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The End of De Minimis Exemption Is Creating Chaos for Small Businesses

The end of a long-standing duty exemption for low-value items is creating chaos for small American businesses. Peri Olson, founder of Diesel and Lulu’s, a boutique business that brings seasonal premium European apparel to US shoppers, told Business Insider that she feels like her goods are facing a “hostage situation” at the hands of customs.... Read More

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September 6, 2025

I Deleted Every App on My Phone; It Changed Every Aspect of My Life

The past year has been all about getting rid of toxic traits and relationships. I ended romantic relationships that drained me. I distanced myself from false friends. I walked away from professional situations that left me burned out, and I cut back on alcohol after realizing it had become more of a crutch than a... Read More

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September 6, 2025

Trump’s Intel Deal Is Drawing Praise From an Unusual Place

President Donald Trump’s Intel deal is earning him some measure of approval from an unexpected corner: progressives. After Trump announced a plan for the US government to take a roughly 9.9% stake in the iconic US tech company, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont offered cautious praise for the move. Other progressives say they have little... Read More

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I’m a Yale Senior, Raised m for My AI Startup: How I Manage My Time.

September 6, 2025

I’m a Yale Senior, Raised $3m for My AI Startup: How I Manage My Time.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Nathaneo Johnson, 21, who co-founded Series, an AI-powered social network. His education and startup funding have been verified by Business Insider. The following has been edited for length and clarity. People are used to only focusing on one objective at a time. We’re told you can... Read More

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