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• My son has had screen time since he was 3 months old. I see it as a necessity for parenting.

  29-09-2026 19:07 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author said screens are sometimes a necessity in a parent's life. (author's child not shown)Paulo Sousa/Getty ImagesI use screen time as a tool to balance parenting and my personal productivity needs.My son, 2, often watches educational content, Disney movies, and musicals.Watching TV helped my son develop social skills, and I have no regrets.It's a cloudy afternoon and my 2-year-old is watching "The Lego Movie," while my husband works his 9-to-5 job.I am in charge of our kid, the primary ca
  
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• An MVP's unconventional 'less is more' training strategy — including weights after games

  30-09-2026 01:17 via businessinsider.com
  
  New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart has her game day routine dialed in after a decade of playing pro basketball.Stephen Maturen/Getty ImagesTop WNBA player Breanna Stewart takes a calculated approach to recovering from her hectic schedule.She's picky about her game day meals and conserves energy by napping before competition.She warms up with Pilates, activating the core muscles to boost performance and prevent injury.When I get on a call with Breanna Stewart, she tells me she can't wait to
  
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• OpenAI says its new AI agents won’t stay a premium product forever as the company launches its priciest plan yet

  30-09-2026 00:02 via businessinsider.com
  
  Sarah Friar said OpenAI eventually wants to bring its premium agents to its 1.2 billion consumer users, and the price won't stay high forever.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesOpenAI said its Dots agents will initially be available through its premium plans.Sarah Friar said OpenAI eventually wants to bring the agents to its 1.2 billion consumer users.ChatGPT's new Pro 500 plan could cost a fully subscribed user $6,000 a year.For those who want to access more of ChatGPT but simply find the current price poin
  
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• Judge rules Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax rollout needs a do-over

  29-09-2026 23:38 via businessinsider.com
  
  The tax targets wealthy second-home owners in NYC.Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty ImagesAn NYC judge ruled that the rollout of New York's tax on wealthy second-home owners needs to be redone.NYC homeowners sued the city in August, calling the tax rollout confusing and a privacy violation.A Staten Island judge said a list of hundreds of thousands of properties in the city must be taken down.New York City's pied-à-terre tax on luxury second homes has hit a roadblock over the p
  
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• Workday is doing another round of layoffs

  29-09-2026 23:20 via businessinsider.com
  
  Aneel Bhusri took over as CEO in February.FortuneWorkday is letting go about 500 employees, marking its second round of layoffs this year.The cuts mainly target the company's product and technology team as it realigns for growth.The software-as-a-service company also lowered its fiscal Q3 outlook.Workday is conducting layoffs for the second time this year, this time affecting around 500 workers. It also trimmed its fiscal third-quarter earnings forecast.The software-as-a-service giant said in a
  
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• How to watch the Red Sox vs. Yankees: Channel, live streams, odds, venue

  29-09-2026 23:01 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees will battle it out in the ultimate American League East showdown.Evan Bernstein/Getty ImagesThe MLB Wild Card games are officially underway, and an iconic rivalry has been reignited in the American League East. We've rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch the Red Sox vs. Yankees, including channels and live streaming options.If you don't want to
  
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• The best flea and tick treatments for cats

  29-09-2026 22:53 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best flea treatments for cats include prescription and over-the-counter spot-on topical treatments, pills, and collars.Chewy/Business InsiderProtecting your feline's health begins with the best flea and tick treatments for cats. During my eight years as a veterinary assistant in animal hospitals, I helped treat hundreds of cats with fleas.I saw how severe flea infestations can cause painful skin dama
  
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• Sam Altman outlined OpenAI's 3-part plan for dominance

  29-09-2026 22:49 via businessinsider.com
  
  Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, speaks at the company's DevDay conference on Tuesday.Heather Diehl/Getty ImagesOpenAI CEO Sam Altman has a three-part plan for the company.At Tuesday's DevDay keynote, Altman outlined the "models, building, and distribution" approach.ChatGPT now has 1.2 billion weekly users, and Altman is ramping up its ambitions.Sam Altman laid out OpenAI's three-step vision for business dominance.The CEO revealed a slew of updates to ChatGPT and related company products at its develo
  
