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• Today's Mortgage Rates | Where Will Rates Go This Year? Ask Trump.

  02-01-2025 12:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  The offers and details on this page may have updated or changed since the time of publication. See our article on Business Insider for current information.Affiliate links for the products on this page are from partners that compensate us (see our advertiser disclosure with our list of partners for more details). However, our opinions are our own. See how we rate mortgages to write unbiased product reviews.Mortgage rates for January 2, 2025, are hovering in the high 6% range.Stubborn inflation ha
  
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• Microsoft earnings: What to know about Microsoft's financial performance, including revenues, profits, and projections

  04-01-2025 05:23 via businessinsider.com
  
  Microsoft's earnings calls are typically led by CEO Satya Nadella.Adek Berry/AFP via Getty ImagesMicrosoft holds quarterly earnings calls to discuss the company's financial performance.In 2024, earnings calls touched on topics like the Activision Blizzard acquisition, AI, and layoffs.Here's what to know about Microsoft's revenues, profits, and more.Information about Microsoft's earnings is released publicly at the end of each quarter of the fiscal year. For Microsoft, this is done during an earn
  
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• Explosive experts: The Las Vegas blast could have been worse

  04-01-2025 03:12 via businessinsider.com
  
  Explosives experts said the level of damage of the Las Vegas blast was likely limited in part because of the materials used and the execution of the apparent attack.WADE VANDERVORT/AFP/Getty ImagesExperts told BI the explosives detonated in an apparent attack outside a Trump hotel didn't appear sophisticated.One explosives expert said the incident, where the driver was an active-duty Army service member, appeared "poorly executed."Authorities said the explosives were "not what we would expect fr
  
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• Before and after photos show how a fire destroyed a market where much of the world's secondhand clothes end up

  04-01-2025 01:28 via businessinsider.com
  
  Kantamanto Market in Accra, Ghana before and after the fire.Enoch Nsoh and Julius Tornyi/The Or FoundationA fire devasted one of the world's largest secondhand clothing markets in Accra, Ghana.Kantamanto Market receives 15 million garments weekly and employs some 30,000 people.An advocacy group urged the global fashion industry to provide relief.A fire devastated one of the world's largest secondhand clothes markets in Accra, Ghana.The blaze started Thursday and destroyed as much as two-thirds o
  
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• Giuliani is fighting civil contempt penalties sought by two GA election workers. If he loses, Trump can't pardon him.

  04-01-2025 00:43 via businessinsider.com
  
  Rudy Giuliani speaks to reporters outside a federal courthouse in Manhattan.AP Photo/Seth WenigEx-Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani risks being held in contempt in federal court in Manhattan.Two GA election workers said he repeatedly ignored court orders in their federal defamation case.If he's found in contempt, Trump could not issue a pardon or commute his sentence.Rudy Giuliani took the witness stand in federal court in New York on Friday, battling a potential contempt-of-court finding sought by t
  
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• Who could win and lose after the surgeon general's alcohol-cancer link warning

  03-01-2025 23:57 via businessinsider.com
  
   US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recommended adding cancer warnings to alcohol on Friday.Burazin/Getty, Don Wu/Getty, Tyler Le/BIThe US Surgeon General recommended disclosing the cancer risk of alcoholic beverages on Friday.While just a recommendation, the advisory sent shares of some big alcohol manufacturers lower.It also presents a fresh opportunity for makers of alternatives to alcohol.The US Surgeon General's finding Friday that alcohol causes cancer led to stock declines for some of t
  
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• 10 things to stream this weekend, from a new Netflix thriller to the Golden Globes

  03-01-2025 23:47 via businessinsider.com
  
  Jon Pack/A24; Natalie Ammari/BIMovies like "The Front Room" and "Nightbitch" are streaming.New TV series including "Missing You" and "Lockerbie" also premiered.You can also stream the Golden Globes live on Sunday night.Ring in 2025 with a movie or show.If the post-holiday malaise has you looking for a new bingeworthy mystery, the new Harlan Coben show "Missing You" might be up your alley. Or if you're looking for a new reality show, there's "Selling the City," from the makers of "Selling Sunset.
  
