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• China's new hypersonic missile demonstrated an advanced space capability that caught US intelligence by surprise, report says

  17-10-2021 13:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapons Concept (HAWC) missile in seen in an artist's conception.
  Raytheon Missiles & Defense/Reuters
  In August, China tested a hypersonic missile that orbited the Earth before speeding towards its target.
  The test demonstrated China's advanced space capability, and took US intelligence officials by surprise.
  The US, Russia and China have been competing to develop hypersonic weapons.
  China demonstrated advanced space capability by testing a nuclear-capable hypersoni
  
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• Whatnot is in talks to raise a new funding round at a $20 billion valuation

  30-07-2026 04:09 via businessinsider.com
  
  Grant LaFontaine, CEO of WhatnotEugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Fast CompanyLive shopping startup Whatnot is raising a new round of funding, per multiple sources.The latest investment values the startup at roughly $20 billion.The company notched $8 billion in live sales last year.Whatnot is proving there's still room for consumer startups in the AI era.Live shopping startup Whatnot is in talks to raise financing at about a $20 billion valuation, according to people familiar with the matter.Th
  
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• Your screentime on Instagram is growing, thanks to Meta's AI push

  30-07-2026 04:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that global time spent on Instagram grew by double digits year over year this quarter.Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesMeta said that time spent on Instagram grew by double digits year over year this quarter.Zuckerberg said that Instagram recommendations are "becoming more personalized" because of AI.Zuckerberg called feeding public content to AI "a key building block" toward personalization.If you can't seem to get off your Instagram scroll, it is not an accident.
  
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• Zohran Mamdani hints he will continue taking on delivery apps like Uber Eats and DoorDash

  30-07-2026 02:25 via businessinsider.com
  
  Mayor Zohran Mamdani touted the city's efforts to protect delivery workers using apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats.Adam Gray/Bloomberg/Getty ImagesZohran Mamdani said his efforts to protect delivery workers on Uber Eats and DoorDash were working.He said tips for delivery workers increased by $104 million after the city's crackdown.Mamdani said the win was "only the beginning."New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani isn't done going after delivery apps.Mamdani on Wednesday touted a new city report that
  
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• Best Madewell coupon codes we've tested in July 2026

  30-07-2026 02:01 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreMadewellMadewell has built a loyal following with its collection of elevated everyday clothing, from its best-selling denim and classic tees to dresses, sweaters, handbags, and versatile wardrobe essentials. The brand's timeless aesthetic and focus on quality make it a favorite among shoppers who invest in pieces they'll wear for years. If you're planning to place an order, a Madewell promo code is an ea
  
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• Meta is 'throwing spaghetti at the wall' with its AI strategy, one analyst warns

  30-07-2026 01:52 via businessinsider.com
  
  Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesMeta's stock is tumbling as its AI bets wipe out most of its free cash flow.One analyst said its latest AI rollouts feel like "throwing spaghetti on the wall."Meta says its AI investments are accelerating its core business, and there's much more to come.Meta's AI strategy is, once again, worrying investors.The social media giant's stock tumbled 10% on Wednesday after it disclosed that its capital expenditure growth far outpaced revenue growth.Meta h
  
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• Meta’s AI bets are swallowing almost all its free cash flow

  30-07-2026 01:15 via businessinsider.com
  
  Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.Andrew Harnik/APMeta's free cash flow plunged 91% from the previous year as its AI infrastructure spending surged.Its advertising revenue still jumped 27% year-over-year, showing that some AI bets are paying off.Meta expects to spend as much as $145 billion on capital expenditures this year.The infrastructure behind Meta's AI-powered advertising machine is swallowing almost every dollar of cash the company produces.Meta said on its Wednesday earnings call that its free c
  
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• Best Chewy promo codes in July 2026: New customers get a $25 gift card

  30-07-2026 01:07 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreChewyChewy is one of the largest online pet retailers, making it easy to shop for food, treats, toys, medications, and other essentials for dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, and small pets. With thousands of products from leading pet brands in one place, it's a convenient option whether you're restocking everyday necessities or trying something new. Before you check out, a Chewy promo code can help you
  
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• Mark Zuckerberg's 'AI is great, really' PR campaign is in full swing. Here's a better idea.

