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• CRYPTO INSIDER: Bitcoin keeps on tanking

  08-03-2018 19:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  Welcome to Crypto Insider, Business Insider’s roundup of all the bitcoin and cryptocurrency news you need to know today. Sign up here to get this email delivered direct to your inbox.
  Bitcoin continues to plummet Thursday, down another 6% near $9,300 the day after it lost nearly 10% thanks to malicious activity on the Binance exchange and another stern warning from the Securities and Exchange Commission. 
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• I'm a single woman who grew up shopping at Aldi. Here are 11 items I always add to my cart.

  27-06-2026 13:57 via businessinsider.com
  
  I love stocking up on my favorite grocery staples at Aldi.Kachelle PratcherI've been shopping at Aldi my entire life and buy most of my grocery staples there.For breakfast, I always grab Chobani yogurt, honey-wheat bread, and Goldhen eggs.When I need an easy dinner, I get Mama Cozzi's take-and-bake pizza or a Giovanni Rana pasta dish.Aldi has been a staple in my family for as long as I can remember.When I was a kid, my family went there for great deals on store-brand items. But now that I'm an a
  
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• A US Army commander used attack drones and C4-packed robots to clear a deadly breach before soldiers even got in the fight

  27-06-2026 13:57 via businessinsider.com
  
  The recent JRTC rotation saw soldiers using various types of drones to target a fortified enemy position.US Army photo by Spc. Sandy Vera VazquezA US Army company commander used attack drones and ground robots to clear a breach.Dozens of drones hit enemy mines, trenches, and barriers before two C4-packed ground robots finished the job.The mission acted as a drone contact layer, putting the systems ahead of soldiers.At a recent exercise at Fort Polk, Louisiana, a US Army company commander used at
  
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• My daughter forgot her passport for our trip to the Turks & Caicos. I went on the trip without her.

  27-06-2026 13:47 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author went on a trip without her daughter.Courtesy of Cheryl MaguireMy daughter and I had a mother-daughter trip planned from Boston to the Turks & Caicos.But she realized she had forgotten her passport in New York City.I went on the trip without her and felt guilty, but I made the most of it.I wasn't supposed to go alone.My 21-year-old daughter and I had planned to travel to the Turks & Caicos together for a hotel's grand reopening. To heighten the fun, we were going to do a nostal
  
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• My parents moved in with us before my dad got sick. It made all the difference when he passed.

  27-06-2026 13:31 via businessinsider.com
  
  Justin Murphy (right) and his father.Courtesy of Justin MurphyIn 2023, Justin Murphy's parents moved into his Orlando home with his wife and two children.Living together allowed Murphy and his family to be with his father during his final moments.Murphy still lives with his mom and says living in a multi-generational home made his family closer.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Justin Murphy, 35, the co-owner of real estate brokerage Multi Gen Living Group. The conversation h
  
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• I tried to be a '90s butter mom.' I'm now a more present parent, but it also reminded me that social media is idealized.

  27-06-2026 13:07 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author tried the "90s butter mom" parenting trend for a month.Courtesy of Annabel LeeI tried the "90s butter mom" parenting trend for a month.During that time, I cooked more, spent less time online, and tried to embrace the joy of parenting.Overall, the charm of the trend lies in the nostalgia and the reminder to be present with our kids.My parenting style can be described as a tired mother, trying her best. My approach is mostly gentle and laid-back, with flashes of Type-A-style organizatio
  
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• Why World Cup grass will travel hundreds of miles in refrigerated trucks before kickoff

  27-06-2026 12:48 via businessinsider.com
  
  Sarah Stier - FIFA/FIFA via Getty ImagesThe 2026 World Cup requires consistent grass surfaces to provide optimal playing conditions.Experts grow grass on plastic to maintain roots, ensuring smooth pitches in varied climates.Sometimes grass is transported over 1,000 miles to reach stadiums across the country.The most important piece of World Cup infrastructure may be one that most fans barely notice: the pitch, the carefully engineered surface of grass and synthetic fibers beneath the players' fe
  
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• At Cannes Lions, summer fashion mirrored marketers' renewed emphasis on creative credibility

  27-06-2026 12:41 via businessinsider.com
  
  Joi-Marie McKenzie/Business InsiderThis post originally appeared in the BI Today newsletter.You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here.Cannes Lions LewksCreative credibility reigned supreme this week at Cannes Lions, the big marketing conference that drew more than 13,000 marketers, creators, celebrities, and tech professionals in France.And as many attendees floated between brand activations on the beach, panels — whether attending or participating — walking the ve
  
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• 'Talladega Nights' director Adam McKay had a sequel idea. Here's why it didn't get off the ground.

