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• Bitcoin is back (sort of)

  10-11-2023 14:43 via businessinsider.com
  
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  Happy Friday! A bit of inspiration for you as we head into the weekend. A team at NYU Langone conducted the world's first whole eye transplant. And there's hope he may even be able to see out of it one day. In today's big story, we're looking at how crypto is quietly having a strong year.What's on deck: Markets: Investment ideas for 2024 fr
  
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• Passengers on a Ryanair flight to Tenerife were injured when the plane hit turbulence

  30-12-2025 07:01 via businessinsider.com
  A Ryanair flight to Tenerife returned to Birmingham on Sunday after the plane encountered turbulence.Anna Barclay/Getty ImagesSeveral passengers on a Ryanair flight to Tenerife were injured after it encountered turbulence.Flight FR1121, which departed Birmingham on Sunday, turned "back shortly after takeoff.""A small number of passengers were provided with medical assistance," Ryanair said.Several passengers on a Ryanair flight travelling from Birmingham to Tenerife were injured after the aircra
  
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• Companies are slashing middle management. Jamba Juice's former CEO says it is crucial for success.

  30-12-2025 06:47 via businessinsider.com
  Jamba Juice's former CEO said middle management is important for maintaining company culture.Smith Collection/Gado/Getty ImagesJamba Juice's former CEO, James D. White, said he's all for middle management.He said this layer drives good company culture, which is important for bottom-line growth.But the trend in corporate America now is to slash middle management for efficiency and cost-cutting.In the era of America's "Great Flattening," one longtime executive still believes that middle management
  
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• DreamWorks CEO turned VC Jeff Katzenberg says that AI is not going to be a 'zero-sum game'

  30-12-2025 06:22 via businessinsider.com
  Jeffrey Katzenberg said that AI won't have just one winner and shared how his VC firm gauges companies in the AI age.Larry Busacca/Getty ImagesJeffrey Katzenberg says AI will have multiple winners, not just one company.WndrCo partners said they value people skills over benchmarks when looking at companies.Experts and researchers question the reliability of current AI performance benchmarks.Bubble or no bubble, AI won't have just one winner, says Jeffrey Katzenberg.On an episode of the "Sourcery"
  
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• $400,000 worth of lobsters bound for Costco locations in the US were stolen in the latest high-profile cargo theft

  30-12-2025 06:07 via businessinsider.com
  A $400,000 lobster shipment was stolen en route to Costco stores in Illinois and Minnesota.LAUREN OWENS LAMBERT/REUTERSA $400,000 lobster shipment was stolen en route to Costco stores in Illinois and Minnesota.Thieves used identity theft tactics to impersonate a legitimate carrier, Rexing Companies CEO said.Cargo theft is rising, with the American Trucking Association reporting a 1,500% increase since 2021.A supply chain company found itself in a real shell game.Dylan Rexing, the president and c
  
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• China is considering a raft of new controls for training AI on chat log data. Here's what it means.

  30-12-2025 06:03 via businessinsider.com
  China is proposing new rules that require user consent before AI companies can use chat logs to train their models.d3sign/Getty ImagesChina is moving to tighten rules on using chat logs to train AI.The draft rule states that users must consent to sharing their conversation data for model training.Analysts said the move aligns with Beijing's emphasis on user safety and collective public interest.China is moving to tighten one of the most common ways AI systems improve: Learning directly from conv
  
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• Trump says he'd still like to fire Jerome Powell

  30-12-2025 06:02 via businessinsider.com
  Fed Chair Jerome Powell pushed back against Donald Trump's characterization of the central bank's headquarters renovation.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty ImagesTrump still wants to see Jerome Powell out of the Fed.He said on Monday that he would fire him, and he was "getting pretty close."Trump also said he would be launching a "gross incompetence lawsuit" against the Fed chair.President Donald Trump is still keen on removing Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve.Near the end of
  
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• Why OpenAI's $555,000 head of preparedness role may be hard to fill

