
Business Insider43m ago
Canada could cut off electricity to the US, official says: 'Everything's on the table'
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said "everything's on the table" in the US-Canada trade war.
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Canada is ready to escalate the Canada-US trade war.
Ford said electricity, critical minerals, and fuel exports to the US could be leveraged.
Donald Trump also ramped up his rhetoric, threatening additional tariffs starting next year.
Canadians aren't playing around.
Doug Ford, premier of Ontario, Canada's most populous province, says Canad...
Business Insider3h ago
Canadians are doubling down on their American boycott after Trump's latest tariffs
Canadians told Business Insider that the breakdown in negotiations could reignite their boycott.
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Canadians recommitted to their boycott of American goods and travel as a trade war with the US escalates.
On Saturday, the US tariffs on some Canadian goods took effect, and Trump threatened additional auto tariffs.
Canadians spoke out across social media. Some told Business Insider they were committed to not buying American products.
Canadia...
Business Insider3h ago
Microsoft employees reveal how much cash they're burning on AI
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.
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A spreadsheet shows a dollar amount for monthly AI usage for hundreds of Microsoft employees.
Some employees typically share pay details when they learn about compensation this time of year.
The median AI usage amount among about 350 entries was $300 over 28 days.
Microsoft employees aren't just comparing salaries this year, they're comparing how much AI they use.
An internal spreadsheet viewed by Business Insider shows hundreds of emplo...
Business Insider5h ago
Amazon plots a new 'Tetromino' warehouse where robots tackle work that's notoriously hard to automate
An Amazon worker loads boxes into a delivery vehicle.
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Amazon's Tetromino project aims to fully automate delivery stations.
Amazon estimated more than $530 million in investment in Tetromino by 2029.
Amazon says warehouse automation is intended to improve safety and efficiency for workers.
Amazon is developing a new generation of highly automated warehouses that use AI and robotics to process packages at the final stop befo...
Business Insider5h ago
What smart people say about Trump’s escalating trade war with Canada
The US and Canada broke off negotiations on a new trade deal. Trump is retaliating on Monday with fresh tariffs.
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Trump threatened a fresh batch of tariffs on Canada after talks fell apart on Friday.
The new tariffs could impact cars, car parts, and steel. They're set to take effect on January 1.
BI compiled what experts are saying about the new trade war.
Big Canadian tariffs are making a comeback.
In Truth Social posts on Monday, President Donald Trump threate...
Business Insider6h ago
Everything you need to know about the Miss USA pageant
A new Miss USA will be crowned soon.
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Miss USA is a beauty pageant that started in 1952. The current titleholder is Audrey Eckert.
The pageant features a swimsuit, an evening gown, and an interview round. All women 18 and up can compete.
The 2026 Miss USA pageant is taking place on August 27 in Miami.
It's almost time to crown the next Miss USA.
The famous pageant has had a tumultuous few years, including rigging accusations and two queens giving up their cr...
Business Insider7h ago
The job market for entry-level workers in the UK hasn't been this tough in years
Graduate job postings in the UK hit their lowest levels in a decade, said job-matching platform Adzuna.
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UK graduate job vacancies fell 45.6% in July, hitting their lowest since April 2016.
Adzuna reports a decline in entry-level jobs, with increased competition for fewer openings.
AI and economic challenges are reshaping entry-level opportunities, impacting graduate roles.
The UK job market is looking grim for people fresh out of university.
Acco...
Business Insider8h ago
25 bizarre creatures from the bottom of the ocean that look like aliens
The carnivorous "death-ball' sponge.
ROV SuBastian/Schmidt Ocean Institute
Sea creatures have adapted to help them thrive in extreme environments.
Unusual features allow them to live thousands of feet below the surface.
Underwater robots give researchers a glimpse at some of these elusive, fascinating animals.
Ghosts, goblins, spiders, and wolves don't just show up in fairytales.
Some deep-sea creatures are named after frightening or mythical creatures thanks to their eerie appearances.
How...
Business Insider8h ago
The Pentagon’s new plan to track troops’ blast exposure and brain health has run into problems, watchdog says
An Army combat medic operates an intercranial hemorrhage assessment device during a Soldier touchpoint event
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The Pentagon faces challenges in monitoring troop brain health, a GAO report highlighting resource gaps says.
The effects of blast overpressure exposure can be jarring and have serious consequences.
The US military is struggling to conduct cognitive tests for blast exposure due to staffing and equipment shortages.