  30-07-2026 00:08 via businessinsider.com
  
  Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wants people to think about AI's upside, and ignore the haters.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesMark Zuckerberg is doing a big AI PR push.That includes a new ad, op-eds and interviews for old media outlets, and a Wall Street pep talk.It's unclear if any of that will move the needle. Why not try cold, hard cash?Many Americans are very concerned about AI. Can Mark Zuckerberg change their minds?That is what the Meta CEO is trying to do, via a persuasion campaign: Last week, the compan
  
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• Microsoft keeps capex forecast unchanged, becoming one of the first data center giants to hold the line on AI spending

  30-07-2026 00:04 via businessinsider.com
  
  Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty ImagesMicrosoft held its AI capex forecast steady, sending its shares surging. Last week, Google raised its capex projection again.Microsoft is one of the first tech giants to step away from the ever-rising AI capex spending spree.Microsoft kept its capex forecast unchanged on Wednesday, becoming one of the first data center giants to hold the line on the industry's runaway AI spending spree.The stock surged about 8% on the news.
  
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• The best dewormers for dogs, with advice from veterinarians

  29-07-2026 23:55 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best dewormers for dogs target common parasites like tapeworms, roundworms, and hookworms.Chewy/Business InsiderWorms are intestinal parasites that take up residence inside your dog, where they silently cause harm. The most common types of these microscopic organisms include roundworms, tapeworms, and hookworms. Some worms, including roundworms and hookworms, can also be spread to humans.Prompt, safe
  
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• Meta Q2 earnings recap: Stock tumbles nearly 10% after profits miss Wall Street estimates

  29-07-2026 23:53 via businessinsider.com
  
  Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesMeta's stock slumped in after-hours trading on Wednesday, shortly after the tech giant reported earnings per share below Wall Street estimates, while revenue slightly beat expectations.Shares tumbled further, trading down 9.5% as Meta's analyst call discussing the results concluded.Meta is one of the "hyperscalers" spending huge sums on its AI projects, from data centers to its own large language models, and investors are impatient to see what those effo
  
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• Quince review: Our honest take after 3+ years of testing

  29-07-2026 23:43 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSally Kaplan, Emily Hochberg, Gabrielle Chase/Business InsiderI wouldn't exactly call Quince "affordable luxury," but it is luxury adjacent. I'm still wearing several pieces I first put on over three years ago, so the value is there.But is Quince a good brand? The short answer: it can be. By sticking to the simplest designs and learning the nuances of its inconsistent sizing system, Quince has become my
  
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• These charts show how the number of Big Tech employees is changing as companies embrace AI

  29-07-2026 23:20 via businessinsider.com
  
  Recent earnings reports show how much head count has changed at some Big Tech companies.Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesSome tech companies are conducting layoffs or restructuring teams as they double down on AI spend.Google's parent Alphabet added more than 4,000 staff in the last quarter while Meta shrank by over 2,000.Check out these charts to see how head count is changing at Big Tech companies.As companies pour eye-watering sums into AI while automating more work, one question remains: How will i
  
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• Microsoft CFO tells employees the company's biggest AI bets are paying off

  29-07-2026 22:46 via businessinsider.com
  
  Microsoft Chief Financial Officer Amy HoodBloomberg/Getty ImagesMicrosoft's top finance executive sent her quarterly memo to employees after earnings on Wednesday.The latest memo touted "important progress in key areas," such as Azure and Microsoft 365 Copilot.These two important businesses have faced pressure amid the generative AI boom.Microsoft's latest earnings were as much about reassurance as results.In a memo to employees after the company reported quarterly earnings, CFO Amy Hood pointed
  
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• LG 95B Micro RGB TV review: LG's most vibrant colors yet

