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• Gemini strikes new deal with Walmart, further narrowing ChatGPT's lead

  11-01-2026 23:09 via businessinsider.com
  Image and video capabilities could be crucial in 2026.Getty ImagesGoogle Gemini announced it was partnering with Walmart to offer AI-powered shopping recommendations.Gemini will use Walmart and Sam's Club purchase history for tailored product suggestions.It's the latest win for Google's AI chatbot, which is trying to catch up to OpenAI's ChatGPT.Gemini is on a roll.After a slow start, Google's AI chatbot is rapidly gaining users, topping AI benchmark leaderboards, and forcing its biggest competi
  
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• Anthropic expands into healthcare a week after OpenAI launched a similar product

  11-01-2026 23:00 via businessinsider.com
  Anthropic CEO Dario AmodeiMichael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesAnthropic launched Claude for Healthcare to expand AI use in regulated medical industries.Claude for Healthcare offers HIPAA-ready tools for providers, insurers, and consumers.New integrations connect Claude to key medical databases and personal health record platforms.Anthropic is rolling out a major expansion of its healthcare and life-sciences offerings, as AI companies race to embed large language models more deeply into regulated med
  
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• I became a tattoo artist with my dad's support. Tattooing my family was the most meaningful gift I've given.

  11-01-2026 22:39 via businessinsider.com
  Madi Ford tattooed her family over the holidays.Courtesy of Madi FordMadi Ford is a 28-year-old tattoo artist in Missoula, Missouri.She has always been supported by her family to pursue tattooing as a career.She decided to give each family member a tattoo of their choosing. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Madi Ford. It has been edited for length and clarity.Growing up, I loved art and was what some might call an "alternative" type of teenager. Unlike other parents, my dad a
  
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• My husband and I learned that blending our families was a terrible mistake. Now we live alongside each other.

  11-01-2026 21:43 via businessinsider.com
  The author married her husband and imagined her life as a "Brady Bunch" family.Courtesy of the authorI married into a big blended family and quickly learned optimism wasn't enough.Forcing us to "blend" backfired, exposing clashing kids, cultures, and parenting styles.Letting our families live side by side saved our marriage and brought real peace.When my husband and I decided to get married seven years ago, we pictured a modern "Brady Bunch." Between us, we had eight children, ranging in age fro
  
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• Here's who will win a Golden Globe, according to Polymarket

  11-01-2026 20:05 via businessinsider.com
  The 83rd Golden Globe Awards air on Sunday. Timothée Chalamet, Rose Byrne, and Michael B. Jordan are nominated for acting awards.Taylor Hill/Dia Dipasupil/Daniele VenturelliPolymarket, the prediction market platform, has partnered with the Golden Globes.Users are betting on several Golden Globe categories, including Best Motion Picture.The 83rd Golden Globe Awards air on Sunday.The awards show ballot was once an innocent watch-party game.Now, millions of dollars are at stake.Fans planning
  
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• I worried my toddler would roam after moving to a bed. A new home security system made me feel safe again.

  11-01-2026 19:35 via businessinsider.com
  JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images/Tetra images RFI worried my toddler would wander out of the house after leaving her crib. I used a home security system to alert me if doors opened at night. The system helped me sleep once she adjusted to her new bed.When I switched my then-2-year-old daughter from a crib to a bed, my biggest concern was resistance. I wanted to help her sleep soundly in her new "big girl" bed. But once she did, I didn't expect my own sleep to continue to be disrupted as well. I woke
  
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• Trump warns Cuba to make a deal 'before it is too late'

  11-01-2026 17:59 via businessinsider.com
  President Donald Trump has now set his sights on Cuba.SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump on Sunday said Cuba would no longer receive oil or money from Venezuela.Trump warned Cuba to cut a deal with the US in a post on Truth Social."I strongly suggest they make a deal, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE," he wrote.President Donald Trump on Sunday delivered a warning to Cuba, advising Havana to strike a deal "before it is too late."In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the island nation wou
  
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• I tried 14 high-protein drinks and ranked them from worst to best

  11-01-2026 16:04 via businessinsider.com
  I compared 14 high-protein chocolate drinks, including Core Power, Muscle Milk, and Boost.Kristine Villarroel/Business InsiderHigh-protein drink options have been expanding, from shakes to water and even beer.I ranked 14 high-protein drinks and thought Fairlife's Core Power, OWYN, and Nesquik were the best.Some of the drinks had as much protein as a chicken breast.Just checking in — yup, it seems everyone is still obsessed with protein.The new year means new health goals, and the governmen
  
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• I love visiting the 'Venice of America' in Florida. The city is great — just be sure to adjust your expectations.

  11-01-2026 15:28 via businessinsider.com
  Though Fort Lauderdale has been called "Venice of America," I wouldn't call it a dupe for the Italian city. Still, it's worth visiting. Geoff Eccles/Getty ImagesAs a Florida local, I love visiting downtown Fort Lauderdale, about 30 miles north of Miami. Though it's been nicknamed "Venice of America," it's a far cry from the Italian city.Still, it's nice to travel along the city's canals, dine waterside, and explore the local shops.I've lived in Miami for nearly a decade, and one of my favorite t
  
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• We left the Bay Area to care for my mother-in-law in the South of France. The visa was easy — everything else wasn't.

