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• I've been on more than 50 cruises. There are 9 things I never buy on board.

  15-06-2026 16:16 via businessinsider.com
  
  I've sailed on a lot of cruises, which has helped me figure out what's a great deal and what's better to skip.Amanda AdlerAs an avid cruiser, I'll splurge on onboard luxuries like fine dining, spa services, or cocktails.However, some extras, like balcony rooms and souvenir photos, never feel worth the cost to me.I think unlimited drink packages and high-end, duty-free purchases are rarely a good value.I've been on more than 50 cruises over the years, which has given me a strong sense of what's w
  
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• The CIO at $2.2 trillion PIMCO highlights a corner of the bond market that's more attractive and less risky than cash

  15-06-2026 21:46 via businessinsider.com
  
  PIMCODan Ivascyn, CIO of PIMCO, advises against holding cash due to potential Fed rate cuts impacting yields.He says 5-year Treasury notes offer higher yields and potential price appreciation during growth shocks.PIMCO outlines the tweaks it's made to its bond portfolio in response.Cash is usually seen as just about the least risky asset in the world of investing.You put your money into ultra-short-duration fixed income vehicles like money market funds or 3-month Treasurys bills, collect yield,
  
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• 1.5 million Defense Department workers are now using the military's generative AI every day, Pentagon official says

  15-06-2026 21:38 via businessinsider.com
  
  GenAI.mil is DoD's hub for artificial intelligence programs for US military personnel and workers.US Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith1.5 million DoD personnel and employees are using the military's enterprise AI program, a senior official shared.GenAI.mil launched in December 2025 with roughly 80,000 daily users.The Trump administration has aggressively pushed AI tools and capabilities across the federal government.The number of Department of Defense workers using the mili
  
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• Watchdog says too few of the US Air Force's flying gas stations are ready to fly missions

  15-06-2026 21:22 via businessinsider.com
  
  An airman unloads cargo from a KC-135 Stratotanker.Andrew Sinclair/US Air ForceAir Force tankers have fallen short of readiness standards from 2019 to 2025, according to a new watchdog report.Reported problems include parts shortages, maintenance staffing gaps, and insufficient infrastructure.Military demand for aerial refueling has surged during recent major combat operations.The US Air Force's aerial refueling tanker fleet has fallen short of its readiness goals every year since 2019, a govern
  
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• Here's every time Melania Trump has appeared at a public White House event during Donald Trump's second term

  15-06-2026 21:15 via businessinsider.com
  
  Melania Trump has promoted her Fostering the Future initiative during her time as first lady.Allison Robbert/APFirst lady Melania Trump has appeared at numerous White House events in recent months.The first lady released a documentary, "Melania," in January.She continues to promote her Fostering the Future and Presidential AI challenge initiatives. Melania Trump has been known as an enigmatic first lady since President Donald Trump's first term, but her public appearances and outfit choices can
  
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• Nasdaq spikes 3%, oil slides on US-Iran deal to open the Strait of Hormuz

  15-06-2026 21:14 via businessinsider.com
  
  President Donald Trump said the US had reached a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump said the US and Iran have reached a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.The Strait will be opened after the deal is signed on Friday, Trump said.Major US stock indexes ripped higher, while oil slumped 5%.Stocks spiked and oil prices slumped after the US and Iran announced they had agreed to an interim deal to end the war.On Sunday, President Donald Trump said the Unit
  
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• SpaceX turned in a dominant debut. But traders are torn about the future.

  15-06-2026 21:05 via businessinsider.com
  
  Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesSpaceX climbed 19% in its stock-trading debut.Demand was strong, particularly from retail investors.After talking to a handful of institutional and retail traders, BI found a divided investor base.As I was watching SpaceX's IPO debut, I couldn't help but get some flashbacks to a young LeBron James.When LeBron entered the NBA at age 18, he was already anointed as the next big thing. This was the player who was going to challenge Michael Jordan as the basketball GOAT. And
  
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• Where to watch Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay live streams free from anywhere

  15-06-2026 21:01 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreEitan ABRAMOVICH / AFPSaudi Arabia and Uruguay are set to meet in a key Group H matchup at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the two teams facing off as they look to strengthen their chances of reaching the knockout stage. Uruguay enters the tournament as one of South America's traditional powers, while Saudi Arabia will be aiming to build on its reputation for producing surprise results on the World Cup sta
  
