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• Integrating influence

  31-01-2019 16:00 via warc.com
  Nearly two-thirds (65%) of advertisers plan to increase their influencer marketing spend this year, according to a recent survey by the World Federation of Advertisers. Yet despite this growth, confusion remains over how influencer marketing...
  
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• The best snow blowers to tackle winter weather in 2026

  22-01-2026 19:38 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best snow blowers use powerful augers to remove and launch accumulated snow to quickly and easily clear sidewalks, driveways, and patios.Ace Hardware;Amazon/Business InsiderWhen a winter storm blankets your driveway in several inches of snow, a snow shovel or ice melt can only take you so far. A good snow blower makes quick work of heavy accumulation, helping you create safe paths to and from home wh
  
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• Elon Musk says it's 'highly likely' humans figure out how to reverse aging — but there's 'some benefit to death'

  22-01-2026 19:26 via businessinsider.com
  Elon Musk attended the 56th annual World Economic Forum on Thursday.Denis Balibouse/REUTERSElon Musk said aging is a "very solvable problem" at the World Economic Forum on Thursday.As people live longer, Musk said, we might risk an "ossification of society.""It may become stultifying. A lack of vibrancy," Musk said.Elon Musk says he thinks aging will one day be solved.The world's richest man said getting older was a "very solvable problem" during a conversation with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink at t
  
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• From oil shocks to China disruptions, here are 5 black swan events that could derail markets this year

  22-01-2026 19:24 via businessinsider.com
  ATTA KENARE/AFP via Getty ImagesBCA Research unveiled its list of black swan events it thinks could rock markets in 2026.The firm outlined five highly disruptive scenarios that are unlikely, but plausible.An oil shock, disruptions from China, and a war between Russia and NATO are on its radar.Oil prices soaring, the world economy falling into a recession, and the NATO alliance dissolving top the list of one research firm's possible black swan events in 2026. Analysts at BCA Research listed five
  
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• Davos recap: Elon Musk talks robot-powered future, robotaxi rollout in first-ever Davos appearance

  22-01-2026 19:10 via businessinsider.com
  Elon Musk DavosFabrice COFFRINI / AFP via Getty ImagesIf Wednesday was Trump day at the World Economic Forum, then Thursday was all about Elon Musk.Musk, the world's richest person, made his first-ever appearance at Davos, taking the stage in conversation with Larry Fink, the WEF's cochair.We're bringing you live updates from Musk and the rest of Davos here. Follow along for the latest.That's it for our Davos liveblog!On Thursday, we got to see Elon Musk grace the stage of the World Economic For
  
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• The best iPhone 17 Pro Max cases 2026: Protection and style for all budgets

  22-01-2026 19:05 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best iPhone 17 Pro Max cases serve a variety of functions.Mkeke; Bandolier; Zagg; Bellroy; Business InsiderWhether you just got your hands on the iPhone 17 Pro Max or have been enjoying Apple's newest model for a while, it's never too late to protect your investment with a reliable case. With a 6.9-inch display, a brand new design, and a host of new features, you'll want to keep the device in pristin
  
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• Trump sues JPMorgan and CEO Jamie Dimon for $5 billion over alleged debanking

  22-01-2026 18:55 via businessinsider.com
  Trump sued JPMorgan and Dimon.Denis Balibouse/ReutersTrump sued JPMorgan and Jamie Dimon for at least $5 billion.The president alleges that JPMorgan debanked him after the January 6 protests for political reasons.The bank has previously said it doesn't close accounts for political reasons.President Donald Trump is taking America's biggest bank and its CEO to court.Trump is suing JPMorgan Chase and its CEO, Jamie Dimon, for at least $5 billion over claims of politically motivated debanking on Thu
  
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• Live Davos updates: Elon Musk talks robot-powered future, robotaxi rollout in first-ever Davos appearance

  22-01-2026 18:26 via businessinsider.com
  Elon Musk DavosFabrice COFFRINI / AFP via Getty ImagesIf Wednesday was Trump day at the World Economic Forum, then Thursday was all about Elon Musk.Musk, the world's richest person, made his first-ever appearance at Davos, taking the stage in conversation with Larry Fink, the WEF's cochair.We're bringing you live updates from Musk and the rest of Davos here. Follow along for the latest.Bank CEOs used Davos to question Trump's credit card cap planGoldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said AI will enabl
  
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• I spent years traveling nonstop. It took me too long to admit my 'dream life' was actually horrible for my health.

