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Business Insider
13-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
What it takes to be a thriving Amazon seller making seven figures
Welcome back to our Sunday edition, where we spotlight some of our top stories and bring you behind the scenes of our newsroom. This week, we put a big question to BI readers: Can millennial dads really have it all? Many fathers told us they're feeling burned out trying to excel at work and be fully present at home. I get it. As a dad of two young kids, I do my best to be an active, present, and equal parenting partner. But I also see, every day, just how much of the heavy lifting my wife does. What's your take on the millennial dad paradox? Is true balance possible—or just a myth we're still chasing? We'd love to hear from you. The Supreme Court won't stop DOGE cuts. The mood in DC is bleak. For today's elite VCs, controversy can be good for deal flow. How Trump's immigration crackdown is changing Wall Street. Federal filings reveal how much Google is paying top talent. But first: Side hustle tips from the pros. If this was forwarded to you, sign up here. Download Business Insider's app here. This week's dispatch Inside an exclusive entrepreneurs' club Kathleen Elkins is the kind of journalist who preaches what she covers. She's been writing for years about real estate investing, e-commerce entrepreneurs, and side hustles. She has taken this coverage and put it to practical use: Last year, she started her own business selling pickleball paddles online. Kathleen recently profiled an exclusive group of Amazon sellers making seven figures in annual revenue. (No, she's not a member — maybe one day!) I sat down with Kathleen to learn more about these entrepreneurs and how they achieved their success. How did you find out about this niche community of thriving Amazon sellers? A previous source who I keep in touch with is super ingrained in the Amazon seller community and suggested I talk to one of the cofounders of Million Dollar Sellers. She put us in touch, we set up an intro call, and I pretty immediately knew that I wanted to proceed with a story about the community and how one gets into the exclusive club. What is it like to be a member of this club? How does one get into it, and what are the benefits? The cofounder I spoke to, Eugene Khayman, told me the two biggest perks of being a member are the Facebook Group and the events. He likened them to "a family reunion, where you're actually excited to see everybody there." He knows how difficult and lonely it can feel at times to sell to faceless customers, and the in-person events help him get fired up and gain positive momentum. After writing about e-commerce entrepreneurs for years, I decided to give it a go myself, mostly out of curiosity: Can anyone — including a journalist with some savings and a couple of free hours after work — make money selling things online? What does it really take? Turns out, a lot of time and effort. Starting a business, even as a side project, is all-consuming. I'll leave you with two takeaways: One, I'm going to have to spend money on Amazon ads. Two, keep talking to people in the e-commerce space who know what they're doing and get curious. As Eugene told me, "It's all about putting yourself in a room with people that are smarter than you." Fear and denial in DC For months, mass DOGE layoffs were stalled as a legal battle between the White House and advocacy groups played out. That all changed Tuesday, when the Supreme Court announced it wouldn't stand in the way of the Trump administration. BI spoke to 16 employees at federal agencies to gauge the reaction. Most used words like "fear," "uncertainty," "disheartening," and "bleak" to describe the mood within their agencies. Some expressed concern about their livelihoods and financial security, as well as the future of public service. " I can't see any of this ending well." What we know so far about how federal job cuts could play out It's not just Shaun Maguire When the Sequoia Capital partner called NYC mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani an "Islamist," it made national news and prompted two open letters. Instead of an apology or deleted tweet, however, Maguire only doubled down on his comments. The saga might just mark a new era in a post-pandemic tech ecosystem. Top investors have learned they can be loud, bold, and polarizing, and it won't impact their ability to secure deals. The venture capital "fame game." Also read: Trump's border policy hits Wall Street Though the financial industry isn't the obvious target of Trump's immigration crackdown, its effects are still being felt across hiring, travel, and dealmaking. Lawyers, executives, and business leaders told BI how Trump's border policy is changing their daily lives, from amending the language they use at the border to scrutinizing immigration compliance in M&A deals. Wall Street as a border town. Google salaries revealed The search and cloud giant keeps salary data confidential. However, publicly available work visa data filed with the US Labor Department offers a glimpse of how much it pays certain roles. Google has hired thousands of software engineers through this process. The data shows they can command salaries as high as $340,000 before equity and bonuses. See how much key roles make. This week's quote: "She always made it clear she would walk away when the time was right. She made enough money that she doesn't need to work." — Linda Yaccarino's friend on Yaccarino leaving her CEO role at X. Big Four internship season is in full swing. Here's how to get through the door at KPMG, according to three current interns. Grok, the AI chatbot from Elon Musk's xAI, explained. Companies have plans for extreme weather and workplace violence. Now, some are planning for ICE raids, too. Is your chatbot judging you? How Big Tech is cracking down on 'preachy' AI. Law firms' new competition is small, fast, cheap, and AI-driven — and it's not a law firm at all. These are the most popular AI coding tools among engineers.
