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• How to watch Ole Miss vs. Texas: Channel, live streams, odds, College Football Playoff implications

  24-10-2026 22:30 via Business Insider
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreArch Manning leads the Texas Longhorns.Tim Warner/Getty ImagesTonight's marquee college football showdown will serve as a consequential game for the SEC, and we've rounded up everything you need to know about tuning in. Keep reading to learn how to watch Ole Miss vs. Texas, along with details on odds, venue, and playoff implications.If you don't want to read any further, you can live stream the game via
  
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• Zelenskyy says Starlink is working again in Ukraine and thanks Americans who 'took this seriously'

  24-10-2026 21:33 via Business Insider
  
  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Starlink's speed had returned to normal.Genya SAVILOV / AFP via Getty ImagesVolodymyr Zelenskyy said that speed restrictions on Ukraine's Starlink connection have been lifted.His comments marked the end of a chaotic 10-day period where connection speeds were throttled.Ukraine uses Starlink to fly its drones and interceptors.Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday that his military's access to a network of Elon Musk's satellites, which i
  
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• Storefronts close as police in Paris fire tear gas and water cannons on protesters

  24-10-2026 21:06 via Business Insider
  
  France faced another day of protests, some of which turned violent on Saturday.NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP via Getty ImagesFrance and other countries across Europe are weathering another weekend of protests.In Paris, major tourist landmarks and storefronts shuttered for the day.The French interior ministry upped its police presence and deployed 70,000 personnel to the streets.As France grapples with another weekend of cost-of-living protests, some of its most famous streets and landmarks are boarded up.
  
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• Peter Thiel says Apple has done 'nothing new' after Steve Jobs

  24-10-2026 20:58 via Business Insider
  
  Peter Thiel said that after Steve Jobs died in 2011, Apple hasn't innovated.Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesPeter Thiel said Apple hasn't innovated since the iPhone.Thiel said Tim Cook hasn't taken the company in new directions.The billionaire venture capitalist said eccentric CEOs like Elon Musk "are way better for society."Peter Thiel, evidently, isn't a fan of the iPhone Duo.In fact, the billionaire PayPal cofounder and tech investor said he hasn't been very impressed with much of anything that A
  
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• My dad is 75. He told me our annual family trips make him feel like he still has a future.

  24-10-2026 19:58 via Business Insider
  
  The author travels with her parents and her family.Courtesy of the authorMy 21-year-old son wanted to visit a lively beach club during our family vacation.I never expected my parents, both in their 70s, to get up and dance to ABBA.Seeing their joy reminded me that getting older doesn't mean giving up new experiences.My 75-year-old dad told me he'll feel like he's closer to dying if our annual family vacations stop. He's not ready for that. Neither am I.It stopped me in my tracks and frankly scar
  
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• Gen Z loves Sol de Janeiro — so I tried 6 of the brand's most popular fragrances and ranked them from worst to best

  24-10-2026 18:36 via Business Insider
  
  The Cheirosa 62 perfume mist from Sol de Janeiro.Sol de JaneiroWhen a member of Gen Z smells good, you can probably thank Sol de Janeiro.I'm a millennial and new to the brand, so I tried six of its popular fragrances.The best scent, in my opinion, is also one of the brand's most underrated.Millennials had Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works. Gen Z has Sol de Janeiro.The body, hair, and fragrance brand, founded in 2015, has become a major player in the industry. A 2025 fiscal year report
  
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• I'm 38 and feel like my life is speeding up. My 61-year-old husband wants to slow down.

  24-10-2026 16:36 via Business Insider
  
  The author and her husband have a 23-year age gap.Courtesy of Caroline ChirichellaMy husband is 23 years older than I am, but our age difference never bothered me before.Now that he's 61 and we're raising two young kids, I'm noticing our different energy levels.I love our life together, but I'm struggling with the realities of our age gap.When my husband and I first met back in 2014, we had what many would consider a whirlwind romance. We met, fell in love almost instantly, moved in together aft
  
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• My best friend and I have taken a trip together every year since college. Our getaways look very different now.

  24-10-2026 16:28 via Business Insider
  
  Although our trips have grown from fun and wild in our 20s to fun and chill in our early 30s, we're always excited to spend this special time together.Alexa MellardoAfter college, my best friend and I committed to going on a trip together every year.It's been a great way to stay connected and make new memories, even as our lives change.Our trips are more relaxed in our 30s than they were in our 20s, but they've all been wonderful.I'm a firm believer that there are some people in this world you'r
  
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• The AI data center boom has a ghost problem

  24-10-2026 16:00 via Business Insider
  
  Halloween ghosts on a Silicon Valley lawn.Alistair Barr/Business InsiderA version of this story originally appeared in the AI Insider newsletter.Sign up for Business Insider's weekly AI Insider newsletter here.The AI data center boom looks like it's running into serious trouble. Projects are being delayed, canceled, or abandoned. Electricity shortages are holding everything up.But there's a twist: A lot of these data centers were probably never going to get built in the first place.Bernstein Res
  
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• Inside the cyber flaw scramble that brought the AI threat to life

  24-10-2026 15:01 via Business Insider
  
  Cybersecurity leaders talked with BI about the rise in demand for workers in the field.MASTER/Getty ImagesAll hell broke loose this week after a security flaw in 70% of the world's websites was made public.It was supposed to be kept under wraps as a fix was deployed, but one researcher jumped the gun.Chainguard CEO Dan Lorenc told POLITICO why he decided to go public.The exposure was immense, with AI multiplying the risks — and yet time-tested global cybersecurity procedures appeared to be fun
  
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• I lived with my older brother during my senior year of college. It was far from the nightmare I expected.

