Monthly Archives: August 2022

Joe Manchin wrecked Biden’s economic agenda last year. He ended up saving a lot of it in the last month.

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) talks to reporters during amendment votes on the Inflation Reduction Act at the U.S. Capitol August 7, 2022. Drew Angerer/Getty Images Joe Manchin is among the Democrats most responsible for blocking much of Biden’s economic agenda. But he saved a lot of it in the end, helping pass a huge climate…

Rand Paul calls for repeal of Espionage Act amid DOJ investigation into Trump taking classified documents to Mar-a-Lago

Sen. Rand Paul in Washington, DC, on July 20, 2021. Stefani Reynolds-Pool/Getty Images Rand Paul, a Republican senator for Kentucky, called for the repeal of the Espionage Act on Saturday. The Espionage Act of 1917 prohibited sharing information that could harm the US. Following the Mar-a-Lago raid, the DOJ is investigating if Trump violated the…

Ford is selling nostalgic Bronco SUVs to honor the iconic 1960s model

The Ford Bronco Heritage Edition. Ford Ford unveiled a series of 1960s-inspired SUVs to honor its iconic Bronco, which debuted in 1966.  It’ll sell Heritage Edition versions of the new Bronco and its smaller sibling, the Bronco Sport.  The models feature vintage touches like two-tone paint jobs and plaid seats.  Ford unveiled a lineup of…

Most airlines are now much smaller than they were before the pandemic. See the 20 biggest airlines in the world ranked by available seats.

Southwest Airlines. Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock Airlines worldwide have been on a rollercoaster of schedule and operational challenges since March 2020. Carriers have shrunk and expanded throughout COVID-19, and today’s industry looks different than it did pre-pandemic. Aviation data firm OAG shared with Insider the world’s biggest airlines based on seats available in 2021 — take a…

The rise of TikTok’s dupes culture: You can now get these luxury-level self care products at a fraction of the originals’ price

TikTokers are looking for high quality products for a lower price. LaDiDa/TikTok Dupes are back in the spotlight as shoppers search for better ways to save money. The term ‘dupe’ gained popularity in the beauty community during the 2010s. TikTokers are sharing their best dupes for luxurious self-care without the cost. TikTok is reviving the…

High turnover and mounting losses are plaguing Goldman Sachs’ Marcus consumer-banking unit

Hi, I’m Matt Turner, the editor in chief of business at Insider. Welcome back to Insider Weekly, a roundup of some of our top stories. On the agenda today: High turnover and mounting losses are plaguing Goldman Sachs’ Marcus consumer-banking unit.A Facebook contractor describes the “messy” end of their job.This 22-year-old is said to be…

How to stop rats from living under your hood, ruining your car and leaving you with a big repair bill

A Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus). Wolfram Steinberg/Getty Images Rats are taking refuge in cars, chewing through wires and leaving owners with big repair bills. One expert says pet owners may be more prone to finding rodents around their homes. There are three things you can do to help prevent rats from living under the hood…

Trump sent cryptic message to Merrick Garland before warrant was unsealed: ‘The country is on fire. What can I do to reduce the heat?’

Attorney General Merrick Garland, former President Donald Trump. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images, Brandon Bell/Getty Images Trump wanted to tell AG Garland that people around the US were enraged by the FBI raid of Mar-a-Lago. “The country is on fire. What can I do to reduce the heat?” was the message, per The New York Times. Several…