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• 6 data-backed tips to win at LinkedIn

  12-05-2025 22:38 via businessinsider.com
  There are a few steps you need to take to grow your presence on LinkedIn.Getty Images; iStock; Natalie Ammari/BIWant to grow a following on LinkedIn?Top LinkedIn influencers suggest focusing on niche content and engaging with new features.Tools and features like vertical video and newsletters can help boost engagement and reach.Whether you want to land your dream job or become the next LinkedIn influencer, a few tweaks to the way you post and present yourself on the platform can help you harness
  
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• Ford needs more mechanics. It's hoping free Carhartts and tools will boost applicants.

  14-01-2026 01:01 via businessinsider.com
  Ford can't find enough mechanics to service its new cars. It's trying to create a pipeline of young workers with Carhartt.Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesFord and Carhartt entered into a three-pronged partnership in an effort to boost America's trade worker pipeline.Ford CEO Jim Farley has been highlighting America's shortage of blue-collar workers.Ford Philanthropy's president and Carhartt's CEO spoke to Business Insider about the perception of trade work.America is running low on mechanics, electr
  
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• Paramount Plus price hike: What you need to know, and the best ways to save before then

  14-01-2026 00:49 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreParamount Plus will increase prices on all plans beginning January 15, 2026.Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Reuters ConnectThe first Paramount Plus price hike since 2024 is just around the corner, and we've rounded up everything you need to know about the increase, including last-minute ways to save.The Paramount Plus price hike is scheduled for Thursday, January 15, 2026. The base ad-supported Paramount Plus
  
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• The Bears-Packers game on Amazon set a record — and showed us just how mainstream streaming has become.

  14-01-2026 00:06 via businessinsider.com
  Most people in the U.S. needed to subscribe to Amazon Prime in order to watch theChicago Bears/Green Bay Packers wild card playoff game.Cooper Neill/Getty ImagesFor lots of people, NFL games are the main reason they still watch TV.Now the streamers have NFL games, too.More important: It's no big deal for most people to watch a game on streaming — as Amazon just proved.On Saturday, the Chicago Bears beat the Green Bay Packers in an NFL playoff game that had everything: a bitter rivalry, an
  
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• The 13 best knee-high boots that don't sacrifice style for comfort

  13-01-2026 23:29 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSamantha Crozier/Business Insider, Sally Kaplan/Business InsiderKnee-high boots: the ultimate low-effort, high-reward style staple. They're the shoes you reach for when you rock tights and a skirt this winter, or a secret weapon that elevates a simple outfit in seconds.But here's the kicker — finding the perfect pair is trickier than you might think. To crack the code, we tested a whole bunch of kn
  
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• The best college backpacks for students in 2026

  13-01-2026 23:28 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreOur favorite college backpacks we tested are sturdily-built classics, including the posture-correcting North Face Recon.Patagonia; The North Face; Fjällräven/Business InsiderWe've reached the dawn of a new semester. Once classes are back in session, a college student's most important accessory will be their trusty backpack. It's not only a home for your laptop, but it keeps your extracurricular
  
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• The best dog nail clippers, tested with small and large dogs

  13-01-2026 23:05 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreYou can safely and easily trim a dog's nails at home with the best dog nail clippers we tested.Jackie Brown/Business InsiderWhile very active dogs that spend a lot of time outdoors naturally wear down their nails, most still need regular trims with a pair of the best dog nail clippers. Keeping nails short prevents them from curling and growing into the paw pads, which can be a painful and potentially ser
  
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• How to Get NBA All-Star Game 2026 tickets: Dates, locations, and prices

  13-01-2026 22:51 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreAnadolu/Anadolu via Getty ImagesAsk any professional basketball fan, and they likely will tell you their favorite all-star players across the sport. These players are often part of an annual event featuring a series of All-Star games, where 24 of the top players compete over the course of a long weekend. This year's games will feature a new format: one team composed of American players and another featur
  
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• The 5 best adjustable bases and bed frames of 2026

