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• Managing brands through disruption: One marketer’s experience

  03-04-2018 14:38
  Lysa Hardy is no stranger to disruption, either of markets – having joined several brands in the early stages of their growth – or within her career, given the mergers and acquisitions she has been part of. Her first was at Orange, when it was acquired by France Telecom, and then T-Mobile when it merged with Orange to form EE.
  She describes her time at Orange following the French, takeover as her “Wild West days”, given the seemingly endless stream of restructures and new
  
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• The DOJ says it took down over 9,500 of the Epstein files

  06-02-2026 21:23 via businessinsider.com
  The DOJ said it had retracted over 9,000 documents to protect victim identities.Department of JusticeThe DOJ said it has temporarily removed thousands of Epstein files.The files contained victim-identifying information and needed to be further redacted, officials said.The department released 3 million files linked to the late sex offender in January.The Justice Department has removed thousands of files linked to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein from its website, it said in a court filing.In a T
  
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• Dow tops 50,000 for the first time as stocks stage a huge rally after the week's chaotic sell-off

  06-02-2026 21:19 via businessinsider.com
  TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP via Getty ImagesUS stocks soared on Friday, pushing the Dow to 50,000 for the first time ever.After days of selling, software stocks rose 3% and the broader Nasdaq rose nearly 2%.Bitcoin also climbed 12% after its brutal decline to near $60,000 on Thursday.Stocks notched a milestone after days of heavy selling cratered tech and AI names.The Dow Jones Industrial Average staged a stunning rally of more than 1,000 points to hit 50,000 for the first time ever before pulling ba
  
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• Tommy John is 30% off sitewide with our exclusive coupon code

  06-02-2026 21:12 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreTommy JohnWhy we love this Tommy John saleUnderwear is one of the closet essentials that leaves the best impression when it goes unnoticed. Itchy, uncomfortable garments that dig in and require constant adjustment are out — breathable, cooling, and moisture-wicking styles like Tommy John's are in. The brand is known for its basics that are anything but, offering smooth integration in your daily wea
  
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• Where to watch Olympics Opening Ceremony: Live stream 2026 Milano Cortina free from anywhere

  06-02-2026 21:11 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe Opening Ceremony serves as the official start to the Winter Olympics.Michael Kappeler/picture alliance via Getty ImagesThe Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony is officially underway, and Italy is pulling out all of the stops for the highly anticipated multi-week sporting event. We've gathered all the details on where to watch the Olympics Opening Ceremony, including free streaming options.The Olympic Wi
  
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• The best Sonos soundbars of 2026: Should you buy the Arc Ultra, Beam, or Ray?

  06-02-2026 20:47 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe Sonos Arc Ultra is the best Sonos soundbar for premium performance.Tyler Hayes/Business InsiderIf you're shopping for a new soundbar, Sonos is usually one of the first names that comes up — and for good reason. The brand has something for just about every space, from bedrooms to full-on home theaters. The best Sonos soundbars deliver rich, room-filling audio, but some models are better suited f
  
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• Amazon's $8 billion Anthropic investment balloons to $61 billion

  06-02-2026 20:42 via businessinsider.com
  AWS CEO Matt GarmanNoah Berger/Getty Images for Amazon Web ServicesAmazon's Anthropic stake is now valued at $60.6 billion, a seven-fold increase.Amazon has invested $8 billion in Anthropic so far.Some of the gains have been recorded as Amazon's earnings.Talk about return on investment. Amazon's bet on Anthropic looks like an enormous win, at least on paper.The cloud giant disclosed on Friday that it holds $45.8 billion of convertible notes and $14.8 billion of nonvoting preferred stock in the A
  
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• AI job listings surge to a record, even as broader hiring slows

  06-02-2026 20:20 via businessinsider.com
  At job fair in actionReutersA version of this story originally appeared in the BI Tech Memo newsletter.Sign up for the weekly BI Tech Memo newsletter here.Even as the broader US job market cools, AI keeps punching above its weight. New data from Indeed shows overall job postings ended 2025 just 6% above pre-pandemic levels, but postings that mention AI are up more than 130% since early 2020. The standout stat: more than 1 in 25 job postings now reference AI, pushing Indeed's AI Tracker to a reco
  
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• My rare plants sell for five figures. The business helps me support my extended family, but I work about 100 hours a week.

