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• Burberry launches global e-commerce push

  19-02-2018 01:00 via warc.com
  LONDON: Burberry, the British fashion house established in 1856, is joining forces with Farfetch, an online fashion retail platform, to expand its global reach to more than 150 countries.Announcing
  
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• Jensen Huang's net worth is $158 billion. Here's how the Nvidia CEO built his fortune and spends his money.

  15-02-2026 10:14 via businessinsider.com
  Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang broke into Forbes' list of the world's 10 wealthiest people in 2024.Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty ImagesJensen Huang has come a long way from waiting tables at Denny's.The Nvidia CEO has an estimated net worth of $158.7 billion.Here's a look at how he built his fortune — and how he spends his money.Nvidia's meteoric rise in the past few years has been good news for its CEO, Jensen Huang.The chipmaker hit a trillion-dollar valuation in 2023 and has shown few signs
  
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• Scam on rye: The inside story of a $100 million deli fraud

  15-02-2026 10:09 via businessinsider.com
  Colleen Stepanian for BIWhen their scandal broke on April 15, 2021, Paul Morina and James Patten had gone to the mat for each other for decades in a town where going to the mat is everything. They were in their 60s, friends since third grade. Above all, they were wrestlers — toughened and trained in Paulsboro, New Jersey, home to one of the most decorated high school wrestling programs in America.This tight-knit, blue-collar enclave of 2 square miles has spent decades sweeping state titles
  
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• When retirement is 19 credit cards and $40,000 in debt away

  15-02-2026 09:11 via businessinsider.com
  Susan Cannon is struggling to pay off her credit card debt due to the high interest rates.Desiree Rios for BISitting outside every morning with a fresh cup of coffee or reading a book in the front yard at night: it's the simple pleasures that matter to Susan Cannon.Lately, sky-high interest rates on the 73-year-old's credit cards have cast a dark shadow."I can't get the balance down because I am still having to use credit cards at the end of the month to get groceries and gas," Cannon, who lives
  
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• How to watch Olympic bobsled: Live stream 2026 bobsleigh races anywhere

  15-02-2026 07:00 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreElana Meyers Taylor of Team USA during bobsled training at the 2026 Winter Olympics.Foto Olimpik/NurPhoto via Reuters ConnectFeel the rhythm, feel the rhyme… it's finally bobsleigh time at the 2026 Winter Olympics. With the luge sessions all done and dusted at the Cortina Sliding Centre, the bobsleigh — or, if you prefer, bobsled — can now commence. In this guide, we explain how to wat
  
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• Read the memo: Talent agent Casey Wasserman tells staff he's selling his company after Epstein files fallout

  14-02-2026 20:50 via businessinsider.com
  Casey Wasserman said he will sell his agency in a memo to staffers on Friday.Frederic J. Brown / AFPCasey Wasserman says he is selling his sports marketing and talent agency.This comes after Wasserman's emails with Ghislaine Maxwell appeared in the DOJ's Epstein files.Wasserman told staff about the sale in a memo on Friday, writing that he's "become a distraction."Casey Wasserman is selling his high-profile sports marketing and talent agency after his correspondence with Ghislaine Maxwell surfac
  
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• Need better sleep? Here are the best Presidents Day mattress sales on beds we've tested

  14-02-2026 20:32 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreNectarPresidents Day is more than just an excuse for a three-day weekend — it's also a great occasion for retailers to kick off a holiday sale. It's one of the first major savings events of the year, and in 2026, mattresses are at their best prices yet. That's why I've gathered all of the best Presidents Day mattress deals below.Whether you're in search of an organic mattress option from Avocado or
  
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• We've tested nearly 100 work bags, and the Dagne Dover Allyn Tote is our favorite

  14-02-2026 20:10 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreWe love the Allyn tote for the organizational features that make it stand above the rest.Samantha Crozier/InsiderA bag has to pass a ton of tests to make our list of the best work bags for women. Between everyone on our team, we've probably tested over 100 work totes — and we've scrutinized each one with scientific rigor by filling them to the brim and schlepping back and forth on NYC subways.After
  
