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• Here's who could be responsible for paying for the Baltimore bridge disaster

  27-03-2024 02:58
  
  The Dali crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on Tuesday.Jim Watson/AFP/Getty ImagesThe Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after a container ship collided with it.Several entities will likely be on the hook to foot the bill in the aftermath of the disaster.The maritime insurance industry will be saddled with the highest costs. The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed on Tuesday after a large container ship ran into it, leading to six presumed deaths
  
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• In the rush to adopt AI, ethics and responsibility are taking a backseat at many companies

  12-05-2024 19:26
  
  AI can get pretty scary if its not regulated.South_agency/Getty ImagesCompanies are rapidly integrating generative AI technology to boost productivity.Experts, however, are concerned that efforts to manage the risks of AI are lagging.Responsible AI efforts are moving "nowhere near as fast as they should be," a BCG senior partner said.Companies have been racing to deploy generative AI technology into their work since the launch of ChatGPT in 2022. Executives say they're excited about how AI
  
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• Drake and Kendrick Lamar could sue each other for defamation over accusatory slurs exchanged in their diss tracks, says lawyer

  12-05-2024 18:10
  
  Drake and Kendrick Lamar have been exchanging diss tracks for the past few weeks.Prince Williams/Wireimage/Getty Images, Joseph Okpako/WireImage/Getty ImagesIn a bitter public feud, hip-hop stars Drake and Kendrick have exchanged personal slurs.Since March, the two have traded increasingly personal and aggressive diss tracks.An attorney told BI what it would take for one of them to sue for defamation successfully.After weeks of the bitter public feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar finally look
  
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• Where to watch Demon Slayer: Stream new episodes

  12-05-2024 18:00
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more"Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba."Ufotable/CrunchyrollDemon Slayer is finally back, and we've got everything you need to know about the new arc. Below, we'll break down where to watch Demon Slayer, whether you're waiting for the new episodes or hoping to catch up on past ones.The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc, the beloved anime's latest slew of episodes, returns this weekend. The ser
  
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• Saudi Arabia's Neom is looking to fill 262 job vacancies. The roles show just how futuristic the megacity could be.

  12-05-2024 17:28
  
  This image shows the planned design of The Line.NEOMSaudi Arabia's sprawling megacity, Neom, is billed as a chance to live in the "new future."Officials want to fill 262 vacancies. The unusual roles show what it will take to run the city.The responsibilities for one role involve creating a cheetah management plan. Saudi Arabia is pushing ahead with its ambitious plans for Neom, a futuristic metropolis spread across 26,500 km² in the northwestern region of Tabuk.First announced in 2017,
  
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• US commander appeared to suggest UK special forces were operating in Ukraine

  12-05-2024 16:22
  
  Soldiers at the Warsaw Armoured Brigade's base, Poland.REUTERS/Aleksandra SzmigielA US commander appeared to suggest UK special forces were operating in Ukraine.Gen. Bryan Fenton told The AP that the US was "taking a lot of lessons" from UK special forces in Ukraine.The UK Ministry of Defence declined to comment on the report.A US commander has appeared to suggest that UK special forces were operating in Ukraine.In an interview with The Associated Press, Gen. Bryan Fenton, the Commander of US Sp
  
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• The US Army says it wants to recruit more psychological warfare 'nerds'

  12-05-2024 15:50
  
  This image from video released by the U.S. Army, shows a frame from a haunting new video, released in May 2024, in the latest effort by the Army to lure soldiers to some of its more secretive units.US Army via APPsychological warfare, or PsyOps, aims to influence public opinion and wage the war of words.PsyOps missions range from leaflet drops to deceiving the enemy and shaping opinion on foreign soil. The US Army, struggling to fill the ranks of its PsyOps units, released a haunt
  
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• Why you should buy stocks ahead of this week's inflation report

  12-05-2024 15:42
  
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  Investors should buy stocks ahead of this week's release of the April CPI report, according to Fundstrat's Tom Lee.
  He said the setup appears favorable for higher stock prices as disinflation makes progress.
  An in-line CPI report or better would increase the chances of three interest rate cuts this year, Lee said.
  Investors should buy stocks ahead of this week's release of the April CPI report, according to Fundstrat's Tom Lee.Lee said in a recent note that the "buy in
  
