions from users to train his clone. </description>
  1081.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efb8301c1f80efbec5a05a?format=jpeg" height="3651" width="5477" charset="" alt="Hedge fund manager Ray Dalio appearing on a podcast."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Nicole Lapin</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>Ray Dalio is ready to embrace AI. </li><li>The hedge fund legend said recently he is training an AI clone. </li><li>He asked users on X to send him questions about markets to train his AI model. </li></ul><p>Ray Dalio gave investors a rare opportunity on Wednesday to ask whatever was on their mind. </p><p>His offer may seem generous, but it&#39;s also in the spirit of training an AI clone of the legendary investor. </p><p>The founder of Bridgwater Associates, Dalio, is well known for sharing his insights on social media. Now, he&#39;s crowdsourcing questions from X and LinkedIn users, which he said will be used to train his model. Dalio has been working on creating his AI clone since 2024 to make coaching and mentorship more accessible.</p><p>&#34;Now that gold is hotter than AI stocks (and the meme is now changing to recognize that it can be an even better storehold of wealth than tech stocks), I&#39;m getting lots of questions about it,&#34; <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://x.com/RayDalio/status/1978467394201788505">Dalio wrote</a> on Wednesday. </p><p>&#34;If you have questions for me, please ask them in the comments and I&#39;ll do my best to answer them here.  I&#39;m using the questions I get and my answers to them to educate my AI clone, so it&#39;s helpful to know what questions people have,&#34; he added. </p><p>Dalio has long been a proponent of gold for its ability to hedge against the debasement of other assets like government debt and fiat currencies. He <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ray-dalio-gold-bitcoin-allocation-investing-us-debt-crisis-deficit-2025-7">recently stated</a> that he thinks investors should allocate 15% of their portfolio to either gold or bitcoin, though he said he prefers the metal.</p><p>While Dalio did not immediately start responding to the questions, many users on X took him up on his offer and asked questions about gold and the broader economy. A recurring theme in the comment sections of both posts was the question of whether to buy physical gold or a gold-backed ETF.</p><p>&#34;Are we in a &#39;hybrid&#39; gold/Bitcoin era?&#34; one X user asked. &#34;It feels like there&#39;s still a big divide between gold and Bitcoin people. Shouldn&#39;t we be on the same sound money team?&#34;</p><p>Some wondered if other metals, such as copper, could be considered an effective store of wealth, noting their importance to things like the global energy transition.</p><p>Dalio did not specify when he would respond to questions, nor how many he would take. His X thread received considerably more responses than his LinkedIn post, generating more than 200 replies within its first hour.</p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ray-dalio-investing-advice-ai-clone-gold-bitcoin-economy-2025-10">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  1082.      <author>sobrient@insider.com (Samuel O&#39;Brient)</author>
  1083.      <guid>https://www.businessinsider.com/ray-dalio-investing-advice-ai-clone-gold-bitcoin-economy-2025-10</guid>
  1084.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:31:30 +0000</pubDate>
  1085.      <category domain="https://www.businessinsider.com/markets">Markets</category>
  1086.      <category>investing</category>
  1087.      <category>artifical-intelligence</category>
  1088.      <category>ai</category>
  1089.      <category>tech</category>
  1090.      <category>wall-street</category>
  1091.      <category>gold</category>
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  1095.      <title>Nutrafol cofounder&#39;s anti-stress playbook: Couples therapy, better sleep, and daily exercise</title>
  1096.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/nutrafol-cofounder-shares-how-manages-stress-therapy-sleep-exercise-2025-10</link>
  1097.      <description>The hair-growth supplement cofounder explains how he keeps his home life and physical health aligned in order to manage stress.</description>
  1098.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68eea5c0cc993f9955d0317d?format=jpeg" height="577" width="769" charset="" alt="Giorgos Tsetis"/><figcaption>Giorgos Tsetis said he&#39;s dealt with chronic stress and still struggles to manage it post-acquisition.<p class="copyright">Giorgos Tsetis</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>Nutrafol&#39;s cofounder said he struggles to manage stress, even after selling the company and stepping down as CEO.</li><li>Giorgos Tsetis launched Nutrafol to address stress-related hair loss after his personal experience.</li><li>He shared how he prioritizes his personal life and health, including going to therapy and optimizing sleep.</li></ul><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/hair-loss-expert-men-stop-blaming-fathers-thinning-nutrafol-2024-6">Nutrafol cofounder Giorgos Tsetis</a> thought he&#39;d finally have a chance to breathe after selling his billion-dollar hair-growth company to Unilever.</p><p>&#34;To be honest, I felt that after the acquisition, I would just relax,&#34; he told Business Insider<em>.</em> But that &#34;definitely didn&#39;t happen,&#34; he said.</p><p>While the cofounder&#39;s day-to-day looks different after stepping down as CEO earlier this year, it comes with its own challenges. Tsetis is parenting two children, launching an investment platform called <a target="_blank" href="https://giorgos.io/great-things/">Great Things</a>, and continuing his involvement with Nutrafol as a chairman.</p><p>Managing stress remains top of mind for Tsetis, a former model and engineer, who cofounded<strong> </strong>Nutrafol in 2014 after experiencing his own stress-related hair loss. Now the company says it has 2 million subscribers to its product, a supplement designed to fight a combination of hair-loss factors, including stress and hormones.</p><p>Here are the two areas he focuses on daily:</p><h2 id="e1f38418-326e-44ea-bf40-2b3b77487bea" data-toc-id="e1f38418-326e-44ea-bf40-2b3b77487bea"><strong>Prioritizing his home life &mdash; and couples therapy</strong></h2><p>Tsetis said he does everything in his power to make sure his household, including his relationship with his wife and children, is as peaceful as possible. The cofounder said he once asked a psychologist how he could optimize thriving and become a sharper version of himself, and the psychologist told him to &#34;figure out&#34; his household first.</p><p>That advice led Tsetis and his wife to couples therapy, which he said was a proactive and preventive decision.</p><p>He said family is a priority for him and helps keep him grounded, even if having young kids can sometimes come with less sleep and higher stress.</p><h2 id="6b8b82d2-5007-48cc-a9bb-a7cc92417460" data-toc-id="6b8b82d2-5007-48cc-a9bb-a7cc92417460"><strong>Optimizing for health and time in nature</strong></h2><p>Physical health is another major focus for Tsetis, and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-get-better-sleep-millionaire-advice-2024-6">sleep plays a central role in that</a>. When it&#39;s disrupted, he said, it can trigger a &#34;downward spiral.&#34;</p><p>&#34;You can bio-hack your body, you can eat healthy, you can do whatever you want,&#34; said Tsetis. But, if you&#39;re not getting good sleep, he said, &#34;it all becomes an uphill battle.&#34;</p><p>To counteract the cycle of stress and poor sleep, Tsetis said he exercises daily. He said he used to run often, which was great for his mind. Tsetis, who recently turned 40, says he now prioritizes strength training.</p><p>Tsetis added that he makes time to &#34;embrace nature&#34; several times a month, whether by walking through the woods or spending time outdoors. He also gets acupuncture and massages, which he said some might consider a &#34;luxury.&#34;</p><p>&#34;For me, it&#39;s a necessity &mdash; it&#39;s an absolute necessity to just decompress,&#34; Tsetis said.</p><h2 id="d09a0077-d4c1-47a5-abad-3971f7a92aa6" data-toc-id="d09a0077-d4c1-47a5-abad-3971f7a92aa6"><strong>What Nutrafol&#39;s acquisition taught him</strong></h2><p>Tsetis is no stranger to stress.</p><p>The lead-up to the company&#39;s 2022 acquisition was the most intense period of his life, Tsetis said. He recounted juggling merger and acquisition meetings with companies like Johnson &amp; Johnson and L&#39;Oréal, while preparing for the birth of his child. He described his son&#39;s birth as &#34;the most beautiful moment&#34; of his life, but balancing both milestones at once was no small feat.</p><p>&#34;I remember showing up in a meeting the day after my son was born with just no sleep, just ready to present to J&amp;J,&#34; Tsetis said, adding that, ironically, he probably &#34;lost a lot of hair during that time.&#34;</p><p>Now, faced with different stressors post-acquisition, Tsetis focuses on prioritizing his health and personal life.</p><p>&#34;If that&#39;s not in order, then you can&#39;t necessarily optimize evolution, growth, impact, connecting with others,&#34; Tsetis said.</p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/nutrafol-cofounder-shares-how-manages-stress-therapy-sleep-exercise-2025-10">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  1099.      <author>aaltchek@insider.com (Ana Altchek)</author>
