Monthly Archives: August 2022

Mexico is facing an avocado shortage due to war, the pandemic, inflation, and the climate crisis

Lazaro González, chef and owner of Puro Gusto in Toluca, charges extra for slices of avocado added on to his dishes. Andrew Reiner for Insider Avocados are a $3 billion industry in Mexico, the top avocado producer in the world. This year, several challenges have led to high inflation and rising avocado prices. Insider spoke…

The life and career of Bernard Arnault, the luxury-goods mogul who owns brands like Louis Vuitton — and whose wealth is surpassed only by Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk

Bernard Arnault, CEO of luxury-goods conglomerate LVMH. Nicholas Kamm/Getty Images Bernard Arnault is the world’s third-richest person, with a net worth of $137 billion. Arnault controls the massive luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton. All of Arnault’s children work at LVMH brands, including Louis Vuitton, Berluti, and TAG Heuer.  When it comes to…

The biggest movie in the world right now isn’t from Marvel or DC. It’s a Chinese sci-fi movie.

“Moon Man.” Alibaba Pictures The Chinese movie “Moon Man” was the biggest movie in the world over the weekend. It’s a bright spot for the Chinese box office, which has been hindered by lockdowns this year. The North American box office is on pace to retake its crown from China this year. DC’s “League of…

Arkansas GOP Gov. Asa Hutchinson says Trump was ‘derelict in his duties’ on January 6 and says he’s ‘thinking about’ running for president in 2024

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson at a hearing on Capitol Hill on June 22, 2021. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call via Getty Images In an interview with The Washington Post, outgoing Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson ripped into Trump. Jan. 6 committee hearings have made the case that Trump was “derelict in his duties” as president, he said. Hutchinson…

Opposition and setbacks are hamstringing a progressive group trying to overturn Citizens United with a constitutional convention

Move to Amend rallies at the Supreme Court on January 20. 2012, to “Occupy the Courts” and mark the second anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call Some progressives are pushing for an unprecedented re-write of the Constitution.  They want to trigger a constitutional convention…

Singapore is the street-food capital of the world, drawing tourists and locals alike. A war and the pandemic are putting it at risk.

Lie Kam Fatt in his traditional dessert stall in Chinatown. Marielle Descalsota / Insider Singapore’s hawkers are known for selling cheap, delicious meals. In the past year, the prices of ingredients have jumped due to COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine To keep up, many hawkers say they’ve had to hike prices for the first…

Travel chaos, flight fees, and labor shortages could get even worse in October when airlines can start buying their own stocks again, according to the president of the flight attendants’ union

Flight delays and cancellations will likely continue throughout the summer, analysts told Insider. James D. Morgan/Getty Images Travel chaos has abounded this summer, as passengers deal with delays, cancellations, and lost luggage. Sara Nelson, international president of the Association of Flight Attendants, warns that could get even worse. In the fall, airlines can start buying…

How 3 agencies use automation to improve client outcomes and empower talent

Getty Images By Dave Tan, May 2022  Building connections with today’s consumers is neither straightforward nor easily repeated. As people toggle among channels and devices on their path to a given purchase, businesses wishing to break through the noise need to engage them within the context of their unique journeys.  To accomplish this, advertisers and…