  13-01-2026 22:44 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreWe researched and tested the best adjustable bed frames to make recommendations for various budgets and use cases.Hannah Freedman/Business InsiderPerfect for when you're fighting off acid reflux or enjoying a good book in bed, adjustable bases elevate the head and foot of the best mattresses for a supportive sleeping or lounging experience. The best adjustable bases also include extra features like charg
  
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• Anthropic says its buzzy new Claude Cowork tool was mostly built by AI — in less than 2 weeks

  13-01-2026 22:15 via businessinsider.com
  Anthropic's Claude Cowork AI tool, which has launched as a research preview this week.AnthropicAnthropic employees used Claude to build Cowork, its new agentic tool launched this week.The AI startup said that it saw a number of customers were using Claude Code for non-coding tasks, inspiring Cowork.The new tool, which is in preview, has generated buzz in the AI community.Anthropic's new working agent was largely built by Claude itself — the latest example of AI coding tools speeding up pro
  
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• Delta is buying Boeing 787s for the first time. Here's why United and American may feel the pressure.

  13-01-2026 22:03 via businessinsider.com
  Delta's 787 order reinforces its push for premium long-haul revenue.Delta Air LinesDelta is the last of the legacy carriers to order the popular Boeing 787 Dreamliner.The 787-10 variant offers improved fuel efficiency and can carry roughly 330 people.The airline is set to ramp up competition with United and American with its new planes.Delta Air Lines is entering its Dreamliner era.Its order of up to 60 Boeing 787-10 planes reinforces Delta's broader strategy of competing aggressively for premiu
  
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• Ulta's Love Your Skin Event has new deals every day: Save now on Murad, Mario Badescu, and more

  13-01-2026 21:35 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreUltaWinter can be hard on your skin, which is why it's a great time to invest in some new nourishing products. If your skincare lineup could use some love, Ulta is the perfect place to stock up on everything you need.Plus, the current Ulta skincare sale can help you score a great price on your haul. The beauty retailer's Love Your Skin Event features up to 30% off a wide selection of skincare essentials
  
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• Disney Plus and Hulu bundle deal: Save 58% on your first month

  13-01-2026 21:09 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe new deal will discount your first month of the ad-supported Disney Plus and Hulu bundle.Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Reuters ConnectThe Disney Plus and Hulu bundles are already some of the best streaming offers available, and a new limited-time deal will discount your first month of the ad-supported tier even more.The new Disney Plus and Hulu deal knocks the ad-supported bundle down to just $10 for the
  
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• Judge sets new trial date for Musk vs Altman showdown

  13-01-2026 20:42 via businessinsider.com
  Elon Musk (L) and Sam AltmanGetty/BI compositeA new trial date has been set in Elon Musk's fraud case against Sam Altman.The case is now set to go before an Oakland federal jury in April and last through May.Last week, the judge cleared the case to go before a jury, citing Musk's evidence.The showdown between Elon Musk and Sam Altman is headed to court — and it's set to be a long one.Oakland federal judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers on Tuesday set a new trial date for Musk's legal dispute
  
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• Tesla's EV market share soars in the US as rivals struggle without government help

  13-01-2026 20:28 via businessinsider.com
  The cab to a Ford all-electric F-150 Lightning truck prototype is seen on an automated guided vehicle (AGV) at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan back in 2021.Rebecca Cook/REUTERSTesla leads the US electric vehicle market with a 59% share, after the end of federal incentives.Ford, Rivian, and General Motors struggle with low EV market share and profitability issues.Several automakers scaled back or halted US EV plans due to high costs and low sales volume.Federal incentives
  
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• Fears are brewing over an oil-price shock that could rattle markets and the economy

  13-01-2026 20:22 via businessinsider.com
  VCG/VCG via Getty ImagesAnalysts have flagged the risk of an oil price shock as geopolitical tensions escalate.Oil prices have climbed 10% in the last week amid tensions between the US and Venezuela and unrest in Iran.Higher oil prices could stoke inflation and lead stocks and bonds to sell off, one economist said.Soaring oil prices. Hot inflation. Turmoil in markets.That was a dire combination the US economy saw in the 1970s, but analysts say that the risks of another oil price shock — a
  
