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• How to read Google's call for AI regulation

  21-01-2020 01:00
  
  Google’s CEO, Sundar Pichai, took to the opinion pages of the Financial Times to get the trillion-dollar company on the front-foot of any rules governing AI, and promising to be a “helpful and engaged partner” – here’s what we know.
  
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• Canada's getting its first Meta data center, and it's built for AI

  09-07-2026 04:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  Meta's data center facility in Alberta, Canada, is expected to bring 300 operational jobs, the company said.MetaMeta is building a 1 gigawatt "AI-optimized" data center in Alberta.It would be Meta's first data center in Canada and its 33rd facility worldwide.Meta said it's investing $9 billion in the site and another $40 million in local infrastructure.Meta is bringing a data center to Canada.The company announced on Wednesday that it broke ground for a new AI computing center in Sturgeon County
  
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• Best Visible phone plan deals of July 2026: Save $10 a month for a year

  09-07-2026 00:31 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreVisible/InsiderWhen it comes to mobile service, it doesn't get simpler than an MVNO like Visible. The Verizon-backed service is easy to sign up for, with monthly fees that are not unlike those of a streaming service or gym membership. It's already affordable, but with a good Visible deal, you can save even more.At the moment, shoppers can save up to $10 a month for their first year with the promo code SU
  
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• Best dog food toppers for picky eaters

  08-07-2026 23:49 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreDog food toppers added a big flavor boost to Roo's meals, including Open Farm Fish Toppers and Solid Gold Bone Broth.Elizabeth Holbrook/Business InsiderDog food toppers add extra flavor and texture to meals, making them especially enticing to picky pups and dogs with a low appetite due to health issues. Many toppers also add moisture to food and provide extra hydration. From wet and fresh to freeze-dried
  
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• Best Mint Mobile deals in 2026 and how to get 50% off Unlimited plans

  08-07-2026 23:33 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreMint MobileMint Mobile keeps phone service simple with T-Mobile-powered, contract-free plans you pay for monthly, a lot like a streaming service or gym membership. It's one of the most budget-friendly plans you can choose, and with the frequent Mint Mobile deals you can find, it's even more so.Right now, Mint is offering any of its plans for $15 a month — a 50% discount on the Unlimited tier. It ap
  
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• How to stop people from using your Instagram posts with Meta's AI

  08-07-2026 22:58 via businessinsider.com
  
  Instagram profiles now automatically allow users to share and modify other people's public posts, including their profile picture, with Meta's new AI model, Muse Image.Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesInstagram profiles default to letting users share and modify their content with Meta's new AI model.The feature allows users to download your posts, including your profile picture, to "reuse" them.You can toggle the permissions on and off in your settings — but only through the app
  
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• Best Paramount Plus coupon and promo codes we've tested in July 2026

  08-07-2026 22:46 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreParamount Plus can be even more affordable when you use one of these vetted coupon codes.Paramount PlusUpdate: Our deal-hunting team has scoured the internet for Paramount Plus coupon codes, but we haven't found any active promos at this time. We'll keep digging for deals and codes and add them to this page as soon as we discover them, so keep checking back for updates. If you're still planning to subscr
  
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• Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is raising external funding for the first time. Read the CEO's email to staff.

  08-07-2026 22:28 via businessinsider.com
  
  Jeff Bezos founded Blue Origin in 2000.Chesnot/Getty ImagesBlue Origin is raising external funding for the first time.Jeff Bezos' rocket startup is raising $10 billion at a $130 billion valuation, an email said.CEO Dave Limp said the investment will be a "clear vote of confidence" in Blue Origin's mission.Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is raising $10 billion as the rocket startup aims to catch up with Elon Musk's SpaceX.In a memo sent to employees on Wednesday and seen by Business Insider, Blue Origin
  
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• The best Sambas alternatives that are better than the originals

