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• Recommended reading: Tangoing tigers and streaming subscriptions

  14-11-2019 17:07
  
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• I didn't learn 'Chinamaxxing' on TikTok — my Chinese mom taught me. Here are 4 habits I still swear by.

  27-02-2026 07:42 via businessinsider.com
  As TikTok's "Chinamaxxing" trend gains traction, Faye Bradley shares four habits her Chinese mom taught her in childhood — ones she still follows today.Provided by Faye BradleyFaye Bradley was born and raised in Hong Kong with a Chinese mom.When she first started seeing "Chinamaxxing" on social media, she felt a surprising sense of pride.Even though these habits are trending now, they've been part of her life for years.When I first saw "Chinamaxxing" on my feed, I was surprised by how happ
  
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• Videos show how Ukrainian helicopter crews use machine guns to hunt Russia's exploding Shahed drones

  27-02-2026 07:21 via businessinsider.com
  Thermal camera footage shows the Ukrainian helicopter crew firing at a delta-wing drone.Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine via TwitterUkraine released footage on Thursday of a helicopter crew destroying multiple Russian drones.It's an extended look at how Ukraine is deploying chopper-mounted machine guns to fight Shaheds.The clips show the chopper crew using thermal cameras and an M134 minigun to hunt down the drones.Ukraine just gave us an extended look at one of its emerging tactics a
  
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• OpenAI and Google employees have signed a petition opposing the military's AI use

  27-02-2026 07:04 via businessinsider.com
  Employees at OpenAI and Google have signed a petition opposing the use of their companies' AI tools for mass surveillance or weapons that can kill without human oversight.Li Hongbo/VCG via Getty ImagesOpenAI and Google employees are signing a petition opposing military AI use.They oppose using AI for mass surveillance and autonomous killing without human oversight.The petition comes as the Pentagon puts pressure on Anthropic to expand military AI access.OpenAI and Google employees are warning th
  
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• Jack Dorsey struck an 'empathetic' tone as he laid off nearly half of Block

  27-02-2026 06:27 via businessinsider.com
  Jack Dorsey's approach to layoffs at Block struck a different tone than other tech sector cuts.MARCO BELLO/AFP via Getty ImagesJack Dorsey's approach to layoffs at Block struck a different tone than other tech sector cuts.Block announced it will lay off roughly 40% of its employees, citing "intelligent tools."Dorsey offered a base of 20 weeks of severance pay and struck a sympathetic tone.The CEO of Block is striking a different tone as the company executes massive layoffs.Jack Dorsey, who cofou
  
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• Anthropic says it can't agree to the military's AI use terms — then it got slammed by an official

  27-02-2026 06:09 via businessinsider.com
  Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei.Chance Yeh/Getty Images for HubSpotAnthropic is negotiating with the Defense Department over the terms of use for its frontier model.CEO Dario Amodei said in a statement that it will not budge on two red lines.Several hours after Amodei's statement, an official slammed him on X, calling the CEO a "liar."Anthropic's CEO is prepared to walk away from its contract with the military, according to a new statement published on Thursday.In a blog post, CEO Dario Amodei said t
  
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• Here's what smart people are saying about Paramount winning the Warner Bros. Discovery deal

  27-02-2026 06:02 via businessinsider.com
  Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC; Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times via Getty ImagesParamount-Skydance outbid Netflix for Warner Bros. DiscoveryHere's what business and political leaders are saying about the impact of the deal."Welcome to Hollywood kid," one $4 billion wealth manager said of WBD CEO David Zaslav.Paramount-Skydance has emerged as the winner in a multi-round battle for the future of Warner Bros. Discovery.Netflix backed out — and stands to pocket $2.8 billion in breakup fees — a
  
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• A second airspace mix-up is unfolding over Texas as lawmakers say the US military shot down a Border Protection drone

  27-02-2026 06:02 via businessinsider.com
  Three lawmakers said the Customs and Border Protection drone was shot down by a "high risk" counter-drone system.Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesThree Democratic lawmakers say the US military shot down a Border Protection Drone on Thursday.They said it was a "high-risk" counter-drone system, which often refers to anti-drone lasers.The FAA expanded an airspace closure in the area, but said commercial flights wouldn't be affected.The US military shot down a Customs and Border Protection drone over Texas on
  
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• The internet can't get enough of Mamdani's meeting with Trump

  27-02-2026 06:01 via businessinsider.com
  Mayor Mamdani met with President Trump on Thursday.AP Photo/Evan VucciZohran Mamdani went to the Oval Office on Thursday with fake newspapers that got Trump beaming.Mamdani also successfully pitched a housing plan to Trump.The photo op — and the concessions Mamdani secured — have social media buzzing.New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani knows how the game is played, and the internet can't get enough of it.On Thursday, Mamdani made a trip down to Washington, D.C., to meet with President
  
