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• The best snow blowers to tackle winter weather in 2026

  22-01-2026 19:38 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best snow blowers use powerful augers to remove and launch accumulated snow to quickly and easily clear sidewalks, driveways, and patios.Ace Hardware;Amazon/Business InsiderWhen a winter storm blankets your driveway in several inches of snow, a snow shovel or ice melt can only take you so far. A good snow blower makes quick work of heavy accumulation, helping you create safe paths to and from home wh
  
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• Elon Musk says it's 'highly likely' humans figure out how to reverse aging — but there's 'some benefit to death'

  22-01-2026 19:26 via businessinsider.com
  Elon Musk attended the 56th annual World Economic Forum on Thursday.Denis Balibouse/REUTERSElon Musk said aging is a "very solvable problem" at the World Economic Forum on Thursday.As people live longer, Musk said, we might risk an "ossification of society.""It may become stultifying. A lack of vibrancy," Musk said.Elon Musk says he thinks aging will one day be solved.The world's richest man said getting older was a "very solvable problem" during a conversation with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink at t
  
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• From oil shocks to China disruptions, here are 5 black swan events that could derail markets this year

  22-01-2026 19:24 via businessinsider.com
  ATTA KENARE/AFP via Getty ImagesBCA Research unveiled its list of black swan events it thinks could rock markets in 2026.The firm outlined five highly disruptive scenarios that are unlikely, but plausible.An oil shock, disruptions from China, and a war between Russia and NATO are on its radar.Oil prices soaring, the world economy falling into a recession, and the NATO alliance dissolving top the list of one research firm's possible black swan events in 2026. Analysts at BCA Research listed five
  
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• Davos recap: Elon Musk talks robot-powered future, robotaxi rollout in first-ever Davos appearance

  22-01-2026 19:10 via businessinsider.com
  Elon Musk DavosFabrice COFFRINI / AFP via Getty ImagesIf Wednesday was Trump day at the World Economic Forum, then Thursday was all about Elon Musk.Musk, the world's richest person, made his first-ever appearance at Davos, taking the stage in conversation with Larry Fink, the WEF's cochair.We're bringing you live updates from Musk and the rest of Davos here. Follow along for the latest.That's it for our Davos liveblog!On Thursday, we got to see Elon Musk grace the stage of the World Economic For
  
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• The best iPhone 17 Pro Max cases 2026: Protection and style for all budgets

  22-01-2026 19:05 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best iPhone 17 Pro Max cases serve a variety of functions.Mkeke; Bandolier; Zagg; Bellroy; Business InsiderWhether you just got your hands on the iPhone 17 Pro Max or have been enjoying Apple's newest model for a while, it's never too late to protect your investment with a reliable case. With a 6.9-inch display, a brand new design, and a host of new features, you'll want to keep the device in pristin
  
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• Trump sues JPMorgan and CEO Jamie Dimon for $5 billion over alleged debanking

  22-01-2026 18:55 via businessinsider.com
  Trump sued JPMorgan and Dimon.Denis Balibouse/ReutersTrump sued JPMorgan and Jamie Dimon for at least $5 billion.The president alleges that JPMorgan debanked him after the January 6 protests for political reasons.The bank has previously said it doesn't close accounts for political reasons.President Donald Trump is taking America's biggest bank and its CEO to court.Trump is suing JPMorgan Chase and its CEO, Jamie Dimon, for at least $5 billion over claims of politically motivated debanking on Thu
  
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• Live Davos updates: Elon Musk talks robot-powered future, robotaxi rollout in first-ever Davos appearance

  22-01-2026 18:26 via businessinsider.com
  Elon Musk DavosFabrice COFFRINI / AFP via Getty ImagesIf Wednesday was Trump day at the World Economic Forum, then Thursday was all about Elon Musk.Musk, the world's richest person, made his first-ever appearance at Davos, taking the stage in conversation with Larry Fink, the WEF's cochair.We're bringing you live updates from Musk and the rest of Davos here. Follow along for the latest.Bank CEOs used Davos to question Trump's credit card cap planGoldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said AI will enabl
  
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• I spent years traveling nonstop. It took me too long to admit my 'dream life' was actually horrible for my health.

