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Monthly Archives: August 2022
Local vegetable vendors sell lemons outside of the Ambernath railway station in Mumbai. Abhishek Anupam for Insider The price of lemons spiked across India this summer after one of the hottest seasons in decades. That led to lemon robberies and lemons being given as wedding gifts. Prices are easing now, but the hike has changed…
China’s President Xi Jinping (L) and Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz (R) attend the “Road to the Arab Republic” – the closing ceremony for artifacts unearthed in Saudi Arabia, at China National Museum in Beijing on March 16, 2017. LINTAO ZHANG/AFP via Getty Images Saudi Arabia hit a two-year high for oil exports last month…
Tyra Reeder Tyra Reeder, 21, works in Maryland at the first unionized Apple store. She’s currently in the process of transitioning to a full-time position and has been a vocal participant in the store’s move to unionize. This is Reeder’s story, as told to writer Jenny Powers. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with…
Adeniyi Shoremi at Mile 12 International Market, one of the largest markets in Lagos, Nigeria. Fati Abubakar for Insider The war in Ukraine, inflation, and supply-chain issues are making food prices surge in Nigeria. Rising costs mean some households are skipping meals or cutting back on favorites like jollof rice. The Jollof Index tracks the…
Tiffany & Co.’s new diversity plan will likely attract more diverse employees and consumers, style influencers said. Spencer Platt/Getty Images Tiffany & Co. launched a new diversity program to increase variety in the fashion industry. The program, the Tiffany Atrium, will support interns and students from marginalized backgrounds. Black fashion influencers said the program is…
Personal Finance Insider writes about products, strategies, and tips to help you make smart decisions with your money. We may receive a small commission from our partners, like American Express, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. Read our editorial standards. Current mortgage rates…
Military personnel stand in front of a Chengdu Aircraft Corporation J-10C for the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). NOEL CELIS/AFP via Getty Images China on Monday reiterated the possibility of a military response if Pelosi visits Taiwan. Pelosi hasn’t confirmed she’ll visit Taiwan, citing security concerns, but reports suggest she will. Tensions between the…
While many modern TVs already have streaming services baked in, you might still need (or want) a dedicated device for accessing the likes of Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. The Chromecast with Google TV is a solid option and it’s currently on sale once again at a record low price of $40. That’s $10 less…
The beauty of macro photography is that it captures details not visible with the naked eye. It transports us into entire worlds that we’re not normally privy to and has become an incredibly popular photography technique, for both research and entertainment purposes. Being able to study snowflakes, the eyes of insects and how light bounces…