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• What smart people are saying about Apple's lawsuit accusing OpenAI of stealing trade secrets

  11-07-2026 22:23 via businessinsider.com
  
  Apple CEO Tim Cook (L) and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman (R) were both at the Sun Valley conference over the weekend. Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI on Friday.Getty ImagesApple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI on Friday, accusing it of stealing trade secrets.The iPhone maker accused OpenAI of poaching its engineers and accessing confidential documents.The tech and business world weighed in over the weekend.The AI talent war may now be worthy of a Hollywood adaptation.In a new lawsuit that reads like
  
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• The high-flying England vs. Norway World Cup bet that's got everyone talking

  11-07-2026 21:11 via businessinsider.com
  
  England and Norway face each other in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.ANP/Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesEngland and Norway are facing off in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday.British Airways and Norwegian Air Shuttle bet on the match's outcome earlier this week.The loser has to use the winner's logo on social media for a day.The most exciting bet ahead of England and Norway's World Cup quarterfinal match isn't taking place on DraftKings.Norwegian Air Shuttle proposed a wager against
  
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• My family moved from New York to Tennessee. We struggled to make friends until I joined a small playgroup.

  11-07-2026 19:50 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author moved from New York to rural Tennessee.Courtesy of the authorMoving to rural Tennessee left my daughter and me feeling isolated.It took years of searching before we found a community of local moms.Those friendships transformed both my daughter's childhood and my mental health.As a native New Yorker, I thought my move to Tennessee was temporary. But I'm a country girl at heart.Starting over a thousand miles from loved ones is challenging, especially as a new mom aged out of childbearin
  
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• Instagram's newest AI tool didn't survive the week

  11-07-2026 18:40 via businessinsider.com
  
  Instagram launched a new AI tool on Tuesday. It was gone by Friday.Anna Barclay/Getty ImagesMeta launched a new AI image generation model, Muse Image, on Tuesday.The tool allowed users to generate AI images based on public Instagram posts.Following backlash from users and entertainment groups, the feature is no longer available.It started as a routine product drop. Then it spiraled into a PR nightmare. Now it's gone.On Friday, Meta said a new feature that allowed users to generate AI images from
  
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• AI is rewriting the Big Tech org chart. See which roles are getting hit the most.

  11-07-2026 16:31 via businessinsider.com
  
  Silicon Valley, from the airKirby Lee/Getty ImagesA version of this story originally appeared in the BI Tech Memo newsletter.Sign up for the weekly BI Tech Memo newsletter here.AI isn't replacing engineers so much as reshaping who else gets hired.New data from SignalFire shows software engineers make up 55% of hiring at major tech companies, up from 46% in 2019, even as overall hiring remains below pre-pandemic levels.Other functions are shrinking faster. While engineer hiring is down 11% since
  
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• All the celebrities spotted cheering on their favorite teams at the World Cup

  11-07-2026 16:06 via businessinsider.com
  
  Tom Cruise and David Beckham attended a match together.Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times/Getty ImagesThe 2026 FIFA World Cup has been a magnet for celebrities.Actors, moguls, musicians, and athletes have been seen at games across the US, Canada, and Mexico.The final will be held on July 19 in New Jersey.If you're anything like Hollywood's best and brightest, you've been obsessed with the World Cup since it kicked off on June 11.In the month since, dozens of games have been played across the U
  
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• Inside the marriage of Sen. Mitch McConnell and his wife, former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao

  11-07-2026 15:28 via businessinsider.com
  
  Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell and his wife, former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao.SHAWN THEW/POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesRepublican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and his wife, Elaine Chao, wed in 1993.Chao served as Transportation Secretary during President Donald Trump's first term.McConnell, 84, has been hospitalized for nearly 4 weeks, with few details available about his health.Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for nearly four weeks, with few details available abo
  
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• I moved from Connecticut to the South chasing a cheaper, simpler life. It wasn't at all what I expected, so I moved back.

  11-07-2026 15:14 via businessinsider.com
  
  Sandra Bonola moved to Charleston, South Carolina, in 2021.Courtesy of Sandra Bonola/Getty ImagesSandra Bonola left Connecticut for the South in search of a cheaper home and more excitement.After living in South Carolina, she realized the South wasn't as affordable or fun as she'd hoped.Now back in Connecticut, Bonola said costs are higher, but she's happier.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sandra Bonola, 56, who moved from Connecticut to Charleston, South Carolina, in 2021,
  
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• I attended one of the most popular FIFA Fan Festivals in the US. It celebrated more than the World Cup teams.

