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They ran tea shops and podcasts. Now they're in the arms trade.

Entrepreneurs and tech founders are in a mad gold rush to build the next generation of bombs, missiles, and drones....

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Uber's CTO says the company is coming to the end of its tokenmaxxing era

Praveen Neppalli Naga said AI adoption at the company has quadrupled, but the efficient use of AI is now being prioritized....

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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says the AI spending boom is likely to pay off

Jamie Dimon said spending on data centers has boosted the US economy, creating jobs and demand for construction materials....

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Three’s company: Meta says its AI agents went rogue during testing, too

Meta has joined a growing list of companies that have said that their models hacked into an external company's system during cybersecurity testing....

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DoorDash is still ironing out Dot delivery robot kinks, from charging to pickups

DoorDash's autonomous delivery robot, Dot, faces issues like loading and tricky deliveries, CEO Tony Xu said. Testing continues in Phoenix....

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Lucid's new CEO says the EV maker launched cars before they were ready and let customers down

Lucid's CEO, Silvio Napoli, said the EV maker rushed cars to market. The company said it will hold back its coming mass-market SUV for more testing....

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What smart people in tech are saying about Google's AI leadership restructuring

Opinions diverge on what it means for DeepMind's future as Google overhauls its AI leadership....

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Elon Musk's Starlink is dominating in-flight WiFi. Here's which airlines have it — and how to check if your plane does.

Starlink said over 1,400 commercial jets worldwide have been equipped with its ultra-high-speed WiFi. Over 40 airlines have announced deals....

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SpaceX says some travelers are skipping direct options just to fly on a plane with Starlink

SpaceX says some travelers are choosing multiple stops over direct routes to ensure they fly on a plane equipped with Starlink WiFi....

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The 10 best and 10 worst cities for renters

WalletHub ranked the best and worst cities for renters, and the Sun Belt won big, with a number of Arizona cities ranking high on the list....

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The K-shaped economy isn't dead yet

From a "K" to a "C," policymakers and economists keep trying to define the economy's shape. It's leading to alphabet soup....

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Jack Ma quietly invested $30 million in Corgi, one of Y Combinator's hottest startups

Yunfeng Capital, led by Jack Ma, quietly invested $30 million in AI startup Corgi, marking a rare deal amidst US-China investment tensions....

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I spent 16 hours on a round-trip Amtrak ride. Here are 7 mistakes I won't make again.

On a round-trip Amtrak ride from New York City to Rochester, I regretted sitting in business class and arriving too early....

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McDonald's is rethinking its value menu. We want your take.

McDonald highlighted challenges with its value menu, impacting sales and prompting reassessment. We want your take on the fast food chain....

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I'm a dietitian who loves Aldi. I rely on these 11 staples to feed my family of 4 on a budget.

As a dietitian shopping at Aldi, I buy nutrient-packed, affordable foods like frozen berries, canned fish, and Greek yogurt for my family of four....

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I've been a Costco member for 15 years. Here are 7 items I always buy for my household of 2.

As a longtime Costco member, I think the Kirkland Signature Greek yogurt and stir-fry vegetable blend are some of the best things to buy for two people....

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Uber keeps AI spending stable using cheaper models and employees tracking cost, CFO says

Uber uses AI for small operational changes, keeping AI spending stable while enhancing app features and efficiency, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi reports....

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I left a job that paid me $150,000 a year to 'soft retire' at 57. Now, I make about twice that.

Veterinarian Ron Titterington says stepping back from management let him enjoy medicine again while earning more than before....

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I pitched Tinder the job I wanted to do — and ended up getting hired full-time

Ryan Stewart said he made an effort throughout his internship to work with different teams and fill the gaps he saw....

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Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro outlines his vision for Disney+ and AI in a new memo to employees after a strong quarter

Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro said the company's strong quarter "reflects the strength of our businesses" and "the extraordinary work you do every day."...

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Meet 4 of the people who made it to the top of McKinsey this year

Four newly minted senior partners at McKinsey sat down with Business Insider to talk about how AI is changing partnership and their best career tips....

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Anthropic confirms it's building an in-house chip team for Claude

The AI startup is hiring engineers to design custom chips for its Claude AI model, according to a job listing and a company statement....

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What Leopold Aschenbrenner can learn from Warren Buffett after his $45 billion AI fund imploded

Warren Buffett's followers say Leopold Aschenbrenner's Situational Awareness got burned because it lacked Buffett's patience and prudence....

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A debate is brewing over the risks and rewards of serving ads to AI agents

Ads designed to influence AI agents rather than human consumers are emerging as a new marketing channel. Will the AI platforms play ball?...

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Disney beats earnings estimates in CEO Josh D'Amaro's first full quarter

Disney posted strong earnings results, driven by surging profits in its entertainment segment and solid growth in experiences....

