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• Brand safety concerns continue to grow

  11-06-2018 02:00
  NEW YORK: Avoiding association with controversial online content is more important than ever for brands and advertisers, many of whom are voting with their feet by moving spend to premium publishers in a bid to secure brand safety.That is the...
  
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• JD Vance's new memoir sheds light on his marriage to Usha Vance. Here's a timeline of their relationship.

  21-06-2026 16:08 via businessinsider.com
  
  Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance have been married since 2014.Kevin Lamarque/REUTERSVice President JD Vance, President Donald Trump's second-in-command, is a former Ohio senator.JD Vance met his wife, Usha Vance, while they were both students at Yale Law School.They wed in Christian and Hindu ceremonies in 2014 and are expecting their fourth child in July.When Fox News asked Usha Vance in June 2024 how she felt about her husband, JD Vance, being considered as Donald Trump'
  
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• My teenage son is using AI to do his math homework. I'm now helping his school write its first AI policy.

  21-06-2026 15:27 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author's son uses AI to complete his homework.Courtesy of Amanda HyslopMy teenage son is using AI to help him do math homework, and I didn't know what to do.When his school asked parents to join an AI taskforce, I jumped at the opportunity.We came up with a system that allows teachers to decide how much AI can be used on each assignment.Last fall, my children's school district — in a suburb north of San Francisco, in a community connected to leading tech companies like OpenAI, Anthropi
  
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• I took my 30-year-old son on a vacation to Hawaii. We had to set ground rules first.

  21-06-2026 15:07 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author (right) took her adult son on vacation.Courtesy of Allison TibaldiI rarely get to connect with my 30-year-old son, so I invited him on a trip with me.We planned the trip together and decided to travel to Hawaii.While there, we were able to have deeper conversations while still maintaining boundaries.I live in New York City. My 30-year-old son, Alec, lives across the country in Southern California. When I visit, I respect that he has his own busy, adult life. While I'd like nothing mor
  
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• 'Shark Tank' investor Kevin O'Leary says the companies he backs are skipping consultants and going straight to AI

  21-06-2026 15:05 via businessinsider.com
  
  "Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary thinks AI can handle much of the work of consultants.Michael Tran/AFP via Getty Images'Shark Tank' investor Kevin O'Leary believes AI can do the work of consultants.He said that companies he backs are already using AI instead of going to consulting firms.The shift "has only been the last 24 months," he said.Kevin O'Leary thinks that consultants' days are numbered.The "Shark Tank" investor, who is these days preoccupied with opening a hyperscale AI data center
  
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• Where to watch Spain vs. Saudi Arabia free World Cup stream from anywhere

  21-06-2026 15:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreMarvin Ibo Guengoer - GES Sportfoto/Getty ImagesOne of the most-anticipated World Cup group stage matches is here. We've rounded up everything you need to know about where to watch Spain vs. Saudi Arabia, including free and global streaming options.Spain, a favorite at this year's World Cup, endured a disappointing first match, drawing 0-0 against Cabo Verde. It's safe to say they're looking to score som
  
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• In my latest attempt to save money, I got an entire season's worth of clothes for free using 'Buy Nothing' groups

  21-06-2026 14:54 via businessinsider.com
  
  A local gifting group helped me save hundreds on a new wardrobe as we head into summer.Alexandra FrostI've gotten freebies for my home and kids in "Buy Nothing " groups. Recently, I got clothes.Someone of a similar size was giving away clothes, and I scored a new summer wardrobe.I liked how some of the styles pushed me out of my comfort zone, and I saved hundreds of dollars.Sometimes, being a parent means not treating yourself to a new wardrobe when the seasons change so you can ensure all the k
  
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• Drones that Ukraine built to spy and attack are now hauling water, ammo, and medicine to the front

  21-06-2026 14:40 via businessinsider.com
  
  Ukrainian positions can be so dangerous that the military doesn't want to use humans to send supplies, and wants to use unmanned systems instead.Diego Herrera Carcedo/Anadolu via Getty ImagesDrones typically used to attack Russian forces are now bringing supplies to Ukraine's front-line soldiers.It's part of a growing trend of Ukraine using unmanned systems to take over dangerous missions.In the kill zone, logistics operations are particularly deadly, which is why Ukraine is turning to uncrewed
  
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• I'm not the 'fun mom' because I live with MS. My husband is everything I can't be.