  08-07-2026 22:26 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreBared Footwear, Alohas, Gabrielle Chase/Business InsiderThe World Cup has put soccer in the spotlight this summer. Whether you're rooting for the underdogs or a Champions league legend, it seems everyone can agree on wearing sporty, low-profile sneakers.Few shoes have defined the pro-footballer look quite like the Adidas Sambas. Originally introduced in 1949 as a training shoe for soccer players, the sli
  
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• Best Peacock promo codes we've tested in July 2026

  08-07-2026 22:24 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn morePeacock is home to classic hits like Parks and Recreation, The Office, and Law & Order.PeacockUpdate: We scoured the internet for Peacock promo codes, but we've been unable to find any new and active discounts at this time. We'll keep hunting for coupon codes and continue to update this page as we find and verify them, so check back soon for more info. In the meantime, if you're still interested in p
  
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• The biggest snubs of the 2026 Emmy Awards

  08-07-2026 21:55 via businessinsider.com
  
  The cast of "Industry."John Nacion/Variety/Getty ImagesThe 2026 Emmy Award nominations were announced on Wednesday.There were welcome surprises, but some baffling snubs.A few of the best actors from "The Pitt" were left off this year's list.The 78th Emmy Awards are about two months away, and now we know who will be competing for the Television Academy's biggest prizes — and who will be sitting at home watching from their couches.There are always shows that get left off the Emmys nomination
  
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• Best Hisense TVs of 2026

  08-07-2026 21:34 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe UR9 RGB Mini LED TV delivered the best color performance of any Hisense TV we tested.Steven Cohen/Business InsiderI've been reviewing TVs for over a decade, and in that time, I've seen various brands rise and fall. Hisense is one of the companies that has really leveled up in the last several years. These days, the best Hisense TVs can compete with pricier sets from other brands, especially if you wa
  
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• I went to the largest maritime gathering in US history, featuring ships from 20 countries, for America's 250th birthday. Here's what I saw.

  08-07-2026 21:29 via businessinsider.com
  
  The largest maritime gathering in US history featured ships from 20 countries.Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images ; Talia Lakritz/Business InsiderShips from 20 countries visited New York City in celebration of America's 250th birthday.I toured ships from the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Poland, Argentina, Sweden, Uruguay, and Italy.I also visited two active-duty ships in the US Navy, the USS Arlington and the USS Farragut.You only turn 250 years old once.In celebration of America's milestone birthday, New
  
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• Facebook users keep accidentally posting onto Threads — and Threads users love it.

  08-07-2026 21:28 via businessinsider.com
  
  Mark Zuckerberg's Meta started Threads three years ago. It now says it's up to 500 million monthly active users. I wonder how many people actually know they're posting there.Basak Gurbuz Derman/Getty ImagesMeta's Threads says it has 500 million monthly active users. A lot of those people are cross-posting from Facebook or Instagram.Some of those cross-posters don't seem to realize they're doing it.One classic — and sad — example is a woman posting about her husband's death.If there i
  
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• Summer break looked different for each of my children. That's what made it work.

  08-07-2026 21:05 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author (not pictured) sent her kids away in the summer.Henglein and Steets/Getty ImagesSummer break created childcare and scheduling challenges as a single parent.I relied on community programs, friends, siblings, and extended support networks.Looking back, I believe those summers helped surround my children with people who cared for them.More than New Year's celebrations and their birthdays, the first and last days of school each year were the greatest markers of time's passage in my five c
  
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• A top Morgan Stanley bond manager flags problems brewing in Big Tech's AI debt binge

  08-07-2026 21:04 via businessinsider.com
  
  NYSEA top Morgan Stanley portfolio manager says he sees problems in Big Tech's AI debt binge.Investor demand has cooled somewhat, leading to higher yields on some bonds. Concerns are rising as issuance balloons and credit risk creeps up, Vishal Khanduja said. Troubling signs are beginning to flash in the AI-fueled debt binge among Big Tech companies, a top Morgan Stanley portfolio manager says.Vishal Khanduja, the head of broad markets fixed income at the bank, flagged worrying signs he sees in
  
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• I took the same grocery list to Walmart, Kroger, and Amazon to compare prices. After filling my carts, I found a winner.

