Downdetector and Speedtest sold to Accenture for $1.2 billion
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Downdetector and Speedtest - the free platforms that allow people on the web to quickly check internet speeds or see if an online platform may be down - will soon have a new owner. On Tuesday, the consulting and IT services provider Accenture announced that i…
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150 million users later, Roblox competitor Rec Room is shutting down
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Rec Room, a Roblox-like social gaming platform that lets users create games and experiences for others to play, is shutting down on June 1st. Despite reaching more than 150 million players and creators and, at one point, being valued at $3.5 billion, the comp…
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OpenAI Reportedly Pivoting to a Focus on Business and Productivity Only
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An all-hands meeting, whose details leaked to the Wall Street Journal, made the AI juggernaut sound a bit desperate.
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At Palantir’s Developer Conference, AI Is Built to Win Wars
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As business soars, Palantir is doubling down on a vision of AI built for battlefield advantage—and attracting customers who agree.
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Labour calls for tax investigation into Reform's Tice
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It follows a newspaper report that Tice had avoided corporation tax worth hundreds of thousands of pounds.
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Arm’s CEO Insists the Market Needs His New CPU. It Could Piss Everyone Off
Wired
Arm just confirmed the rumors: It’s producing its own chip for the first time. CEO Rene Haas explains why this won’t alienate the many chipmakers who license the company’s designs.
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‘Corporate Murder’: Even Trump’s Former AI Advisor Thinks the Pentagon’s Fight Against Anthropic Is Bad
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"The machinery of our current republic seems to be in such disrepair that it is hard to see how it lasts," writes Dean Ball.
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Everyone hates Ticketmaster. Why’d Trump go easy on them?
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Today on Decoder, we’re talking about the major antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, and what it might mean for antitrust and competition law in general now that the Justice Department under Trump has decided to settle its part of the case. That’s even as m…
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Gas Prices Are Soaring. So Is the Demand for Used EVs
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Dealerships say they’re getting busier as the Iran war and the shipping crisis at the Strait of Hormuz drag on.
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Trump Administration Won’t Rule Out Further Action Against Anthropic
Wired
The White House is preparing an executive order targeting the AI startup, even as its earlier actions against the company face a major test in court.
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‘She’s Never Going to Age’: Porn Stars Are Embracing AI Clones to Stay Forever Young
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AI companion platforms like OhChat and SinfulX are offering adult creators digital twins, who are always at their peak and stay monetizing.
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Trump administration is allegedly collecting $10 billion on the TikTok deal
The Verge
In September, Donald Trump claimed that "the United States is getting a tremendous fee" for brokering the TikTok deal. Now sources tell the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times that fee is expected to be in the range of $10 billion. The money is suppose…
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OpenAI, in Desperate Need of a Win, Launches GPT-5.4
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The latest model is supposed to be a big step forward for AI agents.
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Gemini, Crypto.com Latest Crypto Firms to Blame Downsizing on AI
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Meanwhile, some companies have abandoned crypto entirely to focus on the higher profits available in AI.
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This Translator Will Help You Parse Your Boss’s Mind-Numbing LinkedIn Speak
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Turn that corpo gibberish into actionable communication, because someone has to actually run this place.
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You’ll Never Believe This but Elon Musk Doesn’t Get to Pay TSA Workers’ Salaries
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His oh-so generous offer was rejected by the government. He must be so mad!
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Judge sides with Anthropic to temporarily block the Pentagon’s ban
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After Anthropic's weeks-long standoff with the Pentagon, the company won one milestone: A judge granted Anthropic a preliminary injunction in its lawsuit, which sought to reverse its government blacklisting while the judicial process plays out. "The Departmen…
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Why OpenAI killed Sora
The Verge
On Tuesday morning, everything was business as usual at OpenAI. By the end of the day, the company had announced that it would scrap its video-generation app, Sora, and reverse plans for video generation inside ChatGPT; it would wind down a $1 billion Disney …
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Apple Releasing Two New iPhone Apps This Year
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Apple is expected to release two new iPhone apps this year, including an Apple Business app and a Siri app with chatbot-like functionality. With the Apple Business app, employees at businesses using the new Apple Business platform will be able to install…
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Ryan Kailath joins Business Insider as a Senior Editor on the Economy team.
