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• Best dog food toppers for picky eaters

  08-07-2026 23:49 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreDog food toppers added a big flavor boost to Roo's meals, including Open Farm Fish Toppers and Solid Gold Bone Broth.Elizabeth Holbrook/Business InsiderDog food toppers add extra flavor and texture to meals, making them especially enticing to picky pups and dogs with a low appetite due to health issues. Many toppers also add moisture to food and provide extra hydration. From wet and fresh to freeze-dried
  
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• Best Mint Mobile deals in 2026 and how to get 50% off Unlimited plans

  08-07-2026 23:33 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreMint MobileMint Mobile keeps phone service simple with T-Mobile-powered, contract-free plans you pay for monthly, a lot like a streaming service or gym membership. It's one of the most budget-friendly plans you can choose, and with the frequent Mint Mobile deals you can find, it's even more so.Right now, Mint is offering any of its plans for $15 a month — a 50% discount on the Unlimited tier. It ap
  
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• How to stop people from using your Instagram posts with Meta's AI

  08-07-2026 22:58 via businessinsider.com
  
  Instagram profiles now automatically allow users to share and modify other people's public posts, including their profile picture, with Meta's new AI model, Muse Image.Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesInstagram profiles default to letting users share and modify their content with Meta's new AI model.The feature allows users to download your posts, including your profile picture, to "reuse" them.You can toggle the permissions on and off in your settings — but only through the app
  
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• Best Paramount Plus coupon and promo codes we've tested in July 2026

  08-07-2026 22:46 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreParamount Plus can be even more affordable when you use one of these vetted coupon codes.Paramount PlusUpdate: Our deal-hunting team has scoured the internet for Paramount Plus coupon codes, but we haven't found any active promos at this time. We'll keep digging for deals and codes and add them to this page as soon as we discover them, so keep checking back for updates. If you're still planning to subscr
  
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• Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is raising external funding for the first time. Read the CEO's email to staff.

  08-07-2026 22:28 via businessinsider.com
  
  Jeff Bezos founded Blue Origin in 2000.Chesnot/Getty ImagesBlue Origin is raising external funding for the first time.Jeff Bezos' rocket startup is raising $10 billion at a $130 billion valuation, an email said.CEO Dave Limp said the investment will be a "clear vote of confidence" in Blue Origin's mission.Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is raising $10 billion as the rocket startup aims to catch up with Elon Musk's SpaceX.In a memo sent to employees on Wednesday and seen by Business Insider, Blue Origin
  
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• The best Sambas alternatives that are better than the originals

  08-07-2026 22:26 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreBared Footwear, Alohas, Gabrielle Chase/Business InsiderThe World Cup has put soccer in the spotlight this summer. Whether you're rooting for the underdogs or a Champions league legend, it seems everyone can agree on wearing sporty, low-profile sneakers.Few shoes have defined the pro-footballer look quite like the Adidas Sambas. Originally introduced in 1949 as a training shoe for soccer players, the sli
  
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• Best Peacock promo codes we've tested in July 2026

  08-07-2026 22:24 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn morePeacock is home to classic hits like Parks and Recreation, The Office, and Law & Order.PeacockUpdate: We scoured the internet for Peacock promo codes, but we've been unable to find any new and active discounts at this time. We'll keep hunting for coupon codes and continue to update this page as we find and verify them, so check back soon for more info. In the meantime, if you're still interested in p
  
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• The biggest snubs of the 2026 Emmy Awards

  08-07-2026 21:55 via businessinsider.com
  
  The cast of "Industry."John Nacion/Variety/Getty ImagesThe 2026 Emmy Award nominations were announced on Wednesday.There were welcome surprises, but some baffling snubs.A few of the best actors from "The Pitt" were left off this year's list.The 78th Emmy Awards are about two months away, and now we know who will be competing for the Television Academy's biggest prizes — and who will be sitting at home watching from their couches.There are always shows that get left off the Emmys nomination
  
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• Best Hisense TVs of 2026

  08-07-2026 21:34 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe UR9 RGB Mini LED TV delivered the best color performance of any Hisense TV we tested.Steven Cohen/Business InsiderI've been reviewing TVs for over a decade, and in that time, I've seen various brands rise and fall. Hisense is one of the companies that has really leveled up in the last several years. These days, the best Hisense TVs can compete with pricier sets from other brands, especially if you wa
  
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• I went to the largest maritime gathering in US history, featuring ships from 20 countries, for America's 250th birthday. Here's what I saw.

