Big Tech workers once thought their résumés were bulletproof. Not in this job market.
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'Unsubscribe' and 'opt out': A new Big Tech boycott to protest ICE starts February 1
Small businesses struggled to observe the national shutdown to protest ICE. Here's why a boycott of companies like OpenAI and Amazon could be easier and more effective.
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Why Mining In Greenland Is So Hard
Greenland holds vast deposits of raw critical materials, but mining them is extremely difficult, and there is only one fully operational mine today.
Utilities want $31 billion more from customers, and your electric bill is about to feel it
Electric and gas providers more than doubled rate increase requests to state regulators last year, often citing soaring demand from AI data centers.
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Inside Business
Employees say Target is MIA in Minneapolis: 'This is not the company I signed up for'
Across Minneapolis, Target employees are marching and volunteering amid the immigration crackdown, while pressing company leadership to do more
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What we know about Trump's pick to head the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Brett Matsumoto, who has been with the BLS for over 10 years, may end the monthslong search for a new commissioner after Trump fired the last one.
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Protests against ICE take place across the US for 'National Shutdown'
Protesters across the nation participated in a general strike on Friday, demonstrating against ICE presence in some cities.
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The Senate just voted to fund the government — but it'll still partially shut down for a few days anyway
While the Senate advanced a package of spending bills, the House won't be back in town to vote until late Monday.
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The Jerome Powell-sized problem standing in the way of Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation
A key GOP senator is vowing to oppose Warsh's nomination until the DOJ probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell is resolved. Here's why that's a big deal.
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Why Nobel economist Paul Krugman thinks Trump's trade war will make Americans 'measurably poorer'
Economist Paul Krugman criticized Trump's trade tactics, highlighting risks of economic isolation as trade partners gravitate more toward the EU.
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Trump nominates Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair
Bush economic advisor Kevin Warsh is set to succeed Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve, President Trump announced Friday.
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What smart people in economics and business are saying about Kevin Warsh's nomination as Fed chair
Reactions are already pouring in from prominent economists and business leaders about President Donald Trump nominating Kevin Warsh.
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Major private student-loan companies are 'excited' about Trump's repayment overhaul
Leaders at Navient and Sallie Mae said that Trump's sweeping student-loan repayment changes will be a boon to their private lending business.
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I'm still working at 80 to help my family with medical bills. Caregiving has brought me closer to my grandkids, but I don't think I'll retire.
"I live frugally and try to make sure that my investments and savings are there for any emergency or special occasion," said Noe Parenteau, 80.
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I'm a business owner in Minneapolis working 16-hour shifts so my staff can stay home to avoid ICE
Michael Knox runs a restaurant near Minneapolis. He said employees are afraid to come in, and even his regular customers have been absent.
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Medium says employees can join Friday's strike against ICE: 'Our business thrives when the country thrives'
The company's CEO wrote to employees that "sometimes it feels awkward to navigate being both on-mission and on-money."
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Trump takes another key step toward rolling out his major student-loan repayment changes this summer
Trump's admin posted its proposed rule to overhaul student-loan repayment, including new caps on borrowing. The public will have 30 days to comment.
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Odds of a government shutdown slip on Polymarket and Kalshi
Multiple outlets reported that the White House is working with Senate Democrats to avoid a prolonged shutdown.
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No work, no school, no shopping: A general strike to protest ICE is attempting to go national
Across Minneapolis, Target employees are marching and volunteering amid the immigration crackdown, while pressing company leadership to do more
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I own a Minneapolis bike shop that shut down for the strike. Closing was a big ask for a small business, but worth it to help my community.
ICE activity and tariffs are making for an especially tough month for Perennial Cycle in Minneapolis. The owner is focusing on the community.
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Sergey Brin and the who's who of the tech scene just spent millions in donations ahead of California's wealth tax vote
Sergey Brin, Max Levchin, Eric Schmidt, and others donated $35 million to ballot measure committees in January.
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Fed meeting recap: Interest rates hold steady, Jerome Powell stays silent on major controversies
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady in January. Fed Chair Jerome Powell has faced pressure from Trump to cut rates, and from a DOJ probe.
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3 key takeaways from Powell at January's Fed meeting
Amid political pressures, Jerome Powell announced the Fed will hold rates steady.
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Visa is planning to allow cardholders to spend rewards on Trump accounts
Visa CEO Ryan McInerney said that the company wants to "help families save for their children's future through everyday spending."
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I raised my grandchildren after my daughter and son-in-law died. Now 87, it wasn't how I expected retirement to be.
Rebecca Reed, an 87-year-old church secretary in New Orleans, reflects on raising her grandchildren after her daughter's death and the impact it had.
