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• Oracle's Larry Ellison downplays software apocalypse fears: 'We think the SaaSpocalypse applies to others, but not to us'

  10-03-2026 23:45 via businessinsider.com
  Oracle Chairman Larry EllisonAndrew Harnik/Getty ImagesFears that AI will replace traditional software tools have driven a sell-off of software stocks.Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison said he thinks it's a problem for other companies, but not his."That's why we think the Saaspocalypse applies to others but not to us," he said on the earnings call.Oracle executives downplayed fears that AI will spell the death of software-as-a-service companies.Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison said during the company's
  
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• Microsoft backs Anthropic in its legal fight against the Pentagon

  10-03-2026 23:42 via businessinsider.com
  Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's company said the Pentagon's actions against Anthropic "put at risk the very AI ecosystem that the Administration has helped to champion."Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty ImagesMicrosoft is showing its support for Anthropic.In a legal filing, Microsoft urged a federal court to temporarily block Anthropic's blacklisting.On Monday, Anthropic filed to stop the Pentagon from labeling the company as a supply chain risk.Microsoft is squarely in Anthropic's corner.In a
  
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• When I got my cancer diagnosis, I had to cancel 3 planned vacations. A 1-night staycation in nearby Santa Cruz gave me the reset I needed.

  10-03-2026 22:52 via businessinsider.com
  The writer said she enjoyed soaking in a hot tub during her staycation.Courtesy of Kate Loweth.Winter activities and chemotherapy left me feeling exhausted. I needed to do something for myself.I had to cancel a few big trips that I planned, but a 1-night staycation helped me feel refreshed.My solo trip to Santa Cruz offered a much-needed break from life's challenges.The winter months were a blur of holiday activities and family gatherings. It felt like I was running on a treadmill from Thanksgiv
  
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• The TikTok generation is clashing with old-school Wall Street culture

  10-03-2026 22:46 via businessinsider.com
  Momo Takahashi for BIThe "finest boys in finance" may have overstepped the rules of their storied industry.Their case is the extreme, but other young Wall Streeters said social media itself can feel like a gamble.Still, Wall Street is clear about its limits, and insiders said it's the price you pay for a foot in the door.When four "finance boys" went viral last week for their Loro Piana- and Hermés-studded photo shoot, they violated more than the sacrosanct rule of not outdressing your bo
  
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• The best cat litter mats for reducing scatter and tracking

  10-03-2026 22:32 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best cat litter mats feature a variety of textures, including honeycomb designs, to effectively trap stray litter.Crystal Raypole/Business InsiderCats perform all sorts of antics in the litter box, whether it's leaping out wildly or enthusiastically kicking litter in every direction. The mess doesn't end there though. Stray litter often gets tracked across floors and even onto furniture. The best cat
  
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• Best True Classic discount codes we've tested in March 2026

  10-03-2026 22:25 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreTrue ClassicTrue Classic continually proves its reputation as a go-to brand for affordable wardrobe staples that feel good, fit well, and hold up over time. The brand is best known for easy, layerable basics for men and women that balance comfort with a clean, everyday look. This holds true whether you're shopping for a simple T-shirt or a new lightweight jacket. The store even carries kids' apparel. Sav
  
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• It's ballet flat season again, and these Quince dupes are the best affordable option out there

  10-03-2026 22:22 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreI own both the Everlane Day Gloves and the Quince Glove Ballet Flats. The dupes are just as good as the OGs and cost $80 less.Gabrielle Chase/Business InsiderWe're not quite through winter yet, but I'm confident the worst of it is behind us. It's warm enough that I just broke out my favorite ballet flats from Quince, and I'm thrilled that they're still in good shape — but mostly, I'm just thrilled
  
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• Amazon orders 90-day reset after code mishaps cause millions of lost orders

  10-03-2026 22:09 via businessinsider.com
  An Amazon warehouse and delivery trucksYing Tang/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesAmazon's e-commerce site suffered major outages in recent weeks.One outage was linked to internal use of an AI coding tool.Amazon SVP Dave Treadwell proposes new code controls in documents obtained by Business Insider.Amazon is beefing up internal guardrails after recent outages hit the company's e-commerce operation, including one disruption tied to its AI coding assistant Q.Dave Treadwell, Amazon's SVP of e-commerce serv
  
