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• They were about to shut down their business. Then a raw TikTok changed everything.

  26-02-2026 23:26 via businessinsider.com
  Brittany Nemandoust, the founder of Chocbox, and her husband, Kevin.Ethan Noah Roy for BIBrittany Nemandoust started Chocbox, a chocolate kit company, when the pandemic put her out of work.Sales fluctuated, and she nearly shut down the business, but a viral TikTok changed everything.She capitalized on the viral moment and implemented strategies to build a lasting business.For years, Brittany Nemandoust struggled to keep her small business afloat.Chocbox, her DIY chocolate-making kit company, sta
  
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• A man paid $200.57 for one night at a famous NYC hotel, then lived there rent-free for years. Now he could go to jail.

  26-02-2026 23:22 via businessinsider.com
  The New Yorker Hotel, center, is seen in New York.Associated PressMickey Barreto booked a one-night stay at the New Yorker Hotel in 2018 for $200.57.He stayed and paid no rent for five years thanks to a local housing law.Police arrested him in 2024. In February 2026, he pled guilty and will spend six months in jail.A man who lived in the iconic New Yorker Hotel for half a decade without paying a single cent in rent has been sentenced to jail.Police arrested Mickey Barreto in February 2024 and ch
  
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• The best probiotics for dogs, selected with veterinary guidance

  26-02-2026 23:17 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best probiotics for dogs come in capsules, chews, and powders, all formulated with beneficial bacteria to support gut health.Zesty Paws; Vet's Best; Vital Planet; Chewy/Business InsiderAdding probiotics to your dog's diet may help reduce inflammation in their gastrointestinal (GI) tract, improve digestion, speed recovery of the gut microbiome after a virus, and ease diarrhea. Even more, the best prob
  
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• T-Mobile business internet 2026: Everything you need to know about the work-facing ISP

  26-02-2026 23:12 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreT-MobileIt's hard to go wrong with T-Mobile's affordable prices and premium speeds, which is why we recommend the carrier as one of the best phone plans we've tested. But you're missing out if you don't also explore the carrier's suite of business internet services, which benefit from the same reliable 5G network. In fact, small business owners can join T-Mobile's small business internet for as little $5
  
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• Jack Dorsey says he's cutting nearly half of his staff — 4,000 jobs — at Block. Read the memo.

  26-02-2026 22:36 via businessinsider.com
  Jack Dorsey used Goose, Block's AI code editing tool, while creating his Bluetooth mesh messaging app Bitchat.MARCO BELLO/AFP via Getty ImagesBlock lays off over 4,000 employees, cutting its workforce by nearly half, CEO Jack Dorsey said.Jack Dorsey emphasized a shift toward smaller teams and intelligence tools at Block.Read the lengthy post Dorsey shared about the cuts below.Block is letting go of over 4,000 employees, cutting the company nearly in half, cofounder and CEO Jack Dorsey said Thurs
  
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• Warner Bros. Discovery's board says Paramount's latest offer is better than Netflix's. Here's what happens next.

  26-02-2026 22:28 via businessinsider.com
  Warner Bros. Discovery's board of directors just said that David Ellison's Paramount Skydance has made a better offer than Netflix.Aleksander Kalka/NurPhoto via Getty Images; Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty ImagesWarner Bros. Discovery's board said it thinks Paramount's latest offer is better than Netflix's.Paramount raised its bid to $31 per share for all of WBD on Tuesday morning.Netflix must decide whether it's willing to offer more for the Warner Bros. studio and HBO assets.Update: Short
  
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• Hillary Clinton suggests the House Oversight Committee should subpoena Elon Musk in combative opening statement

  26-02-2026 21:54 via businessinsider.com
  A view of the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center, where Hillary Clinton testified on ThursdayCHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty ImagesHillary Clinton is testifying in a congressional probe into Jeffrey Epstein.In her opening statement, she blasted the process as "partisan political theater."She also made a not-so-veiled reference to Elon Musk's plans to visit Epstein's island.Hillary Clinton on Thursday said she has no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes and urged lawmakers to focus their energie
  
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• Hillary and Bill Clinton have been married for over 50 years. Here's a timeline of their relationship.

