I talked to over 100 grandparents — they say their role is wildly different than they expected

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Sports
Collage of grandparents
Many of America's grandparents are taking on more responsibilities, from caring for grandchildren full-time to providing more financial assistance.

Maggie Shannon, Annie Flanagan and Mike Kai Chen for BI; Courtesy of Susan Freeman and Noe Parenteau

Dorenne Simonson didn't anticipate being a mother again — especially not at 66.

AI cameras are everywhere — and people are paying the price for their mistakes

Tech Insider : Business, Style, Technology
Brandon Upchurch

Emily Elconin for BI

In April 2024, Brandon Upchurch and his cousin were driving home from a convenience store when they noticed flashing lights behind them. When Upchurch pulled over, officers from the Toledo Police Department drew their guns and ordered him out of his red Dodge Ram.

I started a business with AI and no tech background. Here's what it still can't replace.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Style
Tim Desoto
Tim Desoto founded an AI startup in 2024 with no technical background.

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Three generations moved in next door and formed a 'family compound.' It's helping them avoid assisted living.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
Lauuren McCadney and family
Lauren McCadney and her family moved to be closer to each other.

Charlotte Kesl for BI

Lauren McCadney had always wanted to live next door to friends or family. In her late 50s, she finally made that happen, though not the way she'd planned.

Scam on rye: The inside story of a $100 million deli fraud

Tech Insider : Business, Crypto, Environment
Hometown Deli, NJ

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Whimsy is the word of the moment. So, I added more of it to my life. Here's what happened.

Tech Insider : Business
Samantha G. Pettyjohn
Business Insider reporter Samantha Pettyjohn embraced whimsy to kick off 2026.

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Behind the scenes of 3 NYC tailors dressing Wall Street

Tech Insider : Business, Style
Michael Andrews
Michael Andrews opened Michael Andrews Bespoke in 2006.

Christian Rodriguez for BI

How 3 solo founders use AI to transform their content into business

Tech Insider : Business, Style
Katrina Purcell; Esosa Edosomwan; Gigi Robinson
Left to right: Katrina Purcell, Esosa Edosomwan, Gigi Robinson.

Isa Zapata and Joel Arbaje for BI; Courtesy of Esosa Edosomwan

AI is helping solo business owners work faster, think bigger, and stress less

Tech Insider : Business, Style
Dusti Arab; Pete Srodoski
Left to right: Dusti Arab and Pete Srodoski

Celeste Noche and Kendrick Brinson for BI

Four generations of a family moved in together. Their 'crazy dream' helps them save on childcare and elder care costs.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
Lily Telloyan's family
Lily and Alex Telloyan, center, moved in with Lily's parents and grandparents in 2024. Their son, Xander, was born in April 2025.

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