  29-07-2026 22:33 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe MRGB95B is LG's first Micro RGB TV with tri-color backlighting.Ryan Waniata/Business InsiderThe RGB TV age has arrived. You can now choose from multiple models and brands that use this new tri-colored backlighting tech to provide enhanced colors, higher brightness, and other potential advantages over traditional LEDs. LG's new MRGB95B Micro RGB TV stands out for both its lofty claims and its lofty pr
  
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• Market moves and 'a good family fight:' top takeaways from the July Fed meeting

  29-07-2026 21:49 via businessinsider.com
  
  The Fed held rates steady at new Chair Kevin Warsh's second meeting.Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty ImagesThe Federal Open Market Committee opted to hold rates steady in July.Chair Kevin Warsh is developing his signature communication style — and going hard on inflation.Three FOMC members hoped for a rate hike.Kevin Warsh is living up to his hawkish reputation.The Federal Open Market Committee opted to hold rates steady at its July meeting, the second with former Wall Street execu
  
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• Best Vistaprint promo codes in July 2026: Save on clothes, invitations, and more

  29-07-2026 21:47 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreVistaprintVistaprint is a popular destination for custom printing, with products ranging from business cards and brochures to banners, signs, branded apparel, invitations, and personalized gifts. Whether you're growing a small business, planning an event, or creating custom merchandise, the platform offers plenty of easy-to-personalize options. Before placing your order, it's worth checking for a Vistapr
  
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• Swim dresses are back, and these 9 picks prove they can actually be stylish

  29-07-2026 21:23 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSamantha Crozier, Rebecca Strong/Business Insider, VENUSThe best swim dresses solve the most annoying swimsuit dilemma: finding something that's cute, comfortable, and actually offers a little extra coverage. For as long as I can remember, I've been stuck in swimsuit limbo: The stylish swimsuits never have enough coverage, and the modest swimsuits tend to look like they were designed to make you disappea
  
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• Only 6 movies have ever made $2 billion at the box office — here they all are

  29-07-2026 21:07 via businessinsider.com
  
  2022's "Avatar: The Way of Water" quickly became the third highest-grossing movie of all time.20th Century StudiosOnly six movies released by US studios have ever crossed $2 billion at the box office, without adjusting for inflation.Using data from Box Office Mojo, here are the films to cross that threshold.James Cameron has directed three of the six films.It's a big deal when a movie crosses the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office, but do you know what's even cooler? $2 billion!Only 6 m
  
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• AI and the memory crunch are in focus ahead of Apple earnings and Tim Cook's last call as CEO

  29-07-2026 21:06 via businessinsider.com
  
  Josh Edelson / AFP via Getty ImagesTim Cook's final earnings call as Apple CEO will come on Thursday.The company is the top Mag 7 stock, briefly overtaking Nvidia as the largest company in the world this week.Analysts will be watching for updates on Apple's AI strategy and iPhone pricing in light of the memory crunch. Tim Cook will preside over the last earnings call as Apple's CEO on Thursday, and he'll be heading out on top, with the stock surging in 2026 and jockeying for position as the larg
  
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• Lilian Weng flips from Thinking Machines to OpenAI after saying the startup's pace hurt her health

  29-07-2026 20:57 via businessinsider.com
  
  Lilian Weng, a Thinking Machines Lab cofounder, is returning to OpenAI.Business Wire/AP; Tyler Le/BIThinking Machines Lab cofounder Lilian Weng returns to OpenAI, leading an AI research team.Weng said she left Thinking Machines Lab for health reasons, writing that the gig was grueling.At OpenAI, she'll support the high-stakes push to build AI models that can improve their successors.Lilian Weng, a cofounder of the AI startup Thinking Machines Lab who stepped down this week, is rejoining OpenAI.T
  
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• Ella Langley's megahit 'Choosin' Texas' proves country has become the sound of summer

  29-07-2026 20:54 via businessinsider.com
  
  Ella Langley released her sophomore album "Dandelion" on April 10, 2026.Caylee RobillardElla Langley's hit single "Choosin' Texas" has emerged as 2026's song of the summer."Choosin' Texas" is the third country song in four years to dominate Billboard's summer charts.The pattern reflects how the genre has thrived in the easy-listening streaming era.Nearly eight months into 2026, pop music fans are unusually awash with offerings from A-listers: Harry Styles, Drake, and Ariana Grande have all relea
  
