A woman missed out on festive drinks after her first plane was struck by lightning and the replacement was struck by birds

An Air New Zealand plane at Wellington airport. William West/Getty Images An Air New Zealand plane was struck by lightning mid-flight on Wednesday, forcing it to turn back. Another aircraft on the same route had to be canceled after it was struck by birds. Victoria Carter waited for hours in Wellington airport and missed out…

I asked a financial advisor to review my portfolio and share 6 ways I can recession-proof my finances before it’s too late

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. Jen Glantz. Daphne Youree I shared my finances with an advisor to…

South Dakota’s Kristi Noem bans the use of TikTok on government devices, says China uses the platform to ‘manipulate’ Americans

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem during the Conservative Political Action Conference in Dallas, Texas, on July 11, 2021. Brandon Bell/Getty Images US officials have raised security concerns about TikTok, which is owned by a Chinese company. On Tuesday, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed an executive order restricting the app for officials. The ban will…

Elon Musk is on track to become Twitter’s most-followed account. From Barack Obama to Katy Perry, here’s how his rivals rank.

Elon Musk is the new owner of Twitter. Getty Images Elon Musk is expected to overtake Barack Obama as Twitter’s top influencer in January, per BBC News. Musk has gained nearly 270,000 Twitter followers a day in the past year, per the report. Here are the top 10 most-followed accounts on Twitter. Elon Musk is…

I stopped saving much for retirement when my husband died, and I’ve found 3 more important things to spend that money on

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. The author, left, with her late husband. Allison Nichol Longtin My husband…

Crescent Bank is offering a 12-month online CD paying 4.90% APY for a limited time. Here’s how to qualify.

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. The minimum opening deposit for a Crescent Bank Online CD is $1,000….

Powerhouse US dollar is about to see its biggest monthly loss in more than a decade on expectations for a less hawkish Fed

SimpleImages The US dollar has soared this year but is on pace for its largest monthly loss since 2010.  In November, it has fallen 4.2% against a basket of currencies, according to the WSJ Dollar Index. Still, the greenback remains up more than 10% on the year after hawkish Fed policy powered a steep climb. …

The Morning After: Social app BeReal wins in Apple’s 2022 App Store Awards

It’s already started. Time to recap 2022. Apple revealed that social media newcomer BeReal was one of the biggest winners in its annual App Store Awards. It won iPhone App of the Year for giving people what Apple called, “an authentic glimpse into their friend’s and family’s everyday lives.” If you’re unaware, BeReal users can…

Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus 2 can better survive drops on sidewalks and roads

Corning’s Gorilla Glass is used in a lot of high-end smartphones, and now the company is promising even tougher displays with its latest version, Victus 2. The new glass composition offers improved drop performance on rough surfaces like concrete, the company says, while offering the same scratch resistance as the original Victus. The first Victus…