  1100.      <guid>https://www.businessinsider.com/nutrafol-cofounder-shares-how-manages-stress-therapy-sleep-exercise-2025-10</guid>
  1101.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:27:07 +0000</pubDate>
  1102.      <category domain="https://www.businessinsider.com/health">Health</category>
  1103.      <category domain="https://www.businessinsider.com/careers">Careers</category>
  1104.      <category>stress-management</category>
  1105.      <category>ceos</category>
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  1110.      <title>Wall Street banks&#39; blockbuster quarter gives dealmakers hope for a &#39;golden age&#39; of investment banking</title>
  1111.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/dealmaking-rebound-goldman-jpmorgan-citi-exceed-expectations-q3-earnings-stock-2025-10</link>
  1112.      <description>Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America and Citi all posted strong earnings returns &amp;mdash; signs a dealmaking wave may be here to stay.</description>
  1113.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68c9a9bff9db348adc0b937c?format=jpeg" height="2754" width="4129" charset="" alt="A group of men in suits walking through downtown Manhattan"/><figcaption>Workers in downtown Manhattan<p class="copyright">Momo Takahashi/BI</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>Big banks posted strong earnings results this week as dealmaking returns to Wall Street.</li><li>Goldman&#39;s advisory revenue jumped 60% to $1.4 billion from a year earlier, the bank said.</li><li>JPMorgan, Citi, and Morgan Stanley also logged double-digit gains in investment banking fees.</li></ul><p>After nearly three years of <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/wall-street-deals-hiring-layoffs-investment-banking-goldman-barclays-ai-2025-8">sputtering and false starts</a> since the pandemic-era highs, dealmaking is finally looking like it&#39;s back in gear on Wall Street.</p><p>Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Morgan Stanley all reported blockbuster third-quarter earnings this week, as CEOs revived mergers and financing plans that had stalled while investors waited for markets to thaw. For the <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/jpmorgan-second-quarter-earnings-surprise-gain-investment-banking-fees-dealmaking-2025-7">second quarter in a row</a>, signs are mounting that the long-standing dealmaking drought &mdash; which has affected <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/wall-street-bonus-forecasts-johnson-associates-investment-banking-private-equity-2025-8">bankers&#39; pay</a> and morale &mdash; is showing real signs of easing.</p><p>&#34;Whether we are entering a golden age of investment banking remains to be seen, but it has been several years of chatter around green shoots, and now the flywheel is taking hold,&#34; Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick told analysts in a call on Wednesday. </p><p>The firm reported investment banking revenue of $2.1 billion &mdash; up 44% year-over-year &mdash; buoyed by an 80% surge in equity underwriting to $652 million, as well as rising advisory fees of $684 million, up 25%.</p><p>Goldman Sachs led the rebound Tuesday, announcing its third-highest quarterly net revenues ever: more than $15 billion, the bank said in its quarterly earnings release. <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/goldman-ceo-david-solomon-ai-headcount-investment-spending-2025-10">David Solomon</a>, the firm&#39;s CEO, told investors in a shareholder call that mergers were back &mdash; propelling the firm&#39;s advisory revenues 60% higher than the same period one year earlier, to a quarterly total of $1.4 billion.</p><p>&#34;The setup remains constructive,&#34; he said Tuesday, praising a &#34;more supportive regulatory environment&#34; for spurring renewed activity.</p><p>Other firms that reported their numbers this week, from JPMorgan Chase to Bank of America, were also enjoying the dealmaking high, reporting double-digit fee jumps.</p><h2 id="51967bc2-e7ce-43d4-8da9-409e75b9907f" data-toc-id="51967bc2-e7ce-43d4-8da9-409e75b9907f">Putting the cart before the horse?</h2><p>Stocks of large-cap banks were up late Wednesday morning, with Bank of America up by more than 5%, Morgan Stanley rallying by 6%, and JPMorgan gaining 2%.</p><p>To be sure, Wall Street knows how it feels to spot rays of optimism, only to see them eclipsed by clouds of uncertainty that disrupt the levers of corporate transacting.</p><p>&#34;The world is in an uncertain place, and there could be pauses depending on how geopolitics feel, but generally speaking, the investment banking product category over the next couple of years should be up and to the right,&#34; Morgan Stanley&#39;s Pick predicted.</p><p>Jeremy Barnum, JPMorgan&#39;s finance chief, warned in a separate earnings call that Wall Street shouldn&#39;t get too comfortable &mdash;&nbsp;prospects can change on a dime.</p><p>&#34;As you well know,&#34; Barnum said, &#34;that could change overnight.&#34;</p><p>For example, if the <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/government-shutdown-economic-data-earnings-calls-2025-10">government shutdown</a> continues, it could postpone capital markets and public issuance activity, potentially hurting the ECM bankers who take companies public.</p><h2 id="6e6310ae-1700-4463-a24a-3d45b9e3a106" data-toc-id="6e6310ae-1700-4463-a24a-3d45b9e3a106"><strong>Strong quarters at BofA, JPMorgan, Citi</strong></h2><p>The volume of deals worth $5 billion or more surged 64% from last year, reaching 100 so far in 2025, up from 61 by this point in 2024, according to LSEG data from September.</p><p>Over the last few months, banks have advised on the public offerings of <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/klarna-ipo-stock-price-investors-2025-9">Klarna</a>, <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/who-got-rich-on-figma-ipo-2025-7">Figma</a>, and <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/coreweave-ipo-stock-price-crwv-ai-nvidia-tech-stocks-2025-3">Coreweave</a>. There have also been announcements of<strong> </strong>mega-deals like the proposed $50 billion Anglo American and Teck Resources merger and <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/electronic-arts-bankers-goldman-sachs-jpmorgan-mergers-acquistions-hiring-2025-9">Electronic Arts&#39; $55 billion take-private</a>, whose fees are not yet included in the bank&#39;s results.</p><p>At Bank of America, third-quarter investment banking fees reached $2 billion, up 43% compared with last year. More economic certainty around trade, tariffs, and taxes has lifted dealmaking, encouraging clients to make longer-term decisions, chief financial officer Alastair Borthwick said. He said the firm&#39;s dealmaking pipeline was up double digits in the third quarter.</p><p>JPMorgan&#39;s investment banking fees rose 16%. Commercial and investment banking net revenues reached nearly $20 billion for the quarter, with CEO <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/jamie-dimon-warns-of-more-cockroaches-following-auto-crackups-2025-10">Jamie Dimon</a> saying, &#34;ECM and M&amp;A activity picked up against a supportive backdrop.&#34;</p><p>&#34;The quarter showcased the strength of JPMorgan&#39;s diversified business model, with all major segments contributing to growth,&#34; said Kenneth Leon, director of equity research at CFRA Research. &#34;We think this will lead the momentum for the rest of 2025 and into 2026.