The Pentagon has struggled to...
Business Insider10h ago
WaPo has been ordered to rehire Karen Attiah, who was fired for posts about white men following Charlie Kirk's killing
Columnist Karen Attiah was wrongly fired by Jeff Bezos' The Washington Post, an arbitrator said.
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The Washington Post must rehire fired columnist Karen Attiah, an independent arbitrator said.
Attiah was dismissed after comments she made in the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's killing.
Firing Attiah was an "absolutely disproportional" punishment, the ruling said.
Karen Attiah is returning to The Washington Post in dramatic fashion....
Business Insider11h ago
Workers are rewriting their LinkedIn histories to add AI skills. Here's what they're dropping.
Workers are rewriting old LinkedIn entries to look more AI-ready, researchers say.
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US workers are rewriting their LinkedIn profiles to include AI skills and remove DEI mentions.
Researchers tracked 29.4 million US LinkedIn profiles and found one in five users revised old jobs.
"Workers modify their résumé to reflect what they believe employers want to hear," they said.
Workers are retrospectively adding AI skills to their LinkedIn profiles — whil...
Business Insider12h ago
Fanta is building its own Halloween universe after teaming up with Chucky and M3gan
Coca-Cola's Fanta is creating its own scary characters for Halloween as part of a world-building exercise.
Fanta
Coca-Cola's Fanta is styling itself as an entertainment brand with four new characters for Halloween.
The soda brand wants to build a "universe" of products and experiences that'll endure past Halloween.
It's a shift toward Fanta being a creator in its own right, not just a collaborator with Hollywood.
After doing tie-ins with iconic scary movie characters like Chucky and M3gan, ...
Business Insider13h ago
The best reinvention consultants can make in the AI era is to their pricing model
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Consultants are having an identity crisis.
AI's arrival has raised questions about the value consultants provide. And while people have always questioned what consultants actually do, the AI era has magnified the issue.
Consultants are rebranding themselves and overhauling how they pitch their services to clients. It's led to the rise ...
Business Insider15h ago
A struggling Brooklyn bakery was months from closing. Then a Meta engineer made it go viral.
Zbigniew Stankowski (left) stands with Shuayb Qureshi, a Meta employee, at Star Deli.
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A Meta engineer started making Instagram videos to rebuild his social life.
His videos went viral and helped struggling NYC restaurants attract customers.
Shuayb Qureshi says that helping businesses was a byproduct of his goal of connecting with people.
Shuayb Qureshi didn't know many people in New York, and his work at Meta made it hard for him to find new friends.
So, on a whim, the...
Business Insider15h ago
The Chinese internet is looking to the country's weirdest viral movie for hints at Ox Alpha's origins
A Chinese cow movie has become the prime lead in a mystery about an anonymous AI model.
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A mysterious free model, Ox Alpha, is making waves after it popped up on OpenRouter.
Chinese netizens have linked this mystery AI model to China's viral movie "Niu Lai."
Beyond the cow references, it remains unclear if the model has Chinese origins.
The internet is hard at work to uncover the origins of a mysterious model.
Last week, a new model named Ox Alpha popped up on ...
Business Insider19h ago
Taiwan's troops are training to fight China in ordinary neighborhoods as people go about their days
Taiwan's Han Kuang exercises are carried out right in the middle of neighborhoods and city streets.
Ann Wang/REUTERS
Taiwan held a slew of military exercises this month to simulate a Chinese invasion.
For 10 days and 9 nights, its troops skirmished and drilled in public view on city streets and alleys.
The island hopes to help people become familiar with the military and think about war scenarios.
TAIPEI — Phone in hand, the middle-aged woman gestured to the Taipei intersection, where an in...
Business Insider1d ago
Sam Altman says he's worried about AI being controlled by a few powerful players
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the power of AI could become concentrated among a handful of players.
Altman said fears about AI safety could lead people to trade their liberty.
He said AI should instead empower individuals and fuel a boom in small businesses.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he worries that AI will one day be controlled by a handful of companies, models, or people, leaving the vast majority of consumers without a say in ho...
Business Insider1d ago
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says data centers deserve the backlash they're getting: 'They basically dug their own grave'
Gov. Greg Abbott introduced new standards around data centers in Texas after community backlash.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the backlash data centers are getting from Americans is deserved.
Abbott, who earlier supported data center development in the state, has since changed his tune.