  24-10-2026 14:42 via Business Insider
  
  Living with my older brother during my senior year of college was better than I expected.Caroline LissyDuring my senior year of college, my 24-year-old brother became my roommate.Living together seemed like a crazy idea, but he ended up becoming a safe space for me in the house.The experience brought us closer and made me less afraid of postgrad life.Before heading out to the bar on our final day of junior year at the University of Maryland, I sat in my empty college apartment with my friends, l
  
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• The unexpected costs of my 11-year-old's baseball season caught me off guard. Receipts show that we spent around $8,800.

  24-10-2026 14:05 via Business Insider
  
  The author, shown with one of her sons, said that extras like fan gear, gas for away games, and concession snacks add a lot to the cost of youth sports.Courtesy of Alexandra Frost.Years ago, I made fun of sports parents who went all out and spent thousands on their kids.Now I'm one of them.Last season cost our family over $8,800. Looking back, I have no regrets and would do it all again.Ten years ago, I was the mom making fun of select sports parents. I thought they were crazy. Nuts. Over-spende
  
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• Taylor Swift made a rare PR misstep by revisiting 'Showgirl' instead of her debut album

  24-10-2026 14:00 via Business Insider
  
  Taylor Swift sang "I Knew It, I Knew You" at the sixth annual Academy Museum Gala.Stefanie Keenan/Oscars/Getty Images for Academy Museum FoundationTaylor Swift's self-titled debut album celebrates its 20th anniversary this week.It would've been the ideal time to revisit her country roots with "Taylor Swift (Taylor's Version)."Instead, Swift squandered her own momentum by releasing the "Showgirl" deluxe last month.The stage was set for Taylor Swift to sing her way back into critics' hearts — an
  
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• A NATO drone maker says Ukraine's underground factories hold a lesson for the West. It's learning that firsthand.

  24-10-2026 13:54 via Business Insider
  
  ORQA makes drones used by NATO militaries and parts used by Ukrainian manufacturers, and is now learning lessons about building in wartime.ReutersA NATO drone maker is partnering with a Ukrainian firm to manufacture drone parts underground.ORQA says the partnership offers lessons in keeping factories running during wartime.Western companies often overlook Ukraine's experience in manufacturing under attack, it says.A NATO drone maker is teaming up with Ukraine's defense industry and building dron
  
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• The rapid Ukraine war arms race means weapons makers can never truly consider a product finished

  24-10-2026 13:43 via Business Insider
  
  TechEx gathers constant battlefield feedback about its drones' performance and makes regular changes based on soldiers' requests.Ukrinform/Ukrinform/Sipa USAThe arms race is so intense that Ukrainian companies can never stop updating their products.One firm said a weapon could become obsolete in just three months without updates.Ukrainian firms work directly with soldiers to improve weapons faster than Western manufacturers.The fast-moving arms development race amid Russia's war against Ukraine
  
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• We went to NYC for a week, and I planned a packed itinerary. My 4- and 6-year-olds had other plans.

  24-10-2026 13:29 via Business Insider
  
  The author wanted to go to museums with her kids during a trip to NYC, but they had other plans.Courtesy of Katrina DonhamMy husband and I lived in NYC for six years before becoming parents.We have plenty of memories there, and recently went on a family trip with our two girls.We didn't get to do a lot of things on my itinerary, but I'm still grateful for our time.New York City was home to my husband and me for six years before we had kids and moved to Asheville, and it will forever be a place t
  
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• The best leggings at Spanx are on sale now starting at $29

  24-10-2026 13:00 via Business Insider
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThese SPANXsmooth OnForm Leggings are up to 70% off during the Closet Edit Sale.Spanx, Talia Ergas/Business InsiderThe Spanx Closet Edit Sale is for anyone who likes the feel techy smoothing fabrics, but not the prices that come with them. This fall clearance event has a ton of Spanx's bestselling stretchy pants, including leggings, jeans, and slacks for up to 80% off.
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• A veteran tech investor says 'doom and gloom' over the AI boom is overblown, even though it has shades of the dot-com bubble

  24-10-2026 12:38 via Business Insider
  
  Paul Wick is the CIO of Seligman Investments.12/08There are clear parallels between the AI boom and the dot-com bubble, tech investor Paul Wick says.But solid demand, strong earnings, and less mania make for a "healthier" backdrop, Wick said.Seligman's chief investor brushed off Michael Burry's worries but flagged some trends to watch.The AI boom has shades of the dot-com bubble, but fears of an imminent crash and mass unemployment are overblown, a veteran tech investor says.At the turn of this
  
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• As an executive, I took a 3-day PTO to be a housewife. I tackled my dusty to-do list and was more present at home.

