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• My kids were ready for college. They weren't quite ready for adulthood.

  17-10-2026 23:13 via Business Insider
  
  The author with her 3 freshman year drop-offs over the yearsCourtesy of the authorI spent years preparing my kids for college, but I overlooked some essential life skills.I never properly taught them to clean toilets, repay debts, or recognize health problems.Now I'm trying to fill those gaps and accept that parenting doesn't end when kids leave home.Last week, a friend asked if I knew of any jobs for her recent graduate. Between his rigorous academic load, sports, and club activities that lande
  
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• My daughter and I drove 2,000 miles to college. It was the best goodbye I could've asked for.

  17-10-2026 22:17 via Business Insider
  
  The author and her daughter drove 2,000 miles to drop her off at college.Courtesy of the authorMy daughter and I took the scenic route from Oregon to her college in Missouri.We camped near Yellowstone, explored Wyoming, and visited South Dakota landmarks.The trip gave us precious time together before she started her independent life.After buying a car for my daughter to take to college, the problem was getting the little Mazda from Portland, Oregon, to Fulton, Missouri. Maria and I are fun in th
  
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• My 2 friends and I had babies within 3 weeks of each other after 25 years of friendship. Our group chat became a lifeline.

  17-10-2026 20:17 via Business Insider
  
  The author (center) has been friends with two women since their years together at boarding school. Motherhood, she said, has brought them closer.Courtesy of Shea Karssing.Our friendship formed over questionable decisions, break-ups, hangovers, and, eventually, the messy business of becoming adults.Then, three baby girls born in three cities over three weeks started a completely new chapter.Our connection became our parenting lifeline, proving that the best friendships grow with you."What a night
  
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• I lived in LA for 20 years. It took moving my 3 kids to a small Arizona town to find what I'd been missing.

  17-10-2026 19:56 via Business Insider
  
  Jen Podany moved her family from California to Arizona.Courtesy of Jen PodanyJen Podany raised her three children in a busy Los Angeles neighborhood where traffic limited their independence.After moving to a small Arizona town, her kids can ride bikes and play with neighborhood friends.She says their new lifestyle reminds her of the freedom children had growing up in the 1980s.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jen Podany, founder of Bluestone Sunshields. It has been edited fo
  
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• MapQuest now shows you Flock and other license plate reader cameras on your route

  17-10-2026 19:49 via Business Insider
  
  A new MapQuest feature allows users to find license plate reader cameras in their area.St. Louis Post-Dispatch/Contributor/Getty Images; Business InsiderMapQuest is pulling the curtain back on automatic license plate readers.Users can now locate Flock Safety and other surveillance cameras on MapQuest's app.Critics of the tech have raised privacy concerns and potential misuse.MapQuest, the OG software to find your way from point A to point B, is taking on the surveillance state.The free mapping s
  
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• Elon Musk is pouring money into the midterms. Here's where he's giving the most.

  17-10-2026 18:31 via Business Insider
  
  Elon Musk, seen here with President Donald Trump last month, is bankrolling Republican campaigns.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesElon Musk is giving reams of cash to Republicans.Most of that dough is ending up in Texas, according to financial disclosure forms.In Texas, Ken Paxton is running a tight race against James Talarico.Elon Musk is forking over generational wealth to Republicans facing tough midterm elections this cycle.Over two donations in September, Musk gave a combined $158 million to the Senat
  
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• Where to watch the Dream vs. Valkyries: WNBA Finals live streams, channels, odds, schedule

  17-10-2026 18:30 via Business Insider
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe Golden State Valkyries will take on the Atlanta Dream in the battle for the 2026 WNBA Championship.Brett Davis/Getty ImagesThe WNBA Finals have arrived, and a new champion will be crowned. We've rounded up everything you need to know about where to watch the Dream vs. Valkyries, including budget-friendly live streaming options for those without cable.If you don't want to read any further, we've got y
  
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• I'm a Colorado local. If I had one day to show you my state, I'd skip Denver and take you to a city just west of it.

  17-10-2026 17:30 via Business Insider
  
  I've lived in Colorado for over 10 years. If you really want to get a taste of the state, try visiting the city of Golden.milehightraveler/Getty ImagesAs a Colorado local, I love bringing first-time visitors to the state to Golden instead of Denver.It's a short drive from downtown Denver with beautiful mountain views and a walkable downtown.There are great places to eat alongside mountain views, hike, and enjoy the scenery in Golden. I've lived in Colorado for over a decade. If I had just a sing
  
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• When AI and robots work together, Anthropic says these jobs are at risk. Should gardeners worry?