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• I thought I'd nailed motherhood. Then baby number 2 arrived

  14-02-2026 19:25 via businessinsider.com
  The author says embracing the chaos of having two kids is the only way to survive.Courtesy of the authorBecoming a mom of two has been one of the hardest transitions of my life.Parenting one more child feels like you are parenting about six more.Embracing the chaos has been the only way to survive.When I was a mom of one, I nailed motherhood. I was calm and patient; my child was well-dressed; the car was pristine; the chores were completed; and there was very little shouting. But as a mom of two
  
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• I proposed to my fiancée twice. The second yes felt even better than the first.

  14-02-2026 18:18 via businessinsider.com
  I proposed to my fiancée twice because the first time wasn't perfect. She said yes both times I asked her to marry me, and I have no regrets.Jamie Evan BichelmanMy fiancée said yes when I first proposed, but I still asked again about two years later.The second engagement was magical — we'd eliminated stressors from the first, and I felt healthier. Proposing twice gave me a way to make memories and remind my partner I'm excited to marry her. I love my fiancée so much th
  
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• The 9 best men's dress shoes for every occasion in 2026

  14-02-2026 18:00 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreAndrew, the author of the story, wearing Beckett-Simonon Yates Oxfords (left) and the Allen Edmonds Park Avenue Oxford (right).Kara Thurmond/Allen Edmonds/Business InsiderDress shoes shouldn't be reserved for the occasional wedding or other formal event. They're a very versatile footwear category that can elevate your everyday style while still being appropriate for more formal occasions. Knowing what to
  
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• 5 interior designers share the bedding brands they recommend

  14-02-2026 17:32 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreI talked to 5 interior designers about the best bedding. These are the 12 brands they recommended.AnthropologieYour bed is where you end each night and start each morning every single day. Since we spend a ton of time in our bedrooms, it's essential that our bedding matches our personal preferences for both comfort and style. I've personally spent hundreds of nights testing the feel, comfort, and value o
  
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• My dad had a heart attack right before his 90th birthday. We still threw him a big party.

  14-02-2026 16:16 via businessinsider.com
  The author's parents at her dad's 90th birthday party.Courtesy of the authorMy sister and I planned our father's 90th birthday party for months, originally as a surprise.He had a heart attack two weeks beforehand, and we wondered if we should cancel the celebration.We went ahead with the event after consulting with him and his medical team. It gave Dad such joy.My father has always been a sociable person who loves nothing better than chatting with relatives, friends, and ex-colleagues.So it seem
  
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• Take a look inside 'The Beast,' Trump's $1.5 million bulletproof presidential limousine

  14-02-2026 15:49 via businessinsider.com
  Members of the US Secret Service opens the doors to the presidential limousines known as "The Beast" as US President Joe Biden boards Air Force One prior to departure from Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California, February 4, 2024, as they travel to Las Vegas, Nevada.SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty ImagesUS presidents are driven in a heavily armored limousine nicknamed "The Beast." It features a secure communications system and a fridge stocked with the president's blood type.Militar
  
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• My grandparents have been married for 54 years. Their relationship has taught me 3 lessons about love I plan to follow.

  14-02-2026 15:49 via businessinsider.com
  I've learned a lot about relationships from watching my grandparents' marriage.Sierra NewellMy grandparents have been married for 54 years, and I've enjoyed learning from their relationship.They've taught me how to find joy and meaning in life's small, everyday moments.Now, I look for a steady love anchored by acts of kindness and gentle affection.My grandparents, whom I call Papa and GG, have been together since they were teenagers and married for 54 years.As I've grown up, I've realized the se
  
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• I tried the signature burgers from McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King. The Big Mac was my least favorite.

