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• I finally bought something on Temu, and I'm not sure the discounts justify the chaotic app

  08-12-2025 11:39 via businessinsider.com
  Shopping on Temu feels more like gaming than commerce.Asad/Xinhua via Getty ImagesAfter years of writing about Temu, I finally tried to buy a Christmas gift on the app.I thought it would be as simple as getting a gift from Amazon or Walmart — now I'm not so sure.The products were interesting, and the prices seemed low, but the shopping experience was chaotic.Temu is not exactly new news, I know.Chinese e-commerce giant Pinduoduo launched the marketplace in the US back in 2022, and it has s
  
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• These 5 chip stocks are set to be the big winners of Amazon's latest AI push, BofA says

  08-12-2025 11:45 via businessinsider.com
  Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesBank of America thinks the AWS re:Invent event is another sign there's no AI bubble just yet.Analysts highlighted Amazon's latest AI push and laid out five other stocks it thinks will benefit.The list of top AI stocks to buy includes Nvidia but also a few lesser known names.Amazon kicked off December with AWS re:Invent, its technology conference that Bank of America analysts think marks a fresh bull signal in the AI trade, and one that's set to lift a handful of c
  
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• The 25 companies that will dominate the humanoid robot race, according to Morgan Stanley

  08-12-2025 11:35 via businessinsider.com
  Elon Musk has said that Tesla's Optimus robot could "eliminate poverty."CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty ImagesHumanoid robots are having a moment.Companies are racing to build the market for robots, with Tesla's Optimus set to enter mass production next year.Morgan Stanley analysts identified 25 companies poised to dominate the humanoid robot boom.The race to get in on the humanoid robot boom is heating up.In a research note released earlier this month, analysts at Morgan Stanley broke down a
  
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• How banks like Morgan Stanley and Citi are upskilling their engineers for the AI era

  08-12-2025 11:34 via businessinsider.com
  Morgan Stanley, Citi, and Capital One all said they're deploying videos and in-house courses to upskill their engineers.Morgan Stanley, Citi, Capital OneBanks are working to reskill developers as they race to adopt AI.Efforts include capstone-style courses, video modules, and voluntary initiatives, like hackathons.Tech leads said English communication with AI agents is key in the new "continuous learning" era.Not long ago, bank software developers only had to adjust to major technological shifts
  
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• Here are the 2026 stock market predictions from all of Wall Street's top banks

  08-12-2025 11:15 via businessinsider.com
  TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP via Getty ImagesWall Street's top banks are lining up to deliver their year-ahead outlooks. Bullish forecasts cite robust earnings growth, AI-driven gains, and potential Fed rate cutsBanks expect continued US economic growth and expanding AI investments.The bull market turned three this year, and Wall Street thinks you should be gearing up to celebrate another big run in 2026. Analysts at top banks have rolled out their predictions for where they think the market is headed
  
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• The maker of the Yankees' 'official' clock files for bankruptcy after smartwatch bet backfires

  08-12-2025 11:13 via businessinsider.com
  Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty ImagesE. Gluck Corporation, the maker of Armitron watches, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.The decades-old company struggled as consumers shifted from traditional watches to smartwatches.Armitron has touted itself as the "official timekeeper" of the New York Yankees.The decades-old watchmaker behind the "official" clock at the home of the New York Yankees filed for bankruptcy last week.E. Gluck Corporation, the maker of the Armitron watch line and the manufactur
  
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• I was an ambitious Amazon exec who solved my burnout without skipping a beat at work. Here's how.

  08-12-2025 11:11 via businessinsider.com
  Courtesy of Kris Coulter; Rebecca Zisser/BIIt was Friday afternoon, and I'd just hit send on my weekly report to Amazon's Retail vice presidents, detailing what the Global Merchandising team I'd created had accomplished that week.I was 38, and the role — which oversaw standards, best practices, and technology for Amazon's 200+ site merchandisers — was the biggest of my life by far, one I'd been thrust into just three months after my arrival in Seattle and at Amazon.I was thrilled (an
  
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• The return of 'YOLO': The 2010s meme is back and shaping the AI industry

