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Charlie Tran always knows what items are his. He labels everything with his initials. Loading audio narration… In recent years, the 28-year-old tech consultant from Texas purchased monogrammed button-down shirts, a Yeti cup etched with his name, an intialed stationery set, and more.”Everyone’s trying to find themselves, especially in this day and age, by using social media and copying influencers,” Tran said. “But that’s not what I want anymore. I want something of my own.”So he’s been personalizing his belongings.Monograms aren’t flashy by any means — you might miss them if you’re not looking hard enough — but they’ve become…

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Benjamin Phillips, 26, who is based in Seattle. He is a business program manager for Minecraft at Microsoft. Business Insider has verified his job applications and employment; Microsoft declined to comment for this story. This piece has been edited for length and clarity. Loading audio narration… When I was about 9 years old, my dad got us our first Xbox, and it changed our world. I’m the oldest of three boys, and when we weren’t playing sports outside, we were always playing Call of Duty or Halo together.Xbox was my introduction…

New York City’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is making good on his campaign promise of taxing the rich. Loading audio narration… On Thursday, Mamdani and New York Governor Kathy Hochul jointly announced a new tax proposal aimed at wealthy people who own second homes in the city.The proposed pied-à-terre tax would tax luxury homes worth more than $5 million and could raise up to $500 million in revenue for New York City, according to the Hochul Administration.The policy is splitting expert opinion — dividing academics, think tank researchers, and analysts among familiar lines.Supporters see it as a practical way to…

Two of the biggest personalities in digital media, Alex Cooper and Alix Earle, are feuding, and the internet has a favorite. Loading audio narration… Data from two social listening firms, Muck Rack and Sprout Social, showed higher negative sentiment toward Cooper than toward Earle since the public feud kicked off late last week.That’s not to say anyone’s truly “winning” this clash. Earle has seen negative commentary about her increase since the feud began, and Cooper entered the dispute riding a prior wave of negative sentiment. Sprout Social said negative sentiment around Cooper was already high before the spat began. The…

OnlyFans is an internet business marvel: low costs, huge profits, nonstop growth. But every time it goes looking for mainstream capital, it runs into the same problem: Investors are scared of buying into a porn company. Loading audio narration… Our newest reminder of this tension comes from the Financial Times, which reports that OnlyFans’ parent company is close to an investment deal with Architect Capital that would value it north of $3 billion — down meaningfully from previous targets.It’s one of a series of data points about OnlyFans’ difficulty in attracting investors. In 2022, it took a run at going…

Under the cherry blossoms lining NYC’s City Hall Park, a new metal-and-glass structure stands. Loading audio narration… It’s called the City Hall Deliverista Hub — a first-of-its-kind rest stop for the roughly 80,000 delivery workers who zip through the city, transporting lunches, Amazon packages, and other online orders. Worker advocates hope it’s the first of many.It’s a few blocks from Business Insider’s newsroom, so I went to see it the day after a much-ballyhooed April 7 ribbon-cutting, hoping to interview delivery drivers about their first impressions.It was locked. I went back on April 15. Still locked. I returned on April…

I fell in love with the idea of Paris at a very early age. I didn’t know how I would do it, but I was certain that I’d someday call the City of Lights my home. Loading audio narration… By 2014, I was studying abroad in Paris and living my dream — but it wasn’t living up to my expectations.The lavish meals and fabulous apartments I’d envisioned for myself were well out of my price range. The metro I’d idealized wasn’t fashionable and fast, but often unreliable, overcrowded, and lacking AC.I’d thought at least I’d get a chance to perfect…

FOX Business host Larry Kudlow discusses the state of the American economy under the Trump administration on ‘Kudlow.’ If you missed the April 15 tax deadline, penalties and interest have already begun to accrue – but there are still actions you can take to limit the impact. Experts say taxpayers should file immediately, even if they can’t pay their full bill, and pay as much as they can to avoid the steepest penalties. Those who still owe can apply for a payment plan to manage the remaining balance.The IRS says most applicants receive immediate approval or denial when applying for…

We’ve all heard the horror stories of unemployed people sending out hundreds of job applications into a void with barely a response, much less an interview. Loading audio narration… Recent job indicators suggest this is shaping up to be one of the most challenging job markets for new college graduates in recent memory, with AI and shifting workforce priorities creating an uncertain landscape for young people entering the workforce.After 25 years of working with thousands of students and recent college graduates, and interviewing young adults for my book, “Getting In Is Not: Blueprint for Success Beyond Grades, Test Scores, and…

For many college seniors, the toughest assignment this spring might be their job hunt. Loading audio narration… Grads are still finding roles, though it often takes more time and hustle, several campus career advisors told Business Insider.”Soon-to-be graduates are getting jobs, but job searches are long, and hiring is slow,” said Jennifer Neef, executive director of the career center at the University of Illinois.The challenge is showing up in the data. The unemployment rate for recent college graduates rose to about 5.7% at the end of 2025, up from about 5.3% in the third quarter, according to the New York…