Billionaire investor Carl Icahn has scored a $250 million gain on Twitter stock by calling Elon Musk’s bluff, report says

Carl Icahn. Photo by: Adam Jeffery/CNBC/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images Carl Icahn piled about $500 million into Twitter in recent months, The Wall Street Journal said. The Icahn Enterprises chief has likely notched a $250 million gain on the social media stock. Twitter shares surged 22% on Tuesday after Elon Musk offered to complete…

I’m the first Black woman puppeteer on ‘Sesame Street.’ I was about to give up on my puppeteering dreams for a stable career — and then Big Bird emailed me.

Megan Piphus Peace. Courtesy of Zach Hyman, Sesame Workshop ©2022. All rights reserved. Megan Piphus Peace recently became the first Black woman puppeteer on ‘Sesame Street.’ She first learned puppetry at her local church when she was 10 years old. Piphus details her journey from “America’s Got Talent” to “Sesame Street” and how it feels…

I was a full-time Columbia student who posted on TikTok just for fun — now I’m an influencer making six figures

Courtesy of Clarke Peoples My first day-in-the-life video went viral on TikTok in May 2021, and people were fascinated with how I’m able to afford my lifestyle. I’ve since gone on to become a full-time influencer while being a full-time student at Columbia University. Now, I’m signing five-figure deals to post content online for JCPenney,…

I’m a 19-year-old TikTok makeup artist who makes up to $1,500 a post. Halloween is my busiest time of year because brand deals start flowing in.

Laura Caruk in Halloween makeup. Laura Caruk Laura Caruk started doing makeup videos on TikTok during COVID-19 lockdowns. She has more than 850,000 followers, which she gained after creating Halloween makeup looks. Brands like Amazon Prime, Lancôme, and Estée Lauder pay her between $800 and $1,500 for TikToks. This as-told-to essay is based on a…

You can now file the FAFSA for the 2023-24 school year. Here are 4 things to know before you apply

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. You can now send in your FAFSA for the 2023-24 school year….

Some of the US Air Force’s biggest planes are being grounded over cracks in a part that holds their propellers

A C-130H in Cheyenne, Wyoming in February 2019. US Air Force/Master Sgt. Robert Trubia The US Air Force grounded more than 100 C-130Hs after finding in cracks in their propeller barrels. In all, 116 C-130Hs could be affected, and it’s not clear how long it will take to replace their propeller assemblies. More than 100…

The EU is moving closer to approving a plan to cap the price of Russian oil after hesitation from some member states

BI The EU is moving closer to capping Russian oil prices, despite hesitation from some member states. On Tuesday, the bloc approved a measure to begin penning legislation for the price cap, and could give formal approval once the G7 finalizes details. Leaders said they would monitor how the price cap impacts certain EU members…

Americans think California and Florida-style stimulus checks and Biden’s student-debt relief make inflation worse — but they want them anyway

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (left) and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Justin Sullivan/Getty Images, Octavio Jones/Getty Images Americans list government spending as among the main causes of inflation. But many are welcoming the inflation relief measures over 15 states have adopted.  States’ stimulus measures are smaller and more targeted than the federal government’s relief. Americans view…