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• Opendoor has a plan to complicate life for short sellers betting against the meme stock

  10-11-2025 21:37 via businessinsider.com
  illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty ImagesOpendoor stock dropped last week after lackluster earnings.But the earnings also revealed a plan that could make things tough for short sellers.CEO Kaz Nejatian said on the call that he liked the idea of causing pain to shorts.Opendoor Technologies has a plan to make life difficult for short sellers betting against its stock.The real estate iBuying company reported third-quarter earnings last Thursday, revealing mixed results and a cautious tone from managem
  
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• Sequoia partners share how they decide which startups get a yes

  10-12-2025 06:06 via businessinsider.com
  Sequoia Capital partner Alfred Lin shared how the firm invests in outliers.Big Event Media/Getty Images for HumanX ConferenceSequoia partners said they prioritize conviction over consensus in startup investment decisions.The firm uses a voting system to gauge conviction, valuing high variance in partner opinions.Sequoia trains junior investors to embrace risk to spot "outliers."Sequoia's partners go into investment decision meetings to determine whether startups make the cut — and there's
  
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• Ukraine's ground robots are surging in popularity, but have yet to carry out even 1% of its total drone missions

  10-12-2025 06:05 via businessinsider.com
  Uncrewed Ground Vehicles are emerging quickly in Ukraine, but only carried out 2,000 combat missions compared to 304,000 UAV combat missions in November.Ukrinform/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesUAVs are still dominating Ukraine's war, accounting for 60% of all strikes Kyiv's forces conducted.Ukraine's military chief said aerial drones conducted 304,000 missions in November.That's compared to just 2,000 missions run by ground drones, a rising technology in the war.Ground drones are growing more popular
  
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• Rivian's CEO said self-driving cars shouldn't just be able to drive, but also run errands for you like a secretary

  10-12-2025 06:04 via businessinsider.com
  Rivian's CEO RJ Scaringe said self-driving cars should be able to do a lot more than drive.PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty ImagesRivian wants its cars to do more than drive themselves.CEO RJ Scaringe said he wants them to be able to coordinate servicing so their owners don't have to.The company is gearing up to start production of the R2, a $45,000 SUV, which is its cheapest EV to date.Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe wants his EVs to be able to service themselves.In an interview with Fortune released on
  
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• Trump defends tariffs as he launches economic tour: 'You can give up certain products. You could give up pencils.'

  10-12-2025 05:14 via businessinsider.com
  President Donald Trump launched an economic tour, defending his tariff policies and record.Jonathan Ernst/REUTERSPresident Donald Trump launched an economic tour, defending his tariff policies and record.The rising cost of living and affordability are key issues ahead of the midterm elections.Trump has rolled back some tariffs, especially on food, amid ongoing inflation concerns.President Donald Trump is standing by his tariffs, at least in theory.Under the banner "Lower Prices, Bigger Paychecks
  
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• AT&T CEO says he made a mistake in how he went about fixing company culture — but the viral memo wasn't it

  10-12-2025 01:57 via businessinsider.com
  AT&T CEO John Stankey said he was too slow on changing the company's culture.Bill Pugliano/Getty ImagesAT&T CEO John Stankey said he made a mistake by being too slow at changing the company culture.Stankey sent a blunt memo to employees in August about culture changes that went viral.The CEO said he could've acted faster to prioritize those changes.CEO John Stankey said he made some missteps in addressing company culture at AT&T — and shed some new light on his internal memo th
  
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• Elon Musk says DOGE was 'a little bit' successful — but he wouldn't do it again

  10-12-2025 01:27 via businessinsider.com
  WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 11: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, accompanied by U.S. President Donald Trump (R), and his son X Musk, speaks during an executive order signing in the Oval Office at the White House on February 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump is to sign an executive order implementing the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) "workforce optimization initiative," which, according to Trump, will encourage agencies to limit hiring and reduce the size of the federal government.And
  
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• I went on a monthlong nomad cruise. The travel disappointed, but the community onboard didn't.

