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The AI boss at a San Francisco store just fired its first human

Andon Labs, which is experimenting with letting an AI have majority control over a retail store, said that it fired an employee with good reason....

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Lawsuit alleges Sony investigated WPP's media operation and said it ran a 'global crime scheme'

A legal filing alleges Sony hired investigators to probe WPP, who said the agency improperly withheld rebates from clients....

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Anthropic defends and explains its AI watermarking feature

Anthropic addresses concerns about its new watermark, which will affect Claude users globally. It said the watermark is to comply with the EU AI Act....

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I made chef Alex Guarnaschelli's favorite 'accidentally vegan' dish. The recipe is now my go-to for an easy dinner.

I don't follow a plant-based diet, but I loved this celebrity chef's affordable and easy-to-make vegan dinner recipe for cauliflower "steaks."...

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Claude users are canceling their subscriptions, citing Anthropic’s new AI watermark

One developer said they feared Anthropic's watermark could lead clients to flag their work as AI-generated and raise questions about authorship....

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VCs are investing more money in social media startups this year after a dismal 2025

The number of venture capital deals backing social media startup has declined since 2021. The sector is seeing new signs of life, though....

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Jeff Bezos buys part of Liverpool Football Club

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos now owns a slice of Liverpool Football Club....

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Luigi Mangione admits to shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO: 'I knew what I was doing'

Luigi Mangione is facing the possibility of life in federal prison for stalking charges related to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson....

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A golden visa firm says 'plan B' passports are going middle class

An investment migration firm told Business Insider professionals and retirees now make up 25% of US consultations as more Americans shop "plan b" second passports....

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I tried Martha Stewart's hack for making the 'best scrambled eggs in the whole world.' They were deliciously creamy.

Martha Stewart believes clarified butter makes "the best scrambled eggs in the whole world." Her technique makes the eggs golden, silky, and creamy....

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My husband is LL Cool J. Starting a jewelry business gave me a purpose that's all mine.

Simone I. Smith says building a jewelry company with LL Cool J's support helped her create an identity beyond marriage and motherhood....

17 hours ago

I gave up freelancing for a steady paycheck. My first summer as an employed mom is chaos.

After years of freelancing while raising three kids, I took two part-time jobs. I love the steady paycheck, but summer childcare is exhausting....

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Evidence of unfair use: AI books squeeze human authors out of the market

Anthropic's AI training using millions of used books raised copyright concerns. The market impact of AI-generated content is a key issue....

18 hours ago

Here's every public appearance Melania Trump has made during Donald Trump's second White House term

Melania Trump's recent public appearances have promoted her Fostering the Future and Presidential AI Challenge initiatives....

19 hours ago

See inside Eagle's Nest, the 42-acre New York Vanderbilt estate where a Gilded Age heir built his sprawling mansion

Eagle's Nest was built for William K. Vanderbilt II between 1910 and 1936, and is now home to a museum, planetarium, hiking trails, and more....

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I spent $2,700 flying around the world just to keep my airline status. I got stuck in Qatar and ran out of clothes, but it was worth it.

I spent three days flying around the world to keep my airline status for another year. A missed connection stranded me in Doha, but I'd do it again....

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My relationship with my tween son has changed over the years. Changing my approach to our dynamic has helped.

My son is almost a teenager. As he's gotten older, our relationship has changed, so I've changed my approach and learned about his interests....

20 hours ago

Burger King revamped its playbook. It's working.

In the battle of fast food burgers, the home of the whopper is coming for McDonald's crown....

21 hours ago

'Big Short' Michael Burry says the bulletproof AI narrative reminds him of the dot-com and housing bubbles

Michael Burry of "The Big Short" fame said the relentless positivity around AI reminds him of the market mood before the dot-com and housing crashes....

22 hours ago

Job-finding rates have fallen the most for America's most reliably-employed workers

Workers who are almost always employed are finding that seeking out a new role is a more daunting task....

23 hours ago

Coinbase CTO says he's getting 'the best feedback' of his career from an AI agent

In an era hyper-focused on results, continuous feedback from AI coaches may be the next iteration in optimizing performance....

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AI agents tried to sabotage and disable each other when given the same task, Anthropic said

The AI lab said the models engaged in a "multiagent turf war" during a testing session....

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Magic Johnson says why he once ditched his millionaire teammates to talk to a 'super super billionaire'

"I've always gravitated to people who are smart or have been through something because I want to learn," Magic Johnson said....