  11-01-2026 14:29 via businessinsider.com
  Lin Koh.Courtesy of Lin KohIn 2023, Lin Koh moved to France with her husband and two sons to care for her mother-in-law.With Koh's mother-in-law battling Alzheimer's, the family lives under one roof.For Koh, living together has reinforced the importance of family.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Lin Koh, 55, who relocated from California's Bay Area to France in 2023 with her husband and two children to help care for her mother-in-law, who has Alzheimer's. This conversation h
  
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• The 8 best cheap vacuum cleaners of 2026: Budget options under $200 that don't compromise on performance

  11-01-2026 14:00 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreIt's possible to find a powerful and affordable vacuum cleaner on a budget.Connie Chen; Brendan Griffiths/Business InsiderWhile we've tested all kinds of the best vacuums, including premium splurge models that retail for nearly $2,000, we've found that a modest threshold of $200 can get you a solid and reliable vacuum. Suction power and ease of use are the most important factors for any type of vacuum. T
  
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• A man spent $61,000 to transform part of his backyard into a pub he could enjoy with friends and family

  11-01-2026 13:42 via businessinsider.com
  Inside Stephen Hutyra's pub, which he built in his backyard.Stephen HutyraStephen Hutyra built a pub complete with a bar, air conditioning, and more in his backyard.He created the space with the help of family members and a contractor over the course of five years.Now, he hosts friends and family at the $61,000 pub for holiday gatherings and other events.Stephen Hutyra was scrolling Facebook in November 2020 when a post caught his attention.It showed a couple in England who'd built a small pub i
  
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• I moved in with my girlfriend in London after only a few months of dating. I was terrified.

  11-01-2026 13:07 via businessinsider.com
  The author and his new partner moved in together in London.Tirachard/Getty ImagesWhen I met my girlfriend, we instantly connected, and we decided to move in together in London.We had only been dating for a short time, so I worried living together would ruin the excitement.But our living arrangement has only deepened our connection with each other.I met an incredible woman on a random outing to London while I was living life in slow motion, alone in a quiet English seaside town.I fell in love in
  
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• The merch wars have come to fast food

  11-01-2026 12:57 via businessinsider.com
  Collectible cups, keychains, and tote bags are the new normal at fast food restaurants.Ploy Phutpheng/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesCollectable cups, keychains, and tote bags are the latest fad at fast food restaurants.Many chains are expanding their retail offerings and seeking viral moments with limited merch drops.Analysts told Business Insider the trend plays on consumers' FOMO — and it's not going anywhere.Limited-edition cups, tote bags, and cartoonish keychains are th
  
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• We live in the Midwest, and my sons stay occupied in the winter with duct tape, cardboard, and trash. They craft all day.

  11-01-2026 12:51 via businessinsider.com
  The author's kids enjoy making crafts out of duct tape and old tractor parts, including her son's robot Robesy, seen here.Courtesy of Bethaney PhillipsIn the Midwest, when it's cold all winter, I keep my boys busy with cardboard and tape. They love creating something interesting out of whatever they can get their hands on.I'm happy to let them do it, as long as the weather is bad. When it's nice, they go outside.In the Midwest, we experience all four seasons — sometimes multiple in a singl
  
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• I visited Nespresso's NYC flagship, with free coffee and a speakeasy. It showed me how brands want to be our identity.

  11-01-2026 12:51 via businessinsider.com
  Nespresso opened a nearly 14,000 square-foot flagship in Manhattan.Alice TecotzkyI visited Nespresso's nearly 14,000 square-foot NYC store, which offers free coffee and a speakeasy.Between choosing a favorite scent and engraving a cup, the brand seemed to focus on personalization.Despite the impulse to buy, it could function as a free third space — but I likely won't be back.At 4:45 pm on Wednesdays, I'm used to hearing my editors discuss the evening's stories. This week, I eavesdropp
  
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• California billionaires are feeling taxed about a new proposal

  11-01-2026 12:37 via businessinsider.com
  Google cofounded Sergey Brin and Larry Page attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2007.Billy Farrell/Patrick McMullan via Getty ImagesThis post originally appeared in the BI Today newsletter.You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here.No more California dreamingCalifornia's billionaires are at a crossroads.One of the biggest business stories kicking off the year is the proposed wealth tax in California. The state's rich and powerful, worth more than $1 billion, would face a on
  
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• 2 siblings shaping Goldman Sachs share how they rose to the top

  11-01-2026 12:23 via businessinsider.com
  From left: Padi and Neema Raphael, partners at Goldman Sachs.Courtesy of Goldman SachsNeema and Padi Raphael are siblings — and partners at Goldman Sachs.Neema is the chief data officer; Padi is the global cohead of third-party wealth in asset management.They shared the story of rising alongside each other at one of Wall Street's most demanding firms.One recent afternoon at 200 West Street, Goldman Sachs partner Padi Raphael was walking a client toward the elevator at the bank's New York h
  
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• A superyacht broker shares 3 surprising things about selling boats to the ultrawealthy

  11-01-2026 12:06 via businessinsider.com
  AJ Blackmon, CEO of Ikonic Yachts, said the market for superyachts is bigger than you'd think.Feng Wei Photography/Getty ImagesAJ Blackmon of Ikonic Yachts sells superyachts, typically over 40 meters, to the ultrawealthy.He said his wealthiest clients are typically the least flashy.The market for superyachts is bigger than he thought it would be when he first started.A superyacht broker in Miami says the most fascinating part of his job isn't the boats — it's the people he sells them to.AJ
  
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