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There Aren't a Lot of Reasons to Get Excited About a New Amazon Smartphone
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The company is reportedly building a new AI-powered mobile device. If Amazon follows through on the plan, experts warn it would be next to impossible to break into a crowded market.
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Between Jobs
The Verge
This is part of our package about Apple's 50th anniversary, read more here. It's a famous story on its way to becoming legendary: Apple cofounder Steve Jobs was pushed out of Apple in 1985, spent more than a decade in the wilderness, and then returned to Appl…
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Peter Thiel’s Cowgorithm-Powered Cattle Collar Company Raises $220 Million
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Moo-ve over, human tracking. We're doing cows.
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VR Just Took Another Massive Body Blow
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Rec Room, another popular virtual reality hangout, is shutting down—further proof that the metaverse is dead.
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Sony and Honda Cancel Their Big PlayStation-Integrated EV
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Another electric vehicle bites the dust.
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U.S. Considers Ban on Chinese Air Bags Blamed for Deaths of 10 People in Survivable Crashes
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said, "these substandard parts are killing American families."
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Efficient packing for a Royal Caribbean cruise is key. Discover how to fit essentials in a backpack and carry-on for a weeklong voyage.
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Anthropic is suing the Department of Defense
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Anthropic has sued the US government over its designation as a supply-chain risk, the latest move in a weekslong battle between it and the Pentagon over the acceptable use cases for its military AI tech. The suit, filed in a California district court, accuses…
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States’ anti-monopoly case against Live Nation continues Monday
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The Live Nation-Ticketmaster trial is back on. Dozens of states are expected to move forward with their claims against the company's alleged concert industry monopoly beginning on Monday, following a brief hearing on Friday. The Justice Department and a handf…
VisitAnduril president says defense tech companies have to 'create a monopoly' to survive
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Anduril president Matthew Steckman said that there were only one or two programs per category. "If you capture them, you have a business," he said.
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AI Czar David Sacks wants Trump to ‘get out’ of Iran
The Verge
David Sacks, the White House's AI and crypto czar, has warned that a continued war in Iran could be catastrophic. On the All In podcast, Sacks said that "we should try to find the off-ramp." He expressed concern that Iran could demolish oil and gas infrastruc…
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Kodiak CEO says making trucks drive themselves is only half the battle
The Verge
This year is shaping up to be a big one for self-driving trucks. In addition to Aurora's plan to deploy hundreds of autonomous big rigs and Waabi expanding into robotaxis, you've also got Kodiak AI aiming to launch its own fully driverless long-haul freight o…
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Meta is reportedly laying off up to 20 percent of its staff
The Verge
According to Reuters, Meta is looking to offset spending on AI and data centers with a massive round of layoffs. Sources familiar with the matter say the company could lay off as much as 20 percent of its staff, eliminating roughly 15,800 positions. That woul…
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Sony appears to be testing dynamic pricing on PlayStation games
The Verge
A site called PSprices has been tracking prices on Sony's digital game store and noticed something unusual: some games were being offered at different prices to different users. What's more, those offers are tracked in the PlayStation API with experiment iden…
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Bluesky CEO Jay Graber will step aside
The Verge
Jay Graber became the first CEO of Bluesky in 2021 when the network and its AT Protocol spun out from life as a Twitter research project to go independent, but now she's leaving that role, as reported previously by Wired. While venture capitalist and former A…
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Apple reduces App Store fees in China to ward off regulators
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Apple is cutting App Store developer fees in China from March 15th, dropping its typical commission on purchases from 30 percent down to 25 percent. The decision was made following "discussions with the Chinese regulator," according to Apple's announcement, s…
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Netflix is raising prices again
The Verge
Netflix's prices just went up, with its cheapest, ad-supported tier now reaching $8.99 / month, up from $7.99 / month, according to an updated support page spotted earlier by Android Authority. The standard and premium plans are also getting a hike, going fro…
VisitWolfgang Puck feeds 1,700 stars after the Oscars. He says the real challenge isn't the food.
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Wolfgang Puck leads the Governors Ball catering at the Oscars, managing challenges in the competitive catering industry.
VisitOur March Madness bracket is all business
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Business Insider kicks off its March Madness bracket, featuring eight top business trends, including SaaS, private credit, and robotics.
VisitI booked a bedroom and a roomette on the same overnight Amtrak train. The bedroom is worth the splurge for longer rides.