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• Howard Marks says AI can't match the edge of great investors

  27-02-2026 06:01 via businessinsider.com
  Okatree Capital's Howard Marks argues human insight still matters in an AI-driven market.Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Getty ImagesInvestor Howard Marks argues AI lacks the intuition and judgment of top human investors in decision-making.Artificial intelligence processes data better, but human insight still outshines it in unique situations.Marks foresees AI raising the bar for investors, but said some humans will surpass its abilities.Artificial intelligence may outperform most investors at sifting thr
  
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• Sam Altman says non-technical people can work on making AGI happen if they have taste

  27-02-2026 06:00 via businessinsider.com
  OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has criticized The New York Times after its lawyers asked to see ChatGPT user logs as part of the legal discovery process.Florian Gaertner/Photothek via Getty ImagesSam Altman says OpenAI is looking for people with good taste to work on AGI.And that includes people with non-tech backgrounds, Altman said.He said the best research teams are built on "taste and a real feel for where the field is headed next."Want to make big bucks in AI without a technical background? There st
  
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• Paramount's WBD takeover 'is not a done deal,' says California's attorney general

  27-02-2026 05:22 via businessinsider.com
  California attorney general says, not so fast to Paramount Warner Bros. mergerChristina House/Los Angeles Times via Getty ImagesCalifornia's attorney general is investigating Paramount's Warner Bros. merger, citing antitrust issues.California Attorney General Rob Bonta said the merger had not "cleared regulatory scrutiny."Netflix walked away from its bid for Warner Bros. on Thursday.Netflix dropped its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing a path for Paramount Skydance. But California's attor
  
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• Here's what smart people are saying about Jack Dorsey slashing Block's workforce

  27-02-2026 04:14 via businessinsider.com
  Jack Dorsey's Block cut roughly 4,000 jobs.Uncredited/APJack Dorsey announced major layoffs at Block, cutting nearly half of its workforce.Dorsey said AI was behind the cuts, and the company's stock rose over 20% in after-hours trading.Tech and VC leaders have reacted to Block's layoffs, with some calling it a sign of what's to come.Jack Dorsey's announcement on Thursday that Block was slashing its workforce nearly in half sent shockwaves through the tech world.Dorsey, Block's CEO and cofounder,
  
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• Being on 'The Traitors' can rehabilitate a celebrity's image. It can also ruin it.

  27-02-2026 03:29 via businessinsider.com
  Peter Weber, Rob Rausch, and Phaedra Parks on "The Traitors."Euan Cherry/Peacock via Getty ImagesPeacock's "The Traitors" is a hit competition show in which players outwit and deceive each other.Season four's breakout star is Rob Rausch from "Love Island," who previously had a mixed reputation.The show has become a powerful tool for a celebrity's image rehabilitation, PR pros say.One might assume that TV personalities appear on Peacock's murder-mystery competition show "The Traitors" for a paych
  
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• Jack Dorsey just laid off 40% of staff. He said he's still hiring AI engineers.

  27-02-2026 02:31 via businessinsider.com
  Jack Dorsey's Block is looking for more senior AI engineering talent amid a 40% workforce reduction at the company.Marco Bello/AFP via Getty ImagesJack Dorsey's fintech company Block cut 40% of its workforce on Thursday.Dorsey said the company saw weeks' worth of engineering work done in a fraction of the time.The company still expects to hire senior AI engineering talent, he said during an earnings call.Jack Dorsey said he's still hiring for his fintech company Block — even after he just
  
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• It's easy to understand why Netflix walked away from WBD

  27-02-2026 02:26 via businessinsider.com
  Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos visited the White House Thursday afternoon to discuss his company's Warner Bros. bid. Hours later, Netflix walked away from the deal.Andrew Leyden/Getty ImagesNetflix has never made a giant acquisition.That's why it was surprising that it made an $83 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery.But both Netflix shareholders and Republicans hated the deal.Investors didn't want Netflix to buy Warner Bros. Discovery.Republicans didn't want the deal to happen, either.So now it'
  
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• Jack Dorsey just gave us our first glimpse at how doomsday layoffs could work in the AI era — and it's bleak

  27-02-2026 02:01 via businessinsider.com
  In a memo on X, Block CEO Jack Dorsey announced cuts to nearly half his workforce.Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesCEO Jack Dorsey announced that Block will be slashing nearly half its workforce.Many tech companies have culled smaller proportions of workers in recent years.The move raises questions about whether other firms may follow suit as AI transforms workplaces.White-collar workers, beware.CEO Jack Dorsey is departing from the classic tech layoff playbook — and it could be a sign of what's to
  