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• Israeli president defends war with Iran, says targeted oil sites were 'not the oil reserves of the people'

  10-03-2026 21:56 via businessinsider.com
  Israel's President Herzog speaking during an interview with BILD.NAFTALI HILGER/Naftali HilgerIsraeli president Isaac Herzog defended the war with Iran in a sit-down interview with BILD.The president said the conflict that began with Hamas' October 7 assault is inseparable from Iran's broader strategy.He also said targeted Iranian oil assets were "kept by the military" and "not the oil reserves of the people of Iran.""It's a connected war. It started October 7th, and we're reaching — actua
  
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• The best linen sheets

  10-03-2026 21:31 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreBrooklinen’s Washed Linen sheets were like sleeping on a cloud: soft, breathable and lightweightShannon Ullman/Business InsiderThe best linen sheets are light, airy, and breathable for a truly luxurious feel. Linen gets a bad reputation for being rough and scratchy, but real linen lovers know that the material gets softer and more relaxed with each and every wash. Linen is made with fibers from the
  
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• 'Decline and recline': Uber and Lyft drivers are rethinking what trips to accept to navigate soaring gas prices

  10-03-2026 21:01 via businessinsider.com
  Gasoline prices at a gas station in California, which has some of the highest prices in the country.Frederic J. BROWN / AFP via Getty ImagesHigh gas prices from the war in Iran are hitting drivers for ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft.Some gig-worker drivers said they're changing which trips they accept.Others, such as EV owners, say they're unaffected by the price spike.War in the Middle East is fuelling a surge in US gas prices — and drivers for services like Uber and Lyft are among t
  
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• I tested 29 bridal shoes to find the most comfortable pairs to wear on the big day

  10-03-2026 21:00 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSamantha Crozier, Gabrielle Chase/Business InsiderFinding the best bridal shoes can feel like an impossible feat — while your heart may be set on a chic pair of sky-high heels with Instagram-worthy details, your head may be urging you to settle for a more practical option. The good news? You don't actually have to compromise here. I've tested two dozen different pairs of shoes and found plenty of s
  
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• Patreon's CEO says AI will be a 'bloodbath for the world's creative people' unless tech companies pay up

  10-03-2026 20:33 via businessinsider.com
  Patreon CEO Jack Conte.Courtesy of PatreonPatreon CEO Jack Conte isn't happy about how AI is affecting the creator economy.Conte spoke with Business Insider about his and Patreon's stances on AI.The exec said that creators should be compensated by AI companies.Jack Conte, the CEO of creator subscriptions platform Patreon, has a bone to pick with the Big Tech AI models.It's about compensation."The creator economy is being left out, loudly and notably," Conte told Business Insider in an interview.
  
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• The top US general says most of Iran's best air defenses are no longer factors, clearing the way for deeper air operations

  10-03-2026 20:23 via businessinsider.com
  TKUS Navy photoMost of Iran's best air defense systems are no longer factors, Gen. Caine said Tuesday.US and Israeli forces are achieving air superiority and conducting deeper strikes in Iran.Both the US and Israel have suppressed and targeted Iranian air defenses.Most of Iran's best air defenses are no longer factors in mission plans for American air operations, giving US and Israeli air forces space for strikes deeper in the country, the top US general said Tuesday.US Air Force Gen. Dan Caine,
  
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• Mark Zuckerberg just posted a totally normal and fine photo with Alexandr Wang

  10-03-2026 20:18 via businessinsider.com
  Mark Zuckerberg and Alexandr Wang, head of Meta's AI superintelligence.Jon Putman/Anadolu / LUDOVIC MARIN / Contributor / GettyMark Zuckerberg posted a photo to Threads with the Scale AI founder after rumors of tension.Meta has created a new AI engineering team, separate from Wang's AI team at the company.Meta denies that Zuckerberg is "done with" Wang.Folks, it's just a totally normal day over at Meta HQ. Nothing to see here, no unsubstantiated rumors of a feud, no billion-dollar breakup. Just
  
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• MrBeast is laying the groundwork for a new business helping others with ads and marketing

