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David Robinson says a sense of ‘cognitive dissonance’ led him to leave OpenAI
David Robinson said that despite advocating for slowdowns, OpenAI was racing ahead with development. The disconnect produced in Robinson a sense of "cognitive dissonance," he said. Robinson quit the company last week, saying that the AI giant isn't being careful enough. David Robinson says OpenAI was saying one thing while doing another. Robinson, formerly a leader on OpenAI's Safety Systems team, sat down with Ezra Klein for The New York Times' "The Ezra Klein Show" for his first interview since quitting the AI company last week.
Every public appearance Melania Trump has made during Donald Trump’s second term — and what she wore
Melania Trump is an enigmatic first lady who has, at times, been an infrequent White House presence. There was a 32-day stretch this summer where she did not make any public appearances. Recently, she spoke at an event at the Rose Garden and joined the president at a state dinner. Melania Trump has been known as an enigmatic first lady since President Donald Trump's first term, but her public appearances and outfit choices can provide a window into her approach to the role.
Here's how the largest fraternities earn and spend their millions
Greek life is a dominant force on US college campuses, and organizations manage millions annually. Fraternities generate millions through member dues, alumni donations, and real estate investments. Many Greek-letter organizations report tax filings under various entities. Fraternities are a staple of the American college experience, whether it's for their social influence on campus, sprawling alumni networks, or, at times, controversies. But behind the parties and secretive traditions are tax-exempt organizations that bring in millions of
Elon Musk took heat at chaotic Memphis data center moratorium vote
The heated Memphis City Council meeting was shut down after council members voted 7-5 to postpone a vote on a proposed data center moratorium.
The most famous diner in every state
We rounded up the most iconic diners in every state, from classic railcars to cozy breakfast spots. Many on this list are historic establishments that have been serving up diner classics for decades. Others have been ranked among the best restaurants in their respective states. Chrome stools, bottomless coffee, and a menu filled with page upon page of classic comfort foods — there's no argument: Diners are quintessentially American.
The release of Sarah J. Maas’ 6th ‘ACOTAR’ book is just weeks away. Here’s everything we know
Sarah J. Maas is returning to the "ACOTAR" world with two new books. The sixth book will be released on October 27, 2026, and the seventh on January 12, 2027. Teasers shared ahead of its release confirmed two characters who will return in book six. Sarah J. Maas fans, gather round. We finally know what's coming in the "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series (sort of). On August 17, 2026, Maas announced the titles of the sixth and seventh "ACOTAR" books, along with initial descriptions of the novels.
10 things we want to see in season one of HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ show
The "Harry Potter" TV adaptation will premiere on HBO this Christmas. It will cover the first book, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" — or the Philosopher's Stone. There were a few cuts from the book in the film adaptation that we want to see in the TV series. It seems that every other week, we're getting a new cast announcement for the "Harry Potter" TV series that's hitting HBO — most recently, Kit Harington was announced as Gilderoy Lockhart in season two. But we're getting ahead of ourselves.
Nicolás Maduro’s wife wants out of jail because her doctors have recommended a heart procedure
Nicolás Maduro's wife, Cilia Flores, is experiencing health issues while awaiting trial in jail. The doctors in her Brooklyn jail recommended a diagnostic procedure to address her heart condition. She asked a judge to let her out of jail and allow her to stay in a private home to recover. In a jail in Brooklyn, Cilia Flores — the ousted first lady of Venezuela — has not been feeling well. She has lost two teeth. Her weight has dropped by 25 pounds. Her heart condition has gotten worse, her lawyers say.
Is my HBO safe? What the Paramount-WBD merger means for the future of CNN, movies, and more
Skydance's mega-merger is complete, giving David Ellison control of HBO and the Warner Bros. studio. The combined company also includes Paramount Pictures, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and CBS News. Here's what the Paramount-WBD deal means for HBO Max and CNN. What's going to happen to all my favorite TV shows and movies? Paramount has joined forces with Warner Bros. Discovery, prompting questions about what the mega-deal means for the likes of HBO and CNN. Skydance, David Ellison's new entertainment giant, is now home to HBO, HBO Max, CNN, CBS,
The 35 colleges that produced the most US presidents, ranked
Some US colleges have alumni who have reached the highest office in the country. The Ivy League, the US Military Academy, and some liberal arts colleges have produced US presidents. Harvard University leads the ranking, with five former presidents among its ambitious alumni. Some US colleges stand out for being highly selective schools, for having some of the highest-earning graduates, or for their surprising sticker prices. But some have bragging rights to a different metric: multiple former US presidents among their alumni.
I made Ina Garten’s easy apple spice cake. It’s the perfect dessert for fall
I made Ina Garten's fresh apple spice cake, her most fall-friendly dessert. Garten used to make the cake all the time at her Barefoot Contessa store in the Hamptons. The cake features rum-soaked raisins, Granny Smith apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pecans. From her delightfully bright breakfast cake to her "outrageous" brownies, Ina Garten's repertoire is full of delicious desserts. The temperatures have barely dipped this October, but I still wanted to find a sweet treat that embodied autumn.
Why the AI guys built tech that terrifies them
AI could destroy the world, AI leaders say. So why are AI leaders racing to win the AI race? Author Kevin Roose says that conflict has been a core part of the AI field from the start. Here's a core dynamic of our AI moment: Many of the people who are most worried about AI's power are also the people running the most powerful AI companies. And that's always been the case, argues Kevin Roose.
Everyone loves Le Labo — so I tried 11 of the brand’s fragrances and ranked them from worst to best
There's no fragrance brand quite like Le Labo. I've tried 11 of the brand's popular perfumes and ranked them from worst to best. Santal 33 is overrated, in my opinion, while Vanille 44 deserves more hype. It doesn't matter if you're a celebrity, a successful businessman, or an everyday fragrance fanatic. It seems like everyone loves Le Labo.
Warren Buffett’s advice to 99% of investors is still paying off
Warren Buffett famously says that virtually all investors should own a low-cost S&P 500 index fund. The business icon's advice continues to pay off with the S&P 500 hitting a new high on Tuesday. Buffett has said his approach avoids high fees and doesn't require investing smarts or hard work. Warren Buffett says almost nobody can do what he does, so they shouldn't even try. His advice continues to pay off.
Celebrity deaths in 2026: Remembering the famous people we lost this year
Stars we’ve lost this year include Dolly Parton, Eva Marie Saint, Catherine O’Hara, Hayden Panettiere, and James Van Der Beek.
Chip and Joanna Gaines turned a 100-year-old building into a boutique Waco hotel. Take a look inside
Chip and Joanna Gaines opened Hotel 1928 in Waco, Texas, in 2023. The 100-year-old building is now a boutique hotel with a restaurant, café, and rooftop lounge. Hotel 1928 was awarded a Michelin Key in September. A boutique hotel might convince you to add Waco, Texas, to your dream travel destination list. Chip and Joanna Gaines took on their biggest renovation project to date to turn a 100-year-old building in their hometown into a hotel.
I left successful corporate jobs to start Uppababy. Suddenly, my family was living on PB&Js
Bob Monahan launched UPPAbaby while raising three young kids. He leveraged experience with big brands like Ford and Reebok to grow his company. Entrepreneurship allowed him to be involved with all aspects of a business, not just one. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Bob Monahan, cofounder of UPPAbaby. It has been edited for length and clarity. My youngest son, Denny, was born on the day that I launched my company. His birth was an induction, and I was there for it.
The creator of Claude Code's prompting advice? Talk to your AI like a coworker
Claude Code creator Boris Cherny said that there's 'no secret' to prompting AI. He shared three tips for communicating with an AI chatbot. Cherny also shared one of his own prompts, including the line "use lots of tokens." The days of the "prompt engineer" seem to be fading away. Boris Cherny, who created Claude Code for Anthropic, said that there's no need for long, formulaic AI prompts anymore. As models have gotten better, the need to perfect your prompt has diminished, he wrote in a Tuesday X post.
My girlfriend and I share an apartment with another couple. We’ve had to set boundaries, but splitting costs makes it worth it
My girlfriend and I share an apartment with two of our friends, who also happen to be dating. Figuring out how to split the bills wasn't easy, but it's been financially beneficial for all of us. Living with another couple has its challenges, but having my best friends down the hall is worth it. It's the perfect morning: birds chirping, coffee steam rising, and my girlfriend and I sit down together to read. It's what we dreamed of when we thought about moving in together.
My favorite weekend getaway is a coastal spot in Southern California — and the $28 train ride there is half the fun
My favorite beachy escape from Los Angeles is Oceanside, California, a low-key coastal city. It costs around $30 to get there by Amtrak, and I've found affordable places to stay, too. The gorgeous beaches are relatively quiet, the food is great, and the city is pretty walkable. There's nothing I love more than skipping town for a beachy weekend getaway. As much as I like living in Los Angeles, sometimes I need a break from the city's traffic, crowds, and hustle culture.
I’ve traveled to 110 countries. There’s one thing I make sure to do in every place I visit
After 110 countries, one thing I seek out on every trip is a local class where I can make something. It started with a $10 fridge magnet in Armenia and eventually led to making my own shoes. I've cooked Sri Lankan curries with my sons and made a cowboy hat in Charleston. A few years ago in Gyumri, Armenia, a guide led me past the souvenir stalls and into an artist's studio called Varem Marem. For the next 45 minutes, I made a miniature traditional Armenian door from plaster using a mold, then painted it to turn it into a fridge magnet.
Trump admin to receive $100 million in compute credits for AI science initiative
The credits are intended to give Genesis Mission researchers access to computing power that smaller labs and companies struggle to secure.
Stanford neuroscientist Andrew Huberman says the real AI arms race is about controlling your brain
Behind AI's race for better models is a race to read and alter brain activity, Andrew Huberman says. The Stanford neuroscientist says he expects OpenAI, Meta, and Anthropic to become biotech firms. "That's what the real arms race of AI is about," Huberman said. The AI arms race is a sprint to build the best model — or so you thought.
Student-loan borrowers who get debt relief over the next decade may see their tax bills triple
A provision that made student-loan forgiveness tax-free expired in 2025. A new report shows the higher tax bills borrowers are facing.
Sam Altman once burned a demon statue in his bathrobe and 7 other stories from a new book on AI’s history
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman once helped burn a demonic statue while wearing a bathrobe. The moment occurred during a 2022 OpenAI retreat outside Yosemite. The episode is one of the wild stories tech journalist Kevin Roose recounted in his new book. AI is the inescapable story.
I spent $20 at IHOP, Denny’s, and Perkins. One meal blew me away in terms of taste and value
I dined at IHOP, Denny's, and Perkins with a $20 budget. I ordered similar menu items at each chain — iced coffee and a biscuits-and-gravy meal. Overall, I thought Perkins offered the tastiest food, and I'm pleased with what I got for my money. When the mornings become cooler, I find myself craving warm comfort food. As someone who never skips breakfast, biscuits covered in creamy gravy sounded like an especially satisfying way to start the day.
The best fried chicken shop in every state
Fried chicken remains a favorite in the US, both for dining out and for enjoying at home. Yelp determined the best place to order fried chicken in every state based on customer reviews. From roadside eateries to diners, these spots serve the best fried chicken, according to customers. When it comes to fried chicken, some spots simply do it better than others.
Apple threw a wrench into the digital ad industry, and marketers are bracing for impact
A version of this post appears in the CMO Insider newsletter. Sign up for Business Insider's weekly marketing newsletter. Apple has its finger on the big red button again. The adtech sector was up in arms this week about a new Apple update within iOS 27 with the potential to wreak havoc on web advertising. Apple's change blocked several major adtech firms from using advertising identifiers across browsers on its devices and, in some cases, also disrupted their ability to serve ads to Apple users on the web.
Anduril wants to be the ‘next great American icon.’ Its CMO has 3 rules for every campaign
For a defense company, Anduril is unusually loud about its brand. Anduril's CMO Jeff Miller wants it to become the "next great American icon." Miller shared the three criteria he applies to every campaign. Defense contractors are built to win procurement battles, not advertising awards. The industry favors trade shows and low public profiles over flashy marketing campaigns, but defense tech startup Anduril is doing things differently. The startup "isn't hiding in the shadows," its marketing chief told Business Insider.
Ukraine showed deep-strike drones must work offline. NATO’s interested in cheap versions that can swarm airfields
NATO recently hosted a challenge for defense firms to present systems that can be used to deny enemy airfield operations.
I retired at 58, regretted it, and went back to work. At 67, I was finally ready to quit again
Misty Miller retired early but returned to work due to financial stress and a sense of purpose. Miller's high living costs led her back to work, but she found work tiring and retired again. Miller now enjoys financial stability and social activities, with plans to write a children's book. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Misty Miller, 67, who retired early but returned to work due to financial concerns. A few years after returning to work, she retired again after a mindset change.
SpaceX is calling out other satellite operators for nearly crashing into Starlink
SpaceX is calling on rival satellite companies to share more data to avoid major collisions. One of SpaceX's satellites recently had a "knife-edge" encounter with a rogue object, it said. Space is getting more and more crowded as companies race to launch thousands more satellites. SpaceX is calling out rival satellite launchers after a series of near-miss collisions with its Starlink network.
Nextdoor is betting neighborly gossip can give it an advertising edge
A version of this post appears in the CMO Insider newsletter. Sign up for Business Insider's weekly marketing newsletter. Nextdoor says it has a data advantage for marketers that Meta, Google, and Reddit can't match: neighborhood gossip. The hyperlocal social network exclusively told CMO Insider it's launching a new tool for advertisers called Neighborhood Intelligence. The company has mapped 350,000 individual neighborhoods — roughly 12 per ZIP code — to create what it calls a neighborhood graph.
Ford CEO says the next generation of EVs have a trick up their sleeve to help prevent assembly mistakes
Ford says its next EVs will flag assembly mistakes from inside the car. The system will work on the carmaker's next generation of EVs. It comes as Ford continues to stack recalls. The company says it's turning around quality issues. The computer inside Ford's next generation EVs will have a job to do before customers ever get the keys.
The CEO of Edward Jones said one risky decision made her career take off
Penny Pennington said moving from banking to financial advising felt like "jumping off a cliff" to some.
I reached Coast FIRE at 34 on a teacher’s salary. Here’s how I did it while still enjoying life
Taryn Williams achieved Coast FIRE at 34 after 10 years of strategic saving and investing. Despite a modest salary, Williams invested $140,000 by utilizing a pay-yourself-first budget system. She balances saving with life experiences and still prioritizes travel and concerts when she can. Growing up, I had no knowledge about investing. I didn't know anyone who invested, and I never heard stories about people investing for retirement or trading stocks — most people I knew lived paycheck to paycheck.
Meet OpenAI’s doctor-whisperer making ChatGPT better at talking health
OpenAI is making a high-stakes push on health advice and now relies on a global network of doctors. The doctors push OpenAI's research team to fill gaps in how ChatGPT gives health advice. Rebecca Soskin Hicks, the team's leader and a physician, leads this network of doctors. If you've noticed ChatGPT giving better advice about your aching back, it's likely thanks to a doctor thousands of miles away. Each week, more than 300 million people use ChatGPT for health-related advice.
I launched a walking tour company with $3,600. Now it’s replaced my full-time job
Paul Whitten created Nashville Adventures, a history and walking tour company in Nashville. He launched it on nights and weekends while working at Amazon; it is now his full-time job. Finding a niche and customizing his guests' experience are two ways he's grown the business. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Paul Whitten, 37, the founder of Nashville Adventures. It's been edited for length and clarity. I run history and walking tours here in good ol' Music City.
I chose to study in China over a US college. Here’s how I stayed plugged into Silicon Valley
William Chen, the cofounder of AI startup Sapient Intelligence, chose to attend college in China. He said Tsinghua University in Beijing supported his entrepreneurial ambitions. But he took a 20-day road trip across the US to keep abreast with the US research scene. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with William Chen, the 26-year-old cofounder of Sapient Intelligence, a Singapore-based AI lab building AGI. It has been edited for length and clarity. I grew up in Shenzhen, China, a very modern city.
I tried to stop being anxious about money. It completely backfired
Gen Z is afraid. AI will take over their job. They'll never buy a house. They'll go bankrupt caring for their parents. They're being left behind by their peers. They'll never retire. Gen Z is also in pretty good shape. They're investing earlier than previous generations, starting at 19 on average and six years earlier than millennials. A recent Vanguard study found that 47% of Gen Z workers are positioned to retire successfully, compared to 40% of baby boomers, based on Vanguard's analysis of government data. The St.
This map shows which states are paying for OpenAI vs Anthropic — and there’s a clear winner
Spending on OpenAI was higher than on Anthropic in 47 states, according to YipitData. Anthropic led in only Massachusetts, Montana, and California. The map is a warning sign for Anthropic — though it's not a perfect proxy for consumer sentiment. OpenAI and Anthropic are duking it out. One company dominates state-by-state spending. YipitData collected AI spending data from consumer credit and debit cards between June and August.
Jamie Dimon says Anthropic’s Mythos supercharged AI cybersecurity risks
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon says Anthropic's Mythos made cybersecurity risks far worse. He says AI has exposed vulnerabilities that companies didn't know existed. AI safety concerns are growing after recent testing incidents. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said Anthropic's Mythos AI model has dramatically raised cybersecurity risks. The risks "went up 10-fold after Mythos," Dimon told Bloomberg TV on Tuesday. "AI created vulnerabilities that we didn't know about, and we always worried about cyber before these things," he added.
I've been to more than 60 countries. One Southeast Asian city kept pulling me back — now it's home
Sonya Moore has traveled to more than 60 countries but finds herself happiest in Cambodia. Siem Reap is ideal for remote workers with affordable living and a creative community. Earlier this year, she got married on a nearby island, and now the couple spends most of the year in Siem Reap. So far, I've been to 64 countries. I love discovering new destinations, but Cambodia is the one that has burrowed its way into my heart and keeps drawing me back. The first time I visited Cambodia, I took a short trip with a friend to see Angkor Wat.
The Godfather of AI wants an FDA-style approval system for the technology
Geoffrey Hinton proposed an FDA-style approval system for AI models. Hinton said companies should prove their models are safe before releasing them, as drugmakers do. Hinton warns that recursive self-improvement could make AI risks escalate quickly. Geoffrey Hinton wants AI companies to clear a hurdle familiar to drugmakers.
Everything we know about the suspected plague case in Russia so far
On October 2, an Irkutsk lab employee died from pneumonia. There's confusion over what illness the woman died from, with conflicting reports out of the region. The World Health Organization says the US is at "very low risk" of being exposed to the plague. After a technician at an anti-plague laboratory in Siberia died, Russian officials are attempting to calm global concerns.
Read the memo from Skydance’s product chief after Paramount and WBD joined forces
Skydance's product chief addressed the Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery teams after the merger. Dane Glasgow sent a memo to staffers on Tuesday about working together going forward. He said the team would help keep Skydance on the "cutting edge" as technology reshapes storytelling. The product chief at the newly dubbed Skydance is ready to get the ball rolling — and encouraging employees to do the same — on the heels of Paramount Skydance's merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.
Elon Musk’s ex-wife says he is someone who ‘thrives on chaos’
Justine Musk said Elon Musk "thrives on chaos" and lives with intense urgency. Justine Musk compared Elon to someone who invents a parachute after jumping from a cliff. Current and former xAI workers have previously described constant "fire drills" under Musk. For Elon Musk, chaos may be more than a management style: His ex-wife says it’s where he feels comfortable.
Everything Florence Pugh has worn in 2026, ranked from least to most daring
Florence Pugh has never been afraid to have fun with her fashion. The "East of Eden" star has worn sheer outfits and bold sets in 2026. Her most daring look this year had detachable sleeves. Florence Pugh is no stranger to making a fashion statement. Pugh has worn daring outfits on red carpets for years, favoring bold sets and sheer designs. This year is no exception, with Pugh pushing fashion boundaries while promoting projects like "East of Eden" and "Spider-Man: Brand New Day."
Trump says Iran could ‘take out’ LA. Its missiles can’t reach that far
Trump raised a hypothetical strike on Los Angeles and San Diego at a Nebraska rally. Iran has no nuclear program or weapons. Tehran remains a proliferation risk, but not an imminent nuclear threat, program watchers say. Iran cannot strike Los Angeles or San Diego with a nuclear weapon, regardless of President Donald Trump's offhand comments on the campaign trail. Iran has no known nuclear weapons and no known missiles capable of reaching either California city.
7 things passengers should never do on a train, according to an etiquette coach
Inconsiderate passengers can make traveling an especially stressful experience. Etiquette expert William Hanson shared seven things travelers should never do on trains. Hanson said travelers should avoid talking on speakerphone and placing their bags on seats. Each fall, travelers fill trains to catch some of the US' best foliage views. But whether you're taking a scenic ride or a regular rail journey, inconsiderate passengers can quickly spoil the experience.
The ’60 Minutes’ ratings roller coaster is on the upswing under top editor Bari Weiss
Ratings for this week's episode of "60 Minutes" rose again. Audiences seem to be warming to Bari Weiss' revamped version of the longrunning CBS News telecast. CBS leadership had told employees that the "60 Minutes" relaunch was "a big moment" for the network. "60 Minutes" is finding its footing in the flagship CBS News program's first full season under top editor Bari Weiss. About 10.2 million viewers tuned into Sunday's "60 Minutes" episode, according to Nielsen audience data.
Meet Alexis Wilkins, the country singer and political commentator engaged to FBI director Kash Patel
FBI director Kash Patel is engaged to Alexis Wilkins after three years of dating. Wilkins is a conservative political commentator and country singer who lives in Nashville. Their relationship has made headlines for their age difference and reported use of government resources. On an episode of "The Katie Miller Podcast" released in December 2025, FBI director Kash Patel said that an engagement ring for Alexis Wilkins, his longtime girlfriend, was "definitely coming." Months later, Wilkins shared that the ring had arrived.
After working at Trader Joe’s for 3 years, I still come back for these 8 underrated items
I worked at Trader Joe's for three years and tried many products, from snacks to frozen meals. Now, I still return to buy my favorite easy weeknight dinners and pantry staples. I always stock up on overnight oats, chicken nuggets, dolmas, and coconut water. Some Trader Joe's items are impossible to resist. As someone who used to work there, I know this better than anyone.
I spent a week alone in Europe and learned 9 lessons about solo travel
I had plenty of experience traveling alone before I went to Germany and Austria. But solo travel in Europe was a different beast. I learned how to tame it. I thought I knew what I was in for. I thought I had it all figured out. I'd taken 30-hour train trips up and down the East Coast, spent seven nights sailing the Caribbean on one of the world's largest cruise ships, and traveled by rail to Niagara Falls, Montreal, and Quebec City — all by myself. So I was pretty used to
I take about 15 solo trips a year. These 6 must-have products make traveling alone easier
I swear by a few items to help make my solo trips more convenient. My portable tripod allows me to capture photos of myself without relying on help from strangers. My other must-haves include a lotion applicator for my back, a first-aid kit, and a portable charger. As a travel writer, I'm often taking off by myself — as often as 15 times a year. Because I typically travel without a partner, I make sure to pack a few essential items to make my trips easier, safer, and more enjoyable.
I had 5 kids headed to college. I took a demotion so they could go tuition-free
My husband and I blended a family of six kids. Five of them were nearing college at the same time. To make tuition affordable, I took a lower-paying job at a college with tuition benefits. I spent years questioning whether I had given up too much, but the decision changed all our futures. I recently took a career demotion, but not because I lacked ambition. I made this choice because five of our kids were headed to college, and the math was impossible to ignore.
President Trump ranks 12th among the country’s richest real estate moguls. Meet the other billionaires in his industry
Forbes estimates that several US real estate moguls are worth billions more than Donald Trump. You may have shopped, worked, or even lived in a building owned by one of these magnates. Their portfolios range from office buildings and malls to student housing and rental properties. Real estate has been the source of some of America’s biggest fortunes, including that of US President Donald Trump. However, despite his extensive property portfolio, Trump ranks 12th among the country’s richest real estate moguls.
All 27 James Bond movies ranked, according to critics
The first "James Bond" film, "Dr. No," turned 64 this month. To commemorate this anniversary, all 27 "Bond" films are streaming at their new home, Amazon Prime. "Bond 28," whenever it comes, will be the first without longtime producers, the Broccoli family. 007 fans, rejoice: Every film starring the world's most famous spy is finally streaming in one place, the franchise's new home, Amazon.
ASOS customers got an ominous notification this morning. Here’s what the retailer is telling users
Customers posted screenshots of a notification that declared “ASOS HACKED.” The retailer said some basic personal info may have been accessed.
The 10 safest states in the US — and the 10 least safe
WalletHub released a report ranking the safest states in the US. States were ranked based on 52 safety indicators, including work safety and emergency preparedness. Vermont and Massachusetts scored the highest. Mississippi and Louisiana scored the lowest. Safe to say, safety comes in many forms beyond crime. The ability to prepare well for an emergency situation is a form of security, as is the number of emergency responders available nearby.
I’ve been to Italy 16 times. There’s one city I always recommend to first-time visitors
I've traveled to Italy 16 times, but my favorite city in the whole country is Bologna. Not only does it have incredible food, but it's also full of stunning architecture. Plus, Bologna is just a short train ride away from Milan, Venice, and Florence. I've been to Italy 16 times, and if you give me an opening, I can work it into just about any conversation. But surprisingly, it wasn't Venice, Rome, or the Amalfi Coast that made me fall head over heels for the country. It was Bologna, the capital of northern Italy's Emilia-Romagna region.
The internet is having a field day with Amazon’s ‘About You’ customer dossiers. Here’s how to see yours
You can now find what Amazon thinks about you, based on your shopping data. One user said the feature told her she “has flat buttocks.”
Leaked audio: What David Ellison told employees at the first Skydance town hall
David Ellison addressed Skydance employees for the first time at a companywide town hall. The Paramount-WBD merger closed on Tuesday. "This is an incredibly exciting day," Ellison told staffers. Skydance CEO David Ellison welcomed Warner Bros. Discovery employees and thanked Paramount staffers for their patience at the combined company's first-ever town hall. "This is an incredibly exciting day," Ellison said at an employee-only meeting, according to an audio recording obtained by Business Insider.
The Anthropic researcher-turned-whistleblower says he was ‘working to automate’ himself
Jacob Coxon, who resigned from Anthropic last month, warned that once AI can conduct its own research, “humans will be much further out of the loop.”
Anduril and the US Navy are investing billions in a new shipyard
Anduril’s Maryland shipyard will produce parts for the US Navy’s Virginia-class submarine in an effort to boost capacity and production.
These 6 current US senators were born outside the country
The US Senate comprises 100 senators, two from each state. US senators do not need to be natural-born citizens in order to take office. Six senators currently holding office were born outside the US. Unlike the president and vice president, US senators do not need to be natural-born citizens in order to take office. The US Senate, alongside the House of Representatives, is one of the two chambers of Congress. It comprises 100 senators, two from each state, who serve six-year terms with no term limits.
As a Florida native, I skip Tampa’s crowded beaches for this beautiful, lesser-visited spot
As a Florida local, I like to ditch the crowded, popular beaches and head to Tarpon Springs. This town is a Greek enclave with tons of culture, charm, and a European feel — and amazing food. Fred Howard Park has gorgeous beaches and tons of space to sprawl out with loved ones. Growing up in Tampa, I learned early that getting to my area's most famous beaches isn't always as easy as it looks. Clearwater and St.
Uber is expanding into orders that pay delivery workers more
Uber is getting into the catering business with its latest acquisition. The company is acquiring ezCater for $2.3 billion, Uber said on Tuesday. Gig workers could see bigger orders on the platform after the deal closes. Uber is expanding into the catering business. The delivery service plans to acquire ezCater in a cash deal valued at $2.3 billion, the companies said on Tuesday. Uber expects the deal to close "in the coming months," depending on government approvals, it said.
I’ve always taught my children to respect their elders. I also needed to teach them to speak up for themselves
When I was growing up, I thought staying quiet was part of respecting elders and being polite. Now that I have my own kids, I'm starting to see things differently. I want my kids to respectfully speak up when others make them feel a certain way. Growing up, I was taught that respecting elders meant listening without arguing, staying quiet when an adult was speaking, and accepting criticism because the person was older. As a mother, I have always wanted to pass that value on to my children.
Developers are burned out, disengaged, and facing an AI-powered reset, a survey of 30,000 workers found
Developers are widely adopting AI coding tools, but many are exhausted by the shift and wary of trusting the output, Stack Overflow’s survey found.
Leaving the US overnight felt like a ‘bad dream’
Ananya Joshi moved from India to the US in 2022 to pursue a master's degree in biotechnology at Northwestern University. She later joined a cultivated meat startup in Chicago as a scientist and planned to continue working in the US.
‘We did it!’: Read David Ellison’s memo to employees after Paramount’s WBD deal closed
Skydance CEO David Ellison sent employees a memo after closing Paramount's WBD deal. "We did it!" Ellison told staffers, before adding his four top priorities for the new company. Read Ellison's full memo to Skydance employees below. David Ellison is taking a victory lap after completing Paramount's merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, forming the new-look Skydance. "It has taken hard work, perseverance and commitment with many challenges along the way — but we did it!"
Skydance has a debt problem. Meet new co-CEO Ynon Kreiz, the man who's supposed to fix it
David Ellison's new Skydance empire comes with $80 billion in debt. Ynon Kreiz, Ellison's newly hired co-CEO, is the man who has to figure out how to shave that number down. Kreiz is not a high-profile Hollywood figure. The cuts he's about to make may make him one. Hollywood has spent a couple of years trying to figure out Skydance CEO David Ellison, who now runs the companies formerly known as Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. Now they have a new character to get to know: Ynon Kreiz, Ellison's newly appointed co-CEO.
The 14 most innovative influencer marketers of 2026
Creators can hype up a brand or ruin its week in a single social media post. For marketers, figuring out how to tap into that influence is a balancing act. It requires experimentation, choosing the right influencer partners, handing over enough creative control, and reacting quickly when lightning strikes and your brand's name is suddenly all over the internet. Business Insider's 2026 list of the most innovative influencer marketers inside brands highlights the executives figuring out how to make their companies look good on social media.
One phrase I learned while living in Japan for a year has helped me become a more flexible, laid-back person
I've embraced the Japanese concept of "shōganai," or accepting that some things can't be helped. My husband and I use the phrase to brush off late buses, bad weather, and other daily frustrations. As an overthinker who loves a plan, the concept of shōganai helps me be flexible and let things go. Picture me, hungry (and hangry), scrolling through Google Maps for a local spot to try. I find a restaurant that looks good, see that it's open, and think, perfect, let's go.
Walmart moves to grab a bigger chunk of the TV ad business
Walmart is making a bigger play for TV ad dollars. It's struck a partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal means advertisers can reach Walmart shoppers on linear TV networks like TBS. Walmart is taking its ad business to the TV screen. On Tuesday, Walmart exclusively told CMO Insider that advertisers can now use its shopper targeting and measurement data on linear TV through a new partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery, which is merging with Paramount to form Skydance.
David Ellison has finally bought Warner Bros. Discovery, remaking Hollywood
Paramount has bought Warner Bros. Discovery, forming a new media giant: Skydance. David Ellison has become a media mogul overseeing two major movie studios, HBO, CNN, and CBS News. Skydance will be run by Ellison and co-CEO Ynon Kreiz, who will oversee the merger integration. David Ellison has completed his purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery for $110 billion in a mega-deal that promises to reshape Hollywood. Paramount Skydance, now known as Skydance, closed its acquisition of WBD on Tuesday.
My husband used ChatGPT to become a better husband. I hate to admit it, but it helped
I initially disliked that my husband had turned to AI after one of our arguments. The response connected his triggers with patterns I'd seen in our relationship. It also made me consider my own role in some of our conflicts. My husband is always trying to grow — as a husband, dad, entrepreneur, and overall good person. Our marriage is by no means perfect, but we're both always willing to hear each other out, work through challenges together, and troubleshoot solutions.
These young founders just raised $5.2 million from Gradient to teach AI agents how companies work
Zeroset raised $5.2 million from a Google VC arm to enhance AI for company operations. Zeroset's product integrates with enterprise applications to provide better context to AI agents. Check out the pitch deck the company used to secure the funding. AI agents are getting better at completing tasks. But one startup says the digital assistants don't actually understand how the companies they're working for operate.
Ray Dalio warns of debt crisis within 3 years as we’re ‘approaching our limits’
Ray Dalio expects the US to face a debt crisis "within the next three years." The hedge-fund billionaire said the cost of servicing the national debt is squeezing other spending. Dalio flagged the AI boom's growing reliance on debt and the danger of overinvestment. Ray Dalio says the US is careening toward a debt crisis before the end of this decade.
This robotics startup raised $75 million to automate drug manufacturing. See the pitch deck
Multiply Labs raised $75 million to automate drug manufacturing. Its robots make complex drugs like gene therapies and mRNA treatments. Its pitch deck shows how it pitched investors, including Founders Fund and AstraZeneca. AI can help discover new medicines, but making them is another story. Multiply Labs, a robotics startup based in San Francisco, wants to solve that.
Russia’s drones are getting faster and deadlier. The West is racing to catch up
Russia is increasingly using deadly jet-powered drones to attack Ukrainian cities. US and European defense firms are rushing to develop new interceptor drones to counter the threat. Business Insider spoke with manufacturers about their push to build a new class of interceptors. The Russian weapon looks kind of like a cheap cruise missile. It has a thin fuselage, outstretched wings, and a mini turbojet engine that propels it across the sky. But Russia's Geran-5 isn't a missile.
Helping my cousins through caregiving is giving me a new perspective. I’m finally giving myself credit for caring for my mom
Many of my cousins are starting to care for their aging parents and relatives. I'm walking them through the process, as I went through it with my mom. It's given me a new perspective and I'm finally giving myself credit for my time as a caregiver. Sometimes it feels like I'm working an eldercare hotline. My younger cousins are now where I was several years ago, caring for parents and relatives who can no longer care for themselves. Make no mistake, I love them, and I'm happy to walk them through it all.
Amazon’s new Kindle case is an insult to my fellow lefties
Amazon's new Kindle lineup has a case accessory with physical buttons. Yay! But the buttons are only on the right side, which is bad for lefties like me. Boo! Amazon, bring back buttons on both sides, gosh dangit! Amazon announced a refresh to the main Kindle lineup last week. There's some new fun colors (ube! seaglass!) for the regular Kindles, and some minor upgrades like faster page turn speed across the Paperwhite and Colorsoft versions.
Instinct joined the chat: The startup is bringing its AI agents to your group DMs
After your inbox, errands, and shopping list, Instinct is now muscling into the group chat. Its new group agent can plan trips, split ticket costs, coordinate carpools, and more. The launch raises fresh privacy questions after users flagged prior agent missteps. Instinct came for your inbox, your errands, and your shopping list — now it's wading into the wild west of your group chat.
Turns out, managing bots is just as annoying as managing people
Human employees — for the most part — improve their skills the longer they’re in a workplace. The same can’t be said about AI agent employees.
Corporate America is putting its staff in layoff limbo
Some companies are announcing cuts weeks or months before telling workers who'll lose their jobs. Nike is the latest. Meta and GitLab made similar moves earlier this year. The added time can help staffers find new gigs. It can also add stress. Some companies are giving an unusual kind of layoff warning: Cuts are coming, though you might have to wait weeks or months to learn whether your role was affected. Nike did this last week, saying in a statement that it would make decisions about affected roles starting in 2027 and beyond.
Early users are deleting personal AI agents, citing privacy scares and blunders
Some early users say they deleted Instinct after privacy scares and security worries. Personal AI agents can save time and money, but the access they need is making some users uneasy. "It's the wild west with these products," one user told Business Insider. Personal AI agents aren't for everyone. Many early adopters of Instinct and Meta's Muse have said the digital assistants saved them time and money by searching the web, managing inboxes and calendars, disputing bills, booking travel, and making purchases.
I’m the CEO of Zocdoc. Here’s how long showers help me manage hectic days
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Oliver Kharraz, the 53-year-old CEO and cofounder of Zocdoc, based in New York City. It's been edited for length and clarity.
This CEO wants to challenge Tesla’s charging dominance. He’s teaching dealerships how to make the EV pitch
Ionna plans to train staff at a few hundred dealerships on EV charging. CEO Seth Cutler told Business Insider that Ionna will fail if it can't help drive EV adoption. The Tesla challenger has more than doubled its US charging sites this year. The person selling you an EV may need a crash course in how to charge one. Ionna, a fast-charging network backed by eight large automakers, is preparing to train dealership staff at a few hundred locations, its CEO, Seth Cutler, told Business Insider.
The crown jewel in Elon Musk's empire
Luke Hartley realized how important Elon Musk's Starlink was to him when it fell overboard. Two weeks into his voyage across the Pacific in October 2023, Hartley's sailboat, Songbird, was hit by an intense squall that knocked the Starlink dish balanced on the front of the boat over the side. It was a major blow for the music teacher turned sailing influencer, who tells me he made far more money posting about his three-year voyage around the world on TikTok via Starlink than he ever had in the US education system.
The Singapore government has entered the dating chat
Singapore is testing a government-backed matchmaking service for public officers aged 21 to 35. Three Singapore singles, who aren't part of the pilot, told Business Insider what dating in the city-state is like. Across Asia, governments are trying AI, events, and financial incentives to help people pair up. Singapore's government is trying to play matchmaker for its own workforce. FirstDate, a pilot for eligible public officers ages 21 to 35, uses an algorithm to introduce potential matches.
UFC CEO Dana White says it’s ‘impossible’ to build a successful business while working from home
Dana White said he doesn't believe successful businesses can be built by working remotely. The UFC CEO said managing a company means tackling new demands at any time of day. He also said aspiring entrepreneurs often get one thing wrong about working for themselves. UFC CEO Dana White said the dream of flexible hours is a trap for aspiring entrepreneurs. Speaking to Steve Bartlett on Monday's episode of "The Diary of a CEO" podcast, White spoke about why he doesn't believe that a successful business could be built by working from home. "It'
What is Beam? The US AI model being called the ‘DeepSeek of the West’
Reflection AI's first model is here. Beam is a text-based model designed for coding and reasoning tasks. Beam is being seen as a competitive Western alternative to open weight models. A New York AI startup founded by two former Google DeepMind researchers has released its first major model — and is pitching it as a homegrown answer to China's increasingly powerful open AI systems. Reflection AI on Monday unveiled Beam, an "open-weight" model designed for coding, reasoning, and AI-agent tasks.
Elon Musk is a trillionaire again
Elon Musk has regained his trillionaire status thanks to a boost in SpaceX's stock price. Musk became the world's first trillionaire after the SpaceX IPO, but the stock price later fell. The stock price has rebounded, along with Musk's net worth. Elon Musk has regained his title as the world's only trillionaire. The Tesla CEO made history earlier this year by becoming the first person worth 13 figures after SpaceX's blockbuster initial public offering in June.
Spirit’s old data is one step closer to landing at Google
Google just got a win in its bid to buy Spirit Airlines' old data for $10 million. A court-appointed consumer privacy ombudsman recommended the sale be approved. The official said the companies had addressed consumer privacy concerns. Google just got a win in its effort to buy Spirit Airlines' old data. A court-appointed consumer privacy official recommended the sale be approved in a filing on Monday, citing steps taken by Spirit and Google to address risks to passenger privacy.
Meta’s Muse is already pulling one CEO’s purchases away from Amazon
Leif Abraham, Public's co-CEO, wants vintage wines and fancy Levi's jeans. Meta's Muse AI agent buys them for him. Because Amazon blocks Muse from making purchases, Abraham said he's noticed more of his orders being processed by Shopify. Meta's AI agent, Muse, has been going shopping for Leif Abraham. With Amazon blocking the AI agent from placing orders, Abraham says that means fewer purchases from Amazon.
The US Army created a new robotics job for special operations. Now, the service wants to go bigger
The US Army wants to expand a new robotics role pioneered by special operations. The specialty, alongside another effort, is focused on building, modifying, and integrating robotics and new technologies. The first soldiers graduated from the course last week. The US Army wants to expand a new robotics specialty pioneered by special operations across the conventional force after graduating its first robotics technicians.
The 13 artists with the most No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100
There are only 13 artists in Billboard history who have topped the Hot 100 at least 10 times. Taylor Swift secured her 16th No. 1 hit in October 2026. The Beatles have the most No. 1 songs ever (20), followed closely by Mariah Carey (19). Throughout music history, there have been plenty of record-breaking songs, albums, and acts. These 13, however, have seen the most success on the Billboard Hot 100, which is widely considered to be the definitive ranking of best-selling songs in the US.
Only 94 songs have debuted at No. 1 in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 — here they all are
Only 94 songs have debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100 since the chart was launched in 1958. "Patient Zero" by Taylor Swift is the most recent song to achieve this feat. Drake and Swift are tied for the most entries with 10 apiece, followed by Ariana Grande with eight. The Billboard Hot 100 is widely considered the definitive all-genre singles chart in the US. Although it was officially launched in 1958, Billboard began using modern airplay and sales data in 1991, allowing for more time-sensitive calculations and accurate rankings.
Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ is her newest No. 1 hit. Here are all 16 of her songs that topped the chart
Taylor Swift's newest single, "Patient Zero," debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Swift has the fourth-most No. 1 hits in history, trailing Elvis, Mariah Carey, and The Beatles. Swift's biggest hits also include "Blank Space," "Anti-Hero," and "The Fate of Ophelia." Since releasing her first No. 1 album in 2008, Taylor Swift has enjoyed a historic run on the charts, topping the Billboard 200 and Billboard Hot 100 over a dozen times each.
The college with the highest first-year retention rate in every state
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has a reputation for producing famous tech dropouts. But in reality, 99% of first-year students return — the highest rate in Massachusetts. Here is the college with the highest first-year retention rate in every state. Getting a student to choose a college is one thing. Getting them to come back for another year is just as important. Ranging from Ivy League universities to military academies, Business Insider calculated the college with the highest retention rate in each state.
Sam Altman says Elon Musk is a ‘bully’ who only respects people who punch him back
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said a little drama may grease the gears for talks with Elon Musk. "I think once in a while you've got to punch a bully back in the nose," Altman told Vanity Fair. Altman said that Musk "only respects people" who take such an approach. Sam Altman says you need to accept some level of drama if you want him and Elon Musk to work together. "I think once in a while you've got to punch a bully back in the nose," Altman told Vanity Fair during a wide-ranging interview.
A 25-year-old woman got engaged after landing her dream job. Days later, she was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer
When she was 25, Anastasia Sevriukova experienced a few colon cancer symptoms. Because she had no family history, she thought she had hemorrhoids and was just tired from her job. She was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. When Anastasia Sevriukova first noticed blood in her stool at age 25, she didn't tell anyone at first — not her then-boyfriend or her mom. Her Google search narrowed the cause down to either colon cancer — which seemed extremely unlikely due to her lack of family history — or hemorrhoids. "I Googled 'I had oysters.
Business class seemed out of reach for my family of 4 — until we found an easier way to find the right deals
We wanted to use points to get business-class seats for our family of four, but felt overwhelmed. To help, we used a tool to find deals that work with our credit-card points and our family's needs. Ultimately, it helped us find four business-class and four economy-plus seats that worked for us. Two years ago, when my family of four flew from Dallas to Scotland via London, our young children barely slept on the 10-hour economy flight, leading to meltdowns and frustration.
Amazon hires Microsoft’s former Copilot CTO
AWS hired Microsoft executive Pedram Rezaei as a distinguished engineer. He is joining AWS's Agentic AI and Emerging Technologies group. Rezaei's move is the latest in a series of leadership departures from Microsoft. Amazon hired former Microsoft Copilot CTO Pedram Rezaei to help the e-commerce and cloud giant build out its agentic AI business. Rezaei joined AWS as a distinguished engineer in its Agentic AI and Emerging Technologies group, according to an email announcement on Monday.
Norway temporarily bans Meta glasses in public spaces
Norway is issuing a temporary ban on camera glasses in certain public spaces. Meta glasses can still be sold, and they're not banned for private use. The government plans on making a decision about regulation after more investigation. Bad news if you planned on capturing photos of the majestic fjords in your Meta Ray-Bans. Norway is issuing a temporary ban on camera glasses in public spaces like parks, schools, and beaches.
I turned my passion for the outdoors into a community for startup founders. It’s become a side hustle that makes me $10K in revenue
Alena Beliauskaya turned her weekends into free community meetups for founders. The group goes hiking, dirtbiking, and does other fun group activities. She now offers paid membership and has earned $10,000 a month in revenue since the summer. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Alena Beliauskaya, a 37-year-old product director based in San Francisco. The following has been edited for length and clarity. Here in San Francisco, it seems like everyone is a startup founder.
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ is one of her biggest albums on the Billboard 200. Here’s how her others rank
Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl" has spent 13 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. It's her second-longest reign atop the chart, surpassing "Fearless" and "1989." "The Tortured Poets Department" holds the record in Swift's catalog with 17 weeks at No. 1. Taylor Swift gave us fair warning in her newest album: "I'm married to the hustle."
Our family and friends are scattered across the globe, so my husband and I decided to elope. I have 1 regret
Our friends and family live around the world, and we didn't want them to travel for our wedding. We didn't need or want a big, elaborate wedding, and our families were fine with our decision. Our wedding was a beautiful start to our life together, with just the two of us. Growing up, my family has always been spread out. I grew up on the East Coast of the United States, but many of my relatives lived on the West Coast or in Europe. My high school friends and friends I made at work have also become scattered around the country.
Who is Karoline Leavitt, Trump’s former White House press secretary now headed to Fox News
Karoline Leavitt, 28, was the youngest-ever White House press secretary. She worked for Kayleigh McEnany and Rep. Elise Stefanik before joining Donald Trump's 2024 campaign. She is married to 60-year-old real-estate developer Nicholas Riccio, and they have two children. Karoline Leavitt landed a White House internship as a college student during President Donald Trump's first term. In his second term, she served as the youngest-ever White House press secretary before announcing her departure in August.
Oprah-backed True Food Kitchen files for bankruptcy, blaming management turnover and strategy shifts
Health-focused chain True Food Kitchen has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company, which cited $42 million in debt in court papers, closed 12 restaurant outposts. 34 remain open. Media mogul Oprah Winfrey has been an investor in the company since 2018. Health-focused restaurant chain True Food Kitchen, which has counted Oprah Winfrey and former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz among its backers, has filed for bankruptcy.
Elon Musk’s Starlink is gaining popularity across airlines. Here are ways to check if your plane has it
Over 40 global airlines have announced deals for Elon Musk's Starlink WiFi. The ultra-high-speed WiFi is free on airlines that offer it, but some require a loyalty account. Starlink is already available on some airlines — here's how to find out if your plane has it. From United Airlines and Emirates to British Airways and Air New Zealand, Elon Musk's Starlink is gaining popularity across global airlines.
I’ve worked at Costco for 21 years. Here are 7 of the best things I’m seeing on shelves right now
As a longtime Costco employee, I love finding the best new items that come into the warehouse. This month, the shelves are stocked with yummy treats, cute sweaters, and cooking essentials. Plus, the Sharper Image handheld rolling massager seems like a great investment. I've worked at Costco for 21 years, so I know just where to look to spot the best new products that come into the warehouse. This month, the shelves are stocked with everything from delicious treats to adorable sweaters. Here are seven items that caught my eye.
Wealthy Swiss investors have a weird flex: a blue briefcase filled with 10 pounds of chocolate
Swiss investors showcase their wealth each April by carrying blue briefcases filled with chocolate. Lindt gifts them to voting shareholders each year, but a share costs around $100,000. One local investor described the "quirky tradition" as a "very Swiss kind of flex." From Patagonia vests to Rolex Submariners, the finance world is full of status symbols and fashion flexes. Wealthy Swiss investors have one of the weirdest: a blue briefcase filled with roughly 10 pounds of chocolate.
My partner and I always thought we agreed on money. Then, we moved in together
When my partner and I started dating, we had similar incomes and opinions on how to split expenses. Once we moved in together, though, we realized we wanted our money to go toward different things. We came up with a plan that helped us, and accepted that sometimes, we'd just have to compromise. I was born and raised in Mexico, but I spent most of my financially independent adult life in New York and London.
CNN boss Mark Thompson is staying on in the David Ellison era. Read his memo to staffers
CNN CEO Mark Thompson will remain in charge as David Ellison's Skydance buys Warner Bros. Discovery. The news giant will share common ownership with CBS News, which Ellison shook up by hiring Bari Weiss. Read Thompson's full memo to CNN employees. Mark Thompson isn't going anywhere. David Ellison is keeping CNN's top executive in place as Paramount buys Warner Bros. Discovery, the news giant's parent company. Thompson, who's led CNN since October 2023, told staffers on Monday that he's staying at the network.
16 ‘Twilight’ teen stars, ranked from least to most successful
"Twilight" was a huge part of culture following the book's release on October 5, 2006. Adults who starred in the movie adaptation already had careers, but the young stars were basically unknowns. We've ranked all the teens of Forks based on their careers post-"Twilight." Nothing signifies the coming of fall like the opening guitar lick of The Blue Foundation's "Eyes on Fire."
Ukraine’s robotic gun turrets have scored their first kills of Russia’s fastest attack drones
The deployment of AI-enabled gun turrets comes as Ukraine struggles to defend against Russian jet-powered drones.
KPMG has a new CEO leading its 276,000 staff. Here are the key challenges he faces
KPMG has a new global chairman and CEO: Gary Wingrove. From AI transformation to an auditing scandal, he's taken over at a turbulent time for consulting. Business Insider spoke to industry watchers about the challenges Wingrove faces as he starts his tenure. KPMG has a new boss. On October 1, Gary Wingrove took over as global chairman and CEO of the Big Four accounting and consulting firm, succeeding Bill Thomas after an eight-year tenure.
Instinct users say its new shopping feature is pushing products they never asked for
Instinct users say it texted them a shopping list pulled from chats they thought were private. Instinct's CEO says agents shouldn't push purchases users don't want. But users say they got them. Marketing and media analysts say the shopping suggestions may hint at monetization. If Instinct has suddenly texted you a shopping list you never asked for, you're not alone.
HR org SHRM heads to court in latest workplace discrimination case
SHRM is headed to trial on October 6 over a claim it mishandled a disability accommodation request. Jurors will weigh whether the HR group adequately worked with the plaintiff to find a solution. In 2025, SHRM was hit with an $11.5 million verdict in another discrimination case. It is appealing. The nation's largest HR group is set to face a jury this week over allegations that it mishandled a job applicant's request for a disability accommodation.
The hottest trip for Silicon Valley investors? Robot factories in China
Silicon Valley investors are taking field trips to robot factories in China. The goal is not to scout investments, but to size up rivals to their portfolio companies. Some investors are paying $10,000 for tours with translators, five hotels, and executive dinners. Last year, when Ryan Cunningham, a Silicon Valley investor, floated a trip to China in a WhatsApp group of robotics investors, the response was lukewarm. One person jokingly asked if he could smuggle a humanoid robot home. This year, the jokes have given way to travel plans.
I was 16 when I started reselling online. A few months later, my garage was a warehouse and I was making $25,000 a month
Ethan Alexander was a high school sophomore when he started reselling goods on Amazon. He did $125,000 in sales last year, before the business became overwhelming. He's invested much of the money and plans to use what he learned from the business. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ethan Alexander. It has been edited for length and clarity. Each year, I get a $500 gift from an investment account that my great-grandfather set up for all of his great-grandkids.
I toured Qatar’s new business class, complete with 2-person window suites. These are the 7 best upgrades
Qatar Airways debuted its new Qsuite Next Gen business class in 2024, but it's still not flying. The airline said the cabin was planned for the Boeing 777-9, a plane years behind schedule. I toured the new seat to see what flyers can expect once it launches and found surprising upgrades. Qatar Airways hoped to debut the next generation of its famous Qsuite business class last year — with lockable drawers and two-person window suites — but it still hasn't flown a single passenger.
America’s EV graveyard has grown by nearly 20 discontinued vehicles this year
Automakers have reorganized their EV lineups since September 2025, when federal tax credits ended. Sagging demand, tariffs, and a new generation of EVs have also led to several product cancellations. Business Insider compiled a list of EVs that have been killed or indefinitely delayed in 2026. American EV sales aren't looking too hot. Since September 2025, when the federal $7,500 tax credit for US-made EVs ended, fewer shoppers have chosen a battery-powered car for their next set of wheels.