  17-10-2026 16:00 via Business Insider
  
  A gardener tends a flowerbed.cbarnesphotography/Getty ImagesAnthropic examined what might happen when AI and robots are combined.That could put more hands-on jobs, including gardening, in the path of automation, Anthropic warned.I'm skeptical that robots can handle the messy reality of pulling weeds.Remember when Anthropic's AI jobs report suggested gardeners were among the safest workers because AI couldn't pull weeds or tell a rose from a dandelion? I joked about that in AI Insider earlier thi
  
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• My husband and I have different definitions of 'financially responsible.' Building a house is forcing us to compromise.

  17-10-2026 15:32 via Business Insider
  
  My husband and I bought land, and are starting the process of building a house.Lisa LeslieWhen it comes to money, I'm a big budgeter, and my husband prefers taking risks.Now that we're building a house together, our differences are causing some disagreements.We've learned to stay flexible and balance each other's approaches.My husband and I have very different ideas about financial responsibility.When we're feeling stressed about money, my instinct is to run the numbers and account for every fin
  
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• How to watch Ohio State vs. Indiana: Channel, live streams, odds, venue

  17-10-2026 15:00 via Business Insider
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreOhio State and Indiana last met in the 2025 Big Ten Championship.Michael Reaves/Getty ImagesOne of the biggest Big Ten matchups of the season has arrived as the Buckeyes take on the Hoosiers in a rematch of the 2025 conference championship. We've highlighted everything you need to know about how to watch Ohio State vs. Indiana, no matter where you are in the world.If you don't want to scroll any further,
  
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• The 20 global cities with the best quality of life

  17-10-2026 14:33 via Business Insider
  
  European cities rank highly in quality-of-life rankings.MEDITERRANEAN/Getty ImagesOxford Economics' 2026 Global Cities Index ranked cities around the world on their quality of life.US cities ranked highly for economics, but fell short in the quality of life category.European cities dominated the quality of life list, while only one US city made the top 20.Cities in the US rank high globally in terms of economics, but they have some ground to cover in quality of life, according to a new report.Fo
  
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• How a cruise ship navigates Greenland's icebergs and extreme Arctic conditions

  17-10-2026 14:27 via Business Insider
  
  We went aboard a cruise ship navigating some of the world's most dangerous waters. In the Arctic, drifting icebergs, sea ice, sudden storms and fierce winds make sailing unpredictable. Yet every year, around 100,000 cruise passengers travel to Greenland to explore its remote coastline and experience one of the world's last great wildernesses.Read the original article on Business Insider
  
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• 6 easy and delicious Ina Garten dishes you need to make this fall

  17-10-2026 14:26 via Business Insider
  
  Ina Garten's recipes will keep you cozy this fall.Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty ImagesI've made dozens of Ina Garten's recipes, and some of her dishes are perfect for fall.Garten's chicken chili is quicker and lighter than your traditional chili recipe.And her weeknight Bolognese and rigatoni with sausage will keep you cozy as temperatures dip.This year's descent into fall has been more of a crawl, but I think we're all ready for some cozy weather.And what better accompaniment to a classic rom-c
  
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• My partner and I don't share a bank account, and we still won't after our wedding

  17-10-2026 14:09 via Business Insider
  
  The couple has been together for four years without merging bank accounts.Courtesy of Catherine WorkMy fiancé and I have been together for four years and have never had a joint bank account.We're transparent about our incomes, savings, and spending, and we've never had a fight about money.We plan to pay for our wedding together, but we won't combine our finances after we get married.My parents have a shared bank account and kept all their large purchases in both their names, so I thought
  
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• I'm a career coach for Gen Z workers. Here are some unspoken workplace rules every new hire should know.

  17-10-2026 14:00 via Business Insider
  
  Laura Massetti, a career coach for young workers, said that Gen Z workers struggle with unwritten rules and need professional training.Courtesy of Laura MassettiLaura Massetti spent 15 years leading teams and saw Gen Z workers struggle with unwritten rules.Massetti said Gen Z workers need training on communication, judgment, and follow-through.As AI levels technical skills, Massetti said human skills can help early-career workers stand out.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with La
  
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• I downsized from a 3-bedroom to a 2-bedroom when I got married. There's one thing I miss.

