Inside the marriage of Elaine Chao and Mitch McConnell, a political power couple who met later in life

They complement each other nicely. Timothy D. Easley/AP Images Senator Mitch McConnell and former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao are a GOP power couple. Chao has starred in campaign ads defending McConnell’s record on women’s issues. In November, McConnell voted against protections for interracial marriages despite his own. Mitch McConnell, the US Senate Majority Leader, and…

Russian troops are building new defensive positions nearly 40 miles behind current front lines, a sign they’re planning for more retreats, UK intel says

Targets are hit by grad rockets of Grad Rocket Company of the Ukrainian Military Forces in Donetsk, Ukraine as Russia-Ukraine war continues on November 17, 2022. Photo by Diego Herrera Carcedo/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Russian troops are making new defensive positions miles behind the front lines, the UK said Friday. British intelligence said that…

Dear credit card issuers: Please stop with the flurry of niche benefits and give me one decent perk instead

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. I’d trade $800 in Chase Sapphire Reserve benefits for a $50 reduction…

The best computer mice in 2022

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Logitech/SteelSeries The best computer mouse does more than point and click: it offers accurate, quick cursor movement without creating wrist strain. Logitech, Razer and SteelSeries produce some of the most recommended mice, so how do you choose? “The number one thing…

5 mother-daughter business duos share advice for growing 6- and 7-figure companies together

Sonny and Natalie Rogers of Klassy Network. courtesy of Rogers November 19th marks Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, celebrating female founders worldwide. Insider spoke with five mother-daughter duos about starting businesses together. Here’s their advice for balancing personal and professional relationships. Natalie Rogers was on a mission to create a product that combined her active lifestyle with…

Binance adds to stablecoin mystery by resuming Tether deposits while keeping out USD Coin

Binance logo is displayed on a mobile phone screen Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images Binance resumed deposits of stablecoin Tether on Friday, a day after an unexplained pause. But a pause in deposits of stablecoin USD Coin is still in place until further notice.  The latest moves also came without any further detail, despite prices…

Here’s how to establish better protection around your company’s 2 biggest cybersecurity risks

Getty Images By Mark Williams, head of business banking treasury services, Citizens  For many businesses, cyber fraud is not just a risk — it’s already a reality. Fifty-seven percent of businesses say they have been the victim of a cybersecurity attack of some kind, according to research from technology firm UpCity. The cost of an…

15 women who built companies on social media and booked thousands in revenue share their advice for growing a business

Delsy Gouw; Shaunna Davis; Madeline Ronzoni; Andrea Norquay; Alyssa Powell/Insider Working women were among the most negatively affected when the pandemic struck.  Many turned to social media to promote their brands, find customers, and grow their presence. From TikTok to Pinterest, founders share how they’ve booked thousands by finding customers online. Nearly three years after…

House Republicans are going after Hunter Biden. Here’s why the White House should be worried.

Teresa Kroeger/Getty Images for World Food Program USA; Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images; Samantha Lee/Insider The new GOP House majority will likely subpoena Hunter Biden as they dig into his business dealings. Much remains unknown about Hunter Biden’s lucrative work as a consultant and artist. The Justice Department’s criminal investigation into Hunter Biden is ongoing. The Republican…

Coinbase gets hit with a downgrade from BofA as the FTX implosion brings more pain to crypto markets

Richard Drew/Associated Press Coinbase is “not another FTX” according to Bank of America, but that doesn’t mean it’s immune from the crypto fallout.The bank downgraded Coinbase to “Neutral” and lowered its price target to $50 from $77 in a Friday note.BofA listed three headwinds that Coinbase has to deal with in the aftermath of the…