I make $145K a year, over $100,000 more than I did 12 years ago. I still want more
Elianor Williamson is a 36-year-old living in Seattle. Business Insider has verified Williamson's income and employment history with documentation. The following as-told-to essay has been edited for length and clarity.
GameStop’s Ryan Cohen shares the best and worst investments of his life, and neither involve money
Ryan Cohen said he’s still “collecting dividends” from his best investment, and his worst investment involved misplaced trust.
The midterms will come down to the cost of everything — and who voters trust to fix it
Candidates in swing states are vying to win on the Big A: Affordability. In states with key Senate races, gas, electricity, and housing prices have all soared. Now, candidates on both sides of the aisle are touting their plans to bring costs down. Zac Owen, a 31-year-old brand strategist and high school football coach in the hotly contested swing state of Michigan, said that it's normal to drive two to four hours to get somewhere else in the state.
My family of 5 moved into a 3-bedroom duplex. I was dreading downsizing at first, but I’m glad we did
Most of my previous homes have been bigger, two-story houses. However, my family of five just moved into a smaller three-bedroom duplex. I was dreading having less space at first, but there are unexpected benefits. I've always loved the idea of having a big family home. I grew up in a two-story house with six family members, and it was always loud, fun, and messy. Now that I'm a mother of three, I have a very different perspective on what it actually takes to run a busy family home.
LinkedIn pros have found a new key to getting opportunities: selfies
LinkedIn creators are finding career success by posting work selfies and videos on the platform. AI's impact on LinkedIn is making authentic, personal posts more effective than polished content. LinkedIn launched a Next Gen Voices program to help young creators connect and grow their careers. Your next career opportunity could start with your front-facing camera. For some LinkedIn creators, selfies and unscripted videos are opening doors that career updates alone did not — from speaking invitations to a new job.
Silicon Valley founders’ hottest funding source: the Bank of Best Friends
Katherine Naylor Pullman started Our Third Place, a networking group for women in media, as a part-time side project. It began four years ago with monthly, then weekly, dinners. Women in Chicago and Los Angeles reached out, wanting to host their own dinners. Now, Our Third Place is in 40 cities, and running it has blossomed into a full-time gig for Naylor Pullman, who left a previous job in brand partnerships.
Ben Affleck says he had a ‘heart attack’ when he first saw what AI could do — then he used it in his movie
Ben Affleck said his first close look at AI gave him a "heart attack." He then built a company that spent eight months shooting footage to train AI tools for film crews. Affleck said he used AI on his upcoming film, "Animals," but won't say exactly how. Ben Affleck said he wants AI to support filmmakers and artists in the creative process. Speaking at the Bloomberg Screentime event in Los Angeles over the weekend, Affleck said his company's AI tools are meant to help creatives work more efficiently, not make them obsolete.
After 11 years on an H-1B visa, I still miss my family back home. Here’s why I stay in the US
Abhradeep Chatterjee has lived in the US on an H-1B visa for 11 years — the uncertainty's been hard. He hasn't visited India to see family in over a decade. Despite it all, Chatterjee is choosing the US because of the opportunities for him and his family. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Abhradeep Chatterjee, 37, an Indian national who lives in Minnesota. The following has been edited for length and clarity.
Sam Altman said ‘the world should accept some bad things happening’ for the benefits of AI
OpenAI's Sam Altman diverged from Anthropic's views, saying that we should embrace AI despite risks. Altman agrees with tougher AI regulations, but advocates for a "lighter touch." He believes people will do "orders of magnitude more good stuff than bad stuff" with AI.
Meet David Robinson, the OpenAI safety leader who quit and warned that the company isn’t careful enough
David Robinson, formerly OpenAI's safety lead, has long been interested in rules around technology. Robinson quit OpenAI this week and said the AI giant is moving too fast without regard for safety. Robinson said he would now work from outside the company to strengthen safety incentives. David Robinson, a leader on OpenAI's Safety Systems team who quit the company this week, once had ambitions to bring philosophy to journalism. A Rhodes Scholar, Robinson graduated from Princeton in 2004 with a degree in philosophy.
In Connecticut, my husband and I mostly talked logistics. In Spain, we started dating each other again
We sold our house in Connecticut and got rid of most of our belongings before moving abroad. Starting over in Spain brought plenty of stress and uncertainty. Depending on each other through it has ultimately strengthened our relationship. One year ago, my husband left his 18-year teaching career behind, we sold our house, got rid of 95% of our belongings, and moved our family from Connecticut to Madrid. These days, we live in a small flat with our 7 and 10-year-old boys. We don't own a car. We're learning Spanish one day at a time.
Lina Khan says AI companies are following the same playbook that got Big Tech into trouble
Former FTC chair Lina Khan doesn't believe AI companies can effectively self-regulate. She referenced Big Tech's attempt with social media, calling it "a proven failure." The Trump administration isn't keen on implementing federal-level guardrails. Lina Khan has some advice for AI companies attempting to self-regulate the advancing tech. The former Federal Trade Commission chair said doing so would be a fool's errand during an interview on ABC's "This Week." "We've seen that self-regulation efforts by Big Tech have been a proven failure,"
My favorite place in California is a tiny mountain town that’s worth visiting in every season — also, its mayor is a dog
One of my favorite escapes from Los Angeles is the rustic, uncrowded mountain town of Idyllwild. The tiny community is isolated but offers plenty to see and do year-round. It offers a laid-back getaway where you can be immersed in nature and meet a local dog celebrity. One of the best things about living in Santa Monica is having the ocean on one side and the mountains on the other. Although there are plenty of mountainous spots nearby to choose from for a getaway, my husband and I keep going back to the small town of Idyllwild.
I left my dream life in London to move back in with my dads at 41. I have no regrets
I left my home in Colorado more than two decades ago and eventually built a life in London. When I turned 40, I started to think more and more about the distance between me and my dads. Soon after, I moved home and a year later, I'm still happy with that decision. When I think back to how my life looked this time last year, I can't help but laugh out loud. Last August, I was sipping cocktails by the pool at White City House with London illuminated in the background, wondering if I was ready to let this life go.
I ranked the signature burgers from McDonald’s, Wendy’s, and Burger King. My favorite surprised me
I tried the signature burgers from three fast-food chains: McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King. I thought McDonald's Big Mac was underwhelming and needed more sauce. I liked the smoky flavor of Burger King's Whopper and the chain's recent upgrades. As a food reporter, I've tried and tested many burgers over the years. But for my latest taste test, I decided to go back to basics.
My husband and I finally took a trip without our 5 kids. It didn’t go at all how we expected
My husband and I wanted to take a trip away from our five kids, so we planned a 4-day beach getaway. I didn't relax much, and it felt impossible to disconnect even though the kids had a trusted sitter. I missed my kids more than I expected, but I enjoyed being able to talk to my husband uninterrupted. My husband and I both work and parent our five kids, and some days the rat wheel of events and responsibilities feels endless. So, during a particularly tough season, we started scheming about whether it would actually be possible to "get away.
I replaced Spotify with CDs for my 8-year-old. It’s one parenting decision I haven’t regretted
I wanted my 8-year-old to have the freedom to discover music on her own. Spotify exposed her to distracting videos, AI songs, and inappropriate images. I switched her to CDs, where she can choose freely from music I've approved. Lately, I have been filling our home with piles and piles of CDs. I'm not alone: physical media (primarily vinyl, but also CDs) have been on an upward sales trend for the past five years.
I’m a matchmaker for people over 50. The couples who end up in the happiest relationships don’t look for chemistry first
Brigitte Weil is a matchmaker based in Manhattan, working with the 50+ crowd. She says superficial details like looks and finances become less important with age. Widowed clients focus on what they want, while divorced clients focus on what they don't want. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Brigitte Weil. It has been edited for length and clarity.
My 16-year-old still has a 9 p.m. bedtime. It’s great for our whole family
A 9 p.m. bedtime ensures my 16-year-old daughter gets enough sleep for school success. Our bedtime routine encourages open communication and connection with my daughter. Maintaining a consistent bedtime is crucial for my daughter's health and daily routine. As my daughter prepared to go back to school this year, there was the usual business of buying school supplies, wondering about her new Biology teacher, and thinking about her birthday, which falls a few weeks after school starts.
Amazon exec says finding FDE talent is very challenging: ‘These are unicorns’
Amazon Web Services has made a $1 billion bet on FDEs. Finding the right workers isn't easy, an Amazon exec told Business Insider. "These are unicorns," the exec said. Forward-deployed engineers are one of the hottest jobs in AI. Finding them isn't easy. "These are unicorns," Asa Kalavade, vice president of forward-deployed engineering at Amazon Web Services, told Business Insider. Like its rivals, Amazon has made a big bet on the future of FDEs. In June, AWS announced a $1 billion investment to create a dedicated AWS FDE organization.
Americans’ love of oversized Halloween skeletons is still going strong
The original 12-foot Skelly from Home Depot first went viral in 2020. Six years later, the trend of jumbo Halloween yard decorations seems as strong as ever. Walmart-owned Sam's Club is tapping into the trend with an 11-foot reaper, but Skelly remains king. It wasn't all that long ago that towering Halloween skeletons weren't really a thing. That all changed seemingly overnight in 2020, when Home Depot introduced its wildly popular 12-foot Skelly decoration, driving record Halloween sales for the home improvement chain that year.
I used AI to track my job rejections. It changed my search, and I got hired
Margareth Felicia Gono used AI to bring structure to her job search, landing a role at DoorDash. She built Claude tools to assess her résumé and analyze the sentiment of interviews. Gono said she didn't want AI to exaggerate her experience or make her sound like everyone else. Margareth Felicia Gono, 24, recently started as a senior associate at DoorDash after completing a master's degree in applied analytics in May. During her job search, she created an AI workflow that helped her evaluate roles and analyze interview sentiment.
These 5 states will pay you to build a tiny home in your backyard
New York and Colorado are among the states that will pay you to build a tiny home in your backyard. The compensation comes via state grant programs.
Real-estate investors who started with little savings share 4 creative ways they bought property
Four investors share how they used existing assets to fund their first rental properties. Their approaches included borrowing from their 401(k), home equity, and a paid-off truck. The strategies lowered the cash barrier but added debt. It's easy for prospective real-estate investors to get discouraged by sticker shock. Many lenders require a down payment of at least 20% for an investment property.
As a French woman, I cherish my ‘French Sundays.’ I wouldn’t change this weekend routine for anything
"French Sundays" are a trend that seems to be gaining popularity in the US. Being French, they have been one of my routines throughout my life. They're a day to completely unwind and a chance to recharge before the week begins. I grew up in France, where Sundays have their own distinctive feeling. It's not just another day of the week for us — and even though I've moved to the US, it's something I've taken with me. On Sundays, most traditional shops and services are closed, with only a few exceptions in tourist areas.
AI was supposed to kill tech jobs. The data on job openings says otherwise
A version of this story originally appeared in the AI Insider newsletter. Sign up for Business Insider's weekly AI Insider newsletter here. Fears that AI will wipe out tech jobs aren't showing up in the data. Job openings at tech companies are climbing, while layoffs continue to ease after a brutal industry reset following the pandemic, according to new data from TrueUp, a hiring platform that tracks more than 9,000 technology companies.
After about a year of using the scooter, I sold my car
The costs of car ownership have been increasing, from new car prices to gas. One commuter ditched his car in favor of a gas-powered scooter. It's a practical, money-saving alternative when paired with apps like Uber, he said. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Gary Brown, an architectural visualization artist in Charlotte, North Carolina. It has been edited for length and clarity. My wife and I own a townhouse here in Charlotte. It's about four miles from where I work.
I thought a recruiter found me a dream job. It was a scam
Alyshia Hull thought she received a great opportunity from a recruiter. When he asked her to pay for a résumé service, she realized it was a scam.
My son’s Trump Account app is boring. Here’s why I think other investing apps should take note
I opened a Trump Account for my son to take advantage of the free $1,000 seed money. When I opened the app, I was struck by how boring it was. There's almost nothing to do. This is great news for encouraging responsible investing, as other apps inch toward gambling. When I finally finished opening up my son's Trump Account, I was shocked at how boring the app was.
ChatGPT wants to replace the fitting room. I put it through a wardrobe stress test
I tested ChatGPT's virtual try-on feature on jewelry, outfits, and my cat. The tool rendered simple accessories and clothing with impressive realism. Complex looks fell short, producing inaccurate garments and altered body proportions. ChatGPT wants to be your new virtual fitting room. OpenAI on Thursday rolled out two shopping features globally, allowing users to virtually try on clothing and accessories and save their favorite finds for later.
Scott Bessent compares AI CEOs who warn of catastrophe to Hannibal Lecter: ‘Stop me before I kill again’
The Treasury Secretary says pro-regulation AI CEOs bring to mind a movie villain. "It's kind of like Hannibal Lecter: Stop me before I kill again." Bessent says the industry can slow itself down, without government intervention. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had some things to say about pro-regulation tech leaders that might go down better with fava beans and a nice Chianti. During a Saturday appearance on "The Axios Show," Bessent compared CEOs who want the government to slap guardrails on AI to a reviled cinematic figure. "I mean, it'
Sam Altman: Don’t treat AI like a ‘religious force’
Sam Altman is not down with the idea that AI could be a "religious force." The OpenAI CEO said in an X post that surrendering human judgment to the bots is a safety issue. Rival Anthropic has held meetings with religious leaders about its AI models. OpenAI's Sam Altman said Saturday that he's "very uncomfortable" with people treating AI like a god. In a vaguepost on X, Altman said that people who try to "ascribe religious force or a surrender of human judgment to AI models" are a safety issue.
OpenAI leader who quit says he can do more for safety from outside the company
Just-department OpenAI staffer David Robinson published an essay about AI safeguards. Robinson said he intends to "strengthen the incentives" for AI to develop at a safe pace. His departure comes after OpenAI faced scrutiny over the Hugging Face hack. The OpenAI leader who just quit and issued a stark warning about safety says that, like other recent Big Tech defectors, he plans to help solve the problem from the outside. David Robinson worked at OpenAI for three and a half years and ran transparency for the safety team.
People say I don't look like a multimillionaire. Good — I'm not trying to
Tori Dunlap became a millionaire at 27, about five years ago. She refuses to spend on signifiers of wealth that aren't meaningful to her. Her privacy has become more important as she builds wealth, she says. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Tori Dunlap, founder of Her First $100K and author of "Financial Feminist." It has been edited for length and clarity. My parents were very good at teaching me about money, not just by what they said, but by what they did.
Elon Musk says Tesla is trying to prevent robotaxis from running over cats at night
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said one problem for robotaxis at night has whiskers and a tail. "Literally trying to avoid grey kittens on grey tarmac in the dark," he said. A Waymo hit and killed a cat at night last year. There are many challenges to putting self-driving cars on the road. Elon Musk says one of them has nine lives. The Tesla CEO announced on Saturday that the company is expanding the operating hours of its robotaxis from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. in Austin and said that his team has been trying to overcome a rather stealthy problem.
I’ve been to Cancún countless times — but I prefer this quieter island about 30 minutes away
I love visiting Cancún, but I've been on the hunt for a similar spot that has fewer crowds. Recently, I fell in love with Isla Mujeres, an island near Cancún that has great food and beaches. I think Isla Mujeres is a perfect spot for fans of Cancún who want a beach trip with less nightlife. I love Cancún's balmy, multi-blue-toned water, but I'm less fond of the crowds, nightlife, and traffic. These days, when I travel, I want as much peace and nature as possible, from calming ocean waves to the squeaky chatter of local birds.
I reviewed luxury hotels for nearly a decade. Becoming a mom changed what I look for
I've traveled a lot for work and pleasure, so I have some high standards when it comes to hotels. Since having a child, my needs have shifted, and I now look for different things. Attention is my new favorite amenity. It means so much when traveling with kids. When my husband and I were planning our honeymoon along the Amalfi Coast, we had three criteria for every hotel we booked: superb dining, a dreamy wellness program, and a wow factor.
I ordered the same 3 items at Jersey Mike’s and Subway. Neither sandwich chain was perfect, but one stood out
I ordered a cold sandwich, a hot sandwich, and a cookie at Jersey Mike's and Subway to compare. Jersey Mike's Club Sub blew me away, but I didn't love either chain's cheesesteak. Both chains had great chocolate-chip cookies, but, overall, I prefer Jersey Mike's to Subway. For years, Subway felt like the only relevant sandwich chain. Its 2008 "five, five dollar, five dollar footlong" jingle still lives in my head.
White House announces one-time $90 rebate for some Medicare users
It's the latest announcement of free money as the midterms approach. More than 20 million seniors will be eligible for the payments. The $90 will cover about half of one month's standard Medicare Part B premium. President Donald Trump is cutting more checks as the midterms approach — this time for some older Americans enrolled in Medicare. Trump announced his administration will give $90 each to 20 million of the more than 60 million people enrolled in Medicare Part B, which covers things like doctor's visits.
I’m raising my 4 kids in Spain. I’ve become a less controlling parent here
I'm raising four young children in Barcelona, where kids are part of public life. I've become more comfortable letting them explore while I supervise from nearby. That freedom is helping them become more confident and capable. When I found out I was pregnant with twins, I couldn't imagine how completely my life was about to turn upside down. Not just because those two little hearts beating on the ultrasound would soon become two babies crying at exactly the same time, but because of the whirlwind my life was about to become.
Inside America’s $66 billion bet to beat China’s shipbuilding empire
China is the world's top shipbuilder, and as it rapidly continues to expand its navy, the Trump administration is making American shipbuilding a national priority. We went inside a US naval shipyard to see how these vessels are built and why expanding America's fleet may be harder than it sounds. Read the original article on Business Insider
Sarah J. Maas’ next ‘ACOTAR’ book is coming. Here’s what to remember before you read it
Sarah J. Maas’ new book, “A Court of Splintered Harmony,” will continue storylines from “A Court of Thorns and Roses” and “Crescent City.”
12 cities around the world where you can live comparably cheaply, from $400-a-month rents to $1 cappuccinos
Many Americans are moving abroad in search of cheaper housing, food, and a more laid-back lifestyle. In these 12 international cities, the cost of living is relatively low compared to the US. It includes a city that sits among the Andes and a Thai paradise with ancient temples. More and more Americans are looking overseas to reinvent their lives, whether in search of a lower cost of living, better healthcare, or a more affordable retirement.
I left my husband and 3 kids for the first time for a work conference. I added 2 days at the end for some solo travel
At almost 38, I took my first solo trip and worried about navigating everything on my own. I learned that traveling alone made me more responsible, and I relished the time to myself. After years of planning family trips, following only my own interests felt freeing. I'm almost 38 years old, and I just took my first solo trip for a work conference in Dover, Delaware, this September. For a few months leading up to the trip, every time I thought about the logistics and emotions of leaving my kids, I felt a tight knot of anxiety.
‘Bond King’ Bill Gross shares his best investment, and the bad bet that lost him 50% in a month
Bill Gross shared his best investment and worst investing error with Business Insider. The billionaire "Bond King" said his bet on pipeline stocks has paid off handsomely. The Pimco cofounder said he lost 50% of his savings in a month when he bet on Treasurys in 1969. Bill Gross says he made the best investment of his career only a few years ago, while his worst investing error dates back nearly six decades.
I thought I was raising my daughter. Looking back, I think we raised each other
I became pregnant at 20 and had to leave college and give up my full scholarship. I returned to school while working and raising my daughter, graduating seven years later. My daughter is now 21, and I realize we grew into adulthood together. Growing up as a first-generation immigrant, I understood early how much my parents sacrificed to build a better future for our family. They left everything they knew behind so their children could have opportunities they never had.
The US Navy needs more ships. The workers building them are winning bigger paychecks
Recent union contract wins in California and Maine are delivering pay bumps and better benefits and may reflect new industry trends, members said.
I used a fake Craigslist ad to test my business idea. The reaction gave me the proof I needed
Alison Donnally founded JoeyCo to connect aging adults and college students. She tested the idea by listing her parents' home on Craigslist. The results inspired a business blending student housing with elder care. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Alison Donnally, the founder and CEO of JoeyCo. It has been edited for length and clarity. Prior to starting JoeyCo, I worked in strategy and business development within healthcare. That started me down a path of ideating better solutions for elderly patients.
I worked 7 days a week while my husband couldn’t work. Now I’m learning to slow down
For a while, I had a job and a side hustle, and was working seven days a week. My husband couldn't work during that time, and I felt pressure to stay on top of finances. Now, he has a corporate role, and I'm giving myself permission to work less. Eight years ago, I worked a visual merchandising job with a 6-2 schedule. I also lived in Vancouver, one of the most expensive cities in North America. With mostly free afternoons and a love of writing, I started looking into freelancing to boost my income. It was just a fun side hustle at first.
Ramp’s Broadway musical was the worst show I’ve ever seen. I’m still glad it exists
I went to Ramp's Broadway musical, "Bill Pay." The show was confusing, sloppy, and felt like an hour-long advertisement. But I'm happy Ramp is investing in theatre. They should make a better show! The giant, shimmering credit card was the first sign. The fintech company Ramp, in a somewhat baffling move, staged a musical. They called it "Bill Pay" and took over Broadway's Broadhurst Theatre. From the back of the mezzanine, I watched the hourlong, witless advertisement. Let me clarify: it's not that Ramp pretended this was high art.
Consulting firms say that as AI gets cheaper, power demand could keep climbing
AI costs are falling as models and tokens get cheaper, according to reports from BCG and McKinsey. Lowering costs may increase pressure on the electric grid as companies use AI on more tasks. BCG found that companies that manage token spend efficiently see the greatest returns with AI. AI is getting cheaper to use, but as companies use it more, we're bound to see more pressure on the electric grid.
2 AI habits that can weaken your critical thinking, according to a BCG exec
BCG exec David Martin said there's an "existential risk" of people losing skills because of AI use. Half of the executives surveyed in a June BCG study reported seeing deskilling. Martin said that being unable to answer follow-up questions about material is a common indicator of deskilling. With great power comes great responsibility — and the responsibility not to deskill may fall squarely on your shoulders.
AI slop is coming for Hollywood. Some of it is already better
A version of this story originally appeared in the AI Insider newsletter. Sign up for Business Insider's weekly AI Insider newsletter here. NBC's Saturday Night Live aired a sketch mocking Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei last weekend. A day earlier, an AI-generated music video took a similar swipe, featuring a fake Amodei singing "Hit the Breaks Except for Me." I laughed harder at the AI version. Created with an AI tool called Slopcannon, it needed little more than an audio file, a few images, and an idea.
I saw Etihad’s all-new first and business class cabins coming in 2027. These 8 things surprised me most
Etihad Airways unveiled the new first and business-class cabins planned for its Airbus A330neos. First class is just four seats, and each comes with a giant television and a buddy seat. It remains to be seen whether first class is worth the pricey upgrade from business. Etihad Airways is bringing a new aircraft to its fleet in 2027, and I got an early look at what its premium seats will be like.
LinkedIn cofounder says AI infrastructure is the ‘only reason we’re not in a recession’
Reid Hoffman says he's thankful for the data center buildout in the US. The LinkedIn cofounder said the capital behind it is keeping the US from a recession. Americans are souring on data centers overall. Many Americans are bristling over the data center buildout. Reid Hoffman says he's thankful for it. The LinkedIn cofounder said so during an appearance on the "Newcomer" podcast that was released Friday. Hoffman credited the huge amount of capital behind the AI infrastructure buildout for being "the only reason we're not in a recession."
4 ways parents can teach young boys about consent and how to go against the group, according to Dr. Becky
This week, my DMs have been flooded with questions from parents. They're looking for advice on meaningful ways to teach their sons about consent and speaking up. My advice: Parents should start early. We need to raise our boys in ways that allow them to practice these skills. In the past week, I've gotten the same DMs from thousands of parents: "I'm reading about the Cornell sexual assault allegations, and oh my goodness, I don't want that to be my son. What can I do?"
Older Americans are afraid to spend their riches in retirement
Many retirees fear spending savings, with most prefering leaving a surplus over depleting funds. A Prudential survey shows retirees struggle with balancing spending on enjoyment and future saving. Retirees feel guilty spending on luxuries and prefer guaranteed monthly income over a lump sum. Millions of Americans save for decades for the day when they turn in their laptops and never have to work again. When the day comes, though, many fear spending down their nest eggs.
Nate Bargatze gave me career advice at a conference — and it matched what 4 CEOs said
Business Insider attended the Ford Accelerate conference, an event full of CEOs — and Nate Bargatze. They talked about their early careers. Their advice was very similar. It comes as America struggles to fill skilled-trade roles that once powered US companies. Nate Bargatze's first jobs weren't fancy. Pizza deliveryman, valet driver, mover — titles that "were always exactly what the job was," he said. "I remember going to one house, and they wanted me to go buy them beer," he recalled of his time working for Pizza Hut.
Inside the ‘safe space’ where creators can love AI out loud
Content creators at a conference in LA this week seemed largely unfazed by AI backlash. While some influencers are avoiding AI, creators at the event showed off their AI-generated work. Some attendees said they came to the event for a "safe space" to talk about creating with AI. How do influencers and content creators feel about getting roasted for using AI? Mostly unbothered. At least, that was the vibe at a conference for AI creators that I attended in Los Angeles this week.
American Airlines pilots want Spirit’s data deal with Google grounded
The union representing American Airlines pilots objected this week to Spirit's data sale to Google. The union cited privacy and safety concerns and joined prior objections to the sale. Google has said data included in the $10 million data sale would be scrubbed of identifying info. The union representing American Airlines pilots is joining opposition to Spirit Airlines' plan to sell its old data to Google.
OpenAI safety leader David Robinson resigns as the team’s upheaval mounts
David Robinson, a leader on OpenAI's Safety Systems team, is out at the company. He resigned last week, a spokesperson told Business Insider. The departure adds yet more upheaval to the AI company's safety ranks. David Robinson, a leader on OpenAI's Safety Systems team, has resigned from the company. An OpenAI spokesperson told Business Insider on Friday that Robinson left last week, marking yet another moment of upheaval in the company's safety ranks. Robinson had previously led the company's policy planning.
Some Dutch stores pull Meta glasses from shelves after creep reports. Is a ban next?
Advocacy groups in the Netherlands are pushing for a ban on Meta glasses. After local news reports of women being surreptitiously filmed, there's a backlash to the glasses. Dutch eyewear retailer Hans Anders has paused sales of the glasses at its stores. Backlash against Meta glasses is heating up in the Netherlands. At least two Dutch retailers are pausing the sale of the glasses following media reports about privacy concerns, and the government is also getting involved.
Anthropic funds $100M academy to train deployed AI engineers
Anthropic starts a new training program for FDEs. The first cohort will include engineers from consulting firms like Deloitte, Bain, and McKinsey. FDEs were initially popularized by Palantir and help deploy tools directly into client systems. Anthropic is investing $100 million to train 10,000 engineers to help companies move AI projects from idea to production.
Apple is adding new privacy safeguards for Mac users as AI agents get more powerful
Apple plans new controls for apps seeking Full Disk Access on Macs. Users would need to grant more explicit permission before sharing personal digital information. Apple said increasingly autonomous AI agents make sweeping access riskier. Apple wants to make sure you know exactly what you're signing up for before giving an AI agent access to your Mac.
29 of the most daring looks Florence Pugh has ever worn, from sheer gowns to bold cutouts
Florence Pugh has never been afraid to make a statement on a red carpet. She often favors daring looks, from sheer fabric to daring slits. The actor has been promoting "East of Eden" in looks with plunging necklines and dramatic cutouts. Florence Pugh has become a fashion icon as she's risen to fame. She often wears bold looks on the red carpet, favoring outfits that turn heads with daring features, including sheer fabrics, plunging necklines, and thigh-high slits.
How 3 small business owners will — and won’t — use AI-powered marketing features
In August, Meta launched AI tools geared toward small businesses seeking marketing help. Three small business owners shared how they use AI tools for marketing — and their limitations. Testing and organic content remain crucial for small businesses amid the rise of AI marketing tools. Marketing is an integral part of running a small business, but building a successful strategy can be time-consuming for owners. Can AI tools geared toward marketing help? Meta thinks so.
Elite Navy special warfare boat crews may be returning to duty with undiagnosed brain injuries, Pentagon watchdog warns
The report said that sending service members back into high-risk environments with an undiagnosed brain injury could negatively affect operations.
September’s jobs market was rough, but data center and healthcare roles grew
The US added just 29,000 jobs in September, fewer roles than economists expected. In that dreary report, healthcare and data centers emerged as bright spots for job seekers. Right now, both fields seem solid, but it's to be seen how long the data center boom lasts. In a dreary labor market, there are a couple of bright spots: Medical jobs and specialty roles at data centers. Over the past year, the healthcare sector has been one consistent stalwart.
Who is Shivon Zilis? Meet the Elon Musk exec who said their relationship suddenly ended
AI investor and developer Shivon Zilis is a longtime executive at Elon Musk's companies. She said on X that her relationship with Musk went "from in love to let go." A director at Neuralink, Zilis is a plaintiff in the trial and has four children with Musk. Shivon Zilis — a longtime executive at Elon Musk's companies and the mother of four of his children — said her relationship with the billionaire ended "in a week with no warning." In a post on X, Zilis shared a rare glimpse into Musk's romantic life.
I went to Vienna for the first time. These 4 mistakes drained my energy and bank account
It all started when I picked the wrong train. Booking the wrong Airbnb didn't help either. My mistakes in Vienna had a ripple effect on my health and my wallet. When my train finally arrived in Vienna, I was ready for bed. It was 7 a.m., but I'd been awake for 24 hours. Part of me wanted to spend the day exploring the city I traveled so far to visit for just two nights, especially since I'd never been there before. But my body said no.
The relationship between AI and influencers is … complicated
Influencers and AI have a tricky relationship. AI companies need influencers for marketing. Influencers want to get paid. Some fans are mad. Business Insider has interviewed creators, managers, and brands about the complicated dynamic. AI is making waves in the creator economy — and it goes well beyond slop. The rise of technology has set off a complicated relationship between AI companies and influencers. The basic issue: AI presents a lucrative opportunity for influencer marketing and creator productivity, but also comes with big risks.
Neuralink exec Shivon Zilis posts that Elon Musk relationship ended ‘with no warning’
Shivon Zilis's post says she and Elon Musk went "from in love to let go" in a week. Zilis, a former OpenAI board member, has been working at Musk's Neuralink brain-chip startup. They share four children. The post says she hopes they can "be great friends and coparents." Shivon Zilis, the Neuralink executive who is the mother of four of Elon Musk's children, went public Friday with a relationship update. And she did it on X after he unfollowed her on the social platform he owns.
18 of the world’s most extraordinary new buildings
The World Architecture Festival revealed its 2026 "Building of the Year" shortlist. Hundreds of entrants submitted buildings for recognition in this year's competition. Some are built to disappear into the landscape. Others completely transform historic spaces. The World Architecture Festival celebrates one-of-a-kind buildings from around the world each year. A panel of international architects and experts reviews entries on their way to crowning a "Building of the Year."
The Pope decries AI-generated art
Pope Leo XIV spoke to artists and curators at a meeting in Vatican City on Friday. The Pope said the Catholic Church needs human artists in the age of AI. He said we need to distinguish human-made art from "what a machine can generate through statistical calculations." While Hollywood is grappling with AI, the Catholic Church is doubling down on human creatives. Pope Leo XIV panned AI-generated art during a meeting with artists and curators in Vatican City on Friday.
California man smuggled $300 million in Nvidia chips to China, prosecutors say
Prosecutors allege that a California man helped smuggle $300 million in Nvidia chips to China. It is illegal to export advanced semiconductor chips into China without a license. Prosecutors say Yiu Kong Lui conspired with foreign shipping companies to trick US manufacturers. A California man is facing federal charges for helping smuggle over $300 million worth of Nvidia semiconductor chips into China, prosecutors said this week.
Robotics startup FieldAI closes new funding round at $10 billion valuation
FieldAI raised $700 million at a $10 billion valuation, up from $2 billion last year. FieldAI is building what it says is a "universal general-purpose brain" for robots. The round brings FieldAI's valuation closer to competitors Physical Intelligence and Skild AI. FieldAI is building a general-purpose brain for robots, from humanoids to drones. Investors are betting big on that vision.
Trump’s new Air Force One may not go to his library. Here’s where 14 former presidential planes ended up
When presidential planes are retired from service, they're often acquired by museums. Trump has said he wants his new VC-25B Bridge to end up in his presidential library, but it may not. Here's where past presidential planes have ended up after their service as Air Force One. Presidential planes — dubbed Air Force One when the president is onboard — are more than just aircraft. They're pieces of American history.
I live in Sydney with 2 kids under 6. These 4 spots keep them busy without costing a fortune
I've lived in Sydney for 15 years and have two kids under 6. We love going to the beach, but there are loads of other free and inexpensive things to do. We fill our time with museum visits, exploring parks, and taking ferry rides in Sydney Harbour. I moved to Sydney because I love going to the beach. Whether it's swimming in an ocean pool or even just going for a coastal walk, it's definitely my happy place. But some days, I just don't want to deal with the sun, sand, and sunscreen, especially with kids in tow.
Lyft opened an 80,000-square-foot facility in Tennessee. It isn’t a data center
A tech company just opened a big warehouse outside of Nashville — but it isn't full of servers. Instead, it's a depot for charging and repairing self-driving cars. Flexdrive, Lyft's car-rental arm, will run the facility to service Waymo's robotaxis. A former US Postal Service facility near Nashville isn't housing servers. Instead, it's been renovated for self-driving cars. The facility opened on Thursday under the management of Flexdrive, Lyft's car-rental arm.
Amazon comes out swinging against data center moratoriums, warning the ‘consequences would last generations’
AWS chief Matt Garman warned that data center pushback could cost the US in the AI race. The US "could be writing its own losing ticket to this race," Garman wrote in a blog post that referenced World War II. Garman also announced that Amazon will invest $1 billion in communities hosting its data centers. Amazon is sounding the alarm over mounting public pushback to data center development across the United States, warning that it could cost the nation ground in the global AI race.
I tried apple-pie recipes from 3 celebrity chefs. Only one beat Gordon Ramsay’s easy, delicious take on the dessert
I made apple pies using recipes from Gordon Ramsay, Ree Drummond, and Alton Brown. Brown's recipe took all day to prep, bake, and chill, and I was underwhelmed by the results. I liked Ramsay's pie, which was easy to make, but Drummond's caramel-filled pie was my favorite. Apple pie is a classic fall staple — but not all recipes for the dessert are created equally. To find one worth following all autumn long, I turned to the pros and tried making apple pies using recipes from celebrity chefs Gordon Ramsay, Ree Drummond, and Alton Brown.
The states where borrowers owe the most in federal student loans, ranked by average balance
The total federal student loan portfolio now exceeds $1.72 trillion, with 42.3 million borrowers. Borrowers in Maryland owe an average of $45,589 — over $4,000 more than the national average. Texas has the highest number of borrowers, while California has the highest total balance. For millions of Americans, the cost of a college education doesn't end after graduation. As of June 30, 42.3 million people held more than $1.72 trillion in outstanding federal student loans, according to the Department of Education.
This entrepreneur treated an AI agent like a colleague. Then it started doing the work
A version of this story originally appeared in the AI Insider newsletter. Sign up for Business Insider's weekly AI Insider newsletter here. One of my favorite parts of writing AI Insider is hearing from readers who actually try this stuff. A few weeks ago, I wrote about the new agent Instinct for the newsletter. Subscriber Donnie Goins emailed to say he was about to sign up for Grok Bot, but after reading my update decided to give Instinct a shot instead. We got him an invite. A week later, he sent me a detailed diary of what happened.
David Ellison goes minimalist with his new name for his Paramount-Skydance-Warner-Bros-Discovery empire
David Ellison has a new name for the company that will result from the $110 billion mega-merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery.
2 policy gurus explain why Trump is mailing $500 checks to nearly 1 million Americans
The Trump administration is mailing out $500 checks to nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states. President Trump has said they are refunds for "Obamacare overcharges" by the Biden administration. Policy experts told BI that Trump might be "taking a dig" at Biden, or trying to pick up votes. President Donald Trump is mailing $500 checks to nearly 1 million Americans across 30 states. He may be trying to attract votes, jab at his predecessor, and make an ideological point, experts told Business Insider.
I’ve always been a people-pleaser. I got better at my job when I stopped caring about being liked
In my work, I sometimes find myself communicating difficult information. For years, I prioritized politeness and likability over being direct. I realized that it's less important to be liked than it is to be honest. For the first seven years I worked as a speech-language pathologist, I prioritized soft politeness. I apologized before offering my opinion and focused on other people's comfort. Taking this approach felt essential to my job — a lot of the conversations at work are emotionally charged for my clients and their parents.
One of hedge funds’ longest-running legal battles is set to ramp up again with $165 million in pay on the line
In 2008, a pair of traders sued their boss over compensation they believed they were owed. The case of Gentry Beach and Robert Vollero vs. Touradji Capital has gone on for nearly two decades. There's another trial set for later this month to determine if the pair will get $165 million. A legal battle that has spanned close to two decades is getting ready to rev up once again.
All 46 Tom Cruise movies, ranked from worst to best
Tom Cruise has done every type of movie over his four-decade career. Here we rank every one from worst to best. See where his latest, "Digger," ranks in his filmography. Tom Cruise has had a remarkable career that's has seen him as a heartthrob, a four-time Oscar-nominated actor, and a thrill-seeking action star. The latter has been a major focus in the last decade of his career with his "Mission: Impossible" franchise.
I traveled abroad for 2 weeks with only a carry-on and a personal item. Here's what worked — and what I wish I'd left behind
When I traveled abroad solo for two weeks, I brought only a carry-on suitcase and a personal item. I was glad I'd packed an all-in-one worldwide adapter and my wired headphones. Still, I wish I had brought fewer shirts and could have gone without a fancy dress. When I set out on my first solo international trip — a two-week journey through Ireland, the UK, and Iceland, along with pit stops in New York and Chicago — I was plagued by one question: What should I pack?
Tesla sales beat Wall Street's expectations
Tesla said on Friday it sold 486,000 EVs in the third quarter. The figures beat Wall Street expectations and come after Elon Musk's automaker posted record sales last year. Investors are increasingly focused on Tesla's robotics and AI ventures and rumors of a merger with SpaceX. Tesla's EV business is still going strong. Elon Musk's electric carmaker announced on Friday that it sold 486,532 vehicles in the third quarter, down 2% year over year. The figures came in well above Wall Street's expectations.
I raised $125,000 in sponsorships for my wedding. It accidentally launched an 8-figure business
Carrie Kerpen's parents taught her to do what she loved—as long as it was stable. They were very risk-averse and taught her to be the same way. Carrie gradually became more comfortable with risk, which helped her as an entrepreneur. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Carrie Kerpen, cofounder and CEO of Whisper Group. It has been edited for length and clarity. My parents wanted me to do something I loved that would bring me joy. But they also emphasized that I should find a secure, steady career.
Chain restaurants are closing hundreds of locations across the US in 2026. See the list
Multiple restaurant chains have shared plans to close locations in 2026. Wendy's closed 289 US restaurants in the first half of 2026. Pizza Hut said it intended to shutter 250 US locations in the first half of the year. Some fast-food and fast-casual chains are shrinking their footprints in 2026, as restaurants navigate a difficult environment marked by rising costs, cautious consumers, and intensifying competition for diners’ dollars.
Bankers, don’t dodge train fares on your commute. It could get you barred from the industry
A former HSBC executive has been barred from UK financial services over train fare fraud. The FCA said Joseph Molloy’s conviction showed a lack of honesty and integrity. Molloy dodged £5,911 in fares using a ticketing method known as "donutting." A former HSBC executive learned that a train ticket can become a career-ending expense in finance. Joseph Molloy was barred on Thursday by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority from regulated financial services work after a criminal conviction for dodging fares.
We didn’t plan to live within walking distance of my family. Then, my sisters and parents all moved to our neighborhood
We live within walking distance of my parents, sisters, and other family members. Daily life includes driveway waves and Sunday dinners, plus a lot of clear boundaries. It's nice to have a support system close by and for our kids to grow up close to their cousins. On a typical day, I may see my cousin waving from her driveway, catch my mother or sister on a morning walk, and run into family members at the local Publix. Some days, I'll have an espresso with my father in the afternoon, or my wife will shop with my mother after work.
Where every US governor stands on AI and data centers
Midterm elections are right around the corner, with Election Day on November 3. Artificial intelligence and the data-center boom have pushed their way into the political arena. US governors' views range from exploring an AI "kill switch" to welcoming data centers. It's up to voters whether artificial intelligence will play a role in the outcome of the coming midterm elections. The AI boom — and the infrastructure needed to power it — has slowly become a flashpoint in US politics.
I’m a former flight attendant. Here are 9 things I wish passengers would stop doing on airplanes
I was a flight attendant for nearly 10 years and I witnessed some of the worst passenger behaviors. I saw far too many people go to the lavatory barefoot or blast music without headphones. We also know if you've snuck into an empty business-class seat. I worked as a flight attendant on long-haul international routes for nearly a decade — and I got an unfiltered, front-row seat to some of the worst passenger etiquette in commercial air travel.
‘I couldn’t let everyone else die’: The Flydubai pilot stabbed by his coworker describes how he helped save Flight 1073
Smit Machchhar, the captain of Flydubai Flight 1073, spoke to India's prime minister on Friday. In a video call from the hospital, he described how he opened the cockpit door after being stabbed. Machchhar has been hailed a hero for helping stop his fellow pilot from crashing the plane. The Flydubai captain who was stabbed by his copilot has described how he fought to save the airplane with nearly 180 passengers. "Even with my eyes closed, I know exactly what is happening in the cockpit.
I was on the Flydubai flight that plunged 17,000 feet after the cockpit attack. I didn’t realize my life was at stake
Almog Italie and his family were on Flydubai flight FZ1073. Italie said the plane dropped rapidly, like a "rollercoaster." "In situations like this, you have to remain calm to stay alive," he said. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Almog Italie, 52, who works in digital marketing and lives in Ness Ziona, Israel. The following has been edited for length and clarity. On September 30, my family was traveling back from a two-week holiday in Japan with Flydubai.
He worked a finance day job and a supermarket night job. It helped him save nearly $300K for retirement
Ryan Lowe lives with his parents in Massachusetts and recently worked two jobs. The 27-year-old wants to retire in his 40s and spend time traveling. He's saved up almost $300,000. This as-told-to essay is based on conversations with Ryan Lowe, a 27-year-old living in Massachusetts who shared documentation of his savings with Business Insider. His words have been lightly edited for length and clarity. I want to retire early.
Why prediction markets might take a bite out of New York's tax revenue
Mobile sports betting has become New York's second-largest driver of gambling revenue. The rise of prediction markets, which aren't taxed the same in the state, could be a revenue hit. More problem gamblers and gamblers turning to prediction markets could cause financial strain. New York has turned mobile sports betting via apps like DraftKings and FanDuel into a lucrative source of state revenue.
How to get ahead of the job-search ‘cattle call’
If you're looking for a job, having contacts at an employer can help you be ready when a role opens. Building a relationship can help you avoid the application cattle call, one career coach said. A warm introduction can be "worth its weight in gold" during a crowded job search, a recruiter said. The best way to beat the line for a job is to get there before it forms. Talking with an employer before the company ever posts a job — and not after — could help you land a role there, said veteran career coach Laura Labovich.
A full-time lawyer with 10 income streams shares her biggest flops, and the easiest way to earn side money in 2026
Lucy Zheng has experimented with multiple ventures, from a fashion blog to a bounce-house business. Not all of them took off. Some flops include leather hats and recycled-plastic tote bags. Zheng has 10 income streams, and says user-generated content is a low-cost way to start earning on the side. Lucy Zheng has been building side businesses since 2012, when she was looking to supplement the income from her first job out of law school and pay down student loans. Her first project was a fashion blog. "Blogging was a huge thing back in 2012,"
Frequent fliers react to United’s plan to steal Delta’s most loyal customers
United Airlines is trying to lure Delta and American's elite travelers with a status-match offer. United is pitching faster on board internet alongside its status-match offer. Some Delta frequent fliers say Starlink WiFi could persuade them to switch. If you're a loyal Delta flier, you're one of United Airlines' hottest targets right now. United went on the offensive this week, offering eligible elite members of Delta Air Lines and American Airlines a loyalty status match.
CEOs keep crying AGI. What does that even mean?
Tech CEOs have started saying AI has reached a critical — and highly debated — threshold. AGI is typically taken to mean an AI that can match or exceed human intelligence. Engineers told Business Insider the term is overblown. "Welcome to the AGI era," OpenAI president Greg Brockman declared on a call with reporters in September, touting the company's latest AI model. "For me, personally, I do think we're there."
I run an AI company with a workforce of 34 AI agents. My days are powered by Diet Coke, DoorDash, and 'Claude walks' — here's my routine
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Allie K. Miller, the CEO of Open Machine, based in New York, about her daily routine. It's been edited for length and clarity.
Why VCs are funding a concert business as a hedge against AI
RASA is a concert business for and by tech people, hosting an festival this weekend in Santa Monica. It has raised more than $8 million from VCs who see IRL experiences as a hedge against AI. RASA's founder wants it to become the "Palantir" of the concert business. As most VCs pour billions into AI startups, a select few are making a counterbet on a traditionally low-tech business: Concerts. They figure the more life moves onto screens, the more valuable it will become to get people off them.
AI is writing GPU code even human engineers can’t fully understand
CUDA engineers are elite coders who squeeze speed out of Nvidia's chips. AI is reshaping the job as demand for scarce expertise continues to grow. AI could soon write CUDA code that humans can verify but not fully understand. For years, CUDA engineers who optimize Nvidia chips have been among tech's most sought-after specialists. Now, they're increasingly managing AI that does it for them.
Milk Bar founder Christina Tosi shares the hiring approach she used to grow her bakery business
Milk Bar founder Christina Tosi said she took a hands-on approach to building her team. That also meant looking beyond a candidate's technical skills, she said. Tosi said also saw a way to turn overlooked talent into a business advantage. Milk Bar founder Christina Tosi said the key to hiring a great team is learning to do the jobs yourself first.
Eric Schmidt says AI beat him at the thing he did best
Eric Schmidt said AI coding tools can now write code he never could at his best. The former Google CEO still advises young people to learn programming. Schmidt said future programmers will act as architects, directing AI to execute their designs. The former Google CEO said AI has beaten him at the thing he was once best at. Eric Schmidt, now 71, told Blackstone's "Inside Blackstone" podcast that he was among the top programmers of his generation, but today's AI coding tools are writing the code he couldn't.
Tesla rolled out a ‘drive away’ feature it hopes ‘you never need’
Tesla rolled out an update that lets the car quickly drive away while connected to a charger. The update comes after three people at a Tesla charging station in Idaho were shot at. Tesla said the feature is "for emergency use only" and will damage the vehicle and Supercharger. One Tesla employee is calling it "a feature we hope you never need." Tesla on Thursday rolled out an over-the-air software update called "Emergency Drive Away" that would allow the vehicle to quickly shift into drive while plugged into a Supercharging station.
NBCUniversal is cutting a few hundred global streaming tech employees
NBCUniversal is laying off a few hundred streaming tech employees in Europe and the US. Most of the cuts are at UK-based Sky, a person familiar with the move said. NBCU let go of a few dozen streaming staffers in March. Comcast's NBCUniversal is cutting a few hundred streaming tech staffers, Business Insider has learned. The layoffs will impact NBCU's global streaming technology group, which includes the engineering and quality assurance teams, three people familiar with the changes said.
Lara Trump said the Iran war could cost Republicans the midterms. Here's how the president responded
Lara Trump, Donald Trump's daughter-in-law, said the Iran war could cost Republicans the midterms. She's not part of the Trump administration, but her acknowledgment of the political risk is notable. Trump said the war could hurt Republicans — but argued it should help. President Donald Trump's daughter-in-law addressed a possibility that the White House has largely sought to downplay: The war in Iran could cost Republicans the midterms.
Trump says he ‘wouldn’t necessarily like’ a data center right next to his house
President Donald Trump wants communities to welcome data centers. He said he's not entirely sure he wants one in his backyard. Some Virginia residents already live next to data centers that are just beyond their property lines. President Donald Trump says he isn't sure he would want a data center in his backyard. "I would like to have data centers," Trump told Time Magazine as part of a cover story interview published on Thursday. "It doesn't mean I want them right next to my house, but certainly I like them in my county."
We live paycheck to paycheck and don’t want wedding debt. So we’re getting creative
We knew from the start that we'd need to keep our wedding costs low. Our friends offered to officiate, DJ, photograph, and help coordinate the day. Their generosity is letting us create a meaningful celebration we can actually afford. At the age of 39, I already had two failed marriages under my belt and could never have expected to enter another engagement. Life held its own plan for me, bringing the man I was searching for all along when I least expected it. Roger had never married and never expected to be.
5 drinks that are in this fall and 5 that are out, according to bartenders
Business Insider asked three experienced bartenders to share which drinks are in and out for fall. Savory cocktails, nonalcoholic, and low-ABV drinks are becoming popular orders. Hugo Spritzes, cucumber drinks, and pumpkin-spice cocktails may be falling out of favor. From pumpkin spice and apple cinnamon to chai and maple, fall brings to mind plenty of cozy, warming flavors.
The 11 best movies coming to Netflix in October
Watch originals like the Ben Affleck-directed "Animals" and Wu-Tang Clan documentary "The Disciple." Watch all the "Twilight" and "Jason Bourne" movies. Also check out "Heat," "The Sixth Sense," and "The Prestige." Check out the best movies to watch on the streaming giant in October. "Call Me by Your Name" (October 1)Directed by Luca Guadagnino with a screenplay by James Ivory, we follow a teen (Timothée Chalamet) as he has a sexual awakening when a twentysomething (Armie Hammer) enters his life, all set in lush 1980s Italy.
Vinod Khosla trashed a portfolio company — and the startup world has thoughts
Vinod Khosla bashed Factory AI, a startup that his VC firm has invested in. Khosla's comments about Factory drew backlash from some founders and tech VCs. Khosla Ventures is an investor in two software development startups that are feuding. In Silicon Valley, investing in competitors is increasingly standard practice. Publicly trashing one of them is not.
Student-loan borrowers get a ‘final notice’ with 30 more days to pick a new repayment plan
Student-loan borrowers are receiving a "final notice" to leave the SAVE repayment plan. The notice said that borrowers have 30 more days to pick a new plan or be placed in the most expensive option. Borrowers have expressed confusion with the notices and conflicting deadlines. The confusion grows for student-loan borrowers transitioning off a key repayment plan.
I swallowed my pride and moved back in with my parents after a layoff. I’m glad I did
I struggled to find a new job after I was laid off in 2023. After months of trying, I decided to leave NYC and move in with my parents. Being unemployed gave me time to heal and rethink what success now means to me. New York City is expensive, even when you're employed. If you happen to be job hunting, that expense hits even harder. In 2024, about a year after I was laid off, I was facing a difficult decision: Should I stay in NYC, drain the rest of my savings, and hope to land a job soon?
The 25 best new restaurants in the country, according to diners
Yelp ranked the best new restaurants in the country based on customer reviews. The list shows that diners are embracing steakhouses, Indian restaurants, and buzzy brunch spots. A jungle-inspired Tempe lounge and a Chinese American prix-fixe restaurant took the top two spots. America's most exciting new restaurants aren't just opening in New York, Los Angeles, or Miami — they're opening nationwide.
I saw the Elizabeth Holmes doc. Shhhhhh I can't tell you about it
I went to the New York Film Festival premiere of "You Can See Everything." The documentary was a shocking and funny look at Elizabeth Holmes' life. The festival director swore us to secrecy. But, here's what little I can share without spoiling it. My row of Alice Tully Hall was filled with reporters scribbling notes about the buzzy new Elizabeth Holmes documentary. Then, we heard the warning. "In the interest of trying to preserve a relatively spoiler-free experience for later audiences, we ask that you not film and post this conversation,"
Bob Chapek says he shouldn’t have taken the Disney CEO job — and has some advice for Josh D’Amaro
Bob Chapek backs current top Disney executive Josh D’Amaro, saying his promotion was “appropriate,” and offered some advice.