  17-10-2026 13:52 via Business Insider
  
  The author and her son moved into her husband's 2-bedroom townhome.Courtesy of Ashley ArchambaultWhen my husband and I got married, we had to decide where to live. My son and I ended up moving into his 2-bedroom home.There are a few pros, but we didn't consider how much we'd miss having a guest room.When my husband and I got married, we each had our own homes. I had a one-story, 3-bedroom home, while my husband had a 2-story, two-bedroom townhome. At first, we compared the pros and cons of each
  
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• I was diagnosed with breast cancer a year ago. Please stop calling me a fighter.

  17-10-2026 13:47 via Business Insider
  
  The author, shown with her family, was diagnosed with breast cancer in October of 2025.Courtesy of the authorA year after my breast cancer diagnosis, I'm rejecting the "fighter" and "warrior" labels others put on me.I'm tired of the pinkwashing that feels like it's turning a terrifying disease into a cheerful marketing campaign.I'm grateful for my care and the people who supported me, but I don't need to find a silver lining or turn my experience into an inspirational story.I was diagnosed with
  
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• The US Army is growing its space forces. They're already in combat.

  17-10-2026 13:07 via Business Insider
  
  Soldiers with the Army's 1st Space Brigade unload equipment from a helicopter during training on Fort Carson, Colo. on Jan. 31, 2025.Brooke Nevins/US ArmyThe US Army is expanding its ranks of soldiers specialized in space warfare.Army space personnel are already deployed to the Middle East, where the US has been fighting Iran.More than 600 enlisted soldiers joined the new specialty this year, with more growth planned.The US Army is expanding its ranks of soldiers trained for space warfare, a gro
  
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• I'm a real estate agent building a $480,000 backyard home for my mom. I still made these costly mistakes.

  17-10-2026 13:03 via Business Insider
  
  Shalini Karnani Bonjour in her California backyard.Courtesy of Shalini Karnani BonjourShalini Bonjour is building a 1,100-square-foot ADU in her backyard so her mother can age in place.The project is taking longer than she expected and is going over budget.Bonjour shared the five biggest lessons she's learned during the process with Business Insider.After her father died in 2024, real estate agent Shalini Karnani Bonjour moved her mother from Michigan to California to be closer to her and her fa
  
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• The US Army needs to get rid of old explosives near its new artillery ammo plant. They're too dangerous to move, so it's blowing them up.

  17-10-2026 13:00 via Business Insider
  
  The service broke ground on a 155mm artillery production line at the plant earlier this year.US Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emilio MurphyThe US Army will detonate 68 barrels of unstable explosive material at an ammunition production plant.Officials determined the lead azide couldn't be relocated and are in contact with residents on environmental concerns.The facility is also home to the Army's new 155mm artillery production line, which began construction earlier this year.The US Army will d
  
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• My husband retired just as we became empty nesters. Now we're together nearly 24/7, and it's been a strange adjustment.

  17-10-2026 12:47 via Business Insider
  
  The author and her husband are spending a lot of time together after retiring and becoming empty nesters.Courtesy of Susan TeresaWhen my husband and I became empty nesters, he retired, too.We used to have busy, individual lives, but now we are always together.It took a lot of adjustment and honest conversations, but we're learning to navigate our new normal.My husband and I have been married for 26 years, together for 32. That's more than half my life. I thought we'd experienced just about every
  
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• I'm a Walmart store manager at 23. I worked hard to get this life and started as a cashier — here's my career journey.

  17-10-2026 12:19 via Business Insider
  
  Kiley Pulley transitioned from cashier to store manager within seven years.Kiley PulleyKiley Pulley became Walmart's youngest US store manager at 21, starting as a cashier at 16.Her former store manager helped her through her succession plan and interviews.Pulley emphasizes learning daily and adapting for career growth.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kiley Pulley, a 23-year-old Walmart store manager in Buckeye, Arizona. It has been edited for length and clarity.In 2019, whe
  
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• The Saudi Arabia airport attacks have made Middle East travel more unpredictable. Here's what to know.

  17-10-2026 11:59 via Business Insider
  
  Riyadh's airport is closed until at least Saturday.Bernd von Jutrczenka/picture alliance via Getty ImagesRiyadh airport, one of the busiest in the Middle East, has been closed for a week after missile attacks.The US State Department has told Americans to reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia.Delta has also suspended the launch of a new route to Saudi. Here's what to do if you're affected.Travel to Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East is looking increasingly unpredictable this fall after a series
  
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• Walmart sees current diesel prices wiping out $2.9 billion tariff refund by end of 2027, Deutsche Bank says.

