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• Consumers less willing to share data

  15-08-2019 02:00 via warc.com
  Consumers have become less willing to share various points of personal information over the last year, according to a study by the Advertising Research Foundation (ARF), the trade body.Based on an online survey of 1,105 adults, the ARF found that...
  
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• Anderson Cooper is leaving CBS's '60 Minutes' after nearly 2 decades

  17-02-2026 02:24 via businessinsider.com
  Anderson Cooper is leaving CBS's "60 Minutes."John Paul Filo/CBS via Getty ImagesAnderson Cooper is leaving CBS's "60 Minutes" after two decades in the gig.The correspondent said he balanced his CNN and CBS jobs for 20 years.Now, he's quitting one gig to spend more time with his children.Anderson Cooper has called it quits on CBS's "60 Minutes" after nearly two decades with the show.Cooper, who is a political commentator on CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360" and a correspondent on "60 Minutes," said on
  
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• Nvidia was his dream job. An international student facing a visa deadline shares how he landed it.

  17-02-2026 02:01 via businessinsider.com
  Sylendran ArunagiriSylendran ArunagiriSylendran Arunagiri wanted to work at Nvidia, his "dream company."He said the US job market felt far more challenging than what he'd experienced in India.After being rejected for an internship, he reflected on what went wrong — and made a plan.As Sylendran Arunagiri considered moving from India to the US to pursue a master's degree, some friends and mentors advised him to delay his move. They warned that the US tech job market had become too challengin
  
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• Lufthansa can finally sell its tricky new Boeing 787 business class after months of flying it mostly empty

  17-02-2026 01:14 via businessinsider.com
  Lufthansa's new Allegris business class has faced certification issues on the Boeing 787. It appears to have fixed the problem.MICHAELA STACHE/AFP via Getty ImagesLufthansa's Boeing 787 business class debacle is almost over after a yearslong certification delay.The airline has been flying some Dreamliners with only four of the 28 high-dollar seats sold.Lufthansa expects to boost the number of sellable 787 business-class seats to 25 by mid-April.Lufthansa can finally start making money on its Boe
  
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• Billionaire Hyatt chair Thomas Pritzker steps down after Epstein fallout

  17-02-2026 01:05 via businessinsider.com
  Thomas J PritzkerScott Olson/Getty ImagesThomas Pritzker said he is retiring as Hyatt's executive chairman on Monday.Pritzker cited poor judgment over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.Mark Hoplamazian, Hyatt's CEO, was appointed chairman.Thomas Pritzker is stepping down as executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, saying that he "exercised terrible judgment" in maintaining contact with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.The 75-year-old billionaire said he is retiring ef
  
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• 8 luxury basics brands our style editors say are worth the splurge

  17-02-2026 01:00 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreBuck Mason, Jenni Kayne, Eileen FisherThis is not meant to be a flex, only a statement of fact: my skin is easily irritated by cheap polyester. Luxury basics made with Pima cotton, extrafine merino wool, mulberry silk, and other fine fabrics are what I need to dress simply and comfortably.
  Until you feel the difference between natural textiles and synthetic ones, you may not see the point in spending $10
  
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• AI's first wave was about cutting costs. The second wave is about building things we've never seen.

  17-02-2026 00:00 via businessinsider.com
  People watch a surfer riding a wave in Praia do Norte, Nazare, Portugal.PEDRO NUNES/REUTERS"Second Wave" startups use AI to generate fresh revenue sources.Inworld CEO Kylan Gibbs launched a startup accelerator focused on the Second Wave of AI.Startups such as Particle, Luvu, and Status aim to redefine media, fitness, and gaming.For the past three years, AI has been mostly a cost-cutting tool. A growing number of founders and investors are trying to move beyond that era.The next chapter of AI, th
  
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• These are the Top 11 private landowners in the US

  16-02-2026 23:33 via businessinsider.com
  Stanley Kroenke, the late Peter Buck, and John Malone are among the top private landowners in the United States.James Marshall/Drew Angerer/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe Land Report published its annual survey on the top landowners in the US.Billionaire Stanley Kroenke ranked No. 1 with over 2 million acres.The family of Subway cofounder Peter Buck also made the list.Although billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg have expansive portfolios, they're not among the largest landowner
  