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SpaceX's science fiction dreams come with an astronomical bill

SpaceX shares fell as much as 11% in overnight trading despite the company delivering an earnings beat on Tuesday....

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Former FBI profiler says she knew it was time to quit after she hid every kitchen knife in her house

After hiding every kitchen knife in her home, former FBI profiler Jana Monroe realized years of studying killers had changed how she saw the world....

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Silicon Valley's favorite fantasy is back: one app to rule them all

Silicon Valley has spent years obsessing over "super apps" that can do it all. Google, Microsoft and OpenAI are making moves in that direction....

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Austin's long, painful real estate hangover

Homeowners who bought at the peak of Austin's real estate frenzy are eating huge losses or crossing their fingers for a comeback....

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SpaceX and Nvidia are taking their relationship exclusive — here's what Musk said about their new status

On SpaceX's earnings call on Wednesday, CEO Elon Musk said that his company was committed to buying graphics processing units from Nvidia only....

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OpenAI has reported 2 more incidents of rogue AI agents, this time during third-party testing

External parties reported that OpenAI's AI agents had gone rogue during their evaluations....

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MyPillow's Mike Lindell is stepping down after 22 years as CEO

Mike Lindell is handing over control of the company to Jim Furlong, who was its president from 2004 to 2019. Lindell is running for governor of Minnesota....

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I took a solo trip for my birthday instead of celebrating with friends. It helped me rethink my mid-30s.

Sinead Mulhern turned 35 on a mountaintop in South America. It changed how she thinks about solo travel and celebrating birthdays....

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SpaceX says it’s coming for AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile customers

SpaceX President Gwynn Shotwell said the company's next-gen Starlink Mobile satellites will launch 2027, improving service capacity....

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These are the AI world's biggest questions as the White House hashes out a framework with OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic

OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google met in D.C. to review Trump's AI oversight framework amid cybersecurity concerns and regulatory questions....

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Cyclospora in salad: The diarrhea parasite outbreak has now sickened over 10,000 nationwide — see the hotspots

The CDC says the number of confirmed cyclosporiasis cases has topped 10,000. A US map shows the Midwest remains the hotspot for the diarrhea parasite....

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OpenAI reaches $3.2 million settlement with DOJ over claims it discriminated against US workers

OpenAI disputes the Justice Department's view, but said it wanted to move forward with a program to support employees "requiring immigration support."...

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Lime is doubling down on cities where it already operates. It's about creating more loyal riders, its CEO says

Lime CEO Wayne Ting focuses on adding scooters and bicycles in US cities to enhance reliability and rider engagement after company's IPO....

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The Pentagon's counter-drone force has rolled out a new online marketplace for buying defensive tech

Developed with Kaizen Laboratories, the new shop allows users to find systems based on price, features, performance reviews, and requirements....

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Microsoft is retiring its peer-feedback tool as it overhauls employee reviews, an internal message shows

The tech giant is retiring a peer-feedback tool once lauded as a sign of a "kinder, gentler Microsoft."...

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Companies laying off staff this year include Meta, Amazon, and Visa — see the list

Layoffs have hit over 35 companies in 2026, including Meta, Walmart, and Visa, as AI and economic conditions reshape the business landscape....

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What smart people are saying about OpenAI's 'Apple is getting this wrong' rebuttal

In a blog post, OpenAI wrote that Apple's recent lawsuit was "careless, aggressive and oddly personal." Here's what smart people are saying about it....

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I graduated from college debt-free by reselling thrift-store clothes. I've made nearly $50,000 this year.

Hannah started flipping clothes in high school and has since made it into a full-time business. One item she bought for $40 and resold for $450....

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I'm a personal trainer who shops at Trader Joe's. Here are 11 things I buy for easy meal prep.

As a personal trainer, I think the chicken meatballs, tofu, and Greek yogurt are some of the best things to buy at Trader Joe's for easy meal prep....

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My in-laws moved 2 doors down from us 5 years ago. The proximity comes with many perks and some unexpected challenges.

Living next to my in-laws has been great for us and our kids, who have a great relationship with their grandparents. It has its challenges, though....

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I spent 2 nights at an all-inclusive resort by myself and made 3 mistakes

I spent two nights at Mohonk Mountain House, an all-inclusive resort in New York, and regretted traveling solo and not packing snacks....

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You can't escape ads for the new Spider-Man movie — even in your BMW

Owners of newer BMW models will see an ad for "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" when they turn their cars on for the next week....

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I relocated from New York to Atlanta. Here are 5 things I'm glad I did to make the move easier, and 5 things I regret.

My move from New York City to Atlanta was a success. Still, there were a few things I would've done differently to save money through the process....

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Traveling to the Caribbean? See what the US State Department wants Americans to know about each destination

See the latest US State Department travel advisories for Caribbean destinations such as Venezuela and Haiti, and for countries Americans should avoid....

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