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• Meta's Muse gives Zuckerberg another shot at building a real platform

  22-09-2026 00:16 via businessinsider.com
  
  Meta CEO Mark ZuckerbergJeff Chiu/APMeta's AI agent Muse dominates the App Store, surpassing ChatGPT in downloads.Muse offers a potential new platform for developers, attracting services such as Shopify and Stripe.Muse competes with other AI agents for the "top of the funnel."Meta's new personal AI agent, Muse, gives Mark Zuckerberg another chance to build the kind of technology platform he has chased for years.Muse jumped to the top of the App Store last week and remained the most downloaded fr
  
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• Ukrainian war robots with microphones and speakers are listening in and broadcasting surrender messages to Russian troops

  22-09-2026 13:37 via businessinsider.com
  
  Robots equipped with speakers and microphones are giving units more options in battle while limiting Ukrainian soldiers' exposure to the enemy.DevDroid/Cover Images via Reuters ConnectUkraine's robots have speakers and microphones to gather intelligence and speak to enemy soldiers.Units can send forward drones with microphones to gather intelligence on a position, a maker said.And speakers mean they can tell Russian soldiers to surrender or aid their own comrades.Ukraine's developers are equippi
  
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• I quit my job and became a travel 'micro influencer.' Now I make money leading tours and see the world for free.

  22-09-2026 13:16 via businessinsider.com
  
  The offers and details on this page may have updated or changed since the time of publication. See our article on Business Insider for current information.Rhiannon Wood is a social media influencer who leads travel group trips around the world.Courtesy of Rhiannon WoodRhiannon Wood, 26, fell in love with traveling during her university's study abroad program in 2021.After working minimum-wage jobs around the world, she took courses on how to monetize social media.Today, she has about 60,000 Inst
  
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• Ukraine says heavy bomber drones air-dropped exploding war robots miles behind Russian lines during a secretive operation

  22-09-2026 12:42 via businessinsider.com
  
  Ukraine is increasingly using robots to fight, and says dropping them with drones behind Russian lines is helping to retake territory.Ukrinform/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesA Ukrainian unit said it air-dropped explosive-laden war robots behind Russian lines.The Third Army Corps said it pioneered air-deploying ground robots.The unit said it took ground in Operation Vivaldi, which remains largely secret.A Ukrainian unit used heavy bomber drones to drop war robots behind Russian lines as part of a secr
  
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• 6 charming places around the world that will pay you to move there

  22-09-2026 12:04 via businessinsider.com
  
  Sardinia, Italy, is among the European locales offering people cash to move there.DaLiu/Getty ImagesA handful of international towns are offering movers cash and incentives to relocate.Most of the places in need of new people are rural and have struggled with a falling population.In some places, cash incentives can reach the five-figure mark.If the high cost of living in the United States has become too much, there are a handful of countries that are more than happy to welcome new residents &mda
  
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• A brand new Trump trade faces its first big test at this week’s US-China summit

  22-09-2026 11:50 via businessinsider.com
  
  Evan Vucci-Pool / Getty ImagesThe US's Greenland has made rare-earth stocks the latest Trump trade.The looming Trump-Xi summit will decide whether the rally has legs.Sign up for First Trade, Business Insider's daily markets newsletter.From a political perspective, Chinese president Xi Jinping's White House visit this week is a massive deal. Which makes it ironic that a main talking point will be tiny components the average person never sees.I'm talking about rare-earth minerals. Sporting sci-fi
  
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• I spent a year looking for a job in tech. This is what got me a role.

  22-09-2026 11:46 via businessinsider.com
  
  Jinyoung Oh spent about a year looking for a job in tech.Courtesy of Jinyoung OhJinyoung Oh recently got an offer at a software company after a year of job searching.He applied to hundreds of jobs each month, yet focused on building skills through practice problems."I was locked in. I was ready for this," he said of the interview that led to his offer.Jinyoung Oh, 23, recently received an offer to work as a software engineer after about a year of searching. He lives in Seattle. The following has
  
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• Morgan Stanley says to buy these 15 high-quality stocks juicing profits ahead of earnings season

  22-09-2026 11:35 via businessinsider.com
  
  Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesMorgan Stanley says stocks are entering the middle part of a cycle, when quality names outperform.The bank's CIO said to stick with the quality trade, and shared a list of overweight-rated stocks.The include companies like ServiceNow, Coca-Cola, Visa, and Gilead.A few years of red-hot stock returns, some shaky recent economic data, sticky inflation, and a Fed raising interest rates may make you worry we're nearing the end of an economic cycle.But really, we're in
  
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• What happens when an art piece goes viral? For one 23-year-old, it meant financial stability, a new apartment, and $80,000 tied up in delayed orders.