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• 30% savings and an NYC private label: What to know about Mamdani's city-run grocery stores

  29-07-2026 20:22 via businessinsider.com
  
  NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani hopes to save New Yorkers' money with his city-run grocery store plan.Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesZohran Mamdani plans to open five city-run grocery stores by 2029.He announced that core goods will have a 30% discount over traditional private retailers.It's unclear how the city-run stores will impact business for small, local grocers.Zohran Mamdani's chain of city-run grocery stores — one of his most notable campaign promises — will offer kitchen staples at a s
  
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• I'm in over $100,000 in student loan debt, but I'm not using my degrees. I now often wonder if college was worth it.

  29-07-2026 20:13 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author has a large amount of student loan debt.Courtesy of Maria AldrichI always thought college was worth the money, but now I'm in $100,000 of student loan debt.I live under the crushing weight of student loan debt, and it's a constant source of stress.Although I question if college was worth it, I know I wouldn't be where I am today without it.When I was growing up, my mom told me that education is never wasted. I was fortunate to grow up in a household where college was on the table.Havi
  
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• Jersey Mike's is going public. Here are 4 takeaways from its IPO filing, from a $41 million jet to big expansion plans

  29-07-2026 20:03 via businessinsider.com
  
  Jersey Mike's has big expansion plans, according to its IPO prospectus.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesSandwich chain Jersey Mike's is gearing up for an initial public offering on Thursday.It spent $41 million on a jet for its founder and has big expansion plans, according to its IPO prospectus.Here are four interesting tidbits from the restaurant chain's 220-page document.Jersey Mike's IPO is almost here.The restaurant chain said it expects its shares to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Th
  
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• Instant Vortex Plus air fryer review (2026): Is the glass window worth it?

  29-07-2026 20:03 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe Instant Vortex Plus air fryer is one of the best at cooking food evenly and quickly.Jennifer Zyman/Business InsiderThe Instant Vortex Plus air fryer has a 6-quart capacity and a handy ClearCook viewing window. It delivers lightning-fast cook times and features a built-in air filter to reduce odors.It won runner up in our guide to the best air fryers for its speed and even cooking temperatures. When I
  
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• My daughter's squishy toy burst on her legs. We ended up in the emergency room.

  29-07-2026 19:48 via businessinsider.com
  
  Kim Staggs' daughter, Natalee, comforted by her grandma, suffered burns after a squishy exploded in the family's hot car.Courtesy of Kim StaggsKimmie Staggs was horrified when a squishy exploded in her car and burned her daughter.The mom rushed the girl to the ER, where the melted substance was removed from the girl's legs.Staggs is now warning other parents about the risk of heat turning squishies into harmful objects.This story is based on an interview with Kimmie Staggs, 34, a stay-at-home mo
  
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• Disney is ditching Microsoft's GitHub Copilot and adding OpenAI's Codex

  29-07-2026 19:25 via businessinsider.com
  
  Disney is leaning into AI under CEO Josh D'Amaro, but it's dropping Microsoft's GitHub Copilot.Blanca Cruz / AFP via Getty Images; Illustration by Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesDisney plans to dump Microsoft's GitHub Copilot while bringing OpenAI's Codex aboard.Eight Disney employees said they didn't rely on GitHub Copilot, which faces stiff competition.Claude and Cursor have become beloved inside the Mouse House as tech staffers push AI adoption.Disney has decided it no
  
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• Ina Garten's Greek panzanella salad will transport you to Greece, no passport required

  29-07-2026 19:08 via businessinsider.com
  
  I made Ina Garten's Greek panzanella salad, and it's perfect for summer.Nathan Congleton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty ImagesI tried Ina Garten's panzanella salad, which puts a Greek twist on the classic Italian dish.The easy dish features cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and homemade croutons.Garten's salad is juicy, crunchy, fresh, and perfect for summer.As the child of Greek immigrants, the classic Greek salad has always been a staple of my family's dinner ta
  
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