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• The 8 best sweaters for women that make cold days feel cozy and chic

  29-09-2026 22:25 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreFrom left to right, we're wearing the Guest In Residence Oversized Crew, the L.L.Bean Men's Cotton Fisherman Sweater, and theperfectwhitetee Janet Sweater.Samantha Crozier, Gabrielle Chase/Business InsiderGetting a new sweater is one of the small joys of autumn. As the leaves start to fall and you start swapping iced coffees for hot lattes, the urge to wrap yourself in something soft and warm becomes gre
  
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• Who sat next to Trump — and who was missing — at his big AI lunch

  29-09-2026 22:22 via businessinsider.com
  
  Donald Trump has previously gathered AI leaders like Mark Zuckerberg for discussion.Alex Wong/Getty ImagesDonald Trump hosted a lunch for the top AI leaders on Tuesday.He posted a seating chart, with Jensen Huang and Elon Musk by his side.OpenAI and Anthropic were sitting curiously far from the president. Apple was missing.President Donald Trump's seating chart is a who's who of AI.Trump hosted a "Super Intelligence Luncheon" on Tuesday, dining with the CEOs of most major AI labs and tech compan
  
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• Taylor Swift made Popflex go viral, but is the size-inclusive brand still worth the hype? Here's an honest review from editors who wear sizes 10 to 28.

  29-09-2026 22:11 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreLauren Savoie, Jaclyn Turner/Business Insider, BlogilatesI don't make all my fashion choices based on Taylor Swift's style, but I'm definitely a little influenced.
  As she geared up for the Eras tour, Swift was spotted no less than four times wearing a small activewear brand called Popflex. I became intrigued by the heavy speculation that the "lilac short skirt" mentioned in her song "imgonnagetyouback" i
  
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• 'Threshing Day' answers questions 'Fourth Wing' fans have about Rebecca Yarros' series. Here's what you might've missed.

  29-09-2026 22:01 via businessinsider.com
  
  "Threshing Day" is the latest book in the "Fourth Wing" universe.Casey Paul/MLB Photos via Getty Images/Red TowerRebecca Yarros released "Threshing Day" on Tuesday.The book unveils new lore about dragons and their riders from the "Empyrean" series.It also hints at romances developing in future "Fourth Wing" books.Happy Threshing Day!OK, it's not actually Threshing Day, but Tuesday is the day Rebecca Yarros released her new "Fourth Wing" book titled "Threshing Day."No, it's not book four in the "
  
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• Verizon Unlimited plans come with free phones from Apple, Samsung, and Google

  29-09-2026 21:44 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreVerizon; Business InsiderVerizon offers one of the best unlimited data plans, especially worthwhile for families and group sign-ups. With its reliable service, extra features, and sweet deals, it's an excellent choice if you're within the carrier's coverage area. Especially if you can get a free phone from Verizon, joining is a breeze.Browse Verizon's free phone deals now.The brand offers tons of wo
  
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• Get ready for tariffs to set off another roller coaster ride in metal markets, Goldman says

  29-09-2026 21:35 via businessinsider.com
  
  David McNew/Getty ImagesGoldman Sachs warns tariff uncertainty will set off another bout of volatility in metal markets.Metal stockpiling has tightened global liquidity and raised the risk of price swings.Copper's role in AI infrastructure may lead to another roller coaster for the industrial metal. Metal markets have been volatile during this year's commodities shocks, but Goldman Sachs says the roller coaster ride isn't over. Daan Struyven, the bank's co-head of global commodities research, sa
  
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• 2 more Good Good leaders are out in the wake of the YouTube group's ad blow-up

  29-09-2026 20:43 via businessinsider.com
  
  Good Good's Garrett Clark, center, starred in the controversial ad.Ben Jared/PGA TOUR via Getty ImagesTwo more Good Good leaders have exited as the company works through the aftermath of an ad scandal.The YouTube golf collective's heads of content and events posted that they were out of the org.Good Good has said it's focusing on its loyal fans after losing major partnerships.Two more leaders have left Good Good as the YouTube golf collective works through the aftermath of an ad scandal that cos
  
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• Amazon vans may be New York City's latest target in a crackdown on delivery services

  29-09-2026 20:36 via businessinsider.com
  
  Amazon's delivery vehicles are creating hazards on New York City's streets, new data suggest.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesAmazon's delivery vehicles are making New York City's streets more dangerous, new data suggests.The report came with the endorsement of city officials leading a crackdown on delivery services.Amazon says it provides training and technology to help drivers safely navigate city streets.Amazon is making New York City traffic more dangerous, according to new data compiled by an advocacy
  
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• I flew Iraqi Airways, an airline few Americans have experienced and is banned in the EU. Here were the 4 biggest surprises.