OpenAI parts ways with 3 researchers who it says mishandled sensitive information
OpenAI said it has "parted ways" with three employees. The company said the individuals violated policies "on accessing and handling sensitive company information." OpenAI has been under intense pressure since the company disclosed its AI agents breached Hugging Face. OpenAI says it has parted ways with three researchers, who the company said violated its policies for sharing sensitive information.
I worked at Spirit Halloween for 3 years. Here are 9 mistakes I saw customers make when shopping for costumes and decor
I worked at Spirit Halloween for three years and saw many customers make the same mistakes. I always encouraged shoppers to invest in high-quality pieces they can reuse year after year. Many customers forgot to check Halloween makeup for irritants and allergens. Halloween has always been more of a lifestyle than a holiday for me, much to the chagrin of my husband and family.
Walmart lights up a new feature for shoppers on its digital price tags
Walmart shoppers can now use the app to activate a flashing light to help locate items on shelves. The feature is part of the company's rollout of digital price tags in its US stores. While the tags stirred controversy, CEO John Furner pledged there will be no personalized pricing. If you've ever spent more than five minutes scrutinizing the spice options at the grocery store, Walmart has some exciting news for you.
I've been to every region in Italy. These 3 tourist attractions are worth the hype — but there are 2 I'd skip
I spend a lot of time in Italy and have been to every region at least once. The Colosseum is worth the crowds, and Napoli Sotterranea is one of the coolest tourist experiences. On the other hand, I'd recommend avoiding the Trevi Fountain, unless you visit outside peak hours. To say Italy is my happy place would not be an exaggeration. I've visited all 20 regions, most at least twice, and spend about five months a year there. As such a frequent visitor to the country, I am often asked, "What's really worth seeing in Italy?"
Everything Dakota Johnson has worn in 2026, ranked from least to most daring
Wherever she goes, Dakota Johnson makes a fashion statement. The "Verity" actor has worn sheer skirts, major cutouts, and more this year. Her most daring look of 2026 was made entirely from see-through lace. No one does daring fashion quite like Dakota Johnson. On red carpets, the "Fifty Shades of Grey" star has made sheer, sultry outfits her signature. Her everyday style is a little more laid back, but still bold, elevated, and the epitome of cool.
I live and work in Antarctica at 60 years old. From early wakeups to nightclubs, here’s what a typical day is like
May Lee works as a seasonal supply technician at McMurdo Station in Antarctica. While work life is regimented and timings can be strict, it has a vibrant social life. From nightclubs to Sunday brunches, here's what life is like in the world's most remote place. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with May Lee, a 60-year-old seasonal worker in Antarctica and former marketing and communications manager at HP. She worked at the McMurdo Station in 2025 and plans to return this year. It has been edited for length and clarity.
How to tell if you qualify for Trump’s $500 ACA refund check, and what states are getting them
Nearly 1 million Americans will receive $500 dollar ACA refund checks starting Thursday. Checks go to qualified enrollees in the 30 states who bought insurance through the federal marketplace. No application is needed: officials say eligible recipients will receive checks by mail. On Thursday, nearly one million Americans will start receiving $500 checks from the Trump administration under its new Affordable Care Act refund program. The payments are meant for a narrow group of people who bought their own health insurance through HealthCare.
I found a creative way to outsource my kids’ day-care pickups and drop-offs. It helped me get back 7 hours a week
I lend my van to our day-care provider during the week so she has a vehicle to use with the kids. In exchange, she picks up my three little ones to bring to day care and then drops them off after. This arrangement gave me hours of my week back and inspired me to streamline more of my routine. "Why isn't there just a toddler bus?" I thought to myself one freezing morning at 7 a.m. as I was loading three of my five little kids into my car to head to day care.
Living with 3 generations feels old-fashioned. That’s exactly what I like about it
Instead of downsizing as they got older, Robyn O'Neill and her husband bought a bigger property. They wanted a larger space in case other family members decided to move in with them. The house, twice the size of the previous one, now accommodates five people from three generations. This story is based on an interview with Robyn O'Neill, 60, a former parent liaison from Waterbury, Connecticut. It has been edited for length and clarity.
I’ve been a chef for over 15 years. Here are 12 tips I learned in culinary school that at-home cooks should know
I've been a chef for years and picked up some tips in culinary school that home cooks could use. Prep ingredients ahead of time and use a damp towel to keep your cutting board in place. Though some dishes benefit from a little cold butter, others need acid from vinegar or lemon. I've been a chef for over 15 years, and even though professional kitchens aren't for everyone, there are several lessons and tricks I learned in culinary school that can come in handy for anyone.
The 20 best small cities to live in across the US, ranked
WalletHub released a ranking of the best and worst small cities in the US. The top 20 were located across the US, from Colorado and Utah to New Jersey and Connecticut. The No. 1 small city to live in is located in Massachusetts. It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood, especially if you live in one of these 20 small cities. WalletHub compared more than 1,300 US cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 to identify the best places to live.
I thought Zoom fatigue was about meetings. For me, part of the problem was constantly seeing myself
I noticed a correlation between watching myself on camera and my attention span. I decided to make small changes to see what would make a difference. After limiting my use of technology, I feel less stressed during meetings and calls. Six years into this mostly virtual world, I now know we were not meant to look at ourselves 24/7. Save for a glimpse before leaving the car, and then another full-body and ass scan in the bathroom mirror before heading into in-person meetings.
United is betting faster WiFi can convince loyal Delta customers to switch airlines
United is offering to match travelers' loyalty status on Delta and American. The offer came as some Delta passengers online bemoaned its lack of Starlink in-flight WiFi. Delta is one of only a few airlines that have chosen not to install Starlink on its planes. United Airlines is trying to pry away its rivals' loyal fliers with a not-so-subtle jab at their lack of Starlink. "Don't keep buffering: switch to United and get the fastest WiFi in the sky," reads its offer to match travelers' loyalty status on Delta Air Lines or American Airlines.
Here’s all the free money Trump’s talked about giving Americans during his second term — and where it all stands
Trump has promised free money to Americans multiple times during his second term. That includes bonuses for certain government employees and checks for everyday Americans. Here are all of the times he's proposed giving money to people, and where each idea stands. President Donald Trump really wants to send you a check. Throughout his second term, Trump has pledged to send Americans money in various ways, including tariff rebate checks and bonuses to select government employees.
Higher education is becoming the newest playground for billionaires
This post originally appeared in the Business Insider Today newsletter. You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here. Ken Griffin's latest bet? South Florida's higher education. The billionaire hedge fund manager gifted $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, with $2 billion earmarked to develop a Miami campus for the Pittsburgh-based school. Griffin has a history of shelling out big to schools. Back in 2023, he gave Harvard University, his alma mater, the school's largest-ever donation. While that gift was "unrestricted,"
Know a rising star in robotics? We want to hear from you
Business Insider is seeking nominations for our inaugural list of rising stars of robotics. We're looking for the up-and-coming people shaping the future of robotics. Please submit your nominations via the Google form by Friday, October 23. Business Insider is working on its inaugural list of the rising stars of robotics, our definitive roster of the up-and-coming people defining one of the hottest industries in Silicon Valley.
AI researcher says an ‘intelligence explosion’ could lead to ‘Mythos-level’ moments every month
Alan Chan cowrote a paper alongside some of the AI industry’s biggest names that urges policymakers to a grip on how AI could build itself.
A serial entrepreneur raised $17 million to build a Big Law alternative. Read the pitch deck
Arceus combines a law firm staffed with attorneys with software built to speed up contract review. A new fundraise brings the company's total funding to $17 million. Arceus shared the pitch deck it used to raise the new round of funding. Mac Liu isn't a lawyer, but he knows how to build a tech startup. The two-time founder is betting that edge will separate his new law firm from a crowded field of neofirms. Liu's startup, Arceus, combines a law firm staffed by attorneys with software built to speed up contract review.
As a young mom, I micromanaged my son because I cared too much about what people thought. I wish I had stopped sooner
When I was a young mom, I craved others' approval, and that affected the way I parented. For years, I tried to micromanage my son. Then, it became too much, and I stopped. Trusting him to make choices independently has transformed our relationship and his growth. For years, I checked my son's grades as if they held a hidden message about my parenting. A missing assignment meant I should have been paying closer attention. A bad grade meant I needed to step in.
Nestlé's CEO says these 3 qualities will get you promoted
Philipp Navratil started at Nestlé in 2001 and worked his way up to become CEO in 2025. He said workers who get promoted typically have three traits, the first being curiosity. Navratil said having a "hungry" attitude and staying humble is also critical. Philipp Navratil spent roughly two decades climbing up the corporate ladder, so he knows a thing or two about getting promoted.
Taking a seaplane was about twice as expensive as the ferry. It made traveling with a toddler easier
My husband and I have a toddler, and long travel days can interrupt her schedule. For a recent trip from Vancouver to Victoria, we decided to take a seaplane. It was more expensive than taking the ferry and had some turbulence, but it was much faster. Even though we traveled through Europe with our daughter as a baby, we've learned that traveling with her as a toddler is a whole new ball game. And so, on our recent family vacation, we decided to make things as easy as possible.
Thinking about a career pivot? A Google engineer shares what he learned from taking a leap of faith
A Google engineer says switching from software engineering to cybersecurity was a "leap of faith." He shared why he made the pivot and his advice for others considering a similar one. He believes cybersecurity careers aren't as visible as those in software engineering or AI. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Prerit Pathak, a 28-year-old security engineer at Google in New York City. It has been edited for length and clarity.
An investor turned a century-old house into a rental that cash flows $2,500 a month. He shares how he financed it with 5% down
Peter Keane-Rivera is a full-time engineer who invests in Seattle-area real estate. He bought a roughly 100-year-old home for $630,000 in 2024. He converted it from five to nine bedrooms. It now generates about $2,500 a month in profit. Peter Keane-Rivera has specific criteria when he shops for investment properties. The Seattle-based millennial, who supplements his engineering salary with rental income, looks for large homes — at least 3,000 square feet — with unfinished basements, which give him room to add value.
Trump is right, ‘Artificial Intelligence’ is a bad name. I suggest ‘Robo-Doodad’
Trump has officially renamed "artificial intelligence" as "super intelligence." But it's the word "intelligence" that gives it the bad rap, not "artificial." I propose a new term I think everyone will love: "Robo Doodad." Regardless of your politics, there's something about President Donald Trump we can all agree on: When the man wants to come up with a nickname for someone or something … let him cook. Unfortunately, "Super Intelligence," his new name for artificial intelligence, is a rare miss. I have a better idea.
I earn $263,000 in annual revenue from my Substack side hustle. It’s an incredible bonus to my writing career
Amy Suto and Kyle Cords run a Substack that helps writers find freelance opportunities. "Make Writing Your Job" has 58,000 subscribers and brings in $263,000 in annualized gross revenue. They grew it mostly without paid ads, using free content, search, and social media. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Amy Suto, a 32-year-old freelance writer based in San Francisco. It has been edited for length and clarity. I started my career in Hollywood as a TV writer.
Ford CEO says AI is taking over spreadsheet jobs. It still needs humans to fix robots
Ford's CEO said the automaker still needs a lot of human workers to fix its robots. Spreadsheet workers? They're having a tough time in the "first inning" of the AI boom, he said. It comes as executives sound the alarm that America isn't producing enough blue-collar workers. Building the spreadsheet will soon be AI's job at Ford. But fixing the robots? The company still needs a human for that.
In my 80s, I moved to the Philippines to better afford long-term care. I plan to live the rest of my life here
Lemuel Bray, 85, moved to the Philippines to afford better long-term care. Bray remarried in the Philippines and has found local healthcare and living costs more affordable. Living in a condo, Bray enjoys lower costs and a supportive community. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Lemuel Bray, 85, who moved to the Philippines to better afford long-term care. He said his cost of living is lower, and the care he is receiving exceeds what he received in the US. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
The latest ploy to get you to spend more money: Bizarre cross-brand collabs
The brands, they are collaborating. It seems as though every day brings a new announcement from an odd-couple pairing of companies (or a company and a celebrity) about some sort of co-branded product. In the past month alone, Dunkin' and L.L.Bean came together to sell a tote bag and sweater, JELL-O and Tower 28 teamed up to make lip gloss, and Mane and Cinnabon put out a lip balm and hairbrush. There's also Gap x JYT, Realtree x Harley-Davidson, and Peloton x Miley Cyrus. The list goes on and on.
I was lonely and working 15-hour days in the US. Moving to the Philippines gave me a community
After his divorce and the pandemic, Britt McAlister struggled to make close friends in the US. Long workdays left him little room for hobbies or the life he wanted, so he decided to make a change. He moved to the Philippines to retire and found the community he had been missing. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Britt McAlister, 56, who left the US to retire in the Philippines. It's been edited for length and clarity. I realized I wasn't happy with my life in the US.
Read the letter Trump is sending along with $500 ‘refund’ checks to Americans for ACA ‘refunds’
Trump is sending $500 "refund" checks to Affordable Care Act enrollees along with a letter. Trump said the Biden administration overcharged ACA enrollees. The check and letter come about a month before the midterm elections. President Donald Trump is sending $500 checks to nearly a million Americans this week, along with a letter promoting his record on healthcare.
We bought the house next door to our rental. 15 of our friends and family helped us move in an afternoon
I've moved around a dozen times. The last move was from a rental into a home I now own. Moving is always stressful, but friends and family came together to help lighten the load for me. Of course, moving next door made this one easier than most, but I'm grateful for all the help I had. The first time I moved as an adult, it was to a dorm room in the oldest building on my college campus, up a hill and five flights of stairs. Thankfully, there were burly football players to help. Since then, I've moved 10 more times.
Inside Zuckerberg, Huang’s push for White House AI pact
Zuckerberg, along with Jensen Huang, pitched the AI accords to senior White House officials and some of the biggest names in tech during the lunch.
Coffee is an underrated longevity hack. Here’s how to use it to optimize your health
Coffee is packed with health-boosting compounds that protect your body and brain from inflammation. Its active ingredient, caffeine, has wide-ranging benefits like better focus, fitness, and gut health. Get the most out of your brew with tips from coffee-loving experts in longevity and performance. Forget experimental peptides or expensive pills — the best longevity supplement is probably already in your pantry. Coffee is one of the most-studied performance enhancers on the planet.
This is the military Pete Hegseth wants to build for the next war
The defense secretary’s newly unveiled plan to get the US military ready for future wars turns in part on autonomous warfare and big names in tech.
Here’s what David Ellison told Paramount employees about the new co-CEO he just hired
Paramount Skydance’s David Ellison just introduced new co-CEO Ynon Kreiz ahead of its $110 billion deal with Warner Bros. Discovery.
A feud between AI companies is getting nasty — and very public
Startup Factory AI says a former advisor held meetings with rival Cognition while advising the company.
Peter Thiel says that effective altruists got ‘one big thing right’
Peter Thiel said that early effective altruists were right about AI. “There was one big thing they knew that the other people did not,” he said.
David Ellison picks Mattel’s CEO to share his Paramount-WBD empire with
David Ellison will share the reins of the combined Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery with former Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz, the company announced on Wednesday. Kreiz looked to turn Mattel, the toy giant behind Barbie and Uno, into an entertainment powerhouse. This is a developing story and will be updated. Read the original article on Business Insider
This easy lasagna soup by ‘The Pioneer Woman’ star Ree Drummond is one of my favorite fall dishes
I made the lasagna soup by Ree Drummond, star of "The Pioneer Woman." The dish features lasagna noodles, ground beef, pork, and plenty of herbs and cheese. Drummond's soup is meaty, cheesy, and so comforting on chilly nights. There isn't much to love about colder weather, at least in my humble opinion. But one thing I can always get behind is the full embrace of comfort food. And what's more comforting than pasta or soup? Well, what about pasta and soup?
Google’s new Gemini 4 Argon model could put the company back on the AI frontier
Google has announced its first Gemini 4 AI model, Argon. The company said Argon is competitive with OpenAI's Astra in cybersecurity. Inside Google, employees have been testing the model. The Gemini 4 era has begun. Google on Wednesday announced a new AI model named Gemini 4 Argon — the first of the 4 series — which the company is calling its "next era of frontier intelligence."
13 of the best maternity fashion moments Anne Hathaway has ever had
Anne Hathaway, a mom of two, announced on Instagram in June that she's pregnant. Her maternity fashion over the years has been showstopping, with minidresses and gowns. Lately, she's worn princess-esque dresses and tops that show her baby bump. You can call her Andy Sachs, the princess of Genovia, or a soon-to-be mom of three. Anne Hathaway announced on Instagram in June that she and her husband are expecting.
At 56, I moved into a single-family home with a woman I’d never met. The setup helps me afford my dream city
I dreamed of living in Los Angeles, but I wasn't in a financial position to rent a spot of my own. After finding a post online, I moved into a single-family home with a roommate for $2,000 a month. Although this setup isn't forever, I've saved money — and my roommate has become a good friend. Twenty years ago, I accepted a short-term teaching job at a university in Los Angeles. As a born-and-raised Midwesterner, I hadn't considered West Coast living, but I was open to the experience.
I’m an American living in Europe. Here are 5 of my favorite cities to visit
I'm an American who moved to the Netherlands earlier this year. Although I've always loved traveling around Europe, I'm now able to do so with ease. Some of my favorite cities to explore include Salzburg, Budapest, and Barcelona. I've always loved traveling around Europe. But now that I moved from the US to the Netherlands, I have even more of an excuse to explore the continent. Over the years, I've checked 19 European countries off my bucket list. Here are five of my favorite cities to visit.
3 easy ways to spot a great Indian restaurant, according to a top chef
Chef Heena Patel of Besharam in San Francisco shared her tips for finding a great Indian restaurant. Patel said you should always try an Indian restaurant that makes its roti and naan in-house. Okra, bitter melon, and opo squash are green flags on any Indian restaurant menu. When Heena Patel first moved to the Bay Area in California, she started selling her homemade Gujarati food at the local farmers market. She'd often come home without making a profit, but she refused to give up on her dream — or her cuisine.
Everything we know about ‘Fourth Wing’ book 4, from Rebecca Yarros’ hints to new clues in ‘Threshing Day’
Rebecca Yarros brought readers back into her "Empyrean" universe with "Threshing Day." The collection of stories offers clues about the series' future, which ended on a cliffhanger. The author has also shared hints about how Violet Sorrengail's story will continue in interviews. Rebecca Yarros' next "Fourth Wing" book is out, but it's not the fourth novel in the "Empyrean" series.
The most iconic burger joint in every state
Great burger joints can be found in every corner of the country. We found the most famous burger restaurants nationwide based on local lore and reviews. From nostalgic drive-ins to local institutions, here's the most iconic burger joint in every state. Fire up the grill or hit the road — few foods are more quintessentially American than a great burger.
How Ben Shelton uses creatine, protein, and one brutal deep core exercise to build power
Tennis phenom Ben Shelton said his training focuses on exercises for stability and explosive power. He said suffering through split squats and Copenhagen planks makes it easy to keep up on the court. His supplement stack has some gym bro favorites like creatine. For nearly four and a half hours, Ben Shelton battled Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in a quarterfinals marathon. More than a million viewers tuned in to the late-night match, one of the most-watched at the 2026 US Open. Fans were on the edge of their seats until around 3:30 a.m.
How accurate is Netflix’s ‘Unabomber’ movie? A real FBI agent on the case weighs in
Retired FBI profiler James R. Fitzgerald tells Business Insider what’s fact and fiction in the Netflix movie.
Bill Gates says companies that replace human labor with robots should have to pay the same FICA taxes
Bill Gates says he wants workers to pay their fair share — even if they're not human. By taxing robot workers and AI tokens, Gates says the US can ensure its social safety nets remain. Gates first proposed the robot tax back in 2017. Bill Gates has a plan to ensure that humans keep getting paid in an AI jobs apocalypse: Tax the robots. In an interview with Ezra Klein of The New York Times that aired on Tuesday, the billionaire philanthropist said that "society gets to decide" how to support its workers — even if AI is pushing them out.
I tried Ina Garten’s and Martha Stewart’s easiest pasta recipes. Both delivered quick dinners, but there was a clear winner
I made Ina Garten's and Martha Stewart's favorite simple pasta dishes. Both pastas are meat-free, but they rely on different cooking techniques. Garten's recipe requires soaking tomatoes in olive oil for four hours, while Stewart's takes just 20 minutes total. When I'm searching for a quick and easy dinner, I always turn to Ina Garten and Martha Stewart for inspiration. Both women have mastered the art of creating delicious recipes accessible to home chefs of any skill level.
At 56, I bought a chateau in France. I never imagined I’d spend my midlife creating my dream home and business
In my 50s, I left the US to buy a property in France, renovate it, and create a new business. After years of hard work, I've turned an old estate into a haven for creative retreats. This journey has been challenging and surprising, but I'm grateful for the midlife reinvention. In May 2022, I found myself longing for a new life.
I was tired of asking my boss for permission to take my kids to doctors. So I became my own boss
My youngest son's medical needs turned caregiving into a full-time job. Even part-time and remote work didn't give my family the flexibility they needed. I started my own business so I could control when and how I worked. For most of my 20s, I thought I had a pretty good idea of what my career would look like. I graduated from college with a political science degree, lots of ambition, and very sincere plans to "change the world."
DoorDash now has a text-to-order option as AI agents like Instinct are taking off
DoorDash is beta-testing a new text-to-order feature. The option will text users pictures of food and allow them to reorder items quickly. AI agents like Instinct, which have a similar text interface, are gaining steam. DoorDash's latest pilot skips its app and asks customers to text in their orders. Users can order food and groceries by texting the company like they would a friend or family member, DoorDash said on Wednesday. The text-ordering option is being beta-tested in the US, and users can join a waitlist to get access to it.
I took a 15-hour Amtrak train from Colorado to Utah. Here’s how I spent every hour, from boarding to bedtime
Would you rather spend 90 minutes in the air or 15 hours on the rails? I chose the latter when I hopped on an overnight train from Denver to Salt Lake City. Taking the long route didn't feel like a waste of time. Sleeper trains can be many things — comfy, cramped, awe-inspiring, mundane, isolating, social, luxurious, and hardly bearable. I've spent nearly 200 hours traveling 6,400 miles on overnight trains in the US and Europe, and I've fallen in love with it.
After 13 years of motherhood, I took my first girls’ trip. I’m so glad I didn’t talk myself out of it
It would have been easy to say no when my friend invited me to join her on a trip to St. Croix. It was just before the start of the school year, and I had a ton of things on my to-do list. For the first time in 13 years, I went on a trip without my kids. It was just what I needed. This summer, my best friend said she was planning to celebrate her mom's birthday by taking a trip to St. Croix. She asked if I wanted to join them, but I paused. At first, I was unsure.
CoreWeave’s CEO says data center backlash isn’t scaring off AI giants
CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator isn't concerned about the data center backlash. Intrator said the moratoriums and regulations ultimately mean the facilities will be built elsewhere. "It's just a question of where you put it," Intrator said. CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator is shrugging off the data center backlash. "There has absolutely not been any reduction in orders," Intrator said Wednesday morning during an interview on CNBC's "Squawk On The Street."
The $100,000 college era is here: See the 15 US schools with six-figure annual price tags
The cost of attending over a dozen US schools now exceeds $100,000 yearly. Some of the costliest schools in the country also offer generous financial aid packages. College costs are often driven by the local cost of living in cities like New York or Los Angeles. College tuition costs in the US are reaching new heights. Today, a bachelor's degree at some of America's top schools can cost upward of nearly half a million dollars over four years. And the trend doesn't seem to be slowing down.
My adult son has lived with me since graduating from college, but now he’s moved out. I wasn’t expecting to be this upset
My 22-year-old son moved out sooner than I expected after accepting a job in another state. I was happy for him, but sad about losing our everyday life together. I realized I could be happy for my son while still missing the life we had at home. "I've got news," my 22-year-old son said as he sat across the dinner table from my husband and me on a warm summer night. "I accepted a new job in Indiana, and I'll be moving there in a month." I froze.
Yes, you are waiting longer for Uber rides, a new study says
Wait times on Uber have increased over the last few years, a new study shows. The increase happened in five of six metro areas, according to data from Uber drivers. Price per mile also increased, the study found. You might be waiting longer for your Uber ride to arrive — and paying more for it.
I go to a tuition-free college where every student works part-time. I’m very busy, but I’ll graduate nearly debt-free
Berea College in Kentucky is one of 10 federally recognized work colleges in the US. Work colleges offer students tuition-free models in exchange for required work hours. The tuition-free model has helped Grace Mullins, a rising senior, attain her education. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Grace Mullins, a rising senior and sociology major from Indiana at Berea College, a private liberal arts work college in Kentucky. This story has been edited for length and clarity.
We're best friends in our 80s. We've traveled to 53 countries together — and have no plans of stopping anytime soon
We're 85-year-old best friends who have traveled to 53 countries together. Since we're retired, we look for senior discounts and affordable hotels, but splurge on excursions. We love proving that adventure has no age limit, and can't wait to continue exploring the world. We are 85 and have been best friends for the past 25 years. Known as the "Traveling Nanas," our adventures together have taken us to 53 countries, and we have no plans to stop anytime soon.
The first phase of student-loan accounts moving to the Treasury is launching
The Trump administration is launching its new “Default Resolution Hub” for student-loan borrowers as part of the transfer of accounts to the Treasury.
We raised our family in a 7,500-square-foot home. Then, we retired early and sold almost everything to travel the world
A health scare pushed my husband and me to discuss what we wanted our next chapter to look like. In our 50s, we decided to sell our home, retire early, and travel the world. There have been some hard parts, but all in all, I think we made the right choice. For more than 15 years, our 7,500-square-foot home in Arizona was the center of our family's life. It's where we raised four daughters, celebrated birthdays, hosted big family Thanksgivings, and somehow managed to fill every room with memories.
Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch is leaving to run toy giant Mattel. Read his memo to staffers
Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch is stepping down, according to a memo sent on Wednesday and viewed by Business Insider.
DoorDash says its delivery drone is lighter and quieter than Amazon’s
DoorDash is launching a drone delivery service this year, starting in Northern California. DoorDash said its drone weighs under 55 pounds and sounds like a passing car. Harrison Shih, head of DoorDash Air, said the company built the drone with acoustics in mind. DoorDash says its new drone delivery service could take flight this year without a buzz — literally.
DoorDash drivers are taking on more work that doesn’t involve delivering
DoorDash workers can take on smaller tasks between deliveries to earn more cash. The company said that drivers have completed 5 million tasks since 2024. Some of the tasks include helping autonomous robots and, now, completing item returns. DoorDash workers are increasingly doing more than just delivering as the company adds new services and autonomous offerings.
SpaceX puts a Starship veteran in charge of its Memphis data centers
SpaceX has put Starship executive Kevin Holland in charge of its Memphis data centers, according to a memo seen by BI.
I visited a Gilded Age mansion once called ‘the American Versailles.’ These 7 details left me speechless
Lynnewood Hall, a 110-room estate in Pennsylvania, was completed in 1899. Two of its heirs perished in the sinking of the Titanic, and it later lay vacant for 30 years. As restoration efforts get underway, it's open to the public for the first time in eight decades. When I drove through the towering iron gates of Lynnewood Hall's sprawling 34-acre property, I instantly understood why the estate, commissioned in 1897, earned the nickname "The Last of the American Versailles."
Personal agents are AI companies’ best shot at keeping you faithful
This post originally appeared in the Business Insider Today newsletter. You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here. Allow OpenAI to reintroduce itself. After watching an upstart (Instinct) and tech giant's (Meta) AI agents grab the spotlight, OpenAI has responded. Dots, OpenAI's "always on" AI agent, got the big reveal at the startup's annual DevDay conference in San Francisco.
Netanyahu hails passengers who stopped a pilot after he stabbed the captain and tried to crash the plane
A flyDubai jet flying between Dubai and Tel Aviv was forced to divert mid-flight. The plane dropped by around 17,000 feet in just over two minutes, flight-tracking data shows. Exactly what happened is unclear, though the plane sent a distress signal indicating a possible hijack attempt. A flight to Tel Aviv was forced to divert on Wednesday morning after suddenly dropping more than 15,000 feet. FlyDubai Flight 1073 took off from Dubai just after 7 a.m.
Passengers ranked these airlines as the world’s best for flying business class. See the full list
The aviation rating company Skytrax surveyed flyers to determine the best business-class airlines. Qatar Airways was ranked the top business-class airline for its premium cabin known as QSuite. An increasing number of airlines are leaning into premium travel to boost revenue. These 20 airlines are the best in the business. Business class, that is. Skytrax, an aviation rating company, conducted the world's largest airline passenger satisfaction survey to determine the airlines with the best business-class offerings in the world.
Only 6% of marketers say AI is paying off in a big way. Here’s what the winners are doing
A version of this post appears in the CMO Insider newsletter. Sign up for Business Insider's weekly marketing newsletter. Marketers have gone all in on AI. Now comes the awkward question: Is it actually paying off yet? The answer is largely "no," according to new research from the management consulting firm Bain, shared exclusively with CMO Insider. The starkest finding from the study, which surveyed 1,397 senior marketing and finance executives: Only 6% of marketing organizations said AI is delivering significant performance impact today.
Dentsu is making a big Hollywood bet with ‘Angry Birds 3’ — and beyond
Ad agency group Dentsu is joining holding company rivals in pushing into TV and film. It's making a capital investment in "The Angry Birds Movie 3" as part of a larger pipeline. It represents a broader move by brands to harness entertainment as people skip ads. When "The Angry Birds Movie 3" opens in December, it'll mark the franchise's tie-up with creators including MrBeast and Salish Matter, who are part of the cast. It'll also feature a partnership with a lesser-known actor: Japan's ad agency group Dentsu.
I didn’t realize how hard moving to Florida from France would be. I miss seasons, and the pace of life is different
I relocated from Paris to Fort Lauderdale 10 years ago to join my husband. I knew beforehand that moving abroad would be challenging. However, I still didn't anticipate some of the challenges I faced. Before moving to Florida, I was aware that being far from family and friends or starting a new career would be difficult. Those challenges, I was expecting. I used to come to Florida on vacation, and I thought I knew it very well. However, living there is completely different from vacationing. At first, everything felt new and exciting.
The $200 billion retail media boom is causing headaches for CMOs
A version of this post appears in the CMO Insider newsletter. Sign up for Business Insider's weekly marketing newsletter. The newish marketing maxim that "everything is an ad network" becomes truer by the week. So, how do marketers feel about the explosion of commerce and retail media networks competing for their budgets? "It's quite comical at times," Rob Edwards, head of media and digital at Arla Foods, told me. Just last week, McDonald's and banking giant Citi became the latest entrants to the commerce media scrum.
Meta’s cuddly AI mascot may be exactly what Muse needs
A version of this post appears in the CMO Insider newsletter. Sign up for Business Insider's weekly marketing newsletter. Could Meta's Muse get even more Jolly? By now, you've probably seen plenty of cynical hot takes about Meta's choice to represent its new AI agent with Jolly, the cuddly mascot. "Surveillance Tamagotchi." "Don't believe his lies." "It's sinister that Meta's Muse AI mascot is so cute." Marketing and branding pros have a different take: Meta should lean even harder into its Jolly side.
David Ellison won Warner. Next up: taking on Netflix and YouTube
David Ellison bought Paramount, and is about to add Warner and its HBO. Now he has to figure out how to compete with Netflix and YouTube.
LinkedIn says AI safety roles have risen 91% in the last year
LinkedIn CEO Daniel Shapero said that while hiring is largely frozen, certain roles are increasing. AI safety roles have grown 91% in the last year, according to new LinkedIn research. Security incidents have highlighted a need to ensure AI systems operate securely and ethically. AI safety jobs are one bright spot in a stagnant job market. At LinkedIn's Talent Connect conference on Tuesday, CEO Daniel Shapero said that while hiring has largely "frozen," some roles and industries are still growing.
4 wild moments from Trump’s AI safety lunch with tech leaders
Trump hosted some of the biggest names in AI at the White House for lunch on Tuesday. At a press conference, he announced a safety accord and an official rebrand for AI in government. The gathering led to several memorable moments outside the White House. President Donald Trump's White House lunch with some of the biggest names in tech came with some big moments.
SaaS companies' newest rivals are their own customers
Companies like Spotify and Twilio are relying less on software vendors and more on homegrown tools. Roughly a third of organizations have already skipped a software purchase because of AI. Building your own tools can slash costs — but you're also on the hook if they break. Companies big and small are embracing a DIY approach to software. With the help of AI, they're building tools that they could otherwise purchase from large enterprise software vendors like Workday, SAP, and Salesforce.
Starbucks closed 250 stores across the US and Canada. Search our database to see if yours is one of them
Starbucks closed 250 stores across North America as it doubles down on its new strategy. Business Insider mapped 239 of the closed stores using data from Google and Starbucks' website. The closures span 33 US states, 5 Canadian provinces, and the District of Columbia. Starbucks announced last week that it would close approximately 250 coffeehouses across North America, representing just under 1% of its more than 18,000 locations in the region.
Elon Musk says AI promises wealth and great healthcare for all, but jobs will look different
Elon Musk says AI may herald an "age of abundance" where everyone's rich and has stellar healthcare. The Tesla and SpaceXAI CEO said that jobs will change, but that's happened throughout history. Musk spoke at the White House after joining other tech leaders in pledging to build AI responsibly. Elon Musk expects AI to create a world where everyone has lots of cash and top-notch healthcare, but says jobs will look different from today.
What data center backlash? My night at a raucous ‘pro-data center’ party
A pro-data center party in Washington, DC, drew a large crowd to celebrate American innovation. The party had AI art, themed cocktails, and optimism for the future of data centers. The crowd was energetic and optimistic — except for the few protesters thrown out. Data centers are drawing protests and city hall spats across the country. You wouldn't have known it Saturday night in downtown Washington, DC.
Clio just made an acquisition to deepen its push into the courts
Clio has bought Learned Hand, a startup building AI tools for judges and law clerks. The deal puts Clio, which sells AI to law firms and legal departments, closer to another set of users. Judges are buried under heavy caseloads, as AI creates more business and more legal legwork. While Harvey and Legora fight for Big Law's business, Clio, an older legal tech company, is making a quieter bet on a corner of the market those upstarts have barely touched: the courts.
The next jobs report is almost here. Here’s how to read it if you’re job hunting
A good jobs report doesn't necessarily mean it's a good time to look for work. Misreading the market could have real consequences for your career. Understanding job market data can only tell you so much about your own prospects. Want to know if it's a good time to buy a home? Check listings Zillow and look up the latest mortgage rates. Want to know if it's a good time to buy a car? Browse cars online and check rates on auto loans. But if you want to know whether it's a good time to look for a job, things are more complicated.
My 17-year-old son was killed. Within days, I learned about the hidden business of dying
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Michael White, 49, from Boulder, Colorado. In 2023, a driver killed White's 17-year-old son, Magnus. The essay has been edited for length and clarity, and the details verified.
Vacation homes were once real estate's hottest play. Now they're a nightmare
John Kenney is the second real estate agent to take a stab at selling 317 Matterhorn Drive, a rustic, two-bedroom cabin in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The getaway sits in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, about a 30-minute drive from Dollywood, in an area that draws millions of tourists each year. At the height of the housing boom, it might have sparked a bidding war. Instead, it's withered on the market for two years.
Hollywood exec Ari Emanuel says he treats his to-do list like a ‘contract’ with himself
Ari Emaneul has a simple way of dealing with the voice that tells him to stay in bed. The entertainment exec also shared how he keeps himself from procrastinating. He said his persistence in getting things done and networking helped him get noticed early in his career. Entertainment mogul Ari Emanuel said he doesn't let himself procrastinate in the morning.
Russia lost an irreplaceable Tu-95 nuclear bomber in deadly crash
Russia said on Tuesday that a Tu-95 bomber crashed in one of its eastern regions. At least six crew members died during the crash, which occurred during training, per state media. The crash is a blow to Russia's nuclear bomber fleet, with Tu-95s now out of production. One of Russia's Tu-95 strategic bombers crashed during a training flight in the Amur region, killing six crew members, the country's defense ministry said on Tuesday.
OpenAI named its new agent system Dots. It’s already causing confusion
OpenAI's "dots" AI agents are facing an identity crisis due to name conflicts with other companies. SpaceXAI recently bought a domain name called dot.com. Internet users say the timing suggests more than a coincidence. OpenAI’s new AI agents are meant to help people get work done. Instead, their first job may be to explain that they're not a Chinese AI lab, a small fashion retailer, or Elon Musk's Grok.
Paramount’s streaming chief is out ahead of WBD merger — read the memo
Cindy Holland, Paramount's streaming chief, exits ahead of planned Warner Bros. Discovery merger. In a memo to staff, Holland said CEO David Ellison was "optimizing for HBO stability." Paramount recently cleared the way for the $110 billion deal by settling an antitrust lawsuit. Paramount Skydance's streaming chief is out as it closes in on its deal with Warner Bros. Discovery. Cindy Holland told staffers in a memo obtained by Business Insider on Tuesday that it would be her last day at the company.
The 5 most surprising takeaways from Sam Altman at OpenAI’s big developer conference
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is the face of the AI boom. Here's what he said at his flagship conference. Tokens are "terrible," and the "Industrial Revolution" is a bad way to understand AI, Altman said. When it comes to AI safety, Altman said the tech industry should take a "centrist path." If OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stands at the center of the AI boom, what he says about the technology can blaze a trail for the rest of the industry.
AI is getting the Trump rebrand
Donald Trump ordered federal agencies to replace "AI" with "Super Intelligence." The order says "SI" covers the same technologies as the federal AI definition. Tech leaders like Elon Musk and Dario Amodei joined Trump at the announcement. Artificial intelligence is getting a presidential rebrand.
An MVP’s unconventional ‘less is more’ training strategy — including weights after games
Top WNBA player Breanna Stewart takes a calculated approach to recovering from her hectic schedule. She's picky about her game day meals and conserves energy by napping before competition. She warms up with Pilates, activating the core muscles to boost performance and prevent injury. When I get on a call with Breanna Stewart, she tells me she can't wait to go to sleep.
OpenAI says its new AI agents won’t stay a premium product forever
OpenAI said its Dots agents will initially be available through its premium plans. Sarah Friar said OpenAI eventually wants to bring the agents to its 1.2 billion consumer users. ChatGPT's new Pro 500 plan could cost a fully subscribed user $6,000 a year. For those who want to access more of ChatGPT but simply find the current price points too high, OpenAI has good news.
Workday is doing another round of layoffs
Workday is letting go about 500 employees, marking its second round of layoffs this year. The cuts mainly target the company's product and technology team as it realigns for growth. The software-as-a-service company also lowered its fiscal Q3 outlook. Workday is conducting layoffs for the second time this year, this time affecting around 500 workers. It also trimmed its fiscal third-quarter earnings forecast.
Judge rules Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax rollout needs a do-over
New York City plans to place a tax on multi-million-dollar second homes. A judge ruled Tuesday that its rollout needs to be redone.
Sam Altman outlined OpenAI’s 3-part plan for dominance
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has a three-part plan for the company. At Tuesday's DevDay keynote, Altman outlined the "models, building, and distribution" approach. ChatGPT now has 1.2 billion weekly users, and Altman is ramping up its ambitions. Sam Altman laid out OpenAI's three-step vision for business dominance. The CEO revealed a slew of updates to ChatGPT and related company products at its developer conference in San Francisco on Tuesday.
‘Threshing Day’ answers questions ‘Fourth Wing’ fans have about Rebecca Yarros’ series. Here’s what you might’ve missed
Rebecca Yarros released "Threshing Day" on Tuesday. The book unveils new lore about dragons and their riders from the "Empyrean" series. It also hints at romances developing in future "Fourth Wing" books. Happy Threshing Day! OK, it's not actually Threshing Day, but Tuesday is the day Rebecca Yarros released her new "Fourth Wing" book titled "Threshing Day."
2 more Good Good leaders are out in the wake of the YouTube group’s ad blow-up
Two more Good Good leaders have exited as the company works through the aftermath of an ad scandal. The YouTube golf collective's heads of content and events posted that they were out of the org. Good Good has said it's focusing on its loyal fans after losing major partnerships. Two more leaders have left Good Good as the YouTube golf collective works through the aftermath of an ad scandal that cost it major partnerships. Logan Spence, the group's head of content, posted that he was leaving "after an incredible year" at the company.
Amazon vans may be New York City’s latest target in a crackdown on delivery services
Amazon's delivery vehicles are making New York City's streets more dangerous, new data suggests. The report came with the endorsement of city officials leading a crackdown on delivery services. Amazon says it provides training and technology to help drivers safely navigate city streets. Amazon is making New York City traffic more dangerous, according to new data compiled by an advocacy group.
What it’s like on flying Iraqi Airways, an airline few Americans have experienced and is banned in the EU
I flew on Iraqi Airways, which doesn't fly to the US and is banned in the EU over safety concerns. The airline's Boeing 787 was practically new, but the seats were dirty and worn. I was surprised to receive a hot meal on the short flight, and the staff was friendly. I'm an American college student with a passion for flying airlines that most people have never heard of. When I found a $123 economy ticket on Iraqi Airways, I booked it without a second thought. When I started telling people, the reaction was always the same.
I went to Scotland for the first time. There are 6 items I’m glad I packed and 4 I wish I had brought
While visiting Scotland for the first time, I learned which essentials I actually needed to pack. Layers, rain gear, and warm socks kept me ready for the unpredictable weather. However, I wish I had brought more comfortable clothing and a small crossbody bag with me. During a trip to Scotland, I learned that rolling hills demand comfortable walking shoes, fall weather calls for layers, and a visit to the Highland cows just might require allergy medication.
A US military task force just showed it’s ready to bet billions of dollars on answers to the drone problem
The US counter-drone task force said it is prepared to invest billions of dollars in new systems. Officials said the types of technologies range from sensors to kinetic weapons for shooting down drones. The US has a marketplace for agencies and military units to buy counter-UAS weapons they specifically need.
Who sat next to Trump — and who was missing — at his big AI lunch
Donald Trump is hosting a lunch for the top AI leaders on Tuesday. He posted a seating chart, with Jensen Huang and Elon Musk by his side. OpenAI and Anthropic were sitting curiously far from the president. Apple was missing. President Donald Trump's seating chart is a who's who of AI. Trump is hosting a "Super Intelligence Luncheon" on Tuesday, dining with the CEOs of most major AI labs and tech companies. Elon Musk will be on Trump's left; Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will be on his right.
AI is driving a data-center power boom. Here are some of the biggest US projects being built
Data centers and artificial intelligence have become a part of everyday conversation for Americans. Data center energy consumption has entered those conversations, too. The largest planned AI campuses could require more than 10 gigawatts of electricity. Some Americans have new next-door neighbors: data centers. The US has been building these computing facilities for decades, but development has ramped up dramatically in recent years as AI increasingly drives demand for computing power.
Disney is starting its 3rd round of layoffs under CEO Josh D’Amaro
Disney is turning to layoffs for the third time since mid-March, when Josh D'Amaro became CEO. A person familiar with the change confirmed the new round of cuts on Tuesday. D'Amaro's company downsized its marketing team in April and cut ESPN staffers in July. Disney is laying off employees for the third time since CEO Josh D'Amaro took the top job in mid-March. The Mouse House is cutting several hundred employees across teams, including tech and HR, a person familiar with the move confirmed to Business Insider.
A woman in her 30s noticed her period was irregular. It turns out, she had ovarian cancer
A woman was diagnosed with early ovarian cancer after she had an irregular menstrual period. She was 37, more than a decade younger than typical patients, and a rare case of stage 1. Ovarian cancers are on the rise in younger people and are typically missed due to subtle symptoms. In front of a crowd of about a thousand people, Natalie May stepped onstage to talk about something she'd barely even spoken to close friends about — her vagina. Her husband was mortified.
What smart people are saying about Anthropic’s leaked IPO prospectus numbers
Anthropic's IPO prospectus is out, and the numbers are astonishing. For example, it spent $7.3 billion on computing and faces $518 billion in fresh commitments. Business Insider put together a list of what smart people are saying about those numbers. Anthropic's IPO math is staggering. The AI lab generated nearly $4.6 billion in revenue last year — about 12 times its 2024 total — while recording a $42 billion net loss, per an IPO prospectus seen by Reuters.
ChatGPT’s new plan costs $500 a month
OpenAI announced a $500 a month plan for ChatGPT. The Pro 500 plan includes access to "Ultrafast" computing, offering an 8x speed increase in Codex. The company also downgraded the compute allowance of its $200 a month plan. ChatGPT has a brand new plan — with a hefty new price tag. OpenAI announced a new subscription tier at its Tuesday DevDay. The Pro 500 plan will cost $500 a month, a $300 increase on what was formerly the company's most expensive plan.
OpenAI just launched its answer to Meta: ‘always-on’ AI agents called Dots
OpenAI announced its new "always-on" AI agent product, Dots, at its DevDay conference on Tuesday. Dots will compete with Meta's Muse, part of a rush in the industry toward personal agents. A spate of other announcements included a new model, a $500 plan, and a collaboration feature. OpenAI is throwing its hat in tech's shiniest new ring. On Tuesday, the company unveiled a new product called Dots, its answer to the rise of "always-on" personal agents like Instinct and Meta's Muse.
My son has had screen time since he was 3 months old. I see it as a necessity for parenting
I use screen time as a tool to balance parenting and my personal productivity needs. My son, 2, often watches educational content, Disney movies, and musicals. Watching TV helped my son develop social skills, and I have no regrets. It's a cloudy afternoon and my 2-year-old is watching "The Lego Movie," while my husband works his 9-to-5 job. I am in charge of our kid, the primary caregiver or stay-at-home-mom, if you will. But I have things to do too, and I can't afford a nanny. So for the next two hours, a movie will act as my babysitter.
I attended pastry school in France. Here are 6 tips for making the best brownies
After attending pastry school in France, I've learned the secrets to making the tastiest brownies. I've found using high-quality chocolate and thoroughly whipping the eggs leads to the best results. To elevate brownies even more, I like adding some nuts or caramel to the batter. I'm a full-time baker who has attended pastry school in France, completed a baking course in China, and worked in several bakeries in New York City.
We moved to a small island with our 10-month-old after finding a house for $1,000 a month that felt too good to be true
When looking for a three-bedroom home, we found a place for $1,000 on an island in Maine. We took a trip with our baby, fell in love with the island, and decided to move there. Three years later, I'm so glad we moved here, despite the occasional challenges. Three years ago, we were in Indiana. My husband Kevin was finishing grad school, and I was absently, fruitlessly scrolling through Zillow while our baby was napping in his crib. Kevin had just secured a remote job, which opened the whole country up to us.
It’s not just Muse: Meta is on an app rampage
Wait, Meta has how many apps now? Photos, vibe coding, and AI assistants: Meta has launched 7 new apps this year. The tech giant is one of many racing to build the AI era's Instagram-scale hit. Meta is on an app rampage that extends far beyond its hit AI personal assistant, Muse. The tech giant has released seven new apps so far in 2026. They range from getting back to Meta's basics of sharing photos to testing AI use cases for everyday people.
More NATO countries are buying a US-made interceptor that has downed thousands of Russian drones in Ukraine
NATO allies, especially those along the Eastern flank, are looking to harden their defenses against repeated drone incursions.
I turned down a scholarship at UPenn to attend the more expensive Columbia. I still wonder if I made the right choice
When I applied to grad school, I knew I wanted to go to Columbia University in New York City. But then the University of Pennsylvania offered me a scholarship that would reduce my costs. I still chose Columbia because of the New York prestige, but I wonder if I made the right choice. When I decided to pursue a master's degree in the US, I was not simply looking for a good school. I had built up an idea of what studying there could mean for my career and, if I am being honest, for my life.
I’m a New Yorker who went to Salt Lake City for the first time. These 9 things surprised me
Skiers on a lift floated feet above my head. Tech workers used breaks to practice their golf swings. My first trip to the Salt Lake City area was full of unexpected sights and experiences. As snow-topped mountains and frozen streams gave way to red canyons and flowing brooks on the train from Colorado to Utah, I knew Salt Lake City must be close.
My husband and I met at work. Then, I switched careers
My husband and I met while working as teachers many years ago. Since then, I left the field. I now write full-time and love it, but he's still teaching and plans to do so for a few years. I can still relate to what he's going through at work, but I have more time for our joint endeavors. My husband and I met as teachers. When we were introduced, I instantly respected him. I was drawn to our shared desire to teach and help young people, and to our mutual love of all things related to English Language Arts.
I’m the CEO of Fishwife. I rely on ‘monkey bar’ meetings and 8-mile runs to get things done
This is an as-told-to essay based on a conversation with Becca Millstein. She is the co-founder and CEO of Fishwife, a tinned seafood company based in Los Angeles. The following has been edited for length and clarity.
I tried Ina Garten’s ‘perfect breakfast sandwich.’ It has deliciously fluffy eggs you can make in the microwave
I tried Ina Garten's bacon, egg, and cheddar breakfast sandwich. Garten's quick recipe includes cooking the eggs in the microwave. I was shocked at how fluffy the eggs tasted, and they paired great with the bacon and avocado. As someone who spent most of her 20s in New York, few things make my heart sing in the morning like a good breakfast sandwich. I've been missing my local bodega's delicacies, so I was excited to discover that Ina Garten has a bacon, egg, and cheddar sandwich in her cookbook "Modern Comfort Food."
I thought character clothes were tacky. My toddler reminded me that his clothes weren’t actually about me
Before having kids, I made plenty of rules about the parent I would be. I held firm on banning character clothing until my son found shoes he adored. Letting him wear them taught me that not every parenting battle is worth fighting. At the very top of the bin that holds my three boys' shoes sits a bright red reminder of a parenting promise I broke — roughly six years into motherhood. Every time I'm in the mudroom, I see them. Scuffed. Faded. Velcro barely hanging on.
The smuggled resource funding Sudan’s civil war
Sudan has historically been the top producer of gum arabic, a pink resin that ends up in lots of products like Coca-Cola, M&M's, makeup, and pills.
Ukraine’s battlefield supply robots have learned how to swim
Ukrainian forces used an amphibious ground robot to execute a first-of-its-kind logistics mission. The robot traveled dozens of miles across land and water to run ammo and food to troops. Ground robots have become increasingly vital for Kyiv, particularly in logistics. Ukrainian forces used an amphibious ground robot to run supplies dozens of miles across land and water in a first-of-its-kind logistics mission.
I’m a small business owner who took 50 of my employees to Greece. It was worth the $2,000 a person and 6 figures in revenue
Restaurant owner Bashir Chedrawee wanted a bigger company trip — so he took his team to Greece. He spent months planning and negotiating prices to make the weeklong trip possible. Two employees proposed to their partners in Greece, and some coworkers even got tattoos. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Bashir Chedrawee, owner and CEO of Simone's Kitchen, a Mediterranean eatery with three locations in New York state. It has been edited for length and clarity.
Student-loan borrowers have 3 more months to receive a repayment benefit
The Education Department extended the deadline for student-loan borrowers to enroll in autopay and get a 1-percentage-point interest rate reduction.
Walmart bans AI slop signs in stores
Walmart has issued instructions to stores banning the use of AI tools to create display signage. Generative AI illustrations have been popping up as a quick fix for retailers and restaurants. Walmart's guidance says custom printing is only allowed when no approved alternative is available. Walmart is saying "No" to AI slop in its stores. Custom print jobs have long been prohibited for Walmart store signage, but a recent update to that policy says AI-generated posters are especially forbidden.
I moved to the same city as my long-distance boyfriend. Everyone expected us to move in together, but we didn’t
When I moved to the same city as my long-distance boyfriend, we chose not to live together. It’s given me room to build my own life and friendships.
I’ve been to all 50 states. I’m not in a rush to return to these 5, even though I liked visiting them
As a frequent solo traveler, I've been lucky enough to visit all 50 US states. Though I've loved aspects of every state, there are some places I'm not in a rush to return to. Indiana, North Dakota, and Kansas are some of the states I don't plan to return to anytime soon. As a frequent solo traveler, I've been lucky enough to visit all 50 US states. The journey has been filled with beauty, excitement, unique destinations, and a sense of accomplishment I never could have imagined.
‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry says he’s ‘more confident than ever’ of an AI reckoning in 2027
Michael Burry says he's "more confident than ever" that the AI boom will hit the skids next year. The "Big Short" investor said he's placed levered bets against AI stocks using bearish put options. Burry said the AI boom is riding a debt-fueled spending wave that is showing signs of strain. Michael Burry says the AI bubble might pop sooner than he thought. The investor of "The Big Short" fame said in a Substack post on Monday that he's "moving timelines up," chiefly because he expects "the bubble in AI may burst sooner than later."
I’ve lived in California my entire life. Here are 5 of my favorite places to visit during the fall months
As someone who was born and raised in California, I know the best places to visit in the fall. In Northern California, I love visiting spots like Sonoma and Healdsburg. When I'm in Southern California, I can't resist destinations like Julian and Murrieta. When most people think of California, they likely picture a summer day on the beach. But locals know that fall offers underrated charm beyond the coastline. I grew up in Los Angeles, spent several years in San Diego, and now, I'm doing a stint in the Bay Area.
I spent years working on cruise ships. Here are the 8 things I used to wish all cruisers knew about the job
I worked on cruise ships for six years and used to wish passengers knew more about the crew. The comment cards in cruisers' rooms can help employees get raises and promotions. Even if a guest enjoys spending time with crew members, they should respect the workers' free time. Throughout my six years working on cruise ships — first in guest services, then in onboard entertainment — I came across many different types of guests.
From the ‘Amityville Horror’ house to the former Versace mansion, 12 notorious homes that have gone up for sale
Despite their sorrid pasts, many homes linked to famous crimes return to the real estate market. Some homes change hands often, while others remain with the same owners long term. The childhood homes of convicted serial killers Jeffrey Dahmer and Ted Bundy found new long-term owners. Believe it or not, it's not uncommon for people to move into homes that were once crime scenes or owned by notorious criminals. Some homes with criminal ties have been listed for sale more than once.
A YouTuber says this Muse setting led to the AI agent sharing his address: ‘Be careful’
A YouTuber says an “Allow Always” setting led Meta’s Muse agent to share his address with a Marketplace buyer who later showed up at his door.
I was laid off from Meta in May. Here’s what I did to prepare so I could keep supporting my family
When layoffs came knocking on Adekunle Ayodele's door, he felt prepared. He had a range of options to turn to, from real estate income to business ideas. "Having options is never a bad thing," Ayodele said, as layoffs in the tech world continue. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Adekunle Ayodele, 45, who lives in Georgia. The following has been edited for length and clarity. Working at Meta, I knew getting laid off was a possibility.
Alaska Airlines is doubling down on long-haul luxury. Take a look at its newest premium cabins
Alaska Air Group announced new Premium Reserve seating on Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines flights. Perks will include reclining seats with leg and calf rests, 38 inches of pitch, and upgraded dining. It also announced upgraded business-class and lie-flat seats on some Boeing 737 Max 10s. Alaska Air Group is the latest US air carrier to shore up its premium seating offerings — part of an industry-wide boom to cater to passengers who will pay more for premium perks.
ChatGPT's ads are a lot like San Francisco’s infamous billboards
A new report from Graphite shows the dominance of B2B software in ChatGPT's advertising. OpenAI is now more than 6 months into its ads push, and says it hit a $1 billion run rate. Graphite has positive news for the AI company: less than half of ad-eligible users are seeing ads. San Francisco's stretch of Highway 101 is infamous for billboards that peddle wonky software to other tech companies. ChatGPT, invented nearby, is so far more of the same.
Here are the tasks that execs from Anduril to Zendesk are giving their personal agents
Personal AI agents have arrived, promising to end the drudgery of day-to-day admin. Business Insider asked top executives at companies like Anduril and Adobe how they're using the technology. Their answers included hiring dog walkers, booking flu shots, and negotiating insurance deals. Meta's Muse is a hit. Instinct is still buzzy. The era of personal agents may finally be upon us — and business leaders are embracing it.
Strength training changed my relationship with the scale. Now, when I see my weight go down, I’m disappointed
I recently had a procedure that restricted my physical activity for two weeks. Afterward, I was disappointed to see a lower number on the scale — and that was new to me. I realized that strength training had changed my relationship with my body, and with the scale. A few weeks ago, I stepped on the scale and saw that my weight had gone down. My younger self would have looked at that number, and it would have set the tone for a good-mood kind of day. She would have considered it proof of success.
Millennium employees’ new productivity hack: an AI ‘twin’
Millennium is offering every employee a personalized AI agent, dubbed a "Digital Twin." Twins have their own identities, permissions, and email addresses, the firm said in a blog post. Millennium is now working to scale "AI Teammates" as part of its latest technology push. Millennium employees are getting to know a whole new batch of colleagues.
Tech is entering its prohibition era
Governments are seeking to set restrictions on popular tech products, from social media to AI. However well-intentioned, the restrictions likely won't stop people from using the tech. Just look at the lessons the US learned after outlawing alcohol for stretch more than a century ago. When the US outlawed alcohol in 1920, people found ways to keep drinking — whether by sneaking into secret speakeasies in dingy basements or by obtaining dubious prescriptions for medicinal booze.
Corgi girls, ugly lawsuits, and cute dogs: Inside a wild $5 billion startup
"If you can't raise a dog, you cannot run an office." That was the message Nico Laqua, cofounder and CEO of buzzy insurance startup Corgi, sent to staff in the New York office about one of the company's short-legged mascots. A vet had told the employees that the puppy, Hamilton, should not be outside because he wasn't fully vaccinated, so they were using pee pads in the office. After Laqua, based in San Francisco, heard that workers were not walking Hamilton, he laid down the law in a July 19 missive.
The leadership habit Jamie Dimon uses to show confidence
Today's tip to get better at work: Become a more confident leader by showing humility. Jamie Dimon advises leaders to encourage open communication and be open to criticism. For decades, he's left every JPMorgan board meeting so directors can speak freely without him present. Get better at: LeadingToday's moveJamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, said insecurity ruins CEOs and other leaders. So instead of acting like you have all the answers, actively aim to create a space where others feel comfortable weighing in and disagreeing.
MKBHD’s hair is still safe after Musk says Tesla’s Cybercab service won’t reach California until 2027
MKBHD didn't think Tesla would release a $30,000 Cybercab to Americans by the end of 2026. The YouTuber made a bet: If he's wrong, he's shaving his head on camera. Over the weekend, Elon Musk talked about a new timeline for the Cybercab. Tesla CEO Elon Musk offered a fresh Cybercab launch timeline — and MKBHD's barber can breathe a little easier.
Instinct creator says it’d be a ‘dangerous world’ if the agent tried to influence users to make purchases
“We don’t want Instinct to influence the user’s behavior in a way that is not aligned with what the user wants,” Instinct creator Noah Shinn said.
The data center buildout is helping drive blue-collar job growth and construction spending
Data centers aren't just powering your new favorite agent; they're also a key construction driver. The AI buildout is set to become the largest capital expenditure project in US history, dwarfing railroads and highways. Overall construction spending has fallen year-over-year, while data center spending has skyrocketed. Data centers are powering your chat ramblings — and the growth in the American construction industry. AI buildouts are set to become the largest capital expenditure project in US history, per a Brookings Institution analysis,
I landed multiple job offers after college. I feel that being open and honest about an upcoming medical procedure helped
Krystal Pulaski switched her intended career path after soccer injuries led her to physical therapy. Pulaski's honesty about her knee surgery during job interviews helped her secure multiple offers. She chose a physical therapy assistant job in San Marcos, Texas, prioritizing work-life balance. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Krystal Pulaski, a 24-year-old physical therapy assistant who lives in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. It's been edited for length and clarity.
Robotics startups are courting university researchers. Microagi just hired eight
Georgia Tech robotics professor Animesh Garg is joining Microagi as chief research officer. More robotics academics are launching and joining startups amid the physical AI boom. Microagi has raised $55 million and aims to deploy 10 million robots to customers in five years. For decades, the biggest advances in robotics came out of university labs. Now, as billions pour into physical AI, the researchers behind that work are launching and joining startups. The latest to recruit from academia is the German company Microagi.
New AI model Jev lands with a bang in San Francisco: ‘This is what’s been missing’
An ex-OpenAI researcher built Jev, a popular new AI model that takes a different approach than LLMs. The model is made for code, makes decisions in milliseconds, and includes probabilities in answers. Developers at a Saturday hackathon told Business Insider what they're building with the new tool. When a new twist on AI called Jev arrived this month, San Francisco's tech scene responded as it does: lots of hype, and then a hackathon. Jev is a new and viral AI model built by the startup TypeSafe AI, and developers are flocking to try it out.
Nvidia's robotics lab is becoming a founder factory
Nvidia robotics alumni are increasingly striking out as founders. AI advancements and a flood of venture capital are fueling the wave. Nvidia could still win as its alumni build on the ecosystem it created. Nvidia helped build the foundation for physical AI. Now, many of its veterans are launching the next wave of robotics startups. The chip giant has poured billions into robotics, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang helped popularize the term "physical AI, " which enables machines to interact with the real world.
A startup's quixotic quest to fight AI slop
When I was a young lad spending too much time on the internet, I was obsessed with fonts. I read blog posts on sites like Typographica about the finer points of kerning. I read white papers from Microsoft about the readability of Calibri compared to Arial. I copied and pasted hundreds of pages' worth of books and essays from Project Gutenberg into Microsoft Word and formatted them to my liking.
AI agents are ready to shop for you — if you can trust them
AI agents can make purchases for you, but not everyone is ready for it. A survey found 53% of respondents were uncomfortable with an AI agent making a purchase for them. Trusting agents enough to take action could take time and require changes to check out systems. The moment many have waited for — where AI can actually do your bidding, not just tell you how to do it — may finally be here, but that doesn't mean consumers are ready for it.
NBA star Jalen Brunson says his friends knew exactly what not to ask of him in high school
Jalen Brunson said his success was shaped not only by his own discipline, but also by the company he kept.
AI companies are asking their employees to flag AI writing — and one wants a steak emoji
AI companies are getting tired of employees passing off chatbot responses as their own. Leaders at tech startups such as Clay and Figma began sharing their companies' AI writing policies. One company said that it's asking employees to use a steak emoji to flag non-human work. For the past three years, the em dash has been a popular tell for identifying AI writing. Now, AI startups want their employees to self-disclose.
Ukrainians say their drone-on-drone war is clocking speeds faster than Formula 1 cars
A new Ukrainian report says an interceptor drone took down a target at 264 mph. That's fast enough to cross the length of a football field in less than a second. The target was a Geran-5, said to fly at speeds of up to 373 mph. The drone battle to take down Russia's latest Gerans looks to be moving at speeds faster than Formula 1 cars or bullet trains. The latest Ukrainian report to highlight such extreme speeds came from the Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation, a volunteer organization that supplies Ukraine's military, on Monday.
PwC’s huge survey of 50,000 workers says AI is splitting employees into 4 distinct groups
PwC surveyed 50,000 workers globally about their professional "hopes and fears." Its findings split workers into four distinct groups based on how and how much they're using AI. This divergence is creating a "two-speed" workforce, said PwC's global workforce leader. Is AI turning you into a "frontrunner" or are you working in the "engine room?" A huge survey carried out by consulting giant PwC found that AI is allowing a small group of workers to pull away from the rest of the workforce and dividing employees into four distinct categories.
OpenAI shelves Astra over fears it wouldn’t stay in its lane
OpenAI said it scrapped next month's launch of GPT-6.1 Astra over safety concerns. Tests found that Astra sometimes exceeded its scope or acted without authorization. Saachi Jain said the model improved on laziness but fell short of its safety bar. OpenAI is shelving an AI model scheduled to launch in October due to safety concerns. The company confirmed to Business Insider on Monday that it has canceled plans to launch its GPT-6.1 Astra model after internal tests raised questions about whether the AI would follow users’ instructions.
One of AI’s most influential researchers is joining AMD in an $8 billion deal
AMD is acquiring AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li's World Labs in an $8.2 billion all-stock deal. World Labs builds AI models for 3D environments, robotics, and simulation. Li will join AMD as vice president and chief scientist, reporting to CEO Lisa Su. One of modern AI's most influential researchers is now at the center of AMD's $8 billion bet on physical AI. AMD said Monday it had agreed to acquire World Labs, a San Francisco startup cofounded in 2024 by Stanford professor Fei-Fei Li, in an all-stock deal valued at roughly $8.2 billion.
Palmer Luckey says founders don’t get to have all the fun
Palmer Luckey said AI won't spare founders from the hardest parts of running a company. Founders remain responsible for legal issues, people, and major decisions, Luckey said. Luckey said AI likely won't replace a founder's most difficult work in the next decade. Palmer Luckey has a warning for people who think AI will let them start a company and spend their days building its technology.
I raised $200K on Kickstarter for my new business. The lessons from preparing the campaign were invaluable
Emily Byrne raised $200,000 on Kickstarter for Rise Centered's natural sunrise alarm clocks. Kickstarter feedback helped refine the product and understand the financial realities of production. Rise Centered's unique design gained media attention, boosting visibility and market positioning. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Emily Byrne, the founder of Rise Centered, a company that makes sunrise alarm clocks from natural materials. It has been edited for length and clarity.
I spent $1,000 to stay in a hotel directly facing Niagara Falls. The room surprised me in 4 ways
I had no idea what it would sound like to wake up in a hotel room facing Niagara Falls. I had no idea how my view would change when the sun went down. My two-night stay at the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel was full of surprises. Forget frills and fancy toiletries. To me, the ultimate luxury of a hotel stay is to feel immersed in the destination without leaving your room.
Disney wants staffers to use AI for their annual reviews and goal setting
Disney's AI push has a new target: annual reviews. Employees were encouraged to use AI tools when crafting their self-assessments and goals. There could be drawbacks to the practice, workplace experts warn. Disney employees may have AI to thank for their next raise. The Mouse House encouraged employees to use AI ahead of their annual reviews, including by suggesting that they ask chatbots to generate their goals and ways they can improve in the year ahead.
Sorry, Tesla fans. You’ll have to wait a little longer to see the new Roadster
Tesla wanted to rip the covers off its SpaceX-powered Roadster on Thursday. Expected heavy rain and thunderstorms got in the way.
I practiced attachment parenting and co-slept with my kids. Now they are independent young adults
When my kids were young, I practiced co-sleeping and followed some attachment-style practices. I didn't spend a night away from them until they were in kindergarten. Despite others' judgment and my own worries, my kids are well-adjusted, independent young adults. When my kids were little, I knew so many parents who used babysitters or went away for a few nights without their kids. I understood — many parents have to work and need time away from their kids for their own well-being. But that just never was me.
Sylvester Stallone, 80, says, ‘You’re never too old to be in love’
Sylvester Stallone appeared on The New York Times podcast "The Interview" to promote his memoir. Stallone, 80, looked back at his life and said he can make "a castle out of regrets." He also said he "figured out real, true love" a decade ago. He might be cinema's consummate tough guy, but at 80 years old, Sylvester Stallone is ready to be vulnerable. In an episode of The New York Times' "The Interview" podcast released on September 26, the "Rocky" star reflected on aging, parenting, anxiety, and the regrets he carries into his 80s.
Meta’s Muse is counting on you to shop. It might just be another place for Mark Zuckerberg to sell ads
AI agents like Muse and Instinct are the talk of tech. Their boosters imagine they will become a dominant form of commerce, upending giants like Amazon. But that would only happen if people had lots of reasons to use agents for shopping. And … they may not. Would you let an AI do all your shopping for you? Do you want an AI to do all of your shopping for you?
Thieves stole an Nvidia-branded trailer filled with nothing but 20,000 pounds of sand
Thieves stole a trailer emblazoned with Nvidia's logo, along with another trailer. Instead of pricey AI hardware, they found 40,000 pounds of sand. The bizarre heist comes as thefts of valuable AI equipment are on the rise. Thieves stole two trailers from an autonomous trucking company, including one emblazoned with Nvidia's logo. Their haul? 40,000 pounds of sand. The trailers were reported stolen overnight on Thursday from PlusAI, which uses Nvidia chips in its self-driving systems.
OpenAI staffer says he missed his sister’s wedding to help with AI safety incidents
An OpenAI security staffer said he missed a family wedding after recent breaches. He described "hell" inside OpenAI as its AI agents became harder to contain. The post follows a string of incidents, including the Hugging Face breach. The past few months have apparently been "hell" for OpenAI's security teams. On Sunday, an agent-security staffer at the AI lab, who posts anonymously on X as @joedaroo, wrote that he's sacrificed time with his family as the models have become more capable and harder to contain.
I turned down MIT to choose a little-known college my mom wanted me to attend. Not everyone understood my choice
Hannah Mitchell chose the Merchant Marine Academy over MIT and the Naval Academy. Financial considerations influenced Hannah's choice, offering freedom in military or civilian roles. Despite initial doubts, Hannah is thriving at the academy and says she doesn't regret her choice.
A major deadline for student-loan borrowers is here — and glitches persist
Student-loan borrowers are facing the first deadline to transition off the SAVE plan this week. Some borrowers have faced technical issues submitting applications to a new repayment plan. Borrowers who do not select a new plan before their deadline will be placed on a standard plan. The first batch of student-loan borrowers is required to switch to a new repayment plan this week — but some of them are running into issues.
A YouTuber says Meta’s Muse gave his address to a Facebook Marketplace buyer: ‘A guy just showed up’
Matt Robb said that Muse gave his address to a Facebook Marketplace buyer without his knowledge. "Luckily I'm in an apartment with security," he wrote. A Meta staffer said that in similar cases, Muse was "following direct instructions and correctly asked for permission." Matt Robb said that a Facebook Marketplace buyer showed up at his building's door — but he hadn't given him the address, his Muse AI agent did. Robb is a tech reviewer on YouTube who used Muse to list a computer keyboard on Facebook Marketplace, he wrote on Threads.
The US Navy’s shipyard overhaul is going to cost billions more and take decades longer than planned, watchdog warns
Unforeseen issues have led to increased costs and extended schedules for the overhaul program of the Navy’s four public yards, the GAO said.
Microsoft’s Copilot chief opens up about the AI future he fears most
The tech industry has been debating the existential risks of artificial intelligence. Microsoft's biggest concern is whether AI's benefits will be shared broadly, its Copilot boss says. Microsoft has increasingly adopted "diffusion" as a central theme in its public AI messaging. As the technology industry debates the existential risks of artificial intelligence, Microsoft's Copilot boss says the biggest concern is making sure the technology's benefits spread broadly rather than consolidating into a handful of companies.
I’m a Pilates instructor who’s been shopping at Trader Joe’s for 22 years. Here are 10 of my favorite items to buy
I'm a Pilates instructor who's been shopping at Trader Joe's for 20 years. I rely on the chain for nutritious, budget-friendly meals I can assemble quickly. I love picking up items like organic brown rice, cauliflower gnocchi, and organic hummus. I've been shopping at Trader Joe's for the past 20 years. As a full-time Pilates instructor and adjunct college professor, I rely on the retailer for nutritious, budget-friendly meals I can assemble quickly.
Everything Taylor Swift has worn at the MTV VMAs, ranked from least to most iconic
Taylor Swift is a staple of the MTV Video Music Awards. Remember her 2009 appearance? She's worn some of her most iconic looks at the event, like a crystal-encrusted minidress in 2022. Swift has also worn some VMAs outfit duds — like the suit she chose in 2012. What would the MTV Video Music Awards be without Taylor Swift? That's been tough to imagine since 2008, when the pop icon attended her first VMAs. She's now attended 12 times total, making her a staple of the event.
Jane Street is offering six figures for a swag manager
Jane Street, the secretive trading firm, is hiring a swag manager for up to $200,000, before bonus. The ideal candidate is a kind of unicorn, with knowledge of both data-based models and embroidery. Swag can function as a recruiting device, and there's already a resale market for Jane Street merch. At Jane Street, even picking T-shirts requires top talent. Jane Street, the secretive trading quant firm, is hiring a "Swag Program Manager," with a base salary of $150,000 to $200,000, plus an annual bonus, according to a job posting.
I was my boyfriend’s first — and only — Hinge match
My boyfriend, Matthew, swiped right on my profile — and then closed the app. When I saw his profile, he had some green flags I was looking for, and we started dating. We've been together ever since, which gives him a 100% success rate. On a random Tuesday night in April, loneliness paid a visit to Matthew. He'd been single for two years and was completely content with his bachelor life when he realized he missed having someone in his life, and going on a first date again didn't seem too bad.
Nvidia launched a tool designed to stop AI agents from going rogue. Here’s how it works
AI agents have gone out of whack, escaping tests, accessing systems, and covering it up. Nvidia wants to stop it by fencing agents in and quickly cutting them off when they stray. CEO Jensen Huang framed it as a "technically solvable problem" of engineering. Nvidia is giving AI agents a playpen — and a watchdog. The chipmaker on Monday launched the Open Agent Safety Platform, a two-part system designed to keep agents inside clearly defined boundaries and cut them off quickly if they try to escape.
I tried 8 of Gordon Ramsay’s frozen meals and ranked them from worst to best
I tried eight meals from Gordon Ramsay's frozen-food line and ranked them from worst to best. Unfortunately, the chicken Marsala and lemon-caper chicken missed the mark for me. However, I loved the Alfredo lasagna with chicken and the spicy cheese ravioli. I don't typically associate Gordon Ramsay with frozen meals. In 2020, the celebrity chef told Business Insider reporter Rachel Askinasi that "microwaves are for lazy cooks." So, I was especially surprised to see "By Chef Ramsay" — a line of frozen meals — at my local Walmart.
Interior designers share 6 trends that are in, and 4 that are out this season
We asked three interior designers to share which home-design trends are in and out for fall. According to the experts, café curtains and slipcovers are making a comeback this season. On the other hand, all-brown interiors and plain white ceilings are starting to fall out of favor. The changing of the seasons can be a great excuse to freshen up your space. Often, that means out with the old and in with the new, but this autumn, some trends of the past are making their way back around.
11 of the best and worst looks from the 2026 VMAs
Celebrities weren't afraid to have fun on the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet. Some, like Teyana Taylor and Lisa, arrived in eye-catching sheer gowns or bold sets. Other stars, including Taylor Swift, didn't have their best fashion moment at the VMAs. If you didn't spend your Sunday night watching the MTV Video Music Awards, you missed out. The 2026 VMAs were held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, celebrating the best music videos of the year with live performances.
I’m a dietitian on the Mediterranean diet. Here are 10 things I get at Costco when I’m trying to eat more fiber
I'm a dietitian who follows the Mediterranean diet, and I've been prioritizing my fiber intake. My favorite things to get at Costco include Kirkland Signature dried plums and frozen berry blends. I buy Kodiak Power Cakes mix and Actual Veggies black-bean burgers in bulk to help hit my goals. "Fibermaxxing" is one of the latest trends on TikTok and, as a dietitian, it's actually one I can get behind.
Warren Buffett is no longer in charge, but Berkshire’s latest purchase is right from his playbook
Warren Buffett is no longer CEO or chairman, but Berkshire Hathaway is still using his playbook. Berkshire has bolstered its stake in homebuilder Lennar to around 11% this quarter, filings show. Buffett is known as a bargain hunter, and Lennar stock has more than halved over the past two years. Warren Buffett's retirement hasn't distracted Berkshire Hathaway from doing what he did best — snapping up beaten-down stocks.
SpaceX’s Starship rocket just hit two key milestones on its most dramatic launch yet
SpaceX's Starship rocket reached orbit for the first time and deployed working Starlink satellites. The landmark launch was full of drama, with an engine failure threatening to scrub the mission. Reaching orbit is a crucial step toward some of Elon Musk's most ambitious plans. SpaceX's Starship rocket just completed two key milestones in its riskiest launch yet.
Oheka Castle, the 127-room Long Island estate that inspired ‘The Great Gatsby,’ is heading to auction. Look inside
Oheka Castle, the second-largest private home in the US, is headed to the auction block. The estate is said to have inspired "The Great Gatsby," and has been used in film and TV. It's also a favorite wedding venue for celebrities, such as Kevin Jonas, Megyn Kelly, and more. If you've ever read or seen "The Great Gatsby," you know 1920s New York was home to extravagant mansions with owners who hosted lavish parties — and if you've watched "The Gilded Age," you know those parties began decades earlier in the 1870s.
Goldman’s interns really don’t want AI to touch one part of their lives
Goldman Sachs released its 11th annual intern survey on Monday, polling nearly 2,100 people. Their responses reveal how Wall Street's youngest generation is using AI, and where they avoid it. Interns were bullish on their own futures, but more lukewarm on aspects of the country's future. Those wondering how AI will transform Wall Street might want to take a look at Goldman's latest intern survey.
AI agents helping people max out their cash could trigger a bank run, Apollo’s top economist warns
An AI agent trying to optimize your cash could move your money from a bank to a fintech firm. If everyone's agent does that, however, it could trigger a bank run, Apollo's top economist said. Torsten Slok warned that banks could lose the deposits they use to fund loans. The chief economist at the giant private equity firm Apollo says your AI assistant could trigger a deposit exodus in traditional banks. In a nutshell, Torsten Slok's theory goes like this: You ask an AI agent like Meta's Muse for ways to max out your cash.
My husband and I both want to move abroad. We just can’t agree on how much money we should save first
My husband and I agree that we want to move to the Netherlands before our son starts kindergarten. However, we've had a lot of conversations and disagreements about how much money to save beforehand. My husband wants to have a lot saved before we move; I want to figure things out once we're there. Over a year ago, my husband and I sat down in the living room of the house we once thought would be our "next 30 years" home. We talked about the future and set a goal: Before our son starts kindergarten, we'll move to the Netherlands.
Our friends are becoming grandparents. At 63 and 71, we’re raising a kindergartener
Barb Higgins underwent IVF and gave birth to her son, Jack, at the age of 57 in March 2021. He recently started kindergarten, and she is sometimes mistaken for his grandmother. The older mom brushes it off, saying people in her community support her choice. She has no regrets. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Barb Higgins, 63, a part-time CrossFit coach from Massachusetts. It has been edited for length and clarity.
I’m Gen Z, and most of my coworkers are baby boomers. I didn’t expect to want to work more like them
I'm 24, and for the past two years, I've worked in a bookstore with baby boomers. Immediately, I noticed our differences, like our gap in skill when it comes to technology. I've learned to appreciate their habits, like working slowly and focusing on customer relationships. On one of my days off, I was sitting at a coffee shop when my phone buzzed with a message from a coworker. "Tech issue here, any chance you can stop by?" they asked.
NATO uses fighter jets to stop drones. One ally says a Ukraine-inspired defense will handle them first
Fighter jets have been NATO's costly answer to incoming drones. Latvia is building an automated anti-drone border defense to stop them with cheaper weapons. Its defense minister told Business Insider that jets will be the "secondary means" of stopping drones. Fighter jets armed with expensive air-to-air missiles have led the way in the fight to take down the cheap drones that breach NATO airspace, a costly dynamic officials say needs to change.
The risk that comes from outsourcing our brains to AI
This post originally appeared in the Business Insider Today newsletter. You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here. With AI seeping into every corner of our lives, a BI writer had a nagging question: Did AI write this? BI's Aki Ito donned her detective cap and went hunting, unleashing an AI detector on every aspect of her professional and personal life. The results were eye-opening and, in at least one case, heartbreaking.
I asked Instinct to plan 2 trips for me — and it sucked all the joy out of traveling
I used Instinct's AI agent to plan a work trip and a European vacation. For the work trip, it quickly created a solid itinerary but suggested an impossible flight. When I asked for help with a vacation, it took much longer and sucked out the excitement of travel. Ask around: AI agents are the Next Big Thing. You can give them tasks via iMessage or WhatsApp, and they can search the internet or use software to complete them. It's a bit like having a concierge or assistant who can book restaurants or reply to emails for you.
My startup is profitable and made over $100M in 6 months. I still worry it could all disappear
David Rabie's family had many entrepreneurs, including his dad. His ability to tolerate risk helped him weather challenges, including a bank collapse. Today, his company has done more than $100 million in sales in the past six months. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with David Rabie, founder of Tovala. It has been edited for length and clarity. When I was in business school, I was cooking dinner for myself one day, prepping meals for the week.
The CEO of Affinity started doing Ironmans in his 40s. Here are 3 ways fitness ties into his career success
Affinity CEO Ken Fine grew up running and only learned to swim in his 40s. He started completing triathlons in his 40s and partly attributes training to his career success. He said training taught him to better strategize and also deal with setbacks. For a triathlete with a rigorous training schedule, Ken Fine's introduction to fitness was a little more happenstance. "I was the type of kid who would, instead of walking to school, run just because I wanted to," Fine, 58, told Business Insider.
America’s super rich are pouring hundreds of millions into the midterms. See the biggest donors so far
The biggest donors have already given roughly $850 million ahead of November's midterm elections. Financier George Soros and his family have given more than $103 million. Other big donors include Elon Musk, Jeff Yass, Miriam Adelson, and more. Billionaires and millionaires are spending big money ahead of November's midterm elections.
The hidden sacrifices of chasing an H-1B career in America
In the five years Madhur Mehta has spent in the US, he's earned a master's degree, landed a program manager job at Amazon, and been selected for an H-1B visa.
‘Below Deck’ Captain Kerry says watching himself on TV made him a better boss
He says watching the footage exposed him to blind spots in his leadership, from his telltale facial expressions to how he handles conflict.
The CEO of language-learning startup Preply asks job candidates these questions
CEO Kirill Bigai said he spends 50% to 60% of his time on hiring these days and has a “playbook” he uses in interviews.
Raising 4 kids is wearing me down. I’m looking forward to connecting with them as adults
I had four kids in under five years, and that took a toll on me. If I'm being honest, I've realized that loving your kids doesn't necessarily mean loving parenthood. Instead, I've found peace by focusing on the future and who my kids will become. I had four kids before I realized parenting wasn't for me. I'm kidding, of course, but there is some truth to that sentiment, too. During my teens, I was the go-to babysitter for my tight-knit Midwestern neighborhood, and I loved every minute of it.
I was shocked to be layoff. My job search restored my faith in humanity
Sneh Hira saw her team at Block grow bigger than she felt it needed to be. Then she was laid off, and struggled with a difficult job hunt.
Noa Argamani's venturing out
A fter 246 days in Hamas captivity, Israeli special forces rescued Noa Argamani and carried her by helicopter to a hospital outside Tel Aviv. There, a doctor turned to her and said, "Noa, we're really happy that you're here with us." Argamani was confused. "The first thing I asked is, 'How do you know my name?'" she recalls. "I didn't realize the whole world knew who I was." At 25, Argamani had become one of the faces of the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
Who actually wrote this? My strange, horrifying month fighting the AI slopocalypse
Recently, I've found myself asking the same question over and over again: Did AI write this? If you spend any amount of time online, you probably have, too. Just a few short years since the advent of ChatGPT, the internet has devolved into a bot-generated wasteland. Experts warned us that the slopocalypse was coming, and it is here.
I left my job as Five Below’s top lawyer. AI training has been a great addition to my private practice
Ron Masciantonio left the corporate world and started his own law practice. Masciantonio said AI training has been a fulfilling and useful additional revenue stream. He also said AI training has made him a better lawyer. This is an as-told-essay based on a conversation with Ron Masciantonio, who previously was executive vice president and general counsel at Five Below. He founded his own practice, Masciantonio Law, and does specialist AI training through the company Micro1. This story has been edited for length and clarity.
Ukrainian commander tells us why troops attack in the day and war ‘robots’ roll out at night
A Ukrainian corps has been using ground and aerial drones for sapping missions on the front lines. One commander said visibility plays a key role in when these drones are deployed. His unit is also using bomber drones to disperse up to 40 anti-personnel mines per sortie. In northern Donetsk, Ukraine's Third Army Corps has been using a network of aerial and ground drones to deploy and clear minefields while attacking Russian lines.
Sylvester Stallone says the secret upside of a career rival is that they keep you moving forward
Sylvester Stallone said his greatest rival pushed him to keep aiming higher. The "Rocky" star said he and Arnold Schwarzenegger antagonized each other in a creative way. Their competition helped shape an era of over-the-top action films. Sylvester Stallone, 80, said his rivalry with Arnold Schwarzenegger pushed him to keep raising the bar. On Saturday's episode of "The Interview," Stallone reflected on the competitive relationship he had with Schwarzenegger for years before the two became friends.
LeBron James, 41, says he knows what will tell him when it’s time to retire
LeBron James said thoughts about retirement can pop up at any point in his day. However, at 41, James said he still loves the work it takes to stay great. He has one clear sign for knowing when it's finally time to walk away from basketball. LeBron James, 41, said he finds himself thinking about retirement at unexpected times. On Friday's episode of the "Mind the Game" podcast, the NBA star talked about leaving the Los Angeles Lakers for the Philadelphia 76ers and how he weighs his future in the sport.
After 14 years abroad, I moved back to my home state of California. I’m happier now than I’ve been in years
I lived abroad for 14 years and built a nice life for myself. I came home to care for my sick aunt and realized how much I missed life in the US. I'm back in California , connecting with friends and family and happier than I've been in years. In October 2025, I packed up my 15-pound hairless Xoloitzcuintli, Troy, and the rest of my belongings and moved from the north of England back to my hometown in California. I was exhausted, relieved, excited, heartbroken, and so hopeful.
Dario Amodei to have dinner with President Trump in a rare meeting
Dario Amodei and President Donald Trump will dine together on Sunday. The meeting comes as Amodei's calls for government regulation of AI companies have fallen flat. The meeting will be the first sit-down between the two men. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei will have dinner with President Donald Trump on Sunday, a person familiar with the matter told Business Insider. On the menu? Some nitty-gritty discussions about AI.
I almost said no to my teen’s inconvenient first job. Then I realized how much she needed the experience
My teen landed her first summer job at a seafood restaurant on a Maine island. Getting her to the ferry requires me to rearrange my schedule and drive into Portland. The job is teaching her about money, responsibility, and independence. Living on the coast of Maine has its advantages. Beaches and islands are close. "Not that close," my husband said when my daughter told us her high school English teacher had recommended her for a summer job.
Bill Gates says the future of AI will happen in 2 phases and lead to ‘an era of abundance’
Bill Gates said in an interview on "Meet the Press" that AI will have two phases. He said we're now in an adjustment period during which AI's full potential isn't attainable. Gates called phase two, which combines AI and humanoid robots, the "era of abundance." Bill Gates says there's a light at the end of the tunnel for AI, so long as humanity can wait a couple of decades. During an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press," the billionaire businessman said AI will evolve in two phases.
‘SNL’ spoofs Dario Amodei: ‘AI is the devil and I its maker’
Dario Amodei has a split personality and wants the world to save humanity from himself… …that is, if you believe actor Jane Wickline's portrayal of the Anthropic CEO on "SNL." The real Dario Amodei has called for government regulation of frontier AI companies. Dario Amodei spent Saturday night arguing with himself on national television. Well, sort of.
Fixing transportation issues is key to getting more workers into US submarine yards and keeping them, Navy official says
Transportation to submarine yards can be a hiring challenge for the US Navy. Programs have offered workers gas cards and bus passes to make commuting easier. The Navy is looking at local barriers as it races to expand the submarine workforce. Beyond pay, work-life balance, and scheduling, there are other basic challenges affecting the US submarine workforce, including how workers get to the job, a Navy official overseeing workforce concerns shared.
I’m a dietitian who specializes in weight loss. Here are 4 fiber- and protein-rich breakfasts I eat when I’m tired of eggs
I'm a dietitian who eats eggs often. When I need a change, I pick these easy, nutritious breakfasts. I focus on breakfasts with enough protein and fiber to help me stay full through the morning. Overnight oats, yogurt parfaits, smoothies, and avocado toast are my favorites. As a dietitian, eggs are a staple in my typical breakfast routine — and for good reason. They're high in protein, I really enjoy them, and they're fairly cheap. Plus, they're quick and easy to make, which is essential as a working mom of three.
I’m a matchmaker who charges up to $250,000. My clients want partners who are driven, but flexible
Sameera Sullivan has run a matchmaking business since 2013. Clients pay her up to $250,000, with the fee due before their first dates. She says dating apps have made people too picky, and she pushes back on client preferences. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sameera Sullivan. It has been edited for length and clarity. As far back as high school, I loved giving people dating advice. My mom could see that I had real skill, and she encouraged me. Yet, I didn't even know that matchmaking could be a business.
NATO must learn to break up weapons making before it gets into a war, defense minister says
A NATO defense minister wants his arms makers to work with Ukrainian ones and learn. This includes how they work across multiple sites during wartime to avoid devastating attacks. "Our industry is a peacetime establishment," Latvia's defense minister said. NATO militaries need to learn how to disperse weapons production, as Ukraine does, before entering a war to preserve their ability to keep producing while under attack, a senior defense official advised.
I moved countries for love in my late 40s. I had to rebuild my career, friendships, and identity
I moved from India to Austria for my partner in my late 40s. I left an established career, close friendships, and a life I'd spent decades building. Starting over taught me that reinvention is possible at any age. I was in a long-distance relationship when I moved from India to join my partner in Austria. I first met him four years earlier while doing what I loved best — introducing travelers to India as an Airbnb experience host. We connected instantly. Two years later, in the middle of the pandemic, we became life partners.
The British military is feeding a ‘load of data’ from the war in Ukraine into its next-gen Challenger 3 main battle tank
Britain's next-generation main battle tank is being developed and enhanced amid the war in Ukraine. The new tank is a fully modernized version of the decades-old Challenger 2, which Ukraine operates. It will feature a digital overhaul and new weaponry that make it more compatible with NATO. As drones completely reshape how armored vehicles are used on the battlefield in Ukraine, the developers behind the British Army's next-generation tank are taking these lessons into account.
My husband has been going on the same family trip every year since he was a baby. Now, we get to bring our daughter
My husband's family goes to the same place every year for a family reunion. I started going with him in 2015, and last year, our daughter went for the first time. I'm excited to continue the family tradition with the next generation. Every year, my husband's family gathers on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Canada, for a long weekend family reunion. They fish, swim, hike, roast marshmallows around the campfire, and catch up on the back deck.
My sister and I started a small business reselling vintage items. Here’s what everyone gets wrong about our business
My sister and I ruin a small business together, reselling vintage items we find in thrift stores. It's not as simple as it seems because we have to sift through thrift stores and estate sales. I don't worry about the ethics of upcycling vintage items because I'm providing a service. My heart flutters every time I spot a unique vintage treasure in the tchotchke aisle at the thrift store. But then I realize it has a chip or a crack, so I decide to put it back.
Inside the workforce housing attracting Meta’s data center workers
Meta is building its largest AI data center to date in northeast Louisiana. More than 7,500 trade workers will be on-site at the data center at peak construction. A local housing gap has spurred a boom in mobile home parks like Antley Pines. For decades, Richland Parish remained a small farming community nestled in Louisiana's northeast corner. Residents living in the parish — a spattering of rural towns and unincorporated communities — had come to know their home for its slower pace of life.
I spent $7,500 on a full-body checkup and cosmetic procedures in Turkey
I traveled to Istanbul to invest in my health and appearance after a lackluster checkup at home. I flew business class round-trip using credit card rewards I'd saved for over a year. I'm pleased with the care I received and know I paid a fraction of what I would have in the US.
Ruby on Rails creator declares ‘pencils down’ on handwritten code
David Heinemeier Hansson said his software firm was "done writing code by hand." At 37signals, engineers only hand-write code when an AI agent isn't able to, Hansson said. "This is a recognition of what is already happening," he said. A coding legend is waving goodbye to handwritten code. David Heinemeier Hansson — commonly known as DHH — is the creator of the popular webapp framework Ruby on Rails. He also runs the software company 37signals, where he just instituted a new rule: "We're done writing code by hand."
5 BI staffers who put AI agents to work share what worked and what went wrong
5 BI staffers told us how they've been using the hottest new thing in AI: personal AI agents. Their use cases include reserving library books and collecting K-pop merch. One editor used it to remind him to call his mother. Muse and Instinct — AI agents designed to help you run your personal life — are the talk of the town right now. So, obviously, we at Business Insider had to try them out.
AI is prompting these Gen Zers to learn how to type
Gen Z grew up with phones and tablet typing, with many never learning keyboard skills. But in the age of AI-driven efficiency — and prompting — keyboard skills have a new use case. Some Gen Zers are becoming self-taught to avoid dictating AI prompts out loud. When Julia Andrusiak was in college, she noticed one of her professors repeatedly pausing his lecture. Eventually, she realized that she was the disruption: Her slow, two-finger typing was so loud that he couldn't concentrate.
The startup trap that kept this longevity app founder stuck
Death Clock CEO Brent Franson said startups can get stuck in a phase he calls "slow failure." He shut down his startup and threw out years' worth of code to build Death Clock, a consumer-health product. When a startup isn't viable, Franson says, founders should fully pivot rather than try to patch it. Brent Franson spent four years building a mental-health app that users liked, but that didn't ultimately work as a business. The product wasn't an obvious flop.
This small town librarian offers a ‘Bye, Bye AI’ class to take AI off your phone. Now everyone wants in
A small upstate New York library is offering a "Bye Bye AI" event. The librarian will help people turn off AI features on their phones or email. She told BI she's also happy to help people set up AI. The event has gone viral, with people around the world wanting to tune in. North Chatham, a hamlet in upstate New York halfway between Hudson and Albany, doesn't have much going on. You have to go to the next hamlet over for a store or restaurant. There's a church, a post office, and a small public library with only about 800 cardholders.
Billionaire David Rubenstein shares recipe for career success, says boomers like him don’t want to retire
David Rubenstein says reading, writing, speaking, and passion will serve young people in the AI era. The billionaire told Business Insider he swore off gambling at age 16 and won't retire anytime soon. The Baltimore Orioles owner just released a book featuring his interviews with other team owners. AI may be transforming the world of work, but the core ingredients for a successful career haven't changed, David Rubenstein says.
A former BCG partner says leaving consulting taught him how to build
Daniel Dantus spent eight years at BCG before transitioning to Juul. Here’s his advice on building a career post consulting.
They built tiny homes for their parents, couldn’t afford nursing homes
ADUs are popular for multigenerational living, offering affordable alternatives to nursing homes. Building ADUs can be complex and costly, but they provide family support and community proximity. "Having everyone on the same property is enormously valuable," one source told Business Insider. Over the last few years, Linda Barton watched as her mom and stepdad progressively shifted from active 80-year-olds to, in her words, "children."
My husband and I work full-time but had to borrow money to pay for my dad's cremation
When Heather Waughtel's dad died, a family friend covered the cremation after her card was declined. Waughtel and her husband both work full-time, but live paycheck to paycheck. "We're barely making enough to live. How can we afford for someone to die?" she said. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Heather Waughtel, 47, a project coordinator based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Business Insider has verified her income and her dad's funeral costs. It has been edited for length and clarity.
Couples are using a viral AI agent to do their emotional labor. It’s been helpful — and chaotic
Instinct's new "Trusted Person" allows users to connect their AI agents and tag-team tasks. Some couples use it for shared to-dos or help planning surprise date nights. While it cuts down on emotional labor, a therapist says not so fast: You still have to put work in. AI agents aren't just sneaking into your workplace anymore. Soon, they might be making regular appearances in your relationship.
A close read of Mackenzie Scott's baffling post-divorce novel
When Mackenzie Scott got divorced from Jeff Bezos in 2019, she became one of the richest people in the world overnight. Their divorce settlement was among the largest in history, granting her assets that included 4% of Amazon's stock — roughly $38 billion. She wasted little time before starting to give her fortune away, handing off large sums to organizations ranging from pandemic relief nonprofits to community colleges within a year of their split.
I moved between 2 countries and languages as a teen. I got very good at proving myself
I attended high school in both Spanish and English after moving between countries. My Dominican transcripts led one school to automatically place me in ESL. Being underestimated made me determined to become undeniable in English. There's a specific dread that comes from not knowing if the words in your head are the right ones in that language. I lived inside that fear, not of a school test, but of speaking in class and having the wrong language come out, or the right one come out wrong. I was born in the Dominican Republic.
My husband and I don’t exchange gifts for birthdays or holidays. Here’s what we do instead
My husband and I prioritize experiences like travel over gifts, sharing memorable trips together. Our relationship grew through thoughtful gestures that weren't tied to holidays or events. I'm glad we have memories instead of random trinkets. It was my birthday and my now-husband and I had been dating for about three months. When he got to my house, he wished me a happy birthday, then he apologized, "I'm sorry I didn't get you a gift." At the time, I was 31, had a good job, and could buy whatever I fancied, within reason.
I’m 21 and make up to $280,000 a month reselling sneakers. I don’t see my friends much and still live at home
Robbie Cartwright started selling items when he was about 11. He now makes hundreds of thousands reselling sneakers online. He was late for his own 21st birthday because he was working, and he rarely sees friends. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Robbie Cartwright, founder of Yorkshire Trainers. It has been edited for length and clarity. I've been selling things since I was a child: candy bars, fidget spinners — you name it.
We moved from the US to a small Italian village. Now, my 75-year-old parents are following in our footsteps
When we moved to an Italian village, my biggest worry was being far from my parents in the US. They were excited to visit us in Sicily, though, and even started looking at properties. Now, they're buying a house here — and the process has brought us closer than ever. Nearly three years ago, my husband and I moved from New York City to a hillside Sicilian village. We'd bought a house here remotely, without seeing it in person until several months after the closing.
Pope Leo XIV warns against losing humanity to a ‘paradise of machines’
Pope Leo XIV spoke to diplomats in France on Friday. The Pope cautioned against losing our humanity "amid a paradise of machines." Addressing potential risks of AI has become a central theme of his papacy. Pope Leo XIV has a new warning about AI. The Pope cautioned against an overreliance on artificial intelligence and other technology during a speech to French diplomats, including President Emmanuel Macron, on Friday. Earlier that day, he traveled from Rome to Paris as part of an apostolic journey.
White House blocks CNN from traveling with Trump on Air Force One
The White House is blocking CNN from traveling on Air Force One with President Trump on Saturday. CNN had been scheduled to travel with Trump to Knoxville, Tennessee. The move is the latest development in the Trump administration's ongoing fight with CNN, MS NOW and POLITICO.
Airlines waive change fees as nor’easter hits Northeast
Airlines are waiving change fees as a nor'easter bears down on the Northeast. The airlines include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, and United Airlines. Over 88,000 customers in the region had lost power as of Saturday morning. Major airlines are letting customers rebook flights around the Northeast for free as a nor'easter threatens the region.
All 36 athletes who have hosted ‘Saturday Night Live’
Usually, "Saturday Night Live" is hosted by an actor or comedian, or sometimes a musician. But every so often, a brave athlete will try their hand at live sketch comedy at Studio 8H. Jalen Brunson will be the latest to give it a go on September 26, 2026. Who wants to bet we'll hear "Live from New York, Knicks in five!" this weekend? Anyone?
We got rid of our deck and replaced it with a patio. It saved us over $30,000 and helped us optimize our outdoor space
My husband and I finally redid the outdoor space of our fixer-upper home in Connecticut. We tore down the old deck and replaced it with a stone patio, which saved us about $33,000. The project cost us $27,000, and we now have a fantastic entertaining space that we love. In 2023, my husband and I packed up our shoebox-sized apartment, said goodbye to our fast-paced Manhattan lifestyle, and headed to our new, adorable coastal Connecticut suburb. We purchased a fixer-upper and embraced it.
OpenAI reveals the AI-era workplace skills that matter most
A version of this story originally appeared in the AI Insider newsletter. Sign up for Business Insider's weekly AI Insider newsletter here. OpenAI recently published one of the clearest signals yet about which workplace skills may become most valuable in the AI era. In a report on how its researchers use AI, the company shared data showing which tasks are being absorbed by AI and which still rely on people. The biggest automation gains this year came in coding, technical support, monitoring computer runs, and analyzing results. By contrast,
She applied to 100 jobs before joining her husband in game development. Then her first game took off
Kelsey Fiegle spent seven years as a UX designer until a layoff forced her to take on extra work. After quitting and applying to 100 new jobs, she joined her husband in game development. Fiegle's dress-up game drew millions of plays, and the couple now lives a traveling lifestyle. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kelsey Fiegle, an independent game developer behind Vortella's Dress Up. She developed the game with her husband, Wes Thorburn. Their games are available on the browser gaming platform Poki.
I paid for a $900 Michelin-star dinner with my son. The price tag was worth it to show him the life he can achieve
My son was born when I was 19, and we grew up together. I've tried to show him what's possible if he's willing to work for it. I recently took him to a Michelin-star restaurant to show him the life he can have if he succeeds. My first child was born a few days after I turned 19. Looking into his eyes as I held him, I told myself I wanted to give him a better life than I had. I was a homeless teenager, and I had to raise myself. I had to figure everything out and start my adult life from desperation and struggle.
I’m 72 and don’t want to move to a retirement home. So I built a tiny home in my yard for a future live-in caretaker
In their 70s, Kathie Schwartz and her husband found their three-story home difficult to navigate. They moved into a smaller one-story home and built a 480-square-foot tiny home in the backyard. The tiny home will eventually house a live-in caretaker, allowing them to age in place. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kathie Schwartz, 72, who built a tiny home in her California backyard. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity. I wanted to get ahead of planning for old age.
I’m approaching 40 with no real retirement plan. My wife and I have accepted that I’ll just keep working
Every year, my wife and I have the same conversation about retirement. Another thing that happens every year? We realize that it's likely not doable. However, I'm OK with 'soft retirement.' Working gives me purpose. I turn 40 in a few months. Every year around my birthday, my wife and I have the same conversation. We make coffee, the kids disappear into a screen for an hour, and we pull up the numbers.
Got a scratchy throat and runny nose? BI’s health team shared their tips for staying healthy
This post originally appeared in the BI Today newsletter. You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here. Are you sick too?"Anyone else not feeling well?" That was a Monday morning text from one of my closest friends after we had spent a weekend with our crew to close out the summer. And you know what? Yup, we were all feeling a little tickle in our throats. It didn't stop there; I saw more masks during my workday commute and even noticed a few extra sneezes in our newsroom.
The customer isn’t always right. At least according to Lufthansa’s viral complaint clapback
Lufthansa's sarcastic reply to a customer got more than 15 million views before it apologized. While other airlines mock passengers to boost PR, that doesn't work for everyone. The rise of AI is complicating customer service, but experts said finding a solution matters most. Does the customer always have to be right? Germany's national airline has apologized after its snarky reply went viral this week, raising important points about customer relations and brand strategy.
Inflation is kicking off a discount arms race between grocery stores
Energy and transportation costs are ticking up, stretching household budgets once again. Grocery chains are betting that price cuts will help attract cash-strapped shoppers. Tough times have helped value-oriented retailers like Aldi, Costco, and Walmart gain market share. It looks like inflation is coming back from the dead, just in time for spooky season. The conflict in Iran and other complications are driving up energy and transportation costs, and that's taking a toll on already-stretched household budgets.
A serial side hustler with 10 income streams shares her most lucrative venture
Lucy Zheng has 10 income streams, including a W-2 job, content creation, and rental properties. Her content business is now her most lucrative income stream, matching her legal salary. Her advice for aspiring side hustlers: Start with user-generated content. Lucy Zheng has a full-time job as a senior corporate counsel at a tech company, but it's only one piece of her family's income.
I was laid off by Google, then offered a new role. I chose to move cross-country to bet on my startup
Rob Waters was laid off from Google, then offered a new six-figure role there. He turned down the offer, walking away from six figures' worth of unvested equity. Waters moved to San Francisco and is living off savings while building his AI startup. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Rob Waters, a former Google employee who was laid off last November. The 42-year-old cofounded Kanawai AI and lives in San Francisco. The following has been edited for length and clarity.
We moved from NYC to a rural beach town and struggled with isolation. We sold less than 2 years later
My husband and I bought a house in a beach town, just minutes from the water in either direction. We thought that was the next step we needed and wanted, but after a year, we realized we were wrong. We sold the house, broke even, and are now traveling full-time with no plan to settle down soon. In the summer of 2024, my husband and I bought our dream house in a small town in Maryland. We knew virtually no one in our new town, but at the time, that didn't matter to us.
