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• A hedge fund at the world's biggest alternative-asset manager is setting off on its own

  26-11-2016 12:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A hedge fund manager at the world's biggest alternative asset manager is going off on his own.
  Francis Cueto, a money manager with Blackstone's Senfina Advisors, is starting an independent hedge fund next year, according to people familiar with the matter. He is aiming for an April 1 launch, according to one of the people.
  Cueto, who manages a portfolio focused on tech, media, and telecomms stocks, is spinning out his unit Asturias Capital. He has not yet left Senfina.
  Cueto joined the Senfina p
  
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• 2 US troops were killed during an Iranian missile and drone attack, the Pentagon says

  18-07-2026 20:04 via businessinsider.com
  
  The US said two American troops were killed and several others injured during an Iranian missile attack in Jordan on Friday.Anadolu/Anadolu via Getty ImagesThe Pentagon said two US service members were killed in Jordan on Friday during an Iranian attack.A third US service member is missing, and others were injured in a missile and drone attack.The US war on Iran has intensified after a fragile ceasefire agreement fell apart.Two US service members were killed in Jordan on Friday after American an
  
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• How to watch England vs. France online for free from anywhere

  18-07-2026 20:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSebastian Widmann - FIFA/FIFA via Getty ImagesThe short version: Live stream the game for free on BBC in the UK, SBS in Australia, M6 in France, Rai in Italy, RTVE in Spain, Tabii in Turkey, or RTBF in Belgium. If you're not in those countries, use NordVPN to bypass the online geo-restrictions. The game is also available on FOX in the US.Two of the planet's best teams meet today in a game neither side wa
  
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• I've lived in one of New England's most popular tourist destinations for over 20 years. It's certainly not for everyone.

  18-07-2026 18:20 via businessinsider.com
  
  I've been a Newport, Rhode Island, local for a long time now, and I've made peace with a lot of the drawbacks that come with living in a beloved tourist destination.DenisTangneyJr/Getty ImagesI've lived in Newport, Rhode Island, for over 20 years. I love it, but it comes with drawbacks.The city gets so crowded with tourists in the summer and fall, which makes day-to-day life tougher.Still, navigating traffic and long lines is worth it to live in such a lovely part of New England.In 2002, I moved
  
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• What to know about Taylor Farms, the Taco Bell lettuce supplier linked to the cyclosporiasis outbreak

  18-07-2026 18:09 via businessinsider.com
  
  Taylor Farms produces packaged salads and supplies fresh produce to retailers, restaurants, and foodservice customers.Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesTaylor Farms, a lettuce supplier for Taco Bell, has been linked to a cyclosporiasis outbreak.Taylor Farms is one of North America's largest fresh-produce companies.Bruce Taylor and several partners founded the company in 1995.Taylor Farms, a Taco Bell lettuce supplier, has been linked to a cyclosporiasis outbreak in five states.Taylor Farms, founded by
  
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• Meet Yang Zhilin, the CEO and founder behind China's buzzy new Kimi K3 AI model

  18-07-2026 18:02 via businessinsider.com
  
  Yang Zhilin, cofounder of Moonshot AI, the Chinese company behind Kimi K3, speaks at a conference in Beijing.VCG/VCG via Getty ImagesYang Zhilin is the CEO and cofounder of Moonshot AI.Moonshot's Kimi K3 is the latest Chinese AI model to rattle Silicon Valley.Yang went to Carnegie Mellon University and worked at Meta and Google before returning to China.There's a founder making waves in the AI industry that's not an American tech billionaire like Elon Musk, Sam Altman, or Dario Amodei.Yang Zhili
  
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• Read the pitch decks of 18 startups looking to disrupt dating apps and social networking that have raised millions

  18-07-2026 17:40 via businessinsider.com
  
  iStock; Rebecca Zisser/BINew social, professional networking, and dating startups are coming onto the scene.VCs and angel investors are funding some of these promising startups.Here are the pitch decks 18 startups used while raising rounds or getting acquired.A new generation of consumer social startups is emerging.From platforms focused on getting people to meet IRL to dating apps taking on Tinder or Hinge, startups are disrupting the digital social scene.Founders of these startups are tackling
  
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• United Airlines flights delayed nationwide after 'technology outage'