  27-06-2026 12:24 via businessinsider.com
  
  (L-R) Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly in "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby."SonyAdam McKay revealed details about his never-made "Talladega Nights" sequel idea.Ricky Bobby would have become an F1 driver.McKay and Will Ferrell instead decided to make "Step Brothers."When "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" opened in theaters in 2006, the movie became an instant classic thanks to its memorable one-liners like "Baby Jesus" and "Shake and Bake," along with introducing the world
  
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• My kids' summer schedule includes both fun and chores. We get the boring stuff done first.

  27-06-2026 12:12 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author's kids do chores before their fun summer activities.Courtesy of Bethaney PhillipsBefore the end of the school year, my kids kept talking about sleeping in and video games. I wanted them to know their summer would have a little more structure than that.Their summer schedule includes both fun and chores, and we do chores first. In the weeks before school was out, my two kids, now 9 and 7, started talking about their summers. It was a commentary about sleeping in, watching constant TV, a
  
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• A chef-turned nutrition scientist eats 30g of fiber a day. She shared her go-to breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

  27-06-2026 11:52 via businessinsider.com
  
  Emily Leeming is a dietitian and nutrition scientist.Haarala HamiltonThe nutrition researcher and dietitian, Emily Leeming, eats around 30 grams of fiber a day.She prioritizes fiber because it's important for a healthy heart, gut, and cholesterol levels.Leeming often eats a savory breakfast of black beans and eggs.Emily Leeming makes eating enough fiber a priority.As a dietitian, microbiome researcher, and author of "Fiber Power," she knows just how important the hearty stuff is for our health.
  
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• I tried DoorDash's new AI search. As a home cook, this feature won me over.

  27-06-2026 11:48 via businessinsider.com
  
  DoorDash unveiled its Ask DoorDash AI search tool earlier this month.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesRetailers and delivery services are adding AI tools to their apps and websites.One of the newest, Ask DoorDash, aims to make ordering groceries easier.I tried Ask DoorDash and found its recipe suggestions especially helpful as a home cook."What's for dinner?" is a question AI can now answer.One of DoorDash's newest features lets users create an order using an AI chat. Customers generally describe what they
  
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• 3 charts to understand the stock market's 'mega rotation' out of tech

  27-06-2026 11:45 via businessinsider.com
  
  Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesMega-cap tech stocks have struggle as investors pivot to other areas of the market.Piper Sandler's top market technician says recent moves reflect a "mega rotation" underway. Investors are rotating out of overheated tech names into overlooked value sectors.The tech sector had a rough week, but resilience in other areas of the market show a broad rotation is underway amid growing fatigue in some hot investment themes. Beyond tech, other parts of the market held up
  
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• 4 iconic American CEOs are on the way out. Meet the nuts-and-bolts leaders taking their place.

  27-06-2026 11:43 via businessinsider.com
  
  From left: Greg Abel, John Ternus, John Furner, and Josh D'Amaro.Getty ImagesWarren Buffett, Tim Cook, Bob Iger, and Doug McMillon are making way for a new crop of CEOs.The new bosses of Berkshire Hathaway, Apple, Disney, and Walmart are nuts-and-bolts leaders.But management gurus say that nailing the details isn't enough to succeed as a CEO.Four iconic American CEOs are making way for a new generation of business leaders.Warren Buffett, Bob Iger, and Doug McMillon have stepped down from the top
  
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• A cardiologist said 3 foods that seem healthy could be harming your heart

  27-06-2026 11:36 via businessinsider.com
  
  Dr. Kyla Lara-Breitinger, a cardiologist at the Mayo Clinic, said your daily food choices can help or hurt your heart over time.Mayo ClinicA cardiologist said people often mistake high-sugar and high-fat foods as healthy.Too much processed "health" food can raise the risk of heart attack or stroke over time.You don't need to cut out all unhealthy foods, but be aware of the biggest culprits for a healthier heart.Some of your favorite so-called health foods could be setting you up for heart proble
  