  08-07-2026 21:29 via businessinsider.com
  
  The largest maritime gathering in US history featured ships from 20 countries.Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images ; Talia Lakritz/Business InsiderShips from 20 countries visited New York City in celebration of America's 250th birthday.I toured ships from the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Poland, Argentina, Sweden, Uruguay, and Italy.I also visited two active-duty ships in the US Navy, the USS Arlington and the USS Farragut.You only turn 250 years old once.In celebration of America's milestone birthday, New
  
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• Facebook users keep accidentally posting onto Threads — and Threads users love it.

  08-07-2026 21:28 via businessinsider.com
  
  Mark Zuckerberg's Meta started Threads three years ago. It now says it's up to 500 million monthly active users. I wonder how many people actually know they're posting there.Basak Gurbuz Derman/Getty ImagesMeta's Threads says it has 500 million monthly active users. A lot of those people are cross-posting from Facebook or Instagram.Some of those cross-posters don't seem to realize they're doing it.One classic — and sad — example is a woman posting about her husband's death.If there i
  
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• Summer break looked different for each of my children. That's what made it work.

  08-07-2026 21:05 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author (not pictured) sent her kids away in the summer.Henglein and Steets/Getty ImagesSummer break created childcare and scheduling challenges as a single parent.I relied on community programs, friends, siblings, and extended support networks.Looking back, I believe those summers helped surround my children with people who cared for them.More than New Year's celebrations and their birthdays, the first and last days of school each year were the greatest markers of time's passage in my five c
  
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• A top Morgan Stanley bond manager flags problems brewing in Big Tech's AI debt binge

  08-07-2026 21:04 via businessinsider.com
  
  NYSEA top Morgan Stanley portfolio manager says he sees problems in Big Tech's AI debt binge.Investor demand has cooled somewhat, leading to higher yields on some bonds. Concerns are rising as issuance balloons and credit risk creeps up, Vishal Khanduja said. Troubling signs are beginning to flash in the AI-fueled debt binge among Big Tech companies, a top Morgan Stanley portfolio manager says.Vishal Khanduja, the head of broad markets fixed income at the bank, flagged worrying signs he sees in
  
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• I took the same grocery list to Walmart, Kroger, and Amazon to compare prices. After filling my carts, I found a winner.

  08-07-2026 20:55 via businessinsider.com
  
  I compared grocery prices at Walmart, Kroger, and Amazon using Walmart's recently price-dropped items as my guide.Savannah BornWalmart recently dropped prices on over 250 items, so I took a closer look at nine of them.I compared their prices to what I found at competitors Kroger and Amazon. Amazon didn't impress me.Walmart had the lowest prices, and Kroger was close behind — but I may have gotten lucky.When Walmart announced rollbacks on more than 250 items, my ears naturally perked up.The
  
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• OpenAI's new voice model wants you to talk over it

  08-07-2026 20:29 via businessinsider.com
  
  OpenAI launched a new update to make its Chatbot less awkward.OpenAIOpenAI's new GPT-Live model promises more natural human-to-AI conversations.It will add "mmhm" or "sure" while the user talks — and nixes its signature pregnant pauses.The update is part of a trend. AI labs are trying to make conversations feel less like passing batons.OpenAI wants ChatGPT to stop waiting for its turn.During a Wednesday livestream, the company unveiled GPT-Live, a new voice model powering ChatGPT Voice. Op
  
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• NATO is building an AI 'Kill Web' to stop Russian attackers in their tracks

  08-07-2026 20:21 via businessinsider.com
  
  NATO's new strategy relies on uncrewed vehicles, like this Hunter Wolf unmanned ground vehicle, as a first response to an attack.Spc. Mariam Diallo/US ArmyNew documents reveal NATO is building a vast AI network to deter Russian aggression.It is part of a larger shift that foresees uncrewed systems as the first response to an attack.The strategy "does not replace tanks, artillery, fighter aircraft, or soldiers," an official said.Along NATO's eastern flank, the military alliance is no longer relyi
  
