The 3 biggest challenges US homeowners and renters are facing right now

businessinsider.com 6/18 11:22P mros@insider.com (Martina Nacach

US houses are sitting vacant while many Americans can t afford to move. Grace Cary/Getty Images Harvard researchers released their annual housing market report in June. Rising vacancies and steep cost of living were headlines for both renters and...

'It's harder than ever to raise a fund.' Here's one emerging manager's advice.

businessinsider.com 6/18 11:00P mrussell@businessinsider.com (Me

Nisha Dua. BBG Ventures Just as venture capital is converging around a few startups, the same is happening for funds. "It's harder than ever to raise a fund as an emerging manager," says venture capitalist Nisha Dua. Her advice to those investors...

Mastercard's former CMO says we're entering a 'golden era' for marketing

businessinsider.com 6/17 5:12A lsiciliano@insider.com (Leon Sic

Raja Rajamannar is the former chief marketing and communications officer of Mastercard. Courtesy of Mastercard Raja Rajamannar sees AI as both a threat and an opportunity in marketing. AI's widespread use leads to a "sea of sameness," making...

The World Cup is coming to Atlanta. Small businesses hope it pays off.

businessinsider.com 6/16 4:16A insider@insider.com (Janelle Jon

Cyrei Daniel owns the bakery Sweet Me Good. Piera Moore for BI Atlanta business owners are investing in products, staffing, and marketing ahead of the World Cup. Some hope for significant revenue gains from international visitors. Others worry...

We spent 3 weeks in Europe. Halfway through our trip, I realized we really should've followed Rick...

businessinsider.com 6/15 1:48A insider@insider.com (Patrick Dun

We (not pictured) packed way too much for our European travels and ended up regretting it. Riska/Getty Images I spent three weeks traveling around Europe with my wife, and we completely overpacked. Lugging our big bags around was miserable, and...

The economy keeps adding jobs. Why are so many people having trouble finding one?

businessinsider.com 6/13 11:03P insider@insider.com (Madison Hof

The US is adding jobs on net, but it s still a tough time to be job-searching. Scott Olson/Getty Images The job market is showing revived strength, despite big-name companies announcing layoffs. The...

Welcome to swag socialism: New Yorkers waited hours in line for Mamdani's affordable World Cup...

businessinsider.com 6/12 10:50P sbradley@businessinsider.com (Sy

New Yorkers waited hours in line for Zohran Mamdani s limited-edition $50 World Cup jerseys. Sydney Bradley/BI New York City's swag (democratic) socialist renaissance has arrived. Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled an affordable Big Apple-themed World...

I went to one of Mamdani's COGE hearings. New Yorkers didn't talk much about budget cuts.

businessinsider.com 6/12 10:42P allisonkelly@businessinsider.com

Zohran Mamdani recently created his answer to DOGE — the NYC Commission on Government Efficiency. Getty Images, Allie Kelly Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched COGE, New York's new government efficiency effort. The commission is hosting hearings where...

How Business Listings Protect Enterprise Brand Identity

advicelocal.com 6/11 2:00A Bernadette Coleman

For enterprise and multi-location brands, that first impression won’t always come through their website. Business listing management distributes data across mapping apps, directories and search...

The World Cup is turning this American city into a temporary Scottish outpost

businessinsider.com 6/10 11:51P rshahidi@insider.com (Roya Shahi

Doug Ewen (L) and Jimmy Stewart (R) with a group of friends at the Trinity Brewhouse in Providence. The group is a part of the Tartan Army. Lucy Lu for BI Rory Phillips-Hunter was in tears when he watched Scotland beat Denmark at the FIFA World...

My father and I started a parking lot clean-up business. It's been 45 years, and my family-run...

businessinsider.com 6/6 3:47A insider@insider.com (Alexandra F

The author started a small business with his family. Courtesy of Brian Winch As a kid, Brian Winch helped his father clean parking lots to support their family. Years later, he turned it into a business, and his brothers joined in. Now, he helps...

Mark Cuban's job-search advice in the AI era: Look at small businesses

businessinsider.com 6/3 12:00A tspirlet@insider.com (Thibault S

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban. Bloomberg/Getty Images Mark Cuban advised job seekers to look at small businesses in their search. He pushed back on concerns that AI would reduce hiring at these firms. "They need the help. Kids coming out of...

An NYC bar promised free drinks if the Knicks win. Its owner is using Kalshi to hedge the risk.

businessinsider.com 6/2 8:03A bshimkus@insider.com (Ben Shimku

An NYC bar is leaning into the city s Knicks-mania with a freebie promotion. Kalshi says a sports bet is insurance for the small business. Jason Miller/Getty Images An NYC bar is offering a free drink promotion during game one of the NBA Finals....

Many tourists overlook the toe of 'The Boot' in Italy, but I think it's one of the most underrated...

businessinsider.com 6/2 2:55A insider@insider.com (Jenna Curci

Tropea is one of the most popular coastal towns in Calabria. maudanros/Getty Images I've traveled to Calabria, the southernmost region of mainland Italy, regularly since I was a kid. The underrated area has diverse landscapes and is relatively...

A data center opponent was arrested after police said he threatened a local official

businessinsider.com 5/30 10:11P lloydlee@insider.com (Lloyd Lee)

Dixon resident Harley Delander was arrested after police said he threatened a local official over a data center development opportunity. Courtesy Harley Delander An Illinois man said he tried to organize a protest around a data center development...