  10-12-2025 01:14 via businessinsider.com
  Kaisu Koskela had been hearing about Nomad Cruise for years; this year, she boarded a 27-day cruise from Seattle to Sydney.Provided by Kaisu KoskelaKaisu Koskela has been a digital nomad for 15 years.She convinced her husband to join her on a 27-day cruise from Seattle to Sydney filled with fellow nomads.She didn't connect much with locals on shore, but she forged meaningful relationships onboard.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kaisu Koskela, 48, a postdoctoral researcher o
  
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• Watch Live: Understanding what the Fed's rate decision means for you

  10-12-2025 01:02 via businessinsider.com
  The Federal Reserve looks ahead to 2026 in its final meeting of the year.Hu Yousong/Xinhua via Getty ImagesThe Federal Reserve is widely expected to announce an interest rate cut at its last meeting of 2025.The central bank will also share its forecast for inflation and unemployment.BI's economy team shares highlights from the meeting and explains the implications, live at 4 p.m. ET.The Federal Reserve's final meeting of 2025 has arrived. The central bank will reveal if it plans to cut interest
  
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• Walmart just extended its Christmas Eve delivery hours

  10-12-2025 00:26 via businessinsider.com
  Walmart fulfills 2.5X more express delivery orders in December than it does during the rest of the year.Mike Segar/ReutersWalmart just pushed its latest delivery window to 5 p.m. local time on Christmas Eve.The retail giant can now reach 95% of US households in three hours or less.The ultrafast service is part of a broader race to make shopping more convenient — and immediateAs Christmas approaches, Walmart is giving shoppers something pretty much everyone can use: a little more time.Imagi
  
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• Only 47 songs have stayed at No. 1 on the chart for 10 weeks or more — here they all are

  10-12-2025 00:25 via businessinsider.com
  Lil Nas X, Olivia Newton-John, Mariah Carey, and Shaboozey.Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy; Erik Hein/American Broadcasting Companies via Getty Images; Kevin Winter/Getty Images; Axelle Bauer Griffin/FilmMagic; Rebecca Zisser/BIA small fraction of all No. 1 hits have ruled the Billboard Hot 100 for 10 weeks or more."All I Want for Christmas Is You" returned to No. 1 for its 19th week atop the chart.Mariah Carey ties Lil Nas X and Shaboozey for the all-time record.The Billboa
  
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• Cracker Barrel stock drops after-hours as chain reports losses from 'unique and ongoing headwinds'

  10-12-2025 00:12 via businessinsider.com
  Cracker Barrel Old Country Store.Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesCracker Barrel, in its financial results for Q1 of fiscal 2026, reported a 5.7% decrease in revenue.CEO Julie Masino blamed the results on "unique and ongoing headwinds."The chain's stock dropped sharply in after-hours trading and has fallen more than 50% this year.Cracker Barrel released its Q1 results on Tuesday, reporting losses that sent its share price tumbling more than 9% in after-hours trading.The b
  
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• How to buy Blackpink tickets: Final dates of the Deadline tour

  10-12-2025 00:01 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreEmma McIntyre/Getty Images for CoachellaBlackpink's 2025-2026 World Tour is underway, with North American stadium dates (kicking off July 12-13 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles) followed by European and an expanded Asia leg, announced on May 27, 2025. Demand has been intense; additional shows were announced soon after the US went on sale, and more dates run into early 2026, including Hong Kong in January.
  
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• David Ellison says he knows the Warner Bros. Discovery board can't accept his most recent offer. Here's why.

