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A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in the classic 1939 film “The Wizard of Oz.”Yui Mok/PA Images via Getty ImagesA pair of ruby slippers has become the most expensive piece of entertainment memorabilia sold at auction.The shoes, which featured in “The Wizard of Oz,” fetched $28 million at auction.The pair — one of several worn by Judy Garland in the 1939 film — were once stolen from a museum.A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” sold at an auction on Saturday for $28 million — the highest- price ever paid…

I tried store-bought cinnamon rolls from four different brands and ranked them from worst to best.Erin McDowell/Business InsiderI tried cinnamon rolls from Pillsbury, Immaculate Baking Company, Annie’s, and Amazon.The Pillsbury Grands flaky cinnamon rolls blew me away with their fluffy, doughnut-like texture.The Amazon-brand cinnamon rolls were a little too bread-like for my taste.For many people, there’s nothing better than the smell of cinnamon rolls straight out of the oven wafting through the house, especially around the holidays.The comforting aroma of cinnamon rolls is more than nostalgic — it’s also a major business driver, especially during the holiday season when sales…

D.E. Shaw interns.D. E. Shaw The biggest hedge funds are battling it out to attract and retain top talent and outperform peers. Business Insider has talked to elite hedge funds to get a peek into their recruiting processes. From internships to how they hire for tech, here’s what we know about getting a job at a hedge fund. The war for the best hedge fund talent cuts across all levels and positions. Firms like Citadel, Point72, D.E. Shaw, and Bridgewater are in constant competition for the best and brightest to help them gain an edge in the cutthroat industry. These behemoth…

The author (not pictured) is struggling with communicating with her college son.fcafotodigital/Getty ImagesMy son is in his first semester of college, and we never talked about a communication schedule.I don’t want to reach out to him often because I want to give him space, so I wait for him to call.As an empty nester, I wish we could talk more, but I’m glad he’s becoming independent.Dropping my son off at college this fall was tough. Despite my best efforts, it was the most inelegant of farewells. I kept my sunglasses on, tried not to crumple completely, and waved goodbye as…

I spent $244 on a meal for two at Dōgon in Washington, DC.Tyson BatemanI ate at Kwame Onwuachi’s new restaurant, Dōgon, in Washington, DC.We ordered coco bread, piri piri salad, chicken and rice, oxtails, and rum cake.Our tasty dinner was $244, and I’m already looking forward to my next meal there.Kwame Onwuachi was only 25 when he appeared on “Top Chef: California” in 2015.Just four years later, he was named Rising Star Chef of the Year by the James Beard Foundation, Chef of the Year by Esquire, and one of the best new chefs by Food and Wine — all…

I’m always excited to see how Las Vegas finds new ways to dazzle and delight me in December.Jill SchildhouseI go to Las Vegas often, and love visiting in the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas.The city goes all-out with holiday decorations, especially (housed within Mandalay Bay).The decorated spiral staircase I found while crunching at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas blew me away. Jill SchildhouseI was obsessed with the space’s wintery colors and dreamy grand staircase, and I hope to visit it again next year.The city has unique festive activities The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas has been creating an epic rooftop ice…

The author owns a storage unit business.Courtesy of Nancy BrierMy husband and I bought a storage unit business because we couldn’t afford my daughter’s college.The business is nothing like I expected, and the customers are real characters who are difficult.Although it can be a hard business to run, it pays for itself and for our daughter’s tuition.The good news is that I have a new pizza oven. The bad news is that it’s bigger than my kitchen and weighs a ton.It belonged to a restaurant owner who closed up shop, moved his equipment into a space at my storage-unit business,…

I was worried about single motherhood until a conversation with another single mom changed my perspective.Photo credit: Rashiid Marcell ColemanWhen Monique Doughty got pregnant, she was excited about being a mom.After she realized she would be a single mother, her excitement turned to worry.A conversation with another pregnant single mom on a beach in Costa Rica changed her thinking.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Monique Doughty, a registered nurse, influencer, and wellness teacher. It has been edited for length and clarity.Before moving to Costa Rica in 2021, I was based in Los Angeles. I lived in Hollywood…

Winter is a great time for sweet and natural-smelling fragrances.Africa Studio/ShutterstockBusiness Insider spoke to two perfume experts about the most popular scents this winter.Gourmand — anything that smells like food — will still be in for the winter.Frankincense creates a cozy atmosphere and can have a nostalgic vibe.Although fall and winter have some overlapping qualities, the seasonal shift can impact what scents people are reaching for as falling leaves turn to snow.Business Insider spoke with two professional perfumers about the best fragrances to wear this winter.Here’s what they said.Gourmand scents continue to shine.Sweet scents, like vanilla or baked goods, are…

If you stick to the basics, add a little holiday twist.siamionau pavel/ShutterstockBusiness Insider asked award-winning bartenders what their favorite cocktails are right now.Eggnog, mulled wine, and hot toddies are classic winter cocktails for a good reason.Simple twists on classic cocktails like old-fashioneds and Sazeracs give them extra pizzazz.There’s no better way to survive the holidays than with a festive cocktail.Business Insider asked award-winning bartenders from around the world to share their favorite cocktails right now — and what makes them so seasonally special.You can’t go wrong with an old-fashioned.An old-fashioned cocktail is typically made with bourbon or rye whiskey.13ching13/ShutterstockTiffanie Barriere…