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• Vintage photos show what New York City was like the last time the Knicks were NBA champions

  15-06-2026 20:45 via businessinsider.com
  
  New York Knicks guard Walt Frazier during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Madison Square Garden in 1973.APThe New York Knicks won their first NBA championship since 1973 on Saturday.It's been a long 53 years for long-suffering New Yorkers.Here's what the Big Apple was like the last time the Knicks were world champs.Cue the Frank Sinatra song — New Yorkers are on top of the world this week.After a 53-year-long drought, the New York Knicks are finally able to bring the Larry O'Brien
  
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• 41 of the best and worst looks Melania Trump has worn as first lady

  15-06-2026 20:42 via businessinsider.com
  
  Drew Angerer/Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesMelania Trump's style has been closely watched since she became first lady.Her best first lady looks mix her personal style with a professional edge.Melania Trump has also worn some controversial outfits over the years.Melania Trump has been quietly reinventing her style in her second tenure as first lady.Since she returned to the White House in 2025, she has largely struck a more subdued tone in her attire than when President Donald Trump first took office
  
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• Anthropic's new models were restricted by the US. Europe's top AI startup has been waiting for this moment.

  15-06-2026 20:13 via businessinsider.com
  
  Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei.Nathan Laine/Bloomberg via Getty Images; Jason Henry/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesThe US imposed export controls on Anthropic's newest AI models. In response, Anthropic closed access. The restrictions could play directly into Mistral's long-standing AI sovereignty pitch.Mistral's CEO has warned for more than a year that Europe risks becoming dependent on US AI firms.The White House's move to restrict access to Anthropic's newest AI models cou
  
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• Lachlan Murdoch just pulled off a $22 billion streaming deal his father could only dream of

  15-06-2026 20:11 via businessinsider.com
  
  Lachlan Murdoch and Rupert Murdoch's Fox is buying Roku. But why?Adrian Edwards/GC ImagesThere are so many things to stream. Wouldn't it be great if you could see them all in one place?And if you owned the place everyone came to when they wanted to stream, wouldn't that be worth a lot of money?That's the logic behind the Fox/Roku deal. Except …Rupert Murdoch chased the TV Guide of the Future for years. He spent billions trying to build an on-screen map for digital television before giving
  
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• Jeremy Strong plays Mark Zuckerberg in 'The Social Reckoning,' a follow-up to 2010's 'The Social Network.' Here's everything we know.

  15-06-2026 20:03 via businessinsider.com
  
  Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg in "The Social Reckoning."Sony"The Social Reckoning" tells the story of Frances Haugen, a Facebook engineer turned whistleblower.The movie is written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, and is a companion piece to "The Social Network."The movie opens in theaters on October 9.Sixteen years ago, David Fincher wowed audiences with the dorm-room origin story of Facebook with "The Social Network."The movie would go on to earn eight Oscar nominations and three wins and make
  
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• I thought vaping was harmless until I couldn't stop. I co-founded a company with my best friend to help others quit.

  15-06-2026 19:56 via businessinsider.com
  
  Caroline Huber cofounded Jones.Courtesy of Caroline HuberCaroline Huber started a nicotine replacement company targeted toward Gen Z.She and her best friend had both struggled to quit vaping.They make time for their friendship outside working together.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Caroline Huber, cofounder and co-CEO of Jones. It has been edited for length and clarity.I started smoking very casually, mostly at parties after I'd had a few drinks. I wasn't dependent, and it
  
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• Your cheat sheet to Anthropic's latest drama with the White House

  15-06-2026 19:19 via businessinsider.com
  
  Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei defended the firm's Mythos-class AI models in response to White House concern over their potential misuse.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesAnthropic is yet again in the Trump administration's crosshairs.The White House imposed export controls on the firm's latest AI models. Anthropic took Fable 5 and Mythos 5 offline in response.Here's what you need to know about the clash — and the questions that remain unanswered.Anthropic is at the center of another showdown with the Tru
  
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• I tried and ranked 4 barbecue sauces. The best one was both tangy and sweet.