  06-02-2026 20:04 via businessinsider.com
  Harry Luu has sold rare plants for $16,000 and $26,000. a piece.Courtesy of Harry LuuHarry Luu started growing rare plants as a hobby during grad school.During COVID, he opened a business and eventually left academia to pursue it.He works about 100 hours a week, including in greenhouses at his home, he says.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Harry Luu, owner of PlantZaddyTherapy. It has been edited for length and clarity.I've always been a gardener and enjoyed being around pla
  
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• I'm a senior lawyer and only work 25 hours a week. I wanted to be present for my kids.

  06-02-2026 20:03 via businessinsider.com
  Maddi Thimont is a lawyer who works school hours to be also a present parent.Courtesy of Maddi ThimontMaddi Thimont had spent years building her career as a lawyer, working long hours and big jobs.After having kids, she felt she had to choose between a big career and time with her family.In 2024, she found a senior legal job working school hours - meaning she can have both.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Maddi Thimont, 37, based in London. It has been edited for length and
  
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• US accuses China of breaking rules on nuclear weapons by hiding explosions and preparing for more testing

  06-02-2026 19:54 via businessinsider.com
  China's nuclear weapons arsenal is assessed to top 1,000 by 2030.VCG/VCG via Getty ImagesThe US said it has intelligence that China conducted banned nuclear explosive tests.The nuclear monitoring organization said it hadn't detected activity related to an explosive test.China is expanding its nuclear arsenal. An explosive test would violate an international agreement.The US accused China of secret nuclear explosive testing and attempting to cover it up, an official said Friday.Banned for decades
  
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• The best fresh dog food brands in 2026, tested with our dogs

  06-02-2026 19:51 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreWe fed our pups eight fresh dog food brands before naming JustFoodForDogs our top pick and The Farmer's Dog as the best value.Jill Waldbieser; Jaclyn Turner/Business InsiderFresh dog food is made with gently cooked, whole ingredients and is often highly appealing to dogs. While there are several services to choose from, the best fresh dog food brands lead the pack with expertly formulated recipes, rigoro
  
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• The best outdoor patio heaters in 2026, tested and reviewed

  06-02-2026 19:30 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best patio heaters let you enjoy the outdoors all year long. They're sturdy, durable, and effective.Camryn Rabideau/Business InsiderThe best patio heaters keep you toasty and cozy in your outdoor spaces during the cold months — without needing to pile on sweaters and blankets. Plus, they keep your patio furniture warm, start up quickly, and don't produce smoke like a fire pit.After talking to e
  
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• Welcome to the $600 billion AI era, where Big Tech is spending like it's a new Gilded Age

  06-02-2026 19:23 via businessinsider.com
  Google CEO Sundar Pichai delivers the keynote address at the Google I/O 2017 Conference at Shoreline Amphitheater on May 17, 2017, in Mountain View, California.Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesTech companies' projections on data center spending stole the show in recent earnings announcements.It ushers in a new era of the AI age, with massive private-sector infrastructure spending.Amazon alone plans for $200 billion in capital expenditures, a more than 50% escalation from 2025.Big Tech is taking the A
  
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• AT&T launches a smartphone for kids that's really for parents

  06-02-2026 19:04 via businessinsider.com
  AT&T debuted smartphones for children on Friday.Smith Collection/Gado/Gado via Getty ImagesAT&T debuted a smartphone designed for children called the amiGO Jr. Phone.Parents can use an app to set safety features, including location sharing and pre-approved contacts.Parents have raised concerns over the impact of social media and screen time on kids' mental health.AT&T is hoping to entice parents concerned about screentime with a smartphone designed for children. Whether children will
  
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• Amazon is expanding 'Melania' to nearly 300 more theaters after a better-than-expected opening weekend