  14-02-2026 15:44 via businessinsider.com
  I tried the signature burgers from three fast-food chains: McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King.Erin McDowell/Insider; McDonald's; Wendy's; Burger KingI tried the signature burgers from three fast-food chains: McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King.I thought McDonald's Big Mac was underwhelming and needed more sauce.I liked the smoky flavor of Burger King's Whopper, even though it was the priciest burger.As a food reporter, I've tried and tested many burgers over the years.But for my latest taste
  
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• Parents are still worried about sitting together with their kids on planes. Here are 8 tips to make sure you do.

  14-02-2026 15:37 via businessinsider.com
  Oscar Wong/Getty ImagesAirlines handle family seating very differently, and policies vary widely.Booking strategies can make the difference between sitting together or apart.Planning ahead is essential, especially with assigned seating.Traveling in a group can be a challenge, and confusing airline policies can make the experience even more of an ordeal. For adults, being separated on a flight is an inconvenience. But for families with young children or caregivers of travelers with special needs
  
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• Men swear by Le Labo fragrances. Here are their 5 favorite scents.

  14-02-2026 15:28 via businessinsider.com
  Bottles of Thé Matcha 26 products from Le Labo.Le LaboLe Labo is one of the most popular fragrance brands out there — especially with men.Fans say their top scents include cult-favorites like Santal 33 and Another 13.Thé Matcha 26 is another popular option for an everyday fragrance.If you know, you know: Le Labo is, subtly, one of the brands men are obsessed with — and that's exactly the point.The cult fragrance brand has quietly become one of the most powerful players
  
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• The world's most famous couples therapist spends her entire work day with other people

  14-02-2026 14:54 via businessinsider.com
  Esther Perel exercises with friends, goes on walks with therapy clients, and always brings guests on her work trips.Zenith RichardsThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Esther Perel, a renowned couples therapist, bestselling author, and podcast host. Perel lives in New York City and travels the world for speaking engagements. This story has been edited for length and clarity.I have been interested in psychology since I was about 14. I wanted to understand myself, my family, and m
  
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• How millions are trapped in modern-day slavery at sandstone quarries in India

  14-02-2026 14:00 via businessinsider.com
  Millions of sandstone quarry workers in India breathe toxic dust that causes a terminal lung disease called silicosis. To treat the illness, workers are forced to take out loans that are impossible to pay back, trapping them into a life of debt bondage and leaving behind an entire village of widows who continue to work there.Read the original article on Business Insider
  
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• I'm a Stanford student who uses the new dating app that's taken the campus by storm. It's fun, but I haven't met my match yet.

  14-02-2026 13:47 via businessinsider.com
  The author is using the new dating app at Stanford University.Nevena Ristic/Getty ImagesMila Wagner-Sanchez is a freshman at Stanford University.She tried the new algorithm-driven dating platform Date Drop, created by a Stanford senior.While she only went on one date, she says she's open to trying it again in the future.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mila Wagner-Sanchez, a freshman at Stanford Univeristy, who uses Date Drop, a new dating app created by Henry Weng, a Stanfo
  
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• I left the US in 2015 and have since lived around the world. Reverse culture shock hit me harder than leaving ever did.

  14-02-2026 13:21 via businessinsider.com
  Kat Smith exploring a Cambodian market.Courtesy of Kat SmithIn 2015, Kat Smith joined the Peace Corps as a volunteer and moved to Ecuador.Since then, she's lived all around the world in places like Peru, South Korea, and currently is in Italy.Smith told BI she loves being American, but she feels more at home abroad.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kat Smith, 35, who has lived abroad since 2015. Smith, the founder of Away Abroad, a website for female travelers, currently live
  
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• I'm 57 and helping raise my 6 grandchildren in a crowded multigenerational home. I thought my life would be easier by now.