A dietitian shares the 3 things she wishes people taking a GLP-1 knew
GLP-1s aren't a quick fix for long-term health. Sophie Medlin, a dietitian, shared what she wishes patients knew about taking GLP-1s. She said making healthy lifestyle changes is essential, and your dose could be too high if you can't eat. GLP-1s like Ozempic and Mounjaro can improve long-term health, but they can't be relied upon alone, Sophie Medlin, a dietitian who works with patients taking the drugs, told Business Insider.
The Wolverine peptide stack has gone to the dogs
Dog lovers are giving their pets peptides — an unproven treatment that gym bros swear by for gains. Leaders of this trend believe peptides can help their dogs heal from injury and live longer. There is no clear evidence that peptides are safe or effective for dogs, and there is no agreed-upon dosage. In August, Ryan Samluk's beloved Australian-German Shepherd mix, Finley, suffered a devastating sprain. The 11-year-old dog had long lived with hereditary joint issues. Now, she could barely limp around the yard.
Stanford dean says AI labs are competing with universities for faculty: ‘I won’t lie, I worry’
Sarah Soule, the dean of Stanford's Graduate School of Business, sat down with Business Insider. She expressed two big AI-fueled worries: budgets and staffing. Stanford isn't alone. Most school leaders are "really worried about this issue," she said. There's a fight for AI talent that's playing out in the classroom.
We partied with VCs at an astrology app launch. On the menu: anxiety, love, and manifesting money
We attended the launch party for Lora, a new astrology app, at a VC rooftop. Lora offers in-depth analysis about a user's birth chart, an AI chatbot feature, and more. We chatted with techies about their star signs and had a tarot reader look into our love lives. It was the day after the Fall Equinox, and we were partying on a rooftop, pulling tarot cards about our love lives. The location might surprise you: a venture capital firm's office overlooking the Manhattan skyline. Wait, what's astrology got to do with venture capital?
A health scare taught Steph Curry that tiny health details matter. Now he's serious about recovery — and the power of saunas
Steph Curry loves to hit the infrared sauna to keep his brain and body at peak performance. The 38-year-old athlete said it's a key part of his longevity routine as he keeps playing at a high level. Emerging research on saunas suggests that Steph Curry says his most important recovery tool isn't a fancy supplement or stretch. When he wraps up a tough workout or intense game, his first stop is the sauna. At 38 years old, on his feet all day running up and down the court, a recovery routine isn't optional.
I’ve helped hundreds of kids land Wall Street jobs. Here’s how I train them
Xavier Sztejnberg founded Wall Street for McCombs, a leadership training program at UT Austin. He's helped hundreds of students land internships and jobs on Wall Street over the past decade. Extensive technical training, a strong alumni base, and good relationships with banks are key. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Xavier Sztejnberg, a finance professor at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas Austin, who previously worked in M&A.
Getting delivery for your Costco order? Here’s which app is cheapest
You can get Costco groceries delivered from three delivery apps now. We compared the price of ordering on each using a basket of 15 Costco products. One delivery option was the most expensive, and all cost more than shopping in-store. There are now three apps that will deliver from Costco to your door. When it comes to price, though, there's a difference. DoorDash and Uber Eats expanded their partnerships with Costco last week.
Inside Meta’s months-long grind to turn Muse into a hit
Meta's top AI staff fretted about Muse days before launch as it struggled to speak good English. Ex-GitHub CEO Nat Friedman's team worked around the clock to turn the AI assistant into a hit. After a "long ass" grind, Muse is now a "banger," says Meta's 29-year-old AI chief, Alexandr Wang. A year ago, Meta was struggling to convince Silicon Valley that it could keep up in the AI race. Now it has one of the industry's hottest products.
We asked our Gen Z and millennial reporters and editors about AI agents. Here's where they split
I spoke with my colleagues at Business Insider to hear their thoughts on AI agents. Opinions varied. Millennials on the team were cautiously optimistic, seeing potential for efficiency in daily tasks. Gen Zers seemed skeptical and worried about privacy concerns and scams. Everyone is talking about AI agents — and Business Insider's reporters and editors are no different. Agents go a step beyond chatbots and are capable of planning and achieving multi-step tasks.
His baby business was hit by China and Canada tariffs. It taught him perseverance
Garett Senez's company Quark Baby is based in Canada, but 90% of its business is in the US. Quark Baby also did its manufacturing in China. Senez was hit twice with tariffs. "It feels like I've lost a lot of control," he said. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Garett Senez, the 39-year-old founder and CEO of Quark Baby. He lives in Vancouver. It's been edited for length and clarity. We make baby-feeding tech and accessories. We started in 2021 with six SKUs. Now we've got 45. A lot of them are made in China.
When his wife got sick, this doctor turned to an AI chatbot to navigate her rare cancer diagnosis. Then he invested
When Dr. Munjal Shroff's wife got sick with a mysterious illness, he turned to an AI healthcare app. Shroff said Healz AI helped him advocate for his wife and navigate her treatment. The early stage startup is backed by Alexey Dosovitskiy, cofounder of Recursive Superintelligence. Dr. Munjal Shroff's wife started experiencing unexplained symptoms in the fall of 2025: rashes, itching, fatigue, and swollen lymph nodes. After consulting with multiple doctors and extensive testing, they struggled to get a diagnosis.
OpenAI said there are 5 main ways rogue AI agents are messing with the internet
OpenAI warned dozens of organizations that its AI agents may have acted improperly. OpenAI's agents accessed public data from the US Census Bureau and the SEC websites. OpenAI said agents bypassed access controls, used exposed passwords, and posted material online. OpenAI said it had warned dozens of organizations that its AI agents may have behaved improperly on their websites. The transgressions range from using exposed passwords to posting material that could require cleanup, said OpenAI in an update on its blog on Friday.
I never tracked my teenagers on an app. Our relationships are better for it
Unlike most of the parents in my circles, I opted out of tracking my teens on apps. Instead, I value face-to-face conversations or texts for family communication. My kids are 18 and 22, and I think the trust we've built has made our relationships stronger. When I first heard of Life360, my first thought was that I knew I never wanted to use the app to track my two kids, despite its popularity among parents. Almost a decade later, I still feel the same.
Ed Sheeran's tour faces yet another setback: Mother Nature
Ed Sheeran was supposed to play two nights at Gillette Stadium this weekend. They were to be his second and third shows after all his openers dropped out of the tour. But a nor'easter had different plans for Sheeran and other events across the northeast. Many eyes were supposed to be on Massachusetts' Gillette Stadium this weekend, where Ed Sheeran was set to perform Friday and Saturday — but Mother Nature had other plans. Sheeran's two shows at Gillette were canceled due to the expected severe weather hitting the East Coast this weekend.
Walmart won’t charge a ‘personalized price’, CEO says
Walmart CEO John Furner says AI and digital shelf labels won't be used for personalized prices. "We price the product, not the person," he said in a memo to employees and customers Friday. The retail giant and other competitors have faced public scrutiny over new pricing tech. Walmart CEO John Furner wants to clear the air about how the retail giant is using new pricing technology. "We don't set different prices based on who you are or the time of day, and we won't," he said in a memo to employees and customers on Friday.
Meta’s Muse feels real in a way the metaverse never did
A version of this story originally appeared in the AI Insider newsletter. Sign up for Business Insider's weekly AI Insider newsletter here. My colleague Pranav Dixit attended Meta Connect this week and he stopped by AI Insider to share his thoughts with newsletter subscribers. Here's how the Q&A went down, in longer form: What was your biggest surprise while at the event? The biggest surprise was how good Meta's upcoming VR glasses were.
Bill Gates warns AI is ‘powerful enough to drive events that cause a billion deaths’
Bill Gates is pro-government regulation of AI companies. In an upcoming interview with "Meet the Press," Microsoft's cofounder said the tech could "cause a billion deaths." Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has urged the AI industry to prioritize safety. Bill Gates has some serious fears about how AI can be misused. The cofounder of Microsoft made grave warnings about the tech in an interview with NBC's "Meet the Press," saying that "AI is certainly powerful enough to drive events that cause a billion deaths."
I wasn’t ready to leave my college, so I took a job at my alma mater. It gave me the closure graduation never did
After graduating from college, I wasn't ready to leave, so I applied for an admin job at my school. I loved working there, but sometimes felt stuck in the past, jealous of other students. Overall, the position helped me prepare for my next career step and feel ready to go out on my own. When I was in college in New York City, I loved the theater department so much that it became a punchline: my friends and I joked that after graduation, I would take a job there and stay forever. Little did we know that would actually become my reality.
Each state’s infrastructure, ranked worst to best
Slow internet, long commutes, and expensive electricity are often beyond our control. Yet, these daily inconveniences can make a massive impact on your quality of life. US News & World Report ranked the quality of infrastructure across all 50 states. Infrastructure has a big impact on the quality of day-to-day life. Whether you're struggling to get around because of poor road quality, unreliable public transportation, or your neighborhood experiences frequent power outages, weak infrastructure can make everyday life more difficult.
Every Taylor Swift album, ranked from worst to best
Taylor Swift has released 12 distinct albums throughout her career (and rerecorded four of them). BI's resident Swift expert ranked them from worst to best, using a unique scoring method. "Folklore" took the top spot, while Swift's newest album, "The Life of a Showgirl," is ranked last. Taylor Swift's deluxe release, "The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore," is the newest addition to a prodigious discography that includes two decades' worth of music, a dozen No. 1 hits, and four album of the year winners at the Grammy Awards.
Steve Jobs taught Apple’s former retail boss this lesson he still lives by
In a live Q&A with Business Insider, Apple's former head of retail shared what he learned from Steve Jobs.
All 32 Robert Pattinson movies, ranked
Robert Pattinson skyrocketed to fame with his role as Edward Cullen in "Twilight." Now, he's one of our biggest movie stars, starring in four films this year. His highest-rated (live-action) film is one from this year: "The Odyssey." 2026 has been the year of Robert Pattinson. This year alone, he's appeared in "The Drama," "The Odyssey," "Primetime," and will appear in the highly anticipated "Dune: Part Three," which is scheduled for a December release.
I was afraid to delegate tasks for my 7-figure business. Learning to let go helped me grow it to nearly $5M
Luba Patlakh Kaplun searched for a serious job that would appeal to her immigrant parents. After working for someone, she founded her own company in hopes of generating more revenue. Her company began to scale rapidly after she became more comfortable with outsourcing. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Luba Patlakh Kaplun, founder of Kidology. It has been edited for length and clarity. I used to dream of being a broadcast journalist.
44 of the best and worst looks Melania Trump has worn as first lady
People have kept a close eye on Melania Trump's fashion since she became first lady. Her fashion works best when she mixes her personal style with a professional edge. She's also been known to wear some controversial looks. Melania Trump has been quietly reinventing her style in her second tenure as first lady. Since she returned to the White House in 2025, she has largely struck a more subdued tone in her attire than when President Donald Trump first took office in 2017, though she still switches it up from time to time.
A Google employee said he quit because he's worried about superintelligent AI
Another tech worker has said they resigned over concerns about how fast AI is developing. This time, it's someone who worked on Google's AI chips. Robert O'Callahan said the risk of AI causing harm "is real but uncertain." A Google employee said he resigned from the company, citing the pursuit of powerful artificial intelligence as "inherently irresponsible."
Meta smart glasses have a new AI-training opt-out
Meta will allow its smart-glass users to opt out of visual data collection for training AI models. The setting applies to camera-based AI requests, not photos saved to a user's camera roll. The move comes as Meta faces scrutiny over how its glasses collect and handle visual data. Meta's smart glasses have a new opt-out. Meta spokesperson Dina El-Kassaby confirmed to Business Insider that the company is changing the setting options on its camera-wielding glasses.
Appeals court allows Pentagon to label Anthropic a national security risk
The Trump administration can blacklist AI firm Anthropic from all Pentagon contracts, a federal appeals court ruled Friday.
See the luxurious, heavily fortified presidential jets that world leaders use for official travel
The US' presidential plane is dubbed Air Force One when the commander in chief is on board. Other countries have their own presidential aircraft. Boeing 747 jumbo jets and Airbus A330 and A340 planes are popular options for world leaders. The Boeing VC-25 is arguably the most famous jetliner in the world, even though most people have never heard of it by that name. Most do know it, though, by the call sign it's assigned when the president of the United States is on board: Air Force One.
I moved from the US to Germany 4 years ago. Here are the 7 biggest culture shocks I’ve experienced
The first time I visited Germany was when I moved here with my husband four years ago. I couldn't believe how easily accessible and convenient the public-transportation system was. I was shocked to find that most stores, including grocers, were closed on Sundays. In July 2022, I fulfilled my lifelong dream of moving to Europe. When my husband and I married in January that year, we didn't opt for the typical wedding registry. Instead, we sold, donated, or tossed almost everything we owned.
6 of the best scents to wear this fall, according to professional perfumers
Business Insider spoke to three perfumers about the best scents for fall 2026. Woodsy and spicy notes are perfect for the cozy fall months. Fruity scents are typically associated with summer, but these could also be trendy this autumn. Fall has officially arrived, which means you're likely swapping out sandals for boots and dresses for sweaters. But don't forget to spruce up your fragrance collection, too. If you've been pondering the idea of finding your signature scent, now is the perfect time to be on the prowl.
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ deluxe album has 4 new songs. They range from inspired to indefensible
On Friday, Taylor Swift released "The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore." The "Showgirl" deluxe edition includes four new songs that Swift wrote after the original's release. "Patient Zero" and "Babylon" are standouts, but "Cleveland!" is one of her worst songs to date. Precious few music critics would've said that Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl" needed more songs.
What I learned about AI’s PR crisis from bingeing 130 political TV ads
Artificial intelligence is the new boogeyman in political campaign ads. Both Democrats and Republicans want to own the issue and use it to undermine their opponents. The biggest argument they're driving home: AI is burning a hole in voters' wallets. Political candidates are attacking AI in ads, and they're focusing on the one thing scarier than a killer robot: a high electricity bill. Republicans, Democrats, and Independents are peddling anti-AI messaging this year, with subtle differences.
My childhood best friend and I have very different adult lives. We stay connected with one annual tradition
My childhood best friend and I don't get to see each other as often as we'd like. So, once a year, we go on a trip together to reconnect. Traveling to new places together has sustained us with endless opportunities for common ground. At Greenhorn Ranch in California's Sierra Nevada mountains, my best friend of 15-plus years resembled a stranger. Armed with a disproportionately large rifle, Ellie took aim and nailed three clay pigeons in perfect succession — her first time ever wielding a gun.
I compared The Pioneer Woman’s and Joanna Gaines’ Buffalo chicken dips. Only one was good enough for game day
I made two different celebrity-chef recipes for Buffalo chicken dip. The Pioneer Woman's recipe was super creamy, thanks to the addition of ranch. I thought Joanna Gaines' recipe for Buffalo chicken dip lacked flavor. Football season is officially back, and nothing says "game day" like a tangy, creamy Buffalo chicken dip with a side of chips. I tried two Buffalo chicken dip recipes from celebrity chefs to see which was the crowd-pleaser. I made recipes from Joanna Gaines and Ree Drummond, also known as The Pioneer Woman.
Ready for health tech’s latest toys? Be prepared to pay out of pocket
This post originally appeared in the Business Insider Today newsletter. You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here. Americans pursuing longevity just got another toy to try. Neko Health, a tech-forward way to quickly check on your heart, skin, and body shape, has arrived stateside. After making waves in Stockholm and London, the startup created by Spotify cofounder Daniel Ek is planting its flag in the US in NYC's SoHo neighborhood.
The Pentagon wants ultra-precise clocks that could help troops fight without GPS
GPS depends on precise timing, but its weak satellite signals can be jammed or spoofed. DARPA has tested resilient, ultra-advanced compact clocks that could help troops fight without GPS. DARPA says the technology could enable entirely new military capabilities. The Pentagon's research arm has been experimenting with a new generation of ultra-precise clocks, with the hope of one day integrating the devices into military aircraft, radars, and other systems as a reliable backup for American forces when GPS is jammed or spoofed. To get there,
I left London for an island many people haven’t heard of. My life didn’t change in the way I expected
I left London for a job opportunity in Malta, then moved to Gozo, a smaller nearby island. Life here isn't as peaceful and quiet as I expected — there's more to do than I ever imagined. However, there are inconveniences, like limited cuisine, hot temperatures, and no next-day delivery. When I started actively hunting for a new role outside my home in London, I imagined I would move back to northern England, where I had grown up. I'd lived and worked in London for 20 years.
I co-created Blue’s Clues. Working on the show didn’t make parenting easier, but I did learn from Steve’s pause
I spent my career studying how children learn. Raising my kids taught me that kids don't need us to have all the answers. They need us to stop, listen, and trust them to find their own voices. Before I became a mother, I thought I knew a lot about children. I had a master's degree in child development and instructional technology and media. I had spent years studying how young children learned, processed information, and obtained mastery over a concept.
Ukraine’s fast medical robots cut exposure to Russian attacks but add new risks, makers and medics say
Ukraine's robots that evacuate injured troops are designed to move much faster than other bots. It allows them to try and escape Russian attacks and get soldiers to treatment faster. But the speed also introduces new risks and compounds any errors by the operator. Ukraine's robots designed to evacuate wounded soldiers move much faster than the robots built for attacking and hauling supplies, a design choice that developers and medics say can help save lives but also introduces new risks.
The British Army wants better drone pilots, so it makes them learn ‘the hardest way to fly’
The British Army is training its future drone pilots to fly manually without GPS. A commander familiar with the training efforts described this as the "hardest way to fly." Like other Western forces, Britain is also training troops to operate in GPS-denied environments. The British Army is training future drone operators to fly manually without flight aids or GPS to make them better pilots, a commander involved in the efforts told Business Insider. Lt. Col.
The real 'To Catch a Predator' host Chris Hansen isn't happy about 'Primetime'
"Primetime" stars Robert Pattinson as "To Catch a Predator" host Chris Hansen. "To Catch a Predator" was a hit TV show on NBC in the 2000s. The real Chris Hansen calls the movie a "work of fiction." A24's "Primetime" is a fictionalized look at the hit show "To Catch a Predator," which aired on NBC from 2004 to 2007. The film, directed by Lance Oppenheim, follows host Chris Hansen (Robert Pattinson), who, along with his producer Andie Bender (Merritt Wever), is determined to get "To Catch a Predator" to the top of the ratings at any cost.
I toured Qantas’ new business-class seats built for the world’s longest flights. Take a look
As part of its Project Sunrise program, Qantas is rolling out enhanced business class seats. Upgrades include privacy doors, memory foam mattresses, wireless charging, and larger screens. Qantas' CEO said efforts to reduce jet lag have proven "statistically significant" in test flights. Flying between New York and Australia is about to get a whole lot nicer.
The new TSA security scanners are getting smaller. Your carry-on bags will be fine
The TSA has been rolling out an enhanced 3D X-ray scanner for around a decade. It speeds up security, but the opening is smaller than the machines it replaced. Some people worry their carry-on bags will no longer fit. They don't need to worry. The Transportation Security Administration's new X-ray scanners are better in almost every way for travelers, except one: The smaller opening may not fit some carry-on bags.
We want to hear how different generations are using AI agents
Personal AI agents are attracting users of all stripes. Is it mainly a Gen Z thing? Or are millennials rushing to start using the tech? Fill out our poll below! Personal AI agents, the buzzy new thing in tech, are attracting users of all stripes. While agents were previously limited largely to more tech-oriented crowds, the release of Meta's Muse app earlier this month shot the tech squarely into the mainstream.
A doctor shares her muscle-building routine for longevity, from quick weightlifting workouts to daily protein
Muscle mass is an investment in your future health, according to a longevity doctor. She keeps her fitness portfolio strong by lifting weights and eating enough protein throughout the day. For an extra edge, she uses supplements like creatine to support muscle building and brain health. For Dr. Jennifer Timmons, building muscle isn't just aesthetic; it's a prescription for a long, healthy life for both herself and her clients.
A JPMorgan veteran left to work in Detroit’s government. Now he’s back to help the bank’s $1.5 trillion security effort
Marcus von Kapff spent 20 years at JPMorgan before working in Detroit's government. He's back at the bank, using his experience to help with its $1.5 trillion US security effort. Von Kapff said he can see problems from "another angle," as his team forges deals with the government. Marcus von Kapff's knowledge of Detroit's formerly byzantine permitting process for opening a small business has come in surprisingly handy in his new role at JPMorgan.
Billionaire David Rubenstein talks sports, his worst investing mistakes, and where AI stocks are headed
David Rubenstein spoke to Business Insider about buying a sports team and his two big misses. He said the AI boom may still have steam, and selling in a crash can be a massive mistake. The private equity billionaire and author published a new book, "Inside the Owner's Box," this week. David Rubenstein explained why he bought a baseball team, missed out on Amazon and Facebook, and would be careful betting on or against the AI boom.
How an entrepreneur followed what’s trending to build an 8-figure business
Mike Burnett, CEO of SmartMarket Solutions, has a 27-year entrepreneurial track record. He's found success by spotting trends to stay ahead of the curve. To spot trends, he says, listen to the people closest to the customer. For 27 years, Mike Burnett has built businesses by getting ahead of the curve. In 1999, while working in sales and supporting a growing family, he started a side hustle placing tabletop games in restaurants. He bought a few machines to earn extra income.
AI can’t take over your holiday shopping quite yet, a new study suggests
Don't rely on LLMs to do your holiday shopping this year, a new study says. A test of four AI engines found that they had issues providing accurate information about products. Problems ranged from giving the wrong price to not finding the latest model. AI isn't able to take over your holiday shopping yet, a new study suggests.
‘Soar’ wars: Inside two AI startups’ messy fight over the same name
Stanley Virgint and Henry Langmack's LinkedIn messages started politely enough. Virgint told Langmack to have a "killer time at NYU" on May 17. Langmack asked about Soar, Virgint's AI travel companion startup. "When are you planning on launching?" he asked. "I'm on the waitlist." The following day, Virgint said that he was "dying with fundraise" — he was meeting with investors at the time — and sent his phone number. Langmack launched his own startup the following day — also called Soar.
This startup added a new job app requirement for interns: handwritten cover letters
Dumb.co, a startup that makes modified "dumb" phones, said it was sick of AI slop in job apps. The company started requiring handwritten cover letters for its internship applications. "It felt like someone actually was looking through what I had to say," said one candidate, who got hired. Even the companies promoting analog lifestyles are being inundated with AI job applications. Dumb.co, a startup selling modified flip phones, was looking for interns passionate about being more offline.
I was a super-volunteer when my kids were in elementary school. Once they reached high school, I turned that role over to my husband
After 12 years of volunteering frequently at my kids' school, I was ready to take a step back. When my youngest reached high school, my husband unexpectedly stepped up. His roles look different, proving that being involved doesn't have to mean showing up at school every day. When we moved to California at the start of my oldest child's kindergarten year, I figured volunteering at school would be an easy way to meet people and get to know our new school. I was right — and then some.
KPMG is building a Silicon Valley-style incubator to help sidestep Big Four bureaucracy
KPMG is forming a new division to bring Silicon Valley-like speed to some of its operations. The new Client Technology & Innovation (CT&I) group will serve as an incubator to boost innovation. KPMG is ready to "go head-to-head" with startups' disruptive spirit, the division's new boss told us. The Big Four consulting and accounting firms and Silicon Valley startups sit at opposite ends of the business spectrum. On one side are KPMG, Deloitte, PwC, and EY: century-old brands built on reputation, rigorous processes, and dependable, if unsexy,
I started The Nitro Bar with $1,500 and wood from my basement. Here’s how I grew it to a 7-figure business
Audrey Finocchiaro turned a coffee cart into The Nitro Bar, which will soon have five locations. The Nitro Bar's major growth was fueled by a $100,000 investment from a supportive local family. An engaging social media presence also helped The Nitro Bar grow, leading to more in-person business. This is an as-told-to essay based on a conversation with Audrey Finocchiaro, the 33-year-old cofounder of The Nitro Bar, based in Rhode Island. It has been edited for length and clarity.
The head of the one of the largest US endowments says OpenAI and Anthropic are in trouble
The head of a major endowment says frontier labs won’t be able to withstand competition from cheaper Chinese open-weight models.
OpenAI has a Mark Zuckerberg-shaped problem
Muse's viral adoption is a threat to ChatGPT, long the face of consumer AI. Analysts expect OpenAI to respond with its own assistant offering. OpenAI has led in agentic AI, though it risks falling behind the simpler new offerings. OpenAI's ChatGPT is still the face of consumer AI. But it's no longer the hot new thing. Meta's Muse agent overtook ChatGPT on the free app charts this week, part of a new craze over personal AI assistants in Silicon Valley. Muse can browse, click, type, and chat across the internet, handling tasks you give it.
Nvidia’s historic stock boom is turning its golden handcuffs into a ticket out the door
Nvidia's stock boom has turned golden handcuffs into a potential exit ramp. Some longtime employees timed their departures around valuable stock vests. Others said age and the job's intensity shaped the decision to walk away. For some Nvidia employees, the golden handcuffs of the AI boom are coming loose. After nearly a decade at Nvidia working on chip design and AI models for biology, Ken Janik wanted to spend his time on something more personally meaningful.
She left her NYC teaching job to open a sewing studio. Here's how she did it
Kate Saffady left teaching to manage her Brooklyn sewing studio full-time. Brooklyn Stitch Studio offers sewing classes for kids and adults. Saffady had to navigate NYC's business costs, balancing expenses and income to make it work. Tucked in a brick building in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, is a studio with four white walls with highlights of blue and purple furniture, where children go to sew.
Russia’s once-rare turbojet drones with advanced parts now attack Ukraine by the thousands
Russia's use of jet-powered drones against Ukraine has surged to over 2,000 a month. It's a sign that Moscow has greatly expanded access to engines and electronics it can't make at home. Ukraine reports intercepting only about 60% of drone attacks since turbojet threats surged this summer. New tallies from Kyiv show that Russia was able to bombard Ukraine with thousands of jet-powered attack drones — a rare weapon just a year-and-a-half ago — over the summer. Col.
The who’s who in tech showed up for Trump’s dinner with Xi — with one glaring exception
Donald Trump is hosting China's leader to discuss tariffs, critical minerals, and AI safety. The attendees included AMD CEO Lisa Su, OpenAI's Sam Altman, and Elon Musk. Here are the biggest names in tech who showed up for dinner at the White House. Donald Trump's dinner with China's leader, Xi Jinping, on Thursday was a glitzy gathering of the biggest names in tech.
Diane von Furstenberg, 79, says she never felt guilty about choosing work over her kids
Diane von Furstenberg said she didn't experience mom guilt when work took her away from her kids. She said she did the best she could and is proud of how her children turned out. The fashion designer said she does not believe in helicopter parenting. Diane von Furstenberg, 79, said she believes she did a good job raising her kids as a working mom. On Thursday's episode of the "Aspire with Emma Grede" podcast, von Furstenberg spoke about how she managed motherhood while building her fashion empire.
Some say Taylor Swift is doing too much. What if she just loves her job?
Taylor Swift has released a deluxe version of "The Life of a Showgirl," featuring four new tracks. Despite criticism of Swift's prolificacy and success, she clearly has a passion for making music. Even if every song isn't a winner, Swift makes it fun to be a fan because she loves her job. It's a good day to be a Swiftie, but these days, that's hardly unusual. On Friday, Taylor Swift released "The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore," a deluxe version of her 2025 album, featuring four brand-new tracks.
I spent months traveling solo around Asia. A trip with a friend showed me how much I’d changed
Macie Strum has been traveling alone for eight years. During a trip to Japan, she realized that traveling with a friend was more stressful than traveling on her own. Now, she credits years of solo travel for helping her gain more trust in herself. After spending two months traveling alone through Thailand and Vietnam in early 2024, I went to Japan to meet a friend. I was excited, but within days, traveling with someone else felt more stressful than being on my own.
I’ve spent 190 hours on long-haul flights. These carry-on essentials make the journey more bearable
On long-haul flights, your carry-on is more than a bag — it's a survival kit. It should include everything you might need to stay comfortable, entertained, and refreshed. My packing list could make a long journey feel a little shorter. Focus on what you can control and let the rest go. I've heard countless versions of this advice throughout my life, and it gets me through my most stressful moments. Enter the long-haul flight — my least favorite part of any faraway vacation. I can't make planes leave on time.
Kalshi draws backlash after a creator accuses it of ripping off his video — and changing his race
Kalshi said it has curtailed its use of AI ads and is reviewing its relationship with an agency that made the controversial video.
Alexandr Wang isn’t a style icon. He’s just a Gen Z boy
Alexandr Wang’s camo T-shirt and Crocs got Silicon Valley talking. His Meta Connect look is deeply Gen Z — and a glimpse at tech’s next uniform.
Peter Thiel says America’s anti-AI backlash is a self-inflicted wound
“It’s often somewhat too easy to simply blame it on China,” Peter Thiel told Axel Springer CEO Mathias Döpfner on the “MD Meets” podcast.
White House asks OpenAI and Anthropic to hold new models from UK testers until US review, sources say
The White House has asked OpenAI and Anthropic not to share their new AI models with the UK’s testing agency until US government review.
Peter Thiel says he worries it will be hard for JD Vance or Marco Rubio to win in 2028
Peter Thiel thinks his friend JD Vance may have a difficult path to the White House. The billionaire said he's more interested in what Democrats do ahead of the 2028 election. The PayPal cofounder said there's a roughly 50% chance Democrats nominate a democratic socialist. PayPal cofounder Peter Thiel is worried about whoever Republicans put forth in 2028, even if it's his ally Vice President JD Vance.
Jon Hamm, 55, says he’s taking a year off work as he prepares to become a first-time dad
Jon Hamm is about to become a first-time dad. After a decade of appearing in four to five projects a year, he told Andy Cohen he's taking a break. Cohen called him the "Nicole Kidman of males," referring to both stars' work ethic. You've been seeing a lot of Jon Hamm lately, but don't take it for granted. The "Your Friends & Neighbors" star, 55, appeared on Andy Cohen's SiriusXM show, "Andy Cohen Live," on Thursday and discussed many things, including his new show, "American Hostage," and impending fatherhood.
Oracle’s ‘force majeure’ notice raises questions about the company’s ability to deliver on AI data centers
Oracle reportedly sent a force majeure notice to Blue Owl Capital related to Project Jupiter. Jupiter is Oracle's flagship AI data center project to add much-needed capacity. The notice raised investor questions about Oracle's ability to deliver on its AI expansion. Oracle's move to protect itself against a potential delay for its flagship AI data center project has Wall Street questioning whether the company can deliver the capacity needed to support its AI business.
Silicon Valley’s new fashion icon: Alexandr Wang and his camo t-shirt
Alexandr Wang, Meta’s chief AI officer, gave a keynote address during Meta Connect 2026. He wore a camo t-shirt and Crocs.
300,000 student-loan borrowers got their debt wiped out — but their credit is still taking a hit, a new lawsuit says
A lawsuit filed against the Department of Education argued that student-loan borrowers’ forgiven debt is being improperly reported to credit bureaus.
The 49 songs with the most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100
A small fraction of all No. 1 hits have ruled the Billboard Hot 100 for 10 weeks or more. Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" is the latest song to reach the milestone. "Choosin' Texas" has surpassed "All I Want for Christmas Is You" for most weeks atop the chart. The Billboard Hot 100 is widely regarded as the definitive all-genre singles chart in the US. Since the chart launched in 1958, hundreds of songs have reached the coveted No. 1 spot. However, far fewer have remained there for double-digit weeks.
Internal docs show how David Ellison wants Paramount+ to transform as his WBD mega-deal draws near
Paramount+ is getting a slew of new features to grow engagement and improve monetization. An internal streaming initiatives list shows which features Paramount is focused on, and why. CEO David Ellison's company has been working on these projects while waiting to close its WBD deal. Paramount+ is bulking up before its marriage with HBO Max. Paramount Skydance is preparing to launch new streaming features designed to drive engagement and increase revenue from viewers as it finalizes its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
These days, Halloween starts in summer. AI helps get coveted candy and costumes on shelves faster
Mars and Walmart use AI to plan their Halloween candy and costume supplies early in the summer. Mars uses AI to predict consumer demand and plan candy production and distribution. Walmart's AI forecasts demand and helps plan inventory unloading and store stocking. Fall has just begun, but for companies in the Halloween candy and costume business, spooky season kicked off this summer.
Microsoft’s CEO is putting Brad Smith in charge of communications, memo shows
Microsoft is putting President Brad Smith in charge of corporate communications. Microsoft's current PR chief plans to leave at the end of the year. The move hands oversight to an executive who has been public face of Microsoft's policy positions. Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella has a new plan for who will oversee the company's public announcements, according to an internal memo viewed by Business Insider.
The ‘ChatGPT for doctors,’ OpenEvidence, was valued at $15 billion in a new funding round
The startup has raised nearly $800 million over the past year, from investors including Nvidia, Thrive Capital, Kleiner Perkins, a16z, and Sequoia Capital.
She left Bank of America to start a fragrance brand with $300. Last year, it made $21 million
Maekaeda Gibbons had $300 left after paying her bills, so she decided to spend it on herself. The former Bank of America loan officer used that money to buy fragrance oils and bottles. Last year, Brown Sugar Babe made $21 million in gross revenue. Back in 2018, Maekaeda Gibbons was a loan officer at Bank of America, spending her days evaluating other people's finances. She had a problem: an expensive taste in perfume that didn't match a loan officer's salary.
How Meta is using the Threads playbook to boost Muse
Threads launched in 2023 as a Meta side-project. Now it has 500 million users. Threads boss Connor Hayes says that's because it has found new users, not just Twitter exiles. Now Meta is using strategies it employed to grow Threads to launch Muse, its AI agent. Three years ago, Meta launched Threads as a Twitter alternative, staffed with a bare-bones team.
A stranger yelled at my child to stop crying. After standing up for my daughter, I stopped being so hard on myself
During a trip to a national park several years ago, my daughter fell down and began to cry. While I was comforting her, a man came up and demanded that my daughter stop crying. Having someone's unwanted input on her behavior empowered me to speak up for her. Several years ago, while on vacation in Colorado, we decided to visit a national park to take in the area's natural sights. My daughter loved being helped to climb up a small rocky outcrop for a better view of the miles of pine tree-covered mountains.
The states where adults without bachelor’s degrees earn the most — and the least
The rising costs of higher education are prompting some people to reconsider four-year degrees. Higher educational attainment is associated with higher earnings across all 50 US states. Adults with some college or an associate degree earn the most in Maryland, with a median of $55,301. The cost of attending college across the US continues to drastically rise. For many Americans, the decision to pursue a four-year degree is as much a financial calculation as an academic one.
Ed Sheeran's Macklemore mess has rocked his public image. PR pros say fans will be more forgiving than you think
Ed Sheeran faced public backlash after Macklemore was removed from his tour over pro-Palestinian remarks. PR pros say his true fans won’t care.
POLITICO granted White House access after being denied earlier Thursday
A POLITICO reporter was granted entry to White House grounds on Thursday. Earlier on Thursday, the reporter was denied entrance despite a judge's order to restore access. Reporters from CNN and MS NOW were also granted entry to the White House. A POLITICO reporter was granted entry to White House grounds Thursday after the outlet was denied access earlier in the morning despite a judge's order to immediately restore access.
Instinct users say they’ve noticed a slowdown with the buzzy AI agent
Instinct users say the platform is having a slowdown. The buzzy personal AI assistant startup is competing with Meta's Muse app for users. Instinct faces challenges with the massive compute required for its AI assistant. Instinct is experiencing a crunch. Users of the buzzy personal AI agent startup, a rival to Meta's hugely popular Muse, have been reporting a slowdown in the app's speed at answering questions and completing tasks.
Mark Zuckerberg says Meta was working on camera-free Ray-Bans before ‘pervert glasses’ backlash
Meta just launched a camera-free version of its Meta Ray-Ban glasses. The audio-only glasses were not in response to controversy, Zuckerberg told Joanna Stern, and took a long time to develop. "I mean, we didn't decide to design this in two months because some people had some questions a couple months ago." Don't think Meta made a camera-free version of its AI Ray-Bans just because of the unpleasant fact that people have been calling the camera versions "pervert glasses." Mark Zuckerberg says they've long been in the works.
Russia is unlikely to break through in Ukraine, but risks to NATO are rising, Western intel warns
Russia is unlikely to see a major breakthrough in Ukraine, Danish intelligence said on Monday. However, it warned that Russia is likely to pose a greater risk to NATO within the coming months. The assessment comes amid a sharp rise in hybrid activity linked to Russia. Russia is unlikely to see a notable breakthrough on the battlefield in Ukraine within the coming months, but it poses a growing risk to NATO, according to a new Western intelligence assessment.
The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group’s grueling deployment saw a wave of suicide attempts
The acting Secretary of the Navy said there were eight suicide attempts across the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group during its deployment.
Like Christina Applegate, I have MS. From my experience, I know looking healthy doesn’t always mean feeling healthy
Like Christina Applegate, I, too, have multiple sclerosis. She looked radiant in a recent video. For many with chronic illness, looks can be deceiving. In my experience, you can look healthy while struggling with symptoms inside. I remember the morning just after my 21st birthday when pain first began shooting down my once healthy legs. Soon, fatigue settled into every cell in my body, and walking, which was once routine, grew burdensome. Muscle twitches flickered in every part of me, sparking a fear I'd never known previously.
I sent my daughter to wellness camp instead of lacrosse camp. She learned how to do nothing
My daughter has accomplished a lot, and her schedule is usually packed. This summer, I decided she should skip her usual competitive sports camp and try something new. A wellness camp helped her learn how to take a break and focus on her own needs in a new way. "So, lacrosse camps this summer?" a parent asked me last spring. It was the kind of question I had answered many times before. For years, summer meant another opportunity for my daughter to grow as an athlete, student, and leader.
I was in the room when Zuckerberg shared his AI victory lap with a thicc Muse mascot
Meta has been on a tear thanks to its new AI agent, Muse. I was in the room at Meta Connect to watch Mark Zuckerberg take a victory lap. The event heavily featured Muse's cute mascot, while the after-party served "Agent" cocktails. Mark Zuckerberg swaggers onstage to thunderous applause and a sea of raised phones. He is wearing a T-shirt that reads "BUILDING IS MY LOVE LANGUAGE." Meta has indeed been building, and in the auditorium at the company's Menlo Park headquarters, Zuckerberg is taking a victory lap.
I tried Le Labo’s city-exclusive fragrances and ranked them from worst to best. One left me tempted to splurge $398 on a bottle
Everyone loves Le Labo — from tech professionals to Brad Pitt. If you shop online, sorry. Some of its scents are exclusively sold in boutiques around the world. I tried five of the location fragrances and ranked them from worst to best. I've never been to Beijing, Berlin, Los Angeles, Paris, or Tokyo, but I know what each place smells like. Or, at least, I know how Le Labo has attempted to bottle the essence of each iconic city.
We’ve flown and taken long road trips with my toddler. A 9-hour Amtrak ride tested our parenting skills
My husband and I recently took a nine-hour Amtrak trip with our 3-year-old daughter. We loved that the restrooms were easily accessible, especially since our toddler is potty training. Entertaining a child on a long train ride wasn't easy, but the price and views made it worth it. I've traveled a lot with my 3-year-old daughter, Allie.
I can clean my own house. I’d rather pay someone to do it and spend Saturday with my family
I initially struggled to justify adding a cleaning service to our household budget. Working from coffee shops could cost me nearly $20 a day for coffee and food. I started working from home more often and prioritized cleaners over that expense Cleaning my house sometimes feels like an exercise in futility. Benjamin Franklin wrote that the only two certainties in life are death and taxes. I would humbly like to add a third: that a dog will track muddy pawprints across a freshly mopped floor.
I’m a recipe developer, mom, and Aldi devotee. I buy these 11 products on every shopping trip
As a mom, food writer, and recipe developer, I look for groceries that are high-quality but cheap. This is why I love shopping at Aldi, where I can find affordable, delicious ingredients. There are a few staples I always buy, such as orange juice, Irish butter, and marinara sauce. I'm a working mom of two voracious toddlers, so when it comes to meal planning and grocery shopping, my priorities are simple: straightforward and cheap. That said, I'm also a total foodie — both personally and professionally.
Forget Salem. We should all be hopping on our broomsticks to check out Sleepy Hollow
Last fall, I visited Sleepy Hollow, a village around 30 miles outside New York City. It was immortalized in "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," the story of the Headless Horseman. Sleepy Hollow and the adjacent areas go all out for Halloween, without the kitsch of Salem. Who cares if fall has just begun — for those of us who live for spooky season, Halloween is just around the corner.
I’ve lived in New England my whole life. I skip Newport for this other coastal city with great food, shopping, and history
As a New England native, I love vacationing in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. In my opinion, the city offers the same charm as places like Newport but with a more laid-back vibe. Portsmouth has lots of great accommodations, restaurants, and historic sites to visit. Many travelers flock to New England destinations like Boston, Bar Harbor, and Newport for a weekend getaway. But as a Massachusetts resident who's spent my entire life living in and exploring New England, I've found myself returning to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, instead.
I’ve visited all 63 major US national parks. Here are 10 of my all-time favorites
Over the past 10 years, I've visited all 63 major US national parks. Acadia National Park in Maine has stunning ocean and lake views. Olympic National Park in Washington is one of the most breathtaking places I've visited. National parks are affectionately known as America's best idea. As someone who's traveled solo to all 63 of the major ones, I'd have to agree. Although all the parks are unique and worthy of the hype they get, there are some that I visit repeatedly. Here are my 10 all-time favorite national parks.
I turned ‘body doubling’ into a side hustle. Sometimes, I’m just watching someone fold their laundry or send texts
My hairdresser needed help finishing tasks, so I offered to watch her do them as a "body double." This helped make her productive, and in exchange, she's given me discounted and free hair services. It's benefited both of us and inspired me to turn body doubling into a bigger side hustle. I never thought of myself as particularly patient. Then, my hairdresser mentioned that she'd had the same giant basket of unfolded laundry sitting in her living room for six months.
POLITICO barred from White House after court ruling restoring access
A POLITICO reporter was turned away and had his press credential confiscated Thursday morning. The denial came hours after a judge ordered the administration to restore access. A Secret Service agent said the reporter was not cleared to enter. A POLITICO reporter was denied access to the White House Thursday and his press credentials confiscated after a judge ordered the Trump administration overnight to immediately restore access for news organizations that President Donald Trump banned from the complex last week.
Starbucks is closing 250 stores. Read the memo it sent to staff
Starbucks says it will close about 250 underperforming North American stores. The coffee giant is returning to its roots and pushing to get more customers back into its stores. Read the memo Chief Operating Officer Mike Grams sent to staff in full below. Starbucks said on Thursday that it will be closing 250 underperforming locations across North America. COO Mike Grams told staff in a memo that a review of its operations found many stores that can't consistently deliver adequate financial performance or customer experiences.
A Nobel Prize-winning economist explained why he’s backing California’s billionaire tax
Nobel-winning economist Daron Acemoglu explained on X why he's backing California's billionaire tax. He argued that the levy would reverse the effects of tax avoidance and could spur more tax reform. Billionaires, including Google cofounder Sergey Brin, have pledged huge sums to fight the planned tax. Nobel Prize-winning economist Daron Acemoglu took to X on Wednesday to explain why he had signed a letter backing California's billionaire tax.
The Neko scan — Spotify for longevity — is designed to be fast, convenient, and cool. But is it worth $499?
The Neko scan is a high-tech checkup that includes skin cancer screening and heart monitoring. It costs $499, there is a waitlist, and no, you can't use insurance to pay. The scan is fun, but wouldn't be my go-to longevity checkup. It's sleek, Swedish, relatively affordable, and designed for efficiency. Oh, and the color scheme? Yellow and blue. No, it's not Ikea. It's Neko Health — the three-year-old healthcare brainchild of Spotify cofounder Daniel Ek — a new annual go-to longevity checkup for skin cancer, heart health, and more.
The reality Meta is pitching is one where we’re not always relying on our iPhones
This post originally appeared in the Business Insider Today newsletter. You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here. Meta's looking to make virtual reality a reality … again. The tech giant unveiled a new version of its virtual reality glasses at its annual developers conference, Meta Connect. Before you panic that you've traveled back in time, this isn't quite the same metaverse Mark Zuckerberg was pitching back in 2021. The goal of replacing the hardware in your pocket, though, remains the same. More on that in a bit.
The personal AI agent horror stories are rolling in
Personal AI agents are taking on more of our tasks — and some users say things are going wrong. Users say agents have leaked data, accessed accounts, and made up personal details online. "If I can't trust its account of what it did, I can't give it access to anything that matters," one said. The dream of a personal AI assistant that runs your digital life has, for some, turned into a nightmare.
I’ve had 2 babies in France. As an American, the biggest shock was never getting a hospital bill
Kristen Seitz entered pregnancy worried about medical costs and losing control during birth. Seitz says her French care team respected her preferences throughout labor. Her experience made her reconsider many of the fears she'd brought with her from the US. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kristen Seitz. It has been edited for length and clarity. At 25, I was working in Texas at an oil and gas company, feeling like this wasn't the life I wanted.
You got laid off. Now your boss wants you back
Boomerang workers are on the rise. Amazon and other companies are trying to rehire former employees, including some they laid off. One CEO told Business Insider she rehired someone after realizing restructuring had moved too fast. In the AI era, leaving a company or role may not mean forever. On Wednesday, Business Insider reported that Amazon is trying to recruit back workers it previously laid off. They're not the only company dialing up former employees.
Emily Blunt says she gets nervous before everything. These are the 4 things that help
Emily Blunt shared how she overcomes nerves at a Gala for the American Institute for Stuttering. Blunt practices deep breathing and meditation before big events or public speaking. Another way to soothe your nerves? "A shot of tequila is really good," Blunt said. If you get nervous before big events, don't be too hard on yourself — Emily Blunt does, too.
This consulting firm is making bespoke AI apps to replace the PowerPoint pitch
Consulting firm West Monroe has ditched PowerPoints in favor of introductory apps. The firm builds tailored apps that showcase AI-driven solutions to client issues. The goal is to move quickly past initial discussions and toward client outcomes. When a client calls the mid-market consulting firm West Monroe to discuss supply chain efficiency, it doesn't start by preparing a slide deck for the first meeting. Instead, it builds a customized app using AI to start the conversation.
GM’s CFO says top executives are in a monthly race to use more AI. His team is ‘middle of the pack.’
GM's top executives have turned AI adoption into a friendly competition. The finance team is "middle of the pack," GM's chief financial officer said. GM says AI can cut costs and speed up car development as Chinese rivals gain ground. General Motors executives are competing with each other over AI use. On Wednesday, GM's chief financial officer, Paul Jacobson, said the top brass who report to CEO Mary Barra compare monthly AI-usage figures by function and department.
More than 10 million student-loan borrowers are behind on payments — with their wages and Social Security on the line
New Federal Student Aid data found that 9.3 million student-loan borrowers are in default. An additional 1.5 million borrowers are at risk of defaulting in the next six months. Borrowers who default may face a hit to their credit score and the seizure of wages and federal benefits. The number of student-loan borrowers falling behind on payments continues to grow.
I felt unfulfilled as a stay-at-home mom. Now I run a travel business from my bedroom and enjoy the best of both worlds
Saleswoman Nicola Lewis was thrilled to have a baby after fertility issues. She opted to stay home. The mom loved being with her son but felt unfulfilled because she missed having a career. She researched at-home jobs and launched an online travel business she could do from anywhere. This story is based on an interview with Nicola Lewis, 44, the owner of an online travel business from Essex, England. It has been edited for length and clarity. It had been a long, uphill struggle to become a mom in my late 30s.
Lo Bosworth and her husband have built two non-negotiable moments of family time into their schedules
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with 39-year-old Lo Bosworth, a reality TV star and the founder of Love Wellness, who lives in New York City. It has been edited for length and clarity.
‘BigDeal’ host Codie Sanchez says she’ll fire employees if they gossip at her company
Codie Sanchez said gossip is a fireable offense at her company, Contrarian Thinking. The entrepreneur and creator said employees who gossip undermine the company culture. Sanchez encourages employees to be direct — even if it means criticizing her. Entrepreneur and creator Codie Sanchez doesn't tolerate gossip at her company — and will fire people for it. "We have kind of a no-gossip culture here," she said. "We have a belief that, if you have something you want to say, say it to the person. Don't go around them."
Trump’s bid to keep CNN, Politico, and MS NOW out of the White House has hit a snag
A judge ordered the White House to restore CNN, Politico, and MS NOW reporters' credentials. The ruling temporarily blocks Trump's bid to bar the outlets from White House access. The outlets say the ban violates the First Amendment and due process protections. A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from enforcing its ban on CNN, Politico, and MS NOW reporters at the White House, ordering that the outlets' press credentials be restored while the case proceeds.
Instinct’s founder says AI agent can hallucinate what looks like someone else’s private data
Shinn said his team is fixing hallucinations, after a user reported Instinct telling them a photo they never sent had “crossed into” their chat.
Sofia Coppola says she knows a project is worth making when it scares her
Sofia Coppola says every new movie still scares her — and that's the point. The award-winning filmmaker said she sees that as a sign the project is worth taking on. Coppola also said she has learned not to look at bad reviews. Sofia Coppola says she still feels nervous whenever she begins a new movie, but considers that fear part of what makes the work meaningful.
Brian Chesky says many CEOs don’t know ‘what the hell’s going on.’ His AI ‘brain’ helps him run Airbnb
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said he used AI to build a "brain" that helps him run the company. He said AI let him cut his meetings in half and still keep up with what's happening at Airbnb. "I've cut my meetings in half," Chesky said. Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky wants to let you in on a secret: many CEOs don't know what's happening inside their company. That could explain why many big-time CEOs, including Chesky, have gone all-in on AI.
Ukrainian drones take 2 nights to lay minefields that would be a 2-week job, corps says
The Third Army Corps said it laid minefields about a quarter-mile deep in Donetsk, where its forces have launched an offensive near the city of Lyman.
Oops. OpenAI’s bot hacked an Australian government website
An OpenAI agent hacked into an Australian government website, the country's PM said. Anthony Albanese said the agent had accessed public and private data from a government health website. He said he spoke with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to express "extreme concern." Australia's prime minister said a rogue OpenAI agent had hacked into a government website in June.
Meta beat OpenAI to the punch on announcing an AI gadget
Meta teased a new AI device called Charm at its Connect event on Wednesday. The small device packs in Meta's new AI agent, Muse, and has a screen. It's a shot across the bow to OpenAI, which has its own high-profile AI device effort. Meta could be beating OpenAI to the punch on the hardware front. The social media giant announced that it has put its viral new AI agent, Muse, into a small device you can speak to.
The 10 biggest announcements from Meta Connect
Meta rolled out a slew of new products during the company's Connect event. The company is launching a whole new VR-focused device. It's also ensuring that its Muse AI assistant is easily accessible to users of Meta glasses. Meta doesn't want its moment to end. Fresh off the launch of Muse, its App Store-topping AI assistant, Meta announced its latest wearables on Wednesday at the company's Meta Connect event. New virtual reality glasses, which Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said weigh a fifth as much as the Meta Quest, were a highlight. "There'
Scott Bessent says the US and China are giving their trade truce 2 more months
US and China extend trade truce from November to January amid ongoing negotiations. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the extension of the 'Busan Agreement' with China. Xi Jinping's US visit may lead to new agreements on trade and AI security measures. The US and China have bought themselves more time to negotiate.
Meta's camera-free AI glasses look like regular Ray Bans
Meta unveiled the Ray-Ban Meta Audio at its big conference. The two styles will have no camera — just audio and AI features. They start at $349, but not dealing with 'pervert glasses' backlash? Priceless. Great news for folks who enjoy the convenience of being able to listen to music or podcasts on their Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, but don't want to get frog-marched out of the gym locker room: Meta is launching a new audio-only version of its smart glasses that ditch the cameras.
I tried Meta's new $1,300 VR Glasses. They might be good for watching a movie — but I'm not sure what else
Meta is showing off new VR Glasses, which will start selling next spring for $1,300. These are a much cheaper and lighter version of the Apple Vision Pro, which launched two years ago. But the Vision Pro flopped in part because people can't figure out what to do with them. Can Meta figure it out this time? Two years ago, Apple introduced its Vision Pro virtual reality goggles. They failed: They were too expensive, too heavy, and — crucially — no one could figure out what to do with them.
