Tesla was required by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) earlier this year to post signs at its Fremont, California, factory affirming the right of its employees to engage in union-related activities. The Guardian first reported the existence of the signs. An NLRB representative told Business Insider that Tesla was charged with discouraging Fremont employees […]
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7 countries where higher education is free
There are seven developed nations — including Sweden, Norway, and Ireland — where students attend school for free. Sweden does not charge tuition for both public and private colleges. Norway pays the most for college subsidies, spending 1.3% of its annual GDP. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. As the US faces a higher […]
NFL WEEK 3: Our official predictions for who wins this weekend
With two weeks officially in the books and another set to kick off, the 2019 NFL season is underway. The Titans and Jaguars kick off the action in Carolina on Thursday night, followed up by a full slate of games on Sunday. Once again, we’re picking every game of the week against the spread with […]
New York subway vigilantes have begun posting official-looking signs that tell riders not to ‘snitch’ on fare evaders
Subway protesters in New York City replaced fare evasion signage in dozens of subway stations with their own versions calling for displays of compassion towards those who can’t afford a ride. A group of designers claiming responsibility for the protest signs told Gothamist that they were made in direct response to the MTA’s contentious fare […]
Food-delivery startup Postmates is expected to go public very soon, but that didn’t stop it from raising $225 million in new funding
On Thursday, on-demand food delivery startup Postmates raised an additional $225 million in growth funding from private equity giant GPI Capital. The round valued the startup, which has plans to go public, at $2.4 billion, according to sources familiar with the funding. Its most recent private valuation was $1.85 billion in January. The food delivery […]
Tesla’s former VP of energy operations is headed to Beyond Meat — here are all the key names who have departed in the past year (TSLA)
Tesla is known for its high rate of executive turnover, and recent years have been no different. As the electric-car maker has faced production and delivery issues, investigations from the federal government, and questions about its ability to one day generate sustainable profits, departures from senior employees have added yet another challenge. Former senior VP […]
Why new store concepts like Showfields and Naked in New York City may represent the future of physical retail experiences
Contrary to the tumbleweeds occupying your local mall, physical retail isn’t dead. Instead, it’s evolving to meet the needs and expectations of shoppers who want unique and creative interactions with retail brands. Showfields and Naked, two New York City retail experiences, challenge traditional stores in design, operations, and the types of brands you can shop. […]
The top executives at Hollywood super-agency Endeavor could rake in a total of $1.5 billion from its upcoming IPO
Endeavor Group, a Hollywood super-agency, filed for an initial public offering earlier this week aiming to raise as much as $619 million at a $7.6 billion valuation. Ari Emanuel and Patrick Whitesell — the firm’s top two executives — and a small group of other company insiders could take in close to $1.5 billion if […]
Here are the popular YouTubers with millions of fans that are losing their verified status and coveted grey checkmark thanks to a policy change (GOOG, GOOGL)
YouTube announced Thursday that it was overhauling the qualifications for creators to get verified on the platform. Those verified creators get a checkmark next to their names on YouTube — something of a status symbol for top creators. However, YouTube is also removing checkmarks from channels who no longer meet the new, stricter criteria. Currently, […]
Stocks close mixed as the US and China resume deputy-level trade talks
Stocks closed mixed on Thursday as the US and China restarted deputy-level trade talks after a nearly two-month stalemate. A Chinese delegation of about 30 officials meet with Trump administration officials to establish the groundwork for high-level talks in October. Investors also weighed the Federal Reserve’s decision to inject another $75 billion into financial markets […]
The best body oils you can buy
Body oils can provide hours and hours of soft, nourished skin that feels like you just left a fancy spa treatment. But not all are the same — some can sit on top of your skin as opposed to absorbing in, others can feel too oily. But we’ve done all the research to bring you […]
Lexus just unveiled its first-ever luxury yacht, a sleek watercraft that’ll cost about $3.6 million. Here’s a closer look.
Lexus unveiled the LY 650, its first-ever luxury yacht. The 65-foot watercraft made its debut in Boca Raton, Florida, on September 19. The new Lexus yacht will be shown at the 2019 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, and sales will launch on October 30. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Lexus is known for its […]