China’s state broadcaster CCTV has come under fire over a short film that romanticises food delivery jobs. The film told viewers that such jobs offer “the freedom to enjoy the scenery along the way” and “brings delivery workers closer to their dreams”. Netizens slammed the video for glorifying hardship and suffering, describing it as being…
A law graduate from China’s prestigious Zhejiang University who spent nearly all of his income on his beautiful wife has been dumped by her after he lost his lucrative job. The story of the 43-year-old man, identified as Qianqian, has trended on mainland social media after it was reported by the news outlet 163.com. He…
Charlie Kirk’s assassination has prompted many to speak out on social media, including an assistant dean of MTSU. Administrators fired Laura Sosh-Lightsy after she posted what the school called “inappropriate and callous comments” about the conservative activist’s death. The employee stated online: “Hate begets hate. ZERO sympathy.” Her post faced backlash and even caught the…
Made in L.A. 2025 Greg Breda, “Erasing Shadows,” 2023, Acrylic on Mylar. 50 × 40 in. (Courtesy of the artist and Patron Chicago) David Alekhuogie, “To be modern,” 2023, Archival pigment prints quilted to canvas, artist’s frame. 70 × 60 × 2 in. (Courtesy of the artist and Commonwealth and Council Los Angeles) L.A. artists…
Attention, recruit! Welcome to our Investing Boot Camp. Deciding how to put your money to work can be a complicated endeavor, especially if your financial literacy levels feel a bit out of shape. But that’s what we’re here for. Over the last few months at Business Insider, we’ve explored several big questions about the art…
Warren Buffett, 95, is celebrating his last birthday as CEO of one of the most valuable companies in history. The world’s most famous investor has been Berkshire Hathaway CEO since before fellow billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg were born. But he’ll step back from the job at the end of this year. Business Insider…
Securing a promotion isn’t just about skills and performance—it’s also about perception. In 2025, women can strategically use fashion to communicate leadership, confidence, and competence. Style psychology examines how clothing choices affect how colleagues perceive you, influencing promotion opportunities and professional growth. 1. The Power of First Impressions Options: Professional, tailored outfits convey competence Polished…
PwC has stepped up the monitoring of its UK employees’ office attendance with a dashboard that allows senior partners to track pass swipes and WiFi connections, sparking concern from some staff. The increased scrutiny has triggered unease among some staff over how they are tracked, two people at the firm told the Financial Times. One…
Even though he may seem like an easy-going, Coca-Cola-loving old man, he admits his leadership style can sometimes be “ruthless.” In fact, the billionaire sent a stark reminder to his manager every two years of his nonnegotiables, which include “to zealously guard Berkshire’s reputation,” something he believes is the foundation of the entire enterprise. “We…
“God knows what my parents were thinking to move to England at the height of IRA [Troubles]. It was a very difficult time to be Irish,” says Mayo native Eimear Maguire, who moved to England with her parents in 1987. Her father, George, took early retirement following a 40-year career with the ESB and, at…