  29-12-2025 22:57 via businessinsider.com
  OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is looking for a new head of preparedness.Florian Gaertner/Photothek via Getty ImagesOpenAI's head of preparedness role might sound enticing, but experts say it may be highly challenging.The job requires balancing AI safety risks with CEO Sam Altman's fast-paced product releases.The post says they're looking for someone with deep technical expertise and Altman has described it as a 'stressful' role.Recruiting a new head of preparedness may be trickier for OpenAI than you mi
  
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• The 5 red flags a Michelin-star pastry chef looks for when visiting a bakery

  29-12-2025 22:12 via businessinsider.com
  Chelsea Jia Feng/BIMichelin-star pastry chef Camari Mick shared the red flags she looks for at upscale bakeries.Filled cannoli shouldn't sit in a pastry case for long, and bread shouldn't be wrapped while warm.If a pastry looks different in every photo, it's probably not going to be consistently good.Food can get expensive, which means it's as important as ever to seek out good value with every purchase — even the croissant you have with your morning coffee.Just ask Camari Mick, the execut
  
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• The 7 best inexpensive Cloud couch dupes, according to designers

  29-12-2025 21:57 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreWe spoke to four interior designers to find the best inexpensive Cloud Couch dupes on the market.RHIt's hard to imagine a couch as a status symbol, but if anything comes close, it's The Cloud Sofa.The sofa from RH (formerly Restoration Hardware) has been spotted in celebrity living rooms, including Kerry Washington's and Kendall Jenner's homes, and costs more than a luxury vacation.Designer Travis London
  
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• The most comfortable compression socks we tested for running, long flights, or standing all day

  29-12-2025 21:52 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreOur favorite pairs we tested come from CEP and Bombas. Both felt comfortable while sweating or on long car rides.Rachael Schultz/Business InsiderSitting or standing still for long periods of time can cause your blood to struggle against gravity. It wants to return up to the heart, but ends up pooling in the legs."Compression stockings are one of the best ways to promote healthy circulation in the legs,"
  
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• Read the letter celebrity lawyer Alex Spiro wrote to Gavin Newsom, warning that his clients will 'permanently relocate' if California wealth tax passes

  29-12-2025 21:46 via businessinsider.com
  Attorney Alex Spiro wrote to California Gov. Gavin Newsom saying several of his clients would relocate if a billionaire tax were implemented.Ramsay de Give-Pool/Getty Images; Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesAttorney Alex Spiro wrote a letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, urging him to stop a proposed billionaire tax.Spiro said his clients would "permanently relocate" if the measure were to become law.While Spiro did not say which clients he was referencing, he has previously represented well
  
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• Beyoncé is a billionaire. She joins these musicians in the elite club.

  29-12-2025 21:34 via businessinsider.com
  Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift are all billionaires.Al Pereira/WireImage; Edward Berthelot/Andreas Rentz/Getty ImagesBeyoncé's net worth has officially reached $1 billion, according to Forbes.Like Taylor Swift, most of her fortune comes from touring and the value of her musical catalog.Beyoncé joins five other musicians in the elite club, including her husband, Jay-Z.Beyoncé's net worth has officially reached 10 figures, according to Forbes.She joins a s
  
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• Air superiority and long-range strikes: what China's war games say about how it might assault Taiwan

  29-12-2025 20:44 via businessinsider.com
  China's large military exercise around Taiwan comes after tensions with Japan and a major US arms sale.Maxim Shemetov/ReutersChina's military is conducting massive war games all around Taiwan.The exercise includes current capabilities like drones, fighter jets, warships, and long-range fires.China also offered an AI-made glimpse at the future warfare weapons it wants.Beijing is calling its massive war games around Taiwan this week a stern warning; however, they are also practice, offering insigh
  
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• I booked the wrong room on my first cruise, and it was my biggest regret of the 7-day voyage

  29-12-2025 20:21 via businessinsider.com
  Business Insider's reporter regretted booking a room at the front of Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderBooking a room at the front of the ship was my biggest regret on my first cruise.On Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas, I learned that rooms at the front are bumpier than others.I booked the front room of deck eight and felt seasick for most of my voyage.The first night of my first cruise was terrifying. The floor trembled beneath me. I was startled by booming n
  
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• 4 signs you might be the family scapegoat — and how it ties into all your relationships

  29-12-2025 20:20 via businessinsider.com
  Family scapegoats can struggle with trust.LordHenriVoton/Getty ImagesA family scapegoat takes on the blame for larger family issues.This person often becomes the black sheep of the family, who doesn't fit in with family norms. A therapist shared signs you might be the scapegoat of your family.On the surface, a family scapegoat often looks as if they're the problem child.They might be the college dropout in a legacy of Ivy Leaguers or the introverted gamer in a family of outgoing athletes. S
  
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• I quit Google and ended my path to a US green card to cofound a startup in London. It's a huge risk, but I want to live an exciting life.