  22-01-2026 18:22 via businessinsider.com
  Traveling nonstop sounds incredible, but it can come with some serious drawbacks. Meredith BethuneFor years, I happily travelled nonstop for work, ignoring the toll it was taking on my health. When my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, I felt pushed to finally take care of myself.I don't travel as much anymore, I eat a more balanced diet, exercise, and I feel much better. I was living the dream — flying internationally nearly once a month for my work as a travel writer, crisscrossing the
  
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• FTX exec Caroline Ellison is now a free woman

  22-01-2026 18:17 via businessinsider.com
  FTX exec Caroline Ellison has been released from prison.Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesCaroline Ellison, the exec involved in the FTX scandal, has been released from federal custody.The former Alameda Research CEO had been in federal custody for roughly 14 months. She was sentenced to two years in prison for her involvement in a crypto fraud with Sam Bankman-Fried.Caroline Ellison, the former cryptocurrency executive and ex-girlfriend of Sam Bankman-Fried, is now a free woman.Ellison, 32, was o
  
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• I was celibate for a year, and then I met someone 10 years younger. Our 3-month fling changed everything for me.

  22-01-2026 18:10 via businessinsider.com
  The author had a fling with a younger man.Jackyenjoyphotography/Getty ImagesAfter a difficult breakup, I was celibate for a year — until I met someone 10 years younger.I felt safe with this younger man, and we had a lot of physical intimacy.Although it was a short fling, he helped me believe in true connections again.I was recently celibate for a year. Not out of choice, but because I was grieving the loss of a past relationship.After much post-breakup drawing out, I had finally cut ties w
  
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• The best iPhone 17 cases 2026: Reliable brands and current deals

  22-01-2026 18:08 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreAmazon; Bellroy; Zagg; Otterbox/InsiderAs the latest model in Apple's lineup of iOS smartphones, the iPhone 17 boasts a suite of new and upgraded features, including improved scratch resistance. Still, even the best phones aren't immune to drops and dents, which is why we recommend ordering a good case to keep your new investment protected. Ahead, we've got you covered with the best iPhone 17 cases you c
  
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• Google Gemini's free test prep is the latest nail in the coffin for SAT tutors

  22-01-2026 18:01 via businessinsider.com
  Google Gemini hopes to help students study for the SAT with AI.Alex Brandon/APGoogle released new SAT practice exams in Gemini, with questions reviewed by the Princeton Review.It's yet another AI education initiative, joining ChatGPT's Study Mode and Claude for Education.As AI companies expand into personalized tutoring, education professionals are still deciding how to respond.Students have long studied for the SATs with endless flashcards and prep books that doubled as doorstops. There's also
  
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• The best space heaters for extra warmth during the coldest months of winter

  22-01-2026 17:35 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreWe tested over two dozen space heaters to find the best at safely and efficiently heating small and large spaces.Kinsley Searles/Business Insider; Steph Coelho/Business InsiderSpace heaters are the best way to keep warm during freezing weather — especially in the face of cold fronts and winter storms. The best space heaters supplement your central heating by providing an extra burst of warmth in th
  
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• The best gaming TVs of 2026: Top displays for PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC

  22-01-2026 17:28 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best gaming TVs include OLED models, such as the Samsung S90F.John Higgins/Business InsiderIf you've been gaming as long as I have, you've watched the medium evolve from simple 2D platformers to 3D open-world adventures. And as games have grown in scope and production, the screens we play them on have had to level up, too. Today's best gaming TVs look nothing like the clunky tube TVs of yesteryear. M
  
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• 3 reasons the US is closer to a recession than GDP suggests, according to a top economist