  10-03-2026 19:55 via businessinsider.com
  Jimmy Donaldson — better known as Mr. Beast — is the biggest personality on the internet. His former manager says platforms like YouTube and TikTok are working to prevent another star breaking through in the same way.: Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty ImagesMrBeast is exploring offering advertising services, according to new trademark filings.The top YouTuber has filed applications that list plans for a range of ad and marketing services.It's the latest sign of his ambitions to e
  
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• Oil prices see wild swings as markets digest the latest updates on the Iran war

  10-03-2026 19:54 via businessinsider.com
  Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesOil prices dropped, but remained volatile, on Tuesday amid updates on the Iran warUS stocks rose as oil fell toward $80, though Brent crude quickly jumped back to $90Volatility in the oil market is at its highest level since the COVID-19 pandemic.Oil prices swung wildly during Tuesday's trading session as investors took in more updates from the Trump administration on the Iran war. Oil prices saw a sudden, sharp decline on Tuesday afternoon after US Energy Secretary Chr
  
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• Live Q&A: Where Do Oil Prices Go Now?

  10-03-2026 19:49 via businessinsider.com
  As oil prices rise, consumers are seeing higher gas prices at the pump.Adri Salido/Getty ImagesThe Iran War has sent oil prices on a roller coaster ride — and consumers are feeling the pain.Where will prices go from here, and how could this impact the broader economy?Business Insider will discuss this live, and take your questions, Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. ET. Tune in below.The war in Iran has stirred up volatility in oil prices this week. Prices shot up to more than $100 a barrel — th
  
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• This Pentagon announcement on an Operation Epic Fury soldier's 'believed to be' death is very unusual

  10-03-2026 19:41 via businessinsider.com
  The Pentagon released an unusual statement saying that an Army soldier was "believed to be" a casualty of Operation Epic Fury.Jason Reed/ReutersThe Pentagon published an awkwardly worded press release announcing a soldier's death.The press release is titled "DOW Identifies An Army Believed to Be Casualty."Retired military spokespeople say casualty announcements are among the military's most sensitive communications.The Pentagon last week announced the death of a US Army soldier killed while supp
  
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• I moved to California for my husband's job. We split 6 months later, but following him was the best choice I ever made.

  10-03-2026 19:31 via businessinsider.com
  I moved across the country for my husband. We split a few months later, but moving from NYC to California helped me build the life of my dreams.Paul McKenzie/ Ascent Xmedia/Getty ImagesWhen my husband and I got married, I stayed in New York while he was deployed in San Diego.I liked living our separate lives and being in New York, but he wanted me to move and I did.Our relationship didn't work out, but moving to California ended up being the best thing for me. "Either we give this a real shot, o
  
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• I tried 10 new items coming to Taco Bell's menu in 2026 and ranked them from worst to best

  10-03-2026 19:26 via businessinsider.com
  Taco Bell is releasing more than 20 new menu items, including the Crème Brûlée Crunchwrap Slider.Courtesy of Taco BellTaco Bell is releasing over 20 new menu items in 2026, including the Crème Brûlée Crunchwrap.I was at Live Más Live, its annual superfan convention, and got to try many of the new menu items.Mexican Pizza empanadas, the Mountain Dew Baja Midnight Pie, and Diablo nuggets are also coming soon.I never thought I'd be stuffing my face wit
  
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• The best headphones of 2026

  10-03-2026 18:57 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best headphones include over-ear models, such as the Sony WH-1000XM5 (left), and earbuds, like the AirPods Pro 3 (right).Antonio Villas-Boas/Tyler Hayes/Business InsiderOur audio experts have been testing headphones for more than a decade, spending hours with just about every style imaginable. We've used all that hands-on experience to narrow things down to the best headphones you can buy in 2026. No
  
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• The best shoes for plantar fasciitis in 2026

  10-03-2026 18:39 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreDansko/Amberjack/Business InsiderIf you have plantar fasciitis, your footwear choice is crucial, says Suzanne C. Fuchs, podiatric foot and ankle surgeon and founder of LuxePodiatry in Jupiter, Florida. The sharp, stabbing pain in your heel or the bottom of your foot happens because the plantar fascia tendon, which runs from your toes to your heels, becomes inflamed as it is pulled and strained while tryi
  
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• A sustained spike in oil prices could erase consumers' tax savings from Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' strategist says

  10-03-2026 18:29 via businessinsider.com
  Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty ImagesA sustained oil price shock could undercut Trump's big fiscal package, one strategist says.Should oil maintain a $20-a-barrel increase, Americans could pay an extra $150 billion a year in gas, he estimated.That's the equivalent of the dollar amount in tax savings this year from the "Big Beautiful Bill."The Iran war has raised oil prices, and a sustained spike could overshadow Americans' tax savings from Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," a str
  
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• I run a 30-year-old bookstore. Here's how I've kept sales rising for 4 straight years.