  11-07-2026 15:06 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author at the FIFA Fan Festival in Atlanta.Courtesy of Jeanos BarrAtlanta's FIFA Fan Festival features concerts, activations, and a stadium-like atmosphere for fans.It's drawn 450,000 visitors so far, offering free entry and a vibrant atmosphere.Attendees praised Atlanta's diversity and welcoming vibe at the lively FIFA Fan Festival.I'm not the biggest World Cup fan, so when the first general-admission tickets went on sale earlier this year, it didn't cross my mind to check the prices for an
  
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• Kalshi's 'unusual' management style has more than 100 employees report to both founders, CEO says

  11-07-2026 14:58 via businessinsider.com
  
  Tarek Mansour is the cofounder and CEO of Kalshi.IMFTarek Mansour, the CEO of Kalshi, acknowledged the company has an "unusual" management style.Most employees report directly to him or his fellow cofounder, Mansour said on a recent podcast.It's "kind of chaotic," Mansour said on a recent podcast, but "the tradeoff is a company that can adapt quickly."At Kalshi, most employees report directly to both founders of the largest prediction market in the US in what CEO Tarek Mansour described as a del
  
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• I used to roll my eyes at my mom's overprotective texts. Now I send the same messages to her and to my daughter.

  11-07-2026 14:42 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author (not pictured) cares for her mom and her daughter.Courtesy of the authorLiving with my aging mother changed how I understood her worries.I realized I had started treating my college daughter the same way.Parenting and caregiving have become mirror images of each other.I bounded upstairs to retrieve the laundry basket, trying to tack on one more chore before losing the day to my remote job's endless emails and Zoom meetings. As I picked up the strewn-out clothes — this is why my
  
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• A breakup sent me back to my hometown at 36. A layoff made me stay.

  11-07-2026 14:17 via businessinsider.com
  
  I moved back to my hometown at 36.Lauren Paige WoulardLast year, I went through a difficult breakup, lost my job, and moved back home with my mom.At first, returning to the city I grew up in made me feel like a failure.Surprisingly, reconnecting with the community healed me and inspired my next career move.At 36, I had everything I ever wanted.I was a senior communications leader at one of the world's biggest entertainment companies, earning a title and salary that I had worked my entire career
  
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• A neurologist says 'super movers' have younger brains — here's how to reap the benefits yourself

  11-07-2026 14:16 via businessinsider.com
  
  Pick up the pace — walking more quickly could help protect your brain and body from age-related illnesses.MR.Cole_Photographer/Getty ImagesPower walking could be the key to a long, healthy life, with a lower risk of dementia and disease.New research on "super movers" suggests their longevity secret is keeping a brisk pace after age 80.A neurologist shares how to walk your way to antiaging benefits in as little as 30 minutes a day.As a neurologist, Dr. Joe Verghese is all about finding crea
  
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• After living with my parents for 6 years, we're now neighbors. We have plenty of the benefits of living together, but more privacy.

  11-07-2026 14:07 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author's mom surprised her with a cake when her book cover was revealed. She says that being able to stop by their house for a quick meal or a TV show has become essential during a year filled with a lot of work and little free time.Courtesy of Samantha Paige RosenI lived with my parents for six years, until they decided to retire and downsize a year ago.I loved living with them and decided to move in across the street from their townhouse.This year was hectic, and the quality time, shared g
  
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• My colleague wanted a nerdy, niche tool for his MacBook. Codex whipped it up in minutes.

  11-07-2026 14:02 via businessinsider.com
  
  OpenAI CEO Sam AltmanKevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesA version of this story originally appeared in the BI Tech Memo newsletter.Sign up for the weekly BI Tech Memo newsletter here.Every week in the AI Playground section of our Tech Memo newsletter, we feature folks trying an AI tool, or sometimes I test stuff out myself.This week, we hear from Business Insider's star AI reporter Stephen Council. He's been using OpenAI's Codex tool to build software stuff without using code. OpenAI merged Codex with Ch
  
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• I spent 30 months living in different countries. Coming back, I can't believe how expensive the US is.

  11-07-2026 14:01 via businessinsider.com
  
  Bakari Akil left New York City and visited a new country each month. Instead of finishing his trip, it's still ongoing.Courtesy of Bakari AkilBakari Akil, a New York private equity investor, explores 30 countries with Remote Year's program.Akil manages travel expenses by using platforms like Airbnb and spends $2,000 a month on housing.After his tour, Akil found international living offered a better quality of life than in the U.S.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Bakari Akil,
  
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• Away luggage review: What to buy and what to skip after testing most of the lineup

  11-07-2026 14:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreFrom beach bags to rolling luggage, we've tested nearly every product Away makes. These are our faves.Talia Ergas; Lauren Savoie; Maria Yagoda/Business InsiderIt's hard to believe that the ultra-popular luggage brand Away is now over a decade old. In 2015, Away launched its colorful polycarbonate suitcases, and thanks to the brand's influence, hard-shell carry-ons went from being a rare sight i
  
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• I'm a single mom, living in the Hamptons. It's a struggle to pay my $4,000 rent and to keep up with the glamorous lifestyle.

