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• Digging into the endowment effect

  11-11-2019 01:00 via warc.com
  
  The “endowment effect” – where someone who owns a good will value it more than someone who does not – has generally been put down to loss aversion, but new research suggests that there may be other explanations at play.
  
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• OpenAI shares its contract language and 'red lines' in agreement with the Department of War

  01-03-2026 02:16 via businessinsider.com
  OpenAI logoSamuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesOpenAI, in a blog post, shared some contract language from its agreement with the Department of War.Its tech can't be used for mass domestic surveillance or autonomous weapons, OpenAI said.OpenAI also said that the government should not label its rival, Anthropic, a supply chain risk.OpenAI says its agreement with the Department of War is "better" and has more safety guardrails than the one Anthropic was blacklisted for refusing to comply with.In
  
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• Satellite photos capture devastation at Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei's residence after US and Israeli strikes

  01-03-2026 01:43 via businessinsider.com
  A cropped photo of the Leadership House in Tehran after the Saturday strikes.Pléiades Neo (c) Airbus DS 2026New satellite images show that the main residence of Iran's supreme leader was heavily damaged in strikes.The photos appear to show smoke rising from the office building of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.Much of the Tehran compound, including trees and several buildings, was devastated.Satellite images captured after Saturday's US and Israeli strikes on Tehran show that the residence of Ira
  
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• The best flea and tick treatments for cats, with guidance from veterinarians

  01-03-2026 01:30 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best flea treatments for cats include prescription and over-the-counter spot-on topical treatments, pills, and collars.Chewy/Business InsiderProtecting your feline's health begins with the best flea and tick treatments for cats. During my eight years as a veterinary assistant in animal hospitals, I helped treat hundreds of cats with fleas. I saw how severe flea infestations can cause painful skin dam
  
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• Claude hits No. 1 on App Store as ChatGPT users defect in show of support for Anthropic's Pentagon stance

  01-03-2026 00:54 via businessinsider.com
  Anthropic's Claude has seen an influx of users defecting from ChatGPTpicture alliance/dpa/picture alliance via Getty ImagesAnthropic's stance against the Pentagon and OpenAI's resulting agreement is shifting the chatbot wars.As some ChatGPT users posted about canceling, Anthropic's Claude over took ChatGPT to hit No. 1 on the App Store.OpenAI said its Pentagon agreement emphasizes human oversight of autonomous weapons and limits mass surveillance.While OpenAI locks down Washington, Anthropic is
  
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• The Best Cordless Drills

  01-03-2026 00:48 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreA cordless drill will serve you well for many home improvement tasks.Black & DeckerThe best cordless drill can provide portability and efficiency, regardless of your skill level or planned project. You might think cordless drills only come in handy for heavy-duty projects, but they're much more versatile. They allow you to create precise holes in wood, metal, or masonry and easily drive and remove th
  
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• Suspected airstrikes force evacuation at Dubai airport as drone debris kills 1 at second UAE hub

  01-03-2026 00:09 via businessinsider.com
  The lines of passengers in Dubai airport on Saturday before the airport was hit.Courtesy of Jaiveer CheemaFour staff were injured after Dubai International Airport was damaged in a Saturday air strike.Falling debris after a drone strike at Zayed International Airport left one dead and seven injured.One passenger told Business Insider they'd received a missile warning before the Dubai incident.One of the world's busiest airports was just evacuated after a suspected air strike, and falling debris
  
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• Air travel has been thrown into chaos with cancellations, diversions, and airspace closures after strikes on Iran

  28-02-2026 23:41 via businessinsider.com
  Iran and the Persian Gulf is home to some of the world's busiest airspace.Flightradar24The US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday morning.Flight-tracking data showed flights clearing out of the airspace.Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest airport for international traffic, has suspended all flights.Some of the world's most congested airspace has been disrupted by the US and Israel's strikes on Iran.Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar have all closed their airspaces. D
  
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• Trump says Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei was killed during strikes on Iran