  15-06-2026 19:11 via businessinsider.com
  
  I ranked four different store-bought barbecue sauces. My favorite was the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.Erin McDowell/Business InsiderI ranked four store-bought barbecue sauces from worst to best.They all paired well with chicken nuggets, though some were thicker and more flavorful than others.I liked the barbecue sauces from Sweet Baby Ray's the most, including the no-sugar-added variety.Barbecue season is here, so I set out to find the brand that delivers the tastiest barbecue sauce strai
  
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• Factory CEO says he bought each of his 30 employees a $3,000 cooling mattress cover so 'they'll be sharper' at work

  15-06-2026 18:52 via businessinsider.com
  
  Factory's CEO said that he bought employees $3,000 Eight Sleep mattress covers because he was "optimizing for output."Eight SleepFactory CEO Matan Grinberg said he bought 30 employees $3,000 mattress covers so they could be "sharper."Grinberg said he bought products from Eight Sleep. The smart covers use liquid tubing to cool and heat a bed."I want to make sure everyone is squeezing out every ounce of brain power they have," he told Business Insider.How much would you pay to help your employees
  
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• Your candy ads are about to get a lot more personalized, Mars says

  15-06-2026 18:49 via businessinsider.com
  
  Rankin Carroll is the chief brand officer of Mars Snacking.Courtesy of Rankin CarrollMars is shifting toward data-driven, personalized marketing campaigns using AI.One example is Snickers' AI-driven soccer campaign that offered a tool to send personalized jokes.Rankin Carroll, the chief brand officer of Mars Snacking, says this new strategy will save money.Rankin Carroll, chief brand officer of Mars Snacking, says the company behind your favorite candies like M&M's, Snickers, Skittles, and T
  
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• Where to watch Belgium vs. Egypt live streams free from anywhere

  15-06-2026 18:37 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreKevin De Bruyne is one of the key parts of Belgium's 2026 World Cup team.Steph Chambers - FIFA/FIFA via Getty ImagesThe World Cup continues with another must-see match-up, this time taking place in Seattle. Below, we've gathered everything you need to know about where to watch Belgium vs. Egypt, including free and global streaming options.If you don't want to read any further, you can live stream the gam
  
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• This chart shows how Fox buying Roku could create a free TV giant

  15-06-2026 18:19 via businessinsider.com
  
  Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch is making a major acquisition that will boost his company's streaming presence.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesFox is pushing further into free, ad-supported streaming by buying Roku.The combined company will own The Roku Channel and Tubi, two of the biggest free streamers.Fox has pursued an unorthodox strategy in the streaming wars.Fox mostly sat out the streaming wars, but is making a huge move by acquiring Roku.Buying Roku would make Fox the third-largest TV distributor in the U
  
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• Every US state ranked by high school graduation rate, from lowest to highest

  15-06-2026 18:13 via businessinsider.com
  
  Kentucky has the highest high school graduation rate in the US at 93.60%.littleny/Getty ImagesBusiness Insider compared the most recent graduation rates reported by all 50 states.Kentucky had the highest graduation rate at 93.60%, while Alaska had the lowest, falling under 80%High school diploma requirements can vary by state.Students' chances of tossing their graduation caps on time can vary widely by the US state where they attend high school.In Alaska, the rate of students who graduate from h
  
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• 7 of the best and worst outfits at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival

  15-06-2026 18:10 via businessinsider.com
  
  Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival.Stephanie Augello/Variety/Getty ImagesThe Tribeca Film Festival was held in New York City between June 3 and June 14.Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau were among the best-dressed on the red carpet.Jeremy Strong and Nina Dobrev, however, missed the mark with their outfits.If you were locked into the NBA Finals over the weekend, you might have missed another big event in New York City.The Tribeca Film Festival was underway in Manhattan be
  
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• Why 25 billion impressions means nothing, according to Mars Snacking CBO Rankin Carroll

  15-06-2026 18:01 via businessinsider.com
  
  Presented by LinkedIn Ads.CMO Insider is the podcast where marketing power players share candid takes, career lessons, and the power moves shaping the future of the industry.Hosted by Business Insider's Lara O'Reilly, each episode goes inside the minds of the leaders behind some of the world's biggest brands, campaigns, agencies, and platforms. From brand strategy and creativity to leadership, culture, media, technology, and the business of marketing, CMO Insider offers an honest look at what it
  
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• I'm Wolfgang Puck. At 76, retirement sounds a lot less fun than opening another restaurant.