Politicians are navigating the data center debate ahead of the November midterm elections.
The AI industry is reaping what it sows, as far as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is concerned.
Abb...
Business Insider1d ago
My 90-year-old dad didn't want caregivers in his home. He ended up gaining friends.
The author with her 90-year-old father.
Courtesy of the author
My 90-year-old father's needs have changed as his health has declined.
My sister had been his primary caregiver, but our family required extra help.
Dad hired male carers who take turns to attend to him. It's worked out extraordinarily well.
My mother and father, ages 95 and 90, respectively, are proud to still live in their own home.
They enjoy a peaceful lifestyle that revolves around simple meals, afternoon trips into the Eng...
Business Insider1d ago
I created a viral AI watermark remover. I wasn't ready for all the attention.
Guillaume Meyer created a viral AI watermark remover.
Courtesy of Guillaume Meyer
Guillaume Meyer created "Watermarks Remover" after Anthropic's AI watermark announcement.
Meyer's open-source project gained viral attention after he published the tool online.
He believes AI watermarks create more problems than they solve, but he supports content attribution.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Guillaume Meyer, a Paris-based tech founder and creator of a viral open-source pr...
Business Insider2h ago
I took my daughter on a 'collegemoon' to Europe. It made my anticipatory grief about her leaving for school even stronger.
The author (right) took her daughter on a European vacation before she heads off to college this fall.
Courtesy of Kate Loweth.
We took a "collegemoon" to celebrate my daughter's accomplishments as she graduates high school.
The trip gave us precious time together before she leaves for college.
It also made me realize how much I'll miss her, even as I'm excited for her to take this next step.
My daughter is heading off to college in Southern California in late September, and I'm doing what ...
Business Insider3h ago
Mark Zuckerberg bought a castle in Ireland to add to his real estate collection. Here's a look at the rest of his portfolio.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has purchased over 10 properties.
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Mark Zuckerberg has been quietly snapping up massive chunks of real estate for years.
The tech billionaire has bought hundreds of acres of Hawaiian land.
He also recently bought a castle in Ireland.
Mark Zuckerberg has amassed a real estate portfolio that has easily exceeded $100 million, but, until recently, he kept it within the confines of the US.
A spokesperson for Zuckerberg confirmed to Business Insider...
Business Insider4h ago
Leaked Microsoft pay data shows how much hundreds of employees report making in AI, cloud, and other teams
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.
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Microsoft employees are starting to learn about their annual pay raises, stock awards, and bonuses.
Some of them shared the details in an internal spreadsheet meant to promote pay transparency.
Business Insider analyzed hundreds of US entries to gain insights into how Microsoft pays employees.
Microsoft employees are once again comparing notes on pay, and this year's numbers offer a rare look inside how the tech giant...
Business Insider5h ago
These are the 6 most annoying air traveler habits according to Americans, from wearing pajamas to reclining your seats
The most common complaint among those surveyed is cabin noise.
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42% of US survey respondents said flight etiquette has worsened in the past five years.
The most common complaint among respondents related to in-cabin noise.
The survey follows US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy's criticism of some flight behavior.
From seat-reclining disputes to disagreements over when it's OK to switch seats, many Americans say airline etiquet...
Business Insider6h ago
I made my kids a voice-mode AI tutor to help them with spelling and math. It saves me time to have more fun with them.
Chris Domanski programs specialized tutors to help his daughters improve in spelling and math.
Christopher Domanski
Chris Domanski, 41, noticed his daughters struggled in some areas in their progress reports.
He created a voice-controlled ChatGPT model to quiz them in spelling and math.
He also uses AI to digitize school handouts into a calendar and create drawing prompts for them.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Chris Domanski, 41, the director of business management ...
Business Insider6h ago
The most iconic breakfast restaurant in every state
From diners to brunch spots, here's the most famous place to grab breakfast in every state.
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Breakfast restaurants across the country are known for their loyal followings.
Café du Monde in New Orleans and Lou Mitchell's in Chicago are among the most iconic spots.
Here are the most famous or iconic breakfast restaurants in every state.
Breakfast is often cited as the most important meal of the day, so why waste it on a bowl of cereal?
Across the country, hole-in...
Business Insider7h ago
I made Ina Garten's fried-chicken sandwiches. They were fantastic — and the air fryer made the leftovers a hit, too.
I tried a fried-chicken sandwich recipe from Ina Garten.