  10-03-2026 18:17 via businessinsider.com
  Kandi West is the co-owner and general manager of WordsWorth Books. Katie Adkins for BIAbout 1,500 new indie bookstores have opened over the past five years.To grow, WordsWorth Books has revved up its online shop and added more in-store events.WordsWorth's sales have increased about 7% a year since 2022.Kandi West has always been a huge reader.With a background in information technology project management, West began working part-time at WordsWorth Books in 2020, while being a stay-at-home mom a
  
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• We tried on a lot of one-piece swimsuits, and these 13 were the clear winners

  10-03-2026 18:11 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSamantha Crozier/Business InsiderI've accumulated plenty of bikinis to wear this summer, but finding a reliable one-piece swimsuit is more of a challenge. Being tall, I want something that doesn't cut me in half, and up top I need a supportive fit that flatters what I'm working with.As we searched for the best one-piece swimsuits, we had to test a lot of styles that, in the pursuit of looking modest, com
  
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• Citi CEO doesn't see systemic risk lurking in private credit — unless these 3 things converge

  10-03-2026 18:04 via businessinsider.com
  Fraser said she doesn't see a systemic risk in private credit.Elizabeth Frantz/ReutersJane Fraser said on Tuesday she was "sanguine" about risks in private credit.She said a convergence of private credit jitters, AI worry, and war in Iran could be problematic.When it comes to the war, Fraser said "duration" and "containability" are key factors.Citi CEO Jane Fraser said she's "sanguine" on the risks in private credit — at least for now."There'll be some idiosyncratic risk in there from folk
  
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• The 16 best polarized sunglasses

  10-03-2026 17:43 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreKara Thurmond/DIFF/Business InsiderSpring is almost here, and if you're looking for a new pair of sunglasses, you'll want to make sure they protect your eyes as well as look the part.You've probably heard the term "polarized" in regard to sunglasses, but what does that really mean, and is it an important factor when choosing a pair of sunglasses? I spoke with two ophthalmologists, Drs. Lisa Park and Nata
  
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• Where to watch Top Chef: Live stream Season 23 online

  10-03-2026 17:33 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreTop Chef returns for Season 23 on March 9, 2026.Paul Cheney/Bravo via Getty ImagesTop Chef is back for a 23rd season, and this time, the cooks are heading to the Carolinas. We've rounded up everything you need to know about where to watch Top Chef, including free streaming options for the premiere.Kristen Kish returns to host the new season of Top Chef, where she's joined by fellow judges Tom Colicchio a
  
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• What's next for the 7 million student-loan borrowers who are losing their affordable repayment plan

  10-03-2026 17:21 via businessinsider.com
  The Trump administration said it will soon give guidance to student-loan borrowers enrolled in the SAVE repayment plan.SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty ImagesThe 8th Circuit called for the approval of Trump's settlement to end the SAVE student-loan repayment plan.The Education Department said enrolled borrowers will soon get guidance on switching to a new plan.Borrowers will likely face higher monthly payments without SAVE.Repayment for millions of student-loan borrowers could soon look very different.
  
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• 4 actions the US could take to calm the oil market's historic Iran-war-driven volatility

  10-03-2026 17:21 via businessinsider.com
  Frederic J. BROWN / AFP via Getty ImagesHistoric oil volatility continues to upend markets amid the US-Iran war.JPMorgan analysts examined measures the US could take to calm the oil market. Still, the Strait of Hormuz is the chief influence on how prices will behave, the analysts said. Oil prices plunged after surging past $100 per barrel as President Donald Trump signaled the Iran war could end soon, but volatility has continued on Tuesday. According to JPMorgan, there are a few things the US c
  
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