  08-12-2025 11:08 via businessinsider.com
  Drake in 2022.Prince Williams/Wireimage"YOLO" is making a comeback. This time, it's shaping the AI industry.The term has been used to describe huge investments and fast-moving AI development.That YOLO culture presents a risk for a technology that can have far-reaching implications.The term "YOLO" was cool once, made so in 2011 by Drake in his hit song, "The Motto." Then it slipped into the domain of the unhip and out-of-touch.Well, it's now back.This time, it's being used by the AI vanguard to d
  
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• The CEO of OnlyFans explains how she hires for her tiny, but insanely profitable, team

  08-12-2025 07:46 via businessinsider.com
  OnlyFans CEO Keily Blair said she does not hire middle managers in her company.Sam Barnes/Sportsfile for Web Summit via Getty ImagesOnlyFans CEO Keily Blair said the key to a small and efficient team was not hiring middle managers. She only hires senior and junior talent in the company, which has a lean team of 42 full-time staff. In recent years, Big Tech has endured the "great flattening," a rapid culling of middle management roles. The CEO of OnlyFans has a rule on how to rake in big bucks wi
  
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• Chernobyl reactor's protective shield was so damaged by a drone strike that it's not confining radiation anymore: IAEA

  08-12-2025 07:04 via businessinsider.com
  A hole in the New Safe Confinement shelter was created by a drone with an explosive warhead in February.Volodymyr Tarasov/Ukrinform/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesA steel shield preventing radiation spread from the Chernobyl site isn't working as intended anymore.The IAEA said on Friday that the New Safe Confinement shelter had "lost its primary safety functions."The shield was hit in February by a drone strike, which created a 160-square-foot hole.The steel structure sealing off the Chernobyl nuclear
  
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• Young people aren't getting hired — but AI isn't to blame, an economist says

  08-12-2025 06:34 via businessinsider.com
  Jay Yuno/Getty, Thitima Uthaiburom/Getty, Vankherson/Getty, J Studios/Getty, tioloco/Getty, ViewStock/Getty, Tyler Le/BIYoung people face a tough job market, but AI isn't the main culprit, an economist says.Hiring has stalled after post-pandemic overexpansion, policy uncertainty, and tariffs.Sectors most exposed to AI aren't losing more jobs, suggesting deeper economic issues.Young people entering the job market are facing the toughest conditions in years — but artificial intelligence isn'
  
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• Surge AI CEO says he worries that companies are optimizing for 'AI slop'

  08-12-2025 06:08 via businessinsider.com
  Surge AI's CEO says companies are optimizing for flashy AI responses rather than real-world problems.Surge AISurge AI CEO says companies are focused on flashy AI responses over solving real problems.He criticized industry leaderboards such as LMArena, where anyone can vote on responses.Other experts have criticizde AI benchmarks for prioritizing performance over economic usefulness and truth.AI companies are prioritizing flash over substance, says Surge AI's CEO."I'm worried that instead of buil
  
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• Trump weighs in on the massive Netflix-Warner deal: 'It could be a problem'

  08-12-2025 05:31 via businessinsider.com
  Trump said the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal could be a problem.Taylor Hill/FilmMagicTrump has thoughts about Netflix's $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.He said their combined market share "could be a problem" and said he would be involved in the deal.In 2017, Trump opposed AT&T's proposed acquisition of Time Warner.President Donald Trump is getting involved in the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal.On Friday, Netflix announced that it would acquire Warner Bros., including its TV and film studios,
  
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• I tried OpenAI staff's 6 tips to get more out of ChatGPT

  08-12-2025 05:30 via businessinsider.com
  OpenAI staff shared six tips for using ChatGPT better.Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesOpenAI staff recently shared six tips on how to get better results from ChatGPT.I tested each one to see whether it actually improves the experience.The tips made my use of ChatGPT feel more intentional and smarter.OpenAI staff recently shared several tips for getting more out of ChatGPT. I tried them, and it felt like my chatbot got smarter.The tips came from Christina Kim
  
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• My husband and I left our jobs to travel full-time in our 30s. Transitioning back into the workforce has been hard.