Buzz Feed
11-07-2025
- Buzz Feed
'This Pillow Is A Miracle' For Back And Side Sleepers, And It's On Major Sale For Prime Day
If you're serious about the quality of your sleep, you know a top-notch pillow is nothing to scoff at (especially when it's on sale). If you're looking for a reset from your lump, flat pillows, or need some fresh pillows for a guest room, new apartment, or the couch, this two-pack of wildly popular Beckham pillows is it. With over 170,000 5-star ratings, these pillows are on sale for 20% off *plus there's an additional 20% off coupon* for a limited time on Amazon, down to just $ pillows are filled with a soft down alternative that helps them keep their plush shape and makes them a great pick for back, stomach and side sleepers alike. Hot sleepers will especially appreciate the pillows' cooling fiber and breathable cotton cover with a luxe 250-thread are obsessed with these pillows, with some writing they've been on a years-long hunt for the perfect pillow that led them here. Reviewers with back, neck, and shoulder pain especially love them for leaving them pain-free overnight, with one saying: 'This pillow is a miracle. I highly recommend this pillow if you are a back and side sleeper — [it] saved me a whole lot of pain!'Check out what other reviewers had to say about this two-pack of pillows below and grab them at a discount while this deal is still on! Promising reviews: 'You really want to buy these pillows! They fluffed out very nicely and made me feel like a queen in a fancy hotel. They are absolutely worth the price — soft, cool, but firm enough. I purchased more for myself and my daughter as a gift for her new apartment. You will not be disappointed. Oh, and if you need to know, I am a side sleeper. Have a great day!' —kenna34'It is the best pillow I have bought in years. I fall asleep on my side, and it supports my head and neck so well. No more numb arms while I sleep or pain in my shoulder blades the next day. It has substantially improved my sleep. Better than the fancy pillows at hotels! Worth the money.' —unhappy hair″I struggle with buying things of comfort without testing them out in store or feeling them before I purchase. I saw all the amazing reviews on these pillows and decided to give them a try. I am super happy with them. I am very picky when it comes to pillows because I easily get neck and back pain. I am also a mixed sleeper and sleep on my back as well as both sides. Using this pillow, it doesn't seem to make a difference what position I'm in; I've woken up every day without any pain at all. They are holding up very well, and I recommended them to some friends and family as well who have trouble picking pillows.' —Kathleen″The pillow arrives all smashed within a small box. Once out of the box and removed from the plastic wrap, follow the directions and aggressively fluff this pillow, then leave it alone for 24 hours. The pillow will take shape and soon become your dream come true! I spent good money on Sleep Number Pillows, and they don't hold a candle to these pillows, and I've given 2.5 years' time to 'like' those Sleep Number pillows! So glad I read the reviews on this pillow and ordered it. I no longer wake up in the middle of the night sure if this is why, but 'my hubby doesn't snore as loudly as he has before'. Order them!' — Kansas City Girl Get a set of two from Amazon for $38.39+ (originally $59.99 — clip coupon for this price; available in three sizes).
Glasgow Times
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
16 fan photos at Catfish and the Bottlemen Glasgow Green gig
Fans were all smiles as they looked forward to watching the BRIT award-winning band take to the stage. The multi-platinum-selling band, Catfish and the Bottlemen, will perform in East End tonight, Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Their show is just days before TRNSMT 2025, which will kick off at the popular park on Friday, where 50 Cent, Biffy Clyro and Snow Patrol will headline the three-day festival. Revellers soaked up the sun as they queued up to see the Cocoon rockers in action. READ MORE: Warning ahead of massive rock band's Glasgow gig in July READ MORE: ScotRail warning to TRNSMT travellers ahead of festival 16 fan photos at Catfish and the Bottlemen Glasgow Green gig (Image: Robert Perry) (Image: Robert Perry) (Image: Robert Perry) (Image: Robert Perry) (Image: Robert Perry) (Image: Robert Perry) (Image: Robert Perry) (Image: Robert Perry) (Image: Robert Perry) (Image: Robert Perry) (Image: Robert Perry) (Image: Robert Perry) (Image: Robert Perry) (Image: Robert Perry) (Image: Robert Perry) (Image: Robert Perry) READ MORE: Glasgow: Stage times revealed for TRNSMT 2025 this weekend They are known for their huge tunes including Cocoon, 7, Kathleen, Longshot, and Pacifier. At their show in the city, Catfish and the Bottleman will be joined by The Wombats and The Fratellis. Thousands of music fans are expected to flood into Glasgow this weekend as TRNSMT Festival makes its highly anticipated return.