  28-02-2026 23:36 via businessinsider.com
  Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, led the country for nearly four decades until his death in late February.AHMAD AL-RUBAYE / AFPIranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, Trump said in a Saturday Truth Social post.The US confirmed Khamenei's death after strikes on Iran on Saturday.The US and Israel pushed for Iranian regime change ahead of the strikes on Iran.Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during the massive joint US-Israeli strikes on the countr
  
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• Photos show chaos at airports as passengers are left stranded due to canceled flights

  28-02-2026 22:25 via businessinsider.com
  Passengers at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal on Saturday.ZUMA Press Wire via Reuters ConnectAirports across the Middle East have suspended all flight operations until further notice, leaving many stranded.The US and Israel launched strikes against Iran on Saturday, with Iran launching retaliatory strikes across the region.One Emirates passenger told Business Insider he was stuck on a plane for five hours without food before everyone was deplaned.Travelers are in limbo as airport de
  
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• The US shared a new video of its strikes on Iran showing it launching missiles and blowing up targets

  28-02-2026 21:08 via businessinsider.com
  US Central Command shared footage of strikes on Iranian targets.US Central Command/XThe US shared new video footage from its strikes on Iran.The US and Israel launched strikes with hundreds of aircraft and numerous munitions.The footage includes missiles launched at sea and the destruction of Iranian targetsNew US video footage shows elements of its strikes on Iran, including the launching of missiles and fighters and the destruction of multiple targets.The footage shared by US Central Command o
  
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• Someone asked to switch our business seats on a plane. I said yes, and got to take photos with one of my favorite celebrities.

  28-02-2026 20:38 via businessinsider.com
  Denny Balmaceda was asked to switch seats by a woman on a flight, only to realize it was Keegan-Michael Key's wife.Courtesy of Denny BalmacedaDenny Balmaceda is a 38-year-old fashion designer who flew from Jersey City to San Francisco.A woman asked to switch seats with him so she could sit next to her husband.Denny quickly realized her husband was Keegan-Michael Key.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Denny Balmaceda. It has been edited for length and clarity.In February, I boa
  
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• What to do if you're an American in the Middle East right now

  28-02-2026 20:29 via businessinsider.com
  Traffic gridlock in Tehran on Saturday, February 28, 2026, after Israel and the United States launched strikes on Iran.Majid Asgaripour/ReutersAmericans are being advised to shelter in place in many Middle Eastern countries.The US and Israel struck Iran on Saturday.Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar have closed their airspaces.Americans in many Middle Eastern countries have been advised to shelter in place after the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran on Saturday.The US Department of
  
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• Satellite images show an Iranian warship burning pierside after US and Israeli strikes

  28-02-2026 20:12 via businessinsider.com
  A close-up of a burning frigate at Konarak.Satellite image ©2026 Vantor.Satellite images show an Iranian warship burning after the US and Israel's strikes on Iran.The joint attacks are aimed at decimating Iran's military, Trump said.Other imagery shows drone activity at an Iranian air base.New satellite imagery shows an Iranian warship burning pierside following widespread US and Israeli airstrikes.The imagery, collected Saturday by US spatial intelligence firm Vantor and obtained by Busine
  
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• Israel says 200 fighters struck Iran in the largest air operation in its history

  28-02-2026 20:02 via businessinsider.com
  Israel carried out what it described as its largest-ever air operation.US Air Force photo by William R. LewisIsrael said 200 fighter jets participated in its airstrikes against Iran on Saturday.It marked what Israel said was the "largest" air operation in its history.The strikes were carried out alongside US forces and triggered retaliation from Iran.Roughly 200 fighter jets participated in Israel's widespread airstrikes against Iran on Saturday, the Israeli military said, calling the attack the
  
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• What to watch in markets as Iran attacks stir up 'worst fears' for oil

  28-02-2026 19:54 via businessinsider.com
  Giuseppe CACACE / AFP via Getty ImagesThe US and Israel's attack on Iran is likely to send oil prices sharply higher.A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz would throttle a major global energy supply line.History suggests investors will shelter in safe havens like gold and Treasurys in the coming week.Investors are bracing for the weekend attacks on Iran to ripple through markets. Front and center is the oil market, and the looming threat to energy flows.The Strait of Hormuz is among the wo
  
