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• The best chocolates to gift for Valentine's Day, according to a professional chocolatier

  09-02-2026 23:41 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreI used my experience as a professional chocolatier to test over 100 truffles, bonbons, and caramels. These are my picks for the best chocolate.Bon Bon Bon; Christopher Elbow; Dandelion Chocolate Factory; EHChocolatier; Fran's Chocolates; See's Candies; Gilbert Espinoza/Business InsiderChocolate is a classic Valentine's Day gift for a reason — it's equal parts indulgent, thoughtful, and delicious. W
  
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• The Marines pulled off another clean audit. The rest of the US military still hasn't.

  09-02-2026 23:31 via businessinsider.com
  The Marines are the only US military service to have passed a clean audit. They just did it again.Cpl. Keegan Jones/US Marine CorpsThe Marine Corps passed its third consecutive audit; it's the only military service to pass one.The rest of the US military has failed to pass any audit since they became mandatory in 2018.Officials say systems modernization efforts are helping untangle financial and logistics chokepoints.The Marine Corps has again done what the rest of the US military has repeatedly
  
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• I tested nearly every silk pajama brand to find the best sets that are actually washable

  09-02-2026 23:16 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSamantha Crozier/Business InsiderSilk pajamas are the epitome of luxurious loungewear. Waking up in them makes me feel like Grace Kelly, stretching her arms and sipping tea as she prepares for a day of being generally elegant. The vibes are: an evening martini from a crystal coupe, a late-night soak in a claw-footed tub, and breakfast in a bed that has a view of the Eiffel Tower.However, silk pajamas are
  
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• How to watch luge at the Olympics: Live stream the 2026 Winter Games free from anywhere

  09-02-2026 23:03 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreLuge events will run until February 12, 2026.Athit Perawongmetha/REUTERSThe Olympics are underway, and the high-intensity luge events are speeding by. If you're hoping to learn how to watch luge at the Olympics before it ends, you've come to the right place. For the unfamiliar, or those who have only seen a quick flash of a person on a screen as they launch down the track at speeds reaching up to 90mph,
  
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• The 10 best dog foods, with guidance from veterinarians

  09-02-2026 23:01 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best dog foods from brands like Royal Canin, Hill's, Purina, and Nature's Recipe are nutritionally complete and balanced.Chewy/Business InsiderChoosing a healthy dog food can feel overwhelming. The pet food market is enormous, with hundreds of dog food brands, recipes, and formulations to sift through. If you have a puppy, you probably know it's best to feed a puppy formula, but you may wonder if you
  
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• I was in the stands for Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show. Here's what it was like.

  09-02-2026 22:40 via businessinsider.com
  I watched Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show from the stadium stands.Todd Rosenberg/Getty ImagesI was at Levi's Stadium when Bad Bunny performed his historic Super Bowl halftime show.We missed the surprise cameos from Pedro Pascal and Cardi B.The crowd absolutely lost it when Lady Gaga appeared."Look for us on TV!" I told my parents before my fiancé and I headed to Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, for our very first Super Bowl."Oh, we're not going to watch the game,"
  
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• See how Bad Bunny's style has evolved from his early days to the Super Bowl Halftime Show stage

  09-02-2026 22:35 via businessinsider.com
  Bad Bunny's 2026 style looks nothing like what he wore a decade ago.Kindell Buchanan/PA Images via Getty Images/Alberto Rodriguez/Telemundo/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty ImagesBad Bunny headlined the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show with a proudly Puerto Rican performance.The Puerto Rican singer has established himself as an icon of extravagant menswear.His style evolution includes some misses during the early days of his career.Ten years after loud suits and over-the-top accessories domin
  
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• Savannah Guthrie makes urgent public plea as search for mom continues: 'An hour of desperation'

  09-02-2026 22:35 via businessinsider.com
  Savannah Guthrie is pleading for the public's help in the search for her mother.NDZ/Star Max/GC ImagesSavannah Guthrie is pleading for the public's help in the search for her mother, Nancy Guthrie.The 84-year-old woman is believed to have been taken from her Arizona home."We are at an hour of desperation, and we need your help," Savannah Guthrie said in a video post."Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is begging the public for help as the search for her elderly mother — who authorities beli
  
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• Best 1-800 Flowers coupons and discount codes we've tested in February 2026

  09-02-2026 22:26 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more1-800 Flowers/InsiderValentine's Day is just around the corner, and it's not too late to secure fresh blooms for your partner in time. 1-800 Flowers is one of the biggest names in the business, with a wide assortment of arrangements and price points. With a good 1-800 Flowers coupon, you can even save on your purchase. Our editors on the Reviews Team have tested the most popular flower delivery services,
  