&#34;</p><p><a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/jpmorgan-investor-day-resist-hiring-headcount-ai-efficiencies-jamie-dimon-2025-5">JPMorgan CFO Barnum</a> told shareholders Tuesday that the rebound in lending is &#34;mirroring the pickup in deal activity across our investment-banking businesses,&#34; highlighting how client borrowing and transaction volumes are moving in tandem again. &#34;We&#39;re starting to see more M&amp;A activity,&#34; he added, citing &#34;the busiest summer we&#39;ve had in a long time.&#34;  </p><p>The bank said trading and client activity were contributing to a better dealmaking landscape, and executives cited higher compensation and &#34;growth in front office employees&#34; &mdash; a reversal from the firm&#39;s position earlier this year, when Barnum said leadership had told managers to &#34;resist hiring&#34; and try to do more with less.</p><p>Citi&#39;s investment bank generated more than $1.1 billion in fees, a 17% increase from the previous year. Corporate lending revenue was up nearly 40% as clients tapped its balance sheet again.</p><p>The investment banking unit has experienced a surge of ambition driven by its new IB chief, <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/citigroup-and-jpmorgan-announce-new-investment-banking-leaders-viswas-raghavan-2024-2">Viswas Raghavan</a>, a former JPMorgan dealmaker who joined Citi last year as executive vice chair and head of banking under CEO Jane Fraser.</p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/dealmaking-rebound-goldman-jpmorgan-citi-exceed-expectations-q3-earnings-stock-2025-10">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  1114.      <author>ralexander@insider.com (Reed Alexander,Alex Nicoll,Alex Morrell)</author>
  1115.      <guid>https://www.businessinsider.com/dealmaking-rebound-goldman-jpmorgan-citi-exceed-expectations-q3-earnings-stock-2025-10</guid>
  1116.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:25:38 +0000</pubDate>
  1117.      <category domain="https://www.businessinsider.com/finance">Finance</category>
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  1119.      <category>wall-street</category>
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  1130.      <title>Elon Musk said he&#39;d donate to a GOP congressman that Trump wants to defeat. It hasn&#39;t happened yet.</title>
  1131.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-donation-thomas-massie-2025-10</link>
  1132.      <description>Elon Musk said he would donate to Rep. Thomas Massie, a GOP congressman Trump wants to defeat. Months later, FEC records show that hasn&#39;t happened.</description>
  1133.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efac585dbc4fd10daae168?format=jpeg" height="960" width="1920" charset="" alt="Thomas Massie and Elon Musk"/><figcaption>Campaign finance filings show that as of September 30, Elon Musk still hasn&#39;t donated directly to Rep. Thomas Massie&#39;s campaign.<p class="copyright">Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call via Getty Images; Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>Trump has been at odds with GOP Rep. Thomas Massie and is hoping to drive him out of office.</li><li>Elon Musk said in July that he planned to donate to Massie &mdash; and Massie thanked him for it.</li><li>But Massie&#39;s campaign has yet to disclose any contribution from Musk.</li></ul><p><a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk">Elon Musk</a> said he was going to donate to Rep. Thomas Massie in July. As of the end of September, it hasn&#39;t happened yet.</p><p>The Kentucky Republican&#39;s campaign filed its latest quarterly report with the Federal Election Commission on Wednesday, and Musk&#39;s name appears nowhere among the various campaign donors listed in the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://docquery.fec.gov/pdf/357/202510159790803357/202510159790803357.pdf">document</a>.</p><p>The report covers all of the Massie campaign&#39;s donations and spending from the beginning of July through the end of September.</p><p>Neither Musk nor Massie&#39;s campaign responded to a request for comment. There&#39;s no indication that Musk no longer personally supports the Kentucky congressman, and it&#39;s still possible that he may support him financially in the future.</p><p>Massie&#39;s reelection in Kentucky has been shaping up as something of a <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/musk-versus-trump-election-kentucky-next-year-2025-7">proxy battle</a> between Musk and President <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>.</p><p>Trump has made clear that he would like to <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-republicans-against-big-beautiful-bill-primary-2025-5">see Massie defeated</a> in a primary next year. His political allies have begun running ads against the Kentucky congressman after he voted against the passage of Trump&#39;s <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-trump-big-beautiful-bill-impacts-wallet-taxes-2025-7">&#34;Big Beautiful Bill,&#34;</a> citing the bill&#39;s impact on the debt.</p><p>Musk <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-trump-big-beautiful-bill-disgusting-abomination-2025-6">opposed the megabill</a> for the same reason, which helped spur his <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-donald-trump-feud-relationship-timeline-2022-7">feud with Trump</a> months ago.</p><p>As the bill made its way toward final passage at the beginning of July, Musk publicly indicated that he would donate to Massie, replying &#34;Me&#34; to a user asking who else would donate to the Kentucky congressman reelection campaign.</p><div id="1760536301998" data-styles="default-width" data-embed-type="twitter" data-script="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" class="" data-type="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qst" dir="ltr">Me <a href="https://t.co/vMahHZ7rGd">https://t.co/vMahHZ7rGd</a></p>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1939920087877919115?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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  1136. </div><p>Massie quickly touted Musk&#39;s support, writing in a <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://x.com/MassieforKY/status/1940013724548431994">post</a> hours later that he was &#34;extremely thankful to have Elon Musk&#39;s financial assistance.&#34;</p><p>Musk said earlier this year that despite spending <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-260-million-spending-trump-republican-party-2024-12">hundreds of millions of dollars</a> to support Trump and other Republicans in the 2024 election, he planned to <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-less-political-spending-trump-2025-5">step back from political giving</a>.</p><p>He also said after the passage of the &#34;Big Beautiful Bill&#34; that he would be launching a third party called the &#34;America Party.&#34; Months later, <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-america-party-status-one-month-later-2025-8">no such party has materialized</a>.</p><p>Musk has occasionally expressed support for some of Trump&#39;s actions since their feud began, and the two were seen chatting at <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/charlie-kirk-memorial-service-photos-2025-9">Charlie Kirk&#39;s memorial service</a> last month.</p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-donation-thomas-massie-2025-10">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  1137.      <author>bmetzger@insider.com (Bryan Metzger)</author>
  1138.      <guid>https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-donation-thomas-massie-2025-10</guid>
  1139.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:20:07 +0000</pubDate>
  1140.      <category domain="https://www.businessinsider.com/politics">Politics</category>
  1141.      <category>thomas-massie</category>
  1142.      <category>donald-trump</category>
  1143.      <category>elon-musk</category>
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  1147.      <title>How metals became one of this year&#39;s hottest trades</title>
  1148.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/gold-price-rally-top-mining-stocks-mp-crml-lac-trump-2025-10</link>
  1149.      <description>Economic and geopolitical tensions have turned precious metals into one of the year&#39;s hottest trades, while focus from Trump has boosted mining stocks.</description>