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• A top economist thinks Trump's big affordability push will do more harm than good

  13-01-2026 20:08 via businessinsider.com
  Alex Wong/Getty ImagesTrump has zeroed in on key affordability issues facing Americans.He's pitched plans to lower mortgage rates and cap credit card interest.Economist Mark Zandi thinks the proposals will ultimately have the opposite intended effect.President Donald Trump has floated some big ideas to make life more affordable for everyday Americans in the last week, but one veteran economist has his doubts that they'll make much of a difference.In fact, he sees the plans to lower mortgage rate
  
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• 'The Diary of a CEO' host Steven Bartlett says only 7% of job candidates get a crucial question right in his hiring test

  13-01-2026 20:01 via businessinsider.com
  "Diary of a CEO" host Steven Bartlett says he emphasizes character over skills in hiring.Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images"The Diary of a CEO" host Steven Bartlett uses a hiring test that prioritizes behavior over skills.He says most people fail to nail one key question he thinks is a big determinant of success.His scenario-based test seeks to identify high performers by challenging traditional thinking."The Diary of a CEO" host and entrepreneur Steven Bartlett swears by his scenario-b
  
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• Dell tells staff to get ready for the 'biggest transformation in company history.' Read the memo.

  13-01-2026 20:01 via businessinsider.com
  Michael Dell, CEO and founder of Dell.John Lamparski/Getty ImagesDell has told its employees to expect a companywide systems overhaul in May.Top exec Jeff Clarke told workers it would be the "biggest transformation" in its 42-year history.Read Clarke's full memo to Dell employees telling them what will be changing at the company.If you work at Dell, get ready for big changes in 2026.The company is planning to roll out standardized processes across its operations and launch a single enterprise pl
  
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• Taylor Swift's 'The Fate of Ophelia' is her biggest No. 1 hit ever. Here are all 13 of her songs that topped the chart.

  13-01-2026 20:00 via businessinsider.com
  Taylor Swift onstage at the Eras Tour.Shirlaine Forrest/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights ManagementTaylor Swift's newest single, "The Fate of Ophelia," debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.The song has charted at No. 1 for 10 weeks, surpassing "Anti-Hero" as her longest-leading hit.The list also includes hits like "Shake It Off," "Blank Space," "Cruel Summer," and "Fortnight."Since releasing her first No. 1 album in 2008, Taylor Swift has enjoyed a historic run on the charts, topping the B
  
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• Only 48 songs have stayed at No. 1 on the chart for 10 weeks or more — here they all are

  13-01-2026 19:58 via businessinsider.com
  Lil Nas X, Olivia Newton-John, Mariah Carey, and Shaboozey.Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy; Erik Hein/American Broadcasting Companies via Getty Images; Kevin Winter/Getty Images; Axelle Bauer Griffin/FilmMagic; Rebecca Zisser/BIA small fraction of all No. 1 hits have ruled the Billboard Hot 100 for 10 weeks or more.Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia" is the latest song to reach the milestone.Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" holds the record for most weeks at
  
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• Best Spanx coupon and promo codes we've tested in January 2026

  13-01-2026 19:41 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best Spanx coupons can save you 15% on your next purchase.SpanxLooking to save on Spanx in 2026? While the brand is best known for its iconic shapewear, Spanx now offers a full lineup of leggings, workwear, loungewear, and activewear that's just as popular for its flattering fits and all-day comfort. The quality is undeniable, but costs can add up quickly, which is why tracking the latest Spanx coupo
  
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• Best Purple mattress coupon and promo codes we've tested in January 2026

  13-01-2026 19:19 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best Purple mattress coupons can save you 20% on a new mattress.Purple/Business InsiderPurple has cemented itself as one of the most innovative mattress brands on the market, thanks to its proprietary GelFlex Grid technology. Designed to deliver cooling comfort, pressure-point relief, and reliable support, Purple mattresses are built to last and accommodate a wide range of sleep styles. And with the
  
