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• The best cell phone plans for seniors in 2026, tested and reviewed

  25-09-2026 23:15 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSarah Saril/Business InsiderWith so many options to choose from, finding the best cell phone plan for seniors can be tough. From confusing contracts to unnecessary add-ons, there are a lot of pitfalls that we kept in mind when testing and narrowing down our list. We focused on finding plans with specific features that make them ideal for older adults. For instance, helpful perks like senior discounts and
  
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• I never tracked my teenagers on an app. Our relationships are better for it.

  25-09-2026 23:13 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author, shown with her two kids when they were younger, said she knew she never wanted to use an app to track their whereabouts.Courtesy of Heather SweeneyUnlike most of the parents in my circles, I opted out of tracking my teens on apps.Instead, I value face-to-face conversations or texts for family communication.My kids are 18 and 22, and I think the trust we've built has made our relationships stronger. When I first heard of Life360, my first thought was that I knew I never wanted to use
  
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• Ed Sheeran's tour faces yet another setback: Mother Nature

  25-09-2026 23:11 via businessinsider.com
  
  Ed Sheeran's concerts at Gillette Stadium will not go ahead as planned this weekend.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for iHeartRadioEd Sheeran was supposed to play two nights at Gillette Stadium this weekend.They were to be his second and third shows after all his openers dropped out of the tour.But a nor'easter had different plans for Sheeran and other events across the northeast.Many eyes were supposed to be on Massachusetts' Gillette Stadium this weekend, where Ed Sheeran was set to perform Friday an
  
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• Best budget soundbars of 2026

  25-09-2026 22:57 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreWe tested budget soundbars from popular brands like Vizio, Sony, Klipsch, and Bose.Ryan Waniata/Business InsiderIt's no secret that modern TVs don't pass muster when it comes to sound quality. Despite all the wonderful display tech in top TVs, their ultra-thin frames can't support the power, clarity, or articulation needed for a good home audio experience. Luckily, soundbars provide the perfect solution
  
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• Walmart won't charge a 'personalized price', CEO says

  25-09-2026 21:47 via businessinsider.com
  
  Walmart won't charge a 'personalized price', CEO saysCharles-McClintock Wilson/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesWalmart CEO John Furner says AI and digital shelf labels won't be used for personalized prices."We price the product, not the person," he said in a memo to employees and customers Friday.The retail giant and other competitors have faced public scrutiny over new pricing tech.Walmart CEO John Furner wants to clear the air about how the retail giant is using new pricing technology."We don't set d
  
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• Meta's Muse feels real in a way the metaverse never did

  25-09-2026 19:57 via businessinsider.com
  
  Business Insider's Pranav Dixit at Meta ConnectPranav Dixit/Business InsiderA version of this story originally appeared in the AI Insider newsletter.Sign up for Business Insider's weekly AI Insider newsletter here.My colleague Pranav Dixit attended Meta Connect this week and he stopped by AI Insider to share his thoughts with newsletter subscribers.Here's how the Q&A went down, in longer form:What was your biggest surprise while at the event?The biggest surprise was how good Meta's upcoming
  
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• Bill Gates warns AI is 'powerful enough to drive events that cause a billion deaths'

  25-09-2026 19:45 via businessinsider.com
  
  Bill Gates said AI could drive events that lead to "a billion deaths."Bloomberg/Getty ImagesBill Gates is pro-government regulation of AI companies.In an upcoming interview with "Meet the Press," Microsoft's cofounder said the tech could "cause a billion deaths."Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has urged the AI industry to prioritize safety.Bill Gates has some serious fears about how AI can be misused.The cofounder of Microsoft made grave warnings about the tech in an interview with NBC's "Meet the P
  
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• A deluge of new stock supply will be a drag on the market for years, GMO says

  25-09-2026 19:28 via businessinsider.com
  
  TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP via Getty ImagesStock returns are facing an under-the-radar headwind in coming years: a glut of supply, GMO says.Equity supply is on track to grow 5% a year, compared to the prior 1% yearly decline, the firm said.The asset manager says a 20% hit to the market is possible over the next several years.The US stock market has a supply problem brewing over the next several years, Jeremy Grantham's GMO is warning.In a quarterly note to clients, the asset manager flagged the risk
  
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• I wasn't ready to leave my college, so I took a job at my alma mater. It gave me the closure graduation never did.