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• Where to buy Argentina vs. Switzerland World Cup tickets at Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium

  08-07-2026 20:05 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreJared C. Tilton - FIFA; Elsa/Getty ImagesArgentina's World Cup title defense rolls into the quarterfinals against Switzerland, as the reigning champions look to move one step closer to another trip to the final. Argentina advanced after surviving a tough battle with Egypt, while Switzerland earned its place in the last eight by edging Colombia in a penalty shootout, setting up one of the tournament's mos
  
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• New York and San Francisco are some of the hottest markets for renters, but a tiny Northeastern city beat them both

  08-07-2026 19:13 via businessinsider.com
  
  Providence, Rhode Island.Ultima_Gaina/Getty ImagesZillow identified the hottest rental markets going into the summer of 2026.Rental demand is higher in big cities where a lack of construction creates more competition.A small Northeastern city beat out the big cities for the title of hottest market in the country.Buying a home doesn't make sense for everyone, but in several highly sought-after markets, it might be harder to rent.Regions like the Sun Belt have experienced a construction boom, and,
  
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• Best Sephora coupons and promo codes for July 2026

  08-07-2026 19:12 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSephoraSephora is one of the biggest names in beauty, offering everything from makeup and skincare to hair care, fragrance, and beauty tools in one place. The retailer carries hundreds of popular brands, including Rare Beauty, Sol de Janeiro, Dyson, Laneige, and Summer Fridays. If you're planning a restock or splurging on something new, a Sephora promo code can help you save on your order.Our beauty team
  
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• How to watch Tour de France free live stream online from anywhere

  08-07-2026 19:05 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreTadej Pogacar was the back-to-back champion in 2024 and 2025, and he'll compete again this year.Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP via Getty ImagesThe most iconic race in cycling returns for another year, marking its 113th edition. We've rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch the Tour de France, including free and global streaming options.If you don't want to read any further, you can live
  
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• A complete timeline of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship, from their football-fueled courtship to their MSG wedding

  08-07-2026 18:59 via businessinsider.com
  
  Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce photographed in New York City.Aeon/GCImagesTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce began dating in the summer of 2023 during the Eras Tour.The couple announced their engagement on August 26, 2025.Swift and Kelce got married at Madison Square Garden on the July Fourth weekend, her rep confirmed.Shortly after he turned up to the Eras Tour with a friendship bracelet and a dream, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce began dating Taylor Swift.Kelce, 36, laid the groundwork in
  
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• The 19 actors who have won the most Emmys of all time

  08-07-2026 18:58 via businessinsider.com
  
  Julia Louis-Dreyfus is tied with Carl Reiner for the most Emmy wins, with 11.FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty ImagesThe Emmys are pretty much the Oscars for television.We compiled a list of actors with the most Emmys, from Mary Tyler Moore to Bryan Cranston.The 2026 Emmy Awards will air on Monday, September 14, on NBC and Peacock.An Emmy is the biggest award an actor can win for their work on the small screen — and when there's a show or a performance Emmy voters love, it often gets multiple no
  
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• 11 TV superstars who have never been nominated for an Emmy

  08-07-2026 18:35 via businessinsider.com
  
  Multiple actors have been nominated for "Grey's Anatomy," but never Ellen Pompeo.Dominik Bindl/Getty Images for Tribeca FestivalThe 78th Primetime Emmys will air on September 14.Elle Fanning, Connor Storrie, Matthew Rhys, Oscar Isaac, and Quinta Brunson were among the nominees.But there are plenty of acting legends who have never been nominated.The 2026 Emmy Award nominations have been revealed, and while there were plenty of sure bets, there were also some surprise nods and even a few snubs.Eve
  
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• Trump says the Iran ceasefire is finished. Both sides have been trading fire throughout.

  08-07-2026 18:33 via businessinsider.com
  
  Despite an ongoing ceasefire as the US and Iran attempted to broker a deal, both sides have kept up military strikes.US Army PhotoTrump said the US-Iran ceasefire is over and threatened more strikes.Exchanges of fire have been ongoing throughout the ceasefire and negotiations.Most recently, Iran attacked commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The US then struck over 80 Iranian targets.President Donald Trump said Wednesday he thinks the Iran ceasefire is "over." Throughout it, there's been a
  
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• I worked at a bridal salon for 7 years. Here are 6 big mistakes I saw brides make when buying a wedding dress.