  26-02-2026 21:38 via businessinsider.com
  BOSTON - JULY 26: Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and his wife U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) take the stage on the first day of the Democratic National Convention July 26, 2004 in Boston, Massachusetts. Democratic presidential candidate U.S. Senator John Kerry (D-MA) is expected to accept his party's nomination later in the week.Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesHillary and Bill Clinton met in 1971 and have been married since 1975. In 1976, Bill was elected to his first government official posi
  
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• How to watch NHL games: Live stream the remainder of the 2026 season

  26-02-2026 21:27 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe NHL regular season will run until April 16, 2026.Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesAfter a brief hiatus for the Winter Olympics, the NHL is back for the final stretch of the regular season. Viewing options are spread far and wide, and we've rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch NHL games, including live streaming options for cord-cutters.Both the men's and women's Ame
  
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• This startup wants to bring back snail mail with an AI-powered app. Read the Notion memo it used to raise $2.8 million.

  26-02-2026 21:01 via businessinsider.com
  Andrew Gold and Aaron Albert cofoundedSouth Park CommonsAndrew Gold and Aaron Albert launched Escargot to revive greeting cards for Gen Z and millennials.It raised $2.75 million for its app that uses AI to edit physical cards and send reminders.Read the Notion memo Escargot used to pitch investors."Happy Birthday!" texts, emails, or social media posts don't quite have the same pizzazz as opening up a physical card in the mail.Cousins Andrew Gold and Aaron Albert want to revive the art of mailing
  
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• Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan step out in matching Prada loafers at Milan Fashion Week

  26-02-2026 21:00 via businessinsider.com
  Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg wore coordinated loafers to the Prada fashion show.ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty ImagesMark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan attended a Prada fashion show in Milan on Thursday.The pair were spotted wearing coordinated Prada outfits, including his-and-hers loafers.Meta has a deal with EssilorLuxottica, which works with Prada's eyewear line.Mark Zuckerberg's style era has hit a new high.The Meta CEO was spotted in the front row at Prada's Fall/Winter runway presentat
  
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• Brooklinen Down Pillow review: An ode to our sleep editor's favorite pillow

  26-02-2026 20:55 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreNo hyperbole here — the Brooklinen Down Pillow is my favorite pillow of all time.Kinsley Searles/Business InsiderI write about sleep products for a living, and when people ask me for the one bedding product I recommend, my answer is always the same: the Brooklinen Down Pillow. It's become my holy grail pillow, striking the perfect balance between fluffy comfort and soft support. And it's available
  
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• I used to think living at home as an adult meant going backward. Losing my dad made me realize I was wrong.

  26-02-2026 20:45 via businessinsider.com
  captiontkMaya KokerovI grew up believing adulthood meant moving away from home, and initially felt eager to leave.After my dad died, though, I felt grateful I'd gotten to spend several extra years living with him.Now, living with my mom and sister feels meaningful as we navigate grief.Growing up, when I imagined my 20s, I pictured living in a huge city apartment on my own, with a partner or a quirky group of roommates. I'd decorate my home with chic art pieces, paint the walls a dusty rose, and
  
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• The 5 best roach killers of 2026, according to pest control experts

  26-02-2026 20:40 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreTo truly combat roaches, your best bet is using a combination of products to prevent roaches from entering your home and kill the ones that are already there.Target; Amazon; Home Depot; Alyssa Powell/InsiderCockroaches are resilient, fast-breeding pests. Once they invade, they're hard to eliminate without the right products. The best roach killers can quickly reduce visible bugs while targeting hidden ne
  
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• The Saatva Classic Mattress delivers a hotel-style sleep at home

  26-02-2026 20:08 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe Saatva Classic Mattress is available in three firmness levels. We tested the Luxury Firm, which stomach and back sleepers may appreciate.SaatvaSaatva mattresses are inspired by what you may experience in luxury hotels. You won't have to lift a finger during delivery thanks to free in-home setup while the premium materials and comfort customizations available to tailor to your sleep preferences are ak
  
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• Walmart agrees to pay $16 million to Spark delivery drivers as part of settlement over claims it misled them on pay

  26-02-2026 20:07 via businessinsider.com
  Walmart agreed to pay $100 million, including millions to Spark delivery workers, to settle FTC claims.Paul Weaver/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesWalmart is set to pay $16 million to Spark drivers to settle claims it misled them about pay and tips.The driver payouts are part of a broader settlement with the FTC.Walmart said it has already begun paying the affected gig workers.Walmart is set to pay about $16 million to Spark drivers as part of a larger settlement over claims that it misl
  
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• These $80 packable sneakers from Reef are my holy grail travel shoes

  26-02-2026 20:02 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreEmily Hochberg/Business InsiderI've never been much of a sneaker gal. As someone who lives in a year-round warm-weather climate, I'm more comfortable wearing sandals. That was until I started having foot tingling and pain.Eager for a solution, I looked for shoes that would provide support, but look cuter than the chunky running sneakers I wear to work out. And, as a travel writer who takes several trips
  