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• Uber and DoorDash delivery workers missed $550 million worth of tips in New York City, a city report estimates

  13-01-2026 19:16 via businessinsider.com
  Changes to how customers tip on Uber Eats and DoorDash have led to lower earnings for gig workers, according to a report from New York City.Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesUber Eats and DoorDash workers are estimated to have missed out on $550 million in tips in New York City.The new report by the city found that the average tip has fallen by 75% over the past two years.The apps made changes to the tipping process as the city's minimum pay law for gig delivery workers took effect.Uber Eats
  
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• Here's what Barbie looked like the year you were born

  13-01-2026 19:15 via businessinsider.com
  SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 18: This combination photo shows the he toy doll Barbie in her various incarnations at Leuralla NSW toy and railway museum, as the iconic doll approaches her 50th birthhday May 18, 2007 in Sydney, Australia. First launched at the New York Toy Show in 1959, Barbie has now become the largest selling toy ever produced. Barbie has worn the outfits of the great designers such as Dior, Ralph Lauren, Armani, Versace and many others, and has seen a career of almost 50 years of dr
  
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• Celebrity deaths 2026: Remembering the famous people we lost this year

  13-01-2026 19:10 via businessinsider.com
  Scott Adams.Lea Suzuki/San Francisco Chronicle/Getty Images"Dilbert" creator Scott Adams passed away.So did Grateful Dead founder Bob Weir.Legendary independent film director Béla Tarr also died.Below, we look back at those we lost in 2026.Scott Adams, 68Scott Adams.Michael Macor/Getty ImagesAdams based the character in his beloved "Dilbert" comic strip on his coworkers at the telephone company he worked at in the 1980s. By the end of the decade, the character and his satirical office hum
  
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• Inside the rift between HGTV mother-daughter duo Mina Starsiak Hawk and Karen E. Laine, and where the 'Good Bones' stars stand now

  13-01-2026 18:27 via businessinsider.com
  Mina Starsiak Hawk and Karen E. Laine starred on "Good Bones."Courtesy of HGTVMother-daughter duo Mina Starsiak Hawk and Karen E. Laine starred on HGTV's "Good Bones" together.Hawk revealed their relationship was strained in 2023.In January 2026, Hawk gave an update on her relationship with her mom in a new interview.Nearly three years after going public about the strain in their relationship, HGTV star Mina Starsiak Hawk described her relationship with her mother, Karen E. Laine, as "amicable."
  
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• I saw people online obsessing over these really expensive reusable travel bottles and couldn't figure out the draw — so I put them to the test. I regret to inform you that Cadence Capsules really are that good.

  13-01-2026 18:16 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreGabrielle Chase/Business InsiderI'm turning 30 this year, and one of my goals for the next decade is to travel more (I know, so original). I just went on my first big international trip last year, though I wish I'd known about Cadence Capsules before I went.My Instagram algorithm was a little late on the draw for me to invest in these expensive little pods so close to my trip, but I kept getting ads from
  
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• Trump attacks Powell again as opposition to Fed investigation grows

  13-01-2026 18:02 via businessinsider.com
  President Donald Trump told reporters that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is either "incompetent" or "crooked."Win McNamee/Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump lashed out at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell again on Tuesday.Trump's criticism comes after some fellow Republicans expressed their support for Powell.Powell said he is facing a criminal probe in retaliation for his defiance of Trump's wishes.President Donald Trump isn't backing down from his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jer
  
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• Tesla's Cybertruck is falling far short of Elon Musk's ambitious sales targets

  13-01-2026 18:01 via businessinsider.com
  Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveils the Cybertruck at an event in 2019.FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty ImagesThings are not looking great for Elon Musk's Cybertruck.Tesla sold just over 20,000 of the "apocalypse-proof" pickup in the US last year, per industry data.Musk once said Tesla could sell 250,000 Cybertrucks a year, but it has faced quality and demand issues.The Cybertruck is running out of road.Tesla sold 20,237 Cybertrucks in the US last year, according to data from Cox Automotive released on T
  
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