  25-09-2026 19:12 via businessinsider.com
  
  Taking a job at my college after graduating was a strange and confusing experience, but worth it.Celia KrefterAfter graduating from college, I wasn't ready to leave, so I applied for an admin job at my school.I loved working there, but sometimes felt stuck in the past, jealous of other students.Overall, the position helped me prepare for my next career step and feel ready to go out on my own.When I was in college in New York City, I loved the theater department so much that it became a punchline
  
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• Each state's infrastructure, ranked worst to best

  25-09-2026 19:01 via businessinsider.com
  
  Oregon was ranked among the states with one of the best infrastructure systems in the country.Brooke Tierney/Getty ImagesSlow internet, long commutes, and expensive electricity are often beyond our control.Yet, these daily inconveniences can make a massive impact on your quality of life.US News & World Report ranked the quality of infrastructure across all 50 states.Infrastructure has a big impact on the quality of day-to-day life.Whether you're struggling to get around because of poor road
  
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• Every Taylor Swift album, ranked from worst to best

  25-09-2026 18:45 via businessinsider.com
  
  Taylor Swift through the yearsPedro Gomes/TAS24/Getty Images; Visual China Group/Getty Images; Marcus Piggott; Jason Kempin/Getty Images; Tyler Le/BITaylor Swift has released 12 distinct albums throughout her career (and rerecorded four of them).BI's resident Swift expert ranked them from worst to best, using a unique scoring method."Folklore" took the top spot, while Swift's newest album, "The Life of a Showgirl," is ranked last.Taylor Swift's deluxe release, "The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore
  
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• Ron Johnson worked with Steve Jobs for 11 years. This lesson stuck with him.

  25-09-2026 18:41 via businessinsider.com
  
  Ron Johnson worked with Steve Jobs for more than a decade.Visual China Group via Getty ImagesIn a live Q&A with Business Insider, Apple's former head of retail shared what he learned from Steve Jobs.Ron Johnson said the Apple cofounder taught him to be present and not rush.He said Jobs took his time building out a vision and was patient rolling out new products.Ron Johnson spent more than a decade working alongside Steve Jobs — including a stretch when the two spoke on the phone every
  
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• 42 Amazon finds under $25 that our editors can't stop raving about

  25-09-2026 18:40 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreWe compiled a list of the best affordable things we bought on Amazon, each costing less than $25, spanning stylish accessories, daily lifesavers, pet favorites, and beauty buys.Amazon/Business InsiderMost cheap Amazon "finds" lists are built for impulse buying, not for longevity, which is how you end up with drawers full of things you used once. This guide takes a more practical approach. I asked Reviews
  
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• All 32 Robert Pattinson movies, ranked

  25-09-2026 18:38 via businessinsider.com
  
  Robert Pattinson.John Nacion/Variety/Getty ImagesRobert Pattinson skyrocketed to fame with his role as Edward Cullen in "Twilight."Now, he's one of our biggest movie stars, starring in four films this year.His highest-rated (live-action) film is one from this year: "The Odyssey."2026 has been the year of Robert Pattinson.This year alone, he's appeared in "The Drama," "The Odyssey," "Primetime," and will appear in the highly anticipated "Dune: Part Three," which is scheduled for a December releas
  
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• I was afraid to delegate tasks for my 7-figure business. Learning to let go helped me grow it to nearly $5M.