  29-12-2025 20:06 via businessinsider.com
  Gregor Konzett says he questioned if quitting Google was a good idea in the current job market.Gregor KonzettA former Google engineer left Silicon Valley to join a London startup accelerator program.He moved after feeling limited at Google and wanting to build his own startup.He says giving up a stable job and a US visa was worth the risk, even in a difficult job market.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Gregor Konzett, a 27-year-old former Google employee based in London. It'
  
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• After hammering Russian ships on the open ocean, Ukraine's drone boats appear to be taking the fight into new waters

  29-12-2025 19:29 via businessinsider.com
  Ukraine has a growing fleet of river drones to hunt more Russian targets.40th Separate Coastal Defense BrigadeUkraine's naval drones are now targeting Russia in waters other than the open ocean.It recently unveiled drones designed for use on rivers, including the Barracuda drone.The unit that operates the Barracuda said it was able to destroy a Russian base and boat.The naval drones that Ukraine has used to hammer Russia's Black Sea Fleet are now targeting Russia in new waterways.The 40th Coasta
  
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• ClassPass free trial: Get a month of fitness training

  29-12-2025 19:18 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreUsing a ClassPass free trial, you can learn from the experts in Pilates, HIIT, boxing, and much more.ClassPassIf you love to mix up your workouts with Pilates, spin, boxing, HIIT, yoga, reformer classes, and more, ClassPass is worth considering. The class-booking platform lets you try thousands of workouts from coveted boutique studios in person to live streams from tried-and-true trainers and brands, al
  
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• The dollar has been the weakest major currency in 2025. Here's what that means for everyday Americans.

  29-12-2025 18:51 via businessinsider.com
  Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesThe US dollar has been the weakest out of 17 major global currencies this year.That's been a result of Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts and Trump's tariff policies.The impact of dollar weakness is a mixed bag for everyday Americans. The assorted pros and cons are detailed below.It's been a weak run for the buck.The US dollar has declined against all of its main global peers in 2025, and the Dollar Index — which measures the greenback against a basket of
  
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• Meet Lululemon founder Chip Wilson, who just launched a proxy fight to shake up the athleisure giant's board

  29-12-2025 18:37 via businessinsider.com
  Lululemon founder Chip Wilson in 2017.Jim Bennett/Getty ImagesChip Wilson founded Lululemon Athletica Inc. in 1997 after selling his first apparel  company.During his tenure, Wilson became known for his controversial remarks and mishandling of company scandals.Since leaving, Wilson has been vocal about his negative views of Lululemon's leadership and recently launched a proxy fight.Lululemon's billionaire founder, Chip Wilson, has been the center of both acclaim and controversy.The 70-year-
  
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• These are the top 6 chipmaker stocks for 2026, according to BofA

  29-12-2025 18:27 via businessinsider.com
  CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty ImagesBank of America remains bullish on chip stocks heading into 2026.The firm projects that AI capex will reach $1.2 trillion by 2030.It named its top six large-cap chipmakers for 2026, including Broadcom, Lam Research and, of course, Nvidia.What AI bubble? New research from Bank of America has thrown cold water on the growing narrative, and instead focuses on the upside the firm sees in chipmakers.The firm recently laid out its forecast for the coming year in
  
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• Miami has the most top Instagram influencers per capita in the US, beating out LA and NYC