  22-09-2026 11:30 via businessinsider.com
  
  Oskar Flodstrom's pill bottle side table went viral and became the basis for his first product release with NO LOGO.NO LOGOOskar Flodstrom, 23, went viral after creating a pill-bottle side table.With NO LOGO's help, he brought the design to market and generated $150,000 in two weeks.The hit let him leave swim teaching, but brought production delays and cash-flow pressure.When I called Oskar Flodstrom on a Wednesday, late morning, the 23-year-old Los Angeles designer politely asked whether we cou
  
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• I'm 41 and plan to retire at 65. My first step was paying off over $55,000 in credit card debt — here's how I did it.

  22-09-2026 11:05 via businessinsider.com
  
  Michelle Gudiño Prestamo.Courtesy of Michelle Gudiño PrestamoMichelle Gudiño Prestamo, an HR manager, paid off her debt with the help of a company resource.She aims to retire at 65 and pursue her dream of starting a coffee shop, and this was the first step.After clearing her debt and upping her 401(k) contributions, she's now focused on saving money.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Michelle Gudiño Prestamo, a 41-year-old human resources manager at
  
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• AI connectors could spark the next App Store-style boom. Here's how they work.

  22-09-2026 11:03 via businessinsider.com
  
  Connectors are essentially keys to specific internet applications for AI agents. Meta's Muse is a big test that could revolutionize browsing, like Apple's App Store.Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesConnectors are all the rage in Silicon Valley.They're like a set of keys for AI agents. They help complete tasks with more accuracy.They could spawn an App Store-like internet remodel — if businesses let agents use their services.The next phase of the internet could rely on a new set of ke
  
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• NATO allies in Europe want more commercial satellite imagery to spot threats earlier, CEO says

  22-09-2026 11:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  NATO is showing growing interest in commercial satellite imagery.2026 Planet Labs PBC/via REUTERSNATO countries in Europe are increasingly interested in access to commercial satellite imagery.An industry executive said that countries see how Ukraine has successfully used this technology.They are also looking to build up their own capabilities as the US signals a shift away from Europe.Demand for commercial satellite imagery is rising across NATO as the alliance seeks greater access to expand its
  
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• Instinct took Silicon Valley by storm. Meet the 'brilliant' 23-year-old college dropout who started it.

  22-09-2026 11:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  Rebecca Zisser/BINoah Shinn was publishing influential AI research before he graduated from college. Now, at the ripe age of 23, he's taking on Mark Zuckerberg.Shinn's invite-only AI assistant, Instinct, seemingly came out of nowhere this summer, went viral among Silicon Valley insiders, and raised $250 million at a whopping $2.5 billion valuation.Its breakout has turned the college dropout into one of AI's hottest young founders and put his tiny startup in direct competition with another compan
  
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• The 'AI vibe check' shows Americans haven't completely turned on AI, but it's not getting better.

  22-09-2026 10:11 via businessinsider.com
  
  One daily AI tracker showed that Americans still support continued development of AI, but that sentiment is gradually waning.Vuk Valcic/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesThe tech industry at large is having a frenzied debate about whether AI will kill us all.Surveys suggest public opinion on continued AI development remains unsettled.One "AI vibe check" tracker shows that respondents still support AI development.There's infighting among Silicon Valley insiders and elites about whether AI c
  
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• Congratulations, you're a manager now! But there's no promotion — or a raise

  22-09-2026 10:11 via businessinsider.com
  
  Getty Images; Tyler Le/BIYou entered your profession because you wanted to teach, code, write, create, or design. But thanks to AI — and the immense pressure to use it — you now spend less time practicing your craft and more time managing the technology that's doing the work you wanted to do.For many professionals, that means supervising agents: tools designed to perform tasks autonomously but that, in practice, require workers to set expectations, delegate assignments, evaluate perf
  
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• Trump wants potash from Belarus. A Canadian premier warns it would have to go through Russia.