  25-09-2026 18:37 via businessinsider.com
  
  Luba Patlakh Kaplun founded her own company in search fo more revenue.Courtesy of Luba Patlakh KaplunLuba Patlakh Kaplun searched for a serious job that would appeal to her immigrant parents.After working for someone, she founded her own company in hopes of generating more revenue.Her company began to scale rapidly after she became more comfortable with outsourcing.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Luba Patlakh Kaplun, founder of Kidology. It has been edited for length and cl
  
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• 44 of the best and worst looks Melania Trump has worn as first lady

  25-09-2026 18:33 via businessinsider.com
  
  Melania Trump has hits and misses with her fashion.Kevin Dietsch - Pool/Getty ImagesPeople have kept a close eye on Melania Trump's fashion since she became first lady.Her fashion works best when she mixes her personal style with a professional edge.She's also been known to wear some controversial looks.Melania Trump has been quietly reinventing her style in her second tenure as first lady.Since she returned to the White House in 2025, she has largely struck a more subdued tone in her attire tha
  
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• A Google employee said he quit because he's worried about superintelligent AI

  25-09-2026 18:30 via businessinsider.com
  
  Another Google worker has said they are concerned about the pace of AI development.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesAnother tech worker has said they resigned over concerns about how fast AI is developing.This time, it's someone who worked on Google's AI chips.Robert O'Callahan said the risk of AI causing harm "is real but uncertain."A Google employee said he resigned from the company, citing the pursuit of powerful artificial intelligence as "inherently irresponsible."Robert O'Callahan, who worked at Goog
  
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• Meta smart glasses have a new AI-training opt-out

  25-09-2026 18:23 via businessinsider.com
  
  Meta's smart glasses reportedly adjusted their AI training policy.Andrej Sokolow/picture alliance via Getty ImagesMeta will allow its smart-glass users to opt out of visual data collection for training AI models.The setting applies to camera-based AI requests, not photos saved to a user's camera roll.The move comes as Meta faces scrutiny over how its glasses collect and handle visual data.Meta's smart glasses have a new opt-out.Meta spokesperson Dina El-Kassaby confirmed to Business Insider that
  
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• Appeals court allows Pentagon to label Anthropic a national security risk

  25-09-2026 18:19 via businessinsider.com
  
  Anthropic CEO Dario AmodeiBloomberg/Getty ImagesThe Trump administration can blacklist AI firm Anthropic from all Pentagon contracts, a federal appeals court ruled Friday.The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 in favor of the Defense Department.The decision establishes sweeping authority for the executive branch to tag companies with the "supply chain risk" label.The Trump administration can blacklist AI firm Anthropic from all Pentagon contracts, a federal appeals court ruled Friday, in a
  
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• See the luxurious, heavily fortified presidential jets that world leaders use for official travel

  25-09-2026 18:10 via businessinsider.com
  
  President Donald Trump greeted Chinese President Xi Jinping as he disembarked from China's presidential jet on Wednesday.Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesThe US' presidential plane is dubbed Air Force One when the commander in chief is on board.Other countries have their own presidential aircraft.Boeing 747 jumbo jets and Airbus A330 and A340 planes are popular options for world leaders.The Boeing VC-25 is arguably the most famous jetliner in the world, even though most people have never heard of it
  
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• Billionaire investor Bill Ackman says the AI race may have broken the Fed’s inflation playbook

  25-09-2026 18:06 via businessinsider.com
  
  Bloomberg/Getty ImagesInvestor Bill Ackman says the Fed may have made a mistake by raising interest rates. That's because AI might be scrambling the usual thinking on demand and inflation. "What if the old models don't apply to the current paradigm and the Fed is wrong?"Bill Ackman thinks tighter monetary policy could prove to be a mistake in the era of AI. The billionaire investor said late Thursday that the Federal Reserve's decision to hike interest rates last week was the wrong move, because
  
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• I moved from the US to Germany 4 years ago. Here are the 7 biggest culture shocks I've experienced.

