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My friend and I flew to Portugal through a popular airline. The red flags began months before we took off.
Why We Won’t Fly TAP Air Portugal Again: A Tale of Cancellations and Poor Service

I flew Portugal’s national airline, TAP Air Portugal, to Lisbon and Madeira. I experienced multiple canceled flights and overbooking.

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I'm a luxury car dealer who thought the Cybertruck would be the hottest drop of our lifetime. Now I'm struggling to sell it.
Cybertruck’s Decline: From Status Symbol to Struggling Market

Car dealer George Saliba told BI the Cybertruck was initially viewed as a status symbol and attracted wealthy buyers. Now, he says the market is down.

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I founded an athleisure brand and voted for Trump 3 times. Here's why tariffs could be bad for business.
How Cuts Clothing Founder Steven Borrelli Balances Support for Trump with Business Realities

Cuts Clothing founder Steven Borrelli says he supports President Trump’s America First agenda. But he told BI that tariffs will hurt businesses.

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I visited the site of Tesla's LA diner before it opened. The building is already changing Hollywood's horizon.
Tesla Diner & Drive-In: A Retro-Futuristic Restaurant Concept in Los Angeles

Construction on Elon Musk’s Tesla Diner seems to be close to completion. Here’s an early look at the 1950s-inspired restaurant and EV charging station.

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I've visited 89 countries and hundreds of cities. My favorite place is an underrated European gem that outshines Paris and London.
Why Salzburg, Austria, is John Lovell’s Top Travel Destination

John Lovell, 60, is a lifelong traveler. Of all countries and cities he’s visited, Salzburg, Austria is his favorite. Here’s why.

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A couple who lives part-time in Bali spent .7 million building 2 luxury villas that they rent out for parties
Inside Kasianda: The Luxury Bali Villas Built for Milestone Events and Vacations

Justin and Annabelle Parfitt spend half the year in Bali, where they built a $1.7 million compound and now run a short-term rental business.

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We bought and renovated a laundromat for 5,000, not knowing much about the business. We don't make a lot money, but here's why it's still worth the investment.
How Erin and Jon Carpenter Transformed a Laundromat into a Community Hub in Charleston

Erin and Jon Carpenter bought a run-down laundromat in Charleston, South Carolina. It doesn’t bring in a lot of money but the reward is well worth it.

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Airlines are loving the Airbus A380 again. See where you can fly on the world's largest passenger jet this summer.
The Airbus A380’s Revival: A Look at Airlines Keeping the Superjumbo in the Skies

Emirates has the most Airbus A380 jets, but you can also enjoy the double-decker experience on British Airways, Qantas, Singapore Airlines and more.

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I started my freelance writing side hustle making a penny a word. Now, I'm making K a month and couldn't be happier.
How Tanveer Singh Quit His Job and Built a $5,000/Month Freelance Career

Tanveer Singh felt stuck in his corporate job. He started freelancing as a ghost writer making practically nothing but he never gave up.

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'Emily in Paris' season 5 is on the way, but one major character won't be returning. Here's what we know.
Emily in Paris Season 5 Set to Film in Rome and Paris With Major Cast Changes

Season five of the hit Netflix show "Emily in Paris" is set to begin filming in Rome in May.

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President Trump is pushing for the Great American Manufacturing Revival. Americans aren't interested.
Inside Trump’s Deportation Raids and His Push for ‘Manly Jobs’ in America

In this Sunday edition of BI Today, we’re talking about Trump’s push to bring back manufacturing, and Americans’ disinterest in it.

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I was furloughed from my global public health job due to the USAID freeze. Foreign aid makes the US safer and stronger.
Kirsten Weeks on the Risks of Cutting Foreign Assistance

American soft power is threatened as USAID pauses programs, says Kirsten Weeks, a global public health leader with over 25 years’ experience.

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Recession fashion is on its way
How Recession Changes Fashion: Quiet Luxury and Basics

Past recessions saw fashion draw back into minimalism, neutrals, and conservative cuts. Experts told BI they expect similar.

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I couldn't afford rent in Paris, so I moved in with 12 priests
How a Room in a Rectory Became My Home in Paris

I moved to Paris for college but my grant didn’t cover rent. I found a room in a rectory with 12 priests and other students, and I loved it.

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Trump's White House Easter Egg Roll is brought to you by Big Tech
2025 White House Easter Egg Roll: A Corporate Celebration

The White House partnered with Meta, Amazon, YouTube, and other companies for this year’s Easter Egg Roll.

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White House Claims Harvard Letter Was an ‘Unauthorized’ Mistake: What Happens Next?
White House Claims Harvard Letter Was an ‘Unauthorized’ Mistake: What Happens Next?

The April 11 letter set off a public feud between the White House and Harvard University.

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Trump Targets Chinese Ships with New Port Fees to Revive U.S. Shipping

The Trump administration on Thursday announced fees on Chinese-built vessels.

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5 Ways This Fund Helps You Survive Market Volatility
5 Ways This Fund Helps You Survive Market Volatility

Katie Stockton manages the Fairlead Tactical Sector ETF, which can allocate and reallocate resources during volatility rather than being tied to an index.

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Elliott Management Invests in HPE and Signals Big Changes Ahead

Activist Elliott Management could help spur a great opportunity for shareholders now that the firm has a stake in Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

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Trump Slaps New Port Fees on Chinese Ships in Latest Trade Crackdown
Trump Slaps New Port Fees on Chinese Ships in Latest Trade Crackdown

The Trump administration on Thursday announced fees on Chinese-built vessels.

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