  08-07-2026 20:55 via businessinsider.com
  
  I compared grocery prices at Walmart, Kroger, and Amazon using Walmart's recently price-dropped items as my guide.Savannah BornWalmart recently dropped prices on over 250 items, so I took a closer look at nine of them.I compared their prices to what I found at competitors Kroger and Amazon. Amazon didn't impress me.Walmart had the lowest prices, and Kroger was close behind — but I may have gotten lucky.When Walmart announced rollbacks on more than 250 items, my ears naturally perked up.The
  
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• OpenAI's new voice model wants you to talk over it

  08-07-2026 20:29 via businessinsider.com
  
  OpenAI launched a new update to make its Chatbot less awkward.OpenAIOpenAI's new GPT-Live model promises more natural human-to-AI conversations.It will add "mmhm" or "sure" while the user talks — and nixes its signature pregnant pauses.The update is part of a trend. AI labs are trying to make conversations feel less like passing batons.OpenAI wants ChatGPT to stop waiting for its turn.During a Wednesday livestream, the company unveiled GPT-Live, a new voice model powering ChatGPT Voice. Op
  
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• NATO is building an AI 'Kill Web' to stop Russian attackers in their tracks

  08-07-2026 20:21 via businessinsider.com
  
  NATO's new strategy relies on uncrewed vehicles, like this Hunter Wolf unmanned ground vehicle, as a first response to an attack.Spc. Mariam Diallo/US ArmyNew documents reveal NATO is building a vast AI network to deter Russian aggression.It is part of a larger shift that foresees uncrewed systems as the first response to an attack.The strategy "does not replace tanks, artillery, fighter aircraft, or soldiers," an official said.Along NATO's eastern flank, the military alliance is no longer relyi
  
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• Where to buy Argentina vs. Switzerland World Cup tickets at Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium

  08-07-2026 20:05 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreJared C. Tilton - FIFA; Elsa/Getty ImagesArgentina's World Cup title defense rolls into the quarterfinals against Switzerland, as the reigning champions look to move one step closer to another trip to the final. Argentina advanced after surviving a tough battle with Egypt, while Switzerland earned its place in the last eight by edging Colombia in a penalty shootout, setting up one of the tournament's mos
  
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• New York and San Francisco are some of the hottest markets for renters, but a tiny Northeastern city beat them both

  08-07-2026 19:13 via businessinsider.com
  
  Providence, Rhode Island.Ultima_Gaina/Getty ImagesZillow identified the hottest rental markets going into the summer of 2026.Rental demand is higher in big cities where a lack of construction creates more competition.A small Northeastern city beat out the big cities for the title of hottest market in the country.Buying a home doesn't make sense for everyone, but in several highly sought-after markets, it might be harder to rent.Regions like the Sun Belt have experienced a construction boom, and,
  
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• Best Sephora coupons and promo codes for July 2026

  08-07-2026 19:12 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSephoraSephora is one of the biggest names in beauty, offering everything from makeup and skincare to hair care, fragrance, and beauty tools in one place. The retailer carries hundreds of popular brands, including Rare Beauty, Sol de Janeiro, Dyson, Laneige, and Summer Fridays. If you're planning a restock or splurging on something new, a Sephora promo code can help you save on your order.Our beauty team
  
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• How to watch Tour de France free live stream online from anywhere

  08-07-2026 19:05 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreTadej Pogacar was the back-to-back champion in 2024 and 2025, and he'll compete again this year.Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP via Getty ImagesThe most iconic race in cycling returns for another year, marking its 113th edition. We've rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch the Tour de France, including free and global streaming options.If you don't want to read any further, you can live
  
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• A complete timeline of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship, from their football-fueled courtship to their MSG wedding

