Small-business owners in Portland, Maine, weigh whether to speak out on immigration — and what it could cost

Tech Insider : Politics, Business
An anti-ICE protester in Maine
A protester rallies against the presence of US Immigration Customs Enforcement in Maine, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in Portland, Maine.

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After writing about resellers making 6 figures on eBay and Poshmark, I tried selling closet items. Here's why I stopped after earning about $100.

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The author tried her hand at reselling clothing items. The side project did not last long.

Kathleen Elkins

If I write about a particular side hustle, money-saving hack, or wealth-building strategy long enough, it's only a matter of time before I want to attempt it myself.

Starbucks' turnaround is showing progress. I can see why after I visited.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
green drink from starbucks
A barista wrote "you rock" on my Iced Caramel Protein Matcha.

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No work, no school, no shopping: A general strike to protest ICE is attempting to go national

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Environment
Minnesota ICE OUT protest
Thousands of people marched in downtown Minneapolis

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Americans are drinking less. That's killing Dry January.

Tech Insider : Business, Economy
Two people cheering martini glasses that are drastically different sizes

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I own a Minneapolis bike shop that shut down for the strike. Closing was a big ask for a small business, but worth it to help my community.

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Business
a sign for the the ICE OUT strike and artwork for abolishing ICE
Perennial Cycle participated in the ICE OUT protest strike, and held its own fundraiser.

Courtesy of Perennial Cycle

Home Depot is laying off 800 employees and bringing staff back to the office 5 days a week

Tech Insider : Business, Economy
The entrance to a Home Depot store, with a customer walking into the store and a selection of plants outside of it.
Home Depot said that it laid off 800 corporate employees on Wednesday.

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Starbucks wants to be your afternoon wellness stop with protein drinks and fiber snacks

Tech Insider : Business
A sign promoting Starbucks' protein cold foam stands outside one of the chain's locations at Atlanta's airport.
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said the coffee giant is continuing to expand its wellness offerings, including personalized energy drinks and protein and fiber snacks.

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Starbucks CEO says the 'Back to Starbucks' turnaround is starting to click — but one key metric still needs work

Tech Insider : Economy, Business
Starbucks cup being sipped by a woman
Did you order this extra fancy Starbucks drink? It could be off the menu!

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Amazon says it's closing down its palm-scanning system after not enough people used it

Tech Insider : Business, Sports, Technology
Amazon One sign in a shop which reads
Amazon One offers a palm authentication service.

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