Irish Daily Mirror
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Irish Daily Mirror
Mum of sons murdered by their dad campaigns to end killer's early release bid
A mum whose two sons were murdered by their evil father has told of the trauma of having to fight against him getting parole just over 10 years into his life sentence. Victims' rights campaigner Kathleen Chada said minimum sentencing needs to be introduced to stop killers from being able to apply for parole every few years. In 2013, Ms Chada's sons Eoghan and Ruairi were murdered by their father, Sanjeev who was handed a life in prison term the following year. The brute will be able to apply for parole again later this year, and Kathleen admitted she fears the day he will be set free. Speaking on the Grief Pod with Venetia Quick, Kathleen said: 'There is a possibility in the future that he will be paroled. I would like to think that that won't be for a long, long time yet. 'I am hoping, at the very least, that he will spend 25 to 30 years in prison and I will fight for that when it happens. 'I know that parole will be coming up towards the end of this year as he has the right to apply approximately every two years. 'I can't not think about it, and that's part of the problem, it is wrong.' Thanks to the efforts of Kathleen and others, changes were made to the Parole Act in 2021. It ensured life-prisoners must now have served at least 12 years, rather than the previous seven years, before becoming eligible for parole. The legislation hadn't been updated in time to stop Sanjeev for applying for parole after seven years. But while Kathleen said she hopes it is helping other families, there still needs to be minimum sentencing. She added: 'I do want there to be the introduction of minimum tariffs. 'If the judge, on the day of the trial, was in a position to say he should serve two life sentences and to serve a minimum of x amount of years before consideration for parole, I could have parked it then. 'For what he did it would have likely been 20, 25 to 30 years. 'He got two life sentences but they run concurrently so it's one effectively. 'I understand the rationale behind that but the reality for me and for many other families of victims is that you're sat there thinking, well what does that mean. It doesn't make a difference if you kill one person or you kill 21. 'For me that has to be part of the process, it has to be part of the decision making process when you're putting somebody into prison. 'You're dealing with the grief, you're dealing with the emotions and now you have this to deal with too.' Kathleen said she's working closely with Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan, to have these changes made. She added the Minister has made campaigners on this issue feel like their voices are being heard. She said: 'You don't want to feel like they are just patting you on the head and then moving on to the next topic and the minister assured us, in fairness to him, that we weren't, and that we were being heard and that change will happen. But it's slow.' Meanwhile, Kathleen revealed how she spent time in St Patrick's Mental Heath Hospital after she went through a tough time during lockdowns and her cousin's suicide. She said: 'I felt I was just about holding myself together at that stage and that one wrong move and I would shatter. 'So I spoke to my GP and got a referral to a psychiatrist and with her we talked about what would be best for me. 'It was decided that maybe an inpatient period of time in St Pats would be good. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week 'The way it was described to me that it would be an opportunity for me to fall apart in a very safe space and then put myself back together with support. 'It was good for me in a way and I didn't fall apart. I realised I could cry and get emotional but not fall apart and I could survive. 'It was really good for me, they were fantastic in there.' However, Kathleen said despite all the grief of losing her sons in such an horrific way, she tries to keep a happy disposition, and to remember them in such a way. She added: 'I need to live and enjoy life and to laugh and to smile. If you give me a chance to talk about Eoghan and Ruairi you will see a smile. 'I'm very proud of what they inspire in me and in others.'
The Irish Sun
05-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
My tiny garden was looking dull so I turned it into a pink paradise for summer using cheap buys from Home Bargains
A SAVVY gardener has shared how she transformed her garden on a budget using cheap Home Bargain buys. Kathleen Jones, from the UK, decided to turn her dull beige garden into a pink paradise. 3 Kathleen decided to give her beige garden a colourful update Credit: Supplied 3 She used bargain buys from Home Bargains to add some colour Credit: Supplied Taking to social media, Kathleen shared the She wrote: "Really pleased with my little project my hubby and I did. A lot of sweat, I think we have done really well considering we don't like gardening." Prior to the But Kathleen was quick to get to work adding some pink paving stones to add a splash of colour. READ MORE ON GARDENING She also added pink bunting around the garden along with some pink plant pots. She also added some solar lights, flamingos and fake flowers to brighten up the space that she bought from Home Bargains. The gardening whizz then added some new chairs for herself and her husband and also created a small seating area for her two grandkids. "Love my colour choice, now time to enjoy the sun in my pink garden," she wrote. Most read in Fabulous "The grandkids have got their little chairs to enjoy the sun." The lovely and simple makeover left viewers seriously impressed. 3 She even got her grandkids a little seating area for summer Credit: Supplied I was quoted over $13k for my backyard garden renovation - but I did it myself with ChatGPT and saved over $11,000 The post was shared on the Facebook group, One person wrote: "Looks really beautiful. Well done." Another commented: "Looks lovely. Well done to you both." "Beautiful," penned a third. Gardening tips and hacks How to transform your garden on a How to preserve your favourite flowers at home - Which plants should I be When is the When should I start How What colour of Will my Meanwhile, a fourth said: "It looks fantastic! Well done to you both." "This is really pretty,' claimed a fifth Someone else added: "Lovely, well done."