  09-12-2025 23:43 via businessinsider.com
  David Ellison's Paramount isn't giving up in its pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery.Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty ImagesParamount submitted a hostile offer for Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix won the bidding war.CEO David Ellison says he knows the WBD board can't accept the Monday offer.These comments and others suggest Ellison could be willing to increase his bid.Paramount CEO David Ellison says he knows the Warner Bros. Discovery board can't accept his latest offer of $30 per share for the co
  
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• How to get Benson Boone tickets: Remaining dates for 2025

  09-12-2025 23:40 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreRich Polk/Penske Media via Getty ImagesBenson Boone may be only 22, but the young artist has already hit records for his first all-arena concert tour this year, selling out within seconds. With the hype at an all-time high to catch the star onstage, you may be thinking you’re out of luck for seeing the “Mystical Magical” star live this year. You’re in luck, however, as Benson Boon
  
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• Allbirds holiday sale: Save up to 50% on select styles

  09-12-2025 23:17 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe Allbirds sale is offering 30% off sitewide, and up to 50% off select shoes.Amazon/Allbirds/Business InsiderIf you missed the Allbirds sales on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you're in luck. Allbirds is offering 30% off sitewide and 50% off select faves for a limited time only.Allbirds, one of our favorite shoe retailers, has spent the past nine years developing a reputation for combining style, comfo
  
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• When are Vuori's final Holiday shipping dates, and what sales are still available?

  09-12-2025 23:07 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreVuoriIt may feel like summer was just yesterday, but the holidays are already coming up fast. That means you might be in the throes of gift shopping for your family, friends, or yourself, and Vuori's stylish and comfortable activewear and travel loungewear is a great choice. But nothing dampens the holiday spirit like a gift that didn't arrive on time, so we suggest planning ahead. Luckily, we've got you
  
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• Airbus CEO said the future of commercial aviation could be a B-2 bomber-like plane with a cabin in the wing

  09-12-2025 23:06 via businessinsider.com
  A scale model of the Airbus Blended-Wing Body concept aircraft, which would run on hydrogen.Richard Baker/In Pictures via Getty ImagesAirbus' CEO said the next generation of commercial aircraft could look like the B-2 bomber.The design combines the fuselage and wings into one giant wing with the cabin built inside.It promises better fuel burn and passenger space, but it may have few windows.The future of aviation could look surprisingly similar to the triangular paper airplanes you folded as a k
  
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• MasterClass sale: All annual plans are 40% off, just in time for the holidays

  09-12-2025 23:05 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreMasterClassBlack Friday and Cyber Monday are now a week behind us, which means many of the best deals of the year have come and gone. But if you forgot to secure holiday gifts on sale during the biggest shopping weekend of 2025, all hope is not lost. A MasterClass subscription makes a great gift for anyone in your life looking to pick up a new hobby or skill in the new year, and the current MasterClass s
  
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• Pizza chain once backed by NBA star Kevin Durant hits bankruptcy court

  09-12-2025 22:57 via businessinsider.com
  Kevin Durant (L) next to a Pieology storefrontGetty Images/BI compositePieology, once backed by Kevin Durant, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.The pizza chain, founded by Michael Chang's brother, has seen its store count decline. Pieology plans to keep operating during bankruptcy as it seeks a court-approved repayment plan.A pizza chain founded by the brother of tennis star Michael Chang, and once backed by NBA superstar Kevin Durant, is seeking bankruptcy protection after years of
  
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• The Farmer's Dog was a hit with our dogs, and it's the most affordable fresh dog food delivery option we've tried

  09-12-2025 22:52 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreReese, one of our tester pups, enjoyed The Farmer's Dog beef recipe, which contains beef and beef liver, lentils, and vegetables such as sweet potato and carrot.Jaclyn Turner/Business InsiderOver several months in 2023, I tested the best fresh dog food delivery services with my pup. Among them, The Farmer's Dog stood out as both the most popular and the most affordable. The company, founded in 2014, deli
  
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• How Kate Spade is using the Coach bag playbook to try to win Gen Z

  09-12-2025 22:29 via businessinsider.com
  Coach bags have had a resurgence in popularity with Gen Z.Moritz Scholz/Getty ImagesCoach bags have had a moment with Gen Z. Now, Kate Spade wants a turn.Tapestry, the parent company of Coach, is applying its "road map" to the Kate Spade brand.Scott Roe, Tapestry's CFO and COO, talked about the company's marketing strategy on an upcoming podcast.Gen Z is carrying Coach — literally and figuratively.That demographic of shoppers, born between 1997 and 2012, is the "center of the bull's-eye" f
  
