More Gen Zers could ditch college this fall — and some schools are worried they might never fully recover

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A college enrollment crisis is likely coming this fall.It's a result of complications with the FAFSA form, along with a lower supply of high school seniors.The impact of the enrollment decline could be long-lasting for both students and colleges.

High school graduates aren't going to college like they used to.

Katharine Meyer, a fellow at the Brown Center on Education Policy at the nonprofit Brookings Institution, told Business Insider that colleges are "very...

A centuries-old Japanese ceramics maker has found itself at the center of the AI revolution

Japanese ceramics company Maruwa is banking on demand for its heat-dissipating products.

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Ceramics maker Maruwa is helping cool data centers amid the AI boom.The company has seen its shares double over the past year, the FT reported.Maruwa's 200-year history in ceramics contributes to its competitive edge.

The AI boom is driving a surge in data center construction that's sucking up tons of energy.

By 2030, data centers are expected to consume 35 gigawatts of power annually, up from 17...

I stayed in a balcony cabin on Royal Caribbean's 2 newest and largest cruise ships. One was clearly better — and $900 cheaper.

My balcony cabin on Wonder of the Seas (left) and Icon of the Seas (right) have a $130-per-person-per-day difference in 2024. The cheaper one was my favorite.

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Icon of the Seas and Wonder of the Seas are Royal Caribbean's newest and largest cruise ships.I stayed in both of their balcony staterooms — a $130-per-person-per-day difference.Icon's pricier cabin looked more modern but lacked the functionality and comfort of Wonder's.

Do you know what $900 could buy...

After getting hired, I started dating a man from the interview panel. It put targets on our backs and made promotions difficult.

The author, not pictured, married the man who interviewed her for a job.

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When I landed a job, I started dating a guy from the interview panel shortly after. We were outed as a couple, so the company struggled to promote us; we became targets for ridicule. We eventually got married and left the company together. 

I smoothed down the pink fabric of my blazer as I slid into the office chair for my job interview. On the other side of the rectangular meeting table, three...

I made Ina Garten's Italian wedding soup, and it's perfect for a rainy spring day

Ina Garten's Italian wedding soup is perfect for a rainy spring day.

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I recently made Ina Garten's Italian wedding soup. It features chicken meatballs, veggies, and her delicious broth. The soup is light and bright but still comforting. It's perfect for a rainy spring day. 

Spring doesn't guarantee sunshine, and sometimes, you still need a delicious soup to get you through the gloomy days.

When I spotted the recipe for Ina Garten's Italian wedding soup,...

I take a 40-minute bus ride once a week to shop at Trader Joe's. Here are 12 items I like to buy.

Once a week, I take a 40-minute bus ride to shop at Trader Joe's.

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I take a 40-minute bus trip to Trader Joe's every week to do my grocery shopping.Crispy jalapeño pieces, Japanese-style fried rice, and onions are some of the items I like to buy.I also shop for dark-chocolate orange sticks, salad kits, and ghost-pepper chips.

Every Saturday, I brave a 40-minute bus ride to Trader Joe's, where my partner and I shop weekly.

Like many Americans, we both work from home, so it's important...

The US economy may end up caught in a dreaded period of stagflation. 2 experts outline the scenario, and how to keep your money safe

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Slower growth and rising inflation has brought back distant cries that stagflation is coming. This would force interest rates to stay higher for longer, putting pressure on US businesses and consumers. One investor says anyone looking to hedge this risk should focus on fixed income.

A pair of economic reports has brought back a word no central banker ever wants to hear: stagflation.

The difficult scenario occurs when inflation rises...

How Lauren Sanchez's style has evolved, from carrying Birkins to wearing see-through dresses

Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos attend the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscars party.

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Lauren Sanchez is a former news anchor, the fiancée of Jeff Bezos, and a rising fashion star.Her style has notably evolved over the years from casual minidresses to see-through gowns.She's also become a fan of vibrant colors, including deep reds and neon yellows.

News anchor, helicopter pilot, actor, and mother can all be used to describe Lauren Sanchez.

But you could also call her a rising fashion...

A 110-year-old man says he's never had back pain and still drives his car every day. Here are his 6 longevity tips.

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Vincent Dransfield is 110, lives alone, and drives his car every day.He's also never had any major health issues like heart disease or cancer.He credits drinking milk every day and his social connections with helping him live longer.

At 110, the 8th oldest man in the world still drives his car every day.

Born in 1914, Vincent Dransfield recently told TODAY.com that he can still "manage to do everything" and lives alone in Little Falls, New Jersey, his home over the...