Ted Berg
I tried making Ina Garten's recipe for fried-chicken sandwiches.
The sandwiches were delicious, but I didn't think the buttermilk-herb mayo added much.
I loved that the leftover chicken reheated beautifully in the air fryer.
I'm a big fan of fried-chicken sandwiches. But because I can easily order them when I'm at a restaurant or fast-food chain, I rarely make them at home.
I set out to change that recently when I came upon ...
Business Insider8h ago
The US Navy's next-gen missile breaks cover. It fits inside an F-35 and can threaten enemy aircraft over 280 miles away.
Four AIM-424 "Malice" missiles loaded on an F/A-18 fighter jet.
US Navy photo
The US Navy has unveiled a next-generation air-to-air missile.
The AIM-424 "Malice," which is in testing, can threaten enemy aircraft over a range of 280 miles.
Its development comes as the Pentagon pushes for greater air-to-air reach to counter China.
The US Navy has unveiled a new developmental air-to-air missile that can fit inside its F-35 stealth fighter jets and threaten enemy aircraft from over 280 miles aw...
Business Insider8h ago
LinkedIn's 'seems like AI slop' button is a hit
Hari Srinivasan, LinkedIn's chief product officer, said overall users are seeing "40% less views" of content the platform considers AI slop.
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LinkedIn is cracking down on suspected AI slop.
Its product exec said over 1 million users have reported possible AI slop, and views on suspected slop posts are down 40%.
Last month, LinkedIn rolled out a "seems like AI slop" button.
LinkedIn says AI slop posts aren't getting as many eyeballs as they used to — and suspected...
Business Insider10h ago
I'm a food writer who was born and raised in the UK. Here are 10 British dishes everyone should try in their lifetime.
I'm from the United Kingdom and have been writing about food for years — so, I know my way around the British classics and must-eat dishes around here.
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I was born and raised in the UK, and there are a few local bites and British dishes I recommend.
Everyone should try a Cornish pasty, cottage pie, and Sunday roast at least once.
Beans on toast, fish and chips, and Yorkshire pudding are classics.
The UK's modern food culture is seriously diverse and exciting. In o...
Business Insider11h ago
Thomson Reuters built its own AI model off Chinese tech to rely less on Claude
Thomson Reuters CEO Steve Hasker.
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Thomson Reuters built Thomson-1 with a "realigned" version of Alibaba's Qwen3.5 model.
Thomson-1 will save on costs, although it's not meant to replace Anthropic's Claude entirely.
Companies are increasingly turning to open-source Chinese models as high AI prices bite.
The Canadian data and legal giant Thomson Reuters wants to rely less on costly AI from Anthropic — and it turned to a Chinese open-so...
Business Insider12h ago
KPMG Australia's troubles deepen as it cuts 5% of its workforce
Bonanno has worked for KPMG for 10 years.
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KPMG Australia plans to lay off hundreds of employees.
Its consulting business has dropped 16.9% over the last year and the firm is facing a major scandal.
KPMG's US branch laid off 400 employees earlier in 2026.
KPMG Australia is laying off hundreds of staff amid a major whistleblower-led scandal and slowing demand for consulting.
The Big Four firm plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 5%, KPMG Austral...
Business Insider14h ago
How much should you be using AI in your job search? Recruiters and career coaches weigh in.
Lamar Rogers uses AI for many parts of his job search, but said he doesn't let it automatically apply to jobs on his behalf.
Courtesy of Lamar Rogers
HR pros shared advice on how much AI applicants should use during the job search process.
They said job hunters don't need to hide AI use in their résumé, as long as the claims they make are true.
Using AI bots to mass apply may not be strategic, and could lead recruiters to distrust applicants.
Since getting laid off from a big bank in March,...
Business Insider15h ago
I'm Kristin Cavallari. I work from my kitchen counter, love leftover lunches, and hate the carpool line — here's my typical day.
Kristin Cavallari is the founder of UncommonJames
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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with 39-year-old Kristin Cavallari, a reality TV star and entrepreneur based in Franklin, Tennessee. It has been edited for length and clarity.
I live and die by my schedule.
My three kids, who are 10, 12, and 14, are my first priority. Next comes Uncommon James, the jewelry, skincare, and homeware company brand I launched in 2017. I can already tell you what the n...
Business Insider16h ago
My annual performance review made me realize we need to kill performance reviews
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Is that a bear chasing you, or is it time for your annual performance review? Your body might not be able to tell the difference — both trigger a fight-or-flight response.