  22-01-2026 18:22 via businessinsider.com
  Traveling nonstop sounds incredible, but it can come with some serious drawbacks. Meredith BethuneFor years, I happily travelled nonstop for work, ignoring the toll it was taking on my health. When my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, I felt pushed to finally take care of myself.I don't travel as much anymore, I eat a more balanced diet, exercise, and I feel much better. I was living the dream — flying internationally nearly once a month for my work as a travel writer, crisscrossing the
  
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• FTX exec Caroline Ellison is now a free woman

  22-01-2026 18:17 via businessinsider.com
  FTX exec Caroline Ellison has been released from prison.Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesCaroline Ellison, the exec involved in the FTX scandal, has been released from federal custody.The former Alameda Research CEO had been in federal custody for roughly 14 months. She was sentenced to two years in prison for her involvement in a crypto fraud with Sam Bankman-Fried.Caroline Ellison, the former cryptocurrency executive and ex-girlfriend of Sam Bankman-Fried, is now a free woman.Ellison, 32, was o
  
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• I was celibate for a year, and then I met someone 10 years younger. Our 3-month fling changed everything for me.

  22-01-2026 18:10 via businessinsider.com
  The author had a fling with a younger man.Jackyenjoyphotography/Getty ImagesAfter a difficult breakup, I was celibate for a year — until I met someone 10 years younger.I felt safe with this younger man, and we had a lot of physical intimacy.Although it was a short fling, he helped me believe in true connections again.I was recently celibate for a year. Not out of choice, but because I was grieving the loss of a past relationship.After much post-breakup drawing out, I had finally cut ties w
  
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• The best iPhone 17 cases 2026: Reliable brands and current deals

  22-01-2026 18:08 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreAmazon; Bellroy; Zagg; Otterbox/InsiderAs the latest model in Apple's lineup of iOS smartphones, the iPhone 17 boasts a suite of new and upgraded features, including improved scratch resistance. Still, even the best phones aren't immune to drops and dents, which is why we recommend ordering a good case to keep your new investment protected. Ahead, we've got you covered with the best iPhone 17 cases you c
  
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• Google Gemini's free test prep is the latest nail in the coffin for SAT tutors

  22-01-2026 18:01 via businessinsider.com
  Google Gemini hopes to help students study for the SAT with AI.Alex Brandon/APGoogle released new SAT practice exams in Gemini, with questions reviewed by the Princeton Review.It's yet another AI education initiative, joining ChatGPT's Study Mode and Claude for Education.As AI companies expand into personalized tutoring, education professionals are still deciding how to respond.Students have long studied for the SATs with endless flashcards and prep books that doubled as doorstops. There's also
  
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• The best space heaters for extra warmth during the coldest months of winter

  22-01-2026 17:35 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreWe tested over two dozen space heaters to find the best at safely and efficiently heating small and large spaces.Kinsley Searles/Business Insider; Steph Coelho/Business InsiderSpace heaters are the best way to keep warm during freezing weather — especially in the face of cold fronts and winter storms. The best space heaters supplement your central heating by providing an extra burst of warmth in th
  
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• The best gaming TVs of 2026: Top displays for PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC

  22-01-2026 17:28 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best gaming TVs include OLED models, such as the Samsung S90F.John Higgins/Business InsiderIf you've been gaming as long as I have, you've watched the medium evolve from simple 2D platformers to 3D open-world adventures. And as games have grown in scope and production, the screens we play them on have had to level up, too. Today's best gaming TVs look nothing like the clunky tube TVs of yesteryear. M
  
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• 3 reasons the US is closer to a recession than GDP suggests, according to a top economist

  22-01-2026 17:12 via businessinsider.com
  Cindy Ord/Getty Images for YahooMark Zandi isn't convinced that the US economy is on a stable trajectory. In his latest outlook, the economist shared his take on why he still thinks a recession may be coming.GDP growth has been strong, but Zandi thinks the data masks underlying weakness. Mark Zandi isn't feeling great about the economy as 2026 get underway. The top economist at Moody's Analytics was ringing the alarm all throughout 2025, and he's still convinced that the headlines about strong G
  