Meta is bringing its Muse AI agent to its glasses
Meta is betting its glasses can become a new front door for its fast-growing Muse AI agent. Meta is making a broader hardware push that includes audio glasses and a forthcoming VR device. AI agents are still imperfect, and sites like Amazon are pushing back. Meta is bringing its hot new AI agent Muse to its smart glasses. The move, announced Wednesday at its annual Connect conference in Menlo Park, California, gives Meta a new way to put Muse directly in front of users throughout the day.
Authorities are investigating Comma AI’s hands-off driving tech after fatal crashes
NHTSA opened a probe into Comma AI's hands-off driving devices after five reported crashes. Regulators said Comma AI devices struck slow-moving or stopped vehicles in their lanes. NHTSA had issued a broader warning to driverless-vehicle developers about emergency vehicles. A device that promises hands-off driving for cars people already own is under federal scrutiny.
Why Dolly Parton’s estate is suing her nephew — and what’s at stake for her business empire
Dolly Parton’s estate, valued at an estimated $450 million, is embroiled in a legal battle involving her nephew, Bryan Seaver, and manager, Danny Nozell.
I thought being a grandmother would be easier than being a mother. Now that I am one, it’s harder in many ways
I always heard that when you're a grandparent, you get the fun without all the responsibility. For me, the responsibility feels doubled: You could hurt both your child and grandchild. Being young and naive has its perks. Now I'm older and wiser — and way more cautious. As I carried my tiny granddaughter down the stairs, a thought flashed through my mind that I never would have had 30 years ago. What if I drop her?
YouTube is jumping into micro dramas and helping them move from phones to TV screens
YouTube is leaning into the fast-growing micro-drama format. It's introducing Shorts series, a feature for creators to promote episodic shows, including micro dramas. The platform said micro-drama watch time grew 50% year over year and soared 90% on TVs. YouTube is getting in on the micro-drama craze, and helping to bring the fast-growing format to TV screens. On Wednesday, it's releasing a new feature that allows creators to bundle their short videos in a series of episodes or seasons, designed to be viewed sequentially.
Elizabeth Holmes says she has ‘nothing to hide’ in her new Nathan Fielder doc
"You Can See Everything" is a new documentary about Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes. Holmes invited a camera crew to document her life in the weeks leading up to her 2023 imprisonment. The movie is led by co-director Nathan Fielder, who lived with Holmes and her family during filming. The first official trailer for Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's genre-bending Elizabeth Holmes documentary "You Can See Everything" has arrived, and it promises an intimate look at one of Silicon Valley's most notorious felons.
I used Muse, Instinct, and Grok Bot to plan my European vacation. Meta’s AI agent was my favorite
Jay Eskenazi planned the itinerary for his trip to Europe with Claude and the Grok Bot. Once he landed, Eskenazi said he realized Meta's Muse was the most helpful for travel planning. "These are the things that a very seasoned travel agent from 30 years ago would've done for you," he said. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jay Eskenazi. He lives in Los Angeles and worked in user experience for 19 years. It's been edited for length and clarity. I'm in Paris, and I'm going to Barcelona tomorrow. The trip is three weeks.
The 16 industries that have made America’s richest people, from tech to trucking
Finance and tech have minted the most billionaires in the US. However, less obvious industries have also led to some of the US's biggest fortunes. The common denominator of massive wealth is being a founder (or, of course, an heir). Finance and technology usually spring to mind when thinking of the world's most lucrative industries. And that's for good reason. They have been the source of wealth for nearly half of America's 400 richest people, as ranked and categorized by Forbes.
Karoline Leavitt says being a working mom was ‘the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do in my life’
Karoline Leavitt discussed leaving her White House role in an appearance on Sean Hannity's podcast. She called being a working mom "the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do in my life." Leavitt has two children with her husband, 60-year-old real-estate developer Nicholas Riccio. Karoline Leavitt was the youngest-ever White House press secretary before announcing her departure in August.
I took a 5-hour Amtrak ride with just a backpack and carry-on. There are 5 things I’m glad I packed and 3 I wish I had
I packed lots of essentials for my five-hour Amtrak ride, but I didn't think of everything I needed. My Kindle, tripod, and headphones came in handy for keeping me entertained on my journey. However, I wish I had brought more comfort items such as a travel pillow, blanket, or even slippers. When I hauled a heavy suitcase into the overhead on my Amtrak train car, I thought I had everything I'd need for my trip. Three jackets, two pairs of boots, and a scarf to match every sweater — I was ready for anything.
OpenAI wants you to ‘blurt out your thoughts’ to your phone
OpenAI boosts ChatGPT's voice mode on mobile as the competition over personal agents heats up. The new release connects OpenAI's voice model to its agentic text models, which can handle tasks. OpenAI has yet to release a direct competitor to viral AI assistants like Instinct and Meta's Muse. OpenAI is pushing further into the hotly contested market for personal agents — this time with voice. The company is adding its most advanced voice system to ChatGPT's website and mobile app on Wednesday.
Rural Americans are increasingly fed up with data centers
A growing share of Americans living in rural areas aren't happy with data centers. Most data centers are built in rural areas. Data centers are facing a public reckoning amid bipartisan pushback. Americans living in rural areas are increasingly souring on data centers. In a new poll by the Pew Research Center, which surveyed people in August, half of rural Americans said data centers "are mostly bad for the environment" — a figure substantially higher than in January, when it sat at 32%.
Disney+ is raising prices for the 6th straight year — and Hulu is going up too
Disney is raising the prices for Disney+ and Hulu. The ad-free Hulu-Disney+ bundle now costs $21.99 a month. Media giants have been consistently hiking streaming prices. Disney+ is getting more expensive for the sixth year in a row. The cost of the ad-free Disney+ and Hulu plans will imminently increase to $21.49 a month, up from $18.99 a month, a company spokesperson confirmed to Business Insider. Bloomberg first reported the pricing change.
I always thought I was unattractive. Seeing a photo from 49 years ago changed how I view myself
An old friend shared a picture of me as a bridesmaid nearly half a century ago. I was shocked and uncertain that it was me. As a younger person, and especially in my teens, I had no self-confidence. In the photo, I saw a beautiful young girl. Earlier this summer, an old high school friend and her husband, whom I hadn't seen for 40 years, stopped by on their way from northern Indiana to their home in Atlanta. I was a bridesmaid in their wedding 49 years ago.
A family of 5 left Brooklyn to travel in an $18,000 RV full time. See inside their custom space
In 2020, Kate and Daniel O'Phalen left New York City with their kids to live nomadically for a year. They loved it so much that they decided to buy an RV and live on the road full time. They drove all the way to Alaska, visited 11 Canadian provinces, and spent six months in Mexico. Like many at that time, the O'Phalen family was at a crossroads in 2020. Kate and Daniel were living in Brooklyn with their two kids and had a third on the way. Kate was in grad school, and Daniel had a demanding job.
Why I gave up on getting an H-1B visa
In September 2025, President Trump set in motion a change that would throw the H-1B visa application process into disarray. His proposed $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions changed the immigration landscape for employers, employees, and visa hopefuls alike.
CEO of a $55 billion company explains why Japan’s concept of ‘kosoryoku’ is so important in the AI age
Sumitomo CEO Shingo Ueno believes 'kosoryoku' is a key skill in business. The term translates as 'the ability to envision futures that do not yet exist'. Ueno says AI can be a helpful research tool, but cannot yet conceptualize the future well. A little-known Japanese term about imagining the future helps explain both the role — and the limits — of AI in the workplace, according to the CEO of one of the country's largest conglomerates.
What new US Merchant Marine Academy plebes go through on day one
We got an inside look at what it's like on the first day for new plebes at the US Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York.
I never had any desire to visit the Midwest — until a fall trip to Door County changed my entire outlook on travel
I never had a desire to see the Midwest until I saw photos of Door County, Wisconsin, in the fall. On my trip to Door County, I found amazing fall foliage, exciting traditions, and friendly locals. I'm now open to visiting more places around the world rather than just the big-name tourist spots. I love traveling up and down the East Coast, and I have always wanted to see the Pacific Northwest — but I can't say I ever dreamed of visiting the states that fill out the center of the United States.
We tried the same McDonald’s meal in the US and the UK. They were the same price, but one was a better value
We compared similar McDonald's meals in New York City and London. The meals cost exactly the same, but there were some key differences. The US meal had a more flavorful sandwich and a bigger drink. McDonald's may be a globally recognized brand, but ordering the same meal on opposite sides of the Atlantic can feel like a completely different experience.
I’m an interior designer. Here are 8 items from West Elm I’d put in my own home right now
I'm an interior designer who loves shopping at West Elm for myself and my clients. When I took a trip to the store, I fell in love with the kitchenware and throw-pillow covers. A cozy duvet, an ottoman, and a wool rug also caught my eye. As an interior designer, the fall season always has me excited to refresh my own home. Fall is a time when I naturally crave feeling more grounded and comfortable at home, gravitating toward deeper colors, cozy textures, and warm lighting.
We’ve lived between a sailboat and a campervan for 10 years. The freedom is real, but so are the trade-offs
Years ago, I gave up paying traditional rent and began living between a campervan and a sailboat. I've been able to take risks and build a six-figure business, save money, and travel. Lately, though, I've been craving a true home base as I miss stability, basic comforts, and more. I was hiking with my boyfriend, Tom, in the redwoods north of San Francisco in 2015 when he made the craziest suggestion: "Why don't we camp up here on Mount Tam? Give up rent?" At first, I thought he was joking.
I thought, ‘What’s more valuable than the family dog?’ That question became a company with nearly $100M in sales
Ken Ehrman created a GPS dog fence after his niece's dog was killed. He uses the product daily with his own dog, Reese's. He holds more than 40 patents, but says this one has been the most impactful. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ken Ehrman, co-founder and CEO of Halo Collar. It has been edited for length and clarity. Back in 2017, my niece's dog, Ruby, escaped from their yard and was hit by a car. My niece was only 11, and this was her first experience with death.
McDonald’s is spending $8.5 billion on restaurant refreshes and bringing diners back
McDonald's is planning to spend billions to lure customers back. The chain's McDonald's Next plan calls for changes from employee training to store tech. McDonald's is facing stiff competition from rivals and increasingly value-sensitive customers. McDonald's is spending big to bring customers back to its restaurants. The fast-food chain plans to devote $8.5 billion over the next 10 years to improvements to its restaurants, it said on Wednesday.
I spent 2 nights at an all-inclusive resort. My biggest regret was going alone
I didn't think twice about booking a solo stay at an all-inclusive resort, but I should have. Even though I travel alone most of the time, my stay would have been more fun with a companion. From the dining room to archery class, I was vacationing among families and groups. When my arrow went straight into the woods while trying archery for the first time, it should have been hilarious. If I'd had family or friends around, they would have teased me for ages and probably come up with some funny nickname, like Joey "The Arm" Hadden.
Rent troubles have risen the most for middle-income Americans
Middle-income renters are struggling to pay rent on time, if at all. A fifth of Americans reported having trouble paying rent in 2025, a new Urban Institute report finds. Rent troubles rose the most for middle-income Americans, from around 14.3% in 2024 to 21.6% in 2025. When the rent was due in 2025, a fifth of Americans weren't able to pay on time. According to a new report from the Urban Institute, 20% of surveyed Americans aged 18 to 64 said that, at some point in 2025, they couldn't pay their full rent on time.
I’m heading back to Canada after living in Japan for a year. I’m excited to return, but there are a few things I’ll miss
I'm a Canadian who lived in Japan for a year — and now, I'm getting ready to head home. I'll miss Japan's transportation system and how affordable it is to have a quality dinner out here. However, I'm excited to reunite with my friends and explore my home country like a tourist. When I moved to Japan in 2025, I knew I wouldn't be here forever — but having a full year ahead of me felt like an infinite amount of time. Now I'm getting ready to head back to my hometown in Canada, and I can't believe how quickly my year passed.
Alexandr Wang’s relentless ‘tweet cannon’ is Meta’s not-so-secret weapon in the AI promo war
Alexandr Wang is posting about Muse. A lot. His self-described "tweet cannon" has fired out hundreds of X posts since Meta launched the personal agent. The posts are relentless, full of hype, and sometimes cheeky — which a comms expert called an "anti-PR" strategy. Take cover: Alexandr Wang is reloading the "tweet cannon." Meta's chief AI officer has fired off more than 300 posts on X since the company launched Muse, its personal AI agent, on September 8. Many contain memes. Some take jabs at AI rivals. Almost all are about Muse.
What to know about Horowitz Andreessen Academy, Silicon Valley’s $42 million AI-era college alternative
The Horowitz Andreessen Academy is a new $42 million alternative to college. Its first 50 students will study in San Francisco tuition-free from fall 2027. The school offers courses and tech company placements, but no accredited degree programs. Silicon Valley has long celebrated the college dropout. Now some of its biggest names are backing an educational institution of their own. The Horowitz Andreessen Academy has raised $42 million and recruited prominent tech figures as instructors, guest speakers, and mentors.
Citi is jumping into the ad business and entering a fast-growing and competitive market
Citi is jumping into the advertising business. The bank is letting brands target ads to its more than 70 million customers based on their spending habits. It's the latest example of financial companies using their customer data to sell ads. Citi is the latest company outside Madison Avenue to launch an advertising business. The bank exclusively told CMO Insider that it's creating a new unit called Citi Commerce Media, which will let brands advertise to its more than 70 million customers based on their spending.
Reddit is ramping up its war on marketing slop
Reddit is ramping up its crackdown on marketing slop. It'll limit the distribution of suspected spam so it doesn't appear in the home feed. Reddit also found a big network that violated its rules requiring disclosure of marketing activity. Reddit is ratcheting up its war on marketing slop. The company exclusively told CMO Insider that it's taking new steps to combat spam and keep human conversations at the center of its platform. First, it'll prevent suspected spam from appearing in the main home feed while it's under review.
Adtech vet Brian O’Kelley’s startup is pivoting to AI agents and rebranding with a new name
Pivot! Adtech veteran Brian O'Kelley's Scope3 startup is rebranding. Apostra wants to become a leader in agentic AI advertising. The startup acts as an "orchestration layer" connecting advertiser agents with publisher agents. Adtech veteran Brian O'Kelley, once described as the "master of the hard pivot," is pushing the reset button again. O'Kelley and his cofounder, Anne Coghlan, exclusively told CMO Insider that they are renaming their company from Scope3 to Apostra as they aim to make the startup a leader in agentic AI advertising.
I’m an influencer building my own business and working every day. Here are the 4 ways I avoid burnout
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I bought cardigans from Old Navy, Gap, and Banana Republic. They were all nice, but I’ll be wearing one all season long
I ordered cardigans from Old Navy, Gap, and Banana Republic, and wore each for a full day. I compared them based on comfort, material, fit, and design.
OpenAI is enlisting an influencer army to make it look ‘good for the world’
OpenAI is ramping up its influencer strategy as AI hate spikes. It's asking creators to share how ChatGPT is improving their lives and is "good for the world." Not on the messaging agenda: killer robots or noisy data centers. AI's reputation is in hot water. Can influencers save it? OpenAI has been ramping up its creator marketing efforts as AI safety concerns take center stage. The company isn't asking influencers to assuage fears that a rogue AI could destroy humanity.
Mozilla is plastering New York with posters mocking tech billionaires as part of a new marketing campaign
The Mozilla Foundation is coming after Big Tech in a new ad campaign launching Wednesday. The ads criticize execs like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk and praise Mozilla's own tech fellows. The campaign features a series of posters hung near the United Nations and tech-worker hot spots. The Mozilla Foundation isn't holding back its disdain for Big Tech leaders.
I wanted to live in the US, then had a game-changing visit to Europe. Here’s why I chose Germany
Ishansh Gupta dreamed of studying in the US — until he heard about free education in Europe. Drawn by Germany's manufacturing strengths, he did his master's degree there instead of the US. Gupta now works at BMW. He's glad he didn't take the risk on an expensive US education. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ishansh Gupta, 29, who lives in Munich. The following has been edited for length and clarity. Growing up in India, I knew I wanted to live in the US one day.
Bobbi Brown and other founders share their advice for starting your own company
Americans filed over 3 million business applications in the first six months of the year. AI tools are making it easier for some entrepreneurs to build brands of their own. Business Insider spoke with five founders, including makeup mogul Bobbi Brown, about starting a business. Now might be the perfect time to launch that business you've been dreaming about. Americans filed more than 3 million applications to start businesses in the first six months of 2026, up 16.5% from a year earlier, according to US Census Bureau data.
An illness forced this podcaster to confront a major weakness: ‘Everything felt fragile’
Ryan Peterman left Meta and focused on his passion project: a tech pod. He had six months of savings. Four months in, he was still in the red. In a YouTube video, he explained how getting what felt like the flu forced a reboot. Sick days hit different when you're the face of a brand. Ryan Peterman, the host of "The Peterman Pod," said a bout of illness almost ground his new independent career as a tech podcaster to a halt.
Amazon is trying to rehire workers it laid off, emails show
Amazon is recruiting former workers, including eligible laid-off employees. Recruiters are using shorter interview loops to bring back alumni. One recruiter asked whether RTO drove a former employee to leave. Amazon wants former employees back, including some it laid off. The company is reaching out to eligible former employees about open roles across Amazon, including in its cloud-computing and AI businesses, according to recruiter emails obtained by Business Insider and a company spokesperson.
Muse’s killer feature is being user-friendly
Muse, Meta's AI agent, has become a hit app. Meta knows how to design normie-friendly apps — and that matters, a lot. As Zuck would say, it passes his "mother" test. Ultimately, Meta's edge in the AI battle is its vast edge in creating and cross-promoting consumer apps. With Meta's Muse agent shooting to the top of the App Store charts, I'm reminded of something Mark Zuckerberg said earlier this year. "There's a lot of agents out there," Mark Zuckerberg told investors on an April earnings call.
The ugly tax battle brewing between baby boomers and millennials
Taylor Scriber, a millennial living in Texas, is trying to join the growing ranks of his generation and buy his first home. He's been scouring listings with his real estate agent, taking a few tours to see what suits him best, and estimating his potential costs, including property taxes.
DoorDash is Mamdani’s biggest win so far in his crackdown on delivery apps
The last two NYC mayors have gone after major delivery companies. Mamdani's win against DoorDash this week is part of a bigger campaign over gig worker pay and safety. Business leaders fear Mamdani's policies could reduce job investments and impact local employment. Mayor Zohran Mamdani's win against DoorDash is just one battle in his bigger war on delivery companies. The $131.5 million settlement accomplished what former mayor Eric Adams' administration had begun.
AI minted fortunes across Asia. Now we’re seeing where the money goes
AI-linked stock gains are spilling into luxury spending across parts of Asia. South Korea's market slump has cooled the boom, but spending is holding up. Now, massive chipmaker bonuses could send billions more flowing into the economy. Luxury spending is holding up in parts of Asia even as the AI-fueled stock-market rallies that helped create new wealth have stumbled. In South Korea and Japan, affluent consumers are still spending on jewelry, watches, and other luxury goods after huge gains in AI-linked stocks swelled household wealth.
Ukrainian commander says flying drones have disabled 300 tankers in Russia’s shadow fleet
Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces say it's hit 300 shadow fleet tankers in 11 weeks. It's part of Operation MoLoChKa, a Ukrainian effort to kneecap Russia's war effort through Crimea. The claim comes as Ukraine's drone tech and AI now allow it to reliably conduct long-range aerial strikes. A top Ukrainian drone commander said on Tuesday that his forces have used uncrewed aerial vehicles to knock out 300 ships in Russia's "shadow fleet" over 11 weeks. Maj.
Trump and Xi may discuss AI, but it’s not like nuclear arms control, a China tech policy analyst says
President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to discuss artificial intelligence and trade when they meet on Thursday.
Demi Moore, 63, says friendship is key to aging well. She shares a daily ritual with a group of women
Demi Moore says longevity goes beyond fighting the signs of aging. Instead, aging well means making room for the people and moments that fill her up. She shares one daily practice with her friends that helps them stay connected. Demi Moore, 63, said her approach to longevity includes one simple daily practice with her friends. In an interview with Harper's Bazaar Arabia published on Tuesday, Moore said she believes in practicing gratitude every day and has made it a shared ritual within her "community of women."
AI anxiety is sweeping the globe — and cutting across party lines: poll
The freakout over AI that started in Silicon Valley has swept Western countries. A new POLITICO Poll finds that pluralities of adults in the US, Canada, and Europe want to pause AI development. A majority of those surveyed also believe there's a real risk the technology could destroy humanity. The freakout over AI that started in Silicon Valley and led to growing American calls to pause development has swept Western countries.
McKinsey warns that AI may get a lot more expensive for companies
McKinsey & Company warns that not all AI agents operate the same way — and could rack up costs. McKinsey found that cost "variance can be up to 30x between different runs." In a recent report, the firm said agents can cut human time on tasks by 70%. McKinsey & Company warns companies that AI spending may rise even further as agents become more common. Compared to text-based AI tools, agents can cost much more to run because they are actually completing tasks.
Marc Benioff says Salesforce’s investment in Anthropic was a plan B that could pay off in ‘tens of billions’
Marc Benioff said that OpenAI's relationship with Microsoft prevented Salesforce from investing. Salesforce backed Anthropic and other AI startups instead. Marc Benioff said Salesforce could make "tens of billions" from Anthropic. Not being able to invest in OpenAI may have worked out perfectly for Salesforce. On an episode of the Sources Podcast published Tuesday, Marc Benioff told host Alex Heath that he originally wanted Salesforce to invest in OpenAI.
I missed spending time with my adult son, so I hired him as my golf instructor
My son was more independent when he returned from college, and it was hard for us to connect. I knew he needed cash, and I could use some golf lessons, so I decided to hire him. The lessons gave me a chance to see a different side of him, making them a solid investment. When my now 23-year-old son returned from college, I noticed he was more independent. While this is what every parent wants, it also means fewer interactions between us.
Everything Trump has put his name and face on as president — so far
Several initiatives and buildings have been named after President Donald Trump in his second term. He has launched TrumpRX, Trump Accounts, and announced a new "Trump-class" of Navy ships. His GOP allies have also renamed an airport in Florida and a bridge in Tennessee. Trump Tower. Trump National Golf Club. Trump Steaks. Even before becoming president of the United States, Donald Trump had a known penchant for putting his name on things.
MrBeast is laying the groundwork for wearables under the 'Beast Band' name
Would you or your kids buy a MrBeast-branded activity tracker to wear on your wrist? MrBeast filed a trademark application for "Beast Band." It mentions "wearable activity trackers" and smartwatch bands. MrBeast may be looking to take his brand further into the offline world. The YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson's company, Beast Holdings, filed a trademark application Monday for Beast Band, paving the way for branching into wearable fitness products. It identified Beast Band as "Bands for wearable activity trackers; Smartwatch bands;
The two hottest topics in tech these days are how AI will either destroy us or empower us
Half the tech world can't stop ringing the alarm on the risk AI poses. The other half can't stop talking about giving AI agents the keys to their personal lives. They sound like they're on opposite ends of the spectrum, but both sides share a common thread. AI might kill me, but first it's going to get me a hell of a deal on a new insurance policy. That's been the vibe in the tech world over the past few weeks. Two very different opinions about the future of AI. In one corner are the doomers.
The best state schools in the US
US News & World Report ranks the best universities across the US every year. While many of the top schools are private, every state in the union has its own public system. We used US News' 2027 ranking to compile a list of the 21 top public schools. This back-to-school season, the cost and value of higher education are top of mind. In a time when going to college can put you in hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt, and as more tech moguls share that they skipped university altogether, it could be worth considering a public school.
Good news for people whose jobs are being reshaped by AI
AI is changing which skills employers value. A report from Indeed Hiring Lab showed which jobs have seen higher advertised pay growth since 2021. Jobs that are more likely to be reshaped by AI have seen greater gains. If you're looking for a job that's ripe to be reshaped by AI, you are likely seeing better pay advertised than just a few years ago. Indeed Hiring Lab grouped jobs more exposed to AI together and found that this category has seen pay growth skyrocket since 2021, more so than those less exposed to AI.
I only shop for 2, but buying in bulk saves me money. Here are 10 things I always get at Costco
I'm a longtime Costco shopper who buys items in bulk for my household of two. I always stock up on staples like toilet paper, laundry detergent, and dishwasher detergent. Items like eggs, chicken nuggets, canned tuna, and white bread always make it into my cart. I've been a Costco shopper for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I often went there with my parents on the weekends to buy bulk food items, books, clothing, and Barbie dolls — and of course, enjoy a $1.50 hot dog and soda combination for lunch.
Trump wants to rebrand artificial intelligence. It was almost called these 3 names
President Donald Trump announced plans to rebrand artificial intelligence. He proposed calling it "superintelligence," so it wouldn't sound "fake." Artificial intelligence was originally associated with terms such as "automata studies" and "complex information processing." For President Donald Trump, the name "AI" is DOA. Trump said that the United States would change the name of artificial intelligence at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. It will now be called "superintelligence," Trump said.
Mark Rober: I make sure kids see when my experiments fail. They should know successful people don’t always get it right
YouTuber and former NASA engineer Mark Rober creates toys that inspire curiosity. His 19-year-old, who has autism, has redefined success for him, he says. He says video games taught him about embracing failure and trying again. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mark Rober. It has been edited for length and clarity. I still have the same crazy, zany ideas I had as a kid. But after becoming a mechanical engineer, I have this skill set that allows me to bring those ideas to life.
The US Navy is figuring out new ways to turn human battle plans into orders autonomous aircraft can follow
The US Navy tested a new way for human planners to give autonomous aircraft orders. It cuts down on the work required to turn a battle plan into instructions the aircraft can understand. The Navy hopes the technology will make autonomous aircraft easier to use in future missions. The US Navy has a new system that translates human battle plans into instructions that autonomous aircraft can understand and follow. The system's purpose is to make mission planning simpler for human operators by allowing them to communicate more easily.
‘War of the tech stacks’: Paramount and WBD employees brace for internal competition after the merger closes
Paramount settled the lawsuits that were slowing down its Warner Bros. Discovery deal. Staffers inside Paramount and WBD are bracing for competition as the companies merge. A longtime WBD staffer said they predict an "internal war of the tech stacks." Employees at Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery are preparing themselves for not-so-friendly competition as their companies merge in the coming weeks.
The persuasion technique that can help you have more influence at work
Today's tip to get better at work: Get others to support your ideas by appealing to their interests. Showing someone how they can benefit from your pitch is an effective way to persuade them. Write down all the reasons your idea could help the person you're asking before you present it. Get better at: Persuading othersToday's moveIf you want to get your boss or colleague on board with an idea, think about what they care about and frame the pitch around that.
AI may be making women’s emails and job applications sound less professional
A Johns Hopkins study found chatbots respond differently based on a prompt's phrasing. Prompts containing language associated with women generated less formal and less complex responses. The researchers said AI companies — not users — should be responsible for fixing the disparity. Ask a chatbot to write the same kind of work email in two different ways, and you may get strikingly different results. One response might sound crisp and corporate. The other might gush about words that "warmed our hearts."
I started drinking at 12. It took multiple DUIs, serious health issues, and homelessness for me to quit at 44
Katie Rosier drank beer, wine, or liquor practically every day since the age of 12. She worked as a high-functioning alcoholic for years until health crises forced her onto disability. Her ailments prompted her to get sober and healthy, with help from the medication she takes monthly. This story is based on an interview with Katie Rosier, 48, who is on disability after leaving her procurement job. It has been edited for length and clarity.
Revealed: The Oracle cloud roles hit hard by layoffs
Business Insider obtained a previously unreported document showing the scale and scope of the cuts at Oracle’s cloud infrastructure division.
I gave Amtrak first class another shot on a new train fleet. It was better in every way — but still not worth the price
I told myself I'd never upgrade to first class on the Amtrak Acela again. But when the train line debuted a new Acela train in 2025, I decided to give it another chance. My second ride was much better than the first, but I still thought it was too expensive. There's only one Amtrak train with first-class seating. I've ridden it twice. The train line's first-class cars are exclusive to the Acela, a Northeast express service that has business and first-class cars (no coach).
I paid someone to take over my family’s to-do list for a month. It got me hours of my life back
Contrary to what FindFaye.com suggests, I did not find Faye — Faye found me. She found me in the way most goods and services discover you these days: ads the algorithm giddily serves up to a woman whose search history is mostly "How do I not lose it on the phone with our stupid health insurance?" and "Why do after-school clubs sell out at 9:02 a.m.?"
Student-loan borrowers are facing ‘drastic changes’ to repayment that require lawmakers to step in, 89 organizations say
89 groups ask lawmakers for an emergency hearing on student-loan repayment changes and errors. Borrowers have reported errors and glitches with their repayment following Trump's overhaul. The groups said that Congress should step in to ensure student-loan borrowers are protected. On Tuesday, a coalition of 89 advocacy groups, unions, and nonprofits told Congress: student-loan borrowers need emergency oversight.
Microsoft starts a new round of job cuts and the next phase of its Xbox ‘reset.’ Read the memo
Microsoft started a new round of job cuts on Tuesday. The layoffs affect around 500 employees. The cuts are mainly in the Xbox gaming division, but affect other units such as Cloud + AI. Microsoft began a new round of layoffs on Tuesday, affecting around 500 employees, primarily in its Xbox gaming division, and a small number of roles in other units like cloud + AI. The latest cuts follow layoffs in July, when Microsoft said it would trim 2.1% of its global workforce, or about around 4,800 employees at the time.
I tried 10 different Caesar dressings to find the best one. I’m shocked by which ended up being my favorites
In search of the best Caesar dressing at the grocery store, I tasted and reviewed 10 options. I wasn't impressed with the dressings from Kraft, Primal Kitchen, Olive Garden, or Trader Joe's. To my surprise, my favorite Caesar dressings came from Brianna's and Bolthouse Farms, my top pick. Caesar dressing has always been my favorite. In fact, I'm such a fan that I make a healthified version of it from scratch every week.
My friendships with people in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s got me through my divorce at 27
When I got divorced at 27, I leaned on my support system of friends in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. Some of them had gone through divorces themselves, and reminded me I'd made the right choice. Because of these friendships, I felt supported — and I hope that someday, I can pay it forward. Last year, at 27, I went through a divorce. The experience came with a lot of conflicting emotions and logistical issues to sort through — not to mention the additional task of getting reacquainted with myself after years in an unhappy relationship.
10 clever ways to cook an egg that you probably haven’t thought of
Aside from standard scrambling and frying, there are many creative ways to cook eggs. You can make "cloud" eggs, which involves whisking egg whites like you're making meringue. You can add eggs to your oatmeal or soup to elevate the overall dish. Eggs are pretty much the perfect convenience food — they're tasty, rich in protein, and perfectly pre-portioned. However, it's easy to get bored with common methods of preparing them.
DoorDash settles New York City pay investigation for $131.5 million: ‘We screwed up.’
DoorDash is paying New York City millions of dollars to end an investigation into its pay practices. The company said, "We screwed up." Hundreds of thousands of DoorDash workers will get payments of at least $10. DoorDash is paying millions of dollars to New York City delivery workers — and admitting that it messed up. The delivery company will pay $131.5 million to settle the city's investigation into its pay practices, DoorDash said on Tuesday.
As a mom of 3, I use AI to make printable chore charts and activity books for my kids. They spend less time on screens
Some parents love using AI to automate parenting tasks like grocery shopping or scheduling. Sara Sprong found her own ChatGPT parenting hack: using it for family-friendly projects. Sprong, a busy mom of 3, creates physical activity books and chore charts with ChatGPT. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sara Sprong, 40, a lead research advisor and mom of three living in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. I've always had lots of ideas for family traditions, learning activities,
I built a freelance career by saying yes. Now, I’m learning when not to
After getting laid off at 27, I took the jump and went freelance. Over the years, I've said 'yes' to almost all work that came my way. I'm now 39, and the loss of a big client has me rethinking my strategy. I don't think I would have had the courage to become a freelancer if I hadn't been laid off. The year was 2014. I was 27, living in a tiny studio on the Upper West Side, conveniently located next to not one, not two, but three frozen yogurt shops. I had just lost my job, and my ego was crushed.
I tried chicken tenders from 14 fast-food chains. The crispiest, juiciest tenders won me over
I tried chicken tenders from 14 different fast-food chains. Chick-fil-A and KFC's chicken tenders had similar textures. Raising Cane's impressed me with its crispy-yet-juicy tenders and delicious signature sauce. It seems like every chain wants a piece of the dunkable-chicken craze. McDonald's launched its McCrispy Strips in May 2025, marking the first time chicken strips had been on its menu since the COVID-19 pandemic.
I stopped asking myself which decision was ‘right.’ Now I ask which one I’ll regret least
Parul Somani had always approached major decisions by gathering data and finding answers. Somani discovered during cancer treatment that some choices have no guaranteed outcome. She developed a framework focused on making decisions she can stand behind afterward. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Parul Somani, a working mother and the author of The Path of Least Regret. It has been edited for length and clarity. After giving birth to my second child in 2014, I was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Mapped: The 165 flights diverted during air traffic chaos when a fiber-optic cable was accidentally cut
An air traffic control outage caused travel chaos in the northeast on Monday. Business Insider mapped how over 150 flights were diverted to dozens of different airports. Construction workers had accidentally cut a Verizon cable, which has since been repaired. Thought you had a bad Monday? A construction crew accidentally cut a Verizon fiber-optic cable, leading to over 150 flight diversions and hundreds more cancellations. The mishap caused an air traffic control outage at a Philadelphia facility that manages flights in the northeast.
Ukrainian war robots with microphones and speakers are listening in and broadcasting surrender messages to Russian troops
Ukraine's robots have speakers and microphones to gather intelligence and speak to enemy soldiers. Units can send forward drones with microphones to gather intelligence on a position, a maker said. And speakers mean they can tell Russian soldiers to surrender or aid their own comrades. Ukraine's developers are equipping war robots with microphones and speakers to allow them to serve as mobile spies against Russia, to urge Russian soldiers to surrender, and to talk with their own comrades who need help.
I quit my job and became a travel ‘micro influencer.’ Now I make money online and see the world for free
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Ukraine says heavy bomber drones air-dropped exploding war robots miles behind Russian lines during a secretive operation
A Ukrainian unit said it air-dropped explosive-laden war robots behind Russian lines. The Third Army Corps said it pioneered air-deploying ground robots. The unit said it took ground in Operation Vivaldi, which remains largely secret. A Ukrainian unit used heavy bomber drones to drop war robots behind Russian lines as part of a secretive operation that it says has helped retake multiple settlements.
6 charming places around the world that will pay you to move there
A handful of international towns are offering movers cash and incentives to relocate. Most of the places in need of new people are rural and have struggled with a falling population. In some places, cash incentives can reach the five-figure mark. If the high cost of living in the United States has become too much, there are a handful of countries that are more than happy to welcome new residents — so much so that they'll pay people who want to move there.
I spent a year looking for a job in tech. This is what got me a role
Jinyoung Oh recently got an offer at a software company after a year of job searching. He applied to hundreds of jobs each month, yet focused on building skills through practice problems. "I was locked in. I was ready for this," he said of the interview that led to his offer. Jinyoung Oh, 23, recently received an offer to work as a software engineer after about a year of searching. He lives in Seattle. The following has been edited for brevity and clarity. I started looking for jobs last September, before I graduated in May.
What happens when an art piece goes viral? For one 23-year-old, it meant financial stability, a new apartment, and $80,000 tied up in delayed orders
Oskar Flodstrom, 23, went viral after creating a pill-bottle side table. With NO LOGO's help, he brought the design to market and generated $150,000 in two weeks. The hit let him leave swim teaching, but brought production delays and cash-flow pressure. When I called Oskar Flodstrom on a Wednesday, late morning, the 23-year-old Los Angeles designer politely asked whether we could talk while he was "kind of working on something."
I'm 41 and plan to retire at 65. My first step was paying off over $55,000 in credit card debt — here's how I did it
Michelle Gudiño Prestamo, an HR manager, paid off her debt with the help of a company resource. She aims to retire at 65 and pursue her dream of starting a coffee shop, and this was the first step. After clearing her debt and upping her 401(k) contributions, she's now focused on saving money. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Michelle Gudiño Prestamo, a 41-year-old human resources manager at a major footwear company in Mississippi. The following has been edited for length and clarity.
AI connectors could spark the next App Store-style boom. Here’s how they work
Connectors are all the rage in Silicon Valley. They're like a set of keys for AI agents. They help complete tasks with more accuracy. They could spawn an App Store-like internet remodel — if businesses let agents use their services. The next phase of the internet could rely on a new set of keys for AI agents. They're called connectors. Connectors are links that let an agent — with a user's permission —use an internet service.
Instinct took Silicon Valley by storm. Meet the ‘brilliant’ 23-year-old college dropout who started it
Noah Shinn was publishing influential AI research before he graduated from college. Now, at the ripe age of 23, he's taking on Mark Zuckerberg.
NATO allies in Europe want more commercial satellite imagery to spot threats earlier, CEO says
NATO countries in Europe are increasingly interested in access to commercial satellite imagery. An industry executive said that countries see how Ukraine has successfully used this technology. They are also looking to build up their own capabilities as the US signals a shift away from Europe. Demand for commercial satellite imagery is rising across NATO as the alliance seeks greater access to expand its early-warning capabilities, a top industry executive told Business Insider.
Congratulations, you're a manager now! But there's no promotion — or a raise
You entered your profession because you wanted to teach, code, write, create, or design. But thanks to AI — and the immense pressure to use it — you now spend less time practicing your craft and more time managing the technology that's doing the work you wanted to do.
Here’s an ‘AI vibe check’ that shows Americans are still ‘lukewarm’ on a more powerful AI
The tech industry at large is having a frenzied debate about whether AI will kill us all. Surveys suggest public opinion on continued AI development remains unsettled. One "AI vibe check" tracker shows that respondents still support AI development. There's infighting among Silicon Valley insiders and elites about whether AI could kill us all and if frontier companies should slow down because of it. How do the normies feel, though? You know, the everyday people whose lives AI leaders say will be forever changed for generations to come?
Trump wants potash from Belarus. A Canadian premier warns it would have to go through Russia
Belarus says this year’s potash output is already contracted as Trump seeks a cheaper supply deal with the US.
The next big question for AI agents is how they’ll make money, Goldman says
Goldman says AI agents' next big challenge is turning their growing popularity into profits. The bank expects AI agents to make money through ads and premium subscriptions. AI agents are shifting from answering questions to completing real-world tasks. AI agents have quickly become Silicon Valley's latest obsession. Now comes the harder part of figuring out how they'll make money. The attention comes amid Meta's recent launch of Muse, which has brought fresh attention to a new generation of AI software designed to shop online, book travel,
Meta’s Alexandr Wang says Muse can ‘make you $1,000’ almost instantly
Meta's AI team is trying to persuade people to try saving $1,000 using its new agent, Muse. Alexandr Wang is challenging people to tell Muse to sift through their finances and execute tasks. Some users are posting their wins, though a great number came from Meta's own team. Meta's Alexandr Wang says using his new AI agent can almost instantly "make you $1,000."
Def Jam cofounder Rick Rubin says AI art's creativity is in the prompt
Rick Rubin said AI could let more people make art, even without traditional skills. He compared prompting AI to Andy Warhol directing collaborators on his screen prints.
A former Meta distinguished engineer asked for a demotion at the peak of his career
Philip Su was promoted to distinguished engineer at Meta before seeking a demotion. Su said higher levels brought pressure that left him exhausted and under scrutiny. Su said that accepting a career ceiling can lead to more enjoyable work. A top engineer for Big Tech asked for a demotion at the peak of his career. Philip Su, who reached the prestigious "distinguished engineer" or IC9 level at Meta and OpenAI, said on "The Peterman Pod" podcast that promotions lost some of their shine as his career progressed.
Finally something California and Texas can agree on: regulating data centers
California and Texas are both limiting data center development. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced new regulations, while Gov. Greg Abbott has paused new permits. Data centers have drawn bipartisan backlash due to concerns over water use and energy prices. Often used as shorthand for two opposing sides of America, California and Texas have finally found common ground — on data centers breaking ground. The two most populous US states announced limits on data center development on Monday. California Gov.
British Columbia files a lawsuit against OpenAI over mass shooting
British Columbia filed a lawsuit against OpenAI over the Tumbler Ridge school shooting. The province alleges ChatGPT reinforced the shooter's violent ideation. The lawsuit seeks recovery costs, including for replacing the demolished school. British Columbia is taking OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman to court over the company's alleged role in a mass shooting that shattered a small Canadian community.
Meta’s Muse gives Zuckerberg another shot at building a real platform
Meta's AI agent Muse dominates the App Store, surpassing ChatGPT in downloads. Muse offers a potential new platform for developers, attracting services such as Shopify and Stripe. Muse competes with other AI agents for the "top of the funnel." Meta's new personal AI agent, Muse, gives Mark Zuckerberg another chance to build the kind of technology platform he has chased for years. Muse jumped to the top of the App Store last week and remained the most downloaded free app on Monday, beating ChatGPT.
We skipped Switzerland’s tourist hubs for a quieter town. It made our family’s dream trip even better
My mom dreamed of visiting Switzerland for years, but the high cost kept us from going sooner. We chose to stay in Thun over Interlaken for its affordability and convenience for day trips. Our time in Thun also gave us scenic views, a quieter pace, and easy access to Interlaken. A trip to Switzerland had been my mother's dream long before it was mine. She'd seen the destination in movies and travel videos for years and always said she wanted to see it in person someday.
What we know about the FAA outage disrupting thousands of flights across the Northeast
Airports across the Northeast are experiencing disruptions after an air traffic control outage. Newark, JFK, LaGuardia, Teterboro, and Philadelphia airports have all been affected. A construction crew accidentally cut a backup fiber line, leading to the outage. A construction mishap affecting air traffic control equipment in New Jersey on Monday has caused chaos for travelers flying through the Northeast — and the disruptions are piling up. New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport has been under a ground stop since around 10 a.m.,
Photos: White House gets $6M helipad funded by Lockheed Martin to protect lawn from Marine One
US presidents have boarded the Marine One helicopter from the White House South Lawn for decades. The White House got a new granite helipad, funded by Lockheed Martin, bearing the presidential seal. Trump said the helipad is to protect the grass on the South Lawn from the Marine One helicopters. The White House has a new helipad on the South Lawn. President Donald Trump took off in Marine One from the helipad after an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday.
‘It’s such a slap in the face’: Job seekers in their 50s share the unique challenges they face
We surveyed and spoke with professionals in their 50s about job searching and career pivoting. Over 100 people left comments and responses about their biggest challenges. Ageism, AI, and ghosting have taken an emotional toll on many 50+ job seekers. For our Still in the Game series, Business Insider has been interviewing and surveying people in their 50s who are navigating career changes.
Gen Z is bringing iced coffee to the job interview. Recruiters have thoughts
TikTok users are debating whether you should bring an iced coffee to a job interview. A career expert said it highly depends on the role you want and how much risk you can take. A tech recruiter called beverage policing a distraction from performance-based hiring. Iced coffee has become the latest unlikely subject of workplace controversy. TikTok users are debating whether bringing iced coffee to a job interview is a harmless caffeine fix or a frosty professional faux pas.
What the Great Iced Coffee Debate says about job hunting in 2026
A viral TikTok sparked a debate over whether bringing iced coffee to a job interview is a bad look. Some say employers shouldn't care; others say small things can make a bad first impression. A tough job market has job seekers sweating the small stuff that could tip the scales against them. To avoid getting iced out by hiring managers, you might want to leave your iced coffee at home. In a viral TikTok video, recruiter Caitlin Wehniainen discussed Gen Z candidates arriving at interviews with iced coffees and lattes.
Taylor Swift is in her WAG era — here’s every time she’s cheered on Travis Kelce and the Chiefs
Taylor Swift is supporting her husband, Travis Kelce, during the Chiefs' 2026 football season. She's been photographed at 25 football games since they began dating in 2023. Swift tends to wear Kansas City Chiefs gear and dress up in the team's red-forward color palette. Already known as a gifted songwriter, chart-topping singer, and billionaire businesswoman, Taylor Swift has recently added WAG to her list of identifiers — an acronym used to describe the supportive wives and girlfriends of high-profile athletes.
A US Army training command says it is updating its drone warfare curriculum every 60 days
A US Army training command is updating its drone warfare courses every 60 days. The curriculum changes based on takeaways from soldiers and changing tactics. Ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine also impact how soldiers learn drone warfare. The US Army's training command in Germany is updating its drone warfare curriculum every 60 days in response to changes in this technology and the way it's used on the battlefield.
Of course Larry and David Ellison got their way
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has settled an antitrust suit that sought to stop Paramount from buying Warner Bros. Discovery.
I’m an American who went to Oktoberfest for the first time. Here are 5 things that surprised me most about the German festival
As an American who went to Oktoberfest for the first time, I encountered lots of surprises. Chugging beer and standing on tables will get you kicked out, but dancing on the benches is OK. I was surprised to find there was a full carnival outside the tents. As a beer aficionado, I've been to my fair share of brew festivals throughout the US, several of which were "Oktoberfest" themed. So, when I booked a trip to visit Oktoberfest in Munich a few years ago, I thought I had a pretty good idea of what to expect.
Trump says there are ways to ‘rein’ in AI ‘if we have to’
President Donald Trump suggested there are existing ways to "rein" in AI. "That's why we have the Department of Justice, and other Law Enforcement bodies," Trump wrote. Trump has repeatedly expressed a preference to use a light touch when it comes to AI regulation. President Donald Trump said the Justice Department has the ability to "rein" AI if need be. "We will be careful, and that's why we have the Department of Justice, and other Law Enforcement bodies, that will rein things in if we have to," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Monday.
The 20 richest women in the world, ranked
Billionaires are getting richer — and it's no different for the women. The richest among them are heiresses and own stakes in some of the world's biggest companies. Here is a ranking of the 20 richest women in the world, according to Forbes. Whether they're founders or heiresses to some of the world's biggest companies, most of the world's richest women saw their wealth grow over the past year. The sources of their fortunes span a range of industries, from cosmetics to building supplies, and most of the top 20 hail from the US.
I was awarded $1 million in scholarships to NYU. I also sacrificed a lot of my teenage life to get there
I was offered more than $1 million in scholarships from over 20 colleges. I spent hours every night searching for scholarships and financial aid. I ultimately earned a full ride to NYU, but getting there was a job in itself. When I was 18, local headlines and social media posts about me all focused on the exact same number: I was accepted into more than 20 colleges and offered over $1 million in combined scholarship funding. I'm sure that to people reading the news, that seven-figure total sounded like a lottery win.
Paramount says it has ‘complete clearance’ to buy WBD and wants to close the deal in about 2 weeks
David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance has settled the lawsuit that was stopping its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.
10 of the US' youngest billionaires in 2026 — and how they got their fortunes
Forbes published its 2026 list of the top 400 billionaires in the US on Tuesday. Many of the US' youngest billionaires owe their fortunes to artificial intelligence startups. Steven Hao, cofounder and CTO of Cognition, is the Forbes 400's youngest billionaire. New money is in for America's young and rich. Forbes released its annual list of America's 400 richest billionaires in September, and a record $4.4 billion net worth was required to make the cut. Just 10 of those billionaires are under 40, up from four on last year's list.
I left my job at 50 and retired to Mexico. After 3 years, there are 5 things I’d tell any American hoping to do the same
At 50, I left my full-time job as a pharmacist in the US and retired abroad in Mexico. I wish I'd tested living in my new city for a long period and learned more Spanish before I left. Those trying to retire abroad early should get their finances in order as soon as they can. In 2023, at 50 years old, I left my career as a pharmacist in California and moved to Ajijic, Mexico. Three years later, I'm waking up to bird calls and watching avocados grow in my backyard. It hasn't been an easy journey, but it's been a worthwhile one.
Ukraine’s growing fleet of new high-speed interceptors is downing Russia’s fastest attack drones
Ukraine is building out its fleet of new high-speed interceptor drones. The interceptors are designed to engage Russian jet-powered drones like the Geran-5. Russia has significantly ramped up its use of these drones, posing a challenge for Kyiv. Ukraine is building and fielding a growing fleet of new high-speed interceptors to hunt down Russia's fastest attack drones as Kyiv looks to fill gaps in its air defenses.
How to stop Meta from training on your Muse data
Meta lets Muse users opt out of their chats being used for training data. In recent days, Meta's AI agent has surged in popularity. How are you using Muse? Are you comfortable sharing your data? Meta's Muse AI agent is the talk of the tech world. As you're using the popular new AI agent, there's an easy way to keep your questions about reservations, managing your calendar, or searching your emails to yourself Muse offers users a way to opt out of having their data used to improve the company's AI models. It takes just three steps:
14 of the best legacy sequels — and 7 of the worst
The highly anticipated "Practical Magic 2" was released this month. It came nearly 30 years after the first film, but was it necessary? A legacy sequel takes many years to be made and often stars beloved original characters. As you might've heard, nostalgia is a powerful thing. In Hollywood, legacy sequels are on the rise, especially after the successes of films like "Twisters," "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," and "Top Gun: Maverick."
Taylor Swift’s football fashion ranked worst to best, from $70,000 ensembles to vintage Chiefs gear
Taylor Swift has been stealing the show at NFL games since she began dating Travis Kelce. She first embraced the girl-next-door look by wearing fun, vintage football gear. Now, Swift has leaned into luxury looks with $70,000 outfits. Taylor Swift is now an NFL staple. She made her gameday debut in September 2023, revealing her romance with Travis Kelce in dramatic fashion by supporting him at a Kansas City Chiefs game at Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri.
I went on my first cruise. 15 things surprised me about this type of vacation
I didn't expect my first night on a cruise ship to feel like an emergency. The window in my cabin was much bigger than the ones I'd seen in movies. I definitely didn't think taking the stairs would be quicker than the elevator. I had traveled by car, bus, train, and plane, but the only boat I'd ever been on was a ferry. In fact, I had never seen a cruise ship in real life before April 2022, when I boarded Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas, one of the world's largest cruise ships.
The most and least educated US states, ranked
Educational attainment varied across the US and across educational levels. While some states prioritize advanced degrees, others have a higher share of associate degrees. Massachusetts had the highest share of adults with bachelor's degrees or higher in 2026. Access to higher education varies widely across the US. Some states and cities have an abundance of prestigious schools and universities, while others rely on a smaller number of large public institutions to educate their populations.
Ram, GM, and Ford are keeping the V8 alive
Detroit's Big Three are going back to their roaring V8 roots. V8s were on death's doorstep as federal emissions regulations bore down on automakers. Now, as Washington pulls back on climate rules, the V8 trucks and muscle cars are making a comeback. For years, the growl of a big, manly V8 engine had been fading from US auto assembly floors. No longer. A V8 is a gas engine with eight cylinders arranged in a V-shape.
These award-winning underwater photos provide a rare glimpse beneath the world's oceans
The Ocean Photographer of the Year awards announced the winners of its 2026 contest. Winning photos show wildlife such as sharks, turtles, dolphins, and ribbonfish. A photo of a seahorse with newborn juveniles won the top prize. There's more to the world's oceans than meets the eye.
An engineer’s viral post captures the soul-crushing downside of AI coding
AI was meant to help engineers make coding faster. Instead, one engineer says it has turned them into button-pushers. The post stirred up reactions from tech figures: "Yikes," replied Elon Musk. A software engineer's viral post about AI coding has set off a debate over whether the technology is making developers more productive — or reducing them to button-pushers.
We asked 8 supply chain leaders what impressed and surprised them most about AI. Here’s what they said
AI optimizes supply chains by automating complex tasks, saving time and improving efficiency. Supply chain leaders are surprised by workers' openness to AI, easing its integration and use. AI boosts sustainability by making supply chains more efficient and improving inventory management. AI has been transforming functions across the supply chain.
Amazon is keeping Meta’s Muse out of its shopping carts
Amazon blocked Meta's Muse AI agent from shopping on its website for users. The online retailer says Muse did not identify itself and raised concerns about credentials. It is not the first time that the company has moved to stop AI from using the website. Meta's Muse is ready to shop. Amazon isn't buying it. People who send the personal AI assistant to Amazon are seeing a warning that "continued access by an unauthorized AI agent" violates the retailer's conditions of use.
