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

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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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My mom encouraged me to put my $50,000 savings on the line. It turned into a company I sold for $22 million.

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Jaclyn Johnson bought her company two years after selling it.

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'Big Short' investor Michael Burry says markets are missing a trick as the Venezuela raid just 'changed the game'

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Michael Burry, the investor of "The Big Short" fame.

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Welcome to the new, sorta socialist era of American capitalism

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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.

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

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President Donald Trump speaks at a podium about his January 3rd raid on Venezuela. Pete Hegseth, Marco Rubio, and Stephen Miller stand behind him.
President Donald Trump speaks at a podium about his January 3rd raid on Venezuela. Pete Hegseth, Marco Rubio, and Stephen Miller stand behind him.

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Samsung brought an absolute beast of a 130-inch Micro RGB TV to CES 2026

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Amid endless AI hype and a guest visit from the CEO of Hartford Steam Boiler (?!), Samsung had a big surprise for us tonight at CES 2026: A massive 130-inch Micro RGB TV. It’s so large, it’s suspended by a large metal stand that surrounds the entire screen, which also lets you tilt the screen just a bit.

How to watch the NVIDIA CES 2026 press conference with Jensen Huang live

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During CES 2025, NVIDIA spent much of its keynote touting its leading position in artificial intelligence.

Here are the countries with the most oil reserves, and where Venezuela ranks

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A view of the "El Palito" oil refinery in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela.

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Inside Saks Fifth Avenue's fight for its life: How a tumultuous 12 months left the retailer on the brink of bankruptcy

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Saks Global, the company behind some of the most iconic luxury department stores, is in trouble.

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Student-loan borrowers who make enough payments could get debt relief — and a big tax bill this year

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Student-loan borrowers who receive debt relief in 2026 could face a big tax bill.

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