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Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on the debate stage.SAUL LOEB / AFPThe 2024 election has been full of memorable moments and unexpected twists.It began as a Trump-Biden rematch, then Biden dropped out and endorsed Kamala Harris.Photos show key moments in the 2024 election cycle and the Trump and Harris campaigns.The include former Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona, former Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, former Trump White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham, and former Vice President Dick Cheney. Vance and Walz faced off in the vice presidential debate in October.JD Vance and Tim Walz on the debate stage.Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesVance came…

Target and Anthropologie both sold autumnal decor for the fall season, from pillows to candles.Erin McDowell/Business InsiderI stopped by Target and Anthropologie a week before Halloween to shop their fall decor sections.I was surprised to find that both stores were already heavily pushing their winter holiday decor.Target had a bigger selection of fall home decor, but Anthropologie offered bigger discounts.The end of Halloween doesn’t have to mean the end of fall decor.After all, many people only start decorating their homes for Christmas after Thanksgiving.However, when I shopped at Target and Anthropologie in New York City a week before Halloween, I…

The service in South Korea is typically excellent, and tipping isn’t compulsory.Krissi Driver I moved from the US to South Korea in 2013, and there are some things I don’t miss about America. I love not having to rely on a car. The public transit here is clean, efficient, and reliable. I don’t miss America’s healthcare system or its drawn-out political campaigns. In 2013, I moved from Portland, Oregon, to Daegu, South Korea, to teach English. I intended to stay for one year, but I’m still living here over a decade later.I’ll always have roots in the US, but Daegu…

Denise Bellog and members of the New York Liberty’s Timeless TorchesCourtesy of Denise Bellog, Sarah Stier/Getty ImagesDenise Bellog, 71, grew up dancing in New Jersey.She’s been a Timeless Torches dance team member for 16 years.She doesn’t let her struggle with hearing loss stop her from pursuing her passion.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Denise Bellog. It has been edited for length and clarity.Performing arts has been a part of my life since childhood in Newark, New Jersey. In middle school, I won an award for reciting poetry, and I was lucky enough to experience some really great…

Seabourn Quest is one of its parent company, Carnival Corp’s most luxurious cruise ships.Brittany Chang/Business Insider oldest vessel is 26 years old. But Quest is relatively dated compared to the rest of Seabourn’s fleet, which averages eight years old.As such, expect some small design details reflecting its 2011 birth year, such as lower ceilings and some less-than-modern furniture.Mass-market cruise lines like Carnival are beloved for their relatively affordable fares.Seabourn Quest has eight bars and restaurants.Brittany Chang/Business InsiderHowever, indulging in desirable add-ons like specialty restaurants can quickly balloon the cost of your Carnival vacation.Luxury companies like dining room with the seriousness…

Jason Redmond / AFP via Getty Images Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks during the Microsoft Build conferenceKey TakeawaysMicrosoft stock slumped on Thursday after the company’s current-quarter revenue outlook fell short of Wall Street estimates, overshadowing a better-than-expected fiscal first quarter. Growth as Microsoft’s cloud-computing unit is expected to slow this quarter as the company continues to struggle to meet surging AI demand. Analysts remained bullish on the stock, citing an expected reacceleration of cloud growth.Shares of Microsoft (MSFT) slid on Thursday after the company’s revenue forecast fell short of Wall Street’s estimates and the cloud computing giant struggles to meet…

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best gifts for college students include a mix of academic-focused and lifestyle gifts to keep them engaged and entertained away from home.Lauren Savoie/Business InsiderCollege students want gifts that are functional yet cool, fit in their dorm room or apartment, and make their lives easier. The best gifts for college students satisfy all this and more. We’ve rounded up a list of the best gifts for college students to help you out as you shop for the young adults in your life this year.This gift guide includes…

North Korean forces potentially joining the war in Ukraine would be a major escalation.Kim Won Jin/AFP via Getty ImagesNorth Korea fighting alongside Russia would be a serious escalation to the Ukraine war.NATO and Western allies are facing pressure to respond — but have historically been hesitant.Experts criticized a lack of decisive Western strategy in countering the threat.Western allies have options to react to the threat of North Korean troops in Russia, but are hamstrung by fears of escalation, military experts told Business Insider.On Monday, the Pentagon said that 10,000 North Korean troops had been shipped to Russia for training and…

This lock could be a hidden Mickey.Disney Channel Disney Channel’s “Halloweentown” premiered in 1998 and was the first in a series of four movies. It makes real-world references to the Egyptian “Book of the Dead” and Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.”  There is one mystery creature that is still not referenced in the cast list. Marnie references an old werewolf movie.”The Wolf Man” came out in 1941.Disney ChannelWhen Grandma Aggie gives the Cromwell kids Halloween gifts, Marnie notices a necklace with a pentagram design. She says that Lon Chaney had one “when he got bitten by that werewolf,” a pretty obscure reference to the 1941…

Jeff Fusco / Getty Images for ComcastKEY TAKEAWAYSComcast on Thursday said in its third-quarter earnings call that it is considering spinning off its cable network portfolio into a separate company.The separation would not include the broadcast network NBC or streaming platform Peacock, Comcast president Mike Cavanagh said in the call.The company, which is struggling with cord-cutting, also reported mixed third-quarter results that included a year-over-year loss of 365,000 cable customers.Comcast (CMCSA) on Thursday said in its third-quarter earnings call that it is considering spinning off its cable network portfolio into a separate company.The separation would not include the broadcast network…