  08-12-2025 01:14 via businessinsider.com
  Toccara Best's request for a year of leave was denied; she decided to go traveling with her husband anyway.Provided by Toccara BestWhen Toccara Best's request for a year off was denied, she quit her job anyway to travel with her husband.Their "gap year" stretched into five as they kept traveling through blog work and housesitting gigs.Their son's birth brought them back to the US. Traveling the country with him was easy; returning to full-time work wasn't.When one of my favorite graduate school
  
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• I'm building my AI startup in high school. I don't buy the dropout myth — I'm still going to college.

  08-12-2025 01:00 via businessinsider.com
  Founder Ace Yip explained why she's still heading to college.Ace YipAn 18-year-old founder told BI what it's like building an AI startup while still in high school.Although it was scary starting young, Ace Yip said she didn't want to wait.Yip added that she doesn't buy Silicon Valley's dropout myth, and she is still headed to college.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ace Yip He Hua, an 18-year-old founder and final year student at a high school in Singapore. The following has
  
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• Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis says AI scaling 'must be pushed to the maximum'

  07-12-2025 23:47 via businessinsider.com
  Demis Hassabis, Google DeepMind CEODan Kitwood/Getty ImagesGoogle DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis says scaling laws are vital to the tech's progress.Scaling requires feeding AI models ever more data and more compute.Some other AI leaders, however, believe the industry needs to find another way.There's a debate rippling through Silicon Valley: How far can scaling laws take the technology?Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, whose company just released Gemini 3 to widespread acclaim, has made it clear
  
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• An 88-year-old worked 5 days a week at a supermarket. Then strangers raised almost $2 million so he could finally retire.

  07-12-2025 23:01 via businessinsider.com
  Strangers have donated almost $2 million (and counting) to a GoFundMe to help an 88-year-old supermarket worker retire.Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesA content creator set up a GoFundMe for an 88-year-old veteran working at a Detroit supermarket.Strangers have donated almost $2 million in less than a week.Economic uncertainty and financial pressures are prompting older Americans to delay retirement.Before December, Ed Bambas was among the sizable swath of o
  
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• I live on the same property as my ex. Our daughter doesn't have to move her stuff around and gets time with both of us.

  07-12-2025 22:37 via businessinsider.com
  Katie Lynch and her ex-husband live on the same property.Courtesy of Katie LynchKatie Lynch, 41, from Brisbane, is divorced but lives on the same property as her ex-husband. People are bemused when she tells them, but understand it from a cost-of-living perspective.It all came down to putting their daughter first. This story is based on a conversation with Katie Lynch, 41. The account has been edited for length and clarity.It's unconventional, but I currently live on the same property as my ex-h
  
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• I got my kids, all 8 and under, a DVD player. It made family movie night more enjoyable and saved my sanity.

  07-12-2025 22:32 via businessinsider.com
  The author's son checks out the DVD section at the local library.Courtesy of Jennifer Beck GoldblattWith so many options available on streaming services, family movie night was getting stressful.Choosing a few DVDs from the library limited my kids' options and streamlined family movie night.This practice has helped introduce my kids to classic family movies and has kept bedtime on track.More often than not, Friday is family movie night in my house. It's a time for the four of us to relax after a
  
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• Anduril's Palmer Luckey makes an ethical case for using AI in war: 'There is no moral high ground in using inferior technology'

  07-12-2025 21:46 via businessinsider.com
  Palmer Luckey cofounded the defense tech startup Anduril in 2017.PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty ImagesAnduril cofounder Palmer Luckey defended the use of AI on the battlefield on "Fox News Sunday.""There's no moral high ground in using inferior technology," Luckey said.Anduril secured an Army contract in February to develop advanced wearable technology for soldiers.Anduril cofounder Palmer Luckey defended the use of AI technology to make life-and-death decisions in war on Sunday.A group of defe
  
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• I used to obsess over perfect holiday cards. When I finally stopped sending them, I found more joy in the season.