I’ve lived in New England my entire life. There’s one town in this region I swear by visiting every fall
I love visiting Stowe, Vermont, every fall for leaf-peeping, maple-flavored treats, and corn mazes. The New England town is about three hours away from Boston and four from my home in Rhode Island. I always tell first-time visitors to take a gondola ride and eat at von Trapp Brewing Bierhall. When some people think about Vermont, they might picture skiing down picturesque slopes and unwinding their tired legs after a long day on the mountain … only to do it all over again the next day.
Top TV networks boycott filming Trump’s press conferences and other events
President Donald Trump's press conferences are being boycotted by top TV networks after the White House banned journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico.
I travel alone all the time. There’s one thing everyone should do before taking their first solo trip
I don't recommend taking a big solo trip until you've practiced at home. I've gotten used to traveling by myself, but I wasn't always comfortable on my own in new places. Playing tourist in my own city prepared me for unaccompanied adventures in the US and abroad. When it comes to seeing the world, some people don't want to wait for someone to go with.
I’m a former flight attendant. Here are 8 things I do every time I fly as a passenger
I worked as a flight attendant for years, and there are things I still do when I fly as a passenger. I always book a window seat and never sit by the restroom or the bulkhead. I change into loungewear on the plane to stay cozy, and pack hotel slippers to wear during flights. I've worked as a flight attendant for over a decade. In that time, I've picked up a few habits I can't shake even when I fly as a passenger. Here are some things I always do on commercial flights.
I compared Martha Stewart’s and Ina Garten’s apple pie recipes. Only one actually tasted like apple pie
I compared apple pie recipes by Martha Stewart and Ina Garten. Garten's crust called for shortening and used more citrus, while Stewart's recipe was simpler overall. After this experience, I will take any and all baking tips. Apple pie is a fall staple, but if you're anything like me, you've stuck to buying it from a grocery store or a bakery. Ahead of the beginning of fall, I wanted to try to bake an apple pie from scratch for the first time.
I thought I was hopeless at interior design. Picking a paint color for my daughter’s room gave me the creative spark I needed
I've never had an eye for design. My own spaces have been a hodgepodge, but I wanted my daughter's room to feel special. Starting out by picking a color helped anchor my other choices. When I was expecting my first baby, I spent untold hours trying to decorate her nursery. Every time I sat down at the computer to pick out furniture and decor, I'd start strong: I'd find a crib I liked, then try to match it to a wallpaper that seemed to have the same "vibe." It would always spiral from there.
I’ve been to several ‘dupes’ for Switzerland around the US, and none beat the Alpine feel of Washington’s North Cascades
Switzerland is the most scenic place I've been, but it's also one of the most expensive countries. As an American seeking a less pricey alternative, I've explored several Alpine spots in the US. Colorado and Montana charmed me endlessly, but my favorite Switzerland dupe is in Washington. I've been to Switzerland several times, and it always beckons me back. The iconic Alpine landscape is unmatched in beauty and, unfortunately, also in price. It's one of the most expensive countries in the world, and traveling there costs a pretty penny.
I’m a personal stylist for corporate clients. There are 5 mistakes I always tell them to avoid when dressing for work
I'm a personal stylist who helps corporate clients build a polished, authentic office wardrobe. To spice up an all-black outfit, I recommend professionals add a textured heel or loafer. Instead of avoiding accessories, adding a statement belt or stud earrings can elevate a simple look. As a personal stylist for corporate clients, I believe that picking out an outfit shouldn't be the hardest part of someone's morning — it should be the easiest.
I attempted Olive Garden’s Never-Ending Pasta Bowl. It was a reminder of why chains can’t quit bottomless deals
Olive Garden is back with its endless pasta promotion for those brave enough to try. I visited the chain and ate my way through three bowls of pasta, plus salad and breadsticks. It's clear to me why casual-dining chains across the industry love bottomless deals. Why stop at seconds when you can go back for thirds, fourths — even fifths? I recently visited Olive Garden's flagship Times Square restaurant for my first-ever meal at the chain.
Russia’s secret plan to supercharge kamikaze drone production
Documents show Russia plans to expand carbon fiber production for military drones. One expert estimates the expansion could add 28,000 drones a year. POLITICO reports the expansion is aimed at reducing Russia's reliance on Chinese imports. Moscow is moving to expand its capacity to make tens of thousands of the killer drones it deploys in attacks on Ukrainian cities, according to plans from a Russian state company obtained by POLITICO.
Grand staircases, state-shaped pools, and bowling alleys: Photos show every state governor’s mansion
Forty-five of the 50 states have official mansions, which governors can live in rent-free. Some governors' mansions are open to the public for tours. Arizona, Idaho, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont don't have designated mansions. After a long day serving constituents, governors return home to sprawling, historic buildings. They're welcomed by 20-foot entranceways; their heels ring out on marble floors. If it's been a particularly grim day, they can wash it away with a swim in their state-shaped pool.
News outlets Trump banned from White House announce lawsuit
POLITICO, CNN, and MSNOW are suing Trump after their journalists were banned from the White House. The outlets are seeking to immediately restore White House access. They say the ban violates the First and Fifth Amendments. Three news organizations whose journalists were banned from the White House last week are suing President Donald Trump and three top advisers, calling the abrupt lockout a "direct assault on the First Amendment."
My husband joked, ‘I’m going to go from med tech to mermaids?’ Now he’s the CEO of our daughter’s company
Tiffany Myers's daughter, Sydney, created a cosmetics company when she was 10. Sydney is now 17, and the company did more than $1 million in sales last year. Sydney attends school remotely to focus on her business, and both her parents work for the company. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Tiffany Myers and her daughter, Sydney Myers, founder of Glimmer Wish. It has been edited for length and clarity. When my daughters were younger, I was incredibly sick.
They planned their futures around America. Now they're putting down roots elsewhere
Ananya Joshi loved her life in Chicago. After moving from India for a master's degree in biotechnology at Northwestern University, she landed a $75,000-a-year job as a scientist at a lab-grown meat startup in 2024. She was doing research, living in an affordable apartment in a suburb, and road-tripping with friends on weekends. But her life in the US had an expiration date. Joshi's company said it couldn't sponsor her for an H-1B visa.
2 things you can do to get promoted, according to a PwC exec
PwC's Dallas Dolen said there are two ways employees can improve their chances of a promotion. Dolen said responsiveness is key, and you have to be willing to "jump on the plane" at midnight. Getting face time, he said, is also "really important." An immediate — and effective — response to your boss's Slack could help you land that promotion.
This artist hacked a CitiBike to make NYC’s affordability crisis harder to ignore
Justin Blinder created a device that makes it harder to pedal in rent-burdened areas of NYC. The device, called "Ground Truth," has a custom map and attaches to any CitiBike in the city. Blinder's invention comes as NYC reckons with an affordability crisis. Justin Blinder was lugging Taco Bell burritos from neighborhood to neighborhood on his bike for his Uber Eats gig in 2020, watching as skyscrapers and modular apartment buildings gave way to brown-bricked housing projects and cracked streets.
I’m a CEO who’s rejected tons of AI applications. AI writing isn’t an automatic disqualifier, but there’s a line
CEO Matt Stauffer received over 700 applications for his open project manager job posting. He quickly noticed similarities between applications and realized many were AI. "Signs of AI writing does not mean you won't get a job with us, but there is a line," he said. This as-told-to essay is based on conversations with Matt Stauffer, a 41-year-old CEO of Tighten, a programming company. He is based in Atlanta. His words have been edited for length and clarity. I'm the CEO of a small programming company.
Grandma slop is tearing families apart
When Ben Metcalfe recently visited his grandparents, he was greeted by an AI-generated caricature of one of their family photos hanging on the kitchen wall. "I understand that there was good intention behind doing it," says Metcalfe, a Gen Zer who works in AI governance. "At the same time, it's a major privacy concern."
The US wants an AI-era ‘red phone’ with China
The US is pushing for a direct AI safety channel with China, even amid an intensifying rivalry. Washington wants a direct US-China channel for major AI-related national security incidents. The proposal comes as a growing AI safety debate puts catastrophic risks back in the spotlight. The US has proposed a direct channel with China to notify both governments of major AI-related national security incidents even as their AI rivalry intensifies.
A Ukrainian answer to Russia’s new jet-powered drones takes Shahed-like form
Ukraine's new interceptor drone for fighting Russia's latest Gerans almost looks like a Shahed. It comes as Kyiv has been calling for new drones to take down newer, turbojet Gerans that fly faster. Ukraine said this drone intercepted a Geran-5, which flies at speeds of up to 373 mph. Ukraine has revealed a new interceptor built to take down Russia's latest jet-powered drones, and it features a design that loosely resembles the Shaheds that Moscow uses extensively in the war.
Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian are letting their daughters chart their own paths — with one caveat
Alexis Ohanian says he and Serena Williams are letting their daughters choose their career paths. But he says there's one thing they want their daughters to keep in mind. The Reddit cofounder also shared the lesson he hopes his daughters take from women's sports. Alexis Ohanian says he and Serena Williams have one rule for letting their daughters chart their own paths.
I fell for my surf instructor in Morocco. We got married and turned an abandoned riad into a hotel
Nina Ottevanger met her now-husband during a surfing lesson on vacation in Morocco. After a year and a half of living apart, they decided to split their time between two countries. Last year, they stopped splitting their time between two places and renovated a traditional Moroccan house into a hotel and surf school. This interview is based on a conversation with Nina Ottevanger, 31, a surf instructor and co-owner of Ilyana Surfhouse, a small business in Rabat, Morocco. It has been edited for length and clarity.
I felt confident in my appearance and how I dressed. Then, I moved to Japan
Moving to Japan made me more self-conscious about my appearance than I've ever been before. Being noticeably different from those around me made me critical of my body and how I dress. On the bright side, living here pushed me to explore beauty, style, and self-expression in new ways. Moving to a new country comes with plenty of adjustments, from language to social rules, but I didn't expect to feel out of place in my own body.
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says AI CEOs have ‘ulterior reasons’ for warning about doomsday
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says AI leaders are being disingenuous when calling for a slowdown. Huang said current regulations are enough to ensure the tech remains safe and profitable. Huang's comments echo those of President Donald Trump. Don't let the black leather jacket fool you, Jensen Huang isn't a doomer. Nvidia's CEO said as much in an interview with CBS News aired on Sunday.
My 13-year-old refused to share his location with me. I was annoyed — until I realized he had a point
I let my 13-year-old spend time with friends without constant supervision. When I asked to track his location, he argued that he'd earned my trust. I stopped routinely tracking him and now rely mostly on communication. I don't think of myself as an overprotective parent.
Trump’s tech advisor has advice for AI companies worried they’re building unsafe models: ‘Just stop’
Tech leaders say the pace of AI development needs to slow down, and asked the government to step in. Trump's technology advisor, however, says companies don't need the government's permission to do so. The Trump administration has broadly supported expanding and accelerating AI infrastructure. There's a simple solution for AI companies that feel like their models are developing at a frightening speed: Hit the brakes.
Meta’s Muse TV ad is the latest sign that AI agents are going mainstream
Meta released a TV ad for Muse, its personal AI agent, as it pushes AI agents into the mainstream. Muse can act on a user's behalf, sending emails, purchasing things online, and handling other tasks. Fears about AI agents going rogue haven't dissuaded hype about the new tech. The next shiny new AI thing has arrived: The personal AI agent. Once mostly the domain of Silicon Valley coders who used them to amp up their efficiency at work (and anxiety levels), the AI agent is now being welcomed into the home.
A former Siemens CEO thought he was investing $2.5 million in Deepak Chopra’s app. Feds say it was fraud
Prosecutors say a startup co-founder bilked former Siemens CEO Klaus Kleinfeld of nearly $2 million. Kleinfeld thought he was investing in Deepak Chopra's wellness and meditation app. Chopra's company, Chopra Global, no longer has any relationship with the startup, his lawyer said. In 2023, a wellness entrepreneur pitched Klaus Kleinfeld, the former CEO of Siemens and Alcoa, on an opportunity to invest in Deepak Chopra's meditation app. Kleinfeld invested $2.5 million.
I make this 6-ingredient slow-cooker Buffalo chicken dip every game day. It’s always a crowd-pleaser
I make the same Buffalo chicken dip for every party, game day, and Super Bowl. It takes only six ingredients, plus seasonings, and comes together in a slow cooker. It's a crowd-pleaser and unbelievably easy to make. Football Sundays are officially back, and my recipe for easy slow-cooker Buffalo chicken dip is guaranteed to be the MVP at any party. Practically every time I entertain friends — be it for game day, the Super Bowl, or any party — I'm always asked if I'll be making my famous Buffalo chicken dip.
Half the drones in a recent US Army combat exercise were designed to be expendable
US Army soldiers used about 2,000 attack drones in a recent exercise. Half of those systems were designed to be consumable and used like ammunition. Army officials and leaders have said small, low-cost drones are more useful in larger volumes. The US Army brought thousands of drones to a recent combat exercise, and roughly half were designed to be expendable. Soldiers could use and lose the drones in the fight, treating them like ammunition.
I stayed at a Chicago hotel that was once a Gilded Age men’s club. The history drew me in, but playful details won me over
When I checked in at the Chicago Athletic Association, I felt transported to the Gilded Age. But that was just the beginning of my stay at the 19th-century private club turned hotel. Parts of the hotel appeared frozen in time, while others breathed new life into its history. I've never been good at sports, and I've never been fond of exercise, so you might be wondering why I chose the Chicago Athletic Association when booking hotels for my first-ever trip to the city. I wanted to step back in time.
I left New York, moved to Boston, and had 3 kids. Along the way, I built a career that looks nothing like the one I planned
I always wanted to work at magazines, but when I did, it wasn't quite what I imagined. I wanted to write more, and went freelance. Then, my husband and I moved from New York to Boston. While building our family, I also built a career I love. As a teenager, I'd sit on my bed flipping through glossy magazines, fascinated and completely absorbed by the empowering stories about women.
I’m living in a 150-square-foot converted garage at my parents’ house. They’re helping me through a rough transition
I'm living in my parents' converted single-car garage, a roughly 150-square-foot casita. While I'm separating from my husband, they've offered me more support than I ever expected. Living close to them is helping me through this transition. In mid-August, I moved out of the home I shared with my husband. My new temporary home is my parents' converted single-car garage, a roughly 150-square-foot casita. I have asked for a divorce, although we haven't filed anything yet, so I'm still getting used to saying that word.
I thought I wanted the American dream. Moving to a small city in Spain changed my mind
Kevin Schreck moved from a small town in North Carolina to Valencia, Spain, for a teaching program. Schreck expected a short stay, but fell for Valencia and does not plan to return to the US. He told Business Insider that he feels safer and happier in Spain, and his life is more affordable. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kevin Schreck, a 33-year-old from North Carolina who moved to Spain in 2018. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
My outdoorsy husband didn't want to take a baby and a toddler camping. I insisted — and regretted it by 2 a.m
I convinced my reluctant husband to take our two young kids camping. Mosquito bites and the summer heat kept our toddler awake and miserable. We abandoned the trip after 36 hours but decided to try camping again. The first sign that our family camping trip was a bad idea was that my husband and I were fighting. Although he was a rugged outdoorsman who took frequent solo kayaking expeditions in the wilderness, he hated dragging our two kids into the woods in the peak of summer heat and mosquito season. I disagreed.
Owning your company’s stock can be lucrative. It can also make career decisions complicated
Big Tech stock can be worth a fortune — if workers remain employed long enough to get it. Layoffs can suddenly wipe out stock workers were waiting to collect. The AI boom is creating another potential path to equity riches: joining a startup or building one. The day after Rob Waters learned of his layoff from Google last year, he was encouraged to apply for a new role there as an AI sales specialist. Google soon offered him the position, with a six-figure salary. Waters wasn't sure he wanted to return.
A 60-year-old can’t retire while managing $156,000 in student loans she took out for her kids
She doesn’t have a college degree of her own, but she’s staring down a six-figure student-loan balance she took on to give her kids a better life.
I’m a KPMG forward-deployed engineer. AI has moved my job beyond writing code
Justin Johnsen started at KPMG in 2020 as a federal Salesforce developer, writing code by hand. Over the past year, he switched into a new role as a forward-deployed engineer at KPMG. His work involves giving AI applications the right context and coaching clients on how to use them. This is a conversation with Justin Johnsen, the lead technical architect at KPMG. This conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity.
This Ford exec put her family’s Claude assistant on a PIP. ChatGPT has taken over
Three months ago, Whitney Stefko Dover told BI about her Claude-built family chief of staff. The agent is on a PIP. An OpenAI agent has assumed the responsibilities. "The power of being a user is this constant iteration," she said. Claudette is on a performance improvement plan. Three months ago, Whitney Stefko Dover, a director and senior counsel of policy and legal operations at Ford, told Business Insider that she had vibe coded her family a chief of staff using a bespoke Claude assistant named Claudette.
Dementia care can cost a fortune. Families pay in more ways than one
Families caring for loved ones with dementia navigate substantial costs, with memory care facilities averaging over $8,000 monthly across the U.S.
The CEO who leads one handwritten note at a time
Twilio CEO Khozema Shipchandler writes notes to his company's 80+ leaders before their annual retreat.
A Lyft driver was in a crash on the job. Now he's struggling to provide — and fighting insurance
A Lyft driver in North Carolina was involved in an accident while en route to pick up a passenger. Sixteen months later, he's still fighting for an insurance payout. He said that accident has also made it harder to support his family. Osahon Aburime opened his Lyft app on Mother's Day last year to make some money. That day, the North Carolina driver had made about $80 to put toward taking his wife out to dinner and getting a gift for his mom. As he was on his way to pick up a passenger, though, he got into a car accident. "All of a sudden,
I make up to $15,000 a month online answering appliance questions. I love the flexibility
Appliance technician Matthew Rankin quit his full-time job and went all in with his side hustle. He now works nine to 10 hours a day answering questions online for JustAnswer. The job can be hectic, but it is flexible and has allowed him to make up to $15,000 a month. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Matthew Rankin, a 52-year-old appliance technician based in Greenville, South Carolina. The following has been edited for length and clarity. I wasn't happy with my work and was getting burned out.
The Airbus A380 got a second life. Here’s where you can still fly on the world’s largest passenger jet
Several airlines ditched the Airbus A380 during the pandemic. But it's still flying high, led by Emirates' fleet of 117 superjumbos. Business Insider compiled a list of every airline operating the A380 and their winter routes for 2026. Do you fancy flying on the world's largest passenger jet? The Airbus A380 has awed passengers for nearly 20 years. With a 262-foot wingspan, the superjumbo jet wouldn't fit on an NFL field.
I raised my daughter to value making a difference over making money. Now I question that lesson
My daughter and I both run nonprofits: mine rescues dogs; hers supports women's education. We are both passionate about our philanthropic work, but it comes at a price. I sometimes wonder if I should have encouraged her to choose a paycheck over passion and purpose. Two years ago, my daughter, Jordan, was in the outskirts of Marrakech in Morocco with a group of 15 Amazigh girls from the High Atlas Mountains. Displaced after a recent earthquake, they were in a temporary dorm, just a small house, but it was all they had available to them.
AI agents are ready to run your life. Do you trust them?
Would you trust an AI agent with the keys to your digital kingdom? Tech firms like Meta are betting you will, just as agents have shown they aren't always aligned with our interests. Cybersecurity professionals warn that the convenience agents offer comes with a tradeoff. AI assistants are finally ready to help you run your life. All you need to do is trust them with your email login, your contacts, and your credit card — and hope they don't go rogue.
I paid $45,000 upfront to rent this Bali home for 10 years. Here’s what it cost me to retire there
Debbie Welsch moved from Los Angeles to Bali for a simpler, more affordable retirement life. Welsh's Bali home costs $8,000 annually, drastically reducing her living expenses. In Bali, Welsch lives on $1,300 monthly, funded by savings and a $550,000 retirement investment. This is an as-told-to essay based on a conversation for our Cost of Living video series with Debbie Welsch, 57, an American who retired to Bali with her 82-year-old mother. It has been edited for length and clarity.
I’m the CEO of a self-improvement app, and I hired someone on my board to argue with me
Oleksandr Matsiuk found that CEOs can struggle to get honest feedback. Matsiuk hired outspoken employees and a board member who would challenge him. Matsiuk found that measuring outputs can be more helpful than measuring outcomes. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Oleksandr "Alex" Matsiuk, cofounder and CEO of RiseGuide, an expert-powered microlearning app. The company has grown to 110 employees across 12 countries since its founding in 2024. The essay has been edited for length and clarity.
I didn’t post on social media about my home purchase, marriage, or pregnancy. It made the moments more meaningful
I always felt special when my friends told me about big news before they posted it on social media. When it came time for me to share some milestones, I chose to do it in person or over the phone. For me, getting a hug is way better than getting likes on a post. Years ago, I got a call from a friend. "The most amazing thing happened," she gushed, "we got engaged!" She proceeded to tell me about how her boyfriend proposed. They're such a loving and compatible couple, I couldn't have been happier for them. Days later, I saw the picture online,
Trump announces a new ‘AI Force,’ but says he will not ‘stifle’ AI
President Donald Trump said he will not "in any way hinder or stifle" AI development. Trump also said he was making a new "AI force" and appointing an AI "Czar." Leaders of US frontier AI labs last week called for the US government to regulate the industry. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he was creating a new "AI force" to "watch over" AI development, one week after a chorus of AI leaders called for government regulation of the ever-advancing tech.
Aaron Sorkin says Sony hired outside lawyers to fact-check ‘The Social Reckoning’ because Meta has ‘limitless resources’
Director Aaron Sorkin's coming film about Mark Zuckerberg hits theaters on October 9. Sorkin said Sony hired an outside law firm to fact-check the film ahead of its release. He called Meta a "phenomenally powerful company" that can sue "at the drop of a hat." Sony left no legal stone unturned for its new film about Mark Zuckerberg, lest it face the wrath of Meta's legal team.
My adult kids are thriving hundreds of miles away. I’m proud of them and heartbroken at the same time
I spent 22 years raising my children to become confident, independent adults. My son moved to New York City, while my daughter built a life in Chicago. I'm proud they're thriving, but I still grieve the years when they needed me. When my son moved to New York City after college graduation, I couldn't have been prouder. He had landed a great job, found an apartment, made friends, and embraced everything the city had to offer.
Red-carpet looks that have missed the mark in 2026 — sorry
Celebrities have had their fair share of fashion mishaps on red carpets this year. Some have worn confusing designs at events like the Met Gala, while others were underdressed. Heidi Klum, for example, should have picked a different dress for the Vanity Fair Oscars party. Not every red-carpet look can be a winner. Throughout 2026, we've seen celebrities wear showstopping ensembles at the Met Gala, Oscars, Grammy Awards, and more. Fashion is part of the job.
12 game-day foods you can make in a slow cooker or Crock-Pot
A slow cooker or Crock-Pot can come in handy when prepping food for game day. They can help whip up game-day appetizers from dips to ribs and spicy wings. Chili is another easy, hearty slow-cooker recipe to make before watching the game. Football season is finally here — which means Sundays are once again all about touchdowns, trash talk, and a very serious spread of game-day snacks.
Reporters are being denied entry to White House after Trump’s ban
CNN and MS NOW said its reporters were denied entry to White House grounds Saturday morning. Donald Trump said on Friday that he was banning the networks and Politico from the White House. The ban follows earlier restrictions on reporters covering the Pentagon. Reporters for CNN and MS NOW were denied entry to White House grounds on Saturday morning, the networks said, one day after President Donald Trump said he was banning them for their coverage of him.
Exhausted from years of big-city hustle, I moved to an idyllic mountain town in Colorado. It wasn’t so idyllic for me
After years of growing my career in New York City, I moved to a small mountain town in Colorado. I loved being surrounded by nature, but I struggled to put down roots and missed parts of city life. Spending time away from this town helped me realize I needed to leave. A few years later, I did. At 34, after years of climbing the ranks of a Wall Street law firm, I was burned out and deeply disconnected from the natural world. Unsure of where I wanted to live, after leaving my job, I spent a year camping in the American West. During that trip,
I used to associate thrift stores with poverty. My daughters-in-law taught me to see abundance instead
I first bonded with my daughters-in-law over Facebook Marketplace. They helped me feel comfortable wanting beautiful things without spending much money. Our secondhand shopping trips have become a treasured family tradition. I did not go to thrift stores when I was raising four sons on my own. I like to pretend I simply wasn't aware of the local thrift stores but this is a lie. The truth was, I was too ashamed of my poverty to shop at thrift stores.
I changed careers at 55 to become a flight attendant. I didn’t expect my age to be such an advantage
Craig Celek left a retail position to become a flight attendant this year, in his mid-50s. He said he brought life experience and a strong work ethic to the role because of his age. The Gen-Xer described the job change as the "third act" in his career. This story is based on an interview with Craig Celek, 56, a flight attendant from Brooklyn. It has been edited for length and clarity. In February 2026, I embarked on what I call "act three" of my career.
My 3 kids are all enrolled at the same college. Knowing they’re together helps, but I’m still struggling with my empty nest
My youngest kid just enrolled at the same college my older twins attend. The fact that three of them are together brings me joy, but I'm struggling with my empty nest. I've booked a trip and plan to hang out with other empty nesters to ease my transition. When I tell people that my youngest daughter is attending the same college as her older twin siblings, I always hear some variation of these questions: Did they always want to go to the same college? Are you happy you only need to do one drop-off?
The US Army is getting enough drones, official says. Now, it needs to train enough operators
The US Army is buying lots of drones to meet its goals of spreading the systems across the service. The next step is training enough pilots to operate them. Army courses and programs, as well as shared soldier feedback, help prepare troops for drone operations. US Army officials say the service has amassed enough small drones to spread them across its formations. Now the challenge is training soldiers to use them. "We fielded 10,000 drones" after the first phase of the Drone Dominance program, Col.
Ukraine’s soldiers want drones that do more on their own so one operator can control more at once
Ukraine's soldiers want drones that require less hands-on control. More autonomy lets one operator supervise multiple drones from safer positions. AI is handling more flying while humans still decide when to strike. Ukraine's soldiers want drones and robots that can handle more of the flying and driving themselves, letting one operator oversee multiple systems instead of manually controlling each one. Ukraine's rapidly expanding arsenal of aerial drones and ground robots has become central to its fight against Russia's larger military.
Get ready for higher holiday airfares as airlines cut flights over high fuel costs
Airlines are cutting flights over the holidays due to high fuel costs. Executives said there could be further cuts and higher prices if fuel prices remain high. The price of oil surged past $100 a barrel this month. If you haven't booked your holiday flights yet, you may want to brace your wallet: Airlines are cutting options and potentially raising fares as oil prices reach new highs. After surging in the spring following the start of the war in Iran, oil prices surged yet again this summer and surpassed $100 a barrel this month;
After my husband was diagnosed with colon cancer at 45, we changed our family diet. Here's what we eat — and don't eat — now
My husband, 45, is a doctor and encourages his patients to get routine colonoscopies on time. When he went in for his own, he was surprised to be diagnosed with colon cancer. He had no symptoms. Now, we're changing our diets, and what our kids eat, as well. When my husband, a doctor, went in for his first routine colonoscopy at 45 years old, he said nonchalantly, "I'll be done by noon. Then we can grab lunch." He recommends that his patients be screened on time, so he was simply following his own advice.
The leader of PwC’s 2,200-person DC office says clients expect some consulting work twice as fast as a year ago
AI is raising clients' expectations for faster delivery times on consulting projects. Jeanelle Johnson, PwC's DC managing partner, said clients now expect some work to be delivered in half the time. Faster delivery should not be confused with less work, said Johnson. AI is resetting assumptions about how quickly professional services firms should move, and consulting clients are getting impatient.
Inside the squishy nightmare: Explosions, burns, and thousands of calls to poison control
Warning: Some of the images you may see are graphic. For questions or if you suspect a poisoning, contact Poison Help at PoisonHelp.org or call 1-800-222-1222.
5 leadership lessons Warren Buffett learned in his decades as Berkshire Hathaway CEO
This week, the Oracle of Omaha gave up his job of chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. After decades at the top, Warren Buffett leaves a legacy of leadership advice. He has emphasized the importance of self-improvement, honesty, and choosing the right leaders. If you want to be a high-mileage leader like Warren Buffett, it pays to be humble. The Oracle of Omaha this week gave up the job as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, after more than half a century spent building and then running the conglomerate.
Microsoft’s AI CEO says ‘controlling’ AI ‘is going to be a really, really big challenge’
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman said AI labs need to ensure they can control what they're creating.
Older Americans are sliding into poverty
After a surge of pandemic-era aid, older Americans have faced rising poverty. Healthcare costs drive older Americans into poverty, straining their savings and finances. Social Security often isn't enough to cover costs, leading older Americans to take on low-paying jobs. After a slew of pandemic-induced aid ran its course, older Americans are falling back into poverty — and even younger would-be retirees are struggling.
I’ve spoken to my daughter in a non-native language since she was a baby. Now she corrects my French
I hoped a bilingual upbringing would give my daughter an edge in life. I didn't realize that a non-native language to me would end up becoming our primary language. I've had my share of criticism over this decision, but it's working well for us so far. My daughter was born three months before the COVID-19 restrictions began where we live. Stuck at home with a new baby, I needed something to keep me busy, and I'm too mishap-prone for sourdough. For a linguist like me, a language-related project seemed like just the thing.
Meta’s Muse AI agent is very powerful — but not enough to overcome my kids’ annoying school apps
I spent a week trying out Meta’s Muse AI agent, giving it access to my email, credit cards, and even Apple health data.
LSU coach Lane Kiffin was asking ChatGPT for legal advice, friend says
LSU football coach Lane Kiffin's program was in the middle of an unprecedented legal fight. Sports attorney Tom Mars, Kiffin's friend, told ESPN that the LSU coach turned to ChatGPT. Mars said Kiffin would send him screenshots of ChatGPT's legal responses, which were wrong on the law. Indiana head coach and reigning national champion Curt Cignetti has Google in his corner. Apparently, LSU football coach Lane Kiffin relies on ChatGPT.
A colorectal dietitian shares 2 foods she eats regularly and 1 she avoids to lower her cancer risk
After 20 years of being a colorectal dietitian, Sophie Medlin has tweaked her diet along the way. There are certain foods she has cut out or minimized, while others she's made a habit of eating. She makes eating foods that can lower colon cancer risk as easy as possible. Sophie Medlin has been a colorectal dietitian for 20 years, and in that time she has made some changes to her diet to lower her risk of colon cancer. Medlin and her husband, who is a chef, cook most of their meals, meaning they mainly eat a diet of whole, unprocessed foods.
Student-debt relief is at stake for borrowers pursuing a major forgiveness program for public servants
Student-loan borrowers have reported delays with Public Service Loan Forgiveness processing. Some have made the required amount of payments, but are waiting for the relief to be reflected. At the same time, PSLF eligibility is facing ongoing litigation. A major student-loan forgiveness program is facing changes — and delays.
I drove Cadillac’s entry-level EV. It hits Caddy’s affordability sweet spot
I tested the Cadillac Optiq, the cheapest EV in GM's luxury lineup. Its elegant design and supple ride make it properly Caddy-ish. The Optiq isn't the fastest EV, but that's OK. The interior materials, though? Some aren't great. Cadillac's entry-level EV doesn't feel particularly entry-level. The Optiq is the cheapest way to get into an EV with GM's luxury badge. It's a crossover-like SUV with a base trim that starts just under $50,000 — or, less money than the average American car.
Sheryl Sandberg says women aren’t losing ambition. Companies are pushing them out
Sheryl Sandberg says she's disappointed to see fewer women in corporate leadership. She said women are as ambitious as men but feel they're valued less in the workplace. She believes companies could do more to retain and encourage female leaders. More than a decade after telling women to "lean in," Sheryl Sandberg is concerned that more are leaning out — but not because they lack ambition.
I’m 65 and caring for my 87-year-old mom with dementia. Going to work is sometimes my only break
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Angela Davis, 65, who lives in New Orleans with her 87-year-old mom with dementia. She said her mom's at-home care is upward of $7,000 a month. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
I quit being a trial lawyer to become a comedian. I loved law but was ready for a new challenge
Paul Farahvar went from law to stand-up comedy after some encouragement from comedian Bob Saget. Farahvar did comedy on the side of trial law for years before becoming a full-time comedian. Despite loving his work as a lawyer, Farahvar said he was ready for a new challenge. This is an as-told-essay based on a conversation with Paul Farahvar, a touring stand-up comedian based in Chicago who previously worked as a trial lawyer. This story has been edited for length and clarity.
Inside airlines’ panic as FAA pushed new AI tool
POLITICO reports airlines are cautious but optimistic about an AI tool for airspace management. The tool aims to reduce flight delays by predicting and managing airspace congestion. Confusion over the FAA's vague description of its much-hyped plans eased in the past week. Airline industry officials have finally stopped panicking about the Federal Aviation Administration's soon-to-launch artificial intelligence tool for managing flights and easing congestion in air travel, multiple people familiar with the situation told POLITICO.
Trump says he’s banning MS NOW, CNN, and Politico from the White House
President Donald Trump said he was banning MS NOW, CNN, and Politico from the White House. He said the ban was "effective immediately," but did not provide further details. This "ban" follows earlier restrictions on reporters covering the Pentagon. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he was banning MS NOW, CNN, and Politico from the White House for their reporting on him, a sharp escalation in his antagonism toward the press.
GM is making parts for Patriot missiles now
GM is now making housing components for Patriot missile interceptors. It delivered the first batch just 22 days after signing a contract with Lockheed Martin. GM expects its defense subsidiary to generate nearly $700 million this year. General Motors is adding missile parts to its manufacturing résumé.
I grew up in the US, and my husband grew up in the UK. Here are 15 differences that surprise us most
I grew up in the US, and my husband grew up in the UK — we've noticed many differences. In the UK, eggs are not refrigerated, and ordering a coffee won't get you what you'd get in the US. Things normal to me in the US aren't in the UK, like celebrating Halloween or tipping bartenders. I was born and raised on the East Coast of the United States. After moving to Scotland in the fall of 2017, I met my husband and settled into life in the United Kingdom as an expat for several years.
We want to hear how you’re using personal AI agents
AI leaders say their products could bring forth the end of humanity. In the meantime, you can download their AI agents, give them all your info, and ask them to do stuff. Business Insider wants to hear from you about how you're using these new, perhaps risky, tools. Personal AI agents that can do everything from booking hotels to organizing your calendar are the hot new thing — risks be damned. Muse, Meta's new AI agent, shot to the top of Apple's App Store on Friday after launching last week.
Oracle document spells out what laid-off workers get in severance, stock, and bonuses
Oracle started a new round of job cuts this week. An internal document spells out more details what those employees get in severance, stocks, and bonuses. The cuts come as Oracle continues an aggressive AI infrastructure buildout. Oracle employees caught in the company's latest round of layoffs now know exactly what they'll leave behind and what they'll take with them.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are back in the UK, but they’re still not working royals. Here are the 11 family members on duty
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle aren't working royals despite living in the UK again. There are 11 working family members in the British royal family. A majority of those members are older than 75, including King Charles and Queen Camilla. Though the royal family itself is growing, the number of people who work for the British monarchy might be smaller than you think. Working royals represent the monarchy at royal engagements, from charitable events to state ceremonies.
Meta’s CTO doesn’t want a few ‘bad actors’ to spoil your view of Meta glasses
“I don’t want the discourse to be entirely shaped by this kind of relatively small number of bad actors,” said Meta CTO Andrew “Boz” Bosworth.
I used to think getting healthier required more discipline. Moving abroad showed me I actually needed a change of scene
For years, I dealt with symptoms related to seasonal allergies while trying to eat well on a budget. Moving to the Caribbean shifted how I view my health and gave me better access to fresh produce. I'm not magically "cured" by any means, but living somewhere new shifted my mindset and habits. On the seventh morning of a $135 "respiratory cleanse," I stood in my Atlanta kitchen staring at five bottles of pills and raw vegetables. The plan required I take pills six times a day for 21 days and eat only raw food.
Disney has a new tech chief — read the memo from CEO Josh D'Amaro
Disney has hired an AI CEO as its first chief technology officer. Karandeep Anand joins from Character.AI, which got a cease-and-desist letter from Disney last fall. Read CEO Josh D'Amaro's full memo to employees below. Disney has hired its first-ever companywide tech chief as its leadership shuffle under CEO Josh D'Amaro continues. Karandeep Anand is joining Disney as chief technology officer and a senior EVP, D'Amaro told employees on Friday. "Karandeep brings a rare mix of experience across infrastructure, consumer technology, and AI,"
Ukraine is testing homemade remote-controlled buggies for the first time to supply troops this winter
Ukraine is testing homemade remote-controlled buggies for battlefield logistics. The vehicles are meant to keep troops supplied through winter conditions. Kyiv is pushing more robots and autonomous systems to the front lines. Ukraine is testing homemade, remotely controlled off-road buggies for the first time, Kyiv disclosed on Friday, as the country looks for reliable ways to supply troops this coming winter.
These 5 states are home to America's richest billionaires
Forbes published its 2026 list of the top 400 billionaires in the US on Tuesday. The billionaires have net worths of at least $4.4 billion, and 249 of them live across 5 states. California has the highest concentration of the billionaires listed. Some of the richest people on Earth live in the United States. In fact, the US has the largest share of the world's billionaires, home to nearly one-third of them. But the bar for reaching the upper echelons of American wealth is higher than ever.
The internet belongs to the AI agents now
AI agents are flooding the web, changing who, or what, uses the internet. Businesses are racing to adapt as bots browse, shop, negotiate, and buy online. The next battle online may be over which AI agents websites choose to let in. I visited the CEO of a major startup in SF last week. He recounted a tale that blew my mind. His company recently put a new product online but hadn't done a big launch or any marketing. Within a week or two, it got at least a million signups. Barely any humans even knew about it.
The Pope’s AI advisor says the technology can be worse for kids than cocaine
A friar who advises the pope on AI has warned about its effects on young minds. Paolo Benanti said it "could be much, much worse than the addiction of nicotine or sugar or cocaine." Pope Leo has made AI a central concern of his pontificate. AI's impact on young minds can be worse than an addiction to nicotine or cocaine, said a moral theologian who advises the pope. In a Wednesday interview with the BBC's "Newsnight," Paolo Benanti said AI technologies could be "super manipulation tools."
Photos show people lining up around the world for the iPhone 18 Pro launch
The iPhone 18 Pro is here. Per usual, iPhone fever is global. From Sydney to Manhattan, fans are lining up at Apple stores. The iPhone 18 Pro is more expensive but gets fancier camera tools. Fans of the folding iPhone Duo have to wait until October. As the sun rises across the world, it's casting light on long queues outside Apple stores. Friday is launch day for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. That's left a trail of fans gathered outside Apple stores, hoping to be among the first to leave with the company's newest phone.
I’m a New Yorker who spent 2 days in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. 8 things surprised me about Arizona’s wealth hub
As an NYC resident, I didn't expect a luxury suburban lifestyle in the desert to appeal to me. But my 48-hour trip to Arizona's millionaire hot spot was full of surprises. Scottsdale and Paradise Valley wooed me with walkable pockets, hillside estates, and short commutes. I'd been to Phoenix many times, but I had never ventured 15 miles east to Arizona's millionaire enclave until April 2024. I flew from my home in NYC to the familiar Southwestern city to spend 48 hours in two nearby suburbs — Scottsdale and Paradise Valley.
I visited the ‘Venice of the Alps,’ Lake Annecy. I think it’s going to be the next big European destination for Americans
I traveled to Lake Annecy, which has a great mix of adventure, breathtaking views, and history. It was easy to get around, with good public transport and cycle paths. I think it could be the next great Eurotrip destination for Americans. Move over, Lake Como. Nestled in the French Alps, I found Lake Annecy to be the perfect stop on a trip to France or Europe more broadly, especially if you love the outdoors. I traveled from London to Lake Annecy for a week with friends at the beginning of September.
I’m a single mom who runs a small business. When I needed to expand, I hired a business partner who is my exact opposite
I run a small business in the Hamptons and have been interested in growing it. I started working with a business partner who thinks and operates completely differently from me. He has helped me grow my business because he turned my ideas and access into growth. I have always known how to get an idea off the ground. As the founder of East End Taste, a Hamptons-based events company, I had built my career through relationships, creativity, instinct, and determination.
I moved from Los Angeles to Barcelona. Here are 11 things that surprised me most
About six years ago, I moved from Los Angeles to Barcelona and began building a life in Spain. Barcelona is beautiful, and I've been surprised by some of the local holiday traditions. I also wasn't expecting some eating customs, like sandwiches for breakfast and 9 p.m. dinners.
I ranked 5 Burger King cheeseburgers from worst to best. The winner was a great value
I tried five cheeseburgers from Burger King, including the Whopper and the Bacon King. I thought the Triple Whopper was less flavorful than some of the smaller, cheaper burgers. The Whopper impressed me with its flame-grilled patty and classic cheeseburger toppings. It's National Cheeseburger Day, and I've been around the burger block. Of all the fast-food burgers I've tried, Burger King's cheesy, flame-grilled burgers consistently rank among my favorites.
Here’s what top Disney execs told employees about its major streaming leadership shake-up
Disney promoted product and tech chief Adam Smith to head of the streaming business. Smith was the co-president of streaming with Joe Earley, who's moving over to the TV side. Read the memos about the leadership changes from Smith and creative chief Dana Walden. Disney unveiled a major leadership shake-up, and a pair of memos to employees shed some light on the company's thinking.
I’m 38 and was thrilled to finally have a boyfriend to bring on a family vacation. I still decided to go without him
At 38, I was so excited to finally have a boyfriend to bring to my family vacation. Although I loved the idea of bringing him along, I decided to go alone. Not taking him allowed me to focus on my loved ones, and ultimately strengthened our relationship. Last year, when my dad told me that he and my aunt were planning our first extended family vacation in decades, my stomach sank. Not because I didn't want to see my relatives, but because I knew I'd be the only single person on the trip.
I’ve lived in Florida for 25 years. Here’s why I think fall is the best time to visit
I've lived in Florida for 25 years and believe fall is the best time of year to visit. The temperatures and humidity drop in the fall, making outdoor activities feel more enjoyable. With the peak summer rush over, many hotels or theme parks offer seasonal discounts. Summer in Florida can often bring intense heat, humidity, and crowded attractions. However, the fall season tells a completely different story. The change of season often brings cooler weather, fewer tourists, and many fun activities and festivals.
I’ve lived in the Netherlands for 15 years. Skip Amsterdam and head to these charming, lesser-known places
I've lived in the Netherlands for 15 years and traveled all over the country. As much as I love Amsterdam, the smaller towns here have really stolen my heart. I love visiting the historic city of Medemblik, and Veere has some of my favorite views. After 15 years here, one of the things I love most about living in the Netherlands is how easy it is to travel around the country, and how day-trip (dagje weg) culture is ingrained in Dutch life. Have half a day free? Just jump on the train and go somewhere.
I tried easy weeknight pasta recipes by Ina Garten and Ree Drummond. One earned a spot in my dinner rotation
I tried easy pasta recipes from Ina Garten and Ree Drummond for a weeknight dinner. Garten's five-ingredient tomato pasta is practically no-cook. Drummond's creamy sausage pasta is a cheesy one-pan dinner ready in just 30 minutes. When temperatures start to drop, few things quite hit the spot like an easy pasta dinner, especially on busy workweek nights or during the back-to-school rush.
Meet San Francisco’s ‘permanent underclass’ — and the ones who think they still have a shot
For non-techies and small-business owners, the city is starting to feel like an exclusive party they can’t afford to get into.
I loved raising little kids. Now that mine are 11 and 15, parenting is much more chill
I look back fondly on the time when my kids were little. However, now that they're 11 and 15, motherhood has changed. I like this version of being a parent, too. "I just want to hug you forever." As those words spilled from my 3-year-old's mouth, I wanted to stay in that moment for eternity. One day, he'll wake up and realize there's a whole world out there, I thought, and hugging me will be a memory from his childhood. Eight years later, I can still feel that hug.
The ‘Godfather of AI’ backs a new watchdog plan to track OpenAI and Anthropic’s AI risks from the inside
AI leaders Sam Altman and Dario Amodei recently committed to bringing in third-party evaluators. A group of AI evaluation groups laid out the conditions they want OpenAI and Anthropic to meet. Computer science pioneers Geoffrey Hinton and Stuart Russell signed the letter. OpenAI and Anthropic have been calling for AI-risk watchdogs, and they just got their response.
Meta’s personal AI agent Muse soars to the top of the App Store
Meta's Muse app tops Apple's US App Store, surpassing ChatGPT. Muse's AI capabilities include booking, shopping, and integrating with popular services. Users report successful cost-saving tasks, but some face challenges with Meta's Muse AI agent. Mark Zuckerberg's ambition to bring "personal superintelligence" to everyone may be taking shape, one download at a time. Muse from Meta, the company's new personal AI agent, has climbed to No. 1 among free apps on Apple's US App Store, ahead of ChatGPT.
We’re told Gen Z is redefining adulthood. Sometimes I think we just can’t afford the old definition
I'm almost 26 and have built a career I'm proud of as a travel journalist. Many of my friends have good jobs but can't afford homes, weddings, or children. I worry my generation is growing older before getting the adulthood we expected. In the weeks that followed high school graduation, I recall the collective panic among some of my girl friends already worrying that their time was running out — since in their mind, the timer just started.
The 20 best airlines in the world, ranked by passengers
The aviation rating company Skytrax announced its 2026 World Airline Awards on Friday. Flyers evaluated airlines on factors like cleanliness, lounges, and offerings in different classes. Singapore Airlines was named the world's best airline for the sixth time. And the Oscar for best airline goes to… The aviation rating company Skytrax announced the winners of its annual 2026 World Airline Awards, known as "the Oscars of the aviation industry," on Friday.
Wear the bright outfit. This shoe founder says standing out helped her succeed
Marina Larroudé is the cofounder of the celebrity-loved shoe brand Larroudé. Her work wardrobe is colorful, practical, and often secondhand.
The US Army doesn’t want soldiers trying to figure out new tech right before heading into combat training
The Army has new guidance for when soldiers get unfamiliar technology. Leaders say new drones and other tech shouldn't arrive just before major combat training. Soldiers will now get months to learn new technology before key exercises. US soldiers are experimenting with a growing number of new technologies, particularly drones, but Army leaders say that there is a limit to how much troops can take on at once and still keep their focus on training for war.
NATO trainers say Ukraine’s rapid wartime pace is spotlighting just how slowly the West moves in peacetime
NATO trainers say Ukraine's wartime pace is exposing Western bureaucracy. Operation Legio is reshaping how allies think about speed and innovation. Leaders say peacetime processes won't work in a future major war. Working with Ukraine's soldiers has shown NATO trainers how far Western peacetime processes often lag behind the pace of a military fighting for its survival.
When did spontaneous phone calls become rude?
Younger generations simply aren't picking up the phone. That's OK — they're not doing much calling, either. How, and when, did spontaneous phone calls become rude? For the younger generations raised with smartphones, there is one phone feature they often avoid at all costs: the call button. The ubiquity of smartphones means that ringing someone up has become just one option among many. Now, we can send a text, email, DM, or voice note, and actual calls have fallen out of favor.
Warren Buffett is stepping down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman. Here’s a look at his remarkable career
Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. The legendary investor, who recently turned 96, bought his first stock at 11 and built a $1 trillion company. Buffett made billions by investing in stocks like Coca-Cola and buying businesses like Geico. It's the end of a legendary investing era. Berkshire Hathaway announced today that Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman. Buffett, who recently turned 96, retired from his role as CEO at the turn of the year.
I love my 4 kids and my 4 dogs, but sometimes I just need to shut the door on all of them
I first started retreating to my room when I was recovering from surgery after breast cancer. Eight years have passed, but I still see my room as a place for peace and quiet. If my door is closed, my kids know to go to their dad if they need something, and not to disturb me. My bedroom has become my escape, my sanctuary, my necessary respite from the hustle and bustle of a big family, including four kids and four rescue dogs.
A doctor shares his 5-step routine for preventing cancer
An oncologist said simple habits help him reduce the risk of developing cancer long-term. He focuses on diet, exercise, and health screenings while reducing stress and exposure to toxins. His best advice is to start small with consistent habits and build your healthy routine over time. Every day, you're making hundreds of small decisions that might be exposing you to a higher risk of cancer. A few simple tweaks to your routine can help give you the best chance of preventing cancer, according to Dr.
Morgan Stanley exec Lindsey Coleman thinks networking is too transactional. Here’s her advice on building relationships
Lindsey Coleman has spent decades rising up at Morgan Stanley, partly because of her relationships. She said "networking" gets the calculus wrong and shared what she thinks works instead. Coleman, who was one of BI's inaugural rising stars, said AI raises the bar for interpersonal skills. When someone asks Lindsey Coleman to get coffee with their kid, a simple ask will tell her a lot about the young person's level of interest in her job: read three articles or studies that we can talk about. "People want to take the free coffee.
A Darth Vader costume, a poem, and droning noise: Americans get creative to protest Flock cameras and data centers
What do Darth Vader, Dr. Doom, and The Lorax have in common? People have dressed up as them to protest license-plate reader cameras and data centers.
I flew to Barcelona to freeze my eggs for under $4,500. Being alone for the hard parts was the price I didn’t calculate
I traveled to Barcelona a week after my 40th birthday to freeze my eggs. I saw the procedure as a way to give my future self more reproductive options. I ultimately froze eight eggs and plan to undergo another round. It was a week after my 40th birthday, September 2025. I was celebrating by freezing my eggs in Barcelona, where the price could be less than a year's worth of Botox in New York. I told myself it would be a vacation: tapas, sunbathing, a few glasses of Rioja, and the opportunity for future Jennys to chill in a Spanish freezer.
How friends turned $2,000 into a $30 million financial education company
Before Britt Baker and Laurie-Anne King even launched their financial-education business, they had $40,000 in sales.
AI is the butt of the joke
BI spoke to stand-up comedians who joke about AI. They all reported one core rule from their audiences: you must make fun of AI. It's funny because it's everywhere, they said. It's not a good joke writer, though. Comedian Sabrina Jalees tells Business Insider she's been peeing her whole life. Recently, she wondered if that could be an economic opportunity. "I feel like within my soul is a long lineage of people that belong on 'Shark Tank,' whether they're securing the deal or not," she said.
Demand for cybersecurity pros with AI skills is reaching a 'fever pitch'
Tech leaders, including Box's Aaron Levie, have said that AI will lead to more cybersecurity jobs. A Cloudflare exec said the war for talent with deep AI and security expertise has hit a "fever pitch." AI is creating more threat and defense capabilities, leading to changes to cybersecurity work. Cybersecurity may be AI's next big jobs boom. Box CEO Aaron Levie recently posted on X that AI for cybersecurity "is about to go vertical" as models become increasingly capable of finding and exploiting vulnerabilities.
Waiting for a better job and housing market? You could be waiting a while
Waiting for a better job or housing market? You could be waiting a while. Hiring is near Great Recession lows, while home affordability is near its worst in decades. If this is the new normal, Americans may have to rethink their career and housing plans. If you've been waiting for a better time to find a job or buy a home, brace yourself: Things might not get much better anytime soon. Two years ago, I wrote about an economy divided between Americans who'd locked in jobs and homes when conditions were favorable versus those who didn't.
I always wanted grandchildren. AI and an uncertain future have complicated that dream
I've spent nearly 40 years worrying about the safety of my two children. My kids are grown, but AI has given me a new reason to worry about them. I feel guilty about the uncertain world my generation is leaving behind. When I thought about all the things that I, as a mother, should warn my children against, protect them from, perhaps even apologize for, Artificial Intelligence was not among them. I am a Generation Jones mother with two millennial children in their 30s, and the end of the world is nigh.
I’m job searching in my 50s after a 17-year career break. I feel like I’m sending my résumé into a black hole
Natalie Strawn quit her job at Adobe in 2009 and hasn't been in the job market since. Seventeen years since her last job, she's looking for work or self-employment opportunities. She said she needs to find a job by January, when changes to Medicaid requirements take effect. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Natalie Strawn, a 52-year-old stay-at-home mom of two in Colorado who is going back to the workforce 17 years after quitting her job at Adobe.