  22-01-2026 17:12 via businessinsider.com
  Cindy Ord/Getty Images for YahooMark Zandi isn't convinced that the US economy is on a stable trajectory. In his latest outlook, the economist shared his take on why he still thinks a recession may be coming.GDP growth has been strong, but Zandi thinks the data masks underlying weakness. Mark Zandi isn't feeling great about the economy as 2026 get underway. The top economist at Moody's Analytics was ringing the alarm all throughout 2025, and he's still convinced that the headlines about strong G
  
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• Hedge fund titan Ken Griffin says Japan's bond-market rebellion is a warning sign that the US needs to shape up its finances

  22-01-2026 16:29 via businessinsider.com
  CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty ImagesCitadel chief Ken Griffin thinks the US got a big warning from Japan's bond market this week.Japanese bond yields hit a record high as investors fretted over the nation's growing deficit.The same dynamic could play out in the US if it doesn't get its finances in order, he said.The bond vigilantes could make a comeback soon. That's the big message Citadel CEO Ken Griffin thinks the US got this week.Speaking to Bloomberg on the sidelines of the World Economic For
  
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• An interior designer shares 11 things she'd never have in her own home

  22-01-2026 16:23 via businessinsider.com
  Some interior designers have a few styles, furniture pieces, and trends, they will always try to avoid.sheilasay/Getty ImagesAn interior designer told Business Insider which items and trends she would never have in her home.She said she's not a fan of unorganized clothing racks, matching bedroom sets, or textured walls.You also probably won't find faux flowers, mirrored walls, or textured ceilings in her home.With so many design options and changing trends, it can be difficult to decide what ite
  
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• Bojangles wants New Yorkers to ditch their bagels for biscuits. It could reignite the breakfast wars.

  22-01-2026 16:06 via businessinsider.com
  The Southern chicken chain is going after the city's bagel-lovers with its menu of biscuit breakfast sandwiches.Erin McDowell/Business InsiderBojangles just opened its first New York City location in Flatbush, Brooklyn.The Southern chicken chain is going after the city's breakfast lovers."I think we're going to turn a lot of heads," the chain's vice president of culinary said.Bojangles' breakfast is built on Southern cooking traditions, and now the chain hopes it's a recipe for success in New Yo
  
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• What business leaders are saying about Trump's credit card cap plan, from Jamie Dimon to David Solomon

  22-01-2026 15:55 via businessinsider.com
  Business leaders like Klarna's CEO support Trump's credit card cap proposal, while major banks and investors warn of risks.BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty ImagesDonald Trump proposes a 10% cap on credit card interest rates starting January 20, 2026.Business leaders like Klarna's CEO support the cap, while major banks and investors warn of risks.The proposal sparks debate on consumer protection, credit access, and industry profitability.Business leaders have mixed reviews of President Donald Tru
  
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• Oscars 2026: See the full list of nominees

  22-01-2026 15:49 via businessinsider.com
  Michael B. Jordan plays characters Smoke and Stack in "Sinners."Warner Bros.The Oscars will take place on March 15 and air live on ABC.Conan O'Brien will be hosting."Sinners" set a record for most nominations ever with 16.The 98th Academy Awards nominations were announced on Thursday, and Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" broke the record for the most nominations ever collected by one movie, with the vampire tale earning 16 including best picture.That beats the previous record of 14 nominations, which wa
  
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• Inside the restoration hangar where the National Air and Space Museum repairs and preserves historic aircraft for display

  22-01-2026 15:24 via businessinsider.com
  A McDonnell F-4S Phantom II in the Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar at the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia.Talia Lakritz/Business InsiderThe National Air and Space Museum's second location in Virginia features a restoration hangar.Visitors can watch as workers repair and preserve historic military aircraft and other artifacts.Objects on display include a McDonnell F-4S Phantom II and a Sikorsky JRS-1 from Pearl Harbor.When a one-of-a-kind air
  
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• I spent 10 weeks backpacking through South America. Here are the 4 places I'd visit again in a heartbeat.