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• Dispatch from Tel Aviv: Living to the rhythm of the sirens

  28-02-2026 19:50 via businessinsider.com
  Rescue workers arrive on the scene after shrapnel from an intercepted Iranian missile landed on a building in Israel.Oren Ziv/picture alliance via Getty ImagesSirens could be heard throughout Tel Aviv on Saturday morning.Residents only had 60 to 90 seconds' warning, instead of the usual 10 to 15 minutes.The warnings came as Iran launched a counterattack following strikes from US and Israeli forces.TEL AVIV, 7:13 a.m.Sirens can be heard. Rocket alert. A wailing tone settles over the city. Within
  
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• A new US military task force just used its cheap Shahed lookalike drones for the first time to strike Iran

  28-02-2026 19:50 via businessinsider.com
  Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System, or LUCAS, drones.US Central Command photoThe US military attacked Iran on Saturday with its new LUCAS drones.The drones closely resemble the Iranian-made Shahed, which Russia has used to attack Ukraine.The US only recently established its first one-way attack drone squadron in the Middle East.The US military struck Iran on Saturday with drones resembling the kind that Russia routinely deploys against Ukrainian cities.The Low-Cost Unmanned Combat Attack Sys
  
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• As campus tours filled our weekends, we began turning prospective college visits with our teens into family vacations

  28-02-2026 19:02 via businessinsider.com
  We spent so much time touring schools with our kids that we started turning prospective college visits into mini family vacations.Amy BarnesSending two kids to college meant months of driving to and touring campuses as a family.So, I started turning our campus visits into "tour-cations" with day trips and fun local activities.While learning about schools, we spent time together visiting local restaurants and attractions.When our two kids were getting ready to choose their colleges, our family's
  
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• Flight diversion map: See where flights are getting rerouted to in the aftermath of the attacks on Iran

  28-02-2026 18:42 via businessinsider.com
  A list of canceled flights from the main airport in Beirut, Lebanon, on Saturday.Houssam Shbaro/Anadolu via Getty ImagesMore than 100 flights have been diverted to dozens of different destinations after strikes on Iran.Business Insider created a map showing where some of the planes ended up.Muscat, Oman, was the most common destination — but dozens more returned to their origins or unexpected regions.The US and Israel's strikes on Iran have thrown global air travel into chaos.In the afterm
  
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• 'Epic Fury': Video shows US and Israel attacks on Iran as Tehran retaliates

  28-02-2026 18:17 via businessinsider.com
  Explosions were heard in Tehran on Saturday, Feb. 28, as the US and Israel launched a joint "preemptive" attack, called "Epic Fury" by the PentagonIranian forces say they struck a US naval base in Bahrain, as the country launched strikes across the region in retaliation.The attack come amid diplomatic efforts between US and Iranian officials over Iran's nuclear program.Read the original article on Business Insider
  
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• I go clubbing with my 4 daughters in matching outfits. It's got us through hard times.

  28-02-2026 17:55 via businessinsider.com
  Jen Dixon goes dancing with her four daughters.Courtesy of Jen DixonJen Dixon, 56, from Sydney, regularly goes clubbing with her four daughters, ages 19, 21, 23, and 25.They go in matching costumes and sing songs from their favourite shows togetherTheir unique shared passion has gotten them through some dark times and health challengesThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jen Dixon. It has been edited for length and clarity.I go out to nightclubs with my four daughters, and we of
  
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• I almost brushed off sharp stomach pain — it turned out to be stage 3 colon cancer

  28-02-2026 17:25 via businessinsider.com
  Mark Seguin was diagnosed with colon cancer at 35. He's discovered exercise can dramatically reduce the risk of colon cancer recurrence.Courtesy of Mark SeguinA 35-year-old father thought he had appendicitis.Doctors diagnosed him with late-stage colon cancer instead.He has tweaked his diet and exercise routine to reduce his risk of recurrence.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mark Seguin, who was surprise-diagnosed with colon cancer five years ago at age 35. It's been edited
  