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• Trump hush money sentencing set for January 10 — and judge says he'll likely walk away with zero punishment

  03-01-2025 23:39 via businessinsider.com
  
  Donald Trump's sentencing is scheduled for January 10. AP Photo/Rick ScuteriSince his reelection, Trump has sought to dismiss his hush-money case in the interest of justice.His lawyers cited his victory, presidential immunity, and the supremacy of US law over state law.On Friday, Judge Merchan rejected those arguments and set a January 10 sentencing date.A New York judge has rejected Donald Trump's bid to dismiss his hush-money indictment in the interest of justice, instead setting a January 10
  
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• Zendaya says she has a 'complicated relationship' with child acting: 'There are things that I wish I lived out privately'

  03-01-2025 23:34 via businessinsider.com
  
  Zendaya at the Gothams 34th Annual Film Awards.TheStewartofNY/FilmMagicZendaya is an awards favorite this year for her role as Tashi Duncan in "Challengers."Her career began as a teenager, on Disney Channel titles like "Shake It Up" and "Frenemies."Zendaya has a "complicated relationship" with child acting but wouldn't change her career path."Challengers" star Zendaya says that she wouldn't change her career — but she does have a "complicated relationship" with child stardom.The actor, who
  
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• Best deals on Visible phone plans in January 2025: Save $15 every month

  03-01-2025 23:29 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreVisible is more affordable than ever with its ongoing deals and promotionsVisible/InsiderIf you've ever wanted Verizon service without the monthly financial burden that comes with the privilege, a Visible phone plan is what you're looking for. Visible has some of the best monthly rates in the industry. As a Verizon-owned wireless provider, it runs on the same 5G cellular network, albeit with modest data
  
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• The 13 best shampoos for dry hair, according to experts

  03-01-2025 23:25 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreAmazon; Sephora/Business InsiderThere are dozens — if not hundreds — of shampoos out there promising to solve your hair woes. That's why choosing the best shampoo for dry hair is no easy feat. I've been a beauty writer for over 5 years, and I deal with dry hair myself, so I've tested numerous formulas and spent many hours researching, interviewing, reading, and learning about treatments for d
  
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• Where to watch RuPaul's Drag Race: Live stream Season 17 anywhere

  03-01-2025 23:01 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreRuPaul in season 14 of "RuPaul's Drag Race."VH1Racers, start your engines — RuPaul is back for a 17th season. We've combed through all of the viewing options to highlight everything you need to know about where to watch RuPaul's Drag Race, including live streaming and on-demand options.This season will bring together 14 new contestants who will compete for $200,000 and the title of "America's Next
  
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• Meet the 52 women competing to be Miss America 2025

  03-01-2025 22:53 via businessinsider.com
  
  The Miss America 2025 competition takes place on January 5.Miss AmericaThe Miss America pageant will take place in Orlando on Sunday.More than 50 women from across America will make their cases for the crown.The contestants include a national figure skater, a biomedical systems engineer, and a trauma nurse.It's almost time to crown the next Miss America.The 2025 pageant will take place in Orlando on Sunday, and a new Miss America reign will begin.Miss America will stream live on YouTube at
  
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• 2 charts show how spending on most kinds of alcohol has declined in recent decades — especially among young adults

  03-01-2025 22:52 via businessinsider.com
  
  Alcohol consumption trends have been on the decline for years, even before the US Surgeon General said alcohol is a leading cause of cancer.semenovp/Getty ImagesThe US Surgeon General released a report directly linking alcohol to cancer.A BI analysis found that spending on most kinds of alcohol has declined — especially among young adults.It's reflective of Gen Z's shifting habits when it comes to alcohol consumption.By the time the US Surgeon General dropped its report linking alcohol to
  
