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• How to watch the Alcaraz vs. Faria US Open match for free from anywhere

  02-09-2026 23:31 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreCarlos Alcaraz will continue his US Open title defense quest.Matthew Stockman/Getty ImagesThe short version: The Alcaraz vs. Faria match will live stream on ESPN Unlimited in the US, Sky Sports in the UK, and for free on 9Now in Australia. You can access streaming from anywhere with a VPN, like Proton VPN.The US Open is underway, and tonight's marquee men's match will see defending champion Carlos Alcara
  
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• Americans love AI. They don't want the data centers that power it.

  02-09-2026 23:13 via businessinsider.com
  
  Anti-data center protests have sprouted up across the country.Getty ImagesMore than half of Americans used an AI chatbot in July, according to new data from Morning Consult.Yet 70% of Americans oppose building AI data centers in their communities, according to another recent poll.This story originally appeared on POLITICO and is courtesy of the Axel Springer Global Reporters Network.They're ugly. They're noisy. They sprawl across the landscape. They gobble up energy and water.Americans hate data
  
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• Optimum internet plans and deals compared: Which one is right for your home?

  02-09-2026 22:28 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreOptimum/Business InsiderOptimum offers a handful of home internet plans that cover the basics for most households, whether you're streaming, gaming, working from home, or just trying to keep multiple devices connected at once. Its main lineup includes 300 Mbps, 500 Mbps, and 1 Gig plans, with even faster multi-gig fiber options available in some areas. I've broken down Optimum's internet plans, packages,
  
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• So, how bad is Bill Simmons' proxy betting mishap? We asked legal experts what could happen.

  02-09-2026 22:10 via businessinsider.com
  
  Spotify executive Bill Simmons said on his podcast that he was proxy betting.Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images; Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for SpotifyPodcaster Bill Simmons caused a stir in the sports media world by saying he bet through a proxy.Sportsbooks like FanDuel prohibit customers from making bets on others' behalf because of state law.Legal experts say Simmons could face some punishment, but it likely wouldn't be serious.Bill Simmons has said he authorized another person to p
  
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• Vionic's Labor Day sale features over $100 off select ultra-comfy styles

  02-09-2026 21:59 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreVionic/Business InsiderComfortable footwear doesn't have to be bland or clunky — Vionic makes sure of it. The brand's stylish shoes are designed with this in mind, with podiatrist-approved features to ensure your feet look and feel great. If you're ready to give the brand a go, you couldn't have chosen a better time, thanks to Vionic's Labor Day sale.Of course, our style team has put Vionic's footw
  
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• I've been to all of the Canadian provinces. Forget Ontario — these are the 3 you really ought to visit.

  02-09-2026 21:39 via businessinsider.com
  
  Prince Edward Island is famous for its red-sand beaches.Darryl Brooks/ShutterstockI've been to all of Canada's provinces. Ontario is great, but there are less-visited spots I love.Cycle Prince Edward Island has beautiful scenery, and Vancouver Island has a lovely coastline.I loved seeing the Earth's mantle in Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland and Labrador.Canada is pretty massive. The country spans almost 4,700 miles from east to west, touches three oceans, and hosts six different time zo
  
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• BofA says the coming jobs report is just an appetizer for the next Fed meeting

  02-09-2026 21:31 via businessinsider.com
  
  NYSEThe bond market threw a tantrum this week, raising the stakes for the next batch of economic data.As yields surge, investors head toward an August jobs report with big implications for the rate outlook.But BofA says payroll data is just "the opening act" before the next Fed meeting.The next batch of economic data will hit a bit different in light of the temper tantrum thrown by the bond market this week.With bond yields hinting that rates might be set to rise and stay elevated, investors wil
  
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• I'm trying to avoid PFAS in my clothing, and Subset's organic cotton bras and underwear won me over

  02-09-2026 21:21 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreRebecca Strong/Business InsiderAs a writer who's covered both style and health for the past decade, I have high standards for the brands I invest in. I look for pieces that are comfortable and flattering, of course, but I also pay close attention to the chemicals used in their manufacturing. So when I came across the intimates and loungewear line Subset, I immediately noticed that its pieces are made fro
  
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• Spanx jeans review: I tried its stretchy, structured denim and found 2 pairs that sculpt without squeezing

  02-09-2026 21:08 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreAfter testing its three types of denim, Spanx changed how I felt about pull-on stretch jeans.Olivia Rose Rushing/Business InsiderAs a parent to a toddler, I've been steadily revamping my wardrobe with comfortable outfits that still feel chic. When my body changed postpartum, so did the fit of my clothes — but I've finally found jeans that helped me embrace my shape.To my surprise, Spanx denim has b
  
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