How Trump’s transition could open the floodgates for buying influence
President-elect Donald Trump's transition will be funded entirely by private donors. His unprecedented move to reject federal funds typically allocated to presidential transitions allows him to shield the identity of donors. We explore why this matters in a video collaboration between Politico and Business Insider.
Satellite images of the California wildfires
Satellite images from January 6th to 8th show just how quickly the California wildfires spread and the sheer scale of the devastation.Read the original article on Business Insider
‘I’m a fighter’: Justin Trudeau announces resignation after 9 years as...
After almost a decade as Canada's prime minister, Justin Trudeau announced he's resigning amid mounting pressure from his party.Read the original article on Business Insider
This Next-Gen Video Doorbell at CES Comes With Its Own Portable...
SwitchBot was one of the most interesting home tech brands I tested last year. It specializes in easy-to-use products that fill niches in home security with minimal fuss. So I was excited to see the new products SwitchBot is showing for CES 2025, and once again I found something compelling: the SwitchBot video doorbell, a…
Vegas Cybertruck driver likely shot himself moments before explosion
Officials believe the driver of the Cybertruck that exploded in Las Vegas was Matthew Alan Livelberger, a US Army soldier who shot himself in the head moments before the blast.Read the original article on Business Insider
A look at Jimmy Carter’s life — from Iran to facing...
Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100, making him the nation's longest-lived former president. Born in Plains, Georgia, Carter served as the 39th president of the United States and was awarded the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize.Read the original article on Business Insider
Drones, airplanes, or UAPs? How to tell the difference
Mick West, an expert in unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAPs, analyzes recent "drone" sightings and breaks down what we're really seeing in these selected cases.Read the original article on Business Insider
Azerbaijan Airlines crash sparks questions about Russian involvement
The cause of a deadly plane crash in southwestern Kazakhstan is being investigated, and some officials are claiming Russian involvement.Read the original article on Business Insider
‘Technical issue’ halts American Airlines flights for an hour on Christmas...
American Airlines grounded all its US flights for an hour on Christmas Eve because of a technical issue.Read the original article on Business Insider
How casino scams actually work, according to a former Las Vegas...
Richard Marcus was a casino cheat in Las Vegas for 25 years. He says he used a mixture of chip scams and social engineering to con casinos such as Caesars Palace, the MGM Grand, and the Riviera out of millions of dollars. Though he was tailed by private investigators, he was never caught. Marcus discusses…