  08-07-2026 18:59 via businessinsider.com
  
  Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce photographed in New York City.Aeon/GCImagesTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce began dating in the summer of 2023 during the Eras Tour.The couple announced their engagement on August 26, 2025.Swift and Kelce got married at Madison Square Garden on the July Fourth weekend, her rep confirmed.Shortly after he turned up to the Eras Tour with a friendship bracelet and a dream, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce began dating Taylor Swift.Kelce, 36, laid the groundwork in
  
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• The 19 actors who have won the most Emmys of all time

  08-07-2026 18:58 via businessinsider.com
  
  Julia Louis-Dreyfus is tied with Carl Reiner for the most Emmy wins, with 11.FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty ImagesThe Emmys are pretty much the Oscars for television.We compiled a list of actors with the most Emmys, from Mary Tyler Moore to Bryan Cranston.The 2026 Emmy Awards will air on Monday, September 14, on NBC and Peacock.An Emmy is the biggest award an actor can win for their work on the small screen — and when there's a show or a performance Emmy voters love, it often gets multiple no
  
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• 11 TV superstars who have never been nominated for an Emmy

  08-07-2026 18:35 via businessinsider.com
  
  Multiple actors have been nominated for "Grey's Anatomy," but never Ellen Pompeo.Dominik Bindl/Getty Images for Tribeca FestivalThe 78th Primetime Emmys will air on September 14.Elle Fanning, Connor Storrie, Matthew Rhys, Oscar Isaac, and Quinta Brunson were among the nominees.But there are plenty of acting legends who have never been nominated.The 2026 Emmy Award nominations have been revealed, and while there were plenty of sure bets, there were also some surprise nods and even a few snubs.Eve
  
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• Trump says the Iran ceasefire is finished. Both sides have been trading fire throughout.

  08-07-2026 18:33 via businessinsider.com
  
  Despite an ongoing ceasefire as the US and Iran attempted to broker a deal, both sides have kept up military strikes.US Army PhotoTrump said the US-Iran ceasefire is over and threatened more strikes.Exchanges of fire have been ongoing throughout the ceasefire and negotiations.Most recently, Iran attacked commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The US then struck over 80 Iranian targets.President Donald Trump said Wednesday he thinks the Iran ceasefire is "over." Throughout it, there's been a
  
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• I worked at a bridal salon for 7 years. Here are 6 big mistakes I saw brides make when buying a wedding dress.

  08-07-2026 17:54 via businessinsider.com
  
  I worked in a bridal salon for seven years and saw a lot of brides make similar mistakes.Willie B. Thomas/Getty ImagesI worked at a bridal salon for seven years and saw brides make some common mistakes.Letting others influence your opinion on dresses can make the process confusing.After purchasing, many brides trend to fixate on one element of the dress.During my seven years of working in the bridal space, I've helped countless people find their dream wedding dresses.Such a big purchase can
  
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• 'Never bet against America': Citadel Securities says AI will be a huge boost to US hustle culture

  08-07-2026 17:40 via businessinsider.com
  
  John Paraskevas/Newsday RM via Getty ImagesCitadel Securities says AI will pay dividends for US entrepreneurship.The firm's chief macro strategist says the technology is helping the US maintain a key economic edge.In his view, AI will preserve American exceptionalism by fueling small business growth. Citadel Securities says AI is the latest reason not to bet against America.The firm examined the impact of the AI boom on American businesses and productivity in a note marking the July 4 holiday. I
  
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• I'm a personal trainer who's been shopping at Trader Joe's for over 10 years. Here are 9 items I always buy.

  08-07-2026 17:02 via businessinsider.com
  
  Canned beans and cheese sticks are some of my favorite things to buy at Trader Joe's.Ashley MartensI'm a certified personal trainer who loves shopping at Trader Joe's.I pick up proteins like the store's cheese sticks, chili-lime chicken strips, and pork tenderloin.Trader Joe's cauliflower gnocchi and fresh broccoli make excellent side dishes.As a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor, I try my best to prioritize protein-heavy and nutritious items while food shopping.That's why
  
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