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• EasyJet, Twitter, Uber: Everything that matters this morning

  25-09-2017 08:50
  EasyJet and Dyson explore electric models
  Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important part of companies’ business models – something that is particularly prevalent in the automotive industry.
  EasyJet is now also joining the ranks, as it unveiled plans to develop commercial passenger planes powered by electric batteries instead of conventional aero engines.
  The airline wants the proposed planes to fly passengers on its short-haul routes, possibly within 10-20 years. The proto
  
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• The newest luxury hotel amenity isn't a spa. It's Pilates.

  03-07-2026 11:31 via businessinsider.com
  
  Luxury hotels are adding reformer Pilates studios to their properties to keep up with the booming wellness trend.Ritz CarltonLuxury hotels are adding Pilates studios to attract Gen Z and millennial travelers seeking wellness.The Aster in LA offers complimentary reformer Pilates classes, boosting guest experience and value.The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne partnered with Tremble for a new Pilates studio, enhancing the local community.Photographer and art director Bukunmi Grace was between work trips
  
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• The world got 11% richer last year. Most people didn't.

  03-07-2026 11:26 via businessinsider.com
  
  Growing wealth inequality has spurred protests against the ultrawealthy, including outside the Jeff Bezos-sponsored Met Gala this year.Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesGlobal wealth surged by 11% last year, yet wealth disparity grew, according to a new UBS report.In the US, average wealth per adult was nearly $700,000, compared with a median of about $70,000.The data demonstrates the persisting K-shaped economy.The good news: The world got a lot richer last year. The bad news: You probably didn't.Perso
  
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• Inexpensive new cars are rare, but these models still start under $25,000

  03-07-2026 11:19 via businessinsider.com
  
  The average transaction price for a new car has rocketed past $50,000 again.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesNew cars are expensive.Data from Cox Auto shows that only 20 vehicle models had an average transaction price under $30,000.We compiled a list of the 11 lowest-priced cars (before dealer mark-ups and delivery fees) today.Need a fresh set of wheels? Well, it's a tough time to buy an affordable car.In April, the average list price for a new vehicle accelerated past $50,000, per CarGurus.High prices are
  
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• A VP of talent at Google's Wiz shares tips for getting hired at a late-stage startup

  03-07-2026 11:18 via businessinsider.com
  
  Illustration by Avishek Das/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesWiz was acquired by Google this year. A talent leader said Wiz has since seen a jump in job apps.After being bought by a large company, late-stage ventures can offer more resources than younger startups.What startups value most in candidates tends to shift as they mature, the talent leader said.A blockbuster acquisition, IPO, or funding round can turn a startup into a hiring magnet. It can also change what it takes to land a job
  
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• When I lost access to Fable, I had a backup plan. Now that it's back, I'm even more certain that my fail-safe strategy works.

  03-07-2026 11:17 via businessinsider.com
  
  MTStock Studio/Getty ImagesAnthropic has restored access to Fable 5 after the White House cut foreign access last month.UK-based business owner Sean McDonnell was mid-task with the model when foreign access was blocked.He is back to using the AI model and said having backup plans for AI disruptions is key.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sean McDonnell, 43, who lives in England. McDonnell is the founder of the web design company Kaizen and the SaaS website Consigns. The foll
  
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• These celebrities are protecting their likenesses from AI — one trademark at a time

  03-07-2026 11:13 via businessinsider.com
  
  Celebrities like Matthew McConaughey and Taylor Swift have filed trademark applications to protect their likenesses.Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for SiriusXM; Gareth Cattermole/TAS24/Getty ImagesCelebrities are filing trademark applications to protect themselves in the AI era.Some are concerned about AI stealing their likeness, voice, or iconic phrases without consent.Celebrities like Taylor Swift and Jeremy Clarkson were the subject of deepfake images.The phrase "imitation is the sincerest form
  
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• Blackstone's AI push comes with one very human requirement: endless meetings

  03-07-2026 11:12 via businessinsider.com
  
  Sophia Oguri is an applied AI engineer, helping drive the AI transformation across Blackstone.Blackstone.Blackstone's applied AI engineers drive AI transformation across the firm's investors' processes.The job requires technical building skills, but also lots of meetings to keep everyone aligned.Sophia Oguri walked us through what it's like to work in applied AI at Blackstone.Sophia Oguri is on the front lines of Blackstone's AI transformation.Blackstone is one of the biggest backers of the AI b
  
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• I tested a $125,000 robot with silicone flesh. Its jokes felt more human than anything else.