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• Hedge fund titan Ken Griffin says Japan's bond-market rebellion is a warning sign that the US needs to shape up its finances

  22-01-2026 16:29 via businessinsider.com
  CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty ImagesCitadel chief Ken Griffin thinks the US got a big warning from Japan's bond market this week.Japanese bond yields hit a record high as investors fretted over the nation's growing deficit.The same dynamic could play out in the US if it doesn't get its finances in order, he said.The bond vigilantes could make a comeback soon. That's the big message Citadel CEO Ken Griffin thinks the US got this week.Speaking to Bloomberg on the sidelines of the World Economic For
  
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• An interior designer shares 11 things she'd never have in her own home

  22-01-2026 16:23 via businessinsider.com
  Some interior designers have a few styles, furniture pieces, and trends, they will always try to avoid.sheilasay/Getty ImagesAn interior designer told Business Insider which items and trends she would never have in her home.She said she's not a fan of unorganized clothing racks, matching bedroom sets, or textured walls.You also probably won't find faux flowers, mirrored walls, or textured ceilings in her home.With so many design options and changing trends, it can be difficult to decide what ite
  
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• Bojangles wants New Yorkers to ditch their bagels for biscuits. It could reignite the breakfast wars.

  22-01-2026 16:06 via businessinsider.com
  The Southern chicken chain is going after the city's bagel-lovers with its menu of biscuit breakfast sandwiches.Erin McDowell/Business InsiderBojangles just opened its first New York City location in Flatbush, Brooklyn.The Southern chicken chain is going after the city's breakfast lovers."I think we're going to turn a lot of heads," the chain's vice president of culinary said.Bojangles' breakfast is built on Southern cooking traditions, and now the chain hopes it's a recipe for success in New Yo
  
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• What business leaders are saying about Trump's credit card cap plan, from Jamie Dimon to David Solomon

  22-01-2026 15:55 via businessinsider.com
  Business leaders like Klarna's CEO support Trump's credit card cap proposal, while major banks and investors warn of risks.BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty ImagesDonald Trump proposes a 10% cap on credit card interest rates starting January 20, 2026.Business leaders like Klarna's CEO support the cap, while major banks and investors warn of risks.The proposal sparks debate on consumer protection, credit access, and industry profitability.Business leaders have mixed reviews of President Donald Tru
  
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• Oscars 2026: See the full list of nominees

  22-01-2026 15:49 via businessinsider.com
  Michael B. Jordan plays characters Smoke and Stack in "Sinners."Warner Bros.The Oscars will take place on March 15 and air live on ABC.Conan O'Brien will be hosting."Sinners" set a record for most nominations ever with 16.The 98th Academy Awards nominations were announced on Thursday, and Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" broke the record for the most nominations ever collected by one movie, with the vampire tale earning 16 including best picture.That beats the previous record of 14 nominations, which wa
  
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• Inside the restoration hangar where the National Air and Space Museum repairs and preserves historic aircraft for display

  22-01-2026 15:24 via businessinsider.com
  A McDonnell F-4S Phantom II in the Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar at the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia.Talia Lakritz/Business InsiderThe National Air and Space Museum's second location in Virginia features a restoration hangar.Visitors can watch as workers repair and preserve historic military aircraft and other artifacts.Objects on display include a McDonnell F-4S Phantom II and a Sikorsky JRS-1 from Pearl Harbor.When a one-of-a-kind air
  
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• I spent 10 weeks backpacking through South America. Here are the 4 places I'd visit again in a heartbeat.

  22-01-2026 15:21 via businessinsider.com
  I enjoyed hiking around Torres del Paine National Park.Isabel Vasquez LarsonIn 2022, I quit my job to backpack through South America for 10 weeks with my partner.We visited 16 cities across eight countries, and even saw one of the Seven Wonders of the World.One of my favorite cities was Buenos Aires — the sightseeing, shopping, and food were incredible.In the summer of 2022, I quit my full-time job to spend 10 weeks backpacking through South America with my then-boyfriend (now-husband).Con
  
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• Waymo robotaxis are now available in Miami. Here's what to know.