  14-02-2026 13:07 via businessinsider.com
  Mario Arango/Getty ImagesI live with my daughter and my grandchildren, which means I take care of the kids most days.I thought I would be the fun, relaxed Grandma, but I'm responsible for most household needs.Sometimes the weight of it all gets to me, but I've made changes to my lifestyle to make it easier.I turned 57 this year. I always thought that by this point in my life, I would be taking bucket-list trips, tending a garden, and writing the novel I've always known was in me. Instead, my day
  
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• Public breakups are still a thing — and it's awkward for everyone

  14-02-2026 12:35 via businessinsider.com
  Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BIThis post originally appeared in the BI Today newsletter.You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here.Inside the breakup economyI know, I know, it's Valentine's Day, so who wants to read about breakups? Hear me out. Today isn't just about love; it's about every part of a relationship — the meet-cute, the intoxicating limerence, and even splitting up over soup. Meet the breakup economy.Business Insider's Juliana Kaplan writes about how breaking
  
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• Unlocking Jeffrey Epstein's secrets

  14-02-2026 12:22 via businessinsider.com
  This photograph taken in Le-Perreux-sur-Marne, outside Paris on February 9, 2026 shows undated pictures provided by the US Department of Justice on January 30, 2026 as part of the Jeffrey Epstein files. US authorities on January 30, 2026, released the latest cache of files related to the investigation into the late conviceted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The files contained references to numerous high-profile figures.Martin BUREAU / AFP via Getty ImagesOn July 6, 2019, federal agents arrested J
  
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• A Goldman Sachs partner in technology shares the skills young job seekers need in the AI workplace

  14-02-2026 12:06 via businessinsider.com
  whyframestudio/Getty ImagesBracha Cohen, a partner and engineer, said young talent should focus on how systems work.She advised computer science majors to learn how to ask good questions — of humans and machines.Goldman Sachs hired a record low percentage of interns last year.Bracha Cohen has a front row seat to Wall Street's AI revolution — and to how young people can compete in it."I would tell the new generation of graduates, in this world where AI is so transformational, to build
  
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• Where to watch the Winter Olympics: Schedule, medal events, and live streaming info

  14-02-2026 12:00 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe Winter Olympics continue through February 22, 2026.David McIntyre/ZUMA Press Wire via Reuters ConnectThe 2026 Milano Cortina Games bring the world's best Winter sports athletes to Italy for a little over two weeks of high-adrenaline competition. It's can't-miss entertainment, but the viewing options and schedule get a bit complicated. That's why we've scoured the internet to compile all the details o
  
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• Lucid's most important car yet is a thrill to drive — if you can afford it

  14-02-2026 12:00 via businessinsider.com
  The Gravity is Lucid's most important product launch so far. So, we tested it for a week.Business InsiderLucid is ramping up production of the Gravity, its premium, high-powered SUV — and its second-ever model.Pros: Eye-catching design, blistering speed, plush materials, and one of the best-driving SUVs on sale.Cons: Minor software glitches and eye-watering pricing.If the Lucid Gravity were an Olympic figure skater, it would go for the quadruple axel — flashy, ambitious, and a little
  
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• Russia's war in Ukraine has made its formidable air defenses an even tougher challenge for NATO, airpower analyst warns

  14-02-2026 11:47 via businessinsider.com
  Russia's powerful air defenses have seen attrition in Ukraine, but it has also learned valuable experience about how to upgrade and use them.DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP via Getty ImagesRussia's air defenses may now pose a greater threat to NATO, a leading air power analyst warned.Its experience fighting Ukraine has enhanced its capabilities, he said.Crews have more experience, systems have been upgraded, and there are still hundreds of batteries.Russia's air defenses may pose a more significant threat t
  
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• On HBO's 'Industry,' your vest says more about you than your résumé

  14-02-2026 11:43 via businessinsider.com
  Kenny's (Conor MacNeill) choice of vest is a callback to his time at Pierpont.Simon Ridgway/HBOThe vests make the men on HBO's "Industry."The show's costume designer explained the differences between old-money vests and those of the financial services class.For the old-money set, quiet luxury is about pieces that last forever, not shiny new things.Bankers love a good vest, and the people behind HBO's hit show "Industry" know it.The series, which follows a group of cutthroat bankers in London as
  
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