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The ghosts of St. George are eerie.Matej Divizna/Getty Images In the tiny Czech town of Lukova, there is a church that has stood for hundreds of years. It was abandoned in 1968, when the roof fell through during a funeral. People avoided the church because it was haunted, so it now houses dozens of life-size “ghosts.” In the town of Luková in the Czech Republic sits St. George’s Church, but it’s not your typical place of worship.In 2012, an artist installed dozens of statues of ghostlike figures that still haunt the place to this day.Jakub Hadrava placed his statues there…

Dunkin’, Starbucks, and Dutch Bros all have seasonal fall coffee menus. Meredith SchneiderI tried had almost no trace of pumpkin-pie spices. However, I did taste a hint of nuttiness that I associate with actual pumpkins. The smooth, sweet caramel added a lot to the drink. Mixed with the other flavors, it almost tasted smoky, which felt very autumnal to me.Additionally, when the sweetened cold foam on top seeped into the drink, it added a lovely creamy texture. Then, I headed to Starbucks.Starbucks is known for its Pumpkin Spice Latte. Meredith SchneiderI took a right out of the Dutch Bros’ parking…

Getty Images; Jenny Chang-Rodriguez/BIThe betting site Polymarket has emerged as a hot topic in the 2024 presidential race.Trump has a 66% chance of winning based on bets there. National polls generally show the race tied.Wagers in its pop culture section show the bro-y vibe of the site: Zyn, Andrew Tate, and Hawk Tuah.I am not an expert in gambling, markets, or presidential politics. But I feel confident that I’m an expert in assessing the “vibe” of an online space.And when it comes to the wagering site Polymarket — to get a sense of the people who are placing wagers —…

Ethan Miller/Getty, Jeff Swensen/Getty, Tyler Le/BIThis post originally appeared in the Insider Today newsletter.You can sign up for , writes Business Insider’s Matthew Fox. And it could eventually change how we view any potential outcome, not just future elections.Kalshi, which has attracted more than $100 million in election-related bets, is currently one of the most popular apps in the Apple App Store. The trading app Robinhood also , citing their ability to quickly adapt to the latest news and the fact participants are invested in the outcome.This election will serve as a good test of that theory, as there’s a…

The setting was an explicit nod toward January 6, even if her speech wasn’t mainly about that.Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty ImagesHarris delivered a “closing argument” speech at the same spot Trump held his January 6 rally.It was the VP’s last chance at crystallizing the message of her short-lived campaign.But it also highlighted some of the challenges her campaign has faced.On Tuesday evening, exactly one week out from the end of the 2024 race, Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a speech in the heart of Washington, DC that her campaign described as their “closing argument.”By the conventions of modern presidential campaigns,…

Nisha Dua and Susan Lyne, cofounders BBG Ventures.BBG VenturesNew York-based BBG Ventures has raised a new $60 million fund.The latest fund will invest in both female founders and those with diverse backgrounds.New investors in the fund include Pivotal Ventures, California Endowment, and Mizuho.Only a handful of VCs sought out women entrepreneurs when AOL media execs Susan Lyne and Nisha Dua launched BBG Ventures in 2014 to exclusively back female founders. Ten years later, the seed stage fund has raised a new $60 million fund and is moving beyond just backing female founders to any entrepreneur from a diverse background.”This is…

Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund is planning to focus more on the domestic economy. Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesSaudi Arabia’s wealth fund has pumped billions into global entertainment, sports, and infrastructure.Now the Kingdom plans to cut its foreign investment to prioritize domestic spending.AI is the new focus of investment as Saudi Arabia looks to position itself as a global technology hub.Saudi Arabia is pulling back on its global spending spree to focus on domestic investments.Yasir Al Rumayyan, governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), said on Tuesday the kingdom planned to reduce the proportion of foreign investments made by the sovereign wealth fund…

My family and I took the Lake Express ferry across Lake Michigan.Jessica SteinhoffMy family and I spent about $750 to take a roundtrip ferry across Lake Michigan.We took our car on the ferry, which accounted for the majority of our expenses.The trip was relaxing, but next time, I’ll rent a car at our destination.As one of the most populous cities in the US, Chicago has some pretty terrible traffic. However, I have to brave it several times a year when traveling between Wisconsin and Michigan for work and family events.By the time I reach my destination, I usually have a…

Sha Hanting/China News Service/VCG via Getty ImagesUS real GDP grew at an annualized rate of 2.8% in the third quarter of this year, less than the forecast.This means the economy is still growing healthily — even if it was weaker than expected.The report comes just before next week’s presidential election and Federal Reserve meeting.In the third quarter, US economic growth fell short of expectations but remained strong.A news release from the Bureau of Economic Analysis said real gross domestic product rose at an annualized rate of 2.8% in the third quarter of the year, less than the forecast of 3%.”The…

Alexander Pohl / NurPhoto / Getty ImagesKey TakeawaysGE HealthCare shares rose Wednesday morning after the former General Electric Segment posted a third-quarter earnings beat.Revenue was roughly in line with estimates, nearly flat year-over-year as the company said sales weakness in China has continued.Profits grew 25% from last year, as CEO Peter Arduini said the company’s “ongoing lean initiatives” are boosting profit margins.GE HealthCare (GEHC) reported better profits than expected for the third quarter as its sales were roughly in line with estimates.The medical technology manufacturer said Wednesday it generated $4.86 billion in revenue in the quarter, up slightly from $4.82…