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• McDonald’s on Pokémon Go: ‘We are enjoying what it is doing for our business’

  26-07-2016 18:42
  
  McDonald’s has credited its tie-up with Pokemon Go for boosting sales in Japan and says it forms part of its strategy to “talk to leadership partners”.
  McDonald’s was the first brand to advertise on Pokémon Go, paying to see 3,000 of its fast-food restaurants in Japan become ‘Pokémon gyms’ in the virtual reality game. Players must visit these locations to progress in the game by becoming the gym’s champion.
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• UBS says 'physical AI' is here, and shares 3 picks-and-shovels sectors of the market to play the trade.

  03-09-2026 16:25 via businessinsider.com
  
  Cheng Xin/Getty ImagesUBS shared three ways to capitalize on the rise of humanoid robots.The bank flagged areas like actuators and precision gears and compute and power. "We are now at the precipice of moving away from preprogrammed automation," UBS said. When you think of AI, you likely think of the chatbot on the phone in your pocket, beaming information from far off data centers that power large language models like ChatGPT or Claude. But AI is striving to become more tangible — humanoi
  
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• THEN AND NOW: Photos show how Cuba went from a 1950s tourist destination to a country plagued by blackouts

  03-09-2026 16:21 via businessinsider.com
  
  Fidel Castro took control of Cuba in 1959; since then, life on the island has changed dramatically.Archive Photos/Getty ImagesCuba transitioned to a communist state in 1959, altering its tourism and economic landscape.Today, Cubans face shortages and power outages, yet tourism remains a key economic driver.Private businesses are re-emerging in Cuba, but many still depend on government rations.On New Year's Day 1959, Cuba woke up to a new reality.By then, the island had established itself as a to
  
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• Nvidia just spent $12.9 billion on Hugging Face. Here's what it's really buying.

  03-09-2026 16:21 via businessinsider.com
  
  Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.Jung Yeon-je / AFP via Getty ImagesNvidia's $12.9 billion deal with Hugging Face supercharges its push into open-source AI.Open models could keep OpenAI and Anthropic from gaining too much power and squeezing Nvidia out.As Nvidia gains more control over Hugging Face, too much control could backfire.What does $12.9 billion buy Nvidia these days? A bigger say in what AI gets built and what it runs on.Nvidia has acquired Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, giving the chip giant
  
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• Hedge fund scorecard: Millennium flat, Balyasny down in August

  03-09-2026 16:21 via businessinsider.com
  
  SALTMillennium and several multistrategy peers had a muted August, though it was less turbulent than July.Strong performers include Michael Gelband's ExodusPoint and Man Group's 1783 fund.The S&P 500 index was up 2.6% last month, pushing its 2026 gains to more than 12%.Multistrategy hedge funds' returns were muted in August, though managers likely appreciated a quieter month after a turbulent July.Izzy Englander's Millennium Management was flat in August, a person close to the manager told B
  
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• I spent my 20s proudly supporting my partner's business. Now that I'm in my 30s, I'm realizing what I gave up.

  03-09-2026 15:58 via businessinsider.com
  
  I love my partner, but I'm grieving some of the milestones we've had to put off.Rachel LaBellaI've always loved and supported my partner's dream of owning a restaurant.However, we've dealt with financial insecurity at times and put off milestones like buying a home.Now that we're in our 30s, we're having conversations about what his business means for our future.In my 20s, I fell in love with my partner's ambition.His dream was to own a restaurant, and I admired his willingness to reject a tradi
  
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• I left a chief HR officer job at 55. Now I work 3 days a week and still get benefits.

  03-09-2026 15:34 via businessinsider.com
  
  Angela Cheng-Cimini enjoys her role as a mentor, particularly to Asian people.Courtesy of Angela Cheng-CiminiAngela Cheng-Cimini worked full-time in HR for more than 30 years.She reconsidered her career in her mid 50s after losing friends her age to cancer.Cheng-Cimini quit her fast-paced job for a part-time position that allows her to mentor others.This story is based on an interview with Angela Cheng-Cimini, 56, a veteran HR professional who lives near Baltimore. It has been edited for length
  
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• After my second baby, I started paying my cousin $20 an hour to help me with chores and childcare

