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A $935 million Powerball jackpot went 3 months without a winner. But for some past lottery winners, life became worse after snagging the win.

24 states and Washington, DC have legalized recreational marijuana. Cannabis is legal for medical purposes in 38 states and DC.

Apple is now worth trillions, but it almost didn't make it this far and struggled in the 1990s until Steve Jobs returned as CEO.

Theranos' Elizabeth Holmes was sentenced to 11.25 years in a women's prison in Bryan, Texas, but BOP records show her term has been shortened 2 years.

The richest American families accumulated their billion-dollar fortunes in different ways, from publishing and cosmetics to retail and hotels.

The Airbus A380 superjumbo was supposed to be a game-changing icon, but its inefficient four engines proved to be one of its biggest downfalls.

Dress Barn, A&P, and Borders are just a few chains you may never set foot in again, though some brands could see an e-commerce revival.

Microaggressions and unconscious bias are everywhere. We identified some of the most common, and what to say or do instead.

Bill and Melinda Gates were worth over $100 billion and raised three kids during their 27-year-long marriage. In 2021, they officially divorced.

Someone scored the $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot from a ticket purchased in Maine. Here are the first 3 things the winner should do.

The Mega Millions jackpot just hit $1.35 billion. Tickets cost $2 each, and the next drawing is scheduled for 11 p.m. ET on Friday, January 13.

Elon Musk's net worth has soared since onset of the pandemic. And even when he loses billions, he's still significantly wealthier than Jeff Bezos.

The Costco Auto Program allows members to buy discounted cars from participating dealerships. Here is how the Costco car buying program works.

Business Insider Intelligence looks at the drivers behind the increasing number of insurtech companies and how they are impacting others in the insurance industry in 2022.

Only 10 other billionaires, including Amazon's Jeff Bezos and Tesla's Elon Musk, have fortunes worth over $100 billion.

The identity of Bitcoin's mysterious creator is at the center of a Florida lawsuit that seeks to claim half of Satoshi Nakamoto's $54 billion stake.

Summary List Placement; Laurene Powell Jobs is much more than just Steve Jobs' widow.

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Amazon announced on Tuesday that CEO Jeff Bezos will step down from his role in the third quarter of 2021, CNBC reported.

That means they're susceptible to the same psychological preferences and cognitive biases that affect the rest of us. Simple tweaks to the way you speak and hold yourself can make you seem much more likable, competent, and hirable in their…

Warren Buffett, age 90, has some advice for the youth: read extensively, polish your communication skills, and find a job you love.

These days, Sergey Brin is one of the wealthiest and most powerful people in tech.

At Squaremouth, a travel insurance comparison site, employees vote on whether their coworkers get a raise.; If a majority of the company votes in favor of the raise, then it gets approved — but none of the votes are anonymous.; Squaremouth…

Michael Ellison, CEO of the nonprofit Codepath.org, recently posted on LinkedIn about an experience he had 14 years ago that launched his career.

The 2018 midterm elections are in just three days away, and the stakes couldn't be higher as Democrats seek to take back the House of Representatives and minimize Republican gains in the Senate, in the first congressional elections since…

If you're wondering whether you can come in late or leave work early to cast your vote in the 2018 midterm elections on November 6, the short answer is, it depends on where you work.

When it comes to the best internship programs, it's a given that you won't just be fetching coffee. Hopefully, the program ends with a job offer.

When Justin McLeod was first pitching his idea for dating app Hinge, few people believed he'd be successful.

Sally Boyle attributes much of her career success to having some "fantastic" managers. "They knew to spend time with me, understanding what would really light my fire and what would make me succeed."

Salary, perks, and office culture are often amongst the top considerations for job seekers — and it's no different for students and grads applying to internships.