  18-07-2026 17:23 via businessinsider.com
  
  United Airlines flights in the United States were delayed Saturday morning after a tech outage.Mondadori Portfolio/Getty ImagesA technology outage struck United Airlines on Saturday morning.Many flights across the US were delayed, leaving some passengers in limbo.A United Airlines spokesperson said the problem had been resolved and operations were returning to normal.Some United Airlines flights across the US, from New York to San Francisco, were delayed on Saturday due to a technology outage.Un
  
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• Espresso martinis, Greek charcuterie, and a fight: inside my surreal 4 a.m. screening of 'The Odyssey'

  18-07-2026 16:38 via businessinsider.com
  
  Demand for 'The Odyssey' in Imax 70mm is so high that the BFI Imax in London is screening it through the night.Georgia HennessyI attended a 4 a.m. screening of Christopher Nolan's adaptation of 'The Odyssey' on Saturday.The cinema was buzzing, even at that early hour.The lack of sleep turned out to be a key ingredient for an incredibly immersive experience.There's no good time to discover you've misread your cinema ticket, but 3:20 a.m. on a Saturday outside the Imax in central London is a parti
  
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• The apartment I never would have picked became our family's home. I've learned to love it.

  18-07-2026 16:07 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author didn't think she'd be able to compromise on her list of apartment must-haves, but was able to adjust.Courtesy of Renate Flanagan.When hunting for an apartment in Washington, DC, there were a lot of things on my must-have list.I began dating a guy whose apartment lacked nearly all of the amenities I enjoyed. I sucked it up to save money and compromised, and five years later, we're still in the same place.Right as I turned 30, I moved to the Washington, DC area for a new job. I had just
  
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• Big Tech earnings season and the capex spiral

  18-07-2026 16:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  Google CEO Sundar PichaiMichael M. Santiago/Getty Images/ReutersA version of this story originally appeared in the BI Tech Memo newsletter.Sign up for the weekly BI Tech Memo newsletter here.Big Tech earnings season starts next week with Google, but the most important number won't be profit or revenue. It will be how much these companies say they'll spend on AI data centers.Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta have already laid out plans to spend more than $700 billion this year. Investors know t
  
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• When I lost my business, I started renting out my indoor pool to earn money. Now, it's my full-time job.

  18-07-2026 15:21 via businessinsider.com
  
  Rick Neuhoff rents out his pool house on Swimply, charging $75 an hour.Courtesy of Rick NeuhoffAfter his business declined in COVID, Rick Neuhoff began renting his indoor pool out on an app.The Portland, Oregon, resident said he's making more money than driving for Doordash.He charges $75 an hour, and said he can make up to $15,000 a month in busy times.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Rick Neuhoff, 65, a homeowner in Portland, Oregon, who rents out his indoor pool using Swi
  
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• Photos show every time Melania Trump has appeared at a public White House event during Donald Trump's second term

  18-07-2026 15:18 via businessinsider.com
  
  Melania Trump has promoted her Fostering the Future initiative during her time as first lady.Allison Robbert/APFirst lady Melania Trump has appeared at numerous White House events in recent months.The first lady released a documentary, "Melania," in January.She continues to promote her Fostering the Future and Presidential AI challenge initiatives.Melania Trump has been known as an enigmatic first lady since President Donald Trump's first term, but her public appearances and outfit choices can p
  
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• I develop recipes for a living. Here are 9 Trader Joe's items I use to make easy meals and desserts.

  18-07-2026 15:14 via businessinsider.com
  
  As a recipe developer, I love shopping at Trader Joe's for items to make easy meals and desserts.Hetal VasavadaI'm a recipe developer who regularly shops at Trader Joe's for quality ingredients.As a vegetarian, I love the store's super-firm tofu and vegetable masala burgers.When I want to make dessert, I reach for Trader Joe's butter waffle cookies and chocolate chunks.As a freelance recipe developer and food writer of over 15 years, I love browsing the aisles of Trader Joe's for new items I can
  
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• Why stadium food is so expensive

  18-07-2026 14:50 via businessinsider.com
  
  Stadium food and drinks often cost more than comparable items outside the venue. Exclusive concession contracts, private stadium operations, and restrictions on outside food have created a captive market that allows teams and vendors to charge fans more, even though many stadiums were built with taxpayer dollars. Today, fans at many stadiums are a captive audience, with limited or no ability to bring outside food, prompting lawmakers to propose legislation to cap concession prices at a fixed per
  
