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People ask if I'm sad my son started kindergarten. After $87,000 in day care bills, I'm celebrating.

Mesha Griffith is excited for her son to start kindergarten so she won't have to pay astronomical prices for pre-K. Courtesy of Mesha Griffith Mesha Griffith is a children's book author and full-time working mom of one son in Columbus, Ohio. She spent over $87,000 on childcare costs over five years. Not needing to pay $1,500 each month, she and her husband plan to "bump up" their savings. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mesha Griffith. It has been edited for length and c

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Inside Turkey's $2 billion marble and stone industry

Most of the world's marble and travertine comes from Turkey, the world's top exporter of natural stone. But even though the country has been mining for thousands of years, waste heaps are still piling up, and mining companies are struggling to handle all of the excess stone. We went to Turkey to see how the country's natural stone industry became a $2 billion business and what the costs to the environment really are. Read the original article on Business Insider

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Iranian strikes damaged or destroyed hundreds of buildings at US bases across 8 countries, Pentagon watchdog says

US forces conducted extensive air defense operations in the Middle East during Operation Epic Fury, but some enemy munitions still reached their targets. US Army photo Iranian strikes damaged and destroyed hundreds of facilities at US bases in the Middle East. A new Pentagon watchdog report reveals the scope of damage caused by Iran's strikes against the US. Attacks on a key US naval base caused logistical challenges for American warships in the region. Iranian strikes damaged and destroyed hu

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The 21 actors with the most Emmy wins of all time

Jean Smart won five Emmys for "Hacks," including one this year. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images The Emmys are pretty much the Oscars for television. Apple TV's "Widow's Bay" won big at the 2026 Emmys, which were held Monday. We compiled a list of actors with the most Emmys, from Mary Tyler Moore to Bryan Cranston. An Emmy is the biggest award an actor can win for their work on the small screen — and when there's a show or a performance Emmy voters love, it often gets multiple nominations and wins

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Agility's new humanoid is supposed to stop before it gets too close to humans

Agility Robotics' Digit 5 humanoid Agility Robotics Business Insider got a first look at renderings of Digit 5, Agility Robotics' new humanoid robot. Digit 5 is designed to work near people, stopping and powering down if someone gets too close. Agility seeks a $2.5 billion public debut as it tries to prove humanoids can scale. Until now, Agility Robotics' humanoid robots have largely worked behind safety barriers in warehouses and factories, an awkward limitation for machines designed to work

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Mark Cuban says he's way more worried about AI backlash than an AI apocalypse

Mark Cuban says public fears about AI could be problematic. Bloomberg/Getty Images Mark Cuban says he's far more worried about people's reactions to AI warnings than AI itself. The tech billionaire said social media is likely to amplify anti-AI sentiment. AI leaders have said they're willing to slow down development to keep risks in check. Mark Cuban says the greater threat to humanity isn't an AI apocalypse, but how people might react to doomsday warnings. The tech billionaire wrote late Mond

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Your parents will want to know about these new Uber options for seniors

Uber's latest features aim to make it easier for seniors to get a ride. Sebastian Gollnow/picture alliance via Getty Images Senior riders can set up their own Uber accounts instead of relying on you or another family member. Uber also unveiled a new "simple mode" and is testing an easy-entry vehicle option on its app. The new options are part of the company's efforts to expand its reach with specific groups. The seniors in your family don't have to ask for help getting a ride on Uber anymore.

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I tried 8 new items at The Cheesecake Factory. Here's how they ranked, from worst to best.

I tried all the new fall menu items at The Cheesecake Factory. The mini slider burgers and a spin on chicken-and-waffles impressed me the most. Erin McDowell/Business Insider The Cheesecake Factory is known for its massive menu and even bigger portion sizes. I tried the chain's newest items and was surprised by my favorites. The chicken and waffles were addictive, and the new sliders might be the best burger on the menu. The Cheesecake Factory recently added nine new items to its book-sized me

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I’m a chief people officer, and here are my tips on how to ask about a company's AI policies in a job interview

Meredith Hawkins, the CPO of GoTo, has tips on ways job seekers can ask about how the company uses AI. Courtesy of Go To Meredith Hawkins provides tips on ways job seekers can ask about how the company uses AI. Hawkins said asking good questions about AI can make you seem prepared, curious, and strategic. A GoTo survey found 83% of workers fear being blamed for AI mistakes. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Meredith Hawkins, the chief people officer at GoTo, a technology co

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I purchased Amtrak's USA Rail Pass to travel the country in 30 days. Here's what 170 hours in coach looked like.

Taking Amtrak trains across the United States was an incredible experience. Frank Hoffmann I recently moved to the US, and spent 30 days on Amtrak trains in coach to get to know the country. The USA Rail Pass cost about $500, but allowed me to stop in so many cities across the nation. I traveled with just a backpack and a folding bike, which wasn't easy, but kept me hands-free. After recently moving to the United States from India, I wondered how best to familiarize myself with the country. As

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Photos show every public appearance Melania Trump has made during Donald Trump's second White House term

First lady Melania Trump has promoted her Fostering the Future initiative at White House events. Finn Gomez/Getty Images Melania Trump is an enigmatic first lady who has, at times, been an infrequent White House presence. There was a 32-day stretch this summer where she did not make any public appearances. Recently, she spoke at an event at the Rose Garden and joined the president at the Pentagon on 9/11. Melania Trump has been known as an enigmatic first lady since President Donald Trump's fi

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Welcome to the era of stability stacking

More than three-quarters of millennial workers said they're questioning their career paths. Creative Credit/Getty Images Recession and layoff-battered millennials don't feel very stable in their careers. In response, they're "stability stacking," according to a new Glassdoor report. That means everything from taking on multiple jobs to developing new skills. Millennials are feeling insecure about their jobs, and they're piling on alternatives to traditional careers to build their own safety ne

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The world's richest man says he's living in a trailer

Elon Musk told the All-In Summit that he is currently living in a trailer in Memphis. Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP via Getty Images Elon Musk says he's living in an Airstream trailer while overseeing a data center build in Tennessee. Musk is personally involved in SpaceX's GPU capacity expansion in Memphis and is staying nearby. The billionaire famously slept on a couch at Twitter's headquarters after buying it in 2022. When your net worth is almost $1 trillion, you can choose to live wherever you

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I homeschooled my son and worked from home for 2 years. I loved the lifestyle but it still led to burnout.

The author homeschooled her son for two years. Though he went back to in-person school, she doesn't regret that period. Courtesy of Ashley Archambault I homeschooled my son for two years, and we loved the freedom it offered us. We did a four-day school week and during that time, I worked from home. Eventually, he wanted to be around his peers, and went back to in-person school. When I decided to homeschool my son, I had already been teaching junior high for a couple of years. My son was in ki

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Consulting's Trump-era DEI bill hits $63 million as Accenture joins Deloitte and IBM in settling discrimination claims

Accenture is the latest consulting firm to settle with the Department of Justice over DEI discrimination claims. Matthias Balk/picture alliance via Getty Images Accenture agreed to pay $25 million to settle allegations related to Trump's DEI policies. The DOJ said Accenture discriminated on the basis of race and sex in hiring and promotion practices. IBM and Deloitte paid similar settlement fees in 2026, bringing the three firms' bill to $63.5 million. Accenture is the latest company to pay up