  03-09-2026 14:48 via businessinsider.com
  
  When we needed help with childcare, my cousin was the first person I thought of — my kids love her, and she was already spending so much time with our family. I love that I get an extra set of hands, and we're closer than ever.Courtesy of Lauren KhanAfter having my second child, I realized I needed an extra set of hands to help me with two under 2.We began paying my 23-year-old cousin $20 an hour to watch the kids and be my helper. It's great.She's become so irreplaceable that I worry what
  
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• Nvidia is buying Hugging Face for $13 billion in one of its biggest acquisitions ever

  03-09-2026 14:21 via businessinsider.com
  
  Jensen Huang said Nvidia would scale Hugging Face's platform.Philip FONG / AFP via Getty ImagesNvidia is officially buying Hugging Face for almost $13 billion.The deal could strengthen Nvidia's position by boosting the open-source ecosystem.Hugging Face will get more compute and support from Nvidia, but will remain an open platform, the companies said.Nvidia has confirmed that it's buying Hugging Face for almost $13 billion, giving the chipmaker a foothold in the open-model ecosystem.Nvidia CEO
  
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• The states where K-12 students care most about doing well in school, ranked

  03-09-2026 14:20 via businessinsider.com
  
  School children interact with their teacher.Paul Bersebach/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty ImagesA study from the US health department shows which states' children are most engaged in school.The study surveyed 70,282 children's homework habits and care for their school performance.New Jersey saw the highest student engagement, while Alaska saw the lowest.As the back-to-school season approaches — or, in some states, has already begun — students, teachers, and parents
  
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• I flew Qatar Airways' famous QSuite business class on its A350 and 777. Here's how the 2 jets compare, and which I prefer.

  03-09-2026 14:07 via businessinsider.com
  
  I spent 22 hours flying in Qatar Airways' QSuite on 2 different plane types. Here's the one I prefer and why.Courtesy of Coby WayneI flew in Qatar Airways' famous QSuite business class on back-to-back flights in July.I flew seven hours on the Boeing 777 and then 15 hours on the Airbus A350.The QSuite itself is largely the same, but the Airbus is quieter with a better cabin environment.Qatar Airways' Qsuite is legendary, with double beds and quad seating options that have made it one of the most
  
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• A shiny $50 tumbler has entered the world of trendy water bottles. Meet Frank Green.

  03-09-2026 14:04 via businessinsider.com
  
  An assortment of Frank Green water bottles.Frank GreenIf there's one thing American shoppers love, it's reusable water bottles in fun colors and prints.Frank Green, an Australian drinkware brand, is now catching the attention of US shoppers.The brand's shiny bottles are starting to stand out in a sea of Stanley cups and Owalas.This summer, Morgan Symone was ready to break up with Stanley. Then Frank Green came along.We're talking, of course, about water bottle brands."I had a Stanley for a while
  
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• Forget the tennis. Everyone at the US Open is talking about this $38 sandwich.

  03-09-2026 14:01 via businessinsider.com
  
  Salt Hank's fan-favorite French dip sandwich rivals last year's chicken nuggets-and-caviar meal.Erin McDowell/Business InsiderLast year, the internet was obsessed with the viral chicken-nuggets-and-caviar meal at the US Open.This year, the most buzzed-about food item is much more homed in on comfort food.It's wet, it's salty, and it's the perfect antidote to a menu filled with sushi and small bites.Salt Hank's French dip makes no apologies about being exactly what it is: a drippy, delightful exc
  
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• I'm a former teacher. I only splurge on 2 school supplies.

  03-09-2026 13:48 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author shares her tips for saving money when buying school supplies.Courtesy of the authorI used to spend about $100 a year on school supplies for my only child.Becoming a teacher taught me that many supplies can be reused or bought off-brand.I splurge on backpacks and lunchboxes but save on basics like notebooks and markers.Another close mom friend recently sent me a photo of her three children's school supplies; it was a literal mountain of Amazon boxes. I only have one child and easily sp
  
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• Gloria Steinem, who has died at 92, was once asked about work-life balance. She said she lived to work.