  22-01-2026 15:00 via businessinsider.com
  Waymo is opening its robotaxi service to the Miami public, covering 60 sqaure miles of Florida's second most populous city.Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesWaymo will be accepting public riders within a 60-square-mile area of Miami starting Thursday.The company will start with a limited number of riders before expanding to the general public.Waymo said it plans to expand to highways and more riders later this year.Waymo is expanding its robotaxi service to Miami on Thursday, putting the Alphabet-back
  
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• Every Timothée Chalamet movie, ranked by critics

  22-01-2026 15:00 via businessinsider.com
  Timothée Chalamet with his Golden Globe for "Marty Supreme."Frazer Harrison/WireImage/Getty ImagesTimothée Chalamet is known for his roles in the movies "Dune," "Wonka," and "Little Women."The actor became a three-time Oscar nominee this year thanks to his role in "Marty Supreme."Chalamet has appeared in 23 films since 2014.Timothée Chalamet could join the history books as the second-youngest best actor winner of all time if he takes home the Oscar this year for "Marty Supre
  
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• Citadel's CEO on the AI boom: 'Is it hype? Of course'

  22-01-2026 14:56 via businessinsider.com
  Citadel CEO Ken Griffin says the AI boom is being driven as much by hype and spending pressure as by real productivity gains.Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP via Getty ImagesKen Griffin says AI hype is real, as productivity gains lag the spending boom.Citadel's CEO says bold AI forecasts run ahead of what the tech can deliver today.Griffin says AI has empowered CTOs, but generative tools still fall apart on depth tests.Hedge fund tycoon Ken Griffin has a blunt message for anyone expecting artificial intel
  
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• 4 tips to build muscle at the gym from one of the world's most decorated Olympians

  22-01-2026 14:43 via businessinsider.com
  Katie Ledecky of Team United States reacts after winning gold and setting a new championship record time of 8:05:62 in the Women's 800m Freestyle Final on day 23 of the Singapore 2025 World Aquatics Championships at World Aquatics Championships Arena on August 02, 2025 in Singapore.Lintao Zhang/Getty ImagesSwimmer Katie Ledecky is a world-record holder with more than a dozen Olympic medals.She said her training routine focuses on consistency and explosive power with weights and circuits.To stay
  
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• LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman says companies are approaching AI the wrong way

  22-01-2026 14:42 via businessinsider.com
  LinkedIn cofounder Reid HoffmanDominik Bindl/Getty ImagesLinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman says most companies are thinking about AI adoption the wrong way.Instead of focusing on pilot projects, he says the real wins come from automating everyday work.Hoffman says AI should start with unglamorous tasks like meetings, notes, and coordination.Big companies are busy hiring chief AI officers and setting up tiger teams to pilot agentic products.However, LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman says this overloo
  
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• Why Wall Street's most data-obsessed investors are taking it slowly with generative AI

  22-01-2026 14:30 via businessinsider.com
  Quant asset managers haven't adopted AI en masse yet.Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesA new Bloomberg survey of quant investors found that 54% of respondents do not use generative AI for investing.AI usage in quant investing will be linked to data formatting and availability going forward, Bloomberg believes.This aligns with the thinking from many quant executives, who have said that AI is not yet able to beat the market.Generative AI hasn't yet won over the quants.A majority of people running sy
  
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• Chipotle's new PAC signals a change in how the company engages in politics

  22-01-2026 12:43 via businessinsider.com
  Chipotle quietly filed FEC paperwork to form a political action committee.Illustration by Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesChipotle has filed to form a PAC, allowing the company to donate directly to federal candidates.The move is a departure from the Mexican Grill's prior "Government Affairs Engagement Policy."The move comes ahead of the midterms, which are expected to be hotly contested.Chipotle Mexican Grill has filed paperwork to form a political action committee, marki
  
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• I tried Ina Garten's elevated avocado toast recipe. Now I know why it's always her first choice for breakfast or lunch.