  08-07-2026 17:54 via businessinsider.com
  
  I worked in a bridal salon for seven years and saw a lot of brides make similar mistakes.Willie B. Thomas/Getty ImagesI worked at a bridal salon for seven years and saw brides make some common mistakes.Letting others influence your opinion on dresses can make the process confusing.After purchasing, many brides trend to fixate on one element of the dress.During my seven years of working in the bridal space, I've helped countless people find their dream wedding dresses.Such a big purchase can
  
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• 'Never bet against America': Citadel Securities says AI will be a huge boost to US hustle culture

  08-07-2026 17:40 via businessinsider.com
  
  John Paraskevas/Newsday RM via Getty ImagesCitadel Securities says AI will pay dividends for US entrepreneurship.The firm's chief macro strategist says the technology is helping the US maintain a key economic edge.In his view, AI will preserve American exceptionalism by fueling small business growth. Citadel Securities says AI is the latest reason not to bet against America.The firm examined the impact of the AI boom on American businesses and productivity in a note marking the July 4 holiday. I
  
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• I'm a personal trainer who's been shopping at Trader Joe's for over 10 years. Here are 9 items I always buy.

  08-07-2026 17:02 via businessinsider.com
  
  Canned beans and cheese sticks are some of my favorite things to buy at Trader Joe's.Ashley MartensI'm a certified personal trainer who loves shopping at Trader Joe's.I pick up proteins like the store's cheese sticks, chili-lime chicken strips, and pork tenderloin.Trader Joe's cauliflower gnocchi and fresh broccoli make excellent side dishes.As a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor, I try my best to prioritize protein-heavy and nutritious items while food shopping.That's why
  
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• The jobs US presidents had before taking office, from teachers to peanut farmers

  08-07-2026 16:50 via businessinsider.com
  
  Jimmy Carter famously worked as a peanut farmer before becoming the US president.Mikki Ansin/Getty ImagesSome US presidents had unexpected jobs before they got to the White House.Abraham Lincoln worked as a postmaster in New Salem, Illinois.John F. Kennedy was a journalist and reported on the end of World War II.While many US presidents had established careers in politics well before they came to the White House, some held other roles you might not expect.From farmers and teachers to military an
  
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• I started grocery shopping at Dollar Tree to save money. Now, I swear by these 11 items I've found for under $1.50.

  08-07-2026 16:31 via businessinsider.com
  
  I've saved a ton of money by grocery shopping at Dollar Tree.Ashley ArchambaultI was surprised to find that Dollar Tree has a great food section, with many quality items under $2.Now, I head to the budget store to buy snacks, frozen veggies, fruit preserves, and more.I've also found some great staples, like cornstarch and egg noodles, at an affordable price point.A few months ago, my 12-year-old son and I stopped into the Dollar Tree after school to buy a birthday card.It was supposed to be a qu
  
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• Memory stocks are getting slammed. Why the year's hottest trade has suddenly fallen apart.

  08-07-2026 16:27 via businessinsider.com
  
  Sheldon Cooper/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesThe party for memory stocks looks over for now, with many names sliding into bear market territory.SanDisk, Western Digital, and SK Hynix are down more than 25% from their recent peaks.The selling has been triggered by fears of AI overspending & higher interest rates.The memory trade seemed unstoppable, until it wasn't.Memory chip stocks have been the hottest trade for much of this year. SanDisk has crushed the S&P 500, with its stag
  
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• What may have caused the Boeing 737 cargo plane to crash off the coast of Pakistan

  08-07-2026 16:17 via businessinsider.com
  
  Pakistan Airports Authority said it has located the wreckage of a cargo plane that went missing on Tuesday night.Pakistan Airports AuthorityA cargo plane went missing near Pakistan on Tuesday but was found after a 12-hour search.Flight data shows that the plane rapidly descended before losing contact with air traffic control.Aviation experts say there are many possible explanations for the crash, but information is limited.The wreckage of a Boeing 737 freighter that plummeted from 35,000 feet in
  
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• US stocks tumble and oil prices soar as Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is 'over'

  08-07-2026 15:41 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
  President Donald Trump struck a harsh tone when asked about US-Iran ceasefire talks.Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesOil prices surged and stocks dropped as the US-Iran conflict escalated once again.Trump said the ceasefire is over after a flurry of attacks from both sides.Trump said he doesn't want to deal with Iranian officials anymore, labeling them "liars."Markets were jolted on Wednesday by a major re-escalation of hostilities between the US and Iran. Oil prices soared and stocks tumbled as the co
  
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• I moved to New York for my dream job, but my fiancé didn't come with me. After 2 years, we reached a compromise.