  21-06-2026 14:19 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author has MS, so her husband steps in for her and takes their kids on roller coasters and field trips.Courtesy of Lindsay KarpI had a vision of what motherhood would look like for me, and that all changed with my MS diagnosis.I can't go on long hikes or ride roller coasters with my kids, but my husband steps in. I'm glad he's doing the things with our kids that I can't.I always thought I'd be a fun mom; the mom who plans class parties, explores interactive exhibits with her kids at museums,
  
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• Move over, Mad Men. Creators are the new kings of the ad world.

  21-06-2026 14:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  Creators are expected to be the stars of the show at the Cannes Lions ad festival this year. Pictured: guests at a Spotify Beach concert at Cannes Lions 2025.Dave Benett/Getty Images for SpotifyA version of this post appears in Cannes Diary, a daily pop-up newsletter covering Cannes Lions.Sign up for Business Insider's weekly marketing newsletter, CMO Insider.Move over, Mad Men. Cannes is a creator town now — at least for the next week.A legion of influencers will be among the estimated 13
  
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• We started praising our toddler more. The results made us rethink our parenting approach.

  21-06-2026 13:50 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author said that bedtime was a struggle with his toddler. A technique he researched online changed everything for his family.Courtesy of Zack Barnes.My toddler son started pushing boundaries with us and we needed a solution that would work.After researching online, I came across a technique called behavior-specific praise.Following this changed the dynamics in our house and how we parent for the better.Modern parenting advice seems to be to limit how much you praise your child. I disagree.No
  
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• A top NATO commander says cheap drones are breaking the West's old air-defense playbook

  21-06-2026 13:37 via businessinsider.com
  
  The growing number of threats in the air means NATO militaries need to change how they defend and get control, a top alliance commander said.Diego Herrera Carcedo/Anadolu via Getty ImagesNATO commander says the West can no longer "sit back" with its jets and missiles and confidently face modern air threats.Cheap drones are forcing militaries to rethink air defenses.The West needs more defenses — and may not be able to protect everything.The West's long-standing approach to air defense &mda
  
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• The Prime Day TV deals worth waiting for — and what to avoid

  21-06-2026 13:31 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreWe're expecting several top OLED, QLED, and Mini LED TVs to be on sale for Prime Day.Steven Cohen/Business InsiderAmazon Prime Day is almost here, which means now's the time to get your shopping list in order. If you're hoping to save on a new TV, you'll have plenty of options to choose from. But not every TV deal will be worth considering. I test TVs year-round, so I know exactly which models are worth
  
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• Weight loss without muscle loss? The next generation of drugs is testing the idea

  21-06-2026 13:23 via businessinsider.com
  
  There's a growing recognition that muscles aren't just about strength; they're metabolism regulators.Mike Kemp/Getty ImagesWeight loss always comes with some muscle loss.A growing number of drugmakers are trying to stop that, with molecules that preserve lean mass.Some drugs mimic exercise, others stop muscle breakdown.Nearly every pharmaceutical company you can name is chasing this tantalizing idea: hang on to your muscles while you lose weight.It's a goal that seems to defy the laws of biology
  
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• I started treating my dad with dementia like a customer. It doesn't always work, but it has helped a lot.

  21-06-2026 13:05 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author started smiling at his dad with dementia.kate_sept2004/Getty ImagesI used customer service principles to improve interactions with my father.Smiling and positive nonverbal communication helped reduce tension caused by dementia.The approach made caregiving easier for both my father and me.My 91-year-old West-Indian father, a wiry, 5"6' US Army veteran with Alzheimer 's-related dementia, used to be far more cantankerous. He had even taken to frustrated cursing—something I'd never
  
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• Tech workers are spending nights and weekends learning new AI tools. They say they can't afford not to.