  29-09-2026 20:09 via businessinsider.com
  
  I flew on Iraq's national carrier as an American. It was an interesting experience.Zach BenitezI flew on Iraqi Airways, which doesn't fly to the US and is banned in the EU over safety concerns.The airline's Boeing 787 was practically new, but the seats were dirty and worn.I was surprised to receive a hot meal on the short flight, and the staff was friendly.I'm an American college student with a passion for flying airlines that most people have never heard of. When I found a $123 economy ticket o
  
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• I went to Scotland for the first time. There are 6 items I'm glad I packed and 4 I wish I had brought.

  29-09-2026 20:05 via businessinsider.com
  
  My rain boots were one of my favorite things I brought on my Scotland trip.Amanda ShammasWhile visiting Scotland for the first time, I learned which essentials I actually needed to pack.Layers, rain gear, and warm socks kept me ready for the unpredictable weather.However, I wish I had brought more comfortable clothing and a small crossbody bag with me.During a trip to Scotland, I learned that rolling hills demand comfortable walking shoes, fall weather calls for layers, and a visit to the Highla
  
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• A US military task force just showed it's ready to bet billions of dollars on answers to the drone problem

  29-09-2026 20:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  JIATF-401 is the US' interagency counter-drone task force focused on developing and employing systems to defeat small uncrewed aerial systems.US Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. RichmondThe US counter-drone task force said it is prepared to invest billions of dollars in new systems.Officials said the types of technologies range from sensors to kinetic weapons for shooting down drones.The US has a marketplace for agencies and military units to buy counter-UAS weapons they specifically nee
  
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• Where to watch the WNBA Playoffs: Live stream Fever vs. Aces and more

  29-09-2026 19:56 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces, who previously squared off in the 2025 semifinals, are among the first-round matchups.Pepper Robinson/NBAE via Getty ImagesThe WNBA Playoffs have officially tipped off, and the battle for the ring is underway. The games are spread far and wide, so we've rounded up everything you need to know about where to watch the WNBA Playoffs below.If you're hoping to tune in, yo
  
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• FICO stock plummets as credit reporting for mortgages gets shaken up

  29-09-2026 19:37 via businessinsider.com
  
  Kevin Carter/Getty ImagesFair Isaac stock plunged on Tuesday. FHFA director Bill Pulte said Fannie and Freddie will now also incorporate VantageScore into mortgage pricing. Rocket Mortgage, meanwhile, announced it will also use VantageScore for underwriting mortgages. The move: Fair Isaac Corporation stock plunged as much as 29% on Tuesday to a low of $595.19, extending declines over the past month. Shares of the financial data and credit reporting company are down 64% year to date. Why: FICO st
  
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• AI is driving a data-center power boom. Here are some of the biggest US projects being built.

  29-09-2026 19:29 via businessinsider.com
  
  The Meta El Paso Data Center on Aug. 13, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesData centers and artificial intelligence have become a part of everyday conversation for Americans.Data center energy consumption has entered those conversations, too.The largest planned AI campuses could require more than 10 gigawatts of electricity.Some Americans have new next-door neighbors: data centers.The US has been building these computing facilities for decades, but development has ramped up dramat
  
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• Disney is starting its 3rd round of layoffs under CEO Josh D'Amaro

  29-09-2026 19:21 via businessinsider.com
  
  Disney is cutting more staff under CEO Josh D'Amaro.Aurore Marechal/Getty ImagesDisney is turning to layoffs for the third time since mid-March, when Josh D'Amaro became CEO.A person familiar with the change confirmed the new round of cuts on Tuesday.D'Amaro's company downsized its marketing team in April and cut ESPN staffers in July.Disney is laying off employees for the third time since CEO Josh D'Amaro took the top job in mid-March.The Mouse House is cutting several hundred employees across
  