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• Insiders from Perplexity, Kalshi, Replit, and more share how to get a job at a buzzy startup

  27-06-2026 11:33 via businessinsider.com
  
  Bloomberg/ Getty ImagesStartups can be attractive to job seekers, as they offer the potential to generate significant wealth.Founders, recruiters, and hiring managers shared how to boost your shot at getting hired.The culture at a fast-growing company can be unique, so it's important to do your homework.For many job seekers, startups hold a special allure.There's the chance to help build something from the ground up, gain experience that might take years to acquire at a larger company, and, if t
  
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• Bad investing advice and social media scams drove 2 Gen Z investors to start their own trading platform

  27-06-2026 11:30 via businessinsider.com
  
  Photo 1: Ivan Patriki; Photo 2: Carson HeinThe founders of QuantMap say they want to democratize quant research. They saw a need for better tools as bad investing advice and scams proliferated on social media. Founder Carson Hein says they aim for transparency by showing what their platform can do via live trading on Discord. The rise of the "finfluencer" has been well documented, but Ivan Patriki and Carson Hein say the bad advice and scams that unsuspecting traders stumble into have not. An ac
  
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• I took a sweat test at Gatorade's elite sports lab. It revealed 3 hydration mistakes I was making.

  27-06-2026 11:17 via businessinsider.com
  
  The Gatorade Sports Science Institute offers exercise testing for elite athletes. I put my sweat to the test as an amateur roller derby athlete.Clark Hodgin for BI"It's HOW hot in here?"I'm no stranger to sweating. As a competitive roller derby athlete, I spend hours a week racing around the track and smashing into my friends (and rivals), often amid sweltering NYC summers.But this time, I was locked in, literally harnessed to a giant industrial-looking cardio machine at the high-tech Gatorade S
  
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• Google was the dream job in tech. These workers decided to leave anyway.

  27-06-2026 11:15 via businessinsider.com
  
  Bushra Amiwala (left), Yousuf Imran (center), and Taylor M. LaSane (right) each left Google to pursue new opportunities.Bushra Amiwala (left), Yousuf Imran (center), and Taylor M. LaSane (right)For years, Google was considered perhaps the best job in tech. The company built a reputation for generous benefits, pay, and the opportunity to work on products used by billions of people.It remains a dream employer for many, but the AI boom has created new opportunities beyond Big Tech — and it's
  
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• 'Godfather of SaaS' says he's only interested in investing in companies that are in the office 6 days a week

  27-06-2026 11:13 via businessinsider.com
  
  SaaStr founder Jason Lemkin said he won't invest in companies that don't require full-time in-office work.Jason LemkinJason Lemkin, known to some as the Godfather of SaaS, says you can't get truly rich working from home."I want small, high paid teams that work in the office over six days a week," Lemkin said.Lemkin said he agreed with Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen who compared remote work to "white-collar fraud."Jason Lemkin, known to some as the Godfather of SaaS, says people who want to work in t
  
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• AllianceBernstein's CEO says you should be worried about an AI bubble

  27-06-2026 11:10 via businessinsider.com
  
  Taurat Hossain for BIIn spite of the hype around artificial intelligence, not all executives are all that enamored by the hottest technology since the internet. A recent NBER study showed that about 90% of 6,000 C-Suite professionals report that AI has had "no impact on employment or productivity" over the last three years.Data from Deloitte shows that only 10% of executives are currently seeing a return on their AI investment, and many think it will be at least a few years before it pays off. S
  
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• I'm Nicky Hilton. I live between London and NYC, take 3 baths a day, and always call my mom.