  22-01-2026 15:21 via businessinsider.com
  I enjoyed hiking around Torres del Paine National Park.Isabel Vasquez LarsonIn 2022, I quit my job to backpack through South America for 10 weeks with my partner.We visited 16 cities across eight countries, and even saw one of the Seven Wonders of the World.One of my favorite cities was Buenos Aires — the sightseeing, shopping, and food were incredible.In the summer of 2022, I quit my full-time job to spend 10 weeks backpacking through South America with my then-boyfriend (now-husband).Con
  
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• Waymo robotaxis are now available in Miami. Here's what to know.

  22-01-2026 15:00 via businessinsider.com
  Waymo is opening its robotaxi service to the Miami public, covering 60 sqaure miles of Florida's second most populous city.Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesWaymo will be accepting public riders within a 60-square-mile area of Miami starting Thursday.The company will start with a limited number of riders before expanding to the general public.Waymo said it plans to expand to highways and more riders later this year.Waymo is expanding its robotaxi service to Miami on Thursday, putting the Alphabet-back
  
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• Every Timothée Chalamet movie, ranked by critics

  22-01-2026 15:00 via businessinsider.com
  Timothée Chalamet with his Golden Globe for "Marty Supreme."Frazer Harrison/WireImage/Getty ImagesTimothée Chalamet is known for his roles in the movies "Dune," "Wonka," and "Little Women."The actor became a three-time Oscar nominee this year thanks to his role in "Marty Supreme."Chalamet has appeared in 23 films since 2014.Timothée Chalamet could join the history books as the second-youngest best actor winner of all time if he takes home the Oscar this year for "Marty Supre
  
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• Citadel's CEO on the AI boom: 'Is it hype? Of course'

  22-01-2026 14:56 via businessinsider.com
  Citadel CEO Ken Griffin says the AI boom is being driven as much by hype and spending pressure as by real productivity gains.Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP via Getty ImagesKen Griffin says AI hype is real, as productivity gains lag the spending boom.Citadel's CEO says bold AI forecasts run ahead of what the tech can deliver today.Griffin says AI has empowered CTOs, but generative tools still fall apart on depth tests.Hedge fund tycoon Ken Griffin has a blunt message for anyone expecting artificial intel
  
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• 4 tips to build muscle at the gym from one of the world's most decorated Olympians

  22-01-2026 14:43 via businessinsider.com
  Katie Ledecky of Team United States reacts after winning gold and setting a new championship record time of 8:05:62 in the Women's 800m Freestyle Final on day 23 of the Singapore 2025 World Aquatics Championships at World Aquatics Championships Arena on August 02, 2025 in Singapore.Lintao Zhang/Getty ImagesSwimmer Katie Ledecky is a world-record holder with more than a dozen Olympic medals.She said her training routine focuses on consistency and explosive power with weights and circuits.To stay
  
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• LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman says companies are approaching AI the wrong way

  22-01-2026 14:42 via businessinsider.com
  LinkedIn cofounder Reid HoffmanDominik Bindl/Getty ImagesLinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman says most companies are thinking about AI adoption the wrong way.Instead of focusing on pilot projects, he says the real wins come from automating everyday work.Hoffman says AI should start with unglamorous tasks like meetings, notes, and coordination.Big companies are busy hiring chief AI officers and setting up tiger teams to pilot agentic products.However, LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman says this overloo
  
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• Why Wall Street's most data-obsessed investors are taking it slowly with generative AI

  22-01-2026 14:30 via businessinsider.com
  Quant asset managers haven't adopted AI en masse yet.Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesA new Bloomberg survey of quant investors found that 54% of respondents do not use generative AI for investing.AI usage in quant investing will be linked to data formatting and availability going forward, Bloomberg believes.This aligns with the thinking from many quant executives, who have said that AI is not yet able to beat the market.Generative AI hasn't yet won over the quants.A majority of people running sy
  
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• Chipotle's new PAC signals a change in how the company engages in politics

  22-01-2026 12:43 via businessinsider.com
  Chipotle quietly filed FEC paperwork to form a political action committee.Illustration by Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesChipotle has filed to form a PAC, allowing the company to donate directly to federal candidates.The move is a departure from the Mexican Grill's prior "Government Affairs Engagement Policy."The move comes ahead of the midterms, which are expected to be hotly contested.Chipotle Mexican Grill has filed paperwork to form a political action committee, marki
  
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