  22-01-2026 12:42 via businessinsider.com
  I made Ina Garten's recipe for avocado and fried egg tartines.Anneta Konstantinides/Business InsiderIna Garten said her first choice "for a quick and satisfying breakfast or lunch" is her avocado and fried egg tartine.The dish also includes roasted prosciutto and toasted sourdough bread. The recipe is super simple and quick, but it's deliciously filling and fresh.  When I began working from home full-time, I quickly became bored with my usual breakfast routine. So I turned to the
  
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• Divya Nettimi's Avala Global loses more staff despite a strong 2025

  22-01-2026 12:01 via businessinsider.com
  Avala Global was launched by Divya Nettimi in 2022.imagedepotpro/Getty ImagesDivya Nettimi's $2 billion Avala Global has lost more personnel, Business Insider has learned.The firm returned 22.1% last year, according to the manager's year-end letter to investors.Nettimi launched her fund in late 2022 after a run at well-known Tiger Cub, Viking Global.Avala Global, launched by former Viking Global star trader Divya Nettimi, had strong performance numbers in 2025. However, the firm has continued to
  
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• I'm a 61-year-old CEO and DJ for longevity raves. I start my day with a cup of tea, ruthlessly cut meetings short, and don't have a house cleaner.

  22-01-2026 11:44 via businessinsider.com
  Tina Woods is the CEO and founder of Collider Health, and she DJs as "Tina Technotic."Jon Tonks for BIThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with 61-year-old Tina Woods, the CEO and founder of Collider Health, an organization developing public-private partnerships for healthy aging and longevity. It's been edited for length and clarity.As a 61-year-old CEO moonlighting as DJ "Tina Technotic" I am not one of those executives with a strict bedtime or daily routine.A few years ago, as I w
  
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• Cisco's HR chief said the 'worst thing' companies can do is pile more work on employees after AI saves time

  22-01-2026 11:43 via businessinsider.com
  Cisco's Kelly Jones said it's important for companies to "not kill innovation" when it's just starting.Getty Images; BICisco's Kelly Jones said the "worst thing" companies can do is pile more onto workers during initial AI adoption.She said leaders should frame AI as a tool that can give workers a percentage of their day back.Jones said the role of HR is shifting to redesigning work as AI tools change the distribution of work.Has using AI meant you've ended up with more work on your plate?At thi
  
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• How Netflix's stock lost its FANG-era mojo

  22-01-2026 11:40 via businessinsider.com
  Kayla Bartkowski/Los Angeles Times via Getty ImagesNetflix shares sit at a one-year low following disappointing earnings.The company's stock has fallen victim to high expectations and lofty valuations.It doesn't have the backstop of the AI trade, and is splashing big to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. The last decade in the stock market has been dominated by two distinct eras.From 2015 to 2019, "FAANG stocks" were all the rage. The elite crew of Facebook (now Meta), Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and G
  
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• Social media users are celebrating a TikToker whose homemade Dr Pepper jingle landed in a TV ad

  22-01-2026 11:37 via businessinsider.com
  Dr Pepper's commercial was featured during the College Football Playoff Championship game.G Fiume/Getty ImagesTikToker Romeo Bingham's viral Dr Pepper jingle was featured in a national primetime TV commercial.Their TikTok video gained over 44 million views and sparked widespread social media praise.Brands like Buffalo Wild Wings and Vita Coco have also reached out to Bingham.The power of TikTok propelled one user's content to primetime television, and people are loving it.TikToker Romeo Bingham,
  
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• Elon Musk is hiring, and his simple application process reveals what he values in employees

  22-01-2026 11:33 via businessinsider.com
  Tesla CEO Elon MuskReutersElon Musk is looking for tech talent to work on Tesla's latest AI chip.On X, he told job seekers to list the toughest technical hurdles they've overcome in 3 bullets.The approach is a way to focus on results and avoid "the noise of the job market," a recruiter said.Elon Musk wants to see your results, not your résumé.The Tesla CEO this week requested that people who want to work on the company's Dojo3 AI chip email three bullet points describing the "tough
  
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• Investor and finance influencer Grant Cardone says buyers are focusing on the wrong part of the housing equation. Here are his 3 tips to navigate the market.

