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Meghan Cook
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Contributing Writer, Business Insider
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By Meghan Cook| Good Good Good Verified The affordable housing crisis is affecting people on a nationwide scale — and it’s an issue that’s hitting especially hard for vulnerable communities that are getting priced out of their own neighborhoods. A 13-year study found that gentrification impacted at least 135,000 Americans, with Black and Hispanic communities facing the highest rates of displacement in major cities.
Trump just tariffed an island of penguins. Here's how you can buy a pebble and support their 'exports'
By Meghan Cook| Good Good Good Verified On April 2, President Donald Trump imposed a 10% tariff on goods exported from a handful of uninhabited volcanic islands near Antarctica. Well, uninhabited by humans. According to World Wildlife Fund Australia, two islands in the heart of the Southern Ocean — Heard Island and McDonald Islands — are home to “some of the most iconic and ecologically significant penguin species on the planet,” including the macaroni, eastern rockhopper, gentoo, and king penguins.
Motel owners keep guests off the streets with affordable housing: 80% of tenants 'would be homeless' otherwise
By Meghan Cook| Good Good Good Verified In 2018, Rick and Kelly Bestul became the owners of King Motel off State Highway 7 on the west side of Hutchinson, Minnesota. In the 7 years since the Bestuls took over the King Motel, they reported a growing number of guests have taken out extended stays because they didn’t have access to permanent housing. Although Minneapolis officials say homelessness rates have dropped in the last year, the Bestuls have seen the problem grow in their neck of the woods.
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Business Insider
Insider Inc. is a global digital media organization that provides comprehensive coverage of business, technology, and general interest news. Founded in 2007 by Henry Blodget and Kevin P. Ryan, the company originally launched as Silicon Alley Insider and rebranded to Business Insider in 2009. In 2015, it was acquired by Axel Springer SE, and in 2017, it adopted the name Insider Inc. to reflect its expanded focus. The company offers a range of digital news services, including articles, analysis, and investigative reports. It is known for its innovative visual storytelling, featuring interactive charts and videos. Insider Inc. also produces documentary-style videos and social media content. The organization has made significant contributions to journalism, breaking major stories and coining popular terms like "quiet quitting." With a global workforce, Insider Inc. influences public discourse and policy through its reporting.
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Founded: 2007