  03-09-2026 13:46 via businessinsider.com
  
  Gloria Steinem in New York City, 2025.Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC ImagesGloria Steinem, a giant of second-wave feminism, has died at age 92.In her later years, Steinem said she was juggling many projects and was excited to get older."I don't care about getting old, except I love it here, and I don't want to leave," Steinem said.Gloria Steinem was one of the most recognizable names in second-wave feminism, but she didn't rest on her laurels.On Wednesday, Steinem died at her home in New York City at t
  
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• At this NATO training camp, the aim is to train the Ukrainians who can then turn around and train everyone else

  03-09-2026 13:02 via businessinsider.com
  
  Western training for Ukrainian soldiers in Poland is focusing on specialized and leadership skills that soldiers can disseminate when they return to the battlefield.Synne Nilsson / ForsvaretUkraine is sending leaders and specialists to a NATO training camp in Poland.The idea is that they can spread what they learn to many more troops back home.It focuses Western training on areas where allies believe they can add the most value.New Western training for Ukrainian troops on NATO soil isn't taking
  
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• Walmart wants a bite of DoorDash and Uber Eats

  03-09-2026 13:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  Walmart plans to offer delivery from most of the 10,000 Dunkin' locations in the US.Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesWalmart is taking on DoorDash and Uber Eats with a new restaurant delivery partnership.The retailer will start delivering from Dunkin' locations, it said on Thursday.Walmart already has a massive delivery workforce. It's trying to use them to deliver even more.Walmart wants to use its legion of delivery workers to take a bite out of DoorDash and Uber Eats.The big-box chain struck a food-del
  
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• I've had to teach all the men in my life to clean. I'm getting ahead of it with my son and asking him to pitch in now.

  03-09-2026 12:41 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author has asked both her son and husband to pitch in around the house more.Courtesy of Ashley ArchambaultI'm tired of teaching all the men in my life to clean. I wanted to break the cycle and get my son to start pitching in while he's still young. My husband had to get on board and clean, too, to set a good example. I was talking to a friend about cleaning recently. He said that he cleans the family home and I pointed out that this is something of a rarity, even though it shouldn't be. My f
  
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• Office security workers for OpenAI, Anthropic, and other tech firms authorize a strike

  03-09-2026 12:22 via businessinsider.com
  
  OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesUnion security workers for the offices of some of Silicon Valley's biggest tech companies have authorized a strike.The union, which represents around 14,000 workers, said it is negotiating for better wages and benefits.Anthropic recently told staff to work from home in light of a possible security team strike.Union security workers for the California offices of OpenAI, Anthropic, and other tech companies announced on Wednesday that they had autho
  
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• Ukrainian special forces units clashed with each other in a bitter downtown Kyiv shootout

  03-09-2026 12:12 via businessinsider.com
  
  Servicemen of the Security Service of Ukraine stand next to a "SeaBaby" seadrone.GENYA SAVILOV/AFP via Getty ImagesTwo units run by Ukraine's spy agencies fought each other in a shootout in central Kyiv on Tuesday.The dramatic confrontation between GUR and the SBU centered on a disputed apartment search.Video appears to show two groups of soldiers approaching each other aggressively before shots ring out.A gunfight broke out in Kyiv on Tuesday between special forces units run by Ukraine's intell
  
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• The best air fryers of 2026

  03-09-2026 12:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreOver the years, we've tested over 65 air fryers. Our top picks merge convenience with performance.Jennifer Zyman/Business InsiderAir fryers have flooded the market due to their purported convenience and quick results. While many people, myself included, were skeptical of the appliance, years of testing them have taught me they are a great kitchen tool when you want food cooked quickly and evenly. But not
  
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• Uber is cutting many of its 'micro-teams' and giving some middle managers more reports

  03-09-2026 11:55 via businessinsider.com
  
  Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi announced plans to reduce the number of 'micro-teams.'Bloomberg/Getty ImagesUber announced plans to lay off some managers and eliminate nearly half of its "micro-teams."It's part of the Great Flattening, as companies look to cut costs and trim managerial layers.Eliminating middle managers can result in fewer career development opportunities for employees.As Uber cuts jobs, it's targeting some of the smallest teams in its org chart.In a memo announcing layoffs affecting
  
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• Berkshire just revealed its playbook for AI’s next bottleneck

  03-09-2026 11:50 via businessinsider.com
  
  Bloomberg/Getty ImagesGreg Abel says Berkshire sees electricity as AI's next bottleneck — and a major opportunity.The firm owns utilities across Iowa, Nevada, and the western US that could be critical to the AI boom.Sign up for First Trade, Business Insider's daily markets newsletter.Following in the footsteps of a legend is no easy feat. For every Tim Cook, there are countless tales of new leaders failing to fill gigantic shoes.New Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel finds himself in such an
  
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• My daughter never worked a minimum-wage job. I think she missed out on some important life lessons.