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12 executives who left OpenAI in 2026

OpenAI continues to experience significant executive turnover in 2026, with key figures like Brad Lightcap and Fidji Simo stepping down....

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SpaceX’s Starbase is getting a few monuments dedicated to Elon Musk. Not all will be flattering.

Fans and critics of Elon Musk have shared plans to erect a monument dedicated to the CEO near SpaceX's Starbase complex....

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Tesla is planning one of its largest supercharger stations yet — right in the middle of San Francisco

Tesla is planning 124-stall V4 Supercharger hub in San Francisco, significantly expanding public charging capacity in the city....

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Sarah J. Maas has 2 new books in the 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' series coming. Here's everything we know so far.

Sarah J. Maas announced that the next two installments of the "ACOTAR" series will be published in October 2026 and January 2027....

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Finding an apartment in Manhattan is getting even harder, as listings plummet and rents reach $5,000

Median Manhattan rents jumped to $5,000, a new report found. New apartment listings, meanwhile, have nearly disappeared....

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Travis Kelce and Tom Holland know being obsessed with your superstar wife is good for business

Travis Kelce and Tom Holland exemplify a new type of Hollywood husband: One who knows celebrating his wife's success is good for his career, too....

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3 major ways creators are getting burned by AI

Influencers are being criticized for using AI, talking about it, or promoting LLMs as the industry becomes increasingly polarizing....

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OpenAI shake-up continues with second major departure of the week

OpenAI announced executive changes as Denise Dresser leaves her role, with Dali Rajic stepping in to lead revenue ahead of an IPO....

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I made Ina Garten's blueberry muffins. The simple recipe was a hit with the whole family.

I was tired of our breakfast options and tried Ina Garten's recipe for blueberry-bran muffins. My kids loved them and I'll definitely make them again....

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I always dreamed of moving in with friends — but at 28, I've only ever lived with my parents

I'm approaching 30, and I've only ever lived at home. There are downsides, but I've been able to save money while becoming closer with my parents....

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Jet-powered Shaheds make up as much as two-thirds of some Russian drone attacks, Ukrainian official says

Russia's jet-powered drones are more challenging to intercept than their predecessors powered by propellers....

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Nvidia is playing many parts in the AI gold rush, a top business guru says

In this AI gold rush, Nvidia is selling picks, investing in mines, and bankrolling prospectors, business professor Rob Lalka says....

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My friends and I took a weekend trip back to where we grew up. Now, we swear by doing it every year.

Me and my friends from high school took a weekend trip to where we grew up. Now, making plans to explore our hometown as adults is a yearly tradition....

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Flock is making changes after public backlash and 'arrests of several law enforcement officers'

On Thursday, CEO Garrett Langley outlined new safety and privacy changes for the surveillance camera network "that came from listening."...

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Creator talent giant DBA is buying a boutique management shop to help influencers build their own businesses

Digital Brand Architects is acquiring the talent firm V1sion Ventures as it looks to expand its work in creator entrepreneurship and brand building....

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Inside the relationship of model Karlie Kloss and billionaire venture capitalist Josh Kushner, the power couple with unconventional ties to Trump

Josh Kushner and Karlie Kloss are connected to everyone from Taylor Swift to Donald Trump. Here's a look at their über-private relationship....

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I visited the elite United States Naval Academy in Annapolis. An 8-minute ceremony gave me goosebumps.

The 90-minute tour brings visitors inside a sports complex, the world's largest dormitory, and the Naval Academy's landmark chapel....

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How Somali pirate kidnappings actually work, according to a former hostage

Jessica Buchanan survived 93 days as a hostage of Somali pirates and explains how she endured captivity and its aftermath....

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'The Dark Knight' warned us about mass surveillance. In 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' it's a punchline.

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has faced backlash for its portrayal of mass surveillance, sparking ethical debates similar to those in "The Dark Knight."...

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From the people building it to the ones who have to use it, AI is creating all types of anxiety

Therapists in Silicon Valley are finding that AI in the workplace is leading to greater anxiety for tech workers....

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Back-to-school season is hectic. To stay sane, we do the bare minimum for 1 month.

Back-to school is chaotic enough. I refuse to make our lives busier....

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A financially independent social worker says his sober-living rentals return up to 75% on his cash. Here's how the niche strategy works.

Scott Steenbergh, who has worked in addiction treatment since 2012, says his sober-living properties generate higher returns but requires more work....

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