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• A venture capital founder just bought Logan Paul's Pokémon card for $16.5 million

  16-02-2026 23:13 via businessinsider.com
  Logan Paul sold his record-breaking Pokémon card, seen here on a diamond chain in his WWE promo material, for a new record on Monday.WWELogan Paul's record-setting Pikachu card just set another one.He sold the Pokémon card at auction on Monday for over $16 million, beating a record he set in 2021.The rare card was bought by AJ Scaramucci, a venture capital founder and son of Anthony Scaramucci.Logan Paul just made millions off a Pokémon card.The influencer turned wrestler so
  
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• Apple takes on YouTube and Spotify with a new video podcast push

  16-02-2026 22:55 via businessinsider.com
  Apple podcastsJakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesApple is rolling out a new video podcast experience to rival YouTube and Spotify.It'll allow Apple Podcasts users to able to switch seamlessly between audio and video.The rollout is expected to take place this spring.Apple is making a bigger push into video podcasts as the medium continues to shift beyond its audio-only roots.The company said in a statement on Monday that it plans to roll out a revamped video experience in Apple Podcasts this
  
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• Did you miss Amtrak's viral 'Trak Suit' launch? You may get another shot.

  16-02-2026 21:03 via businessinsider.com
  A fashion student designed a track suit for Amtrak that was available for a limited time on the rail line's website.AmtrakAmtrak's ''Trak Suit,' designed by a New York School of Design student, was on sale for four days.The limited release, which ended February 2, was popular enough that Amtrak is considering a second run.The rail line is considering mass production with more versions at varying price points.As someone who has spent more than 150 hours on Amtrak trains, let me tell you, comfort
  
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• Final chance to save over 50% on the best Presidents Day mattress sales: Check out our top-tested recs

  16-02-2026 20:50 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSienaIt's the final day of the 2026 Presidents Day mattress sales, marking your last chance for a few months to get a gargantuan saving on a new one. I've seen deals with massive discounts knocking hundreds off the regular prices as competition between mattress brands is at its fiercest on holiday weekends like this.Whether you're in search of an organic mattress option from Avocado or ready to splurge o
  
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• Best Presidents Day sales 2026: Today's top deals

  16-02-2026 20:25 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreAmazon; Fenty; Hoka; Joybird; MonosThe 2026 Presidents Day sales are here with some of the best deals we've seen in months. It's one of the first chances of the year to find a wide variety of categories on offer, with retailers in tech, style, home, beauty, and more participating over the long weekend. I've rounded up the best Presidents Day store sales and deal highlights below, most of which end today.
  
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• Tesla pulls the plug on one-time purchases of FSD

  16-02-2026 18:12 via businessinsider.com
  Edie Leong for The Washington Post via Getty ImagesTesla eliminated the option to purchase Full Self-Driving with a one-time fee over the weekend.Previously, Tesla offered FSD as an $8,000 one-time purchase option.Musk has said he plans to hike FSD subscription prices as its capabilities improve.Tesla has shifted its Full Self-Driving feature to a subscription model.Over the weekend, the company removed the option to purchase the feature in the US via a one-time flat fee of $8,000.For years, Tes
  
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• Sales reps at $11 billion AI startup ElevenLabs have to bring in 20 times their base salary, or they're out — VP says

  16-02-2026 17:52 via businessinsider.com
  ElevenLabs is a $11 billion voice cloning AI startup.Smith Collection/Gado/Getty ImagesElevenLabs set "ruthless" sales quotas for its representatives, one of its execs said.VP Carles Reina said sales reps are expected to meet quotas equivalent to 20 times their base salary.He said ElevenLabs adopts a small team model for higher sales success.At $11 billion AI startup ElevenLabs, the message to sales reps is simple: Hit 20x your base salary, or you're out.Speaking on the 20VC podcast on Friday, C
  
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• OpenAI's OpenClaw hire sparks praise, memes, and rivalry chatter