  21-06-2026 13:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  Manoj Aggarwal (left), Maahir Sharma (center), and Udit Mehrotra (right) are among the tech workers spending time outside work learning and experimenting with AI.Manoj Aggarwal (left), Maahir Sharma (center), and Udit Mehrotra (right)Many tech workers are spending their free time experimenting with AI to avoid falling behind.For some workers, the issue isn't access to AI tools on the job — it's finding time to explore them.As companies cut jobs and invest in AI, many workers feel pressure
  
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• The FIRE movement is burning up, but is it actually worth it?

  21-06-2026 12:41 via businessinsider.com
  
  Berman, the author of "Retire by 30," reached financial independence in his mid-20s.Courtesy of Cody BermanThis post originally appeared in the BI Today newsletter.You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here.FIRE's pros and consFinancial independence doesn't have to come at the expense of enjoying life.My colleague Kathleen Elkins has for years covered the FIRE lifestyle, short for financial independence, retire early. It's a world traditionally defined by people who aggressivel
  
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• A doctor explains how to boost your longevity in just 4 minutes a day, with exercises you can do at home

  21-06-2026 11:47 via businessinsider.com
  
  Short sets of bodyweight exercises like push-ups can build the strength you need for a longer life.Courtesy of Christopher Sciamanna/ milan2099 via Getty ImagesExercise is one of the best longevity tools we have, and most of us don't get enough of it.A doctor said doing a few minutes of daily exercises like squats and push-ups can have big benefits.He shared his full-body workout routine for a longer life in less than 30 minutes a day.Dr. Christopher Sciamanna hates to exercise.That's why he's f
  
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• 'Running off the cliff': An explosion of household debt has put the US economy in a tough spot

  21-06-2026 11:45 via businessinsider.com
  
  NYSEAmericans' swelling household debt is a warning, SocGen says.The bank said US consumers are borrowing more but saving less as a result of the wealth effect. That means a big chunk of economic activity is vulnerable to swings in the market, strategist Albert Edwards says.America's swelling debt pile bodes ill for the the US economy, Société Générale said.In a recent note to clients, the European Bank flagged a concerning trend that's taken hold in the US in recent
  
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• I've studied deepfakes for more than 25 years. Here's why AI is making it nearly impossible for you to know what's real.

  21-06-2026 11:41 via businessinsider.com
  
  Hany Farid, a digital forensics expert, said AI has become increasingly effective at making realistic clips and photos.Courtesy GetRealHany Farid started studying digital forensics in 1999 when the field barely existed.Farid said detecting AI has become nearly impossible for ordinary people to identify by sight alone.What scares him most is that people are no longer disagreeing over ideas but over what's real.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Hany Farid, a digital forensics e
  
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• Rivian is betting its future on the R2. Here's the clearest launch road map for the new electric SUV.

  21-06-2026 11:26 via businessinsider.com
  
  Rivian's R2 is a make-or-break product.RivianRivian's all-important R2 electric SUV launched on June 9.BI spoke with early-adopting customers to get a clear picture of the car's expected rollout.The SUV could help Rivian transform from a punchy EV startup to a volume-selling car brand.Rivian's future may ride on a five-seat SUV with animatronic-looking headlights.The R2 — Rivian's new midsize SUV that launched to customers on June 9 — hits the sweet spot on paper: It (eventually) sta
  
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• Amazon's Prime Day has a problem: Almost everyone has Prime already

  21-06-2026 11:21 via businessinsider.com
  
  Amazon has nearly maxed out the addressable market for its Prime membership, an analyst said.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesAmazon launched Prime Day to get more shoppers to sign up for its Prime membership.Now, almost everyone who wants to be a Prime member already is.That's changing the kinds of deals you can expect to see during this year's Prime Day.Amazon Prime Day has served its purpose well — perhaps a little too well.Amazon launched Prime Day to get more people to pay for its memb
  
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• I want to be a stay-at-home mom but my husband says we can't afford it. He makes a six-figure salary — what should I do?

