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Pebble Beach has some memorable golf courses. David Madison/Getty ImagesAfter spending more than 30 years writing about golf and visiting over 200 courses, I have favorites.Cypress Point Club and Spyglass Hill are both beautiful courses in California.Cabo del Sol and Omni’s Grove Park Inn have some of the most beautiful courses I’ve seen.A great golf course is like a classic work of statuary — except that the medium is the earth itself, not just a hunk of marble or wet clay.Given the US golf industry’s economic impact is in the billions and is reported to have grown by 63% in…

Kay Eskridge’s daughter, Julia, 9, has enjoyed trick-or-treating without adult supervision since 6.Courtesy of Kay EskridgeKay Eskridge has let her now 9-year-old daughter trick-or-treat without her since first grade.She introduced her to many neighbors first and taught her safety skills, especially around traffic.The mom said she keeps the risks of the girl going out alone or with her friends in perspective.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kay Eskridge, 48, a social worker and director of communications for a church in Louisville, Kentucky. It has been edited for length and clarity.My daughter, Julia, was 6 when she went…

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…