  08-07-2026 15:39 via businessinsider.com
  
  As much as I loved having my dream job in New York, being apart from the person I loved so much was hard for both of us.Emma SalettaMy partner and I met in Maine, but when I got my dream job in New York, we knew I had to take it.He didn't move with me, so we had a long-distance relationship for about two years. It was tough.After I left my New York job, he and I moved near Charlotte, a city we both felt excited to live in.When I met my husband, Tyler, in college, I thought he'd be just another c
  
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• Tina Knowles reveals the one thing that irritates her after being in the entertainment industry for 3 decades

  08-07-2026 15:34 via businessinsider.com
  
  Tina Knowles was a panelist at FQ Beach @ Cannes Lions in June 2026.The Female QuotientTina Knowles discussed her underestimated role in family businesses and philanthropic efforts with Business Insider.Knowles shared her balanced approach to creativity and business, as well as her leadership "secret sauce."She also shared her vision for Mama Tina's Gumbo, which goes beyond pop-ups.Tina Knowles — like many mothers before her — was content to let her contributions to her family's busi
  
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• Hedge fund scorecard: The best-performing multistrat firms halfway through 2026

  08-07-2026 15:25 via businessinsider.com
  
  Billionaire Point72 founder Steve Cohen also owns the New York Mets.Alejandra Villa Loarca/Newsday RM via Getty ImagesHalfway through 2026, big-name hedge funds have mostly performed well.Managers like Millennium and Point72 benefited from a resurgent stock market in the second quarter.Few managers can match the S&P 500 index's nearly 10% return through the year's first half, though.A blockbuster quarter for equities helped fuel strong returns from big-name hedge funds.Through the first six
  
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• Men get cosmetic surgery, too. I spent $14,000 on plastic surgery, and I don't regret it.

  08-07-2026 14:59 via businessinsider.com
  
  Before and after photos of Andrew Tagliarino, who has had liposuction on his chest to counter a condition known as gynecomastia.Courtesy of New Look New Life.Andrew Tagliarino was bullied during his childhood and adolescence because he was overweight.The dad of one lost 80 pounds through intermittent fasting, but was still unhappy with his physique.He had liposuction, including breast tissue removal.This story is based on an interview with Andrew Tagliarino, 34, a hospital administrator from Lon
  
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• Madonna's longtime manager says the singer taught him to never think in a 'limited way'

  08-07-2026 14:26 via businessinsider.com
  
  Madonna's longtime manager, Guy Oseary, says the singer's work ethic inspired the way he approached his own career.Jeff Vespa/Getty Images for TWCGuy Oseary says Madonna's relentless work ethic helped shape the way he built his own career."There are no walls around her thoughts. There's no 'Oh, I can't do that,'" the singer's longtime manager said.Oseary highlights Madonna's ability to identify talent and her forward-thinking mindset as key career lessons.Guy Oseary has spent more than three dec
  
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• Ukraine is finally going to get Gripen fighters built for a Russia fight, but new jets come with new challenges

  08-07-2026 14:22 via businessinsider.com
  
  The Gripen, considered the West's best jet for Ukraine, is entering the fight against Russia.ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP via Getty ImagesUkraine is getting Gripens, the jets long seen as ideal for its war with Russia.The aircraft fits Ukraine's fight, but adding another jet type brings new burdens.The deal could help Ukraine now and deepen its long-term ties to the West.Ukraine is going to be receiving Gripen fighter jets, considered well-suited for its fight against Russia. It's a developme
  
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• The breakout success of Fox's World Cup marketing: influencers

