Arkansas GOP Gov. Asa Hutchinson says Trump was ‘derelict in his duties’ on January 6 and says he’s ‘thinking about’ running for president in 2024

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson at a hearing on Capitol Hill on June 22, 2021. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call via Getty Images In an interview with The Washington Post, outgoing Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson ripped into Trump. Jan. 6 committee hearings have made the case that Trump was “derelict in his duties” as president, he said. Hutchinson…

Opposition and setbacks are hamstringing a progressive group trying to overturn Citizens United with a constitutional convention

Move to Amend rallies at the Supreme Court on January 20. 2012, to “Occupy the Courts” and mark the second anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call Some progressives are pushing for an unprecedented re-write of the Constitution.  They want to trigger a constitutional convention…

Singapore is the street-food capital of the world, drawing tourists and locals alike. A war and the pandemic are putting it at risk.

Lie Kam Fatt in his traditional dessert stall in Chinatown. Marielle Descalsota / Insider Singapore’s hawkers are known for selling cheap, delicious meals. In the past year, the prices of ingredients have jumped due to COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine To keep up, many hawkers say they’ve had to hike prices for the first…

Travel chaos, flight fees, and labor shortages could get even worse in October when airlines can start buying their own stocks again, according to the president of the flight attendants’ union

Flight delays and cancellations will likely continue throughout the summer, analysts told Insider. James D. Morgan/Getty Images Travel chaos has abounded this summer, as passengers deal with delays, cancellations, and lost luggage. Sara Nelson, international president of the Association of Flight Attendants, warns that could get even worse. In the fall, airlines can start buying…

How 3 agencies use automation to improve client outcomes and empower talent

Getty Images By Dave Tan, May 2022  Building connections with today’s consumers is neither straightforward nor easily repeated. As people toggle among channels and devices on their path to a given purchase, businesses wishing to break through the noise need to engage them within the context of their unique journeys.  To accomplish this, advertisers and…

A bipartisan pair of lawmakers wants to simplify lowering student-loan borrowers’ monthly bills to avoid ‘catastrophic’ consequences of falling behind on payments

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., speaks during a House Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, April 15, 2021. Al Drago/Pool via AP Reps. Bonamici and Fitzpatrick introduced a bill to streamline income-driven repayment plans. The goal is to keep student-loan borrowers out of default by automatically enrolling them in the plans. The Education…

Spanish bars are desperately searching for ways to save the tradition of tapas

Esteban Auqui comes up with a method to save Entre Cáceres y Badajoz some costs. Ricardo Cases for Insider The COVID-19 pandemic hit Spain’s hospitality sector hard. It’s now facing another crisis, with one of the country’s most famous traditions now under threat. Insider spoke to several tapas restaurateurs in Spain about how they’re dealing…

Germany’s most famous export is only going to get more expensive

Helmut Kurschat owns Brauhaus Südstern, restaurant and brewery in Berlin. Verena Brüning for Insider Economic conditions are making Germans’ favorite drink less affordable. One brewer in Berlin said delivery, personnel, and malt costs have risen. Beer is also more expensive in supermarkets, with a liter 26% more expensive than in 2011. BERLIN, Germany — Helmut…

Sushi shortage: Japan is facing a crisis as restaurants grapple with supply issues and rising costs

Yoshinobu Yoshihashi, intermediate wholesaler, is dealing with higher prices for salmon and ikura at Toyosu Market in Tokyo. Junya Inagaki for Insider Sushi in Japan is facing a crisis because of rising costs and supply issues. There’s now a shortage of both salmon and salmon roe, which is known as ikura. Insider spoke with industry…