  07-12-2025 18:27 via businessinsider.com
  The author stopped sending holiday cards two years ago.Courtesy of the authorGrowing up, my family's annual holiday photos were elaborate productions, with matching outfits.When I became a parent, I kept the tradition going, until the stress of perfect photos wore me down.Letting go of holiday cards lifted an unexpected weight, giving me back time joy, and time. I grew up in a house where coordinated family photos were the norm. My mom would line up the four of us kids in matching outfits &mdash
  
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• How to watch Chiefs vs. Texans: Live stream the AFC showdown anywhere

  07-12-2025 18:20 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreIn their last head-to-head, the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Houston Texans 23-14.Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty ImagesTwo AFC forces face off this weekend as the playoff push continues. We've gathered everything you need to know about how to watch the Chiefs vs. Texans, including live streaming info for those without cable.The Kansas City Chiefs (6-6) will host the Houston Texans (7-2) in this weekend's Sunday
  
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• 15 celebrities who moved to Texas on why it's the best place for them

  07-12-2025 18:19 via businessinsider.com
  Glen Powell, Bella Hadid, and James Marsden all live in Texas.Getty ImagesTexas has become one of the top destinations for movers in the US.Its business-friendly climate and lower cost of living attract people from all walks of life.Supermodel Bella Hadid and actor James Marsden are among the celebrities who have moved to Texas.Texas is popular for many reasons.The second-largest US state is the birthplace of the iconic musician Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter as well as NFL star Michael S
  
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• I want my child to have it all. That means they probably won't have a sibling.

  07-12-2025 17:55 via businessinsider.com
  The author said people questioned her about having a second child very soon after having her first.Courtesy of May BakerSoon after I had my son, I was shocked when someone asked when I was going to give him a sibling.Economic strain and limited support systems make raising a child a very big commitment.We might be one and done with our family. We want our son to have it all, and I want a life, too."So, when are you going to have another child?" I was freshly postpartum the first time I heard thi
  
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• Before meeting my NFL player husband, I wanted a career in education. Now I homeschool our 6 kids and make them wear uniforms.

  07-12-2025 16:52 via businessinsider.com
  Tamela Gill Davis homeschools her six kids. Courtesy of Tamela DavisTamela Gill Davis is married to Demario Davis, a linebacker for the New Orleans Saints.She has a graduate degree in education and homeschools their six kids.The family does dinner together about four nights a week during football season.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Tamela Gill Davis. It has been edited for length and clarity.I always felt like there were two divergent paths for me to follow. One led to N
  
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• 18 quirky British Christmas traditions that might confuse Americans

  07-12-2025 16:12 via businessinsider.com
  Some Christmas traditions look a little different in the UK.Alexey Fedorenko/ShutterstockThere are some UK Christmas traditions that people from the US haven't experienced before.Every Christmas, families gather to watch pantomimes or meet their school friends at the pub.They also eat Yorkshire puddings, mince pies, Christmas pudding, and Christmas cake.If you call him "Father Christmas" instead of Santa Claus, you just might be from the United Kingdom.Christmas in the United Kingdom differs sli
  
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• I'm a lifelong Connecticut local — these are the absolute best places to visit in the state during the winter

  07-12-2025 15:20 via businessinsider.com
  Some of my favorite corners of New England feel like they're straight out of a Hallmark movie in the winter time.Alexa MellardoAs a Connecticut local, I've got recommendations for the best places to visit here in the winter.Harborview Market and The Tasty Yolk are some of my favorite places to get breakfast in the state.Consider staying at charming spots like Delamar Southport, The Firefly Inn, and The Litchfield Inn.As a lifelong Connecticut local, I've explored every charming corner of my litt
  
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• I'm single and an empty nester, so I decided to downsize. I made some compromises on my new apartment to save money.

  07-12-2025 14:48 via businessinsider.com
  The author recently downsized to a smaller apartment.Courtesy of Kelly MagyaricsI've been divorced and sharing custody for five years, but my youngest just started college.Becoming an empty nester prompted me to reevaluate my living situation, and I decided to downsize.I had a few dealbreakers when choosing my new apartment.When I got amicably divorced five years ago, I moved to a three-bedroom apartment across the street from my old neighborhood to make the 50/50 custody arrangement easier on o
  
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• Airlift could be the Achilles' heel in the US Air Force plan for surviving a fight with China

  07-12-2025 14:29 via businessinsider.com
  In a potential war with China, the Air Force would spread its aircraft and operations across the Indo-Pacific rather than just centralized airbases.US Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adriana Jordan-AlcañizThe US airlift fleet has a readiness problem for a modern war, an airpower expert argues in a new paper.The size, age, and lack of variety in aircraft could hinder the Air Force's plan to operate in a war with China.The Agile Combat Employment strategy would have aircraft operate across
  
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