A business cycle is the periodic growth and decline of a nation’s economy, measured mainly by its GDP. Governments try to manage business cycles by spending, raising or lowering taxes, and adjusting interest rates. Business cycles can affect individuals in a number of ways, from job-hunting to investing. Visit Insider’s […]

Hurricane Laura made landfall at the Texas-Louisiana border early Thursday morning as a major Category 4 storm. Laura has already caused severe damage to coastal communities and at least one fatality, according to The Associated Press. Here are the 18 most powerful Atlantic hurricanes in history, measured by maximum sustained […]

A recession is a period of decline in general economic activity, typically defined when an economy experiences a decrease in its gross domestic product for two consecutive quarters. Other recession indicators include rising unemployment, falling retail sales, slowed manufacturing growth, and a decline in real personal income. While unpleasant and […]

Google Drive is a cloud-based storage solution that allows you to save files online and access them anywhere from any smartphone, tablet, or computer. Using a cloud storage service like Google Drive has plenty of advantages, such as easier file sharing and having a remote location to backup your files. […]

Coronavirus testing in the US is failing again as the country faces an unprecedented surge of new cases. As demand outpaces laboratories’ capacities, the hardest-hit states are seeing weeks-long delays in test results. The bottlenecks obscure how large the new outbreaks are and prevent officials from tracking down infected people […]

Although not technically essential workers, many high profile nannies have worked twelve-hour days throughout the pandemic. One nanny left New York with the family on what they thought would be a week-long Spring Break trip in March and has been quarantining with them and working for them in a rental […]

Mike Bloomberg’s tax bill would be nearly $US4 billion cheaper under the tax plan of his chosen candidate, Joe Biden, than under Bernie Sanders. Even after spending more than $US500 million on his own campaign, Bloomberg is still one of the richest people in the country with a net worth […]

A Washington, DC home where President John F. Kennedy once lived just sold to an unknown buyer for $US4.2 million, Lyllah Ledesma reported for Mansion Global. The three-bedroom Federal-style brick home in the historic and affluent Georgetown neighbourhood hit the market in February with an asking price of $US4.65 million. […]

Former First Lady Michelle Obama is an inspiration to many. With a history of impressive jobs, efforts to create change nationwide and worldwide, and memorable advice, Obama has become a role model to many. We collected some of her most inspiring quotes throughout the years. Visit BusinessInsider.com for more stories. […]

Nine people, including basketball great Kobe Bryant, were killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on Sunday. The incident is the latest in a number of high-profile helicopter crashes that have led to fatalities. Despite this, the odds of a helicopter crash remain exceedingly low. Visit Business Insider’s homepage […]

A recession slammed trucking in 2019. In the first half of the year alone, some 640 trucking companies went out of business, according to Broughton Capital. That’s more than twice the failures seen in the first half of 2018. Experts forecast that 2020 will be more of the same. ACT […]

From the California coast to the forests of Maine, American authors have drawn inspiration from every corner of the United States. Based on staff recommendations and internet research, Business Insider compiled a list of the most famous books set in each state. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Do […]

SpaceX founder Elon Musk has posted new details about Starship: a fully reusable and potentially industry-upending rocket system that may land the first people on Mars. In September, Musk unveiled the first 16-story prototype. However, a pressure test in November caused the Starship to partly explode, shooting its giant domed […]

Insider recently commemorated the past 10 years of musical greats with a series of opinion essays, each dedicated to a different artist who inspired fans and helped define the decade. The 10 artists are listed below, in no particular order, with highlights from the essays. They include Adele, Rihanna,Kendrick Lamar, […]

The suicide rate for people aged 10 to 24 increased by 56% between 2007 to 2017, according to new data from the CDC. For children aged 10 to 14, the suicide rate tripled between 2007 to 2017 after years of decline. Suicide had increased among millennials, but the data suggests […]

The Saddleridge Fire broke out in the Sylmar area of Los Angeles on Thursday night. The blaze has consumed over 7,542 acres of land, prompting mandatory evacuation orders for about 100,000 people as of Friday afternoon. The fire has spread at a rate of 800 acres per hour, fuelled by […]

The Boeing 737 Max has been grounded worldwide for months following two fatal crashes five months apart that killed 346 people. Boeing has taken most of the blame for the crashes, in part because of faulty software systems and design issues believed to have contributed. But a new report from […]