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• The best cheap phones in 2025

  03-01-2025 22:50 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreIn our testing, the best cheap phones prioritize performance and camera quality.Antonio Villas-Boas/Business InsiderWhen it comes to making the best cheap phones, phone makers have to balance more carefully which features to prioritize and which they can sacrifice from their premium and flagship lines. Different phone makers have different ideas about what makes a good, affordable phone, so there's likel
  
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• The best Sonos soundbars of 2025

  03-01-2025 22:38 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe Sonos Arc Ultra is the best Sonos soundbar for premium performance.Tyler Hayes/Business InsiderSonos makes top-notch soundbars that pack a punch when watching movies, streaming shows, or playing video games. The best Sonos soundbars also support wireless music playback, and the brand makes models suited for every budget.Over the years, I've tested all of the company's soundbars and can fully endorse
  
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• The 8 best standing desks in 2025, tested in our home offices

  03-01-2025 22:31 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreWe tested the best standing desks and standing desk converters in real-life conditions (aka our own home offices) to see how they hold up to daily use.Jaclyn Turner; Alex Temblador/Business InsiderThe best standing desks allow for seamless transitioning between sitting and standing throughout the work day as a way to encourage healthy routines and even boost productivity. Not only have adjustable height
  
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• The 10 most comfortable flats of 2025, tested by women who walk a lot

  03-01-2025 22:29 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreJust because flats are, well — flat, doesn't mean they can't support your feet.Sally Kaplan/Business InsiderOne of the most cliché-but-true bits of fashion advice is this: have at least one good pair of flats. Heels are fun and all, but there's no getting past the need for flats when your typical day involves a lot of walking. They're essential for putting together a comfortable workwear out
  
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• The 21 best fine jewelry brands with affordable, high-quality pieces

  03-01-2025 22:15 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSamantha Crozier, Gabrielle Chase/Business InsiderIs there any better way to ring in the new year than with a new ring?We think not. With a little knowledge on the best affordable fine jewelry brands, you can find genuine, luxury-grade pieces that fit your budget.
  The top brands we've tested push past overpriced heritage names and nebulous production practices, and in doing so offer a realistic way to gr
  
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• Stock market today: Indexes snap a 5-day losing streak as tech stocks surge

  03-01-2025 22:13 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
  Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesUS stocks rose Friday, ending a five-day losing streak. Consumer discretionary and technology sectors led gains, signaling a shift to risk-on. Positive ISM Manufacturing data and political stability with the reelection of Mike Johnson helped push stocks higher.US stocks jumped on Friday, ending a five-day losing streak for the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq 100.Risk-on stocks in the consumer discretionary and technology sectors led the market higher.Stocks hit sessi
  
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• Nuclear stocks jump in the new year as bullish analysts see the AI boom powering the sector

  03-01-2025 22:10 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
  Three Mile Island, a nuclear power plant in PennsylvaniaMatthew Hatcher/Getty ImagesNuclear stocks are up to start 2025.Constellation Energy shares climbed 3% Friday while Vistra Corp's stock jumped 7%.Analysts are bullish on nuclear stocks as tech companies look to supply power-hungry data centers.Nuclear power stocks are surging in the early days of 2025 amid new deal activity, with more growth on the way, analysts say.Shares of Constellation Energy climbed 4% on Friday, extending Thursday's g
  
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• Puerto Rico's power is back on — but outages are still happening. Business owners say it's a struggle to recover.