While not as immediately dangerous as an ursine attack, almost everyone lives in fear of their annual performance review. A recent Gallup survey found that only two out of 10 employees say their employer manages their performance in a way that actually motivates them to do good work. Even the...
Business Insider20h ago
‘The Odyssey’ actor John Leguizamo says his wife helps keep his ego in check
John Leguizamo said his wife makes sure he stays grounded.
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"The Odyssey" actor John Leguizamo said his wife is his "moral compass."
She gives him the freedom he needs to pursue his creative work, but makes sure fame doesn't get to his head, he said.
"She'll call me out, set me straight, put me in my place," Leguizamo said.
John Leguizamo said his wife makes sure the glitz of his Hollywood career doesn't go to his head.
Speaking on the "Wild Card with Rachel Martin...
Business Insider1d ago
Nike is offering $4,000 in rent money to winners of a NYC race. In Manhattan, that might not be enough.
Nike is hosting a street race in New York City. The winners will get $4,000, or as the company puts it, a month's rent.
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Nike is offering two winners of a NYC street race $4,000, or as the company puts it, a month's rent.
The money, however, would fall short of Manhattan's $5,000 median market-rate rent.
The race comes as Mayor Zohran Mamdani pushes to make city housing more affordable.
It might be possible to outrun your next rent payment — if you live...
Business Insider1d ago
I'm 70 and raising my 7-year-old grandson. I have faith everything will work out, but I may never retire.
Ruth Olinger (center) has raised dozens of foster children and is now parenting her grandson.
Ruth Olinger
Ruth Olinger, 70, is raising her grandson in Florida, highlighting the challenges of grandparenting.
Olinger, who fostered 51 children, faces financial strain after five-figure costs.
Olinger said that while they don't have everything they want, they have everything they need.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ruth Olinger, 70, who is raising her grandson on her own...
Business Insider1d ago
How the busiest Indian and Pakistani restaurant in the US serves 4,000 a day
Aga's Restaurant is one of the busiest in the country, serving 4,000 customers every day at its main location in Houston. Its Pakistani and Indian menu features more than 100 items. Aga's has also transformed into the busiest single-location restaurant on Uber Eats. Pulling that off takes a huge team and nonstop coordination. Here's how Aga's keeps up with the staggering demand.
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Business Insider1d ago
When my brother had kids, I didn't even want to meet them. It made me realize why I don't want children of my own.
The author doesn't want children.
Courtesy of Jamie Valentino
I never wanted kids; instead, I preferred to live my life by myself.
But then my brother had twins, and it made me question why I stay away from kids.
I realized they represent how I'm getting older, but I made room in my life for my nephews anyway.
I've been saying I don't want kids since I was a kid myself. In fact, as I got older, I became convinced I didn't even like being around them.
It wasn't something I ever had to think ...
Business Insider2h ago
Netflix parts ways with a key ad exec in a leadership shake-up. Read the leaked memo from its ad chief.
Amy Reinhard, Netflix's advertising president.
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Netflix shook up its ads leadership, parting ways with a key exec who helped build its ad business.
That exec, Jon Whitticom, joined in 2023 and became VP of ads product.
Ads are a key lever that Netflix is looking to for future engagement and revenue growth.
Netflix is shaking up its ads leadership.
Jon Whitticom, a prominent Netflix exec who helped build the streamer's advertising business, is leaving the ...
Business Insider3h ago
My entire family moved to the same small town in Indiana. I was finally able to buy a home, and it's great for my kids.
McKenna Shamburg moved to Vincennes, Indiana, from Utah, to be closer to her family.
Courtesy of McKenna Shamburg
McKenna Shamburg moved from Utah to Indiana for family support after having twins.
Her parents and brother also moved to the same Indiana town so they could all be together.
Vincennes, Indiana, offered Shamburg plenty of activities and an opportunity to buy a home.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with McKenna Shamburg, 25, who moved from Utah to Indiana to be c...
Business Insider5h ago
How Trump's new trade war with Canada affects everything from building new homes to dog jackets
The tariff war between the US and Canada has started back up.
David Ryder/Bloomberg via Getty Images
The US-Canada tariff war has flared up again, with Trump imposing a fresh set of 50% levies.
Goods like alcohol and plywood are affected, but US employment likely won't be hit too hard.
Canadian employment could take a hit, and tariffs will affect businesses caught in the back-and-forth.
