The New York City MTA said on Twitter it removed benches from stations “to prevent the homeless from sleeping on them.” The since-deleted tweet sparked an immediate backlash from thousands of people on Twitter. A spokesperson for the MTA said the tweet “was posted in error.” Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the […]

Apple is close to finalizing a deal with Hyundai-Kia to manufacture an Apple-branded autonomous electric vehicle, sources previously told CNBC. A so-called Apple Car would put pressure on legacy automakers to increase their self-driving vehicle technologies, much like Tesla has done with EVs. An Apple car – known as Project Titan – has reportedly been on and off for years. Tesla […]

The GameStop rally may be petering out. However, the event tells us something about how investing could change, experts say. They predict more bubbles and less shorting of stocks. The stock market is known for being unpredictable and volatile, and any sense of normalcy was blown up during the recent GameStop rally. Most of us know the story by now: […]

Insider Intelligence publishes thousands of research reports, charts, and forecasts on the Banking industry. You can learn more about becoming a client here. The following is a preview of one Banking report, the AI in Banking Report. You can purchase this report here. AI in banking is maturing and entering the mainstream as financial institutions (FIs) roll out AI solutions […]

The official retirement age for most Americans is 67 years old. But that number largely matters for Social Security benefits. If you want to retire early, however, you will need a plan that relies primarily on your own savings and investments. Luckily, if you can save enough money now, you can fund your retirement by living off returns without draining […]

Good sheets help you sleep better, so it’s important to buy a set that’s comfortable and long-lasting.  We tested 13 sheets and consulted three experts to find the best sheets for every need. The L.L.Bean Percale Sheet Set, is our top pick; it’s soft, breathable, and made from durable extra-long-staple cotton. Read more: The best duvet covers Even if you […]

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. employment growth rebounded moderately in January and job losses in the prior month were deeper than initially thought, strengthening the case for a sizable relief package from the government to aid the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Labor Department’s closely watched employment report on Friday showed job losses in manufacturing and construction, two sectors which […]

Thousands of Amazon warehouse workers in Alabama will receive ballots next week to vote in a potentially historic union election. They will be casting those votes by mail, over the strenuous objections of Amazon, which is facing its most substantial unionization threat on U.S. soil to date. The online retail giant spent weeks fighting the mail-in balloting that the National […]

Tax returns are due on April 15 this year. The fastest and safest way to get your refund is e-filing and opting for direct deposit. Using this method, most filers get their refund within 21 days of submitting their tax return. See Personal Finance Insider’s picks for the best tax software » Most people dread doing their taxes, but many […]