  16-02-2026 17:43 via businessinsider.com
  Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesOpenAI hired the creator of OpenClaw, Peter Steinberger.The news made waves in the AI community.Some AI leaders took to X to celebrate the news, and others expressed concern.OpenAI announced on Sunday it had hired Peter Steinberger, the creator of OpenClaw. Within hours, the news sent ripples across the AI community, drawing praise from some executives, jabs from rivals, and a flood of memes from engineers watching the talent wars unfold.Steinberger wrote
  
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• 'Eccentric but brilliant': OpenClaw's creator got feedback from Mark Zuckerberg

  16-02-2026 17:43 via businessinsider.com
  Peter Steinberger created AI agent OpenClaw.Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesPeter Steinberger joined OpenAI, but before that he got feedback on OpenClaw from Mark Zuckerberg.OpenClaw, an AI agent, manages tasks and actions for users.Lex Fridman called OpenClaw a major AI moment on his podcast episode interviewing Steinberger.OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger joined OpenAI, according to an X post by Sam Altman on February 15. But before that, Steinberger got feedback on his product from
  
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• I've been running a business with my childhood best friend. We set commandments to make sure our relationship always comes first.

  16-02-2026 17:11 via businessinsider.com
  Ashley Morris bought a restaurant with his best friend.Courtesy of Ashley MorrisAshley Morris knew he wanted to go into business with his best friend.They initially bought a restaurant franchise and later purchased the entire business.They've been operating it together since 2008, scaling from 40 locations to more than 170.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ashley Morris, CEO of Capriotti's. It has been edited for length and clarity.My whole career is based on a love affair wi
  
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• The almost-presidents: 10 Americans who nearly assumed the nation's highest office

  16-02-2026 17:06 via businessinsider.com
  Robert F. Kennedy and Al Gore both almost reached the nation's highest office.Bettmann/Bettmann Archive/Getty Images; Joseph Sohm/ShutterstockThroughout US history, there have been many presidential what-ifs.Several presidents were nearly assassinated, meaning their vice presidents would assume power.Some elections were decided by thin margins, with the runner-up a hair's breadth from victory.From Washington to Trump, 45 distinguished Americans are immortalized on lists displayed in history clas
  
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• Everything we know about Christian Lee Hutson, who married 'Stranger Things' star Maya Hawke in surprise Valentine's Day wedding

  16-02-2026 16:50 via businessinsider.com
  Maya Hawke and Christian Lee Hutson.Bruce Glikas/WireImage/GettyMaya Hawke and Christian Lee Hutson got married on Saturday.The "Stranger Things" star and musician had been linked for years.Hutson is known for his folk music, which is produced by Grammy-winner Phoebe Bridgers.Love was certainly in the air this Valentine's Day as "Stranger Things" star Maya Hawke married musician Christian Lee Hutson on Saturday.The duo tied the knot at St. George's Episcopal Church in New York City. Guests inclu
  
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• 20 big cities that will become affordable in 2026, according to Zillow

  16-02-2026 16:37 via businessinsider.com
  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Sean Pavone/ShutterstockA Zillow analysis forecasts 20 out of the 50 largest metros will become more affordable in 2026.The Midwest has the most entries and remains a firm candidate for most affordable region in the US.Home prices are staying firm, but a drop in mortgage rates will give buyers more power in 2026.Relief for homebuyers is on the horizon in 2026.Zillow analyzed 50 of the largest US metros and found that 20 of them will become affordable by the end of 2026.
  
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• The best cooling comforters for hot sleepers, tested and reviewed

  16-02-2026 16:30 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreWe tested a series of the best cooling comforters to help hot sleepers find comfortable and cozy blankets that won't leave them sweating.Suzy Hernandez/Business InsiderNo matter the time of year, being a hot sleeper means tossing and turning, doing your absolute best to get to sleep while sweat beads on your forehead. If you tend to overheat at night, I recommend investing in a lightweight, breathable co
  
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• I work at my mother's company alongside my sister. Working in the family business isn't always easy, but I love the job security.

