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Goldman Sachs' newest executives have arrived.

The prestigious Wall Street bank announced its latest crop of managing directors. This year's class was 638 deep, roughly 5% bigger than the last cohort that came in 2023.

BI's Alice Tecotzky

• Business Insider spoke with two fragrance experts to learn which scents are in this season.
• Vanilla remains a popular choice, and other gourmand scents, like salted caramel, are great, too.
• More complex scents, including saffron and amber, are also quintessential fall fragrances.

One of

While Black Friday can be a great opportunity to score deals on your Christmas shopping, sometimes it's just a way to get the things you need at better prices. Take the iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo Robot Vacuum & Mop, which is down to $869 from $1,300 at Wellbots. This practical purchase is available for a Black Friday discount by using the code ENGABF430 at checkout. 

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• Sea creatures have adapted to help them thrive in extreme environments.
• Unusual features allow them to live thousands of feet below the surface.
• Underwater robots give researchers a glimpse at some of these elusive, fascinating animals.

Ghosts, goblins, spiders, and wolves don't just show up in fairytales.

Some

• In October 2021, I took an overnight Amtrak train from Miami to New York, a 30-hour journey.
• I booked a bedroom about the size of a king-sized bed with a full bathroom for $1,000.
• The private room was more comfortable than any other overnight train I've booked in the US.

I prefer to travel by train when I

• Business Insider recently interviewed a US Air Force boom operator at a base in England.
• The boom operator is responsible for setting up the midair refueling for a receiving aircraft.
• They shared how they stay mission-focused during what is an "inherently dangerous" job.

Thousands of feet up and racing across the sky at hundreds of

Ahead of its 21st anniversary, World of Warcraft is dealing with some controversy around its latest update. Developer Blizzard has confirmed that WoW is introducing a new "Hearthsteel" housing-related virtual currency with its upcoming Midnight expansion, and users are worried that it could become a microtransaction trap on a game that already costs $15 a month to play. 

In its post, Blizzard said

• I'm an extrovert who loves being around others, so the idea of solo travel felt awkward to me.
• However, on a recent trip on my own, I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the freedom it offered.
• I loved having the hotel room to myself, and being alone made it easier to control my budget.

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