  1150.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efc78f5dbc4fd10daae508?format=jpeg" height="3413" width="5119" charset="" alt="A refiner stacks gold bullion"/><figcaption>A refiner stacks gold bullion after being removed from casts at the ABC Refinery smelter in Sydney<p class="copyright">DAVID GRAY/AFP via Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>Metals are a hot trade this year.</li><li>Gold has stolen the show, but it&#39;s not just precious metals that have soared.</li><li>A confluence of unique factors has driven gold, silver, and metals and mining stocks to dizzying heights.</li></ul><p>Hot trades like AI steal the show in markets most days, but if you want to see really stunning gains, check out what&#39;s going on in metals this year.</p><p>It&#39;s not just precious metals. Sure, gold has soared all year, and more recently, silver has touched its <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/silver-short-squeeze-gold-trump-china-tariffs-trade-war-2025-10">first record since 1980</a>. But less flashy investments like mining stocks are on a tear.</p><p>A lot of it has to do with economic uncertainty and volatility. For gold, the &#34;debasement trade&#34; has lifted prices as investors fear mounting public debts and a new bout of inflation.</p><p>Public mining companies, meanwhile, have been at the center of a global struggle to secure mission-critical supply chains.</p><p>Here is everything that&#39;s helped make metals one of the top trades of 2025.</p><h2 id="e6e1c9ca-7be8-4d65-8c4e-7c73e9bf1d96" data-toc-id="e6e1c9ca-7be8-4d65-8c4e-7c73e9bf1d96">Precious metals</h2><p id="e6e1c9ca-7be8-4d65-8c4e-7c73e9bf1d96">The combo of economic anxiety and fears about everything from mounting government debt to geopolitics has boosted the price of gold this year.</p><p id="e6e1c9ca-7be8-4d65-8c4e-7c73e9bf1d96"><a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/gold-price-today-best-year-1979-bullion-record-high-2025-9">The metal is up 57%</a> in 2025, blowing past $4,000 an ounce in the last week, and it shows no sign of slowing down. Year-to-date, it&#39;s beating the S&amp;P 500 and bitcoin, its digital rival.</p><div id="1760544853263" data-styles="default-width" data-embed-type="custom" data-script="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/9p6RB/embed.js" class="insider-raw-embed" data-type="embed"><div style="min-height:442px" id="datawrapper-vis-9p6RB"><script type="text/javascript" defer="" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/9p6RB/embed.js" charset="utf-8" data-target="#datawrapper-vis-9p6RB"></script><noscript><img src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/9p6RB/full.png" alt="Line chart" /></noscript></div></div><p id="e6e1c9ca-7be8-4d65-8c4e-7c73e9bf1d96">Gold bulls see the rally lasting through 2026, with some extreme forecasts pegging the price of the precious metal at $10,000 by 2030.</p><p id="e6e1c9ca-7be8-4d65-8c4e-7c73e9bf1d96">&#34;Our bullishness is supported by the &#39;Gold Put,&#39; provided by central banks that are increasing the percentage of their international <a target="_self" rel="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/countries-with-largest-gold-reserves-2013-12"><u>reserves in gold</u></a>,&#34; market veteran Ed Yardeni wrote in September.</p><p id="e6e1c9ca-7be8-4d65-8c4e-7c73e9bf1d96">Others see the rapid accumulation of government debt as the big selling point for gold, as government around the world borrow more and more and inflate the value of their currencies away. Ray Dalio is perhaps the biggest proponent of this part of the debasement trade. The investing legend thinks investors should have <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ray-dalio-gold-bitcoin-allocation-investing-us-debt-crisis-deficit-2025-7">15% of their money in gold</a>.</p><p id="e6e1c9ca-7be8-4d65-8c4e-7c73e9bf1d96">While the dynamics around the latest all-time high in silver prices are a bit different, it&#39;s another argument for investors to be long metals in 2025. On Tuesday, Silver futures reached $53.55 per ounce in London as a short squeeze <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/silver-short-squeeze-gold-trump-china-tariffs-trade-war-2025-10">sent prices soaring</a> to their first record in 45 years.</p><h2 id="3d513db9-2802-4376-ae03-c384b0d000c8" data-toc-id="3d513db9-2802-4376-ae03-c384b0d000c8">Metal and mining stocks</h2><p id="3d513db9-2802-4376-ae03-c384b0d000c8">Meanwhile, the less flashy cousins of gold and silver are having a huge year as well. Here are the notable moves in shares of some metal and mining companies:</p><ul><li><a target="" class="" href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/stocks/mp-stock">MP Materials</a> + 479% YTD</li><li><a target="" class="" href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/stocks/lac-stock">Lithium Americas</a> +222% YTD</li><li><a target="" class="" href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/stocks/crml-stock">Critical Metals</a> +257% YTD</li></ul><p id="3d513db9-2802-4376-ae03-c384b0d000c8">While the Trump Administration made waves with its involvement with Big Tech firms like Nvidia and Intel, it&#39;s interest in US mining companies has been a more under-the-radar story this year.</p><p id="e6e1c9ca-7be8-4d65-8c4e-7c73e9bf1d96">The move up in mining shares is being driven by a surge of interest in rare earth materials from the administration, which has taken equity stakes in several companies already and has been reportedly eyeing others. Australian mining company <a target="" class="" href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/stocks/nvaaf-stock">Nova Minerals</a> has been in focus recently as Trump prepares for an October 20 meeting with the nation&#39;s Prime Minister.</p><p id="e6e1c9ca-7be8-4d65-8c4e-7c73e9bf1d96">The White House has said its goal is to strengthen the US domestic supply chain and diversify away from China. These metals are key components for many industries, including electronics, cars, and AI hardware.</p><p id="e6e1c9ca-7be8-4d65-8c4e-7c73e9bf1d96">This week provided yet another catalyst, however.</p><p id="e6e1c9ca-7be8-4d65-8c4e-7c73e9bf1d96"><a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/jamie-dimon-says-jpmorgan-will-invest-billions-in-four-industries-2025-10">JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon</a> highlighted critical minerals mining and processing as part of the bank&#39;s Security and Resiliency Initiative that will see the bank direct and facilitate $1.5 trillion of investment into industries critical to US security.</p><p id="e6e1c9ca-7be8-4d65-8c4e-7c73e9bf1d96">&#34;It has become painfully clear that the United States has allowed itself to become too reliant on unreliable sources of critical minerals, products, and manufacturing &mdash; all of which are essential for our national security,&#34; Dimon stated.</p><p id="e6e1c9ca-7be8-4d65-8c4e-7c73e9bf1d96">Dimon&#39;s perspective is similar to Trump&#39;s, who has repeatedly stated the US needs to lessen its dependence on imports from China, which accounts for roughly 70% of the country&#39;s rare earth imports.</p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/gold-price-rally-top-mining-stocks-mp-crml-lac-trump-2025-10">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  1151.      <author>sobrient@insider.com (Samuel O&#39;Brient)</author>
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  1165.      <title>Best Vistaprint discount codes in October 2025: Save up to 50% on signs, cards, and more</title>
  1166.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/deals/best-vistaprint-coupons-promo-codes</link>
  1167.      <description>These Vistaprint voucher codes will help you cut your cost in half for new invitations, office supplies, and more.</description>
