wildpixel/Getty ImagesThis post originally appeared in the Insider Today newsletter.You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here.Welcome back! Take extra care to pick the right outfit today, because it could affect your mood. It's called "dopamine dressing," and it's all about feeling better by wearing your favorite styles.In today's...

Elon Musk met with Argentine president Javier Milei last week.HandoutElon Musk seems to be courting Argentine President Javier Milei to secure lithium supplies.Argentina has the world's second-largest lithium reserves, which are crucial for EV batteries.The pair met up last month and have spoken about Tesla's investment opportunities in lithium. Tesla...

Andy Serkis.Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP With a prequel, Hollywood can get as much out of intellectual property as possible. But prequels can also be a good way to illuminate something new about a story or character. Here are some of the best, worst, and plain unnecessary sequels in movie history. When the news dropped in May 2024 that a new "Lord...

Peter Dazeley / Getty Images US average rent rose to just under $2,000 per month in April, Zillow reports. Tenants now need to earn 36% more than they did in 2019 to afford a typical rent. While rent growth continues, multifamily construction has softened its advance. Renters just can't catch a break, with April's average US rent rising to just...

Kykuit Mansion.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider Kykuit, a 40-room mansion in Sleepy Hollow, New York, belonged to the Rockefeller family. It was built in 1913 for John D. Rockefeller, founder of the Standard Oil Company. The property features an art gallery, sprawling gardens, and a collection of vintage cars. At the height of his success, John D....

The author, left, took a hike with her son to reflect on their lives.Courtesy of Julie NealeWhen my son turned 13, we went on a hike together and reflected on our lives.We went on another hike when he turned 20 and learned a lot about how much we have grown.I now understand that I am growing alongside my children, which is powerful.Seven years ago,...