  27-06-2026 11:05 via businessinsider.com
  
  Winnie Au for BIThis as-told-to essay is based on an in-person conversation with 42-year-old Nicky Hilton, the socialite and cofounder of personalized jewelry company theo grace, who is based between London and New York. It has been edited for length and clarity.I've been in the fashion world since I was 17. I studied at FIT, and, as a member of the Hilton family, grew up around the industry.I've worked with lots of brands, but theo grace, my personalized jewelry brand, is different. It's the fi
  
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• Even $100 more expensive, Apple's MacBook Neo still offers great bang for your buck

  27-06-2026 11:04 via businessinsider.com
  
  A shopper tries out the MacBook Neo, which now costs $699 — or $599 for students — after Apple's memory-related price hikes.credit should read LONG WEI/ Feature China/Future Publishing via Getty ImagesApple's MacBooks now cost $100 to $300 more after memory shortage-related price increases.While the hikes could dissuade shoppers from the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro lineups, the Neo remains a solid value.The Neo offers Apple's premium build quality and app ecosystem — plus stude
  
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• A relationship banker and a risk manager: Meet the two candidates vying to succeed JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon

  27-06-2026 10:54 via businessinsider.com
  
  Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh are the two frontrunners in the race to succeed Jamie Dimon.JPMorganJPMorgan named Troy Rohrbaugh and Doug Petno co-presidents, making them the frontrunners in the CEO race.Though they co-led the investment bank, Rohrbaugh and Petno have distinct strengths.Here's a guide to the two top contenders, one a great risk manager, the other a client confidant.And then there were two.JPMorgan elevated Troy Rohrbaugh and Doug Petno to co-presidents on Thursday, the clearest s
  
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• Inside the specially-modified Airbus jet built for the world's longest flights

  27-06-2026 10:48 via businessinsider.com
  
  Qantas' specially modified Airbus A350 is optimized for range endurance and passenger health on flights lasting up to 22 hours.AirbusQantas unveiled its first custom Airbus A350-1000ULR for "Project Sunrise."It will fly a new 22-hour nonstop route between Sydney and London starting next year.The modified A350 features luxury cabins, a wellness zone, and advanced fuel systems.Australia's national carrier is preparing to launch new 10,000-mile flights that could last up to 22 hours nonstop —
  
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• Microsoft's Satya Nadella says every company should build its own AI model

  27-06-2026 10:41 via businessinsider.com
  
  Microsoft CEO Satya NadellaGeorge Chan/Getty ImagesSatya Nadella said firms should create AI models tailored to their unique business needs.Microsoft is embracing a multi-model AI strategy, hosting diverse models on its Azure AI Foundry.Nadella warns of economic risks if AI models are concentrated in the hands of a few companies.If you own a company, Satya Nadella thinks you should build your own AI.In an interview that went live Friday, Microsoft's CEO told Yash Patil, cofounder of Applied Comp
  
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• The California billionaire tax is headed to the ballot. The ultrawealthy are bracing for what comes next.

  27-06-2026 06:01 via businessinsider.com
  
  The proposed billionaire tax is set to appear on the California ballot in November.Caroline Brehman/Bloomberg/Getty ImagesCalifornia's proposed billionaire tax is headed to the ballot in November.Billionaires are bracing for the possible 5% tax, and could leave the state even if it doesn't pass.The measure is expected to draw a pricey campaign fight and, if passed, legal challenges.The California wealth tax is one step closer to becoming reality.The proposed tax measure, which would require bill
  
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• Buy in bulk to save this Prime Day: dish soap, cleaning essentials, and more

  27-06-2026 05:18 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreAmazon/Business InsiderSummer's best sale is coming to a close as Prime Day's final hours dwindle. Something we here on Insider Reviews always remind our readers is to keep the little things in mind during events like these. Sure, you can save big on TVs and air fryers, but necessities like paper towels and dish soap are also on sale right now. That's why we've rounded up the best Prime Day bulk buy deal
  
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• Bodycam footage of Domo CEO's DUI arrest

  27-06-2026 04:15 via businessinsider.com
  
  Police bodycam footage shows the moments after Domo CEO Joshua James was arrested on suspicion of DUI. Authorities said James left the roadway and hit a mailbox. In the video, officers question him at the scene before telling him he would be charged with DUI and leaving the roadway.Read the original article on Business Insider
  
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• Best Prime Day 2026 deals: Reddit's top-rated picks

  27-06-2026 03:13 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreOur editors agree with many of the Prime Day deals picks we found on notoriously discerning Reddit threads.Sally Kaplan/Business InsiderThousands of Amazon Prime Day deals are still live ahead of the sale's end tonight. If you're overwhelmed and frantically sifting through discounted items, we're here to tell you that not every markdown is worth your time, let alone your money.To add another layer to our
  
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