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• 17 celebrity moms whose look-alike daughters are following in their footsteps

  12-05-2024 15:40
  
  Kaia Gerber and Cindy Crawford in 2023.Cindy Ord/Staff/Getty Images
  At 12 years old, Beyoncé's daughter Blue Ivy has already won a Grammy.
  Susan Sarandon's daughter, Eva Amurri, has played a younger version of her mom.
  Kaia Gerber is a model just like her mother, supermodel Cindy Crawford.
  With moms like Cindy Crawford, Lisa Bonet, and Beyoncé, it's not surprising that their daughters would want to follow in their footsteps.From modeling and acting to singing and designing, these a
  
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• I tried the same steak at Texas Roadhouse and LongHorn Steakhouse and can see why the younger brand is seemingly immune to the slowdown in casual dining

  12-05-2024 15:39
  
  The great Texas steak-off: I went to LongHorn Steakhouse and Texas Roadhouse to see which chain did the best bone-in rib eye.Dominick Reuter/Insider
  LongHorn Steakhouse and Texas Roadhouse are two chains serious about serving the best meat.
  I visited both chains in August to see how each handled the ultimate steak lover's cut, the bone-in rib eye.
  Even though LongHorn delivered the better meal this time, I'd sooner go back to Texas Roadhouse.
  It's no secret that Americans love steak.Look no furt
  
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• 20 photos that show how motherhood has changed in the royal family

  12-05-2024 15:39
  
  Kate Middleton, Prince George, and Prince Louis toast marshmallows as they take part in the Big Help Out following King Charles III's coronation in 2023.Daniel Leal - WPA Pool/Getty Images
  Queen Elizabeth's pregnancies weren't announced, but now royals announce them on social media.
  Diana tried to give her kids normal childhoods with trips to Disney World and McDonald's.
  Kate Middleton spoke out about the challenges of parenting during a pandemic.
  Members of the royal family have taken different
  
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• My husband and I stayed at one of the cheapest hotels in Disney World for $265 a night. It was so good I'll never book anywhere else on the property.

  12-05-2024 15:37
  
  I love the "Cars" area of Disney's Art of Animation Resort. Stacy BrooksMy husband and I stayed at Disney's Art of Animation Resort for $265 a night.I love the immersive theming, and it's linked to my favorite free Disney transportation.The value resort is one of the best places for adults to stay on the property.Couples can easily spend $4,000 (or more) on a weeklong trip to Disney World, but my husband and I have found a few ways to save money.Even though we don't have kids, we usually stay at
  
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• After my husband transitioned into my wife, I struggled to think of her as another mother to our kids

  12-05-2024 15:07
  
  The author, not pictured, struggled to call her trans partner another mother.Robert Lang Photography/Getty ImagesI always took on the typical mothering role in my family. But when my partner transitioned into a woman, I struggled to see her as another mother to our kids.After some adjusting and growing, we now call her MoMa because that feels right for us.After my husband transitioned to female and became my wife, I was taken aback when a friend wished us both a Happy Mother's Day. I'd grad
  
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• I took my kids on their first Amtrak. Our $336 roundtrip train to NYC had significant delays, but I'd do it again.

  12-05-2024 14:51
  
  I was excited to take my two kids on an Amtrak trip. Lauren HarkawikI took my two kids on the Amtrak for the first time to get from Albany to New York City.Being able to look out the window and walk around during the trip was huge for us.We faced significant delays on the train, but I'd choose the Amtrak over driving in the future.My husband and I recently traveled with our two kids from Albany to New York City to visit family.Although we could've hopped in the car, we decided it was the perfect
  
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• I gifted myself an adult gap year for my 30th birthday. I've never been this happy and I'm the most broke I've ever been.