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• 33 thoughtful gifts for her this Valentine's Day and beyond that will make her feel seen

  09-02-2026 22:07 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSamantha Crozier/Business InsiderAt Business Insider Reviews, we test products year-round with the same rigor we bring to any story — evaluating materials, real-world usefulness, and long-term value. But Valentine's Day calls for something extra. Beyond specs and cost-per-use, the best gifts spark a reaction: a little rush of excitement, the pleasure of something beautiful, or the indulgent feeling
  
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• West Coast Marines want to train 500 new drone pilots a year in a crash course on everything from flying to explosions

  09-02-2026 21:44 via businessinsider.com
  The US Marine Corps is increasingly recognizing the importance of drones for modern battlefield operations.Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre/US Marine CorpsMarines in California are running a new drone pilot course hope to see 500 troops qualify each year.Students must master aerial navigation and safely packing payloads with explosives.The training comes as the Pentagon seeks fast drone adoption everywhere, learning from Ukraine.West Coast Marines are learning how to operate attack drones in a new traini
  
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• How one Wall Street analyst is spotting AI winners and losers in the stock market

  09-02-2026 21:42 via businessinsider.com
  A Wall Street trader works on the New York Stock Exchange trading floor.TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP via Getty ImagesLast week's software-led tech rout reminded investors that the AI hype isn't lifting all boats. Investors should place heightened emphasis on stock picking as winners and losers emerge. Futurum Group CEO and chief analyst Daniel Newman shared what he's looking for in winning AI stocks. The tech stock sell-off that rattled Wall Street last week served as a reminder to investors that AI h
  
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• Read an Anthropic AI safety lead's exit letter: 'The world is in peril'

  09-02-2026 21:40 via businessinsider.com
  Another Anthropic employee has announced their departure.Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesAn AI safety leader announced his departure from Anthropic in a letter published on Monday.Mrinank Sharma said he's leaving the company to pursue work that aligns with his integrity.Several other Anthropic employees have exited the AI company in recent months.A former Anthropic employee said in a departure letter published Monday that he is leaving the company as he reckons with a "world in peril."Mri
  
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• Best REI coupons and promo codes we've tested in February 2026

  09-02-2026 21:31 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThese REI coupons can help you save on outdoor gear.REIUpdate: After scouring the internet for REI promo codes, we've found no active coupons at this time. We'll keep an eye out for new discounts and include them on this page as soon as we find them, so make sure to keep checking back. In the meantime, you can explore REI's ongoing deals below or head back to your cart.When you're getting ready for your
  
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• 18 times musicians faced backlash from conservatives over their music

  09-02-2026 21:02 via businessinsider.com
  Bad Bunny and Donald Trump.Bob Kupbens/Samuel Corum/Getty ImagesMany musicians have faced backlash from conservative politicians and right-wing commentators.Donald Trump criticized Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show.Stars like Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, and Beyoncé have been criticized for their lyrics or beliefs.Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show has drawn criticism from the country's top Republican: Donald Trump said it was "one of the worst, EVER!" in a post on Truth Social.Strong wo
  
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• The best Apple AirPods: We put each model to the test to see how they stack up

  09-02-2026 20:50 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best Apple AirPods include the AirPods Pro 3 (left) and the AirPods Max (right).Tyler Hayes/Lisa Eadicicco/Business InsiderApple's AirPods are popular for a reason. They sound good, work effortlessly with iPhones and MacBooks, and feature Apple's instantly recognizable design. But with several models to choose from, picking the best AirPods for your needs isn't always straightforward. That's where we
  
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• Eric Schmidt-backed data center venture is negotiating a major deal with Google

  09-02-2026 20:33 via businessinsider.com
  Google's ex-CEO is worried most countries will adopt Chinese AI models.Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for America Business ForumBolt is a data center development firm co-founded by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt last year.The company is in talks with Google to anchor a large campus it plans to build in West Texas.Google and its Big Tech peers have unveiled record spending on AI infrastructure in 2026.Bolt Data and Energy, a data center development firm that was cofounded late last year by former
  
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• Instagram is internally testing a new Snapchat rival app

  09-02-2026 20:30 via businessinsider.com
  Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesInstagram is building an internal prototype of a new app that's similar to Snapchat.The disappearing photos app is being called "Instants."A Meta spokesperson confirmed the internal prototype is not testing externally.Hey Meta, are you also nostalgic for 2016?As social media users wax poetic and share throwbacks about the social media heyday of 2016, it seems Meta wants to revive a piece of it.The tech giant is working on an internal prototype of a new sta
  
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• OpenAI's Sam Altman used to hate ads. Now he's selling them.