  06-02-2026 18:55 via businessinsider.com
  "Melania."Amazon MGM Studios"Melania" is expanding to over 2,000 screens this weekend.The movie earned $7 million on 1,778 screens in its opening weekend January 30.The movie will have stiff competition as it will be up against the Super Bowl."Melania" is expanding in its second weekend in theaters.After the Amazon MGM Studios documentary on first lady Melania Trump earned a better-than-expected $7 million on 1,778 screens in its opening weekend, the Brett Ratner-directed doc is now going to be
  
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• Luigi Mangione shouts 'double jeopardy' in court as 1st trial is set for June 8 at contentious hearing

  06-02-2026 18:46 via businessinsider.com
  Luigi Mangione speaks with attorney Jacob Kaplan (L) on December 1, during a New York state court evidentiary hearing in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.Steven Hirsch / POOL / AFP via Getty ImagesLuigi Mangione is charged in both NY state and federal court with killing UHC CEO Brian Thompson.An ongoing tug-of-war over which venue — state or federal — will try him first ended on Friday.A state judge set a July 8 trial date, and Mangione left the court shouting about
  
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• I've traveled all over North America, but there's just one place I'd move to in a heartbeat

  06-02-2026 18:42 via businessinsider.com
  Montreal is a place I often dream about. benedek/Getty ImagesI've traveled a lot and enjoyed visiting many places, but I instantly fell in love with Montreal.The food scene blew me away, from classic poutine to amazing international eats.It's easy to get around and feels like home, but visa rules make moving tricky for me.As someone who has spent several years galavanting around the United States, Central America, and Europe, there are very few cities that truly humble me.But from the moment I s
  
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• Taylor Swift released a star-studded music video for 'Opalite.' Here are the details and Easter eggs you may have missed.

  06-02-2026 18:30 via businessinsider.com
  Taylor Swift in the "Opalite" music video.Taylor Swift/YouTubeTaylor Swift released the music video for her latest single, "Opalite," on Friday.The video costars Domhnall Gleeson and features cameos from Cillian Murphy, Greta Lee, and others.Some Easter eggs reference other songs in Swift's discography, like "Father Figure" and "Bejeweled."Taylor Swift surprised her devotees this week by announcing a music video for "Opalite," the fan-favorite third track from her latest album, "The Life of a Sh
  
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• I used ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity to research a gnarly NYC rent situation. Here's what I learned.

  06-02-2026 18:21 via businessinsider.com
  Nolita is an upscale neighborhood in NYC brimming with boutiques and restaurants.Alexander Spatari/Getty ImagesA version of this story originally appeared in the BI Tech Memo newsletter.Sign up for the weekly BI Tech Memo newsletter here.In New York City, three things are certain: death, taxes, and sky-high rent.There may not be much AI can do for death. Taxes, I'm not sure. But it turns out this technology can be surprisingly helpful if you have a unique rent situation.I live in a former superi
  
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• I've had a Costco executive membership for nearly a decade. There are 10 purchases I swear by every time I shop.

  06-02-2026 18:16 via businessinsider.com
  I've been shopping at Costco for my family for years using my executive membership. Blythe ChadimI've had a Costco executive membership for almost 10 years, and I love buying groceries there.Oikos Triple Zero Greek yogurt and Kirkland Signature hummus cups are great protein-packed snacks.I usually grab Cosmic Crisp apples, Kirkland Signature lean ground beef, and coffee at Costco.I've had a Costco executive membership for almost a decade, and while my shopping habits have changed since having ki
  
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• Floyd Mayweather accused in lawsuits of owing millions for luxury watches, gold, and rent on palatial apartment

  06-02-2026 18:02 via businessinsider.com
  Floyd Mayweather is facing three new lawsuits alleging unpaid bills.Allen Berezovsky/Getty ImagesFloyd Mayweather was sued for allegedly failing to pay rent on a luxury duplex in Manhattan.The boxer was also hit with two new lawsuits over millions in allegedly unpaid bills for jewelry.Mayweather sued Showtime Networks, alleging it helped his ex-manager deprive him of $340 million.Former boxing champ Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been hit with three new lawsuits alleging that he failed to pay millions
  
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• Y Combinator picked a fight with Canada — and quickly backtracked

