7 red flags that could mean a product on Amazon is actually junk
By Marissa Perino From Business Insider Millions of Amazon items are listed online, ranging from products with stellar reviews to those with extremely low ratings. Some items available for sale do not meet certain regulations or otherwise come from sketchy third-party…
The Amazon fires aren’t a natural disaster. ‘Bolsonaro has created the perfect conditions for this perfect storm,’ one researcher said
By Aylin Woodward From Business Insider So far this year, Brazil has experienced more than 84,000 fires— more than double the 2018 total of 40,000. Some 20,000 of these fires started in the past few weeks, many of them in the Brazilian…
Destination of the week
Inside a secretive luxury estate hidden in the Spanish mountains, where homes can cost $30 million and include helipads, horse paddocks, and Michelin-star chefs By Ruqayyah Moynihan and Christina Esteban From Business Insider La Zagaleta, located in Benahavis in the…
Royal Caribbean uses this psychological trick to make you spend more money
By Mark Matousek From Business Insider Royal Caribbean International emphasizes add-ons during the booking process to increase revenue. They make onboard expenses seem smaller at the time of purchase and change the way customers think about their spending habits once they’re…
9 simple ways to add exercise into your work and home routines
By Sharon Felereisen From Business Insider Many people struggle to find the time to exercise during the busy work week. We asked experts simple ways you can incorporate exercise into your work and home routines. Simple changes like parking farther…
Destinations of the week
The 3 best places to travel in June 2019 From “The 3 best places to travel every month of 2019” – Business Insider By Mark Abadi Over the course of 2018, I’ve compiled Business Insider’s “ Best Places to Visit” series,…
New floating city
The UN is supporting a design for a new floating city that can withstand Category 5 hurricanes By Aria Bendix From Business Insider The United Nations just unveiled a concept for a floating city that can hold around 10,000 residents….
Destinations of the week
Disappointing photos show what 9 top luxury destinations look like in real life Part 2 By Katie Warren from Business Insider Some places around the world are known as go-to spots for luxury travel, shopping, or experiences. The Champs Elysées in…
US: The number of retail stores closing this year just doubled to more than 4,000 — here’s the full list
By Hayley Peterson From Business Insider The record-high rate of store closures over the last couple years is expected to continue in 2019, according to CoStar Group. Payless said this week that it plans to close all of its 2,500 storesin what…
Never get on a plane without…
I travel all the time — here are the 10 things I never get on a plane without By Mara Leighton From Business Insider The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we…