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• A dietitian, yoga instructor, and mom of 2 shares how she fills up on protein- and fiber-rich foods during her busy days

  28-02-2026 17:18 via businessinsider.com
  Jamie Mok, a registered dietitian and certified yoga instructor, focuses on eating lots of protein and fiber throughout her day.Jamie MokJamie Mok is a registered dietitian, yoga instructor, and mom of two young kids.She finds creative ways to eat enough protein and vegetables throughout her busy day.Her go-tos include fruit-topped oatmeal, wraps made with leftovers, and simple sheet-pan dinners.Jamie Mok lives a busy life as a registered dietitian, yoga instructor, and mom of two kids under 4.
  
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• Warren Buffett resisted a last-gasp shopping spree in his final weeks as Berkshire Hathaway CEO

  28-02-2026 17:11 via businessinsider.com
  Warren Buffett built his fortune through long-term investing at his firm, Berkshire Hathaway.Johannes EISELE / AFP via Getty ImagesWarren Buffett held tight to the purse strings in his final quarter as Berkshire Hathaway CEO.Berkshire's cash pile grew to a record $373 billion as it sold stocks and refrained from buybacks.Operating profits fell sharply as insurance weakness outweighed strength in other Berkshire units.If you handed most people nearly $400 billion, they'd find plenty of silly ways
  
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• Missiles have been flying in and out of Iran. Trump said US strikes marked the start of 'major combat operations.'

  28-02-2026 16:52 via businessinsider.com
  US and Israeli F-35s flew together during a training exercise. The two countries launched new strikes against Iran using land, air, and sea assets.U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Duncan C. BevanThe US and Israel launched strikes against Iran on Saturday, the two countries announced.President Donald Trump said in a video that the strikes were the start of "major combat operations."The joint strikes come after the US and Israel bombed Iran last summer.The US military fired missiles, drones,
  
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• Here are the weapons America used to strike Iran — and shield against retaliation

  28-02-2026 16:16 via businessinsider.com
  US warships have been involved in air defense operations on Saturday.US Navy photoThe US military used a range of weapons, including missiles and drones, to strike Iran on Saturday.American forces also relied on top air defenses to shoot down Iranian retaliatory strikes.Iran has fired waves of missiles at Israel and other Middle East countries.The US military has been using a mix of missiles and drones to strike Iran and has relied on its top air defenses to protect its Middle East bases from re
  
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• I moved from Los Angeles to Atlanta 3 years ago. Here are 6 things that have surprised me most, so far.

  28-02-2026 16:08 via businessinsider.com
  Although it's taken us time to get used to it, Atlanta has become our home over the past four years.Sahar BishopIn 2022, my partner and I moved from Los Angeles to Atlanta, even though we'd never visited before.I've been pleasantly surprised by how much greenery and outdoor activities the city has.It's been tough adjusting to the lack of sidewalks and differing recycling guidelines in some areas.After a few years of renting in Los Angeles, my partner and I were ready to buy something of our own.
  
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• Greg Abel hails Warren Buffett as a 'very hard act to follow' in his first letter as Berkshire Hathaway CEO

  28-02-2026 16:01 via businessinsider.com
  Greg Abel will make $25 million in cash in his new role.Nati Harnik/AP, FileBrendan McDermid/REUTERSGreg Abel paid homage to Warren Buffett in his first shareholder letter as Berkshire Hathaway CEO.Abel pledged to abide by core Buffett values such as capital discipline and integrity.He celebrated Berkshire's Japanese bets, bemoaned its Kraft Heinz wager, and hailed Ted Weschler.Greg Abel paid tribute to Warren Buffett and reassured Berkshire Hathaway shareholders he wouldn't do anything drastic
  
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• The best umbrellas, tested in heavy rain and wind

  28-02-2026 16:00 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreI tested umbrellas for water coverage, wind resistance, portability, and more. These are my top five picks.Kinsley Searles/Business InsiderI'm a firm believer that rainy days are best spent inside, but when you have no choice but to brave the wet and windy conditions, an umbrella keeps you and your belongings dry and safe. The best umbrellas are strong and portable — and they won't give out on you
  
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