  25-09-2026 17:39 via businessinsider.com
  
  My husband and I moved to Germany despite never visiting before.Ashley PackardThe first time I visited Germany was when I moved here with my husband four years ago.I couldn't believe how easily accessible and convenient the public-transportation system was.I was shocked to find that most stores, including grocers, were closed on Sundays.In July 2022, I fulfilled my lifelong dream of moving to Europe.When my husband and I married in January that year, we didn't opt for the typical wedding registr
  
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• 6 of the best scents to wear this fall, according to professional perfumers

  25-09-2026 16:58 via businessinsider.com
  
  Spicy, woodsy fragrances will be on trend this fall.brasovianu/Getty ImagesBusiness Insider spoke to three perfumers about the best scents for fall 2026.Woodsy and spicy notes are perfect for the cozy fall months.Fruity scents are typically associated with summer, but these could also be trendy this autumn.Fall has officially arrived, which means you're likely swapping out sandals for boots and dresses for sweaters. But don't forget to spruce up your fragrance collection, too.If you've been pond
  
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• Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' deluxe album has 4 new songs. They range from inspired to indefensible.

  25-09-2026 16:44 via businessinsider.com
  
  Taylor Swift in a promo photo for "The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore."Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott; TAS Rights ManagementOn Friday, Taylor Swift released "The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore."The "Showgirl" deluxe edition includes four new songs that Swift wrote after the original's release."Patient Zero" and "Babylon" are standouts, but "Cleveland!" is one of her worst songs to date.Precious few music critics would've said that Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl" needed more songs.When it
  
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• Politicians are attacking AI with a core message: It's costing you money

  25-09-2026 16:42 via businessinsider.com
  
  AI has become a frequent talking point in US political ads.AdImpact.Artificial intelligence is the new boogeyman in political campaign ads.Both Democrats and Republicans want to own the issue and use it to undermine their opponents.The biggest argument they're driving home: AI is burning a hole in voters' wallets.Political candidates are attacking AI in ads, and they're focusing on the one thing scarier than a killer robot: a high electricity bill.Republicans, Democrats, and Independents are ped
  
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• My childhood best friend and I have very different adult lives. We stay connected with one annual tradition.

  25-09-2026 15:46 via businessinsider.com
  
  My childhood best friend and I stay connected through travel.Anna StaropoliMy childhood best friend and I don't get to see each other as often as we'd like.So, once a year, we go on a trip together to reconnect.Traveling to new places together has sustained us with endless opportunities for common ground.At Greenhorn Ranch in California's Sierra Nevada mountains, my best friend of 15-plus years resembled a stranger.Armed with a disproportionately large rifle, Ellie took aim and nailed three clay
  
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• I compared The Pioneer Woman's and Joanna Gaines' Buffalo chicken dips. Only one was good enough for game day.

  25-09-2026 15:25 via businessinsider.com
  
  The Pioneer Woman's recipe for Buffalo chicken dip was super creamy thanks to the addition of ranch, while I thought Joanna Gaines' was underwhelming.Christopher Willard/Disney via Getty Images; Erin McDowell/Business Insider; Nathan Congleton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty ImagesI made two different celebrity-chef recipes for Buffalo chicken dip.The Pioneer Woman's recipe was super creamy, thanks to the addition of ranch.I thought Joanna Gaines' recipe for Buffalo chicken dip lacked flavor.Footb
  
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• Ready for health tech's latest toys? Be prepared to pay out of pocket.

  25-09-2026 15:21 via businessinsider.com
  
  Hilary Brueck/BIThis post originally appeared in the Business Insider Today newsletter.You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here.Americans pursuing longevity just got another toy to try.Neko Health, a tech-forward way to quickly check on your heart, skin, and body shape, has arrived stateside. After making waves in Stockholm and London, the startup created by Spotify cofounder Daniel Ek is planting its flag in the US in NYC's SoHo neighborhood.The pitch is simple: a sleek, mod
  
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• The Pentagon wants ultra-precise clocks that could help troops fight without GPS

  25-09-2026 14:53 via businessinsider.com
  
  A soldier plots points for land navigation at Schofield Barracks East Range, Hawaii on June 2, 2021.Sgt. Ezra Camarena/US ArmyGPS depends on precise timing, but its weak satellite signals can be jammed or spoofed.DARPA has tested resilient, ultra-advanced compact clocks that could help troops fight without GPS.DARPA says the technology could enable entirely new military capabilities.The Pentagon's research arm has been experimenting with a new generation of ultra-precise clocks, with the hope of
  
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• I left London for an island many people haven't heard of. My life didn't change in the way I expected.