  03-01-2025 22:07 via businessinsider.com
  
  The power was out in San Juan — seen here — and throughout the rest of Puerto Rico on New Year's Eve and beyond. It's back, but the energy company warns there could be more service interruptions.AP Photo/Alejandro Granadillo, FilePuerto Rico's power was restored after a New Year's Eve blackout sent the island into darkness.Still, the island's power company warned that there could be more electricity outages.Local business owners in San Juan told BI about their struggles to recover.Sm
  
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• Republicans fall in line behind Mike Johnson, avoiding an early Trump-era mess for the GOP

  03-01-2025 21:59 via businessinsider.com
  
  Between Trump's agenda and DOGE, Republicans have steep ambitions for the coming years. On Friday, they avoided what could've been an early stumble.Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesRepublicans nearly unanimously reelected Mike Johnson as speaker of the House.It avoids what could've been an early embarrassment for Trump and the GOP.After winning, Johnson pledged to "drastically cut back the size and scope of government."In a stunning turn of events on Friday, Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana was reelec
  
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• YouTube powerhouse Pocket.watch is betting on kid-focused podcasts as its next growth area

  03-01-2025 21:44 via businessinsider.com
  
  Pocket.watch has two new podcasts: a musical mystery show for preschoolers and a mystery show for tweens.Pocket.watchPocket.watch is betting on the podcast boom and partnering with GoKidGo to launch shows.The studio is creating podcasts for kids focused on music and mystery content.Two execs broke down the strategy and why the studio is focused on audio content in 2025.2024 was a big year for podcasts in the creator economy — and a kids' content powerhouse is betting it can capitalize on t
  
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• Coursera pricing: Comparing costs and the best courses

  03-01-2025 21:31 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreCoursera offers an accessible way to learn from major companies and institutions from home.Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesOnline learning has brought certificates and even degree programs out of the lecture hall and onto a computer, turning a couch, coffee shop, or home office into a modern classroom. Coursera sits among the more well-known e-learning platforms as an outlet for any
  
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• The best Bose soundbars of 2025

  03-01-2025 21:29 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best Bose soundbars include the Smart Speaker with Dolby Atmos (left) and the TV Speaker (right).Best Buy/Tyler Hayes/Business InsiderBose is one of the most reliable audio brands around, and its soundbar lineup is full of quality all-in-one home theater solutions. The best Bose soundbars are perfect for people who want immersive audio but don't have the space for a multi-piece surround sound setup.A
  
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• Where to watch The Day of the Jackal for free: Stream the thriller series anywhere

  03-01-2025 21:27 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreEddie Redmayne in "The Day of the Jackal."PeacockOver 50 years after the release of The Day of the Jackal novel, the story has received the modern-day TV treatment. We'll show you where to watch The Day of the Jackal, including a breakdown of global streaming options.The Day of the Jackal, which was also made into a film in 1973, follows an international assassin known as the Jackal and the British intel
  
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• The best AirPods of 2025: We tested all of Apple's headphones so you don't have to

  03-01-2025 21:18 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best AirPods include the AirPods 4 with ANC (left) and the AirPods Max (right).Tyler Hayes/Lisa Eadicicco/Business InsiderApple's AirPods are among our favorite wireless headphones thanks to their solid audio quality, seamless pairing with iPhones, and sleek designs. But with multiple models to choose from, picking the best AirPods for your needs can be tricky. That's why we've tested every model to
  
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• The Mediterranean diet includes wine in moderation. Can a little alcohol be good for you?

  03-01-2025 21:17 via businessinsider.com
  
  Drinking wine in moderation is common on the healthy Mediterranean diet and in Blue Zones, areas of the world where people tend to live longer.Jose carlos Cerdeno/Getty ImagesGrowing evidence has linked alcohol to a higher risk of cancer. Can it be part of a healthy diet?The Mediterranean diet and Blue Zones diet, linked to longevity, both include wine in moderation.Wine's role in a healthy diet may be related to factors like stress relief and social connection.Doctors, including the US Surgeon
  
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• Coursera Plus deal: Get 50% off for the new year

  03-01-2025 21:08 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreLearning on your own is easy with Coursera Plus — and now you can save $200 on the service.CourseraIf your New Year's resolution involves career advancement or taking your education into your own hands, you're in luck. Coursera's New Year sale is one of the best discounts we've seen in the last year, making it a great chance to save big on a learning platform we recommend.Coursera Plus, typically $
  
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