  06-02-2026 18:00 via businessinsider.com
  Gary Tan said that some academic entrepreneurship programs are creating "fake" founders like Elizabeth Holmes and Sam Bankman-Fried.Harry Murphy/Sportsfile for Web Summit via Getty ImagesThe startup accelerator Y Combinator recently removed Canada from its list of acceptable countries for incorporation.Canadian investors and founders sounded off after YC's Garry Tan said US-incorporated startups had easier access to capital.Y Combinator has since reversed the decision, putting Canada back on the
  
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• 'Long main street, short Wall Street': BofA says small stocks will keep beating bigger names

  06-02-2026 17:58 via businessinsider.com
  Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesBank of America says Main Street plays are poised to win ahead of the midterms. The bank says Trump's policies have weighed on certain market sectors. It flagged a handful of assets that are poised to "boom" as market leadership shifts. Bet on Detroit, not Davos. That's the message from Bank of America, which sees a "major threat" to the market leadership of the early 2020s. The bank said investors should gravitate toward Main Street plays as the midterm elections
  
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• Where to watch the Super Bowl: Free Seahawks vs. Patriots live streams

  06-02-2026 17:55 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks last played each other in 2024.Jaiden Tripi/Getty ImagesThe big game is almost here, and we've compiled everything you need to know about where to watch the Super Bowl, including free streaming options. Keep reading to learn all the details on tuning into the Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots showdown (and the Bad Bunny halftime show), no matter where
  
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• 800 Google employees demand an end to any cloud contracts with ICE and CBP

  06-02-2026 17:26 via businessinsider.com
  Google employees signed a petition asking management for transparency and protection in light of Trump's immigration crackdown.John Keeble/Getty Images800 Googlers are demanding the tech giant disclose government contracts and divest from those with immigration services.The Department of Homeland Security seeks contracts with tech companies for their services.Tech leaders are under pressure to address the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.A group of Google employees are demanding an e
  
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• How the Reviews team tests clothing, shoes, and accessories at Business Insider

  06-02-2026 17:06 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreGabrielle Chase; Samantha Crozier; Amir Ismael/Business InsiderWhether you're shopping for a work bag that can survive a daily commute or upgrading the basics you wear on repeat, the Reviews team at Business Insider offers style recommendations you can trust.Our style coverage is led by experienced editors who have spent years reporting on the evolution of style and testing clothing, shoes, and accessori
  
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• The Olympians with the most medals of all time, ranked

  06-02-2026 17:05 via businessinsider.com
  Ireen Wust, Michael Phelps, and Katie Ledecky are three of the most decorated Olympians of all time.Richard Heathcote/Staff/Getty Images; Adam Pretty/Getty Images; Quinn Rooney/Staff/Getty ImagesThe 2026 Winter Olympics officially kick off on Friday.Some of the most decorated athletes in Winter Games history are Marit Bjørgen and Ireen Wüst.Swimmer Michael Phelps still holds the record for most Olympic medals of all time, with 28.The 2026 Winter Olympics are almost here.While some of
  
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• The EV retreat deepens with $26 billion write-down from Jeep-maker Stellantis

  06-02-2026 17:03 via businessinsider.com
  Jeep-maker Stellantis has been re-evaluating its EV lineup. The change of plans will cost the company $26 billion.: Jim West/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesStellantis just announced a $26 billion charge as it resets its EV strategy — the latest in a four-month trend.Ford, GM, and Volkswagen announced similar multibillion write-downs as US EV demand cools.Investors punished the stock, sending shares down more than 25% on Friday morning.Another Detroit automaker is paying a steep
  
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• How bitcoin's plunge has battered the crypto's biggest institutional whale, in 3 charts

  06-02-2026 17:03 via businessinsider.com
  DOMINIC GWINN/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty ImagesAs a proxy for bitcoin, Michael Saylor's Strategy sees its stock rise and fall with the top crypto.The largest corporate holder of bitcoin reported a $12 billion loss for the fourth quarter.Its stock has tumbled alongside bitcoin's price over the last several months.For a while there, it looked like Michael Saylor's bitcoin-hoarding business software firm had cracked some secret code.Investors piled into the stock, forked over more money durin
  
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