MirageC/Getty Images The economy is weighing on Americans differently, depending on your income. It’s showing up in company earnings, as brands report lower income shoppers cutting back while luxury thrives. It all points to another iteration of the K-shaped economy. As fears of a recession heat up, the economic situation for Americans is going one…
Monthly Archives: August 2022
Harrell was a public school teacher in New York for over 20 years, and now teaches special education classes at a prison. Lori Harrell Lori Harrell owes $155,000 in student debt. After a 20-year career as a teacher, she doesn’t know how she’ll afford to retire. She’s been denied by two federal loan forgiveness programs…
Flying internationally on an Air Canada 787. Taylor Rains/Insider I flew on Air Canada’s Boeing 787 from London to Montreal and was disappointed in the food. I typically enjoy airplane meals, but both had a weird taste and texture, reminding me of baby food. Despite the gross food, I found the seat spacious and comfortable,…
Lucas Jackson/Reuters The investment strategist that nailed the stock market bottom in mid-June sees reason for turning cautious. Truist co-CIO Keith Lerner told Insider that risks are skewed to the downside as the S&P 500 runs into technical resistance.“What’s holding us back is central bank tightening and that valuations are not that compelling,” Lerner said. Navigating…
Ryanair planes. Jason Cairnduff/Reuters A passenger hid on a Ryanair flight without a ticket, the Manchester Evening News reported. He got off a previous flight and hid on the jet bridge before sneaking back onto the plane. The man was removed by police but “crying” passengers thought a bomb was on board. A man sparked…
Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images; Rachel Mendelson/Insider Florida high schoolers attending a public college are required to meet civic literacy requirements. Academics in the Sunshine State are unsure if Donald Trump could pass the exam. Several jurisdictions are questioning Trump’s understanding of, and adherence to, US laws and norms. Answer the following question: Which phrase best describes…
Jasmine Bautista poses with a piece of furniture before restoring it. Jasmine Bautista Furniture restoration is exploding in popularity on TikTok. The hashtag “#furnitureflip” has 4.6 billion total views and has grown by 23% compared to last year, according to TikTok. Here are some furniture transformations by popular creators. McKay Floyd worked as a teacher…
Explora Journeys MSC Group’s upcoming luxury cruise brand, Explora Journeys, will begin passenger sailings in May 2023. The cruise line unveiled renderings of the suites aboard its first vessel, the Explora 1. See inside the designer suites, which start at an average of $470 per night. Explora Journeys, a new cruise line backed by one…
Brittany Chang/Insider I bought a $29 Apple AirTag to track my luggage while I traveled in July. My carry-on was unexpectedly “valet checked” on my Delta flight and knowing its location eased my anxiety. I’ll never take a flight without an AirTag again. For the sake of efficiency, I have never liked checking my luggage…
Track your metabolic health from the comfort of your finger with the Ultrahuman Ring smart fitness wearable. This smart ring promises to track your sleep and movement. The M1 glucose monitoring patch helps provide in-depth metabolic tracking and blood glucose levels. Additionally, this wearable has a heart rate sensor, temperature sensor, and motion sensor. In…