  09-02-2026 20:01 via businessinsider.com
  Most ChatGPT users don't pay for a subscription. Sam Altman wants to make money off them anyway, by showing them ads.Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesChatGPT has hundreds of millions of users, and only a small percentage of them pay to use the service.But OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wants to turn those free users into revenue-generating users by showing them ads.This move has been a long time coming, and has real risk: What if users think ChatGPT's answers are influenced by the ads it sells?OpenAI's Sam Altm
  
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• Trump's plan to limit student loans for nurses is dominating the public's feedback on the repayment overhaul

  09-02-2026 19:54 via businessinsider.com
  President Donald Trump's student-loan repayment overhaul would place new borrowing caps on certain advanced degrees, including nursing.Nathan Howard/Getty ImagesPublic comment is open on Trump's student-loan repayment overhaul.New borrowing caps for post-graduate nursing programs dominated the conversation.Advocates and lawmakers expressed concern that the limits could exacerbate the healthcare shortage.Nursing programs are taking center stage in the public conversation on President Donald Trump
  
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• Morgan Stanley shares 6 positive takeaways for tech after last week's wipeout — and 9 stocks that are attractive to buy now

  09-02-2026 19:34 via businessinsider.com
  TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP via Getty ImagesAnthropic's latest AI tools sparked a tech-stock panic last week.Yet, Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson remains optimistic about tech and software sectors.He shared nine stock picks from software analyst Keith Weiss, including MSFT, TEAM, and NOW.After Anthropic's Claude AI briefly induced panic for tech stocks last week, investors are grasping for answers on what comes next. Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson had some comforting words for investors still reeling afte
  
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• When I was a student at Stanford, many of my classmates used ChatGPT. I refused.

  09-02-2026 19:20 via businessinsider.com
  The author refused to use ChatGPT in college.Thidarat Kwangten/Getty ImagesWhen I was a student at Stanford University, my classmates raved about ChatGPT.I refused to use the AI system because I would have done a disservice to myself.I had the privilege of learning from many fine writing instructors and professors — not ChatGPT.It wasn't until my junior year at Stanford University that I first heard about ChatGPT from classmates who'd mentioned they had "chat" summarize the class reading.W
  
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• Workday's CEO is out less than a week after 400 job cuts

  09-02-2026 19:16 via businessinsider.com
  Dado Ruvic/ReutersWorkday's chief is stepping down from his position as CEO and board member.Cofounder Aneel Bhusri returns as CEO for the fourth time.Workday recently laid off around 400 employees and was one of many software companies whose share prices tanked last week.The CEO of Workday is leaving his post, a change that comes less than a week after the software provider laid off about 400 employees.Carl Eschenbach is being succeeded by Workday cofounder and executive chair Aneel Bhusri, who
  
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• Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a perfect artistic statement — except for Lady Gaga's cameo

  09-02-2026 19:09 via businessinsider.com
  Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga perform at the 2026 Super Bowl.Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty ImagesLady Gaga was a surprise guest at Bad Bunny's 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.She sang "Die With a Smile," her hit duet with Bruno Mars, in a salsa-style solo rendition.For a performance that otherwise felt very intentional, Gaga's part felt thematically random.Bad Bunny brought the fiesta to the Super Bowl on Sunday, performing reggaeton hits and paying tribute to his Latino heritage &mdas
  
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• Elon Musk fired back at an X user who said the government 'throws money at him,' saying it's a 'clown's analysis'

  09-02-2026 19:07 via businessinsider.com
  Tesla CEO Elon Musk admitted he has sometimes made mistakes in his approach to hiring.Alex Brandon/APElon Musk defended Tesla and SpaceX after an X user said the US government "throws money" at them.He called it a "clown's analysis."Musk said that NASA would only account for about 5% of SpaceX's revenue this year.Elon Musk fired back after an X user said the US government "throws money at him" and his companies while receiving little in return.The funny part about that clown’s analysis is
  
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• MrBeast is buying a banking app geared toward teens

  09-02-2026 19:01 via businessinsider.com
  YouTube creator MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson).Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesMrBeast's company, Beast Industries, is buying the teen-focused banking app Step.The CEO of Beast Industries said the company wants to help fans improve their "financial futures."MrBeast, YouTube's top creator, has been diversifying his business beyond media.YouTube's top creator, MrBeast, is making a leap into fintech by buying a consumer banking app geared toward teens.His company, Beast Industries, is acquiring Step, ac
  
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• Every movie Margot Robbie has been in, ranked from worst to best by critics

  09-02-2026 18:49 via businessinsider.com
  Margot Robbie has been in a number of hit films.Warner Bros. Pictures,DC Comics, Focus FeaturesMargot Robbie has been acting for years, and some of her movies are higher-rated than others. According to critics, Robbie's best films include "Barbie," "Birds of Prey," and "I, Tonya."However, she's also starred in critical flops like "Terminal" (2018) and "Suicide Squad" (2016).Over the years, Australian actor Margot Robbie has been in many movies, from leading hit franchises to taking on smaller ro
  
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• Bitcoin is struggling again after a brief comeback. Here's what's keeping it down.