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• What smart people are saying about Anthropic's leaked IPO prospectus numbers

  29-09-2026 19:18 via businessinsider.com
  
  Anthropic's reported IPO prospectus has some truly eye-watering numbers.Benjamin Fanjoy/Getty ImagesAnthropic's IPO prospectus is out, and the numbers are astonishing.For example, it spent $7.3 billion on computing and faces $518 billion in fresh commitments.Business Insider put together a list of what smart people are saying about those numbers.Anthropic's IPO math is staggering.The AI lab generated nearly $4.6 billion in revenue last year — about 12 times its 2024 total — while rec
  
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• A woman in her 30s noticed her period was irregular. It turns out, she had ovarian cancer.

  29-09-2026 19:18 via businessinsider.com
  
  Natalie May was diagnosed with stage 1 ovarian cancer at 37 years old.Courtesy of Natalie MayA woman was diagnosed with early ovarian cancer after she had an irregular menstrual period.She was 37, more than a decade younger than typical patients, and a rare case of stage 1.Ovarian cancers are on the rise in younger people and are typically missed due to subtle symptoms.In front of a crowd of about a thousand people, Natalie May stepped onstage to talk about something she'd barely even spoken to
  
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• OpenAI just launched its answer to Meta: 'always-on' AI agents called Dots

  29-09-2026 19:15 via businessinsider.com
  
  OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at a recent state dinner.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesOpenAI announced its new "always-on" AI agent product, Dots, at its DevDay conference on Tuesday.Dots will compete with Meta's Muse, part of a rush in the industry toward personal agents.A spate of other announcements included a new model, a $500 plan, and a collaboration feature.OpenAI is throwing its hat in tech's shiniest new ring.On Tuesday, the company unveiled a new product called Dots, its an
  
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• ChatGPT's new plan costs $500 a month

  29-09-2026 19:15 via businessinsider.com
  
  Sam Altman leads OpenAI. The company announced a new subscription tier, costing $500 a month.Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty ImagesOpenAI announced a $500 a month plan for ChatGPT.The Pro 500 plan includes access to "Ultrafast" computing, offering an 8x speed increase in Codex.The company also downgraded the compute allowance of its $200 a month plan.ChatGPT has a brand new plan — with a hefty new price tag.OpenAI announced a new subscription tier at its Tuesday DevDay. The Pro 500 plan
  
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• I attended pastry school in France. Here are 6 tips for making the best brownies.

  29-09-2026 18:58 via businessinsider.com
  
  After attending pastry school and working in several bakeries, I've picked up a few tips for making the best brownies.Vrinda Mahesh/Getty ImagesAfter attending pastry school in France, I've learned the secrets to making the tastiest brownies.I've found using high-quality chocolate and thoroughly whipping the eggs leads to the best results.To elevate brownies even more, I like adding some nuts or caramel to the batter.I'm a full-time baker who has attended pastry school in France, completed a bak
  
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• We moved to a small island with our 10-month-old after finding a house for $1,000 a month that felt too good to be true

  29-09-2026 18:37 via businessinsider.com
  
  We moved to a small island in Maine, and have found it to be a great place to raise kids.Jenna MannWhen looking for a three-bedroom home, we found a place for $1,000 on an island in Maine.We took a trip with our baby, fell in love with the island, and decided to move there.Three years later, I'm so glad we moved here, despite the occasional challenges.Three years ago, we were in Indiana. My husband Kevin was finishing grad school, and I was absently, fruitlessly scrolling through Zillow while ou
  
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• It's not just Muse: Meta is on an app rampage

  29-09-2026 18:32 via businessinsider.com
  
  Jeff Chiu/AP; Meta; Rebecca Zisser/BIWait, Meta has how many apps now?Photos, vibe coding, and AI assistants: Meta has launched 7 new apps this year.The tech giant is one of many racing to build the AI era's Instagram-scale hit.Meta is on an app rampage that extends far beyond its hit AI personal assistant, Muse.The tech giant has released seven new apps so far in 2026. They range from getting back to Meta's basics of sharing photos to testing AI use cases for everyday people.It's all part of Me
  
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