It's tariff time in America and Canada — again.
On Saturday, after trade talks between Canada and the US ...
Business Insider5h ago
The AI race is moving fast. What does that mean for employees' summer vacation?
OpenAI and Anthropic staffers debated how much vacation they take.
Antonis Zouridakis/NurPhoto via Getty Images
An ex-OpenAI staffer stirred up a debate: In the blazing AI race, can you afford to take a break?
After former OpenAI staffer Miles Brundage argued that "rest is important," AI employees weighed in on PTO online.
Techies have told Business Insider that they face hardcore work schedules and constant AI news updates.
Sun's out, laptops out.
Summer is the season of endless out-of-off...
Business Insider6h ago
I'm a dietitian and busy mom. I swear by this one-hour meal-prep routine that saves me time and money all week.
Thanks to my meal-prep routine, it's easy to make flavorful, balanced dinners all week long.
Samina Kalloo
As a mom and dietitian, I don't always have energy to cook — but I don't like relying on takeout.
I swear by an hourlong meal-prep routine that helps me plan easy, creative dinners all week.
I usually spend between $100 and $150 on groceries a week, and eat any leftovers for lunch.
Even though I'm a dietitian who loves making nutritious, creative meals, I don't always have the time or ...
Business Insider7h ago
I'm an American who lived in Rome. These were the 6 most surprising things about grocery shopping in Italy.
When I lived in Italy, I was surprised by how different the grocery shopping experience was compared to the US.
Jenna Curcio
When I moved from the US to Italy, I was surprised by how different grocery shopping was.
I noticed that Italians seemed to shop for groceries more frequently than Americans.
Some Italian grocery stores welcome dogs, and even have special carts for them.
When I first moved from the US to Italy in 2022, I expected some cultural differences, like slower-paced dinners, s...
Business Insider7h ago
See inside 'The Beast,' Trump's $1.5 million bulletproof presidential limousine
The presidential limousine is known as "The Beast."
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US presidents are driven in a heavily armored limousine nicknamed "The Beast."
It features a secure communications system and a fridge stocked with the president's blood type.
Military cargo aircraft transport the presidential limousine for use abroad.
When US presidents aren't flying on Air Force One or taking helicopter trips in Marine One, they're driven around in a presidential limousine nicknamed "The Beast...
Business Insider8h ago
NYC businesses sue Mamdani over city-run grocery store plan, citing 'unfair competition'
One of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's buzziest affordability promises is to open five city-run grocery stores.
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The Multicultural Business Coalition filed a lawsuit Monday against the Mamdani administration.
Plaintiffs say that planned city-run supermarkets will spark unfair competition with small grocers.
Mamdani plans to open five stores by 2029, pledging $70 million to the project.
A group of New York City businesses filed a lawsuit Monday morning against Mayor Zohran Mamda...
Business Insider10h ago
Sam Altman said scrolling through his inbox without AI makes him feel productive
Sam Altman said checking his emails manually makes him feel more productive, even though AI could do it faster.
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Sam Altman said he scrolls through emails manually, even though AI could help speed up the work.
The OpenAI CEO said routine computer tasks have become linked in his mind with feeling productive.
Other CEOs say they use strict systems, short replies, delegation, and AI to control their inboxes.
Sam Altman says scrolling through his inbox makes him feel...
Business Insider11h ago
Everyone expected my husband and me to merge our friend groups. We never did.
My husband and I having separate friend groups has been great for our marriage.
Maria Polansky
My husband and I have been married for five years, yet I've only met his friends a handful of times.
Starting in a long-distance relationship set the precedent for us to have separate social circles.
Having separate friends helps us pursue our different interests and keeps our marriage exciting.
About a month ago, my husband took off for the weekend to celebrate his best friend's birthday without ...
Business Insider11h ago
I was homeless as a teen. The survival skills I learned now help me coach Aryna Sabalenka.
Jason Stacy coaches Aryna Sabalenka, who is playing in the US Open.
Courtesy of Jason Stacy
Jason Stacy is a performance coach who helps Sabalenka train physically and mentally.
He's also a dad of four, and he aims to teach his kids the same things he coaches.
He draws on skills like reading people and staying true to himself.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jason Stacy, author of "The Pressure Code: How Elite Performers Align their Energy, Emotions, and Environment." ...