  12-05-2024 14:41
  
  Alma Rex-Ezonfade decided to quit her job and take an "adult gap year."Alma Rex-EzonfadeAlma Rex-Ezonfade took a yearlong sabbatical after years of working non-stop.She saved $51,300 for her sabbatical, which she spent on travel and exploring personal interests.Despite initial struggles, she found joy in her time off and plans on taking more sabbaticals in the future.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with 31-year-old Alma Rex-Ezonfade based in Toronto, Canada. The following has be
  
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• Ncuti Gatwa says he feels 'sad' for those tuning out of the new season of 'Doctor Who' because of its push for diversity

  12-05-2024 14:33
  
  Ncuti Gatwa plays the 15th Time Lord on "Doctor Who."BBC StudiosNcuti Gatwa, who plays the latest Doctor on "Doctor Who" has addressed the backlash to his casting.Gatwa is the first openly queer and Black actor to portray the beloved British TV show character."I find it fascinating that it matters so much to these people," he said on NPR.Ncuti Gatwa has addressed the backlash from "Doctor Who" fans criticizing the sci-fi series for leaning into diverse casting and storylines.Gatwa, who join
  
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• The US-China rivalry will reshape the landscape for Big Tech earnings

  12-05-2024 14:31
  
  Tim Cook traveled to China last month.Li Xin/Xinhua via Getty Images
  The growth of US tech earnings is vulnerable to ongoing tensions with China. 
  As Beijing exerts influence in the region, US tech firms will compete for a smaller market share. 
  Decoupling from China is underway, but it's likely to be a long process, sources say.
  US tech giants have mostly wrapped up earnings, and their performance shows a clear message: It's impossible to ignore the impact of China on financial result
  
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• I've visited 25 US national parks — these 3 are underrated and just as stunning as the most popular parks

  12-05-2024 14:26
  
  I visited 25 US national parks.Emily PogueAfter visiting 25 US national parks, I've fallen in love with some lesser-known locations.I love visiting Colorado's Mesa Verde National Park, which is home to 800-year-old cliff dwellings.I've also enjoyed my time in Alaska's Denali National Park and Florida's Everglades National Park.A national park is meant to be an oasis — a reprieve from the traffic and crowds of urban life. Unfortunately, though, many people seek this same reprieve,
  
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• A Russian drone unit is recruiting members of the Kremlin elite so they can 'sidestep' military service on the front, UK intel says

  12-05-2024 14:16
  
  Ayhan Altun/Getty ImagesA military unit called "Bars Kaskad" is recruiting Russia's elite, the UK Ministry of Defence said.The unit is mostly involved in drone operations far from the front lines in Ukraine.It likely allows recruits to "sidestep" usual service requirements "with guaranteed safety," said the MoD.A special Russian military unit is recruiting Russian elites, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.According to the department, the unit, calle
  
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• 15 car brands that disappeared in the last 25 years

  12-05-2024 14:16
  
  A 1999 Plymouth Prowler.StellantisMore than a dozen car brands have been discontinued over the past 25 years.Some of the brands fell victim to corporate restructuring, while others came from failed startups. Dead brands include Pontiac, Plymouth, Oldsmobile, and Mercury.Over the last 25 years, as a slew of new carmakers have popped up —such as Tesla, Lucid, and Rivian — while more than a dozen other car brands have disappeared.Pontiac and Plymouth are long-standing Ame
  
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• My brother wants to use me to dodge child support. How do I say no without making things worse?

  12-05-2024 14:11
  
  The offers and details on this page may have updated or changed since the time of publication. See our article on Business Insider for current information.Affiliate links for the products on this page are from partners that compensate us and terms apply to offers listed (see our advertiser disclosure with our list of partners for more details). However, our opinions are our own. See how we rate products and services to help you make smart decisions with your money.The reader is not pictured.Cava
  
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• My son had seizures every day, and we worried about his future. A brain implant changed his life.

  12-05-2024 14:06
  
  Liz Bronson's son Teddy was one of the youngest people in the US to get a brain implant.Courtesy Children's NebraskaLiz Bronson's son, Teddy, has Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a severe type of epilepsy.Teddy was the youngest person in the country to get a brain implant to help. For the first time, at the age of 6, he's able to walk and talk.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Liz Bronson. It has been edited for length and clarity.My six-year-old son Teddy recently said his own
  
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• Trump asked top oil execs for $1 billion campaign cash in exchange for environmental policy rollbacks, report says

  12-05-2024 13:58
  
  Republican presidential candidate former US President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Wildwood Beach on May 11, 2024, in Wildwood, New Jersey.Michael M. Santiago | Getty ImagesDonald Trump made a $1 billion fundraising pitch to oil executives, The Washington Post reported.Trump promises to dismantle Biden's environmental policies if reelected.His campaign needs the funds due to lagging behind Biden and legal expenses.Former President Donald Trump recently hosted a high-stakes dinn
  
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• After my difficult breakup with a coworker, we were forced to work together on a project. It was too painful, so I quit.