Insider Today: 'Stopover' travel hack

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Welcome back to our Saturday edition! Wait — don't put down that yummy dessert. One 38-year-old woman told Business Insider that instead of skipping treats, she lost 140 pounds in two years by eating more high-protein foods.

That's great news for foodies like myself. Keep reading for more good news to kick-start your...

I traveled between Canada and Seattle on a $64 car ferry and a $124 passenger ferry, and I wouldn't do the cheap option again

There are car ferries and passenger ferries you can take to get from Victoria to Seattle.

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I live in Victoria, Canada, and I think ferries are the best way to get to Seattle, Washington.There are passenger ferries and car ferries, so I tried both to see which is more worth it. Although it's nice to have a car if you want to do some shopping, I prefer the passenger ferry.

As a long-time resident of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, I love to take weekend trips to Seattle.

Flying...

I'm a 26-year-old software engineer making $75,000, and still dream of becoming a professional e-sports athlete. Here's how I balance work and my gaming endeavors

Andy "Andersin" Collins participating in the Windy City Valorant Open at Belong Gaming Arena in Schaumberg, IL.

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Andy Collins is a Valorant esports athlete in its Challengers League.An esports collegiate scholarship paid for most of his undergraduate and master's degrees.After working from 8 am to 5 pm, he practices and strategizes with his team for four hours.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Andy Collins, a 26-year-old software engineer from...

Russian troops advance and capture large parts of village after apparent Ukrainian blunder left front line unmanned

Ukrainian troops on the front line in the town of Avdiivka, November 8, 2023.

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A mistake by Ukrainian troops appears to have let Russian forces advance and capture large parts of a village.The incident occurred during a rotation between Ukraine's 47th and 115th Mechanized Brigades.It marks the second time a Ukrainian unit has failed on the eastern front in recent weeks.

A blunder by Ukrainian troops appears to have allowed Russian...

Photos of the 5 locations Taylor Swift mentions in her new album, 'The Tortured Poets Department'

"The Tortured Poets Department" is Taylor Swift's 11th album.

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Taylor Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," name-drops five locations in the US and UK.Some of these places, like London's The Black Dog pub, have found fame since the album's release.Here's what the five locations look like. 

Locations in the US and UK are enjoying newfound fame after Taylor Swift referenced them in her new album, "The Tortured Poets Department."

Among them are The...

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Old, unused, and 'twisty' — meet the obscure NY election-conspiracy law that just might get Trump convicted

Former President Donald Trump

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Hush-money prosecutors say their "entire case" rests on an obscure NY election conspiracy law.Attorneys specializing in state election law believe the statute has never been prosecuted.But two election law scholars said DA Alvin Bragg's novel strategy may well get Trump convicted.

At Donald Trump's hush money trial on Tuesday, a Manhattan prosecutor surprised law nerds in the audience by revealing that...

See how scientists uncover 50,000-year-old fossils from California's La Brea Tar Pits where saber-tooth cats and mammoths have been found

Located in Los Angeles, the La Brea tar pits are a piece of the ancient past stretching back 50,000 years.

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Scientists have been extracting huge fossils from the La Brea tar pits since 1913.Many of the animals lived during the Ice Age, as far back as 50,000 years ago.The tar pits have preserved an entire ecosystem, from mammoths to pollen.

Tens of thousands of years ago, dire wolves hunted ground sloths and camels while herds of gigantic mammoths lumbered past...

The red flags that will tell us when China's actually ready to invade Taiwan

Chinese citizens watch a video about China's military advancements at the Military Museum in Beijing on March 3, 2024.

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A host of warning signs point to China preparing for military action against Taiwan.Experts say China could be readying for a showdown over the island.US involvement, and Chinese leader Xi's goals, also factor into the timeline.

Tensions between China and Taiwan are reaching a boiling point, and many signs point to Chinese military action to...

I'm a millennial who manages Gen Zs. Here are 4 things my youngest employees have taught me.

Hannah Tooker with her Gen Z colleagues

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Hannah Tooker, a senior vice president at a marketing agency, has been a manager for six years.She told Business Insider she found managing Gen Z employees different from her fellow millennials.Tooker said Gen Z is more likely to say what they want and maintain a better work-life balance.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Hannah Tooker, a 32-year-old senior vice president of customer engagement at...

A Delta Boeing 767 made an emergency landing after its exit slide fell off midair

A Delta Airlines plane.

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A Delta flight from NYC to LA had to turn back after its emergency exit slide detached.The Boeing 767 landed safely at JFK about an hour after taking off.It is the latest in a string of safety mishaps to befall a Boeing plane.

A Boeing plane was forced to make an emergency landing on Friday after an emergency slide fell off the aircraft.

Delta Air Lines flight 520 from New York's JFK airport aborted its trip to LA on Friday and landed...