  17-10-2026 11:53 via Business Insider
  
  Walmart is expecting up to an additional percentage point of inflation due to fuel costs in 2027, according to Deutsche Bank.David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesWalmart is bracing for billions of dollars in additional fuel costs due to higher diesel prices.The company previously said it would put much of its $2.9 billion tariff refund toward lower prices.Now, higher fuel costs are likely to erase that benefit, and other retailers are likely to follow.Just when US shoppers might have thou
  
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• The stock market's record-high margin debt is keeping Wall Street pros up at night

  17-10-2026 11:30 via Business Insider
  
  Margin debt is at record-highs. Some strategists are worried it increases the risk of a sudden drop in stocks.Orjan F. Ellingvag/Corbis via Getty ImagesRecord-high margin debt is fuelling fears of forced selling in stocks.Margin calls could hit more investors if tech stocks take a hit.The scenario could trigger a risk-off move that tanks the broader market.It may not be long before the whole US stock market has a Situational Awareness moment.At least, that's the worst-case scenario being mulled
  
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• Google Labs’ ‘secret society’ way of thanking its most valuable employees

  17-10-2026 11:21 via Business Insider
  
  Josh Woodward is the vice president of Google Labs, the Gemini app, and AI Studio.Benjamin Fanjoy/Getty ImagesGoogle Labs leaders use ominous meeting invites to surprise and thank top staff.It's a "secret society" ritual for the most valuable employees, Google Labs chief Josh Woodward said.Woodward called the meetings "pretty fun" during an appearance on "Lenny's Podcast."An unexpected meeting invite with the boss is often the kind of thing that sends employees spiraling. For Google Labs staffer
  
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• This CEO is on his 4th chief of staff in 5 years — by choice

  17-10-2026 11:16 via Business Insider
  
  Covista CEO Steve Beard recently hired his fourth chief of staff.Eric OgdenCovista CEO Steve Beard treats the chief of staff role as a rotating post, not a permanent job.He said the first one he hired told him he talked too much in meetings — feedback he welcomed.The downside, Beard said, is having to replace someone performing at the peak of their abilities.Most chiefs of staff don't stick around for very long. Covista CEO Steve Beard sees that as a feature, not a bug.Since taking the hel
  
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• I went to see why Silicon Valley can't stop laughing at Elizabeth Holmes

  17-10-2026 11:13 via Business Insider
  
  Extend booked out a theater at AMC Lincoln Square.Henry Chandonnet/Business InsiderTech companies and venture capital firms are hosting private screenings of the Elizabeth Holmes doc.I went to one hosted by the AI startup Extend.Attendees I talked to said they looked at Holmes more as a joke than a product of their industry.Elizabeth Holmes is a black mark on Silicon Valley's reputation. And yet its residents are lining up for the documentary about her.Tech companies across the US are hosting sc
  
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• I lost my job right before having my first child. My wife and I took the opportunity to level up our side hustle.

  17-10-2026 11:10 via Business Insider
  
  Rachel Calaj and Felipe Rochi run a camcorder rental business for weddings.Felipe RochiFelipe Rochi lost one of his jobs while his wife was pregnant with their first child.They decided to take the leap and grow their side hustle — a rental camcorder business — together.As new parents, the two of them split the tasks involved in running the business.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Rachel Calaj and Felipe Rochi, a married couple in their 30s. Together, they r
  
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• Here's how Tesla's new Roadster is a completely different car from the 2017 version

  17-10-2026 11:09 via Business Insider
  
  Tesla's second-generation Roadster got its second launch event on Thursday. Here's how the latest update is different from the last.TeslaTesla has unveiled the next-gen Roadster twice: in 2017 and again on Thursday.We list the differences between the two versions.Range: down. Price: unknown. Flying: way up!Tesla just unveiled the revived Roadster.Sound familiar? It certainly should. On Thursday, CEO Elon Musk took the covers off the latest version of Tesla's halo sports car and said the EV maker
  
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• Millennial women are tired of being girlbosses

  17-10-2026 11:04 via Business Insider
  
  Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BIAfter 20 years of balancing her corporate leadership roles with motherhood, Trisha Daab was ready for a break."Life had felt like sprinting a marathon for as long as I could remember," Daab, 47, told Business Insider. "I had no idea how tired I was until I stopped working."In her year off, she tap danced, volunteered at a food bank, traveled to Disneyland and Alaska, and spent more time with her kids. By the end, she had decided she couldn't go back to her old life.
  