  21-06-2026 11:15 via businessinsider.com
  
  The offers and details on this page may have updated or changed since the time of publication. See our article on Business Insider for current information.miniseries/Getty ImagesFor Love & Money is a column from Business Insider answering your relationship and money questions.This week, a reader wants to quit her job to homeschool her children, but her husband disagrees.Our columnist suggests remembering their shared values and making her case while giving him space to do so too.Dear For Lov
  
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• 3 things to watch for heading into a critical period for stocks

  21-06-2026 11:10 via businessinsider.com
  
  Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty ImagesThe stock market is heading for a critical stretch of the year.Citadel Securities' top strategist flagged three things for investor to watch.The final stretch of June is one of the most significant periods of the year for the stock market, Citadel Securities said.The firm's head of equity and equity derivatives, Scott Rubner, outlined three things to watch during what's set to be a busy time heading heading toward the end of the month: retail trading, technica
  
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• I was laid off after 20 years at one company. It took me nearly a year to find a job — and it wasn't through a job board.

  21-06-2026 11:05 via businessinsider.com
  
  Michelle Keller, 59, took nearly one year after being laid off to get her first and only job offer.Michelle KellerMichelle Keller was laid off in April 2025 from a company she'd worked at for 20 years.She applied to dozens of jobs online with no success until a friend told her that her company was hiring.Keller likens looking for a job to the dating market and encourages others to be vocal about their job search.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Michelle Keller, a 59-year-old
  
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• After years in CEO Jensen Huang's orbit, these Nvidia veterans are building a startup community of their own

  21-06-2026 11:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  EverGreen founding partners Greg Estes and Jeff Brown.EverGreenFormer Nvidia leaders are writing their next chapter with EverGreen.Spun out of an alumni group, the network of ex-Nvidians advises and invests in AI startups.While EverGreen isn't affiliated with Nvidia, it got the green light from top executives.When Greg Estes retired last year after nearly 16 years at Nvidia to spend more time with his family, walking away from work proved trickier than expected."It's really hard to go from a job
  
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• A Miami couple started renting out their car as a side gig. They turned it into a full-time, 6-figure family business.

  21-06-2026 10:41 via businessinsider.com
  
  Gerardo Aletti and his family work together on their car rental business.Gerardo AlettiGerardo Aletti and Sofia Escarra grew from renting out one car on Turo to a fleet of over 60 cars.They said a background in transportation and speaking Spanish helped grow their business in Miami.The 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Miami have brought a surge in bookings.Gerardo Aletti and Sofia Escarra, a married couple based in Miami, bought a Nissan Infiniti in 2020 with the plan to rent it out and see how it
  
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• Welcome to the age of AI sprawl

  21-06-2026 10:19 via businessinsider.com
  
  Getty Images; Tyler Le/BITokenmaxxing became the buzzy AI word du jour this spring; as summer begins the trend is already running on empty. Amazon pulled its AI leaderboard after some employees made useless AI work to game the rankings. Palantir CEO Alex Karp likened tokenmaxxing to a porn addiction, and Duolingo walked back a decision to weigh AI use in employee performance reviews. Meta and AT&T have reportedly started curbing AI use as costs skyrocket.The pressure to use AI for the sake o
  
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• I'm a founder and a career coach, and I think job seekers should ask these 2 questions in every interview

  21-06-2026 10:11 via businessinsider.com
  
  Dominic Imwalle said that asking insightful and purposeful questions at the end of an interview can completely change the outcome.Dominic ImwalleDominic Imwalle said asking the right questions at the end of an interview can change the outcome.Imwalle said most job seekers ask generic questions or don't ask any at all.Here are two questions that could leave an impression and establish clear goals in an interview.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dominic Imwalle, the founder of
  
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• I'm raising children and caring for my dad with Alzheimer's. They all need me at once.

  20-06-2026 20:58 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author is in the sandwich years, taking care of her children and her parents.Courtesy of the authorI'm raising young children while helping care for my father with Alzheimer's.My children are gaining independence as my father loses his.The experience has reshaped how I think about grief, memory, and family relationships.In December 2018, my mom sent a group text to hop on a call. She was holding the results of my dad's test. He has asked my mom to deliver the news.My dad, who spent his entir
  
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