Business Insider13h ago
I've gotten over a dozen Amazon drone deliveries. The 35 seconds of noise are worth the convenience, novelty, and fun.
Tamara Hancock has placed over a dozen Amazon drone delivery orders since December 2024.
Courtesy of Tamara Hancock
Tamara Hancock, 48, is a college professor and full-time content creator in the greater Phoenix area.
She's used Amazon's Prime Air drone delivery service, which is expanding to 500 US cities this year.
She says the 35 seconds of noise the drones cause are worth the convenience, novelty, and fun.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Tamara Hancock, who lives i...
Business Insider15h ago
The CEO of the unicorn AI accounting startup, Rillet, says AI is changing who consulting firms hire
Nicolas Kopp, CEO of Rillet, is taking on legacy ERP players.
Rillet
AI-native accounting startup Rillet just raised $100 million in Series C funding.
The funding comes on the heels of the $200 million it's raised over the past year.
Rillet's AI software aims to simplify bookkeeping and reduce reliance on traditional ERP systems.
For years, upgrading the software companies use for bookkeeping consumed a consultant's entire job.
"It's no fun being a consultant implementing your third instanc...
Business Insider15h ago
The software engineering hiring rebound has a catch: It's leaving early-career engineers behind
Software engineering hiring is rebounding, but the gains have been concentrated among senior-level roles.
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Software engineering hiring is rebounding, but not all workers appear to be sharing in the recovery.
Nearly 70% of software development postings were for senior-level roles, per recent Indeed data.
The AI boom may favor experienced engineers who can direct AI tools and review their work.
After years of layoffs, businesses are hiring more software engineers — but...
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Genesis wants to move like a startup. Hyundai gives it the muscle to scale like an auto giant.
Ted Mengiste, chief operating officer of Genesis Motor North America, said the luxury brand operates like a startup within Hyundai, a nearly 80-year-old company.
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Genesis began as a Hyundai luxury model before becoming a stand-alone brand in 2015.
It now sells sedans, SUVs, and EVs, and notched 5 straight years of record global sales.
Genesis North America's COO said the brand has a "startup mindset" that helps it pivot quickly.
Genesis is, by now, a nearly 20-year-...
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I left Canada for Bangkok and now work while the city sleeps. My quality of life has never been better.
Francis Cloutier is a digital nomad based in Bangkok, where he works Eastern Time from halfway around the world.
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In 2019, Francis Cloutier left Canada to pursue a life of remote work and travel.
Most of his travels took him through South America until a friend invited him to visit Bangkok.
He now lives in Thailand with his wife and keeps Eastern Time hours, working through the night.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Francis Coultier, 39, wh...
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Hugging Face has been fielding M&A interest for a deal worth at least $13 billion
Clement Delangue, co-founder and chief executive officer of Hugging Face.
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AI developer startup HuggingFace has been in talks to be acquired for at least $13 billion.
Hugging Face allows developers to publish, share, and download various AI models.
The potential interest comes as Stripe acquired OpenRouter for a deal worth around $8 billion.
The AI industry's next blockbuster acquisition may not be another model maker.
Hugging Face, whose platform helps developers di...
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I chose community college to save money. Now Yale is giving me a full ride.
Thalles de Souza moved from Brazil to the US as a child and was just accepted to Yale.
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Thalles de Souza grew up surrounded by shootings and gang violence in Rio de Janeiro.
His single mother secretly saved money to move her children to the US.
After attending community college, he was accepted to Yale with a full-ride scholarship.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Thalles de Souza. It has been edited for length and clarity.
In March 2016, on ...
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I booked a $200 flight to Panama on a whim, then decided to move there. I found the community I was missing in the US.
Chrysten Crockett moved from Atlanta to Panama City and said she's staying for good.
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Chrysten Crockett visited Panama during a trip to Latin America and fell in love with the country.
She thinks Panama is more welcoming than the US and has a stronger sense of community.
Crockett will still travel the world, but Panama has become her permanent home base.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Chrysten Crockett, a Cleveland native who moved from A...
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I was burning out as a founder. My summer interns changed everything about the way I work.
Bryan Reed (right) created a close bond with his marketing interns this summer.
Bryan Reed
Bryan Reed is a Gen Z startup founder who hired three Gen Z summer interns to help with marketing.
They worked long hours and figured out ways to boost their productivity and support one another.
Reed says their close bond made him happier, and he's since changed his approach to work.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Bryan Reed, a 24-year-old startup founder based in New York City...