  25-09-2026 14:41 via businessinsider.com
  
  I live on Gozo, an island in the Maltese archipelago.Kerry GaffneyI left London for a job opportunity in Malta, then moved to Gozo, a smaller nearby island.Life here isn't as peaceful and quiet as I expected — there's more to do than I ever imagined.However, there are inconveniences, like limited cuisine, hot temperatures, and no next-day delivery.When I started actively hunting for a new role outside my home in London, I imagined I would move back to northern England, where I had grown up
  
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• I co-created Blue's Clues. Working on the show didn't make parenting easier, but I did learn from Steve's pause.

  25-09-2026 14:17 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author is a co-creator of Blue's Clues.Courtesy of Angela SantomeroI spent my career studying how children learn.Raising my kids taught me that kids don't need us to have all the answers.They need us to stop, listen, and trust them to find their own voices.Before I became a mother, I thought I knew a lot about children. I had a master's degree in child development and instructional technology and media. I had spent years studying how young children learned, processed information, and obtaine
  
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• Ukraine’s fast medical robots can outrun Russian attacks, but speed creates new risks, makers and medics say

  25-09-2026 13:57 via businessinsider.com
  
  The MAUL purpose-built evacuation robot is designed to move faster than robots used for firing weapons and carrying gear.The First Medical Battalion of UkraineUkraine's robots that evacuate injured troops are designed to move much faster than other bots.It allows them to try and escape Russian attacks and get soldiers to treatment faster.But the speed also introduces new risks and compounds any errors by the operator.Ukraine's robots designed to evacuate wounded soldiers move much faster than th
  
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• The British Army wants better drone pilots, so it makes them learn 'the hardest way to fly'

  25-09-2026 13:47 via businessinsider.com
  
  British forces are learning to fly drones manually.US Army photoThe British Army is training its future drone pilots to fly manually without GPS.A commander familiar with the training efforts described this as the "hardest way to fly."Like other Western forces, Britain is also training troops to operate in GPS-denied environments.The British Army is training future drone operators to fly manually without flight aids or GPS to make them better pilots, a commander involved in the efforts told Busi
  
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• The real 'To Catch a Predator' host Chris Hansen isn't happy about 'Primetime'

  25-09-2026 13:31 via businessinsider.com
  
  Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen in "Primetime."A24"Primetime" stars Robert Pattinson as "To Catch a Predator" host Chris Hansen."To Catch a Predator" was a hit TV show on NBC in the 2000s.The real Chris Hansen calls the movie a "work of fiction."A24's "Primetime" is a fictionalized look at the hit show "To Catch a Predator," which aired on NBC from 2004 to 2007. The film, directed by Lance Oppenheim, follows host Chris Hansen (Robert Pattinson), who, along with his producer Andie Bender (Merrit
  
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• I got a sneak peek at Qantas’ new business class designed for the world's longest flights. Here are the coolest perks.

  25-09-2026 13:14 via businessinsider.com
  
  A model of a new Qantas business class seat.Talia Lakritz/Business InsiderAs part of its Project Sunrise program, Qantas is rolling out enhanced business class seats.Upgrades include privacy doors, memory foam mattresses, wireless charging, and larger screens.Qantas' CEO said efforts to reduce jet lag have proven "statistically significant" in test flights.Flying between New York and Australia is about to get a whole lot nicer.As part of Qantas' "Project Sunrise" initiative offering more direct
  
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• The new TSA security scanners are getting smaller. Your carry-on bags will be fine.

  25-09-2026 12:49 via businessinsider.com
  
  Your carry-on bag should fit in the new TSA scanners.Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesThe TSA has been rolling out an enhanced 3D X-ray scanner for around a decade.It speeds up security, but the opening is smaller than the machines it replaced.Some people worry their carry-on bags will no longer fit. They don't need to worry.The Transportation Security Administration's new X-ray scanners are better in almost every way for travelers, except one: The smaller opening may not fit some carry-on bags.The new 3D
  
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• I built my career by pushing through a painful chronic health issue. At 29, I'm adjusting my expectations.