  22-09-2026 09:47 via businessinsider.com
  
  Canada supplies the vast majority of US potash imports, a key fertilizer ingredient.Heywood Yu/Bloomberg/Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump is seeking cheaper potash from Belarus as his trade fight with Canada continues.A Canadian premier warns that the fertilizer would have to be shipped through Russia.Belarus says it has little additional supply because this year's output is already contracted.President Donald Trump's plan to buy potash from Belarus has drawn a warning from the leader of Canad
  
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• What we know about the FAA outage disrupting thousands of flights across the Northeast

  22-09-2026 08:21 via businessinsider.com
  
  A broken circuit is affecting thousands of flights in the Northeast.Gary Hershorn/Getty ImagesAirports across the Northeast experienced disruptions after an air traffic control outage on Monday.A construction crew accidentally cut a backup fiber line, leading to the outage.The line was repaired, and airport operations were resuming as of Monday evening.A construction mishap affecting air traffic control equipment in New Jersey on Monday caused chaos for travelers flying through the Northeast.Tra
  
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• The next big question for AI agents is how they'll make money, Goldman says

  22-09-2026 08:20 via businessinsider.com
  
  AI agents are evolving from conversational assistants into software that can complete tasks such as shopping and travel bookings.Dominik Butzmann/Photothek/Getty ImagesGoldman says AI agents' next big challenge is turning their growing popularity into profits.The bank expects AI agents to make money through ads and premium subscriptions.AI agents are shifting from answering questions to completing real-world tasks.AI agents have quickly become Silicon Valley's latest obsession. Now comes the har
  
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• Alexandr Wang’s #musemoneychallenge pitch says that Meta's new app can 'make you $1,000' almost instantly

  22-09-2026 08:01 via businessinsider.com
  
  Alexandr Wang says using Muse can help people save $1,000 almost instantly.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesMeta's AI team is trying to persuade people to try saving $1,000 using its new agent, Muse.Alexandr Wang is challenging people to tell Muse to sift through their finances and execute tasks.Some users are posting their wins, though a great number came from Meta's own team.Meta's Alexandr Wang says using his new AI agent can almost instantly "make you $1,000."Or rather, save you $1,000. Wang, Meta's ch
  
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• Def Jam cofounder Rick Rubin says AI art's creativity is in the prompt

  22-09-2026 06:45 via businessinsider.com
  
  Def Jam cofounder Rick Rubin said that prompting AI has something in common with how great artists have long brought their visions to life.Georgiana Dallas/WWE via Getty ImagesRick Rubin says AI could give more people a way to make art, even if they lack traditional artistic skills.The Def Jam cofounder said the final product is only a small part of the creative process.Rubin compared prompting AI to the way artists and Hollywood greats have long brought their visions to life.Def Jam cofounder R
  
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• A former distinguished Meta engineer says promotions eventually stopped feeling like wins, so he sought a demotion

  22-09-2026 06:01 via businessinsider.com
  
  Philip Su was promoted to distinguished engineer at Meta before seeking a demotion to improve work-life balance and reduce pressure to perform.Klaus Vedfelt/Getty ImagesPhilip Su was promoted to distinguished engineer at Meta before seeking a demotion.Su said higher levels brought pressure that left him exhausted and under scrutiny.Su said that accepting a career ceiling can lead to more enjoyable work.A top engineer for Big Tech asked for a demotion at the peak of his career.Philip Su, who reac
  
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• Finally something California and Texas can agree on: regulating data centers

  22-09-2026 02:44 via businessinsider.com
  
  Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo; Nell Redmond/AP PhotoCalifornia and Texas are both limiting data center development.Gov. Gavin Newsom announced new regulations, while Gov. Greg Abbott has paused new permits.Data centers have drawn bipartisan backlash due to concerns over water use and energy prices.Often used as shorthand for two opposing sides of America, California and Texas have finally found common ground — on data centers breaking ground.The two most populous US states announced limit
  