  22-01-2026 11:30 via businessinsider.com
  Gabe Ginsberg/Getty ImagesReal estate investor Grant Cardone thinks a lot of would-be buyers misunderstand the housing market. He says house hunters should rethink how they're assessing a potential purchase. The finance influencer shared his top tips for navigating the real estate market. The real estate market may look daunting for buyers, but investor and finance influencer Grant Cardone says it doesn't have to be that way — and there are a few things people can do to have an easier time
  
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• Inside a NATO air base on Russia's doorstep, where fighter pilots on scramble alert have just 15 minutes to launch

  22-01-2026 11:21 via businessinsider.com
  Spain deployed EF-18 fighter jets to Lithuania last month to support NATO air policing operations.Joan Valls/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesBusiness Insider visited an air base in Lithuania where Spain has deployed fighter jets.The jets are deployed in support of NATO's air policing mission to protect the Baltic states.Spanish pilots have just 15 minutes to scramble their jets when responding to a potential threat.ŠIAULIAI AIR BASE, Lithuania — The fighter pilots quickly gra
  
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• Inside the OpenAI lab where workers train robotic arms to fold laundry and toast bread

  22-01-2026 11:17 via businessinsider.com
  Florian Gaertner/Getty Images; Tyler Le/BIOpenAI quietly scaled its robotics project over the past year.Around 100 workers collect data around the clock to teach robots how to perform household tasks.OpenAI previously explored robotics, but shut down its last program in 2020.Last year, Sam Altman posited that the world hadn't yet had its "humanoid robots moment" — but, he said, "it's coming." In the background, his AI company has been gearing up to make that happen.OpenAI quietly built up
  
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• Inside OpenAI's renewed push into robotics

  22-01-2026 11:17 via businessinsider.com
  Florian Gaertner/Getty Images; Tyler Le/BIOpenAI quietly scaled its robotics project over the past year.Around 100 workers collect data around the clock to teach robots how to perform household tasks.OpenAI previously explored robotics, but shut down its last program in 2020.Last year, Sam Altman posited that the world hadn't yet had its "humanoid robots moment" — but, he said, "it's coming." In the background, his AI company has been gearing up to make that happen.OpenAI quietly built up
  
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• Wall Streeters reveal their favorite AI tools and what they use them for

  22-01-2026 11:15 via businessinsider.com
  ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty ImagesWall Street professionals say AI chatbots are not ready to replace core finance work.Finance leaders use AI for tasks such as summarizing books and presentations and organizing notes.AI chatbots serve as productivity tools but face limits in fiduciary and sophisticated finance roles.For all the hand-wringing about what AI will do to the white-collar workforce, the technology might not be impressive enough to replace the core work done in the finance indust
  
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• Oracle and OpenAI's AI data centers buildout needs $500 billion, and Wall Street is starting to flinch

  22-01-2026 11:15 via businessinsider.com
  Larry Ellison stands on stage to give a keynote during the company's 2025 conference.Robert Galbraith/ReutersOracle and OpenAI's have plans to build $500 billion of data centers in a venture called Stargate.JPMorgan Chase has seen slower investor interest for $38 billion of debt tied to two Stargate sites.The pullback comes amid growing concerns about Oracle's credit rating and risk.Oracle and OpenAI have aimed to build $500 billion of data centers by the end of the decade to power their artific
  
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• I'm a designer, and Saks was my biggest customer. Now it owes me six figures, and I'm fighting to keep my business viable.

  22-01-2026 11:12 via businessinsider.com
  Fisayo Che, the founder of fashion brand Elisamama, counted on Saks for more than half of her business. The company's bankruptcy has left her questioning a yearslong partnership.Courtesy of Fisayo CheFisayo Che founded Elisamama, a clothing brand that is sold at Saks Fifth Avenue.The retailer's parent company, Saks Global, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and owes her six figures.Now, Che is struggling to trust her longtime partner and make up for the lost revenue.This as-told-to essay is based o
  
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• Trump called Greenland a 'piece of ice.' To Greenlanders, it's so much more.

