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• Two years of Quince: How the brand's 'affordable luxury' clothing holds up

  03-03-2026 23:47 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreFrom leather flats to packable windbreakers, here are the MVPs from Quince's extensive clothing selection.Gabrielle Chase/Business InsiderI first heard Quince's "affordable luxury" tagline while listening to podcast. Immediately I was skeptical — especially after reading all the varied reviews. Over the past two years, myself and our team of style editors have tested over 60 items from Quince. From
  
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• The AI boom is minting startup multimillionaires at an unprecedented speed

  03-03-2026 23:14 via businessinsider.com
  Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has repeatedly emphasized his company's commitment to safety.Bhawika Chhabra/ReutersA version of this story originally appeared in the BI Tech Memo newsletter.Sign up for the weekly BI Tech Memo newsletter here.One of the wildest stories in tech right now is what's happening at Anthropic. New data from Levels.fyi shows how some employees at this AI startup have effectively become multimillionaires about a year after joining.One engineer who started in late 2024 got 60,
  
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• The best air fryers, tested and reviewed

  03-03-2026 22:41 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best air fryers are easy to use and clean and cook food quickly and evenly.James Brains/InsiderWhether you're cooking an entire chicken or reviving yesterday's dino nuggets, the best air fryers deliver crispy, evenly cooked results without the extra oil. Despite the name, air fryers don't actually fry — instead, hot air circulates through the chamber, creating food that mimics the taste and tex
  
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• Amazon's cloud reboot shows the future of consulting in the AI era

  03-03-2026 22:37 via businessinsider.com
  AWS CEO Matt GarmanNoah Berger/REUTERSA version of this story originally appeared in the BI Tech Memo newsletter.Sign up for the weekly BI Tech Memo newsletter here.My youngest daughter, Tessa, just accepted an internship with PwC in San Francisco. We're overjoyed she'll be home for a few months after heartlessly leaving us 18 months ago to study accounting at Wake Forest in North Carolina.What surprised me: her internship isn't until summer 2027. I had no idea these things were locked in so far
  
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• Meta is forming a new AI engineering org for its superintelligence push, with teams as large as 50 people per manager

  03-03-2026 22:33 via businessinsider.com
  Meta CEO Mark ZuckerbergWally Skalij/Getty ImagesMeta is creating a new applied AI engineering organization to support its superintelligence pushThe org will have an unusually flat structure, with manager-to-employee ratios of up to 1:50.The group will partner with Meta Superintelligence Labs.Meta is establishing a new applied AI engineering organization designed to accelerate the company's push toward superintelligence, according to two employees familiar with the matter.The new organization wi
  
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• America's average gas price saw its largest single-day jump in 4 years

  03-03-2026 22:31 via businessinsider.com
  Gas prices across America rose quickly amid growing tension in the Middle East, according to AAA.FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty ImagesThe average price for a gallon of regular gas jumped 11 cents in a day, according to AAA.That's the largest average price jump since March 2022, analysts say.The price spikes come as oil markets are rattled by increasing violence in the Middle East.The drive to and from the office just got more expensive.Prices at the gas pump jumped an average of 11 cents across
  
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• Stocks drop, oil gains as traders digest the latest updates in the Iran war

  03-03-2026 22:18 via markets.businessinsider.com
  Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on November 17, 2025 in New York City.Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesVolatility continued for a second day on Tuesday as markets reacted to the Iran war.Stocks pared the deepest losses and oil retreated from highs as Trump pledged security for oil shipping.Treasury yields also pulled back after spiking on inflation fears.Stocks fell, energy prices rose, and bond yields jumped for a second day on Tuesday as the escal
  
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• Palantir wants its old employees back: 'The shire is calling'

  03-03-2026 22:15 via businessinsider.com
  Palantir wants former employees to come back. It's leaning into its "Lord of the Rings" background, and calling people back to "the Shire."Alex Livesey - FIFA/FIFA via Getty ImagesTed Mabrey, Palantir's global head of commercial, asked ex-employees to return to the company.He said re-onboarded staff would "be on a plane day one" to "incredibly meaningful" deployments.The pitch comes as AI companies are facing renewed scrutiny over their government contracts.Palantir is making a direct appeal to
  
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• We tested the best winter coats for women in snow and extreme cold

  03-03-2026 22:12 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreRachael Schultz, Gabrielle Chase, Sally Kaplan/Business InsiderThis winter has delivered a fury of snowstorms, icy rain, and cold snaps. Through it all, I've been testing the best winter coats for women to keep me warm in the Colorado mountain air.I can tell how the small stuff makes a difference. High fill power, storm cuffs, and wind-blocking hoods are extra features worth paying for. The quality is fe
  
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• The 7 best briefcases for men in 2026, tested and reviewed

  03-03-2026 22:09 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreWe tested nearly a dozen briefcases and narrowed them down to find the best briefcases for men, plus a few runner-up picks you may also want to consider.Alex Rennie/Business InsiderIf you're still carrying your old college backpack into the office, it's time to upgrade to a more sophisticated alternative. The best briefcases for men deliver an elevated look that is surprisingly functional.Once dismissed
  
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• China is moving toward all-nuclear submarine construction in a major strategic shift, US Navy intel chief says

  03-03-2026 21:54 via businessinsider.com
  tkMark Schiefelbein / POOL / AFPThe US Navy's intel chief said China is shifting toward building all nuclear-powered submarines.Supported by its vast shipbuilding capacity, China is also ramping up submarine production.China has historically lagged behind on submarine capabilities. US officials say it's catching up.China's navy is moving toward all-nuclear submarine construction, the US Navy's intelligence lead said, describing a long-term shift in how Beijing builds its undersea force as it exp
  
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• Trump offers political risk insurance and US Navy escort for ships through the Strait of Hormuz

  03-03-2026 21:42 via businessinsider.com
  President Donald Trump offered political risk insurance for "ALL Maritime Trade, especially Energy."Giuseppe Cacace/AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump offered political risk insurance for "ALL Maritime Trade, especially Energy."The president also said on Truth Social that the US Navy will also provide an escort "if necessary."Fighting in the Middle East is affecting vessels near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered political risk insurance and a US Nav
  
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• I tried 30 pairs of women's winter boots and these 14 stood out

  03-03-2026 21:42 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreFrom snowbanks to icy driveways, these warm, waterproof winter boots are the only pairs you'll need this season.Rachael Schultz/Business InsiderThis last dregs of snowmelt will soon be nothing more than puddles of freezing slush, putting you at risk for cold, soggy feet. But with the right winter boots, you can get dressed feeling warm, dry, and more confident on slippery surfaces. The best winter boots
  
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• What to know about every 'Game of Thrones' spinoff in the works, including the movie about Aegon's Conquest

  03-03-2026 21:39 via businessinsider.com
  Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen and Kit Harington as Jon Snow in "Game of Thrones."Helen Sloan/HBOSeveral "Game of Thrones" spinoffs are in the works at Warner Bros."House of the Dragon" and "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" both premiered to positive reviews.More prequel series are reportedly in production, in addition to a movie about Aegon's Conquest.Warner Bros. has long planned to expand George R. R. Martin's "Game of Thrones" universe, giving fans of the global fantasy phenomenon more s
  
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