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Starbucks CEO says the 'Back to Starbucks' turnaround is starting to click — but one key metric still needs work
Starbucks reported global same-store sales growth of 4% in Q1, as its turnaround effort gains momentum.
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It should (finally) be easier to buy a home this year
Housing forecasters are expecting more buyers and sellers to make moves in 2026 after last year's false start. Here's why sales should soon pick up.
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This one activity remained the largest driver of GDP growth in 2025 — not AI, according to a new report
A new report shows that despite popular belief that an AI crash will tank the economy, regular consumers are much more crucial for GDP growth.
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How a $3.60 crying horse plushie became a symbol for Chinese corporate agony
The horse toy with an upside-down snout has resonated with tired corporates across the country.
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Inside the fortune cookie factory supplying thousands of American Chinese restaurants
Here's how America ended up with more Chinese restaurants than it has locations of nearly any fast-food chain.
Future of Capitalism
8 Americans explain how capitalism has shaped — and failed — their lives
Business Insider spoke to readers in their 20s to 80s about what capitalism means to them and why some of them are rethinking the system.
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Gold tops $5,000 in a warning for government bonds
Government bond markets in high-debt countries are under pressure as investors fear heavy borrowing will erode the value of money.
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America's largest labor movement calls for ICE to leave Minnesota before 'anyone else is hurt or killed'
A federal immigration agent shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti, a US citizen, in Minneapolis on Saturday. He was an ICU nurse at a VA hospital.
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The CEOs of Minnesota's largest companies call for 'de-escalation' of tensions after the second fatal shooting by federal immigration agents
Minnesota-based CEOs, including leaders from Target, 3M and Cargill, urge peace after fatal shootings by federal agents in Minneapolis.
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A look back at 19 of the biggest winter storms to hit the US in the last century
Historic blizzards have caused fatalities, major damage, and lasting infrastructure changes.
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Why your tax refund could be much bigger this year than you expected
President Donald Trump's tax bill may lead to larger refunds for many Americans in 2026, thanks to the IRS opting not to change withholding this year.
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Trump's surprising new source for 'affordability' ideas
Trump is rolling out a slew of new ideas focused on "affordability." A lot of them sound like proposals from Zohran Mamdani or Bernie Sanders.
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ICE chaos is pushing Minnesota retailers to abandon business as usual: 'We've got to do what we can do right now'
"Retail feels totally different right now," one business owner said. "We've got to do what we can," said another.
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Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over Beijing trade deal: 'China will eat Canada alive'
The warning comes days after Mark Carney delivered a speech in Davos, where he opined on the changing face of global politics since Trump's election.
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Young TikTokers are reframing bankruptcy as a financial hack. Experts say it's far more complicated.
Some young people on TikTok are framing bankruptcy as a life-changing win. Financial experts say the process should be treated as a last resort.
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Here's all the free money Trump's talked about giving Americans during his second term — and where it all stands
From tariff rebate checks, to bonuses, to Trump accounts, to DOGE dividends, here's all the free money Trump has floated giving to Americans.
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We are centimillionaires. Here are the biggest money mistakes we made with our kids — and how we fixed them.
Bobby and Sofia Castro built a nine-figure fortune. Here's the plan they wrote for their family and their wealth.
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Delivery worker pay is in the spotlight with a new NYC tipping rule
New York City's new law requiring Uber Eats and other food delivery apps to prompt customers for a tip takes effect Monday.
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Student-loan borrowers are facing debt-relief whiplash under Trump
Trump gave defaulted student-loan borrowers a major break on wage garnishment and tax refund seizure. Still, thousands are waiting for debt relief.
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Americans strip store shelves bare as millions brace for a potentially historic snowstorm
Ice, snow, and dangerous wind chills could affect millions of people across 35 states this weekend. Photos show how Americans are preparing for the storm.
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No work, no school, no shopping: Minnesotans prepare to shut it down to protest ICE
A local news site compiled a list of over 200 businesses that have said they'll join an economic blackout day to protest ICE presence in Minnesota.
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3 reasons the US is closer to a recession than GDP suggests, according to a top economist
Moodys' chief economist Mark Zandi is worried that strong headline data is masking underlying weakness, while the wealth effect in markets could wane.
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Vintage photos show American life under Trump's tariff hero, William McKinley
See how William McKinley's tariff policies that have inspired President Trump's affected everyday Americans in the 1890s.
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Football is the biggest thing in America. Chuck Klosterman says that's going to change.
Writer Chuck Klosterman loves football — like most of America. But he thinks the sport's sheer size will ultimately be its demise.
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