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The missing 500 million: Cosmic bombardment melted Earth's first crust
The heat of the Hadean may have come from impacts as well as the interior.
10 book recommendations for your summer reading list
In this Sunday edition of Business Insider Today, we're sharing the books BI editors are reading this summer.
Grand Canyon rafting guide becomes first American woman to row solo across Pacific in record-breaking fashion
The Grand Canyon rafting guide documented her 2,400-mile solo row from California to Hawaii, sharing blistered hands and sleepless nights at sea.
What ex-Goldman CEO Lloyd Blankfein had to learn about being rich — and how he's crushing retirement
Lloyd Blankfein says in his memoir that he faced challenges around giving and fitting in, and that he's loving retirement.
American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on Founding Fathers and vaccine victories
The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of Founding Fathers, vaccine victo...
Expert who fled Cuba warns of ‘vicious cycle’ that will lead to ‘communists in double digits’ in Congress
Mike Gonzalez, who fled communist Cuba, warns a vicious cycle of socialist candidates winning could put communists in double digits in Congress.
Homeowners terrorized by pro squatters turning dreams into nightmares in palm-lined paradise, experts say
Professional squatters allegedly use forged deeds, fake leases and identity theft to hijack Los Angeles homes, prompting calls for a dedicated task force.
As America marks 250 years, our greatest chapters are still ahead of us
Founders fire — the bold vision and risk-taking spirit behind the Declaration of Independence — still drives American exceptionalism 250 years later.
The debate over what's making it harder for college grads to get hired
Why are recent grads struggling to find jobs? Researchers debate whether remote work or AI are driving a decline in entry-level hiring.
Uber's insurance and operational fees can vary widely on similar trips
Uber's insurance charges can vary greatly, affecting what riders pay, reveals Columbia's Len Sherman.
AI got this lawyer away from his desk: 'Dramatically more efficient'
Corporate attorney Zack Shapiro told Business Insider that, thanks to AI, he has "automated away" all of the grunt work he used to do.
Sergey Brin and 11 other billionaires and tech elite lined up against California's proposed billionaire tax
Google cofounder Sergey Brin has poured $82 million into an effort to undercut California's proposed billionaire tax. He isn't alone in the fight.