  25-09-2026 12:37 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author had to redefine success after her second endometriosis surgery.Courtesy of Erica WilliamsAt 27, I was building my PR business and in a doctoral program for business administration.Stage 4 endometriosis was making it hard to juggle both school and my clients.After my second surgery for endometriosis, I realized I needed to prioritize myself.In October 2025, Blackboard, the online platform through which I attend my doctoral program for business administration, displayed a grade I had ne
  
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• We want to hear how different generations are using AI agents

  25-09-2026 12:01 via businessinsider.com
  
  Business Insider wants to hear how different generations are using AI agents.Illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty ImagesPersonal AI agents are attracting users of all stripes.Is it mainly a Gen Z thing? Or are millennials rushing to start using the tech?Fill out our poll below!Personal AI agents, the buzzy new thing in tech, are attracting users of all stripes.While agents were previously limited largely to more tech-oriented crowds, the release of Meta's Muse app earlier this month shot the tech squ
  
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• A doctor shares her muscle-building routine for longevity, from quick weightlifting workouts to daily protein

  25-09-2026 12:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  Longevity doctor Jennifer Timmons said she follows the same advice she gives to patients about lifting weights and eating plenty of protein to build lean muscle.Felicia LasalaMuscle mass is an investment in your future health, according to a longevity doctor.She keeps her fitness portfolio strong by lifting weights and eating enough protein throughout the day.For an extra edge, she uses supplements like creatine to support muscle building and brain health.For Dr. Jennifer Timmons, building muscl
  
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• A JPMorgan veteran left to work in Detroit's government. Now he's back to help the bank's $1.5 trillion security effort.

  25-09-2026 11:51 via businessinsider.com
  
  Marcus von Kapff returned to JPMorgan after working in the public sector.JPMorganMarcus von Kapff spent 20 years at JPMorgan before working in Detroit's government.He's back at the bank, using his experience to help with its $1.5 trillion US security effort.Von Kapff said he can see problems from "another angle," as his team forges deals with the government.Marcus von Kapff's knowledge of Detroit's formerly byzantine permitting process for opening a small business has come in surprisingly handy
  
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• Meta is no stranger to disrupting tech. But its agentic AI push feels different.

  25-09-2026 11:50 via businessinsider.com
  
  Bloomberg/Getty ImagesThe early success of Meta's new Muse agent has flipped the AI race on its head.Muse puts Meta at the forefront of the next wave of agentic AI, and investors are taking notice.Sign up for First Trade, Business Insider's daily markets newsletter.If you've been a Meta shareholder for the entirety of 2026, you've been on a wild ride.Investors have repeatedly flipped on a dime from AI optimism to concerns over spending. Earnings have usually brought a huge stock move — but
  
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• From gumball machines to AI stores: How an entrepreneur followed what's trending to build an 8-figure business

  25-09-2026 11:45 via businessinsider.com
  
  Serial entrepreneur Mike Burnett is the cofounder and CEO of SmartMarket Solutions.Courtesy of Mike BurnettMike Burnett, CEO of SmartMarket Solutions, has a 27-year entrepreneurial track record.He's found success by spotting trends to stay ahead of the curve.To spot trends, he says, listen to the people closest to the customer.For 27 years, Mike Burnett has built businesses by getting ahead of the curve.In 1999, while working in sales and supporting a growing family, he started a side hustle pla
  
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• Billionaire David Rubenstein told us why he paid $1.7 billion for a baseball team, and shared his 2 biggest investing mistakes

  25-09-2026 11:45 via businessinsider.com
  
  David Rubenstein is the principal owner of the Baltimore Orioles.Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty ImagesDavid Rubenstein spoke to Business Insider about buying a sports team and his two big misses.He said the AI boom may still have steam, and selling in a crash can be a massive mistake.The private equity billionaire and author published a new book, "Inside the Owner's Box," this week.David Rubenstein explained why he bought a baseball team, missed out on Amazon and Facebook, and would be
  