  16-02-2026 16:17 via businessinsider.com
  The author (right) works at the family business with his sister (left).Courtesy of Teddy RainvilleI never wanted to work in the family business, but I started working for my mom's company anyway.I work alongside my sister and under our mom, which can get difficult at times.But I love working with my family, and I'm gaining confidence for whatever is next.Working with my family full time was not something I had pictured for myself growing up. Even when I was given a chance to sit down and learn t
  
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• Nvidia: A complete guide to the hardware company behind the AI boom

  16-02-2026 16:12 via businessinsider.com
  The Nvidia logo on a sign in front of the company's headquarters in Santa Clara, California.Smith Collection/Gado/Getty ImagesNvidia is the first company to hit $5 trillion in market cap.The chipmaker is leading the AI boom, with shares surging by more than 1000% since ChatGPT's launch.CEO Jensen Huang's leadership and innovative products are part of Nvidia's success.Nvidia has been around for over three decades, but the chipmaker became a household name only in the past few years.In October 202
  
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• US presidents ranked by their approval ratings when they left office

  16-02-2026 16:07 via businessinsider.com
  President Donald Trump faced the second-highest disapproval rating of the past 70 years when he left the White House in 2021.SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty ImagesGallup is ending its presidential approval poll after nearly 90 years of measuring public opinion.Only 36% of Americans approve of Trump's performance in his second term, per Gallup's latest polls.Bill Clinton had the highest approval ratings when he left the Oval Office.For nearly 90 years, the Gallup presidential approval polls have measur
  
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• The best dog beds, tested and reviewed

  16-02-2026 15:30 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreOur favorite dog beds include memory foam bolster beds and plush, round calming styles.Lisa Sabatini; Alex Rennie/Business InsiderThe best dog beds give pups a cozy, secure place to rest, but finding one they'll actually love can take some thought. Veterinarians say comfort should be the top priority when choosing a bed for your dog. Beds with bolsters and supportive memory foam inserts are especially he
  
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• I thrived in San Francisco, but I'm happier living in the California countryside. It feels like a great place to age.

  16-02-2026 15:20 via businessinsider.com
  As much as I enjoyed living in San Francisco, I have found my perfect home in the California countryside. Scott Padgett/Getty ImagesI've spent a lot of my life in big cities and enjoyed building my career in San Francisco.By 2021, I'd moved to a smaller city in the Southern California countryside to get more space. Living somewhere more remote has been mostly great, and I can see myself getting old here. When I moved to San Francisco almost 13 years ago, I never imagined how much it would help m
  
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• Inside the career rise of Sundar Pichai, Google and Alphabet's current CEO

  16-02-2026 15:10 via businessinsider.com
  Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai is leading the company through the AI arms race.CAMILLE COHEN/AFP via Getty ImagesAlphabet CEO Sundar Pichai is one of the world's highest-paid execs, earning $226 million in 2022.Pichai has been at Google since 2004, becoming its CEO in 2015 and Alphabet's CEO in 2019.In the role, Pichai has reorganized Google's workforce, issued mass layoffs, and emphasized AI.Sundar Pichai has had a meteoric rise since joining Google as a 31-year-old product manager in 2004.In the 1
  
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• See how presidents' official White House portraits have changed over the last 100 years

  16-02-2026 15:02 via businessinsider.com
  Donald Trump's new White House portrait.Official White House photo by Daniel TorokThe White House released a new official portrait of President Donald Trump in June.The dramatically lit photo shows Trump against a dark backdrop with a serious expression.Unlike most contemporary presidential portraits, the background doesn't include an American flag.President Donald Trump's official White House portrait does not feature an American flag in the background — it's the first presidential photo
  
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• After living in Denver for 6 years, I decided it wasn't for me. Now, it's one of my favorite places to visit.

  16-02-2026 14:47 via businessinsider.com
  I moved out of Denver after six years, but I still love visiting.Emily HartI lived in Denver for six years, and although I liked the city, it wasn't the right home for me.Now, I live about 40 miles away and love visiting Denver for a day trip or staycation.Between a thriving arts scene and several sports teams, there's always something to do in the city.When I moved from Louisiana to Denver in my late 20s, I was drawn to the big — but not too big — city with easy access to the mounta
  
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