  03-09-2026 11:47 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author said she learned a lot by working in the service industry when she was younger.Maria Korneeva/Getty ImagesUnlike me, my daughter never worked low-paying, menial jobs while growing up.Instead, I steered her toward prestigious internships and resumé-building opportunities.Now I wonder if I deprived her of lessons that only service work can teach.At 27, my daughter earns more than I did at 57. But she still can't properly clean a coffee machine or remove sticky spills from her kit
  
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• Unemployed Americans say they're stuck in a job-hunting nightmare

  03-09-2026 11:30 via businessinsider.com
  
  Jeremy Spiegel (left), Jon McCarty (center), and Kymberly McClain (right) have struggled to make sense of difficult job searches.Jeremy Spiegel (left), Jon McCarty (center), and Kymberly McClain (right)More and more unemployed Americans have been out of work for over six months.Without a recession to blame, some job seekers are struggling to explain why.Some blame AI, age discrimination, or ghost job listings. Others wonder if they're the problem.When Jeremy Spiegel was looking for work in 2009,
  
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• 10 high-paying and growing jobs with low exposure to AI

  03-09-2026 11:30 via businessinsider.com
  
  Dental hygienists are projected to increase by about 18,000 from 2025 to 2035.Luis Alvarez/Getty ImagesThe Bureau of Labor Statistics classified 831 jobs based on their exposure to AI.Twenty of the low-exposure jobs earned median pay of at least $75,000 last year.Several of those high-paying jobs are projected to grow, including roles in healthcare.Dental hygienists are among the high-paying jobs projected to grow and have relatively low exposure to AI.The Bureau of Labor Statistics classified h
  
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• These real estate investors built cash-flowing portfolios. Here are the rules they swear by.

  03-09-2026 11:15 via businessinsider.com
  
  Jeff White and Suleyka Bolaños say renting individual rooms has helped them maximize rental income and cash flow.Jeff White and Suleyka BolañosInvestors use rules like the 1% rule to screen for cash-flowing rentals.Some boost cash flow by adding units: "The more doors on the land, the more money it produces."Others see mid-term rentals as the 'sweet spot' between long- and short-term leases.Producing cash flow from rental property sounds simple: collect more in rent than you spend
  
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• My book was a failure. I won't ever make a penny from it beyond the advance, but it did lead to career opportunities.

  03-09-2026 11:05 via businessinsider.com
  
  Petro with her book.Melissa PetroMelissa Petro's 2023 book advance didn't translate into the expected book sales she had hoped for.Despite a six-figure advance, Petro's book sold only 2,000 copies in its first year.Petro's book did lead to new opportunities, such as ghostwriting, despite failing to meet sales goals.When I sold a book in a six-figure deal back in 2023, I thought my whole life would change.For starters, that amount of money — for a book I had been working on for free for the
  
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• She asked people to write down their AI secrets. The confessions came pouring in.

  03-09-2026 11:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  Olivia Tai asked people to write down their AI secrets. She turned the confessions into a website.Olivia TaiOlivia Tai asked strangers to write down their biggest AI secrets.Confessors wrote about cloning their ex-boyfriend's voice, lying to their manager, and dating a chatbot.Tai scanned the notes and uploaded them to a site. She named it: "What We Tell AI."Olivia Tai stood in a San Jose mall with her bright red sign, proclaiming: "Everyone has an AI secret."Two tween girls approached, arms ful
  
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• Amazon projects it's on track to deliver nearly 90% of its own US packages

  03-09-2026 11:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  An Amazon delivery van.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesAmazon forecasts its own delivery network will handle nearly 90% of its US packages by 2029.Almost all projected package growth would flow through Amazon's own delivery network.Amazon projects that UPS and USPS will handle a shrinking share of its packages.Amazon's own delivery network is handling a rapidly growing share of its US packages, with a recent internal forecast projecting that figure could approach nine out of every 10 packages by 2029.Amaz
  
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