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• 19 thoughtful gifts for women that will deliver pure delight

  09-12-2025 22:09 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSamantha Crozier/Business InsiderHere at Business Insider Reviews, we spend all year testing products. Our discerning editors carefully test everything from cashmere to candles with journalistic scrutiny — examining fabric contents, real-world usefulness, and value based on cost-per-use. But there's also an X-factor that can't be charted on a testing rubric: a surge of dopamine, an excitement to we
  
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• The 19 best work pants for women, tested for comfort

  09-12-2025 21:57 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreOur style editors' most comfortable pairs of work pants come from Spanx, Vuori, Tuckernuck, and more.Talia Ergas/Business InsiderFlexible work arrangements are more common than ever. So, the best work pants for women needs to do a lot more, well, work in order to be a practical and stylish option for home and the office.We chose pants from brands that specialize in different areas — athleisure, sha
  
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• The 12 best flats we've ever worn

  09-12-2025 21:56 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreJust because flats are, well — flat, doesn't mean they can't support your feet.Sally Kaplan/Business InsiderOne of the most cliché-but-true bits of fashion advice is this: have at least one comfortable pair of flats. Heels are fun and all, but there's no getting past the need for flats when your typical day involves a lot of walking.
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• The 4 best microwaves of 2025, tested by kitchen experts

  09-12-2025 21:40 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best countertop microwaves are reliable and efficient, perfect for reheating leftovers or making movie-night popcorn.Lauren Savoie/Business InsiderYour microwave might be one of the most used appliances in your kitchen — especially if you're a fan of a late night bag of popcorn or a good baked potato. If you're ready for an upgrade, the best microwaves cook quickly, evenly, and thoroughly, all
  
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• How a surreal California road inspired the car-chase scene in 'One Battle After Another'

  09-12-2025 21:07 via businessinsider.com
  Leonardo DiCaprio in "One Battle After Another."Warner Bros.Production designer Florencia Martin explains how she discovered "The Texas Dip" for the movie's car chase scene.The unique road in Borrego Springs, California, was found by chance during a location scout.The scene was shot in 110-degree conditions, causing heat exhaustion among crew members and camera malfunctions."One Battle After Another" production designer Florencia Martin was driving near the California-Arizona border with directo
  
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• Verizon is giving new customers a free $300 e-gift card: Here's how to get the deal

  09-12-2025 20:41 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreVerizon/Business InsiderWhy we love this Verizon dealWith Black Friday and Cyber Monday now a week in the rearview, most of the best deals at mobile carriers are gone. But Verizon is keeping the festivities going by offering a new deal for customers who purchase a smartphone and switch from a different carrier to one of its MyPlan Unlimited plans.Verizon's Unlimited Plus plan is the best cell phone plan
  
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• When my kids outgrew Santa, I was worried that Christmas wouldn't feel special. We've found a new tradition that keeps the spirit alive.

  09-12-2025 20:27 via businessinsider.com
  The author (not shown) turned to karaoke to bring a new special type of magic to her family's Christmas celebrations.CentralITAlliance/Getty ImagesWhen my youngest stopped believing in Santa, I was worried that Christmas wouldn't feel special.As an Italian Catholic raising Jewish children, Santa was a way for me to pass along my heritage.By introducing karaoke at my annual Christmas Eve party, I created a new, cherished tradition."Don't come into the attic, I'm wrapping Christmas gifts," I shout
  
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• National Geographic unveiled its Pictures of the Year. Here are 7 of the most striking wildlife photos.

  09-12-2025 20:08 via businessinsider.com
  Wildlife in Botswana.Stephen Wilkes/National GeographicNational Geographic's December 2025 issue features its annual Pictures of the Year.The issue features striking wildlife photos highlighting endangered species and fragile ecosystems.Some photos also show once-endangered species bouncing back thanks to conservation efforts.National Geographic's annual Pictures of the Year collection showcases stunning images of wildlife from around the world.Out of the hundreds of thousands of images taken by
  
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