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• The best plus-size workwear for building a smarter office wardrobe

  18-07-2026 14:42 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSarah Chiwaya/Business InsiderShopping for chic workwear is never easy, but the difficulty seems to increase exponentially when it comes to shopping plus-size clothing. This is a category where the proper fit really matters, so winging it or just trying to squeeze into too-small options at the mall leads to nothing but disappointment. Fortunately, there are some great plus and size-inclusive wo
  
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• I was a home health aide while attending college. Being a caregiver was emotionally demanding yet rewarding.

  18-07-2026 14:17 via businessinsider.com
  
  Careb Bien-Aime has worked as a home health aide.Courtesy of Careb Bien-AimeCareb Bien-Aime worked as a home health aide while in college.She wanted a job that had flexible hours.She found the job challenging and rewarding, and would recommend it to others who are compassionate.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with 23-year-old Careb Bien-Aime, who is attending New York University. The following has been edited for length and clarity.I'm an information systems management major at
  
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• I sent 4 kids to college, but my youngest decided to enroll far away. It's been a completely different admissions experience.

  18-07-2026 14:07 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author's youngest kid is going to college far away.Courtesy of Trisha DaabMy 5th and youngest is going the furthest away to college, and it's been a whole new experience.Custom campus tours and a financial aid review were all new to us.This time, the orientation was 2.5 useful and fun days for my kid and for me.I've sent four kids — my son and three stepchildren — to college, so I thought I'd experienced almost everything in this process: campus visits, move-in and move-out, loan
  
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• Watching my teen daughter be in a healthy relationship has been a gift. It's beautiful to see her love and be loved back.

  18-07-2026 13:52 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author says watching her teenage daughter (not pictured) be in a healthy relationship has been a gift.Carol Yepes/Getty ImagesMy 19-year-old daughter is in a healthy relationship, and watching her be in love has been a gift.She and her boyfriend supported each other through tough teenage years.Their differences make them stronger, and they love each other while remaining independent.My 19-year-old daughter, Cameran, has been in a relationship for several years, and it has helped her grow int
  
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• Ukrainian special operators are changing how they assault enemy trenches. Someone always has to 'watch the sky.'

  18-07-2026 13:17 via businessinsider.com
  
  Ukraine's elite troops keep a close watch on the sky as they clear trenches.Yevhen Titov/Global Images Ukraine via Getty ImagesUkrainian special operators are training to keep a close watch on the sky when they clear trenches.The rise of drones on the battlefield has forced these elite troops to adopt new training methods.They have begun using drones more often in training, practicing how to engage and hide from them.Ukrainian special operators are learning to keep a close watch on the skies whe
  
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• Atlanta versus Philadelphia: Comparing the 2 most popular FIFA Fan Festivals in the US

  18-07-2026 13:17 via businessinsider.com
  
  The Atlanta FIFA Fan Fest.Janelle Madeah for BIFIFA organized 13 Fan Festivals in World Cup host cities across Canada, Mexico, and the US.Business Insider reporters attended and compared two of the most popular FIFA Fan Festivals in the US.Atlanta and Philadelphia combined hosted over 1 million visitors.Over the course of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, countless fans have come together to support their favorite teams in the energetic matchups.Those who weren't fortunate enough to nab tickets to one of
  
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• My teenager hated it when I used AI to create art for my business. She taught me the dangers, and now I quit AI for good.

  18-07-2026 13:07 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author (right) paints with her daughter (left) now that they have discussed the dangers of AI art.Courtesy of Colleen WrightMy teen surprised me with her strong views against AI.Our conversations convinced me to stop creating AI art, then to stop using AI altogether.Now she's helping me learn to watercolor, and our relationship has grown stronger.I'd just spent the morning creating AI images for my online newsletter. They were eye-catching despite my nonexistent art skills. I turned the lapt
  
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• A small-business mecca in Philadelphia is leaning into World Cup fandom

  18-07-2026 12:33 via businessinsider.com
  
  Team France fans enjoy French beer at the South Philadelphia wine bar Supérette.Gab Bonghi for BIDespite Philadelphia's permit challenges, small businesses on East Passyunk Avenue are thriving amid the World Cup.Local shops in East Passyunk attract global visitors with creative World Cup block parties.Small businesses are using their proximity to Philadelphia Stadium to encourage visitors.Two miles north of Philadelphia's World Cup games sits a small but mighty mecca of small businesses a
  
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• I interned at OpenAI in San Francisco. Here's how I landed it, what it was like, and what I thought of Sam Altman.