  09-02-2026 18:48 via businessinsider.com
  Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesBitcoin was struggling to hold $70,000 on Monday after last week's chaotic sell-off. Other assets like stocks and metals have been recovering, but bitcoin continues to flail. Commentators laid out a few reasons for its ongoing struggles on Monday. Bitcoin bounced off its lows last week, but it's struggling around the $70,000 mark on Monday. The token's decline brought it to nearly $60,000 last Thursday, before it snapped back on Friday. However, as other ass
  
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• Best Peacock promo codes we've tested in February 2026

  09-02-2026 18:45 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn morePeacock is touting 15,000 hours of on-demand content at launch.PeacockUpdate: We scoured the internet for coupons and found no active Peacock promo codes at this time. We'll add more to this page as they come up, so check back soon. In the meantime, check out Peacock's deals on annual plans below or head back to checkout.Over the years, Peacock has consistently made its way into our roundup of the best s
  
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• In Google We Trust: Why an internet company can borrow billions for a century

  09-02-2026 18:42 via businessinsider.com
  Google CEO Sundar PichaiCarlos Barria/ReutersGoogle reportedly plans to issue 100-year bonds, following a recent 50-year bond issue.The company is borrowing money for far longer than the US government.How is that possible? In September, something changed.This morning, I woke up to a stunning report that Google is gearing up to sell a 100-year bond.That follows a similar move in early November, when Google issued a 50-year bond.Investors are giving this company billions and are willing to wait up
  
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• The best fitness trackers and wearables of 2026

  09-02-2026 18:31 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best fitness trackers include Garmin models like the Vivoactive 6.Rachael Schultz/Business InsiderThe best fitness trackers can help you train smarter and better understand your body's signals. Top wearables go far beyond counting steps — they also measure heart rate, recovery, sleep quality, and strain. This all helps you know when to push harder or when to rest. But fitness trackers aren't al
  
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• Anthropic took aim at OpenAI with a snarky ad and won the AI Super Bowl

  09-02-2026 18:03 via businessinsider.com
  A still from Anthropic's ad is set to air during the Super Bowl. The ad features a scrawny man who wants to get a six-pack quickly, but a helpful trainer gives him more than just the advice he needs.AnthropicForget the Patriots vs. the Seahawks: The real Super Bowl showdown was Anthropic vs. OpenAI.Social media listening data suggests Anthropic's Super Bowl ad won the battle for online engagement.Anthropic's spot skewered OpenAI — though not by name — for its decision to bring ads to
  
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• Big Tech's capex growth may be far slower than it looks

  09-02-2026 17:54 via businessinsider.com
  Google executives meet with officials at a Google data center in Midlothian, Texas.Fortune via Reuters ConnectTotal capex by Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft is projected to soar to about $600 billion this year.A big part of this spending growth is driven by surging prices in one corner of the tech market.Excluding that, there may be a "notable deceleration" in Big Tech capex, RBC analysts estimated.Big Tech's latest capex projections have shocked investors. Look beneath the headline numbers,
  
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• The best photos of the 2026 Super Bowl

  09-02-2026 17:41 via businessinsider.com
  SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 08: Head coach Mike MacDonald of the Seattle Seahawks is doused with Gatorade by Patrick O'Connell #52 of the Seattle Seahawks after beating New England Patriots to win Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium on February 08, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.Thearon W. Henderson/Getty ImagesThe Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX on Sunday.Seahawks placekicker Jason Myers set a record for most field goals kicked in a Super Bowl with
  
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• How to watch Olympic Curling: Live stream the 2026 Winter Games free from anywhere

  09-02-2026 17:37 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreOlympic Curling kicks off on February 4, ahead of the official start of the 2026 Winter Olympics.Carmen Mandato/Getty ImagesThe Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics might have only officially kicked off a few days ago, but the keen beans of the curling world got started a couple of days before the Opening Ceremony with some early mixed doubles action. To see how to watch Olympic curling, our guide below h
  
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