  1168.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="headline-regular financial-disclaimer">When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/insider-reviews-expertise-in-product-reviews">Learn more</a></p><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/67ed5530b8b41a9673fc6925?format=jpeg" height="960" width="1920" charset="" alt="Composite image of Vistaprint logo and stacks of business cards."/><figcaption>The best Vistaprint promo codes can save you 50% on your order.<p class="copyright">Vistaprint</p></figcaption></figure><p>Custom designs are one of the best ways to make your business, event, or personal project stand out, and Vistaprint makes it easy to create exactly what you need. From business cards and invitations to personalized stickers, labels, and marketing materials, the site offers high-quality, customizable products for every occasion. With the right Vistaprint discount code, you can bring your ideas to life and save money in the process.</p><p>Vistaprint frequently runs <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-74653-20&amp;h=caea03c6617798f5ea0782e48f112e5ac3bbcfc705ffdd91f7ddad5658d23da0&amp;postID=67a656e75794bed7384aa155&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fdeals%2Fbest-vistaprint-coupons-promo-codes&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vistaprint.com%2Foffers" data-autoaffiliated="true">promotions</a> on its most popular items, but stacking those deals with a Vistaprint voucher code can unlock even greater savings. Some codes can take up to 50% off your total order and can even be reused, making them a rare find compared to single-use coupons. To make saving simple, we&#39;ve gathered all the best codes in one place.</p><p>Before you start designing, check out the top Vistaprint promo codes we&#39;ve tested below to get the best deal on everything from branded materials to custom stationery.</p><hr/><h2 id="ac8f9310-5ecb-41a8-8912-2690ab9a4365" data-toc-id="ac8f9310-5ecb-41a8-8912-2690ab9a4365" data-toc-label="Today&#39;s best discount codes">Today&#39;s best Vistaprint discount codes</h2>
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  1170.        <ul><li><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-74653-20&amp;h=b836cc5a5c8a42baa28f9e1db5b5b9720a757b3423ba70a6767bf70889629aaa&amp;postID=67a656e75794bed7384aa155&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fdeals%2Fbest-vistaprint-coupons-promo-codes&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vistaprint.com%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">Save 20% on your first order with promo code:</a> <strong>NEW20</strong></li><li>Save up to 50% on <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-74653-20&amp;h=584f553a8576783695e1b9f78f897eb0e2f41aa55f27f79e1610ddb78be45b96&amp;postID=67a656e75794bed7384aa155&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fdeals%2Fbest-vistaprint-coupons-promo-codes&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vistaprint.com%2Fstationery%2Fcelebration-invitations" data-autoaffiliated="true">invitations and announcements</a> and up to 25% on <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-74653-20&amp;h=425dada8b21c48c9a036e5880797638e69548a073c078c720a253575bd560059&amp;postID=67a656e75794bed7384aa155&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fdeals%2Fbest-vistaprint-coupons-promo-codes&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vistaprint.com%2Fphoto-gifts" data-autoaffiliated="true">celebration day-of products</a> with promo code: <strong>GET50</strong></li><li><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-74653-20&amp;h=b5504b76d2cbcd2924c941fd2aeb0ddffbd9ff33fdd730d36edda01c735a5714&amp;postID=67a656e75794bed7384aa155&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fdeals%2Fbest-vistaprint-coupons-promo-codes&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vistaprint.com%2Fsigns-posters" data-autoaffiliated="true">Save 15% on all signage with promo code:</a> <strong>SIGNS15</strong></li><li><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-74653-20&amp;h=caea03c6617798f5ea0782e48f112e5ac3bbcfc705ffdd91f7ddad5658d23da0&amp;postID=67a656e75794bed7384aa155&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fdeals%2Fbest-vistaprint-coupons-promo-codes&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vistaprint.com%2Foffers" data-autoaffiliated="true">Save $30 on orders of $200 or more with promo code*:</a> <strong>PROMO</strong></li><li><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-74653-20&amp;h=4cf8e18a0a9a0393165a5c1ce1f9543e4cbdcdc4ffd981c5c8e6bab622bd8cc4&amp;postID=67a656e75794bed7384aa155&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fdeals%2Fbest-vistaprint-coupons-promo-codes&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vistaprint.com%2Fc%2F" data-autoaffiliated="true">Back to your cart</a></li></ul><p>*This offer ends on October 19</p>
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  1172.    <h2 id="ff2c3e81-baab-4873-855c-d53f7d516a46" data-toc-id="ff2c3e81-baab-4873-855c-d53f7d516a46" data-toc-label="Previous codes">Previous Vistaprint discount codes</h2>
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  1174.        <p>These codes are for previous Vistaprint promotions that have since expired, but they may be reactivated in the future.</p><ul><li><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-74653-20&amp;h=caea03c6617798f5ea0782e48f112e5ac3bbcfc705ffdd91f7ddad5658d23da0&amp;postID=67a656e75794bed7384aa155&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fdeals%2Fbest-vistaprint-coupons-promo-codes&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vistaprint.com%2Foffers" data-autoaffiliated="true">Save 20% on any $75+ order of Vistaprint Picks products with the promo code:</a> <strong>SALE20</strong></li><li>Save 30% on <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-74653-20&amp;h=5b1dc5b433a29c81b3c63e7797d09bb2b711c1b93cc7302fd8b5ccd1380b4e9a&amp;postID=67a656e75794bed7384aa155&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fdeals%2Fbest-vistaprint-coupons-promo-codes&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vistaprint.com%2Fmarketing-materials%2Fpostcards" data-autoaffiliated="true">postcards</a> and 20% on <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-74653-20&amp;h=dae3edf89e039e579a3e85247131b73b8729b1d777e7a295bc2bb2712828a904&amp;postID=67a656e75794bed7384aa155&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fdeals%2Fbest-vistaprint-coupons-promo-codes&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vistaprint.com%2Fmarketing-materials" data-autoaffiliated="true">marketing materials</a> with promo code: <strong>VPMARKETING</strong></li><li><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=bi-auto-74653-20&amp;h=caea03c6617798f5ea0782e48f112e5ac3bbcfc705ffdd91f7ddad5658d23da0&amp;postID=67a656e75794bed7384aa155&amp;postSlug=guides%2Fdeals%2Fbest-vistaprint-coupons-promo-codes&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vistaprint.com%2Foffers" data-autoaffiliated="true">Save $30 on any $150+ order with promo code:</a> <strong>SALE30</strong></li><li><a target="_blank" class="" 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  1181.      <author>insider@insider.com (Jennifer Gonick)</author>
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  1183.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:44:10 +0000</pubDate>
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  1194.      <title>After visiting 2 of Iceland&#39;s famous lagoons, there&#39;s only one I&#39;d return to on future trips</title>
  1195.      <link>https://www.businessinsider.com/iceland-sky-blue-lagoon-which-to-visit-photos</link>
  1196.      <description>I&#39;ve been to both the Blue Lagoon and the Sky Lagoon in Iceland, but there&#39;s only one I&#39;d go back to again and again.</description>
  1197.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6839b1b96ffb6822ec61c8c1?format=jpeg" height="1847" width="2462" charset="" alt="The back of a woman with her hands in the air in the hot springs at Sky Lagoon."/><figcaption>I visited two lagoons during trips to Iceland.<p class="copyright">Jamie Davis Smith</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>During trips to Iceland, I visited both the Blue Lagoon and the Sky Lagoon.</li><li>The Blue Lagoon was otherworldly, but the <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/most-overrated-us-tourist-attractions-according-to-frequent-traveler-2024-9" data-autoaffiliated="false">popular tourist attraction</a> was very busy.</li><li>The Sky Lagoon is only a 15-minute drive from downtown Reykjavík, but it felt very peaceful.</li></ul><p>In the past year, I&#39;ve <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-way-to-see-iceland-small-luxury-cruise-windstar-2025-3">visited Iceland</a> three times.</p><p>There&#39;s so much I love about the country, but one of the highlights of each of my trips has been soaking in the lagoons that Iceland is known for.</p><p>I&#39;ve been to two different lagoons, but there&#39;s only one I want to visit again and again.</p><div id="slideshow"><div class="slide">The Blue Lagoon is one of Iceland&#39;s most popular destinations.