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• 'Soar' wars: Inside two AI startups' messy fight over the same name

  25-09-2026 11:37 via businessinsider.com
  
  Getty Images; Tyler Le/BIStanley Virgint and Henry Langmack's LinkedIn messages started politely enough.Virgint told Langmack to have a "killer time at NYU" on May 17. Langmack asked about Soar, Virgint's AI travel companion startup. "When are you planning on launching?" he asked. "I'm on the waitlist."The following day, Virgint said that he was "dying with fundraise" — he was meeting with investors at the time — and sent his phone number.Langmack launched his own startup the fo
  
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• AI can't take over your holiday shopping quite yet, a new study suggests.

  25-09-2026 11:37 via businessinsider.com
  
  A study from Product.ai found that major LLMs had high error rates when used to find products while shopping online.Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty ImagesDon't rely on LLMs to do your holiday shopping this year, a new study says.A test of four AI engines found that they had issues providing accurate information about products.Problems ranged from giving the wrong price to not finding the latest model.AI isn't able to take over your holiday shopping yet, a new study suggests.AI-powered shopping assistan
  
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• This startup added a new job app requirement for interns: handwritten cover letters

  25-09-2026 11:35 via businessinsider.com
  
  Dumb.co, a startup that makes customized flip phones, said it was inundated with AI slop. Then it required that cover letters be handwritten.iStock; Tyler Le/BIDumb.co, a startup that makes modified "dumb" phones, said it was sick of AI slop in job apps.The company started requiring handwritten cover letters for its internship applications."It felt like someone actually was looking through what I had to say," said one candidate, who got hired.Even the companies promoting analog lifestyles are be
  
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• I was laid off from Oracle in March and have been job hunting since. Getting a human to see my app is the hardest part.

  25-09-2026 11:27 via businessinsider.com
  
  Jerehmiah Jessee-Lantz is still looking for his next full-time role after being impacted by Oracle layoffs earlier this year.Courtesy of Jerehmiah Jessee-LantzJerehmiah Jessee-Lantz wasn't surprised Oracle performed layoffs — he just didn't expect to be cut.Since March, he's been searching for a new full-time role.He shares what feels most contradictory about the current AI-ridden job market.This as-told-to essay is based on conversations with Jerehmiah Jessee-Lantz, a 42-year-old based in
  
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• I was a super-volunteer when my kids were in elementary school. Once they reached high school, I turned that role over to my husband.

  25-09-2026 11:27 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author's husband (right) frequently volunteers his time now that their kids are in high school.Courtesy of Kate Loweth.After 12 years of volunteering frequently at my kids' school, I was ready to take a step back.When my youngest reached high school, my husband unexpectedly stepped up.His roles look different, proving that being involved doesn't have to mean showing up at school every day.When we moved to California at the start of my oldest child's kindergarten year, I figured volunteering
  
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• KPMG is building a Silicon Valley-style incubator to help sidestep Big Four bureaucracy

  25-09-2026 11:26 via businessinsider.com
  
  KPMG wants to channel Silicon Valley in its new AI division.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesKPMG is forming a new division to bring Silicon Valley-like speed to some of its operations.The new Client Technology & Innovation (CT&I) group will serve as an incubator to boost innovation.KPMG is ready to "go head-to-head" with startups' disruptive spirit, the division's new boss told us.The Big Four consulting and accounting firms and Silicon Valley startups sit at opposite ends of the business spectrum
  
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• 3 reasons investors should be ready for the bond market sell-off to worsen

  25-09-2026 11:20 via businessinsider.com
  
  STAN HONDA/AFP via Getty ImagesLong-term bond yields will continue to surge, BNP Paribas warns.The bank predicts 30-year Treasury yields hitting 5.6% amid rate hikes and rising debt levels. 30-year Treasury yields touched their highest level since 2004 this week. Rising long-term bond yields are once again pestering stocks, and BNP Paribas says it's only going to get worse.In a client note published Tuesday, the bank said it sees yields on the 30-year Treasury bond rising to 5.6% in the months a
  
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