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Major cruise company cancels rock-bottom fares after massive website pricing glitch
After a pricing glitch showed a solo balcony on a 6-day cruise for only $300, Carnival Cruise Line quickly canceled cruise reservations linked to a website glit...
How the opioid black market actually works, according to a former pill mill owner
Jason Votrobek, a former pill mill operator, explains how opioid clinics distributed massive amounts of prescription painkillers for profit.
China’s shark finning could lead to US seafood sanctions
A formal petition to the US government calls for sanctions on Chinese seafood imports.
Google’s new anything-to-anything AI model is wild
Last year I deepfaked my kid's stuffed animal to make it look like his plush deer was on vacation. It was an experiment to see if I could re-create the events d...
Fraudsters abused Biden's lax policies to steal billions, financial watchdog claims
OJ Oleka says fraud became a feature in government programs under Biden, with state treasurers now fighting to reclaim billions for American taxpayers.
A forgotten 1776 celebration launched America’s booming fireworks tradition
The first fireworks for American independence were launched on May 16, 1776, in Williamsburg, Virginia, weeks before the Declaration of Independence.
Key names to know as Murdaugh double-murder case gets stunning reset
Alex Murdaugh faces a murder retrial after a court found clerk Becky Hill improperly influenced jurors. Here are the key names to know now.
Gas prices threaten Memorial Day road trips as pump costs hit historic highs
Americans face near-record gas prices this Memorial Day weekend as Iran tensions disrupt oil supplies and squeeze families dealing with inflation.
WWE Superstar Nikki Bella has a new boozy job title and Cowboys cheerleaders go abroad
The Punch-Up weekly roundup features Nikki Bella's tequila news, Cowboys cheerleaders' girls' trip, and a robot's Michael Jackson attempt gone wrong.
The best negotiation book I've read this year
In this Saturday edition of Business Insider Today, we're diving into the best tips for negotiation.
How Poppi's cofounders built a $2 billion business — and how they're navigating their newfound wealth
Allison and Stephen Ellsworth took big risks and made sacrifices to build Poppi. They're determined not to let their wealth spoil their children.
Airlines are absorbing up to 50% of surging jet fuel costs. Alaska is still betting on premium international flights
Alaska Airlines launched a new route to London, attracting more premium passengers at a time fuel costs are surging, eating into airlines' profits.