  18-07-2026 12:21 via businessinsider.com
  
  Mostafa was accepted to a three-month internship with OpenAI.Courtesy of Hamza MostafaWhile studying in Canada, Hamza Mostafa made it his mission to reach San Francisco to work in tech.He went on to land an OpenAI internship in San Francisco.Mostafa said that while Canada is cheaper, there are more opportunities in San Francisco.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Hamza Mostafa, 21, who lives in San Francisco. The following has been edited for length and clarity.Growing up, I w
  
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• The tech-ification of the World Cup

  18-07-2026 12:05 via businessinsider.com
  
  Referee Ivan Barton speaks to France's Kylian Mbappé during a World Cup semifinal game.Tom Weller/picture alliance via Getty ImagesThe World Cup uses more tech than other soccer competitions.Refs wear a POV camera and two watches, one of which shows if the ball crossed the line.All 1,248 players were scanned in 3D as part of the AI-powered offside tech.Tech is playing a bigger role in everyone's lives, and the World Cup is no different.At the 2026 edition of the tournament — which c
  
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• Dan Ives, the Wall Street analyst known for his bullish tech calls, is making a big bet on himself

  18-07-2026 11:57 via businessinsider.com
  
  Dan Ives is leaving Wedbush to build a "modern merchant bank."Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Yorkville Ives & Co.Dan Ives, a bullish tech analyst with a huge following, is building a "modern merchant bank."He told Business Insider about the 10- to 20-person venture, but was light on details.Ives said there's no specific hiring plan or ideal client as the bank aims to disrupt Wall Street.Dan Ives is taking his bullishness to a new level.Ives, a tech analyst known for his AI conviction as much a
  
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• I spent 2 nights at a tiny home resort. My 260-square-foot house on wheels felt shockingly spacious.

  18-07-2026 11:52 via businessinsider.com
  
  The reporter spent two nights in a 260-square-foot trailer at a tiny home resort in New York.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderIn July, I stayed at A Tiny House Resort in New York's Catskill Mountains.I spent 2 nights in a 260-square-foot tiny home on wheels that typically costs $350 a night.The house felt bigger than I expected. I was surprised to learn that it sleeps up to five people.On 45 acres in the Catskill Mountains, 15 little houses on wheels dot the hilly forest landscape — paradise fo
  
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• Citadel Securities says 9 of 10 market signals it tracks have turned green, but one major risk remains

  18-07-2026 11:35 via businessinsider.com
  
  NYSECitadel Securities says that most market risks it has been watching have eased.But the firm's Scott Rubner says one key risk still looms.He's focused on earnings season and what it could reveal about the strength of the market.Citadel Securities says that green flags are flashing for the stock market even as the AI trade stumbles. The market marker said this week that several of the headwinds it previously saw for markets in the second half of 2026 have either eased or have reversed complete
  
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• Kevin O'Leary pushes back on AI data center water fears: 'Like a golf course'

  18-07-2026 11:17 via businessinsider.com
  
  Kevin O'Leary is developing AI data centers of his own.Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesKevin O'Leary argued that concerns about AI data centers' water use are overblown.The "Shark Tank" investor likened modern data centers' water use to that of golf courses."Any new data center now is like a golf course," O'Leary said during an appearance on a radio show.Kevin O'Leary is pushing back against a common concern in the AI data center boom: that the sprawling facilities consume too much water and put pressu
  
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• Warren Buffett's message to investors: Be careful

  18-07-2026 11:14 via businessinsider.com
  
  Warren Buffett's close followers say he's worried.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesWarren Buffett warned about gambling in markets and the costly AI buildout in a rare interview.Several close followers said he seemed concerned about speculation and overinvestment.Buffett invested last year in Alphabet, now a nearly $31 billion holding for Berkshire.Warren Buffett is worried.The legendary investor called out reckless speculation in markets and the massive cost of the AI buildout during a rare interview
  
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