  08-07-2026 13:45 via businessinsider.com
  
  Fox's "chief World Cup watchers," Kevin Akoto and Austin Franklin, are driving millions of views from inside a cube in Times Square, New York.TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP via Getty ImagesA version of this post appears in the CMO Insider newsletter.Sign up for Business Insider's weekly marketing newsletter.Fox One's World Cup marketing playbook is all about letting the creators do the scoring.The World Cup is a high-stakes moment for Fox One, which has described the tournament as like a "second launch"
  
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• The World Cup could make 2026 the 'summer of working from home,' says RTO guru Nicholas Bloom

  08-07-2026 13:42 via businessinsider.com
  
  A Stanford economist says the World Cup may trigger a spike in working from home.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesMany companies tightened return-to-office mandates after the COVID pandemic.The World Cup could cause employers to be more flexible, Stanford professor Nicholas Bloom said.Late-night games, pricier commutes, and the heatwave are boosting WFH this summer, he said.The 2026 FIFA World Cup may be doing more than entertaining soccer fans — it could also be giving remote work a summer lift.Nich
  
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• My family moved around in Florida, and I struggled to make friends. I eventually built a community around cooking paella.

  08-07-2026 13:17 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author made friends when he learned to cook paella.Courtesy of John Paul HernandezMy family travels to Spain often and learned about the tradition of cooking paella.Bringing that tradition home to Florida helped us build friendships and connect with neighbors.Sharing a meaningful tradition helped us overcome loneliness and make new friends.After my wife and I married in 2017, life moved fast. We found a place to put down roots and started a family with three kids. Like most people in their 2
  
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• Elon Musk is feuding with Tom Holland over 'The Odyssey.' No, not that Tom Holland.

  08-07-2026 13:01 via businessinsider.com
  
  Tom Holland, the historian, said that Elon Musk's not watching the film was "his loss".David Levenson/Getty ImagesHistorian Tom Holland was drawn into a war of words with Elon Musk over upcoming film 'The Odyssey.'Holland shares his name with one of the film's stars, leading to some online confusion.Musk insulted Holland, a classicist, after the historian praised the movie on X.Elon Musk is locked in an online feud with Tom Holland over Christopher Nolan's upcoming blockbuster "The Odyssey."Only
  
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• Good Good and Dude Perfect's next trick: teaming up across products, events, and more

  08-07-2026 13:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  Matt Kendrick, founder and CEO of Good Good, and Daniel Saeva, head of licensing for Dude Perfect, are eyeing more product and content partnerships.Good Good, Dude PerfectGood Good and Dude Perfect are expanding their partnership to products and live event appearances.The partnership leverages Dude Perfect's young fan base and Good Good's retail connections.They're known for their family-friendly and sports-focused content.Two of YouTube's biggest sports brands are entering their collaboration e
  
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• OpenAI's most advanced AI model is breaking free — and colliding with Elon Musk's latest Grok release

  08-07-2026 12:49 via businessinsider.com
  
  Elon Musk and Sam Altman have a long-running rivalry.Fabrice COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images; Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesOpenAI's new family of AI models is rolling out more widely after being under restrictions. The company plans to launch the new family of models, which includes Sol, this Thursday.Elon Musk said a new Grok AI model would also launch this week.OpenAI's latest and most powerful AI model is finally getting a public rollout, but not without Elon Musk stealing a bit of thunder.OpenAI
  
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• This startup raised $50 million to help marketers figure out which events are actually worth attending

  08-07-2026 12:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  Vendelux's founders, Stefan Deeran and CEO Alex Reynolds, want to show events can drive business results.VendeluxVendelux, a company that helps CMOs figure out their live events strategy, raised $50 million.It plans to use the new round to target big customers and do more to show the payoff of events.B2B events have been on the march, but are threatened by economic uncertainty.As anyone who went to Cannes Lions last month knows, the appetite for in-person gatherings is going strong. Vendelux, a
  
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• The New York Times' top editor explains why its new push into video is a 'race against time'

  08-07-2026 12:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  New York Times Executive Editor Joe Kahn says his company is in "a race against time" to get trustworthy video onto internet platforms before they're overwhelmed with "AI-generated slop."Bloomberg/Getty ImagesWhat if news publishers become video publishers, too?Yes, you've probably heard that one before. But now it's happening again.Joe Kahn, The New York Times' top editor, says integrating video into his company's journalism isn't an option — it's "imperative."Remember pivot to video
  
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