  15-06-2026 17:49 via businessinsider.com
  
  Chef Wolfgang Puck says he's never had to "work" a day in his life.Arturo Holmes/Getty ImagesThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Wolfgang Puck, a 76-year-old chef based in Los Angeles. The following has been edited for length and clarity.I've spent more than 60 years building my restaurant business after coming to the US from Europe and opening Spago in West Hollywood in 1982.I oversee more than 100 fine dining and casual eateries around the world, from Beverly Hills and Las Ve
  
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• Trump's student-loan limits for nurses are about to take effect. GOP lawmakers advanced a plan to reverse them.

  15-06-2026 17:37 via businessinsider.com
  
  President Donald Trump's student-loan borrowing caps are set to take effect July 1.Kent NISHIMURA / AFP via Getty ImagesTrump's new student-loan borrowing caps are set to take effect on July 1.The House GOP advanced an amendment to include advanced nursing programs in the higher borrowing cap.Only 11 programs that meet the department's definition of a "professional" program qualify for the $200,000 cap.The debate over President Donald Trump's student-loan borrowing caps continues.House Republica
  
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• The US-Iran truce has dialed back one of the biggest threats to stocks: rate hikes

  15-06-2026 17:27 via businessinsider.com
  
  Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesThe US-Iran peace deal has stocks hovering near record highs on Monday.The news pushed oil prices lower and prompted a repricing of rate-hike odds.Investors are now pricing in less of a chance of a hike, softening a persistent headwind for stocks.President Trump's announcement of an Iran deal — including a full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz — was met with excitement from investors.Part of that was general risk-on sentiment. The conflict in the Midd
  
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• World Cup flightmare as Uruguay blames FIFA for travel chaos after an airplane mix-up

  15-06-2026 17:13 via businessinsider.com
  
  Uruguay's team poses before departing Montevideo last Tuesday.Santiago Mazzarovich / AFP via Getty ImagesTwo-time World Cup winners Uruguay faced travel delays on the way to the US.Paperwork issues meant their airplane lacked permission to enter the US.It's only the latest travel issue to beset the World Cup.One of the World Cup's most notable teams blamed FIFA after their travel to their first game was delayed.Uruguay, which has won the tournament twice, was left waiting for the right permissio
  
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• Citadel Securities says soaring costs are a reality check for the market's AI trade

  15-06-2026 16:59 via businessinsider.com
  
  NYSECitadel Securities sees the era of "tokenomics" shifting the AI trade.The firm says that if hyperscalers get more sensitive to high token prices, it could slow AI development.Citrini Research recently made a similar argument that tokenomics could cause a reshuffling of AI winners.Citadel Securities and Citrini Research are in agreement on one thing: The age of tokenomics is here, and spells bad news for the AI trade.Both firms say the AI trade is being reshaped by tokenomics, the economic fr
  
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• I always dreamed of moving to New York City. After living there for 5 years, I found an even better home in New England.

  15-06-2026 16:47 via businessinsider.com
  
  After five years of living in NYC, I moved to Providence, Rhode Island.Rachel Meghan QuintI grew up in San Diego and moved to New York City for college.Living in New York was great, but after five years there, I started to feel overwhelmed.Now, I live in Providence, Rhode Island, and I don't think I'll ever leave.Ever since I was a child, I knew I wanted to leave my home in San Diego County behind and pursue a career in theatre on the East Coast. In my teens, I applied exclusively to New York sc
  
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• I started caregiving to support myself through nursing school. A 96-year-old man became one of my best friends.

  15-06-2026 15:43 via businessinsider.com
  
  Jake Benoit with one of the seniors he cares for.Courtesy of Jake BenoitJake Benoit, who is studying nursing at Duke University, cares for older adults part-time.He works for an agency that matches young carers with clients needing care.The 26-year-old has bonded with the families who hired him and said it's a win-win situation.This story is based on an interview with Jake Benoit, 26, of Durham, North Carolina, who is studying for a master's in nursing. It has been edited for length and clarity.
  
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