I moved from Indiana to New Mexico for a sunnier life. My social life, mood, and physical activity level have gotten a major uplift
Jagdish Khubchandani moved from Indiana to New Mexico in 2020 for a better climate and lifestyle. Khubchandani's move to New Mexico improved his social life and personal happiness. He does miss the connectivity of Indiana and says that most things were cheaper in the Midwest. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jagdish Khubchandani, a 47-year-old professor of public health in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It's been edited for length and clarity.
Why ‘DOAC’ star Steven Bartlett says he can’t do his job without X — and isn’t a Mark Zuckerberg fan
Star podcaster Steven Bartlett favors X to keep up with a fast-paced news cycle. He also expressed concern that AI would accelerate the decline of creators' social reach. That's why he's focusing on building direct relationships with his audience through events and more. "The Diary of a CEO" host Steven Bartlett is close to catching Joe Rogan in subscribers on YouTube and has become the No. 1 business podcast on Spotify in the US. But when it comes to staying up on the news, it's X that he prizes.
OpenAI is offering engineers up to $500,000 in salary as it pushes into robotics
OpenAI has 27 robotics jobs listed on its careers page, up from 11 in May. Base salaries for the roles reach as high as $500,000 a year. The postings point to plans to build robot hardware, data systems, and AI in-house. OpenAI is offering robotics engineers up to half a million dollars a year in base salaries as it builds out its robotics efforts. The company has 27 robotics jobs listed on its careers page, up from 11 in May, spanning hardware, software, data collection, and prototyping, according to Business Insider's review.
Oracle exec tells workers that its own AI rollout didn’t go so smoothly
Oracle has spent years building infrastructure for the AI boom. As recently as a year ago, it hadn't found broad internal uses for the tools, its co-CEO said. That changed this spring when Oracle rolled out OpenAI tools and reached 80% adoption. Oracle spent billions over the past two years helping other companies run AI. Its own companywide AI rollout came much later.
A dietitian with eczema shares the 3 simple ways she lowers inflammation for clearer skin — without restrictive eating
Rakhi Roy Chowdhury, a registered dietitian in Florida, has had eczema since childhood. Her skin didn't improve until she tried an anti-inflammatory diet and improved her gut health. She aims to eat 30 grams of fiber a day and follows the "80/20" rule for sugar and alcohol. Before she became a dietitian, Rakhi Roy Chowdhury wanted to be an actor. Her eczema flare-ups got in the way. "It was pretty much a geographic patchy map of eczema that was all over my body," Chowdhury, 36, told Business Insider.
A renowned computer scientist once skeptical of the AI singularity now says humanity is ‘certainly at risk’
Scott Aaronson is a theoretical computer scientist who previously worked at OpenAI on AI safety. In a blog, Aaronson wrote that he believes the "AI Singularity" has arrived. Aaronson didn't say if AI will wipe out humanity, but wrote that the transformative phase has begun. A lot of X posts, prose, and proselytizing have been spilled on the internet recently about the impending AI apocalypse and whether we've passed the point of no return.
‘Godfather of AI’ says the US has one year to try to regulate AI before it gets ‘out of control’
The "Godfather of AI" warns lawmakers may have only about a year to regulate advanced AI. Geoffrey Hinton says AI systems are starting to build smarter versions of itself. His warning comes as Silicon Valley's AI elite push to pace frontier AI. US lawmakers may have only about a year to put meaningful guardrails around artificial intelligence before AI advances to the point where it could become "out of control," warned the "Godfather of AI."
Taboola is buying a rival adtech company to gain a bigger foothold with lucrative finance clients
Taboola is eyeing a bigger slice of the adtech market. It has made an offer to acquire fellow adtech firm Dianomi. The deal would help it clinch new premium publisher partnerships and blue-chip finance ad clients. Taboola is expanding its empire. The adtech company exclusively told CMO Insider it has made an offer to acquire Dianomi, a fellow adtech firm specializing in the finance space. Similar to Taboola, Dianomi offers an ad network that places sponsored-content widgets across publisher websites.
This tiny cybersecurity startup managed to hack OpenAI using Claude
Hacktron, a small cybersecurity startup, hacked into OpenAI's codebase with the help of Claude. The company flagged vulnerabilities in OpenAI's systems and was paid $6,500 for the discovery. The potential for malicious AI agents to go unchecked has recently spurred fears of an AI apocalypse. A small AI startup used Claude to hack into OpenAI's internal codebase shortly after the OpenAI Hugging Face hack.
China’s AI price war is entering a new phase
China's AI price war is moving beyond blanket token price cuts, BofA says. Companies are increasingly competing on the cost of completing AI tasks, not processing tokens. US export controls accelerated China's AI push, fueling fiercer domestic competition. China's AI price war is moving beyond blanket token price cuts as companies increasingly compete on the cost of getting artificial intelligence systems to finish tasks, according to a Bank of America report published Thursday.
Oprah Winfrey says people-pleasing led her to make a career decision she knew was wrong
Oprah Winfrey says she let people-pleasing get in the way of a big career decision. She ignored her intuition because she was afraid of what others would think. The fallout made 2012 "one of the worst years" of her life, she said. Oprah Winfrey, 72, said she made a career decision she knew was wrong, simply because she didn't want to disappoint others. Speaking on Thursday's episode of "The Mel Robbins Podcast," Winfrey reflected on the difficult early years of OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.
We quit our jobs to travel the world. Now my wife and I run her family’s farm in South Korea
Eight years ago, Kang "Kay" Soo-il left his job at Samsung after feeling burned out. He reconnected with Lily, a childhood friend; they married and spent two years traveling the world. Now they run her family farm in rural South Korea — but his advice to corporate-job quitters: "Don't do it!" This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kang "Kay" Soo-il, a 39-year-old South Korean national who quit his job and traveled, before returning home to run a farm. It has been edited for length and clarity.
Anthropic says Claude is now leading more than a quarter of its AI research
Claude now leads 26% of Anthropic's AI R&D work, up from 1% in March. Anthropic said that humans still supervise Claude and that it is not fully autonomous. The company said metrics reporting could help monitor how close AI is to improving on its own. Claude is taking on a growing share of the work behind Anthropic's next-generation AI. Anthropic said in a Thursday blog post that Claude now "leads" 26% of its AI research and development work, meaning the chatbot can complete most of a task from a high-level prompt while a human supervises.
Netflix’s ‘Monster’ gives Lizzie Borden a lover and partner in crime. History doesn’t
The latest season of Netflix's "Monster" tells the story of Lizzie Borden. Borden was tried and acquitted for the hatchet murders of her father and stepmother in 1892. Ryan Murphy's "Monster" portrays Borden and her maid as the killers and as lovers. From Jeffrey Dahmer to the Menendez brothers to Ed Gein, Ryan Murphy's "Monster" series on Netflix is all about famous killers.
Amazon’s big, new delivery push targets Walmart’s biggest advantage, Bank of America says
Amazon's 1,000-hub plan aims to close Walmart's proximity advantage. Bank of America analysts say Amazon's same-day delivery service is "very important strategically." Faster delivery and automation could extend Amazon's retail-margin gains, the bank said. Amazon's plan for more than 1,000 same-day fulfillment centers is fundamentally an attempt to close Walmart's long-held proximity advantage, Bank of America analysts wrote in a research note.
A televangelist’s nephew reveals what he saw and why he left the flock
Costi Hinn, nephew of Benny Hinn, grew up in a lavish televangelist family lifestyle. Costi challenges Benny Hinn's ministry, calling it a 'scam' and rejecting the prosperity gospel. Costi is now a pastor who promotes transparency and criticizes televangelist practices. Costi Hinn describes his upbringing as "Beamers, Benz's, and Bentley's." His family's nearly 10,000-square-foot home had an indoor hot tub, a pool, a steam room, and a sport court, he says.
Apple Store pioneer Ron Johnson on leading with kindness and working with Steve Jobs
When Ron Johnson joined Apple in 2000, he was tasked with developing the brand's physical stores. Apple Stores eventually grew into retail giants, but at the time they were a risky bet, as conventional wisdom predicted online shopping would replace in-person stores.
Jeremy Strong emailed Mark Zuckerberg before playing him in ‘The Social Reckoning’ — and he responded
"The Social Reckoning" tells the story of Frances Haugen, a Facebook engineer turned whistleblower. The movie is written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, and is a companion piece to "The Social Network." The movie opens in theaters on October 9. Sixteen years ago, David Fincher wowed audiences with the dorm-room origin story of Facebook with "The Social Network."
Hegseth’s focus on fitness and grooming is back in the spotlight ahead of another big speech
Pete Hegseth is reportedly seeking only fit, impeccably groomed, and high-performing troops for another unusual military gathering at Quantico.
OpenAI takes its AI fight with Anthropic to Big Law
OpenAI launched Astra for Law to target the legal industry with advanced AI tools for lawyers. OpenAI aims to outpace its biggest rival, Anthropic, with tailored AI legal solutions. OpenAI is collaborating with legal tech firms to add its latest Astra model into Harvey and Legora. OpenAI is taking its seat at the counsel table. On Thursday, the company announced Astra for Law, its long-awaited offering for legal work.
The house where Lizzie Borden’s parents were murdered is now a B&B. Take a look inside
Lizzie Borden's former home was sold in 2021 for nearly $2 million. The home's dark past has made it a popular New England attraction for true-crime fans. Now operating as a B&B, the home has eight bedrooms and furnishings from the 1800s. In December 1892, Lizzie Borden was arrested on suspicion of killing her father and stepmother with a hatchet in their Fall River, Massachusetts, home. Nearly 10 months after her arrest, Borden was acquitted of the crimes, in part because prosecutors lacked physical evidence linking her to the killings.
McKinsey wants ambitious technologists, not just MBAs
McKinsey QuantumBlack leader Ben Ellencweig said the firm is embracing a more technical talent pool. "Our recruiting changed dramatically in the last few years," Ellencweig told BI. McKinsey isn't the only firm shifting its talent base. EY has also expanded from accountants. Once famous for its ties to business schools, McKinsey is casting a wider net to meet its needs. For decades, an MBA was one of the clearest routes into elite consulting.
Uber employees say AI is doing everything from writing support chat responses to answering questions in Slack
Some laid-off Uber employees say that AI was playing a bigger role in their day-to-day work. They used AI tools to respond to customer service messages and answer questions posted in Slack. Uber said its latest layoffs were about reducing "management layers" and didn't mention AI. At Uber, AI does everything from answering employees' questions in Slack to writing the response you get when you message customer service during a ride.
Alex Karp says the AI safety debate is really about nationalizing AI labs
Alex Karp argues that AI companies are collecting intellectual property. Karp told CNBC that AI companies could face lawsuits over the intellectual property they collect. He said those liability risks could ultimately force AI labs to seek nationalization. Alex Karp says there's more to Anthropic's plea for government regulation than safety.
Universal says it plans to release the documentary Elon Musk hates in theaters
Comcast’s Universal is going ahead with plans to show a new Elon Musk documentary in theaters outside the US, the company says.
Billionaire investor David Einhorn says younger people are too ‘impatient’ to build wealth or buy a house
Einhorn said on a recent podcast appearance that younger people are more focused on speculating in the market than building wealth or saving for a home.
Instacart should be worried about DoorDash and Uber’s new deal
Uber Eats and DoorDash struck new partnerships with Costco this week. Both deals increase competition with Instacart. All three delivery services are vying to deliver your weekly grocery haul to your door. There's a battle brewing at Costco, and it's not over parking spaces. The warehouse retailer will offer delivery across the US through DoorDash. The companies already worked together in Puerto Rico and some international markets, DoorDash said on Thursday.
The PR playbook Sydney Sweeney and tradwives both love to use
Sydney Sweeney and tradwife influencers seem to be deploying a similar PR strategy. Both post content that depicts divisive stereotypes, but plead ignorance when asked about it. PR strategists said they likely know what they're doing and are capitalizing on the outrage. Sydney Sweeney on a billboard in Times Square in her birthday suit and a tradwife milking a cow in a prairie-style dress have more in common than you might think. They both use a tactic we'll call "outrage then deny."
Florida is no longer the best state to retire. See why Wyoming is now the place to spend your golden years
Move over, Florida: Wyoming was ranked the best state for retirement in a WalletHub analysis. It narrowly beat the Sunshine State because of its affordability and quality of life. But Wyoming isn't for every retiree; it has a lower healthcare score and harsh winters. Known for its year-round sunshine, recreational activities, and famous retirement villages, Florida is often seen as the best choice for retirees.
The guy who wrote the surprisingly sexual toy pumpkin song wants you to know it wasn't AI
Parents are upset about seductive lyrics in “Jabberin’ Jack,” a pumpkin toy. We talked to the song’s writer, Peter McEvilley, about the controversy.
How televangelists actually work, according to a pastor
Costi Hinn is an American pastor and author known for publicly criticizing the "prosperity gospel" televangelism model popularized by his uncle, Benny Hinn.
Codie Sanchez has an ‘intense’ approach to meetings and 3 rules she swears by
Entrepreneur Codie Sanchez said she has an "intense" approach to meetings. To eliminate performative work, she says people can leave meetings at any time. The founder of Contrarian Thinking talks about that and other topics in her new book. Entrepreneur and creator Codie Sanchez knows she has a "kind of intense" approach to meetings. "Meetings should only be for people who need to be in them, because nobody wants more meetings than you need," she said. "So I'm always asking: Does everybody at this meeting need to be in here?"
AI is fueling 'off-the-charts' anxiety among tech workers, says Menlo Ventures partner
Get a job in tech, they said. You'll be set for life, they said. Then came AI. Now workers are questioning if conventional careers in tech can last, says a Menlo Ventures partner. The blistering pace of AI is fueling intense anxiety among tech workers about their careers and futures. That's according to Deedy Das, a partner at venture capital firm Menlo Ventures, who cited his conversations with people across the tech industry. Das said the recurring concerns he heard were workers struggling to keep up with a barrage of tech breakthroughs,
We stayed at an all-inclusive family resort in Europe. It wasn’t the break I expected, but I’d do it again
My family of four stayed at an all-inclusive resort in Europe: Almhof Family Resort and Spa. Our stay included meals, childcare, and a ton of indoor and outdoor activities our kids loved. I thought we'd utilize the childcare more, but I'm glad we spent time together as a family. This past July, my husband and I decided to end our two-week trip to Poland and the Czech Republic with four nights at an all-inclusive resort in the Austrian Alps.
My husband is an NFL star. I still don’t understand the rules of the game
Kandra Mathieu married Tyrann Mathieu, former safety for the New Orleans Saints, in March 2026. She told Business Insider that the logistics of football "go completely over my head." The 27-year-old said her husband and family had become "recluses" since he retired from the NFL. This story is based on an interview with Kandra Mathieu, 27, from New Orleans. She is married to retired NFL player Tyrann Mathieu, 34. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity. My mom was always a die-hard fan of the New Orleans Saints.
The 25 colleges where students study the most hours a week, ranked
College students all over the country are studying hard, but some are putting in more hours. The Princeton Review surveyed students about the number of hours they study a week. The survey found the most studious college is the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Depending on which college you attend, you might spend more time hitting the books than your peers elsewhere.
NATO is shifting from air policing to a new ‘360-degree’ defense as drone and missile threats grow, official says
NATO is rolling out a new approach to its air defense operations. The focus is shifting away from air policing missions and toward a more holistic approach. The transition, which began roughly a year ago, comes amid a rise in violations of NATO airspace. NATO is pursuing a new approach to its air defense operations across Europe, shifting focus away from traditional air policing missions and toward a 360-degree strategy, an alliance official said.
I’ve spent 190 hours on long-haul flights. I have 11 rules for surviving 6-plus hours stuck in economy
Booking the aisle seat is worth getting up every time your neighbor has to use the bathroom. Don't rely on the airline to feed or entertain you. This is my long-haul flight survival guide for passengers like me who are always stuck in economy. I've spent six days of my life traveling between NYC and Guam — days because the journey across the Pacific takes 24 hours. Each time, the day includes two back-to-back long-haul flights, one medium-length flight, two long layovers, and a grueling 14-hour time change.
Are AI bots like Instinct and Meta's Muse going to shop for you? And what happens if they do?
The AI industry has been promising that bots will shop for you for years. So far, that hasn't happened — but it looks like services like Instinct and Meta's Muse could make it a reality. If that does happen, it could be a big deal for shoppers — but an even bigger deal for Amazon. The big news in AI is that some people in AI think AI may destroy the world. And now the topic has broken through to regular people who couldn't tell you what an LLM is.
What is effective altruism? The AI-linked philosophy popular in Silicon Valley and opposed by Trump
Effective altruism is back in the spotlight amid a fight over AI safety and regulation. Its central idea is that people should use evidence and reason to choose how they give away money. Trump officials have accused effective altruists of using fears around AI to slow US innovation. Effective altruism is having another moment in the spotlight, three years after Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto collapse first put the movement on the map.
An unremarkable soccer team has become an unexpected diplomatic tool in Canada’s trade war with the US
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is a big soccer fan, and he's using it as a diplomatic tool. Carney and Britain's prime minister support the same team, Everton, and watched a game together. It could be a canny move as Canada seeks to tighten ties with Europe amid its spat with Trump. If Canada wants to become more European, it may help to start with the continent's most beloved pastime: soccer. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his British counterpart Andy Burnham watched Everton beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 on Wednesday.
10 swaps you should make in your living room, according to an interior designer with over 25 years of experience
Interior designer Jade Joyner shared some of her best tips for upgrading a living room. The designer recommended replacing mismatched throws with coordinating blankets. She also suggested occasionally switching up your living-room layout to keep things fresh. When it comes to upgrading a living room, a small change can make all the difference — just ask the experts. For inspiration, we spoke to Jade Joyner, an interior designer with over 25 years of experience and cofounder of Metal + Petal, a bespoke high-end design firm.
My childhood pen pal and I grew up on different continents. After 30 years of friendship, we finally met in person
This year, I traveled to Ghana and met my childhood pen pal after 30 years of friendship. We initially started writing to each other in second grade as a class assignment. I was nervous our in-person conversation would fall flat, but we picked up right where we left off. When I was 8 years old, my second-grade class participated in a pen pal assignment that matched me with a girl named Naa Ashirifia from Ghana.
I raised 3 kids. At 70, caring for my 102-year-old mom feels like having a newborn again
Barbara Marcanti cares for her 102-year-old mother full-time. Marcanti's mom moved to live with her, avoiding costly caregiver expenses. Marcanti has tried to preserve her mom's independence, though there have been sacrifices. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Barbara Marcanti who is caring for her 102-year-old mother. Marcanti said she has no regrets about how she's approached caregiving, though she said the work has weighed her down. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. I was a mom to three children.
I left city life to move to an island with fewer than 50 people. Two years and a baby later, I have no plans to leave
Two years ago, I left Glasgow for the Isle of Rum, a Scottish island with fewer than 50 people. At first, there were some tough adjustments, like the lack of on-island healthcare. However, the close-knit community here is really special — and helped me feel ready to have a baby. I can see the mountains from my bedroom window. In the warmer months, the hillside is green, lush with free-flowing grass and dotted with bruising heather bushes. Red deer graze lazily, and the herons nest in the tall trees.
Google has to make big changes to its advertising empire. Here's what a judge ruled — minus the jargon
Google avoided a breakup, but it still has to make big changes to its adtech empire. It faces a series of behavioral remedies after it was found to have run an illegal adtech monopoly. Here's what they mean for Google and the other players in the ad market. Google won't have to break up its ad adtech empire, but there's a long list of changes it will have to make after being found liable for illegally monopolizing certain online ad markets.
Montessori school gave our daughter a great start. We still switched to a public school for first grade
Our daughter attended a Montessori school for preschool and kindergarten. Getting a Montessori education was great for her, but we still switched to public school. While there are some things about it I don't love, it was the right choice for our family. Kindergarten — a monumental milestone in childhood — was a dream year for our daughter. She won the lottery to attend a public Montessori charter school, a schooling option we felt lucky to have in our small mountain city.
I hire a ‘party helper’ for $15 an hour whenever we host. Now, I actually enjoy entertaining
For a long time, hosting was stressful for me and could even cause strain on my marriage. Once we began hiring one of our babysitters as a "party helper," hosting became easier and more fun. For $15 an hour, she helps us clean, decorate, grab last-minute essentials, and more. Our 6-year-old birthday-party guests and their parents will arrive in 15 minutes (plus that one family who always shows up early and asks, "What can we do to help?" For starters, please don't come early.) I'm in the kitchen digging through drawers for birthday candles.
I went from school principal to Anthropologie employee. The step down was exactly what I needed
Renee Devore spent 25 years in education before realizing she couldn't keep going. Devore quit without another career or a partner to financially support her. Working at Anthropologie gave her space to figure out who she was without her title. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Renee Devore. It has been edited for length and clarity. In 2022, I was working in Anthropologie in the mall when a woman approached me, looking surprised, and asked me why I was working in retail.
Tech leaders say a kill switch won’t be enough to stop rogue superintelligent AI
The idea of a kill switch to stop rogue AI is gaining momentum in Congress as fears grow. But AI leaders say it may not be the magic bullet that some policymakers are hoping for. An emergency failsafe isn't a "panacea," Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said. AI goes out of control. It's launching a devastating cyberattack. Flip a kill switch, and the AI goes offline. Problem solved. Or is it? AI leaders and researchers say a kill switch may not be the silver bullet some policymakers are hoping for.
Inside the Viking-themed NATO camp where Ukrainian troops train for the front
Ukrainian troops are training for war at a sprawling NATO camp in eastern Poland. The Viking-themed base features trench networks, a mock village, and drone labs. The camp is constantly updated with lessons from the war in Ukraine. CAMP JOMSBORG, POLAND — Ukrainian soldiers are training to combat Russia's ongoing invasion of their country at a Viking-themed camp purpose-built on NATO soil.
I always dreamed of having 4 kids. After becoming a mom, I only want 1
I loved growing up in a big family and always thought I'd have multiple kids when I got older. Now, I think my husband and I are one-and-done. I love our life and our family, but I still mourn what could have been. Growing up, I dreamed of one day having a big family, just like the one I came from. My three siblings and I are all about two years apart in age. I always loved that when we went to places like Disneyland, we were evenly split and that each of us always paired off with one of our siblings for playtime.
JPMorgan rolls out Claude changes: $2,000 spending limits and extra security
Internal messages on Teams show some engineers who use Claude have $2,000 monthly spending limits. The cap coincides with a new coding architecture for some engineers using Claude, "Devspace." Devspace restricts Claude's access to employees' credentials and ability to interact with firm systems. JPMorgan has launched $2,000 monthly spending limits for some employees using Claude Code, internal messages seen by Business Insider show.
What to do with your money if we’re really heading for an AI apocalypse
While some investing experts touted cash and gold, one wealth manager said relationships will be the “asset that matters most” in a doomsday scenario.
Anthropic’s new $405K role shows where AI hiring is heading next
Anthropic posted a job listing for an engineer on its "Claudification" team. It pays up to $405,000. The job includes building and directing AI agents to help run Anthropic's sales operation. It's one of many new roles that have emerged in the AI era, some of which combine disciplines. Welcome to the AI era, where job postings are getting more niche — and more interdisciplinary. Anthropic recently posted a remote-friendly "Staff Software Engineer" role for its GTM AI Engineering, or "Claudification" team.
Shopify CEO says employees’ ‘slop grenades’ are making more work for everyone else
Tobias Lütke, Shopify's CEO, says he hates "slop grenades." They're poorly vetted, AI-generated material that forces coworkers to review, fix, or summarize. Shopify has embraced AI internally, but Lütke says humans must remain responsible for quality. AI makes tech jobs easier. Right? Not always, Shopify CEO Tobias Lütke said during an interview on "The Knowledge Project" podcast, released on Tuesday. His take: AI helps employees produce more material, more quickly — without taking responsibility for whether it is useful or correct.
I’m the editor in chief of Allure. I have multiple side hustles and keep my life organized on Post-its
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jessica Cruel, the 37-year-old editor in chief of Allure Magazine, who lives in Newark, New Jersey. It has been edited for length and clarity.
Inside Good Good's Callaway ad crisis, which led to exec exits and lost partners
The stars of YouTube supergroup Good Good could hardly contain their enthusiasm as they unveiled an expansive partnership with one of golf's best-known names: Callaway.
A startup founder was arrested on charges of using VC money to pay for her house and a Caribbean wedding
Shiloh Luckey raised millions from top venture investors to build a tax-compliance startup. She was arrested in Fort Lauderdale and could face the possibility of up to 60 years in prison. The company's seed round was led by Craft Ventures, the firm cofounded by White House advisor David Sacks. Shiloh Luckey raised millions from top venture investors to build a tax-compliance startup and regularly offered personal finance advice to her thousands of TikTok followers.
3 big takeaways on aging, beauty, and work from Maye Musk’s new memoir
Maye Musk reflects on starting over and late-career milestones in her new memoir, "Timeless." In it, she wrote that embracing her gray hair opened doors she never expected. At 78, she sees aging as an expansion of possibility, not a narrowing of it. Maye Musk may be best known as the mother of Elon Musk, the world's richest person. But at 78, she has also built a career of her own as a dietitian, model, author, and public speaker.
Silicon Smokers: Meet the tech founders who think that cigarettes are their edge
Stephen Campbell knows the cigarettes didn't land him one of his biggest deals, but they certainly lit the match.
Maye Musk says she still had to mediate Elon and Kimbal’s fights after they became startup founders
Maye Musk released a new memoir, "Timeless," on September 15. In it, she wrote that she mediated disputes between her sons, Elon and Kimbal Musk, as they built Zip2. She wrote that she took on domestic labor because her sons "wouldn't stop to take care of themselves." Maye Musk said she helped her sons navigate the early days of building their startup, Zip2. In her memoir, "Timeless," released September 15, Maye described her sons' differing management styles and the family meetings she held to help them work through disagreements.
Trump threatens trade with Europe if it makes Canada an associate member of the EU
The EU has proposed making Canada its first associate member, drawing a tariff threat from President Donald Trump.
This tech founder says prompting AI agents is a lot like managing people
Ivan Burazin, CEO of AI firm Daytona, has been pushing his team to build more AI agents. He's found that people who have managed people are way better at prompting AI agents. They know how to communicate exactly what they want, he said. The best managers of AI agents may be people who have already managed humans, one AI founder said. Ivan Burazin, the cofounder and CEO of New York-based AI firm Daytona, has a team of about 30 people across teams in the US and Europe.
OpenAI launches a new framework to track and investigate rogue AI agents
OpenAI launched a framework for publicly reporting model misalignment. OpenAI also released six reports of concerning agent behaviors observed during training and testing. OpenAI said some models left instructions to hide mistakes or bypass normal constraints. OpenAI is putting its misbehaving models on the record.
What smart people in business and economics are saying about the Fed interest rate hike
The Fed raised rates by a quarter point, its first hike in three years. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said the move would not immediately lower individual prices. Here is what economists and analysts say could come next. Markets and analysts are abuzz over the first Fed interest-rate hike since the second Trump administration. On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve raised rates by a quarter point, its first hike in three years, as officials sought to curb inflation.
I’m an American mom raising 2 kids in Italy. Parenting here is completely different
I was born and raised in New York City, but moved to Italy in my 20s. Raising kids here has been very different than my American upbringing. School lunches, schedules, and family involvement look very different here. I was born and raised in New York City and moved to Italy when I was 24 years old. For a little over twelve years, Italy has been my home, and I've built a life here. I have two children, an 8-year-old daughter and a 3-year-old son. Both of them have spent their entire lives in Italy.
A detailed look at the ’60 Minutes’ ratings drop shows the problem facing Bari Weiss
The season debut of "60 Minutes" saw a 20% drop in viewership from last year's premiere. Did viewers not stick around, or did they not watch in the first place? Detailed viewership data offers clues about the issues facing "60 Minutes" and CBS News boss Bari Weiss. What does the drop in viewers for the "60 Minutes" season premiere mean for CBS News' top editor, Bari Weiss? A look at the granular ratings data provides some clues.
What people at SF’s largest tech conference are actually worried about (Hint: Not an AI takeover)
Fears about AI's catastrophic risks exploded into the mainstream online this week. On the ground at the Dreamforce 2026 conference, attendees weren't at all concerned. People have other worries about AI beyond the hypothetical of existential danger. I decided to hit the pavement at Salesforce's gigantic Dreamforce conference to ask tech-minded people about AI's catastrophic risk. Turns out, it's not all AI gloom and doom — that's only if you're looking online.
Our London house swap saved us money. The bigger payoff was watching my teenager grow up
We did a house swap. My friend's family came to the suburbs of NY, and we went to London. Our 15-year-old daughter immediately took to inner-city life. She negotiated the Underground and browsed street markets alone, embracing her independence. I was enjoying lunch with a friend during my summer vacation in London when she asked about the whereabouts of the rest of the family. My husband and tween son were at a museum, I told her.
Trump calls for slashing interest rates to ‘1% or less’ after the Fed’s first hike in 3 years
The Fed hiked interest rates by a quarter point on September 16. President Donald Trump wants to cut, writing on Truth Social that rates should be 1% or less. Chair Kevin Warsh might face more political pressure from the White House. The Fed hiked interest rates for the first time in three years — and President Donald Trump isn't thrilled. "Interest Rates in the United States should be 1%, or less, because we are the Best Credit in the World — BY FAR," he wrote on Truth Social. "Our Country is BOOMING with new Investment!"
Meta is learning a lesson about camera glasses that Google learned more than 10 years ago
Wearing a camera is controversial. Google figured this out the hard way with its infamous Google Glass. Over 10 years later, Meta is learning the same lesson. Meta is now reportedly working on camera-free AI glasses. It's a good idea, but it's hard to put the genie back in the bottle. Meta is cooking up camera-free glasses, according to a new report. And why shouldn't they? After all, wearing a camera on your face has always been a tough sell — just ask Google.
Elon Musk’s companies ordered to explain why they dropped antitrust claims against Apple
A conservative Trump appointee ordered Musk’s firms to reveal deals with Apple after dropping antitrust claims. OpenAI remains in the lawsuit.
Meet Bettina Trump: the Palm Beach socialite, model, and influencer married to Donald Trump Jr
Donald Trump Jr., 48, and Bettina Trump, 39, celebrated their wedding in the Bahamas in May. Bettina Trump, a socialite, model, and influencer, comes from a prominent Palm Beach family. She was linked to Trump Jr. in September 2024, and they announced their engagement in December 2025. Bettina Anderson was already well-known in Palm Beach, Florida, for her fashion modeling, her passion for environmental conservation and charity work, and her prominent banking family. Then, she became Mrs. Trump.
See Elon Musk’s properties over the years, from Bel Air mansions to his secret house in Texas
Elon Musk made headlines in 2020 after announcing he was selling all of his homes. Until then, Musk lived lavishly in several properties in California and Texas. He succeeded in selling most of his known portfolio, but has purchased a few more homes since. In 2020, Elon Musk wrote on X that he was selling "almost all physical possessions" and would no longer own a house. The South African-born billionaire and SpaceX CEO had amassed a sizable California real estate portfolio, at one point owning multiple homes in the same neighborhood.
Why Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour — and why fans are asking for refunds
Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour is at the center of a major controversy. Opening act Macklemore was dropped after delivering a pro-Palestine speech, sparking backlash. Now, every other opening act has left the tour, prompting some fans to demand a refund. Ed Sheeran and Macklemore are all over the headlines this week — and no, you didn't somehow wake up in 2013, listening to "Thrift Shop" and "The A Team" on the radio.
3 takeaways for what the first Fed hike in 3 years means for your wallet
The Fed opted to hike rates at the September meeting, the first in three years. Warsh said inflation rates are the Fed's top priority, despite trade and geopolitical shocks. The new chair is committed to independence and declined to comment on Trump. Kevin Warsh is taking a big swing at America's inflation problem. Alongside the Federal Open Market Committee, the new central bank chair opted to hike rates by a quarter point on Wednesday.
Reid Hoffman dismisses AI doomers: ‘Look at me, I’m Cassandra’
Reid Hoffman says the existential risks of AI are "remote and controllable." Hoffman said instead of slowing down, frontier labs need to "steer" better. What do you think about the AI safety debate? Reid Hoffman isn't here for your take about AI is going to kill everyone.
I worked red carpets and toured with country stars. Then losing my dad made me rethink my dream career
I lost my dad days after Hurricane Sandy destroyed our family home. His death pushed me to leave a music career that was burning me out. I built a travel-writing career around our shared love of Disney, food, and travel. In 2012, I was working in a career that many would consider a dream. I was a publicist in the Country music industry. As a lifelong lover of music and a classically trained pianist at New York University, it was thrilling.
Congress is going to war with Jeffrey Epstein patron Leon Black over NDAs
Rep. James Comer introduced a bill that would allow sexual abuse victims to break NDAs. The House Oversight Committee, which he chairs, is investigating Jeffrey Epstein and his associates. The committee voted to hold Leon Black in contempt after he refused to turn over all his NDAs. The chair of a congressional committee trying to pry non-disclosure agreements from billionaire Leon Black for its Jeffrey Epstein investigation proposed a bill on Wednesday that would allow victims of sexual abuse to break NDAs. Rep.
Why Siri AI isn’t automatic after your iOS 27 update
The iOS 27 update rolled out to iPhones starting on Monday. The biggest change is Siri AI. Siri AI has a waitlist. iPhone users are reporting wait times ranging from four hours to two days. A colleague got the full update. His review: It's a huge improvement, featuring a wonky voice. Apple released iOS 27 on Monday. Many iPhone users will have to wait a little longer for its most anticipated feature. Siri AI, Apple's ambitious overhaul of its virtual assistant, does not automatically arrive with the software update.
Airplane parts need thorough inspections, and AI can help — but only if data is up to snuff
Safran partners with Loopr AI to enhance defect detection in aviation manufacturing processes. Loopr AI uses synthetic data to improve inspection accuracy and efficiency for Safran's parts. Safran's new AI system reduces inspection time and costly defect recalls. When parts inspectors at the aviation manufacturer Safran received a toilet lid that the company just manufactured, they used to spend 20 to 30 minutes examining it.
Ed Sheeran resale ticket prices slide as the Macklemore fallout grows
Ed Sheeran resale ticket prices are down, according to the site Ticketdata. Tickets in Philadelphia are down 17% over three days, the site found. The drop-off comes after Macklemore was removed from Sheeran's tour following his "Free Palestine" comments. Ed Sheeran's resale ticket market is going red. Ticket prices for Sheeran's LOOP Tour have been slipping on resale markets, according to the site Ticketdata. Of his next 10 dates, nine have seen price decreases in the last three days, the site showed.
Professional men are still obsessed with the quarter-zip. Here’s why
We all know about the quarter-zip, but it just won't die. Apparently, there are reasons millennial and Gen Zers have embraced it as a workwear staple. Brands like Brooks Brothers and Peter Millar told Business Insider why it appeals to young buyers. As a young(ish) millennial whose style of dress has been described as ranging from hedge fund intern to European literature Ph.D. candidate, I like to see what my male peers are wearing. If one enduring trend has struck me recently, it's the quarter-zip.
Anthropic official says she’s hearing from her mom about AI safety
A top Anthropic official said she's hearing from her mom about AI safety. Sarah Heck, Anthropic's head of public policy, said: "This moment has really seized lots of folks." Are you paying more attention to AI safety? AI executives are hearing from just about everyone about AI safety. "My mom has entered the group chat as an AI safety advocate," Anthropic's head of public policy, Sarah Heck, said during a live interview Wednesday at Politico's Decoded Summit in Washington. "This moment has really seized lots of folks."
I spent $500 to have my own room on a 30-hour Amtrak ride. Take a look inside the 20-square-foot private cabin
This 20-square-foot train cabin was my home for 30 hours. I spent $500 for the private space aboard an Amtrak train from NYC to Miami. Take a look around the tiny hotel room on the rails. I'll never forget my first Amtrak roomette. Before I'd spent roughly 200 hours on overnight trains in the US and Europe, I had no idea what to expect on the 30-hour journey from New York City to Miami in October 2021. It was my first overnight Amtrak trip, and I was set on having a bed in a private space.
The happiest states in the US, ranked
Your level of happiness can be affected by external factors, such as work and community. A WalletHub study examined three different categories to determine which states are happiest. Here are the 50 states, ranked from the least to the most happy. Happiness may come from within, but external factors can still play a role in how happy you feel. Even if you're a glass-half-full kind of person, factors like financial security, access to healthcare, and community can also impact your well-being.
Amazon is upping its minimum hourly wage for operations workers — and offering employees a new Whole Foods discount
Amazon raised its minimum pay for workers at its warehouses and other core operations facilities. Employees will also now get a 20% discount at Whole Foods stores. Amazon has spent years building its grocery business. Now, it's benefiting employees. Amazon is upping its minimum pay for core operations workers to $20 an hour and giving all US workers new grocery discounts. The $1-an-hour raise applies to full-time employees, many of whom work in Amazon's warehouses picking, packing, and sorting orders.
We got another trailer for ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.’ Here’s everything we know about the film
Suzanne Collins' "Sunrise on the Reaping," published in 2025, is a prequel to "The Hunger Games." It's being adapted into a film, following Haymitch's experience as a tribute for District 12. Lionsgate released a new trailer for the movie showing Haymitch facing off against President Snow. A new dawn is rising in "The Hunger Games" universe (literally). "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" is set to hit theaters on November 20, taking fans back into the world of Panem.
The number of colleges getting rid of student debt is growing
Carleton College announced it is eliminating student loans from its financial aid packages. It joins a growing list of schools replacing student loans with grants and scholarships. The move is an effort to curb the spiraling student-debt burdens affecting millions of Americans. More colleges are reducing the burden of student loans after graduation.
I went to a quieter Greek island instead of Mykonos and Santorini. I got beautiful beaches without fighting the crowds
I skipped Greece's tourist hot spots like Mykonos and Santorini for the quiet island of Syros. It had stunning beaches, incredible food, and charming streets — all without overwhelming crowds. Overall, I never felt like I was competing for space, and it was more affordable than other islands. I've always dreamed of a Greek island holiday: swimming in the Aegean Sea, strolling down cobblestone streets by whitewashed buildings, and enjoying fresh olives, feta, and white wine on a sunny terrace.
A neuroscientist and psychiatrist shares 4 simple habits to protect brain aging
Dr. Gary Small is a neuroscientist and psychiatrist specializing in Alzheimer's prevention. He walks every day, listens to audiobooks to fall back asleep, and eats occasional "cheaties." However, he isn't too strict and doesn't want to "torture myself too much." Throughout a long career in researching the brain and Alzheimer's disease, Dr. Gary Small picked up a few longevity habits of his own.
The 25 highest-grossing book adaptations at the box office
Book adaptation movies are dominated by the fantasy genre. Business Insider compiled the 25 best-performing book adaptations using Box Office Mojo data. Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" film is the latest entry. Hollywood loves a book adaptation movie. Even better, a franchise of them. Book adaptations have grown significantly in popularity since the 1990s, which represented roughly 8% of major studio releases at the time. Today, they account for 70% of top-grossing films in theaters, according to 2024 data.
I’ve visited all 50 states solo, but there’s one region I keep coming back to in the fall
I've traveled to all 50 states and think the Midwest is the best part of the US to visit in autumn. The foliage is incredible, and there are lots of opportunities to take a scenic drive. Plus, the outdoor activities don't stop in the fall months. In my opinion, they only get better. After traveling solo through all 50 states, I've found that fall has a unique magic in every part of the country.
I grew up in New England. Fall is the best time to visit — but first-time tourists often make 4 avoidable mistakes
I grew up in New Hampshire, attended college in Vermont, and return to New England regularly. Fall is the best time to visit this region, but tourists often make preventable mistakes. I suggest staying careful and stocked with supplies on hikes, and double-checking GPS instructions. As a child in New Hampshire, my favorite season was always fall. Autumn meant mountains alight with fiery foliage, crisp air, and no mosquitoes. It was always the perfect time to squeeze in one last camping trip, visit my grandparents at their cabin in Vermont,
Live Q&A: Meet the former Apple executive who launched the company’s winning retail strategy
Apple Stores have been a huge win for the brand. What's the secret of their success? Former Apple exec Ron Johnson explains, and shares what's working — and what's not — in retail today. Scroll down to join our live Q&A on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. ET. When Ron Johnson joined Apple in 2000, conventional wisdom said the internet would soon make physical stores obsolete. Johnson thought otherwise.
I commute from NYC to Washington, DC, every week. It's not so bad — and even my long Amtrak rides have surprising perks
I live in New York City but work full-time in Washington, DC, in a hybrid role I enjoy. My job requires me to be in the office twice a week, so I take Amtrak trains and stay with family. I enjoy perks of living in NYC while growing my career in DC and doing freelance work on my commute. It's 5:52 a.m. in Moynihan Train Hall. I'm balancing a container of fruit and my water bottle in one hand while tightening the straps of a backpack that's weighed down by two laptops with the other.
Sam Altman says some AI accidents are ‘unavoidable’
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said some AI accidents are unavoidable as models grow more capable. He said AI should adopt the FAA and NTSB's culture of reporting and learning from accidents. His remarks come as AI safety researchers warn that frontier labs are "gambling with our lives." Sam Altman says some AI accidents are unavoidable, but it's how you learn from them.
I had a long-distance relationship for 3 years. We now live together, but our situation was perfect for my 20s
I met my partner, a Frenchman, while backpacking in Europe five years ago. When we fell in love, I was skeptical that a long-distance relationship was a good idea. Dating across the Atlantic set us up for long-term success and had surprising benefits in my 20s. In 2021, I met a handsome Frenchman in the lobby of a Lisbon hostel. At the time, I was 25, and he was 22. We had dinner together, and after a few weeks of flirting over WhatsApp, we agreed to meet again in Paris.
Why it feels like every brand is having a scandal right now
A version of this post appears in the CMO Insider newsletter. Sign up for Business Insider's weekly marketing newsletter. It was the summer of brand scandals — but not because marketers are suddenly more accident-prone. The reason: the internet has become highly attuned to brand missteps and apt to turn them into full-blown crises. This weekend, Hyrox was plunged into a reputational emergency after an athlete soiled herself during a race and was allowed to continue, sparking a wave of online complaints about hygiene. In the last few weeks,
We got a new clue about Xbox’s ad ambitions
A version of this post appears in the CMO Insider newsletter. Sign up for Business Insider's weekly marketing newsletter. You've just set down your Xbox controller after wiping out the final boss. Now, time for an ad! The folks at Patentlyze made me aware of a recent patent filing from Microsoft that hints at Xbox's in-game advertising ambitions. The filing, published earlier this month, outlines a concept for a content management system that would detect appropriate breaks in streaming gameplay — like completing a level — to insert an ad.
Grindr is betting big on IRL marketing. There’s a very digital reason
A version of this post appears in the CMO Insider newsletter. Sign up for Business Insider's weekly marketing newsletter. Grindr became one of the world's best-known dating brands by helping men meet each other using their phones. Its marketing dollars, on the other hand, are increasingly being deployed in the real world. Grindr CMO Tristan Pineiro told me that there are two pertinent — and digital — business reasons he's betting big on IRL.
The 20 biggest US airports ranked from worst to best, according to passengers
JD Power's North America Airport Satisfaction Study ranked "mega" airports on a 1,000-point scale. Canadian airports were omitted this year because JD Power changed its Canada sampling methodology. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport was ranked the top airport for the third year in a row. There are large airports, and then there are "mega airports."
Jensen Huang said China isn’t spending time debating the AI apocalypse. We are, the Chinese internet says
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said China isn't talking about AI doom in the same way as the West. Huang's comments became a trending topic on Weibo, the Chinese version of X. Chinese internet users had plenty to say about that. Jensen Huang's latest comments on China's approach to artificial intelligence are stirring debate on Chinese social media. Speaking onstage at the All-In Summit in Los Angeles on Monday, Huang said that people in China don't talk about AI doom in the same way as people in the West. "The narrative is much more practical.
Canada’s latest play in its trade fight with the US: it might join the EU as an ‘associate’ member
The European Union could welcome Canada as its first "associate" member, its leader said Wednesday. It comes as Canada seeks to strengthen its non-US relationships amid a trade fight with Trump. Canada-US trade talks collapsed last month, prompting tariffs from both sides of the border. Canada could become the European Union's first "associate member" as it looks to strengthen its international relationships amid escalating trade tensions with the US and President Donald Trump.
Researchers explain why you shouldn’t freak out about AI unleashing a killer virus
Warnings of an AI apocalypse have spread like wildfire since an Anthropic researcher quit last week. Jacob Coxon said OpenAI and Anthropic were "gambling with our lives" in the global AI race. Researchers say physical barriers make the bleakest outcomes, like a killer virus, less likely. Worried about an AI apocalypse? Some researchers say one of the most extreme versions of that scenario is overblown.
My sister and I are 10 years apart and used to hate each other. Our dynamic has totally changed over the years
For a while, I thought I'd be an only child, and I was fine with that. Then, when I was 10, my parents told me I'd soon be a big sister. My sister and I didn't get along when we were young, but our dynamic has changed over the years. When I think of my childhood, I often think of one thing: being an only child. I see myself as a blonde, curly-haired toddler who played alone with her toys. A girl who seemingly got all the attention from her parents and her family, and never, ever had to share.
Great news for sneaky people: iOS 27 lets you secretly hide your location sharing
Now you can temporarily "Hide My Location" on iPhones instead of fully revoking a contact's permission.
Tell us about the recruiters who are placing top tech talent
Business Insider is putting together a list of the top tech recruiters. We want to know which headhunters are most essential for getting a coveted tech job. Submit your nominations below by October 9. The AI race has created hyper demand for a select group of workers. Companies are clamoring for the top tech talent, offering staggering paychecks, equity, and cushy benefits to woo the most gifted technical hires. Who are the headhunters responsible for placing the most in-demand tech talent at the most in-demand companies?
A candidate brought her toddler to an interview. It didn't bother me — and she got the job
Recruiter Jalonni Weaver says job candidates shouldn't be penalized when life gets messy. She said she advanced a job seeker who interviewed alongside her toddler because the woman did well. Weaver says communication matters most and that she tries to put herself in every candidate's shoes. Jalonni Weaver is an in-house recruiter at a life insurance company in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. She's worked in the field since 2021. The following has been edited for brevity and clarity. I was interviewing a candidate for an early-career role.
Priscilla Chan says she and Mark Zuckerberg place limits on their daughter’s vibe coding
Priscilla Chan said she doesn't let her daughter vibe code products that are "open to the internet." "She wanted to build a dating site," Chan told Colossus. "That was a no." Mark Zuckerberg and his wife have long limited their children's access to technology. Mark Zuckerberg's daughter is vibe coding. Her mom isn't vibing with the open web. The Meta CEO has long set tech restrictions on his children.
An artist using AI to run her business explains why she isn’t worried about it replacing artists
Sara Wilczynska is a Google software engineer turned watercolor artist in San Diego. She uses AI to help her as a business owner with planning, bookkeeping, copyediting, and coaching. However, she says she has a clear boundary of not using AI to generate any of her actual artwork. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sara Wilczynska, a 41-year-old watercolor artist and founder of Swil Arts who lives in San Diego.
Goldman’s investment banking chief shares how she uses AI most — and how juniors should use it to get ahead
Kim Posnett, co-head of investment banking at Goldman, said AI "raises the bar" for client meetings. She said junior bankers need to strike the right balance with AI and offered five pieces of advice. Though AI can automate grunt work, Posnett said learning the technical basics remains important. Even the highest echelons of Goldman Sachs' investment bank are having to re-learn the art of the client meeting.
Flock cameras have a new opponent in Montana: a Senate candidate with a shotgun
A new campaign ad from Seth Bodnar, an Independent running for US Senate in Montana, targets Flock. Bodnar said he supports federal legislation to address privacy risks posed by Flock. "This isn't an issue that's about left or right," Bodnar said. Seth Bodnar pulls a shotgun from the back of his truck, lines up his mark on a tree stump with a bag of flour set behind, takes aim, and pulls the trigger. His target? A Flock camera. Or a stand-in for one at least.
Amazon’s next move could reshape how America shops — all over again
Amazon wants to build more than 1,000 same-day delivery facilities by 2031. The plan would put same-day hubs within 10 miles of most Amazon Prime customers in the US. The expansion could challenge Walmart's physical delivery advantage, and change shopping habits. Amazon is plotting an unprecedented expansion of its same-day delivery operation that could redraw the map of American retail and take on Walmart's biggest advantage in everyday shopping.
Parents are drowning in school apps
Carpool, grades, teacher announcements: There’s now an app for every school activity. And it’s baffling the parents who have to manage all the tech.
Tom Cruise, 64, says he saw himself as the ‘CEO’ of his life early on
Tom Cruise said he knew at a young age that he wanted to make movies. He wrote down his goals and the steps he needed to take to achieve them. The "Mission: Impossible" actor said his career moves were "not happenstance." Tom Cruise, 64, said it was his childhood dream to make movies, and he worked hard to make that dream a reality. Speaking to GQ in an interview published Tuesday, Cruise said he would map out the skills he needed to make films, breaking each one into actionable tasks. "What I did was write goals," Cruise said. "Still, it'
OpenAI's CFO says AI is replacing some jobs, but many are mundane ones
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar said AI is reducing the need for workers doing repetitive tasks. Friar said OpenAI uses AI for "mundane" finance work like credit checks. Friar said that with AI, the cost of each credit check fell from $200 to about $0.17. OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar said that AI is reducing the need for some workers, but only repetitive ones. In a Tuesday interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer on "Mad Money," Friar addressed AI use for efficiency at OpenAI, using her own finance department as an example.
Mark Zuckerberg says AI labs can slow down on their own when safety demands it
Mark Zuckerberg said AI labs don't need an industry-wide pact to slow down for safety. Zuckerberg said market pressure will make trust and alignment competitive advantages. Zuckerberg said Meta delayed its Muse model for months without asking rival labs to do the same. Mark Zuckerberg said AI companies don't need an industry-wide agreement to slow development when safety concerns emerge.
Target offers worker dress-code options harkening back to ’Tar-zhay
Target employees are getting a new line of approved apparel options for work. The collection, designed by style icon Isaac Mizrahi, features the company's trademark shade of red. "It's also to create that feeling of a little bit of swagger," Target's chief stores officer told BI. Target workers are getting a stylish new way to follow the retailer's dress code. The company said Tuesday it is offering employees access to a line of apparel in the bullseye's trademark red, designed by style icon Isaac Mizrahi.
Satya Nadella says there’s one ‘common sense’ rule AI companies need to follow
Satya Nadella said powerful AI should serve humanity and remain under human control. Teach leaders are weighing in on AI safety amid calls for slower development. Nadella said he welcomes third-party testing and that major bugs should halt development. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has a straightforward rule for companies building powerful AI: Keep people in charge. "We should do what it takes to build stuff that serves humanity first and is in human control," Nadella told the audience at the All-In Summit on Tuesday.
AI researcher whose apocalypse warning went viral outlines his disagreements with Anthropic leadership
Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon held an AMA on X. Coxon explained more about why he decided to leave Anthropic. He also poked fun at his short time at the AI giant. Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon detailed his disagreements with the AI giant during a Tuesday AMA on X. "If the race is inevitable you should not contribute," Coxon wrote. Coxon said that Anthropic leadership is wrong to follow a "consequentialist philosophy" about why it needs to participate in pushing the frontier of AI research.
’60 Minutes’ ratings tanked in the season debut under Bari Weiss
The new-look "60 Minutes" suffered a major decline in viewership in its season debut. New lead producer Nick Bilton and top editor Bari Weiss spent the summer updating the telecast. About 7.9 million people watched the episode, down from about 10 million last year. CBS News' "60 Minutes" is off to a rocky start on the viewership front under its new leadership. Ratings for the "60 Minutes" season premiere on Sunday night plunged more than 20% from last year, according to data from Nielsen.
Kennedy Center’s board voted to close until Trump’s name is added. See the history behind the landmark
The Trump-appointed Kennedy Center board voted to close the performing arts center on Tuesday. Trump renamed the center to the Trump Kennedy Center, then a federal judge ordered his name removed. Originally called the National Cultural Center, the name changed after Kennedy's 1963 assassination. The Trump-appointed board of the Kennedy Center voted to close the embattled performing arts center on Tuesday — the latest twist in the Trump administration's quest for control over the space.