  22-01-2026 11:06 via businessinsider.com
  Left to right: Ole Olsvig, Tupaarnaq Kleist, Casper Frank Møller.Ole Olsvig, Mark Adam Miller, Raw ArcticPresident Donald Trump referred to Greenland as a "piece of ice" during his speech at Davos 2026.Three Greenland residents told Business Insider that it is more than just a "piece of ice" to be commoditized.They spoke about Greenland's distinct culture, self-governance, and beautiful nature.For over 56,000 people, Greenland is far more than a "piece of ice" — it's home.That's wha
  
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• Football is the biggest thing in America. Chuck Klosterman says that's going to change.

  22-01-2026 11:06 via businessinsider.com
  Big time football — like this month's college football championship — is the most dominant force in American culture.It won't always be that way, writer Chuck Klosterman argues in his new book.Set Number: X164821 TK1Are you ready for some football?Trick question: America is always ready for more football. It's an appetite without end.But writer Chuck Klosterman, who just devoted a book to the sport, says football's dominance will ultimately be its undoing.The notion that football is
  
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• We're siblings who built a 6-figure Turo business in under 2 years. We started with just our mom's car — here's how we scaled up.

  22-01-2026 11:05 via businessinsider.com
  Mike and Darlene Person.Courtesy of JDM WhipzSiblings Michael Rumph and Darlene Person built JDM Whipz, a profitable Turo car rental fleet.JDM Whipz grew to 13 vehicles in Atlanta by reinvesting profits and focusing on customer service.Their experience highlights Turo business strategies, challenges, and the importance of planning.This as-told-to essay is based on conversations with Michael Rumph, 60, and Darlene Person, 61, siblings in metro Atlanta who run JDM Whipz, a 13-car Turo fleet. It ha
  
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• Whole milk is gross. I don't care what RFK says.

  22-01-2026 11:01 via businessinsider.com
  Whole milk, yuck.Getty Images; BIThe government's latest dietary guidelines suggest people drink whole milk instead of low-fat.This matters a lot for school lunches, where whole milk will get top billing.But for the rest of us: Who actually prefers sludgy, thick whole milk over crisp skim? Yuck!I refuse the long arm of the government's reach into my refrigerator: I'm not drinking whole milk!And I readily accept that food is political, so the fact that the latest dietary guidelines from the US go
  
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• Student-loan forgiveness for public servants is at risk under Trump's plan to ax cheaper monthly payments, Democratic lawmakers say

  22-01-2026 11:01 via businessinsider.com
  Sen. Jeff Merkley raised concerns about ending the SAVE student-loan repayment plan.Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesA group of Democratic lawmakers raised concerns with Trump's proposed settlement to eliminate the SAVE plan.They said that abruptly moving student-loan borrowers off of SAVE could put PSLF debt relief at risk.The department said borrowers would have a limited time to begin repayment once SAVE is gone.Millions of student-loan borrowers could soon be forced off a key repayment plan &mda
  
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• I quit my job at Nvidia to cofound a startup. The money wasn't life-changing, and I wanted our son to see a freer path.

  22-01-2026 11:00 via businessinsider.com
  Carolina Cloud cofounders Derek Fulton and Alice Pearson Fulton.Charlotte PearsonFormer Nvidia engineer Derek Fulton quit his job to launch the family cloud startup Carolina Cloud.Fulton said learning plateaued at the chip giant, and the money wasn't life-changing.He said the decision has improved his mental health and rekindled his love of technology.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Derek Fulton, 31, a former Nvidia software engineer who quit to found the North Carolina-bas
  
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• Apple makes a huge bet on AI models becoming commodities

  22-01-2026 11:00 via businessinsider.com
  Apple CEO Tim CookLafargue Raphael/ABACA/ReutersApple is integrating Google's Gemini AI into Siri, signaling a shift in AI strategy.Apple's approach allows Siri to swap AI providers for flexibility and cost savings.This move positions Apple to focus on user experience and distribution over AI model development.Apple's decision to rebuild Siri around Google's Gemini AI models looks, at first glance, like an admission of failure. After years of promising breakthroughs, Apple is reportedly paying G
  
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