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I compared the roomette and bedroom accommodations on the California Zephyr, an overnight Amtrak train. The bedroom was twice as big.
VisitTikTok's global consumer marketing head is out as part of a new round of job cuts
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TikTok's consumer marketing lead Zuber Mohammed has left the company. He oversaw brand and creative marketing efforts.
VisitOne of the 'Finest Boys in Finance' no longer works at PwC
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Demarre Johnson, 23, and three others went viral for a flashy photo shoot in Interview magazine.
VisitA final showdown: tariffs vs longevity
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BI's March Madness bracket concludes with tariffs facing off against longevity.
VisitHow AI is helping solo founders make their first hires
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When two solopreneurs decided to make their first hires, they used artificial intelligence to make sure they were effective.
VisitPerplexity's CEO said he anticipates some 'temporary job displacement' because of AI — but there's a silver lining
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Aravind Srinivas said AI will lead to job cuts — and create small business opportunities.
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BBC not planning to use Johnson in 2026 coverage
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The BBC does not plan to use four-time Olympic gold medallist Michael Johnson in its athletics coverage this year.
VisitI explored an abandoned resort town in the Great Smoky Mountains, where the wealthy vacationed 100 years ago
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Elkmont Historic District was once a Tennessee ghost town. Now, 16 cabins have been preserved and restored, and are open to the public.
VisitWe bought a family business for $40,000 and moved to Boise. We are raising our daughter to know it's OK to take risks.
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We took a risk on a struggling business, lived in a trailer inside the warehouse, and slowly turned it into a success.
VisitTikTok's global marketing head is leaving
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Sofia Hernandez, TikTok's global head of marketing and partnerships, is leaving the company.
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The New ‘Backrooms’ Trailer Is Packed Full of Endless Dread
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Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve star in Kane Parson's new horror movie based on his viral YouTube series.
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TikTok Is Experiencing Oracle-Related Server Issues Again
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U.S. TikTok users were experiencing service disruptions Tuesday related to an Oracle Cloud Infrastructure issue. Something similar happened almost exactly a month ago.
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The great EV pullback: all the obstacles, cancellations, and delays
The Verge
The auto industry bet big on electric vehicles, but now those ambitious goals are falling apart. Demand was already slowing down when Donald Trump took office and took an ax to pro-EV policy: the elimination of the federal EV tax credit, kneecapping clean ene…
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From YouTube to real life: why Hashtag United want to go down
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After a decade of moving up the football pyramid, YouTube team Hashtag United want to be demoted. BBC Sport asks co-founder Spencer Owen: Why?
VisitA year later, two charts show how Liberation Day inflation panic actually panned out
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It's been a year since Liberation Day on April 2, 2025. Here's how tariff rates and inflation have evolved since then.
VisitHow AI could destroy — or save — humanity, according to former AI insiders
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Five former AI insiders debate whether artificial intelligence will erase jobs, reshape power, and unlock breakthroughs in medicine and education.
VisitHow US Army soldiers in Europe are readying for a possible trench war with Russia
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Business Insider got exclusive access to see how the US Army's Germany-based 2nd Cavalry Regiment is training for a possible war with Russia.
VisitWhy Fully Self-Driving Cars Are Almost Impossible
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Waymo, Tesla and others are racing to build a potentially trillion-dollar robotaxi business. We explore why self-driving cars are almost impossible.
VisitI ate at Red Lobster for the first time since its revamp. I miss Endless Shrimp, but I can't wait to go back.
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I tried Red Lobster's "Shrimp Your Way" meal and compared it to the chain's $30 endless shrimp. There were some improvements.
VisitI packed for a 7-day trip to Canada with just a backpack. Here are 6 items I'm glad I brought and 4 I wish I had.
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I traveled from NYC to Ontario and Québec, Canada, by train and bus. My packing list included quick-dry clothes and laundry sheets.
VisitThe most expensive foods we saw in the Oscars' back kitchen, from black truffles and caviar to wagyu beef and ahi tuna
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Wolfgang Puck leads the massive Governors Ball dinner, serving nearly 2,000 Hollywood attendees post-Oscars with luxury and comfort foods.
VisitOpenAI and Anthropic are turning to consultants to fight their battle over the enterprise market
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AI competition heats up as OpenAI and Anthropic form consulting partnerships to deploy AI at scale.