  03-07-2026 11:11 via businessinsider.com
  
  Me with Realbotix's humanoid, Aria. Her magnetic face is a little askew; normally, it's more natural-looking.Business InsiderRealbotix's humanoid robots are designed to be highly realistic.I visited the company's headquarters in Las Vegas to see for myself.Aria, the robot, surprised me with her sense of humor, but struggled with emotional awareness.When I walked into Realbotix's headquarters in Las Vegas, technicians crowded around humanoid robots fresh from a trade show, replacing worn motors a
  
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• Uber salaries revealed: See how much the ride-hailing company pays product managers, software engineers, and others

  03-07-2026 11:06 via businessinsider.com
  
  Uber has filed fewer H-1B visa applications so far this year, according to federal data.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesUber is hiring in the US, though it's pulled back on visa applications for foreign workers.Software engineers can make base salaries of up to $410,000, according to federal data.Here's what Uber pays some of its tech workers, from product managers to data scientists.Uber is hiring even as artificial intelligence and work visa restrictions reshape the US tech workforce.The ride-haili
  
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• Rural Americans say they're worried AI data centers will drain their wallets

  03-07-2026 11:04 via businessinsider.com
  
  Many rural Americans are resisting data center developments.UCG/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesMany rural Americans are worried about the boom in AI data center construction.A survey found that rising electricity costs are among their biggest concerns.Gov. Greg Abbott said AI data centers should be prohibited from rural Texas neighborhoods.AI data center developers love rural America. The feeling, though, isn't mutual.Americans living in rural areas are more concerned about the effec
  
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• See the 10 longest airline routes in the world, ranked by distance

  03-07-2026 11:01 via businessinsider.com
  
  Singapore Airlines holds the title for flying the world's longest airline routes — but not for long.Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesThe world's new longest flight will be 22 hours from Sydney to London starting in October 2027.Qantas' new routes will dethrone Singapore Airlines' 19-hour flights to New York and New Jersey.Ultra-long-haul flights are gaining popularity as travelers prefer nonstop routes over layovers.The world's longest flights are getting even longer.Australian fl
  
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• An investor who navigated multiple financial meltdowns sees trouble ahead for prediction markets

  03-07-2026 11:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  Alex Kent/The Washington Post via Getty ImagesThomas Braziel is skeptical of the prediction market boom. The investor expects shifting political winds to bring more regulation for Kalshi and Polymarket.Tighter rules on what people can bet on would be a blow to their businesses. Thomas Braziel has had front row seats to a lot of the upheavals that have rocked markets over the years, and he says the good times in prediction markets today could change on a dime. The distressed asset investor's firm
  
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• Americans spend a lot of time sleeping, working, and relaxing. Take our quiz to see how you compare.

  03-07-2026 10:59 via businessinsider.com
  
  Sleep, work, and leisure are three of the biggest ways Americans use their time.Getty ImagesFrom work to making meals and taking care of children, Americans can accomplish a lot in a day.The latest American Time Use Survey results showed how people spent their time in 2025.Take this quiz to see how your day compares.What do you spend your day doing?The Bureau of Labor Statistics published new results from the 2025 American Time Use Survey, showing how many hours a day, on average, were spent doi
  
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• A new OpenAI hire breaks down her 57-interview job hunt

  03-07-2026 10:30 via businessinsider.com
  
  A new OpenAI hire says she was "stressed" and "miserable" during her exhaustive job search.Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesAlisa Liu recently got hired as a researcher by OpenAI after an exhaustive job search.She detailed her experience in a blog post, saying she endured 57 interviews across 11 companies."I was stressed, miserable, and not functioning in other parts of my life for several months," Liu said.Before landing a coveted AI researcher role at ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, one recent new
  
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• What to expect at national parks this summer: big crowds, fewer reservation rules, and a less predictable visit