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/67cb284369253ccddf989b6e?format=jpeg" height="4536" width="6048" charset="" alt="A woman posing with an orange drink at the Blue Lagoon in Iceland."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Jamie Davis Smith</p></figcaption></figure><p>During my <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/iceland-travel-mistakes-packing-list-2023-8">first trip to Iceland</a>, I visited the Blue Lagoon, one of the country&#39;s most famous tourist attractions. With its milky-blue waters set in a black lava field, it&#39;s easy to see why it draws so many visitors &mdash; the landscape truly feels otherworldly.</p><p>Plus, it&#39;s close to Iceland&#39;s <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/the-lounge-mco-orlando-airport-review-2024-11">international airport</a>, making it a convenient stop for travelers who need to kill time after landing or before departure.</p><p>The cost of admission varies depending on the time of day and package booked, but it starts at about $124. My ticket came with a silica mud mask that I wore in the water.</p><p>I was also interested in enhancing my experience by visiting the on-site spa, which includes a multistep wellness ritual. But full-day admission starts at more than $1,300 per couple, which was too pricey for my budget.</p></div><div class="slide">The Blue Lagoon is beautiful, but I probably won&#39;t be going back.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/67cb287eb8b41a9673fa0238?format=jpeg" height="2268" width="3024" charset="" alt="A woman in Iceland&#39;s Blue Lagoon taking a selfie with a white silica face mask on her face."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Jamie Davis Smith</p></figcaption></figure><p>Though the lagoon is undeniably pretty, it&#39;s big and often crowded. In fact, I was left with the impression that the <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/blue-lagoon-iceland-review-experience-photos-price-2023-8">Blue Lagoon</a> may be a victim of its own success.</p><p>I still had a nice experience and can see why it&#39;s so popular. But after going to other lagoons and hot springs in Iceland, it isn&#39;t my first choice for a return visit.</p></div><div class="slide">I also visited the Sky Lagoon, which has an upscale feel.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/67cb2a61585f1dff88b1803c?format=jpeg" height="4536" width="6048" charset="" alt="The back of a woman floating in a lagoon, facing a large rock face."/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Jamie Davis Smith</p></figcaption></figure><p>The Sky Lagoon is only a 15-minute drive from downtown <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/solo-trip-iceland-cold-weather-vacation-destination-2025-4">Reykjavík</a>, so it was more convenient to access during my trip.</p><p>Unlike at the Blue Lagoon, I immediately felt a sense of calm when I walked in. It has a serene atmosphere that I thought felt closer to a traditional spa, incorporating elements of Iceland&#39;s unique natural environment throughout.</p><p>Basalt lava rocks and moss-covered hills surround the warm waters, and even the swim-up bar is camouflaged by natural elements.</p><p>This spot has the feel of an infinity pool with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean, and the beautiful, wild Icelandic landscape I flew across an ocean to experience.</p></div><div class="slide">My admission to the Sky Lagoon felt like a great value.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/67cb2a89585f1dff88b18045?format=jpeg" height="4284" width="5712" charset="" alt="jamie davis smith at sky lagoon"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Jamie Davis Smith</p></figcaption></figure><p>I would&#39;ve been happy just sitting back, enjoying the view, and soaking up the peaceful atmosphere at the Sky Lagoon.</p><p>But admission (which starts at about $133) also comes with access to the Skjól ritual, which is a seven-step process that draws on Iceland&#39;s history of wellness practices. It includes a series of alternating hot and cold circuits, including a cool-mist rain shower and a sauna with stunning views.</p><p>I don&#39;t usually enjoy saunas because the heat makes me feel lightheaded, but I pushed my limits and stayed to enjoy the view. I also really enjoyed the salt scrub.</p></div><div class="slide">For me, the Sky Lagoon stands out as my favorite.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/67cb2aca585f1dff88b1805e?format=jpeg" height="2268" width="3024" charset="" alt="jamie in the hot springs at sky lagoon"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Jamie Davis Smith</p></figcaption></figure><p>For me, the one downside to visiting the Sky Lagoon is that children under 12 aren&#39;t allowed in. That means I couldn&#39;t go when I visited Iceland with my children.</p><p>But the nearly adult-only atmosphere is a definite plus for many people and adds to the upscale environment that helps the Sky Lagoon stand out.</p><p>I hope to one day visit some of Iceland&#39;s other lagoons, but for now, the Sky Lagoon is my top pick.</p><p><em>This story was originally published on July 6, 2025, and most recently updated on October 15, 2025.</em></p></div></div><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/iceland-sky-blue-lagoon-which-to-visit-photos">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
  1198.      <author>insider@insider.com (Jamie Davis Smith)</author>
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  1213.      <title>T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach are engaged. Here&#39;s a complete timeline of their relationship and morning show scandal.</title>
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  1216.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efb0becc993f9955d03b96?format=jpeg" height="1291" width="1722" charset="" alt="T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach attend the 2023 KIIS FM iHeartRadio Jingle Ball at The Kia Forum on December 01, 2023 in Inglewood, California."/><figcaption>T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach attend the 2023 KIIS FM iHeartRadio Jingle Ball at The Kia Forum on December 01, 2023 in Inglewood, California.<p class="copyright">Taylor Hill/WireImage/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>Former &#34;GMA3&#34; co-anchors Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes are engaged.</li><li>The two first sparked controversy when they were spotted cuddling while still legally married.</li><li>Nearly three years later, the two are set to walk down the aisle.</li></ul><p>As one of the internet&#39;s favorite sayings goes: Never let your spouse stop you from finding your soulmate.</p><p>&#34;GMA3: What You Need to Know&#34; co-anchors T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach sparked controversy in November 2022 after their <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amy-robach-tj-holmes-good-morning-america-photos-relationship-2022-11">relationship became public</a> when photos of them cuddling were published by The Daily Mail.</p><p>The relationship between the two journalists &mdash; who were legally married to other people at the time &mdash; subsequently made national headlines.&nbsp;</p><p>Holmes married attorney Marilee Fiebig in 2010, the same year Robach married actor Andrew Shue. After the news broke, both Holmes and Robach said they were either separated or in the midst of divorce proceedings when they were photographed together.</p><p>&#34;To be clear, we were outed as being in a relationship, but everyone else thought we were being outed as adulterers &mdash; being outed as cheating on our spouses &mdash; and it wasn&#39;t the case,&#34; Holmes said on a December 2023 episode of their podcast, &#34;<a target="_blank" class="" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amy-t-j/id1719095006">Amy &amp; T.J.</a>&#34;</p><p>In a happy twist, Shue and Fiebig are <em>also </em>in a relationship and have been together since December 2023.</p><p>In October 2025, nearly three years after the first headlines about their relationship, Holmes and Robach announced on their podcast that they had gotten engaged.</p><p>Here&#39;s a timeline of the scandal that rocked &#34;GMA3&#34; and led to both Holmes and Robach exiting the morning show.</p><p><em>Keyaira Boone, Esme Mazzeo, and Libby Torres contributed to a prior version of this article.