  24-10-2026 12:32 via Business Insider
  
  The author (not pictured) used her stay-at-home PTO to tackle household to-do list items.Annette Riedl/picture alliance via Getty ImagesThis post originally appeared in the BI Today newsletter.You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here.Leaning outIt was day two of my stay-at-home PTO. This is the time off that isn't for traveling or relaxing, but — as I told my group chat — to be a housewife.And over three days, I was productive: I decluttered a closet, replaced a broken ap
  
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• I bought a house in Japan at 23 with 7 friends. We spent less than $20,000 to have a place to escape to.

  24-10-2026 12:29 via Business Insider
  
  Hilary Tang, second from right, and her college friends bought an abandoned home in Hiroshima, Japan.Courtesy of Hilary TangHilary Tang and her college friends bought an akiya in Hiroshima, Japan, for a little over $11,000.The group of friends spent months living at the property while renovating it.They plan to use it mostly for gatherings but are open to renting it out to cover yearly costs.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Hilary Tang, 23, a recent college graduate from Hon
  
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• The talk show trying to help solve the entry-level job crisis

  24-10-2026 12:00 via Business Insider
  
  Job hunters can call in to 877UNMPLYD.Maria Korneeva/Getty ImagesThe job market is rough right now; many would-be entry-level workers are still on the hunt.A new Twitch show hopes to help answer labor market questions and offer job seekers advice.So far, they've advised callers on everything from salaries to highlighting unique experience.When Hans Romine finished his architecture degree in 2025, the 24-year-old began looking for work. After about 50 job applications yielded a single interview a
  
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• Best Wayfair Way Day deals for holiday hosting, up to 80% off

  24-10-2026 12:00 via Business Insider
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreWay Day is a great time to reconsider your hosting prep: Splurge on a high-quality sofa and save on an affordable top-of-bed refresh.Wayfair/Business InsiderShop the Way Day October 24-26 for up to 80% off across Wayfair, Joss & Main, AllModern, Birch Lane, and moreIt's a great time to find products for your entire home to prepare for hosting seasonWay Day is here. The bi-annual event happens each sp
  
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• Palantir cofounder says his wife calls their AI agent 'Tradbot' after tradwives

  24-10-2026 11:54 via Business Insider
  
  Christie Hemm Klok for The Washington Post via Getty ImagesPalantir cofounder Joe Lonsdale's wife has an interesting nickname for their AI agent.She calls it "Tradbot," he said, a name inspired by the social media trend of tradwives.The Lonsdales use their "Tradbot" for help with parenting.What does Joe Lonsdale's AI agent and Ballerina Farm have in common?Lonsdale, who cofounded Palantir before building his venture capital firm, told CNBC on Thursday how his wife, Tayler, uses AI — and the n
  
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• Here's how Canva's new image generation tool compares to models by OpenAI, Google, and Meta

  24-10-2026 10:11 via Business Insider
  
  Canva has launched Canva Craft, a new image generation tool.Business InsiderCanva launched Canva Craft, a tool similar to AI image models by Google, Meta, and OpenAI.Surprisingly, Canva fell short on a design task but did well at generating more realistic images.Here is how Canva's new image generation tool stacks up against ChatGPT, Gemini, and Muse.Canva wants a shot at winning the AI image generation race.The design platform launched Canva Craft on Thursday, its first image-generation model,
  
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• Leaked memo reveals Skydance's new advertising leadership after the Paramount-WBD merger

  24-10-2026 01:02 via Business Insider
  
  Skydance announced new leadership in its ad business in a memo to staff.Adam Gray/Getty ImagesSkydance announced new leadership for its ad business weeks after the Paramount-WBD merger.In a memo to staff, Jay Askinasi, chief revenue officer for advertising, named the leadership team.The announcement was the latest leadership shake-up following the merger earlier this month.Skydance has announced new leadership for its combined advertising business following the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery m
  
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• Mark Cuban says the best defense against malicious AI agents is more AI

  24-10-2026 00:38 via Business Insider
  
  Mark Cuban compared AI cybersecurity risks to a cockroach infestationShafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News via Getty ImagesMark Cuban compared swarms of AI agents to cockroaches finding ways into systems.Cuban said agents can launch brute-force attacks at scale without inventing new hacks.Cuban said defenders can also "spray" their systems with AI, which makes defenses more accessible.Mark Cuban has pest-control tips for the AI age.Speaking at a Reuters NEXT Newsmaker event on Friday, the entre
  
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• The best affordable dog essentials of 2026, according to our pet gear testers

  24-10-2026 00:27 via Business Insider
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreWe found reliable dog gear that doesn't cost a fortune, from cooling mats to dog coats.Lisa Sabatini; Elizabeth Holbrook/Business InsiderFor seven years, BI Reviews' editors and reporters have tested hundreds of dog products, from harnesses and beds to food and supplements. We've compared the full range of price points, pitting $400 dog beds against ones that cost just $75.Through our in-depth research a
  
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