  03-07-2026 10:11 via businessinsider.com
  
  People gather at Glacier Point to watch the sun set over Half Dome in Yosemite National ParkEric Thayer/Los Angeles Times via Getty ImagesNational parks have fewer staff and fewer reservation rules this summer.Parks like Yosemite have already experienced long lines and crowding this year.Park advocates say to be prepared to wait if you're visiting a busy park and have a backup plan.The National Park Service is heading into peak summer with fewer permanent staff and looser crowd-control rules at
  
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• The AI infrastructure boom is sending these 5 stocks soaring

  03-07-2026 09:59 via businessinsider.com
  
  Japan has emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI infrastructure boom.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesAI's biggest winners extend far beyond Silicon Valley's household names.Hardware suppliers are soaring as spending on AI infrastructure accelerates.Asian manufacturers dominate the world's best-performing non-US stocks.The AI trade has spread well beyond Silicon Valley.While Nvidia and the Magnificent Seven dominate headlines, many of this year's biggest stock winners are the companies suppl
  
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• Ukraine says it's buying 100 Patriot missiles using $1 billion in EU loans

  03-07-2026 07:33 via businessinsider.com
  
  A Patriot missile launcher of the German Armed Forces stands at an airport.Michael Fischer/picture alliance via Getty ImagesUkraine says it's getting a $1 billion loan from the EU to buy 100 Patriot missiles.It's been desperately trying to procure more interceptors to counter Russia's growing missile strikes.Roughly 800 to 850 Patriot missiles are made per year, expected to rise above 1,000 by 2027.Ukraine's defense ministry said on Thursday that it's purchasing around 100 Patriot missiles with
  
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• Maria Sharapova says she started preparing for retirement years before leaving tennis

  03-07-2026 07:33 via businessinsider.com
  
  Maria Sharapova says she used breaks from tennis to prepare for her second act.Kate Green/Getty Images for Cannes LionsMaria Sharapova says she started preparing for her second act years before leaving tennis."I recognized from an early age that as a woman, my career would end much sooner than in other professions," she said.Sharapova said she used time off from tennis to take business courses and do internships.Maria Sharapova, 39, says she used injuries and time off from tennis to prepare for
  
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• A heat dome threatens the Fourth of July weekend with extreme temps and power strain

  03-07-2026 06:54 via businessinsider.com
  
  Temperatures are set to rise as a heat dome forms over parts of the US.Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesA heat dome is sending temperatures soaring in parts of the central and eastern US.The extreme temperatures come just around the corner from the Fourth of July holiday weekend.High electricity use is straining the grid, and Chicago residents are being told to reduce consumption.An intense heat dome is building across parts of the US ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend.People in central and ea
  
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• Waymo robotaxis have a few easter eggs to look out for during your Fourth of July ride

  03-07-2026 06:02 via businessinsider.com
  
  Waymo is celebrating the Fourth of July with custom wraps and in-car experiences.Courtesy WaymoWaymo makes slight adjustments to the in-car experience to celebrate holidays.For the Fourth of July, the company is deploying themed wrapped cars and a custom in-car display.Waymo has surprised riders before for holiday celebrations, including an April Fool's joke.Waymo's robotaxis are getting festively patriotic for America's Independence Day this weekend.On the Fourth of July, riders will be greeted
  
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• Bootcamps, work trials, token burn: Inside the recruiting practices at the hottest AI coding startups

  03-07-2026 06:01 via businessinsider.com
  
  Credit: Getty Images; Jenny Chang-Rodriguez/BIAI coding startups like Cognition and Base44 are using unconventional methods to attract top talent.Execs are scouting platforms like X and GitHub for experienced, undiscovered engineers.Candidates can expect multi-day trials and the freedom to use AI in interviews.They seem like any other tech company: cracked founders, sky-high valuations, and minimalistic Silicon Valley offices.But getting into this group of AI startups is no easy feat.As competit
  
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• Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donate $26 million to handpicked charities ahead of expected MSG wedding

  03-07-2026 04:42 via businessinsider.com
  
  Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift attend the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for iHeartRadioTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce donate $26 million to charities before their NYC wedding.The couple's donations support charities in areas like New York, Kansas City, and Rhode Island.Swift and Kelce's philanthropy mostly consists of food banks and education instituitions.Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are marking one of the potentially biggest weeks of their relationship with a major phil
  