VisitAnthropic lawyer says the government is 'pressuring' companies to ditch the AI startup in favor of competitors
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A lawyer for Anthropic said the government is "pressuring" Anthropic customers to drop the provider amid its legal fight with the AI startup.
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JPMorgan announced a six-part plan to reignite the American Dream, as Americans have told Business Insider their faith in capitalism is eroding.
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Hasbro’s CEO has an AI Peppa Pig help design toys
The Verge
Today, I’m talking with Chris Cocks, CEO of Hasbro. You know, Hasbro — the toy and game company that makes some of the most iconic products in the world, from toy lines like Transformers and My Little Pony to board and tabletop games like Monopoly, Magic: The…
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Global News Podcast
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President says Iran will stop striking Gulf states if no attacks originate from them
VisitI spent 53 hours on the longest train ride in the US. Here are 10 ways I made the 2-night Amtrak trip more bearable.
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I endured a 53-hour ride on the California Zephyr, the longest Amtrak journey in the US. Here are 10 survival tips for overnight train travelers.
VisitI made a Michelin-starred chef's version of a McDonald's McMuffin. It only took 10 minutes and tasted way better than the original.
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The Michelin-starred chef's bacon and egg muffin was crunchy, cheesy, and moist. It tasted way better than a McDonald's McMuffin breakfast sandwich.
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Global News Podcast: US Senate blocks bid to limit Trump's powers for Iran war
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A resolution aimed at reining in Donald Trump's war powers has failed in the US Senate
VisitA full-time engineer with multiple side hustles found the most passive one: ATMs and vending machines earn him $1,500 a month for a few hours of work
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William Butterton doesn't believe in passive income, but he thinks he's found the closest thing: ATMs.
VisitSome Meta employees were told to work remotely for the day as layoffs loom
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The note comes as the company gears up for layoffs. Business Insider reported that some managers were tasked with drawing up cost-cutting plans.
VisitWhy Scott Galloway is leading a movement against Big Tech
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Scott Galloway is highlighting Big Tech's impact on young men, which he says is harmful, while also protesting President Trump's immigration policies.
VisitAmazon's cloud reboot shows the future of consulting in the AI era
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AWS ProServe's AI-driven consulting changes signal shifts for firms like PwC and EY. Industry adapts to AI, impacting hiring and workflows.
VisitColon cancer is getting younger. Watch out for these symptoms to help lower your risk.
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In this Saturday edition of Business Insider Today, we're talking about the warning signs of young colon cancer.
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Michael Greene, who runs Matthews Cafeteria, shares the highs and lows of managing a family business, and why his kids may not take over one day.
VisitI can't drink alcohol, but my husband can. It sparked a business idea.
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Natalie Chiu and her husband are both scientists and embrace different ways of thinking. Knowing each other's strengths and weaknesses helped them grow the business.
VisitA bracket full of robots, tariffs, and the push to live forever
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The business-focused March Madness bracket narrows to four trends: SaaSpocalypse, tariffs, longevity, and robotics.
VisitAtlanta 'Housewives' newcomer Pinky Cole breaks down what drove her to bankruptcy
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Slutty Vegan founder Aisha "Pinky" Cole testified under oath Thursday that "business debt" led her to file for personal bankruptcy protection.
VisitI left Goldman Sachs to build a small baking business. Here's how my time at the firm is giving me a leg up.
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Allison Sheehan left Goldman Sachs to build her "cake empire," but said her time on Wall Street has taught her crucial skills.
VisitHow Army paratroopers heading to Iran are trained to jump from airplanes
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The Pentagon is sending 2,000 Army paratroopers to the Middle East.
VisitCourt tosses out X's suit that accused major advertisers of illegally boycotting the Elon Musk-owned platform
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A US District Court judge dismissed X's case against big advertisers like Mars and Lego, citing lack of jurisdiction and failure to state a claim.
VisitHow have you used tech to support your or your parents' aging and caregiving journeys? We want to hear from you.
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Business Insider is looking to hear from older Americans using advanced tech to age better and children helping their parents age better with tech.
VisitI went to ClawCon, where OpenClaw obsessives ate free lobster tails and debated about AI
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On Wednesday, hundreds of OpenClaw fans packed tightly into a West Village event space to network, fan out, and munch on lobster tails.
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