</em></p><div id="slideshow"><div class="slide">November 30, 2022: The Daily Mail published photos of Robach and Holmes.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6392603f8580f70019f81c63?format=jpeg" height="3005" width="4001" charset="" alt="amy robach, wearing a blach dress with an asymmetric, ruffled hem, and t.j. holmes, wearing a black suit and black tie, standing together in front of a navy background with the Disney logo"/><figcaption>Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes at the 2022 ABC Disney Upfront in May 2022 in New York City.<p class="copyright">Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><p><mark data-color="unset" style="background-color: unset; color: inherit;">Robach and Holmes began cohosting</mark> &#34;GMA3: What You Need to Know&#34; in 2020, although they had worked together at ABC since Holmes&#39; hiring in 2014.</p><p>In November 2022, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11478421/GMA-hosts-Amy-Robach-T-J-Holmes-seen-looking-cozy-NYC-secret-romance-revealed.html">The Daily Mail</a> posted images of them together in a series of intimate situations, including having drinks in a New York bar and traveling to a cottage in the Shawangunk Mountains of upstate New York. The two were pictured laughing together, holding hands, and casually touching one another.</p><p>Shortly after, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://ew.com/tv/gma-hosts-amy-robach-tj-holmes-deactivate-social-media-accounts-romance-rumors/">Entertainment Weekly</a> reported that Holmes shuttered his Twitter and Instagram accounts, and Robach deactivated her Instagram profile.</p></div><div class="slide">December 2022: Shue deleted pictures of Robach on his&nbsp;Instagram profile.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/639260fc8580f70019f81c78?format=jpeg" height="1777" width="2369" charset="" alt="Amy Robach"/><figcaption>Amy Robach and Andrew Shue attended The Breast Cancer Research Foundation in New York City in 2015.<p class="copyright">Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic</p></figcaption></figure><p>Shue&#39;s account was wiped of pictures of his wife the day after The Daily Mail published their photos of Robach and Holmes, <a target="_blank" rel=" nofollow" href="https://www.eonline.com/news/1356596/andrew-shue-removes-photos-of-wife-amy-robach-from-his-instagram-amid-t-j-holmes-rumors">E! News</a> reported.</p></div><div class="slide">December 2022: An interview with Robach and Reese Witherspoon from earlier in the year resurfaced, hinting at similarities between &#34;GMA3&#34; and &#34;The Morning Show.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/63925efb8580f70019f81bef?format=jpeg" height="2250" width="3000" charset="" alt="Reese Witherspoon and Amy Robach in 2015."/><figcaption>Reese Witherspoon and Amy Robach also spoke on-camera in 2015.<p class="copyright">Lou Rocco/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><p>An <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amy-robach-reese-witherspoon-the-morning-show-plotlines-tj-holmes-2022-12">October 2022 interview</a> between Robach and Witherspoon resurfaced on Twitter, reminding viewers that the host had once possibly hinted at drama occurring behind-the-scenes of &#34;GMA3.&#34;</p><p>Witherspoon, who was promoting her Apple TV+ drama &#34;The Morning Show,&#34; asked Robach and her co-hosts whether the fictional workplace drama &#34;hit home a little bit.&#34;</p><p>&#34;We can give you a few more plot lines,&#34; Robach replied, as her colleagues laughed. Witherspoon jumped on the opportunity to take the show&#39;s stories to the next level.&nbsp;</p><p>&#34;Email me,&#34; she told Robach.</p></div><div class="slide">December 2022: &#34;GMA3&#34; staffers said Robach and Holmes did not start dating until they were separated from their spouses.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/639261d8d089dd0019bbce5f?format=jpeg" height="4128" width="5503" charset="" alt="NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06: Amy Robach and TJ Holmes run during the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon on November 06, 2022 in New York City."/><figcaption>Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes ran the New York Marathon together this year.<p class="copyright">Bryan Bedder/New York Road Runners via Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" href="https://people.com/tv/amy-robach-tj-holmes-were-dating-in-the-open-after-separating-from-spouses-august-source/">People</a> reported that Holmes and Robach were both effectively single when they began dating, citing sources.&nbsp;</p><p>&#34;This was two consenting adults who were each separated. They both broke up with their spouses in August within weeks of each other,&#34; a source said.</p><p>&#34;The relationship didn&#39;t start until after that,&#34; they added.</p><p>Meanwhile, the two anchors continued filming. On December 2, they even joked about what &#34;a great week&#34; they were having in a sarcastic tone, according to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://pagesix.com/2022/12/02/amy-robach-t-j-holmes-joke-about-great-week-amid-alleged-affair/">Page Six</a>.</p></div><div class="slide">December 5, 2022: Robach and Holmes were pulled off the air.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/639264488580f70019f81d07?format=jpeg" height="2050" width="2733" charset="" alt="Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes are pulled off the air."/><figcaption>Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes host the show in and out of the studio.<p class="copyright">Lou Rocco/ABC via Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><p>Robach and Holmes were placed on hiatus from &#34;GMA3&#34; amid the scandal. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/05/business/media/abc-news-holmes-robach.html#:~:text=Kim%20Godwin%2C%20the%20president%20of,who%20listened%20to%20her%20remarks.">The New York Times</a> reported ABC News&#39; then-president, Kim Godwin, called the news frenzy surrounding their relationship an &#34;internal and external distraction&#34; on a morning editorial call.</p><p>It came <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://pagesix.com/2022/12/05/t-j-holmes-allegedly-cheated-with-other-abc-staffers/">amid claims</a> from staffers that Holmes had engaged in relationships with other colleagues at ABC during his time there, while married. He has not publicly commented on the accusations.</p></div><div class="slide">December 28, 2022: Holmes filed for divorce.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/63adb454a51b3d00185b25c7?format=jpeg" height="1503" width="2000" charset="" alt="ournalist TJ Holmes (r) and wife Marilee Fiebig-Holmes attend the 2013 Black Girls Rock! Shot Caller Dinner at B &amp; Co on October 25, 2013 in New York City"/><figcaption>Holmes has begun the process of ending his marriage to Fiebig.<p class="copyright">Johnny Nunez/WireImage</p></figcaption></figure><p>Holmes filed for divorce from Fiebig in New York. They were married for nearly 13 years and share one daughter, Sabine.</p><p>On the same day the news broke, Holmes and Robach were <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tmz.com/2022/12/30/gma3-amy-robach-tj-holmes-miami-making-out/?adid=social-fb">photographed</a> making out in Miami.</p></div><div class="slide">January 2023: Holmes&#39; estranged wife, Marilee Fiebig, spoke out via her divorce lawyer for the first time since the scandal broke.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/63b599351c748000180673f0?format=jpeg" height="1584" width="2112" charset="" alt="Marilee Fiebig and TJ Homes"/><figcaption>Marilee Fiebig issued a statement through her attorney in January.<p class="copyright">Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><p>&#34;Marilee&#39;s sole focus has remained on the overall best interest of her 9-year-old daughter,&#34; Stephanie Lehman, Fiebig&#39;s lawyer, told The Daily Mail.</p><p>She confirmed that the divorce between Fiebig and Holmes was progressing. &#34;To that end, T.J.&#39;s lawyer and I have been working together to move their divorce forward privately, expeditiously, and as amicably as possible,&#34; Lehman continued.</p><p>Lehman&nbsp;criticized Holmes&#39; public actions.</p><p>&#34;Notwithstanding, we continue to be disappointed by T.J.&#39;s lack of discretion, respect, and sensitivity toward Marilee and the party&#39;s daughter,&#34; she added.</p><p>The divorce was ultimately settled in October 2023, People reported.