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• British Columbia files a lawsuit against OpenAI over mass shooting

  22-09-2026 02:16 via businessinsider.com
  
  British Columbia filed a lawsuit against OpenAI over the Tumbler Ridge school shooting, alleging that ChatGPT reinforced the shooter's violent ideation.Paige Taylor White / AFP via Getty ImagesBritish Columbia filed a lawsuit against OpenAI over the Tumbler Ridge school shooting.The province alleges ChatGPT reinforced the shooter's violent ideation.The lawsuit seeks recovery costs, including for replacing the demolished school.British Columbia is taking OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman to court over th
  
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• We skipped Switzerland's tourist hubs for a quieter town. It made our family's dream trip even better.

  22-09-2026 00:15 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author (far right) and her family waited years to take a dream trip to Switzerland. Instead of staying in a busy tourist town, they stayed in Thun, which gave them access to nearby destinations, including Mürren.Courtesy of Nishtha Chaudhary.My mom dreamed of visiting Switzerland for years, but the high cost kept us from going sooner.We chose to stay in Thun over Interlaken for its affordability and convenience for day trips.Our time in Thun also gave us scenic views, a quieter pace, a
  
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• How to get a free iPad and Apple Watch with an iPhone 18 Pro at Verizon

  21-09-2026 23:58 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreVerizon/Business InsiderApple's latest iPhone generation is officially up for grabs, and the new device looks sweet for fans of the iOS ecosystem. As you might expect, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max aren't cheap, so a good deal goes a long way to making the smartphone accessible. Luckily, new and existing Verizon customers can save now on their new iPhone with these sweet deals.Order the newest iPhone fro
  
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• Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold review: Thinner, better cameras, and cool Gemini touches

  21-09-2026 23:33 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreBusiness Insider / Sherri L. SmithAnother year, another Google Pixel Fold. This time, it's the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, and Google is absolutely aiming for the top spot in the foldable market. And the company makes a good case for the crown. The phone is visually stunning and looks just as premium as competing phones in the space. It's even managed to slim down a touch, making it Google's thinnest, lightest Fo
  
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• Quince washable silk review: Testing how it holds up

  21-09-2026 23:14 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreTalia Ergas, Jaclyn Turner/Business InsiderAt Insider Reviews, we've tested plenty of essentials for our full Quince review over the years, from workwear basics to leather totes, so we were especially curious to see whether the brand's silk pieces lived up to the hype. For this Quince silk review, we wore and washed a range of items from the brand's washable silk collection — including dresses, sep
  
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• How to watch Giants vs. Rams: Channel, live streams, venue, odds

  21-09-2026 23:13 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams will square off for the first time since 2023.Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images (left); Quinn Rooney/Getty Images (right)The next Monday Night Football game kicks off soon. We've rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch the Giants vs. Rams, including global streaming options.If you don't want to read any further, you can live stream
  
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• See Trump's first public liftoff from the $6 million Lockheed-funded helipad built to protect the White House lawn

  21-09-2026 22:28 via businessinsider.com
  
  President Donald Trump took off from the new White House helipad aboard Marine One.Joey Sussman/ZUMA Press Wire via ReutersUS presidents have boarded the Marine One helicopter from the White House South Lawn for decades.The White House got a new granite helipad, funded by Lockheed Martin, bearing the presidential seal.Trump said the helipad is to protect the grass on the South Lawn from the Marine One helicopters.The White House has a new helipad on the South Lawn.President Donald Trump took off
  
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• 'It's such a slap in the face': Job seekers in their 50s share the unique challenges they face

  21-09-2026 22:27 via businessinsider.com
  
  Workers in their 50s share job searching and career pivot experiences.Chloe Ellingson/Taylor Glascock/Martina Tuaty for BIWe surveyed and spoke with professionals in their 50s about job searching and career pivoting.Over 100 people left comments and responses about their biggest challenges.Ageism, AI, and ghosting have taken an emotional toll on many 50+ job seekers.For our Still in the Game series, Business Insider has been interviewing and surveying people in their 50s who are navigating caree
  
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