  11-07-2026 13:47 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author is raising her two children in the Hamptons.Courtesy of Vanessa GordonI'm raising my kids in the Hamptons as a single mom, and it isn't easy.I have to grocery shop out of town, and I've cut my kids' expensive activities.I'm not going out as much anymore to save money, but I'm making it work.I live in the Hamptons year-round, and I understand why people think summer here looks glamorous from the outside.There is the much-anticipated season for those who come to visit: the rush of crowd
  
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• I took a 95-year-old camera to the World Cup. Everyone thought I was crazy.

  11-07-2026 13:45 via businessinsider.com
  
  Fareed Kotb is documenting the World Cup with a camera from 1930.Courtesy of Fareed KotbFareed Kotb is a 39-year-old sports photographer who lives in Cairo.He was a photographer at the last two World Cups, and this year, he wanted to try something different.He bought a camera made in 1930 and took a slow approach to photographing two World Cup games.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Fareed Kotb. It has been edited for length and clarity.After photographing two World Cups in R
  
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• US Marines have a new nerve center for figuring out how to fight with and against drones

  11-07-2026 13:42 via businessinsider.com
  
  A Marine prepares a drone for flight during a training event at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.LCpl. Allison White/US Marine CorpsThe new Robotics Integration Group will turn battlefield drone lessons into service-wide training.The Corps has an attack drone team and a new counter-drone team to test tactics against threats.The moves reflect growing urgency driven by Ukraine and fights in the Middle East.The Marine Corps is standing up a new organization designed to rapidly turn battlefield drone le
  
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• Blackstone accepted fewer than 1% of intern applicants. Here's the advice Jon Gray gave those who made it.

  11-07-2026 13:14 via businessinsider.com
  
  Jon Gray talked to interns on July 8.BlackstoneBusiness Insider sat in exclusively on Blackstone President Jon Gray's advice to summer interns.Gray told them that a trifecta of traits will help them get ahead at the firm.He also said an "eye of the tiger, will to win" has distinguished those who become leaders.Despite his constant travel and packed schedule, Blackstone's Jon Gray tries to respond to every email before he goes to bed, even if it's just to say he'll look at it more carefully later
  
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• Most experts say to avoid arguing over text. My husband and I do it anyway, and it has made our relationship better.

  11-07-2026 13:11 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author says that hashing out disagreements over text messages gives her and her husband time to pause before responding.Courtesy of Rebecca StrongMy husband and I prefer to hash out disagreements via text message.It gives us time to pause before responding, and we're less likely to blurt out something hurtful.Not every argument is suited for text, however, and we still make time for in-person closure.Most relationship experts seem to agree on one thing: Never have an argument over text. But
  
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• I won $160,000 in a lottery and spent it all. Here's how I had fun and invested in my future.

  11-07-2026 12:48 via businessinsider.com
  
  Olivia Love won the lottery and started a business.Courteys of Picture This by CaitlinOlivia Love, 37, won £10,000 ($13,400) a month for a year in a lottery. In total, that's over $160,000.She and her husband thought about buying a house, but spent the money on making memories instead.Love didn't save any money, but spent thousands of pounds on starting her dream wedding business.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Olivia Love, 37, a wedding content creator from Glasgow.
  
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• The real danger of AI isn't that it's wrong — it's that it could make us stop thinking for ourselves, a professor says

  11-07-2026 12:44 via businessinsider.com
  
  Lucy Gill-Simmen.Courtesy of Lucy Gill-SimmenA Royal Holloway Dean worries that AI will stop people from asking how they know something is true.Lucy Gill-Simmen says AI can deliver answers, shortcutting the struggle that makes learning happen."It risks becoming a substitute for thinking," she told Business Insider.AI can produce convincing answers, but a professor says the greater risk is when people stop questioning them.Lucy Gill-Simmen, associate dean for Education and Student Experience at R
  
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• Trailblazing former Pepsi CEO Indra Nooyi shared her 6 key tips for career success

  11-07-2026 12:23 via businessinsider.com
  
  Indra Nooyi is the former CEO of PepsiCo.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesPepsi's former CEO shared a raft of career advice in a recent interview.Indra Nooyi said that chasing opportunity, finding mentors, and working hard are key to success.Nooyi also endorsed focusing on the job you have, taking calculated risks, and staying humble.Indra Nooyi, the former CEO of PepsiCo, offered up some great career tips during an interview released July 1 as part of the Hoover Institution's "Only In America" documentary
  
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• While on a date, my husband and I asked if the restaurant was hiring. The next day, our son interviewed and got a job.

  11-07-2026 12:10 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author said she and her husband both started working as young teens, and their son wanted to do the same.Courtesy of Chris Rosenberg.My husband and I both worked as teens. When our son wanted to do the same, we were ready to help.During a date night at a local restaurant, we connected with the GM, who had specific requirements.Our son built his first résumé and emailed the GM that same night. The next day, he landed the job.My husband and I both started working at 14.When our o
  
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