  29-12-2025 18:17 via businessinsider.com
  Alix Earle, who rose to social media fame at the University of Miami, at a Miami event.Udo Salters Photography/Getty ImagesMiami has become a creator hot spot, punching above its weight among social media influencers.With its sunny weather and zero state income tax, it's drawn more influencers per capita than LA.The rise of remote content creation lets influencers succeed outside traditional entertainment hubs.Los Angeles has the entertainment pedigree, but there's another city in the US that's
  
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• The 6 best sleep headphones of 2025: Earbuds, headbands, and eye masks that are comfortable all night long

  29-12-2025 18:01 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreWhether you like to fall asleep to music or drown our your partner's snoring, we found the the best sleep headphones that are comfortable and last all night long.Amazon;Dubslabs/Business InsiderYou crave a good night's sleep after a long day — but your noisy neighbors, snoring partner, or early rising roommate make reaching deep sleep feel like running a marathon. White noise or calming music can h
  
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• Lightspeed Ventures partner says Sora will make social media creators 'far, far, far less valuable'

  29-12-2025 17:55 via businessinsider.com
  AI-generated video marks a "whole new chapter for the internet," Lightspeed Ventures partner Michael Mignano said.LightspeedLightspeed Ventures partner Michael Mignano predicted that AI-generated video would lead to the "end of the creator."Mignano cofounded two creator-facing apps: photo-editing tool Aviary and podcasting platform Anchor.In an email to Business Insider, Mignano wrote that influencers could survive with "true uniqueness" and "creativity."AI-generated video is here. What will hap
  
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• Uber salaries revealed: See how much the ride-hailing company pays data scientists, software engineers, and others

  29-12-2025 17:48 via businessinsider.com
  An Uber logo is shown on a rideshare vehicle during a statewide day of action to demand that ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft follow California law and grant drivers "basic employee rights'', in Los Angeles, California, U.S., August 20, 2020.Mike Blake/ReutersUber is hiring as the company works to become a "super app."Software engineers can make base salaries of up to $312,700, according to federal data.Here's what Uber pays some of its tech workers, from product managers to data scientists.
  
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• I made Joanna Gaines' one-pot tortellini soup. The easy recipe has quickly become one of my favorite cozy comfort meals.

  29-12-2025 17:37 via businessinsider.com
  Joanna Gaines' one-pot spinach-tortellini soup is easy to make and extra comforting this time of year.Alexa MellardoJoanna Gaines' spinach-tortellini soup has become a new staple in my recipe rotation.It calls for a variety of ingredients I usually have on hand, including cheese tortellini.I love the addition of fresh lemon juice to the broth — the extra citrus is a total game changer.Baby, it's cold outside — and the dropping temperatures can only mean one thing: Soup season is offi
  
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• 28 of the richest Americans in history

  29-12-2025 17:34 via businessinsider.com
  Standard Oil founder John D. Rockefeller has long been considered the wealthiest man in America's history, but Elon Musk is now wealthier.General Photographic Agency/Getty Images / ALLISON ROBBERT/AFP via Getty ImagesAmerica has more billionaires than ever, led by Elon Musk, who's estimated to be worth $744.6 billion.Figures such as John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie were known as the richest men of their time.Today's tech leaders, including Musk and Jeff Bezos, are among the richest Americ
  
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• ESPN Unlimited, Disney Plus, Hulu bundle deal: One week left to save over 40%

  29-12-2025 17:13 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSamuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesThere is just one week left to save on the ESPN Unlimited, Disney Plus, and Hulu bundles. The limited-time deal has been available for a few months, but the offer officially expires in early January. ESPN Unlimited is an essential but somewhat pricey service for sports fans. Fortunately, there are several ways to save when you bundle the service with Disney Plus, Hu
  
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• Timothée Chalamet's stunt-filled 'Marty Supreme' marketing campaign proves we like stars who hustle

  29-12-2025 17:08 via businessinsider.com
  Timothée Chalamet.A24The unconventional marketing campaign for "Marty Supreme" drove strong box office results for A24.Timothée Chalamet's viral stunts and seemingly authentic involvement fueled buzz.Experts tell Business Insider to expect more of this event-driven marketing in the movie business.When Timothée Chalamet sported a giant ping pong ball on his head in a handheld-shot video shared on his socials in October, it was clear the "Marty Supreme" marketing campaign was
  
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