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• Men are lining up for a new on-the-go blood test that measures testosterone

  17-10-2026 11:00 via Business Insider
  
  The Tasso+ blood draw takes about 5 minutes and is designed to be near-painless and foolproof.TassoHormone testing — especially to monitor testosterone levels — is trendy.A startup backed by the US military has pioneered a DIY device that requires no needle.It costs less than $100 and is quickly becoming a go-to for biohackers and telehealth brands.Dr. Jonathan Andrews had never checked his testosterone levels until about six weeks ago. Now, he's a convert. He's already repeated the
  
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• Los Tacos No. 1 serves 1,200 NYC customers a day. Its CEO is betting private equity can help it scale.

  17-10-2026 11:00 via Business Insider
  
  Christian Pineda, CEO and cofounder of Los Tacos No. 1, serves a taco at the chain's Chelsea Market location.Dolly Faibyshev for BILos Tacos No. 1 came under fire on social media after receiving a private equity investment.Some fans feared the beloved New York City Tijuana-style taco chain would lose its iconic flavor.The chain's CEO told Business Insider they will scale cautiously, preserving quality and low prices.Christian Pineda, CEO and cofounder of Los Tacos No. 1, couldn't fall asleep.He
  
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• I model my day on pro athletes. Here's what that means for my schedule, my team's, and my approach to 996 culture.

  17-10-2026 10:37 via Business Insider
  
  Jagda told Business Insider '996 culture' misses the point.Courtesy of Proximity WorksHardik Jagda wants to function like an Olympian, and waking up at 3 a.m. helps him do that.He commits long hours to his AI-based company, but says he doesn't enforce 996 hours on his team.For Jagda, 996 misses the point. Here's how he structures his day instead.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Hardik Jagda, 35, the CEO of Proximity Works, who lives in San Francisco. The following has been e
  
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• Kamala Harris is a Pilates girlie

  17-10-2026 09:37 via Business Insider
  
  Kamala Harris is aboard the Pilates train.Mario Tama/Getty ImagesKamala Harris says she's loving reformer Pilates right now.The former vice president told Keke Palmer she loves how it works all the smaller muscles in her body.Harris said Pilates helps her feel empowered in her daily life.First she was Brat, now she's a Pilates girlie."You know what I've been doing though recently is Pilates," former vice president Kamala Harris told actor Keke Palmer on an episode of the "Baby, This is Keke Palm
  
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• Katie Zacharia had the shortest tenure as press secretary in history. Here are the others who didn't last long.

  17-10-2026 01:55 via Business Insider
  
  Katie Zacharia came under scrutiny for her legal credentials shortly after her first press briefing on Tuesday.Win McNamee/Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump chose Katie Zacharia to serve as the new White House press secretary.After five days, a White House official said that she is "transitioning out" of the role.Zacharia is among three other former press secretaries with tenures lasting under two months.Katie Zacharia's first briefing as President Donald Trump's press secretary was on Tuesday.
  
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• The new White House press secretary is out, and Anthony Scaramucci has thoughts

  17-10-2026 01:07 via Business Insider
  
  Katie Zacharia left her White House press secretary job after five days. Anthony Scaramucci, who also had a short tenure in the Trump administration in 2017.Dustin Chambers/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesKatie Zacharia left her White House press secretary job after five days.Anthony Scaramucci can relate.The internet is awash with memes that measured Zacharia's run in "Scaramuccis."Katie Zacharia’s run as White House press secretary lasted five days, and memes about her exit are rolling in.Ther
  
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• Anthropic polled 1,334 of its employees. They're more sure than most of us that AI will take over jobs.

  17-10-2026 00:48 via Business Insider
  
  Attendees chat at Anthropic's developer conference in May.Don Feria/AP Content Services for AnthropicAnthropic published new surveys comparing its staffers' sentiments to those of US workers.The AI startup's employees expect the tech to change work and the economy far more dramatically.Most Anthropic employees guessed that unemployment would top 12% in 2030.Anthropic employees believe that AI will make their labor obsolete. Most US workers don't see their jobs that way at all.The AI company publ
  
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• 10 things that lasted longer than Katie Zacharia’s time as White House press secretary

  17-10-2026 00:20 via Business Insider
  
  White House press secretary Katie Zacharia held her first conference on Tuesday and left the role three days later.Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesKatie Zacharia is out as White House press secretary after five days on the job.That's likely a record for the shortest-serving White House press secretary in history.Here are 10 other things that last longer than Zacharia's time in the White House.Katie Zacharia is out as White House press secretary after five days on the job, officials confirmed on Fri
  
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