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• Jensen Huang's iconic leather jacket is going up for auction

  03-07-2026 02:06 via businessinsider.com
  
  Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has turned the black leather jacket into an instantly recognizable piece of tech-world iconography.I-Hwa Cheng/AFP; Sotheby'sThe leather jacket has become a staple of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's closet.Sotheby's is auctioning off one that was worn and signed by the Nvidia CEO himself.The proceeds will go toward grants, fellowships, and residencies for next-generation founders.Jensen Huang superfans: If you have at least $40,000 to spare, you have a shot at owning a valuable
  
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• Alexandr Wang says Meta's coming AI has caught up with OpenAI's flagship model

  03-07-2026 01:52 via businessinsider.com
  
  Meta's AI chief, Alexandr Wang.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesMeta's AI chief, Alexandr Wang, says its coming Watermelon AI model now matches OpenAI's GPT-5.5.Wang shared the update at a town hall as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg doubles down on AI investments.Meta is trying hard to beat OpenAI and other AI rivals, but its efforts haven't panned out yet.Meta is making significant progress in the AI model race, its superintelligence chief Alexandr Wang told employees today.In an internal town hall, Wang said t
  
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• My father died of cancer at 72. A $12,000 longevity exam at a Silicon Valley clinic found both good and bad news in my DNA.

  03-07-2026 01:14 via businessinsider.com
  
  A nurse collected 16 vials of blood for the test at Human Longevity. One vial was sent to a genomics lab to assess my genetic risks for various diseases.Business InsiderI took a series of longevity tests at a Human Longevity clinic in Silicon Valley.I was most concerned about my risk for cancer. Thankfully, those results were promising.However, my genetic results showed an elevated risk for some neurological conditions.After my father died last year of pancreatic cancer at 72, I found myself thi
  
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• JPMorgan has to keep paying Charlie Javice's legal fees, judge rules

  03-07-2026 00:29 via businessinsider.com
  
  Charlie Javice, founder of Frank, was convicted of defrauding JPMorgan Chase.Adam Gray/Bloomberg/Getty ImagesJPMorgan must continue covering convicted fraudster Charlie Javice's legal fees, a judge ruled.Javice, convicted of defrauding JPMorgan, faces seven years in prison.Another judge this week denied a request to remove her ankle monitor while her case is on appeal.JPMorgan Chase must keep paying the legal fees of convicted fraudster Charlie Javice, a Delaware judge ruled Thursday.The ruling
  
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• Mark Zuckerberg said AI agent tech is advancing more slowly than expected in an internal town hall

  03-07-2026 00:13 via businessinsider.com
  
  Meta CEO Mark ZuckerbergLouis Grasse/ReutersMark Zuckerberg told staff Meta's "journey to superintelligence" is on track, but will take time.Meta is making its AI training program opt-in, CTO Andrew Bosworth said, after a leak and backlash.Bosworth also acknowledged morale issues at the company.Superintelligence at Meta is coming. But it's going to take a bit of time and elbow grease, first.That's what the company's CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees at an internal town hall on Thursday, accordi
  
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• Where to watch Wimbledon: Free live streams, odds, schedule, Serena Williams info

  03-07-2026 00:02 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSerena Williams is participating in the 2026 Wimbledon tournament.Luke Walker/Getty Images for LTAThe third Grand Slam of the year is here, and it's shaping up to be a star-studded affair. We've rounded up everything you need to know about where to watch Wimbledon, including free and global streaming options.If you don't want to read any further, you can live stream Wimbledon on ESPN Unlimited in the US,
  
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• Anduril's Jeff Miller says the company's "divergent" recruitment campaign is working

  02-07-2026 23:22 via businessinsider.com
  
  Anduril Industries, which manufactures defense systems and technologies, is deploying unusual methods to identify talent."Very few companies in defense have actively recruited talent in a way that goes beyond the traditional," said Jeff Miller, the company's chief marketing, in an interview at the 2026 Cannes Lions Festival.Miller says Anduril's approach is deliberately "divergent" because they are trying to attract different types of employees. So the company's "Don't work for Anduril" cam
  
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