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• Tampa International Airport takes aim at your pajamas

  26-02-2026 19:59 via businessinsider.com
  Tampa International Airport is taking aim at a terminal coziness 'crisis': passengers in pajamas in the middle of the day.: Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesTampa International Airport said on X that it wants to ban pajamas in a Thursday social media post.The tongue-in-cheek post follows the airport's 10-year "ban" on Crocs last year.The Transportation Department is trying to make travel a "Golden Age," including spiffier clothes.The war on cozy airport outfits has a new
  
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• Watch the viral 'ad' that imagines aged Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and Jeff Bezos promoting a creepy energy source for AI

  26-02-2026 19:39 via businessinsider.com
  For a spoof ad, AiCandy aged up Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos.AiCandyA spoof ad imagining Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and Jeff Bezos running a gym to power AI in 2036 went viral.The video comes from AiCandy, a Belgian video generation startup.Founders Hans Buyse and Jan De Loore told Business Insider that their inbox is now filled with requests and a job offer.In 10 years, there might not be many jobs, but there sure will be a lot of spin bikes. (At least, if you believe this ad.)The Belgian
  
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• Apple Pencil compatibility in 2026: Which models work with which iPads?

  26-02-2026 19:30 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreApple Pencil compatibility with iPads varies widely among the four Apple Pencil models and the many compatible tablet generations.Antonio Villas-Boas/Business InsiderSince 2015, Apple has released four versions of the Apple Pencil, and they're not all interchangeable. Not every model works with every iPad, which can make choosing the right one confusing. But don't worry, we've broken down the ins and out
  
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• Companies laying off staff this year include Amazon, Citi, and eBay — see the list

  26-02-2026 19:27 via businessinsider.com
  eBay is cutting about 800 jobs.Thomas Fuller/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesCompanies such as eBay, Amazon, and Papa Johns have said they're trimming staff this year.Pinterest, for one, cited AI as a factor in its decision to shed less than 15% of its workforce.See the list of companies letting workers go in 2026.The first quarter of 2026 is halfway through, and layoffs are well underway.Companies, including Angi (formerly Angie's List) and the popular web tool Tailwind, have cut staff, citing the imp
  
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• Pandemic watchdog calls the number of investigations into arts and restaurant bailouts 'underwhelming' and 'embarrassing'

  26-02-2026 19:23 via businessinsider.com
  CSPANA proposed bill would extend the window to bring charges related to arts and restaurant bailout fraud.A Small Business Administration watchdog said the agency has so few cases it's "embarrassing."Musicians used millions in pandemic relief funds to pay themselves, throw parties, and fly private.A top federal pandemic-aid investigator said the number of investigations into $43 billion in emergency grants to restaurants and entertainment businesses has been "embarrassing" and "underwhelming."W
  
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• Photos show how Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan elevated their fashion together and found a cool couple style

  26-02-2026 19:02 via businessinsider.com
  Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg at a 2026 Prada runway show in Milan.Alessandro Garofalo/ReutersMark Zuckerberg met his wife, Priscilla Chan, at Harvard in 2003, and they got married in 2012.Their couple style has evolved over the years, especially as Zuckerberg became a billionaire.They've gone from wearing business-ready suits and gowns to cool, trendy ensembles.Through the highs and lows of Mark Zuckerberg's career, Priscilla Chan has been by his side.The couple met at a college frat party
  
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• Google is dialing up the pressure for more employees to use AI — and not just engineers

  26-02-2026 18:57 via businessinsider.com
  Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google, told staff last year to ramp up their use of AI. ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty ImagesGoogle managers are pushing more employees to use AI.Employees in non-technical roles said they have been told they are expected to use AI.In some cases, employees have been told AI will factor into their performance review.Google is ramping up pressure for more employees to use AI — and it's not just software engineers who are expected to embrace it.In recent we
  
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• A 37-year-old economist who says he bet more than $300k against DOGE on Kalshi explains himself

  26-02-2026 18:40 via businessinsider.com
  Alan Cole, a senior economist at the Tax Foundation, says he bet $342,195.63 on the success of DOGE.Kristian Tuxen Ladegaard Berg/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesAlan Cole, a 37-year-old economist in DC, said he bet his life savings against DOGE.He said he wagered roughly $342,200 and won $470,300 — a roughly 37% return.He explained his rationale in a post on X on Thursday.He said he bet his life savings on Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency failing to shrink federal spending —
  
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