politics

Hilton says it is removing a Minnesota hotel from its system amid ICE controversy and calls for a boycott

Tue, 01/06/2026 - 12:22

Tech Insider : Politics, Business, Style

Many Hilton-branded properties are operated by independent franchise owners.

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News, politics, Hilton, Minnesota, DHS, ice, Immigration

Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary dishes on meeting Zohran Mamdani at the 'Marty Supreme' premiere

Tue, 01/06/2026 - 11:19

Tech Insider : Politics, Business

Zohran Mamdani and Kevin O'Leary — O'Leary, who was critical of Mamdani during the campaign, said he intends to meet with the mayor soon to discuss housing.
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Trump says the US could pay American oil companies for work in Venezuela

Tue, 01/06/2026 - 00:13

Tech Insider : Politics, Business, Economy

Donald Trump — Trump said the US could reimburse American oil companies for expanding operations in Venezuela.
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energy, politics, Venezuela, venezuela-president, Oil

Zohran Mamdani is kicking off his mayorship by trying to solve one big consumer problem

Tue, 01/06/2026 - 00:02

Tech Insider : Politics, Business, Economy

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces the continuation of congestion pricing on program's first anniversary on January 05, 2026 in New York City. — Zohran Mamdani is tackling junk fees and hidden subscription costs in one of his first acts as mayor.
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Retail, politics, zohran-mamdani, junk-fees, new-york-city

Nonprofit Behind NPR and PBS Votes to Shut Down After Trump Killed Funding

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 18:00

Gizmodo : Politics

As many as 80 public radio stations could close within the next year.

Is it safe to travel to the Caribbean right now? Everything you need to know, according to the US State Department

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 16:05

Tech Insider : Travel, Politics, Travel

Boats in the waters of Nueva Esparta, Venezuela. — The Caribbean offers hundreds of tourist destinations across its many islands and coasts.
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Military & Defense, Travel, politics, Caribbean, Travel, travel-advisory, travel-warning

Gold domes, historic statues, and nods to state flags: Photos show what the capitol looks like in every state

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 09:51

Tech Insider : Politics, Travel, Business

Connecticut State Capitol in Hartford. — add caption
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Real Estate, politics, 50-states, state-capitol, state-legislatures, historic-buildings, us-history

Welcome to the new, sorta socialist era of American capitalism

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 04:11

Tech Insider : Economy, Politics, Business

An eagle playing chess. — Carl Godfrey for BI

This is the first story in Business Insider's new series "The Future of Capitalism." The series looks at ways Americans' confidence in capitalism has been eroding, and what related changes in our economy mean for your work and wealth.

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Here's what the smartest people in foreign policy, business, and economics are saying about Trump's raid on Venezuela

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 01:23