</p></div><div class="slide">January 27, 2023: Holmes and Robach exited &#34;GMA3&#34; permanently.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/63d7de624589790018e5b3ee?format=jpeg" height="1826" width="2429" charset="" alt="TJ Holmes and Amy Robach running in New York City in 2021."/><figcaption>TJ Holmes and Amy Robach running in New York City in 2021.<p class="copyright">MediaPunch/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images</p></figcaption></figure><p>In late January 2023, TMZ was the first to report that the co-anchors were preparing to exit &#34;GMA3&#34; officially.</p><p>The same day as the reports, Holmes&#39; and Robach&#39;s exits were confirmed. In a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amy-robach-tj-holmes-officially-leave-abc-report-2023-1">statement given to Business Insider</a>, ABC said that Holmes and Robach were officially leaving the network.</p><p>&#34;After several productive conversations with Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes, about different options, we all agreed it&#39;s best for everyone that they move on from ABC News,&#34; a spokesperson for the network said. &#34;We recognize their talent and commitment over the years and are thankful for their contributions.&#34;</p></div><div class="slide">December 1, 2023: Robach and Holmes made their red-carpet debut as a couple.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6570cdd27a3c8094d5da57ef?format=jpeg" height="1444" width="1925" charset="" alt="TJ Holmes and Amy Robach at Jingle Ball 2023"/><figcaption><p class="copyright">Monica Schipper/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><p>The two attended KIIS FM&#39;s iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2023 together. They showed plenty of PDA in their first public appearance as a couple.</p></div><div class="slide">December 5, 2023: Robach and Holmes released the first episode of their podcast, a year to the day after their relationship was publicly revealed.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/657092d00ec98e92f74c953f?format=jpeg" height="1620" width="2160" charset="" alt="T.J. Holmes, in a blue suit, smiles while standing next to fellow &#34;GMA&#34; host Amy Robach, in a yellow blazer and skirt, on stage."/><figcaption>T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach in 2022.<p class="copyright">Noam Galai/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><p>During the <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amy-robach-tj-holmes-relationship-cheating-spouses-2023-12">first episode of &#34;Amy &amp; T.J.,&#34;</a> the former anchors emphasized that they were both separated from their respective partners when their relationship began.</p><p>&#34;To be clear, we were outed as being in a relationship,&#34; Holmes said on the podcast. &#34;But everyone else thought we were being outed as adulterers, being outed as cheating on our spouses, and it wasn&#39;t the case.&#34;</p><p>Robach, for her part, said her close friends knew she was in the middle of divorcing Shue when the photos of her and Holmes leaked in November 2023.</p><p>&#34;I took my ring off early August. It was very clear to anyone who knew me that I was in the middle of a divorce,&#34; she said.</p><p>Holmes also acknowledged that the couple probably could have gone about things differently.</p><p>&#34;We shouldn&#39;t have allowed &mdash; and I could say that in hindsight &mdash; for folks to find out about our relationship before they found out about our divorces,&#34; he said.&nbsp;</p><p>But Robach said they were trying to protect their families from potential backlash.</p><p>&#34;We thought we were protecting our children and our families, and we thought we had time,&#34; she said. &#34;And we thought we had a right to privacy. And maybe that was foolish and silly.&#34;</p></div><div class="slide">December 5, 2023: The same day the podcast launched, reports surfaced that Robach&#39;s and Holmes&#39; exes were dating each other.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efb7711c1f80efbec5a041?format=jpeg" height="2878" width="3837" charset="" alt="Marilee Fiebig and Andrew Shue started dating after their exes got together."/><figcaption>Marilee Fiebig and Andrew Shue pictured in 2024.<p class="copyright">Cindy Ord/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><p>Page Six first broke the news that Robach&#39;s ex, Andrew Shue, and Holmes&#39; ex, Marilee Fiebig, had been dating for around six months.</p><p>People reported that they &#34;bonded over their shared experience of splitting from their partners,&#34; citing a source.</p></div><div class="slide">March 14, 2024: Holmes and Robach ran the New York City Half Marathon together.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efad21cc993f9955d03b06?format=jpeg" height="926" width="1234" charset="" alt="Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes participate in the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon on March 17, 2024 in New York City. The course starts in Brooklyn and ends in Central Park in Manhattan."/><figcaption>Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes participate in the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon on March 17, 2024 in New York City. The course starts in Brooklyn and ends in Central Park in Manhattan.<p class="copyright">Roy Rochlin/New York Road Runners/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><p>As running has been part of their relationship for years, the two continued their tradition of running together by participating in the NYC Half Marathon in March 2024.</p><p>Robach called the day &#34;13.1 miles of pure joy&#34; on <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4obpg4v2nT/">Instagram</a>.</p></div><div class="slide">September 30, 2024: Holmes and Robach announced they had moved in together.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efaf09cc993f9955d03b3c?format=jpeg" height="1516" width="2021" charset="" alt="T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach attend iHeartRadio z100&#39;s Jingle Ball 2023 Presented By Capital One at Madison Square Garden on December 08, 2023"/><figcaption>T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach attend iHeartRadio z100&#39;s Jingle Ball 2023 Presented By Capital One at Madison Square Garden on December 08, 2023<p class="copyright">Astrida Valigorsky/WireImage/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><p>The decision to move in together was spurred by Robach&#39;s 21-year-old daughter, Ava, who asked to temporarily move into her mom&#39;s apartment due to a roach infestation.</p><p>&#34;I&#39;ve just said, &#39;Hey y&#39;all, knock yourselves out. I&#39;ll be at T.J.&#39;s,&#39; &#34; Robach said on their podcast.</p><p>This led to the two officially cohabitating.</p><p>&#34;I&#39;ve enjoyed the time that we&#39;ve had together. It&#39;s been a little different, but I&#39;ve liked it,&#34; Holmes said.</p><p>In February 2025, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/andrew-shue-marilee-fiebig-are-living-together-after-amy-t-j-scandal/">Us Weekly</a> reported that their exes, Shue and Fiebig, had moved in together as well.</p></div><div class="slide">October 14, 2025: They announced they are engaged.<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/68efae1a1c1f80efbec59ede?format=jpeg" height="2585" width="3447" charset="" alt="TJ Holmes and Amy Robach attend the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre on April 01, 2024"/><figcaption>TJ Holmes and Amy Robach attend the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre on April 01, 2024<p class="copyright">Frazer Harrison/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><p>In a four-minute minisode of their podcast, Robach and Holmes shared the news that they are officially engaged &mdash; and had been for around a month.</p><p>&#34;I was in three massive football stadiums three weekends in a row, wearing my engagement ring very proudly, very excitedly, and kept waiting for somebody to point it out or ask me, &#39;Hey, what&#39;s that?&#39; And it never happened,&#34; Robach said.</p><p>Holmes added that if any news about the proposal came out from anyone besides them or &#34;the 10 people&#34; they told, it was nonsense.</p></div></div><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/gma3-anchors-amy-robach-tj-holmes-scandal-timeline-2022-12">Business Insider</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
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