  12-05-2024 13:44
  
  The author, middle, broke up with her coworker.Courtesy of Flora van de Walle de GhelckeI fell in love with a coworker — through coffee breaks and shared deadlines.When our relationship ended, I had to continue working in close proximity to my ex.The break-up was the push I needed to quit my job and become a successful freelancer.Two weeks after a painful breakup, being assigned a new project offered a much-needed boost. I returned to the newsroom tired and weary but ready to dive into wor
  
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• From senators to a dog killer: A power ranking of Trump's potential vice presidents

  12-05-2024 13:29
  
  Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina is seen as a leading contender to be former President Donald Trump's running mateJustin Sullivan/Getty ImagesDonald Trump is entering the home stretch of his vice presidential selection process.He could have a new running mate as soon as June.Trump has a lot of factors to weigh in his decision. Former President Donald Trump is entering the final stretch in his vice presidential selection process.There are now less than six months until Election Day. Republic
  
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• Insider Today: Apple gets crushed

  12-05-2024 13:12
  
  Justin Sullivan/Getty Images; Apple; Chelsea Jia Feng/BIThis post originally appeared in the Insider Today newsletter.You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here.Welcome back to our Sunday edition, a roundup of some of our top stories. Ever dream of packing it all in and moving to Southern Europe? You may have to rethink: The golden age of golden visas is already over.On the agenda today:Chess is taking over modern culture. It's never been more toxic.Meet the best early-stage in
  
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• I'm moving out of Texas after 60 years there. The culture has changed and big tech firms have made Austin too expensive.

  12-05-2024 13:09
  
  Flora Batts and her husband, who are moving to Pennsylvania after becoming fed up with aspects of living in Texas.Courtesy of Flora BattsFlora Batts, 65, has had it with Texas' high cost of living, hot weather, and divisive politics.Batts is moving to northwest Pennsylvania, a part of the Ruset Belt where homes are cheaper.She said the city, located on one of the Great Lakes, has more tolerable weather and politics.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Texas native Flora Batts, a
  
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• I don't think my kids owe me a 'thank you' on Mother's Day. Everything I do for them is part of being a mom.

  12-05-2024 13:04
  
  The author asks her family not to celebrate her on Mother's Day.Courtesy of the authorI'm 37 and have two kids, and still don't like celebrating Mother's Day. I've always wondered what exactly are we celebrating on this day. I also don't think my kids should thank me for things I do as part of being a mom. Mother's Day has always made me uncomfortable. I'm a 37-year-old mom of two — presumably the target audience for such a holiday — yet when it rolls around each year,
  
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• Your clothes might be making you sad. 'Dopamine dressing' could help you feel happier.

  12-05-2024 12:58
  
  Influencer and business owner Hannah Barnthouse.Allyson BiasDopamine dressing is a hack that some fashion fans use to feel better via clothes.Hannah Barnthouse, a business owner known for dopamine dressing, told Business Insider how to do it.She says it's important to find your favorite styles, focus less on trends, and accessorize.In a world of unfulfilling fast-fashion hauls and minimalistic office wear, getting dressed can feel depressing.But it's not just in your head.Researchers and fashion
  
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• 16 things you shouldn't recycle — even if you think you can

  12-05-2024 12:53
  
  Recycling standards vary widely across the US, which can make it confusing to know what your city will pick up and what you need to drop off yourself.ryasick/Getty ImagesRecycling standards vary widely across the US.Recycling the wrong material or including wet or dirty items can contaminate the waste stream.Some items may need to be dropped off at specific locations instead of having them collected.Many of us have been guilty of "wish-cycling" — tossing just about every piece of paper, pl
  
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