Costco plans to open 31 locations this year, including roughly 24 in the US

 Posted on March 26, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  358 words  |  Noelle Montes

Redeem now Costco says it will open roughly 24 new locations in the US and seven international warehouses.Revenue from membership fees grew faster than sales for the quarter after a crackdown on membership sharing.The wholesale club currently has 871 locations in 14 countries around the world. Costco plans to open 31 new locations this year, including approximately 24 in the US and the company's sixth location in China in early 2024. [Read More]

I'm a professional baker. I tried 3 boxed white-cake mixes to see which is the best.

 Posted on March 26, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1142 words  |  Zora Stowers

I'm a baker and I made white cake using boxed mixes from Pillsbury, Duncan Hines, and Betty Crocker. The Duncan Hines cake was moist, not overly sweet, and the fluffiest of the three. The cakes from Pillsbury and Betty Crocker were good, too, but I had a few minor issues with them.  I compared Pillsbury's Moist Supreme, Duncan Hines' Perfectly Moist, and Betty Crocker's Super Moist white cake mixes. [Read More]

Why Carlyle made an $800 million private credit bet on Park County, the company behind 'South Park'

 Posted on March 26, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  856 words  |  Kary Bruening

Redeem now Private-equity and -credit firm Carlyle has closed an $800 million credit facility to Park County.Park County is the production company behind hits like "South Park" and Broadway's "The Book of Mormon."Carlyle MD Ben Fund discussed the firm's entertainment strategy and how the deal took shape. As Hollywood's ties to Wall Street credit managers deepen, one of the private asset world's biggest lenders is staking a sizable bet on an iconic entertainment brand. [Read More]

'Does Airbnb allow pets?': How to find reservations on Airbnb that allow pets

 Posted on March 25, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  991 words  |  Aldo Pusey

Redeem now It's easy to find homes on Airbnb that allow pets by filtering your results when searching for a place to stay.You can filter your search results by "House Rules" to find places that accommodate pets.Some homes that allow pets may require an extra pet fee or cleaning fees.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Whether it's for a quick overnight stay or a long vacation, it's easy to find an Airbnb that accommodates pets, so that the furry members of your family can come along too. [Read More]

38 vintage photos that will make you laugh

 Posted on March 25, 2024  |  8 minutes  |  1678 words  |  Kary Bruening

Updated These vintage photos show that laughter truly is a universal language. Plenty of hilarious moments have been perfectly captured over the years. From a dog in curlers to the Stooges slurping soup, these photos are sure to crack you up. Laughter is a universal language. From animals acting like humans to famous people — Audrey Hepburn, the Three Stooges — in funny scenarios, these vintage photos are sure to bring a smile to your face. [Read More]

I repossess private yachts worth up to $20 million when owners default on their loans. Here's what h

 Posted on March 25, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  872 words  |  Aldo Pusey

Redeem now Ken Cage repossesses high-end luxury assets like yachts and jets whose owners have failed to pay their loans. Since 2005, Cage's team has repossessed 2,000 boats, some of which are worth as much as $20 million. Here's what his job is like, as told to freelance writer Jenny Powers. I first met my buddy Bob Weeks when we were 10 years old, growing up in the suburbs of Philadelphia. [Read More]

The 10 most popular YouTubers at the beginning of the decade and where they are now

 Posted on March 25, 2024  |  7 minutes  |  1384 words  |  Noelle Montes

YouTube has dramatically grown in the last decade, turning into a place where creators can earn money, launch their careers, and become viral stars.While YouTube is now dominated by names like PewDiePie and Dude Perfect, the platform's most popular creators 10 years ago featured names like NigaHiga, Fred, and KevJumba.These were the 10 most subscribed-to creators at the start of the decade, and where these 2010 stars are now.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. [Read More]

The 20 Greatest Power Hitters Of All-Time

 Posted on March 25, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  650 words  |  Noelle Montes

YouTube We all know that Barry Bonds hit more home runs than any other player in Major League Baseball history. Even if we ignore the Performance Enhancing Drugs allegations, that doesn't necessarily mean he was the greatest slugger of all-time. But how do we compare power hitters? Home runs is one measure. But that hurts players like Hank Greenberg, who only played 13 seasons. We could also use Slugging Percentage (SLG). [Read More]

8 presidents you had no idea were left-handed

 Posted on March 24, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  505 words  |  Noelle Montes

Only eight United States presidents have been left-handed.Harry S. Truman wrote left-handed as a child, but was forced by his parents to write right-handed.Bill Clinton was the third consecutive president to be left-handed. For much of history, left-handedness was looked down upon, and often lefties were forced into becoming righties. Thus, only a handful of presidents have been left-handed, though the number of lefties has increased dramatically over the last 50 years, as left-handedness has become widely accepted. [Read More]

9 signs you're good in bed, according to experts

 Posted on March 24, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1129 words  |  Zora Stowers

Redeem now Enjoying sex and being open-minded are signs you might be good in bed. Feeling confident, attentive, and eager to please your partner are also good signs. You might also be good in bed if you know what needs to be done to reach your peak.  The act of sex may be a normal conversation piece nowadays, but one thing people tend to still play coy about is the topic of good sex. [Read More]