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• A new study suggests vegans have a higher risk of colorectal cancer — but meat-eaters aren't in the clear

  27-02-2026 02:01 via businessinsider.com
  Hot dogs are not a health food.Illustration by Ute Grabowsky/Getty ImagesA new study shows vegetarians tend to have a lower risk of developing many cancers.The finding wasn't universal, though: Vegans had a higher colorectal cancer risk than meat-eaters.Lower calcium intake may be to blame, but it might no longer be a big issue due to fortified foods.Which diet is the very best diet to reduce cancer risk?A new study suggests the answer may be something close to a healthy, nutrient-rich vegetaria
  
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• 2 founding members of Mira Murati's Thinking Machines Lab quietly left for Meta

  27-02-2026 01:51 via businessinsider.com
  Thinking Machines Lab CEO Mira Murati.Slaven Vlasic/Getty ImagesTwo founding team members left Thinking Machines Lab for Meta in recent weeks.The exits add to a wave of departures from the high-profile $12 billion AI startup.Meta and Thinking Machines Lab declined to comment on the hires. Thinking Machines Lab, the high-profile startup run by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, has lost two more founding members to Meta.The pair are the latest in a string of recent departures for Thinking Machines La
  
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• How to preorder the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Deals, coupons, and freebies

  27-02-2026 01:09 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreAmazonIf you, too, are excited for the freshly released Galaxy S26 series, you're not alone. Preorders have officially begun, and with them come several sweet offers worth taking advantage of while hype is high. I've broken down how to preorder the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra below, plus the best deals you can score now on the new device.Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra preorder dealsStores and service providers lo
  
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• CEO Jack Dorsey issues a dire warning about AI's impact as he cuts Block by almost half

  27-02-2026 00:14 via businessinsider.com
  Block CEO Jack Dorsey.Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesCEO Jack Dorsey warns of AI's impact on jobs, highlighting Block's workforce reduction strategy.Block's AI tools boost efficiency, with engineer output up 40%, says CFO Amrita Ahuja.Despite layoffs, Block seeks senior AI engineers as it shifts to an "intelligence-native" approach.Block CEO Jack Dorsey issued a warning about the impact of AI on employment, particularly for other companiesAfter announcing he's cutting about 40% of Block's 11,000 employe
  
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• Best Athleta coupon codes we've tested in February 2026

  27-02-2026 00:08 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best Athleta coupons can save you 20% on your next order.AthletaAthleta might be best known for its comfortable and stylish activewear, but the retailer offers much more than sports bras and leggings. From soft essentials you could fall asleep in to professional apparel you could wear to the office, shoppers can easily build a versatile closet with the brand's clothing. Buying multiple items can make
  
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• Netflix drops out of the WBD bidding war, paving the way for David Ellison's Paramount to buy it

  27-02-2026 00:05 via businessinsider.com
  Warner Bros. has been the subject of a monthslong tug-of-war between Paramount and Netflix, which is led by co-CEO Ted Sarandos.Mario Tama/Getty Images; Chris Pizzello/APNetflix said on Thursday that it won't pay more for Warner Bros.In a statement, the company said that the "deal is no longer financially attractive."The decision was announced shortly after WBD's board said Paramount's latest offer was better than Netflix's.Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison has won the bidding war for Warner
  
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• They were about to shut down their business. Then a raw TikTok changed everything.

  26-02-2026 23:26 via businessinsider.com
  Brittany Nemandoust, the founder of Chocbox, and her husband, Kevin.Ethan Noah Roy for BIBrittany Nemandoust started Chocbox, a chocolate kit company, when the pandemic put her out of work.Sales fluctuated, and she nearly shut down the business, but a viral TikTok changed everything.She capitalized on the viral moment and implemented strategies to build a lasting business.For years, Brittany Nemandoust struggled to keep her small business afloat.Chocbox, her DIY chocolate-making kit company, sta
  
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• A man paid $200.57 for one night at a famous NYC hotel, then lived there rent-free for years. Now he could go to jail.

  26-02-2026 23:22 via businessinsider.com
  The New Yorker Hotel, center, is seen in New York.Associated PressMickey Barreto booked a one-night stay at the New Yorker Hotel in 2018 for $200.57.He stayed and paid no rent for five years thanks to a local housing law.Police arrested him in 2024. In February 2026, he pled guilty and will spend six months in jail.A man who lived in the iconic New Yorker Hotel for half a decade without paying a single cent in rent has been sentenced to jail.Police arrested Mickey Barreto in February 2024 and ch
  
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• The best probiotics for dogs, selected with veterinary guidance

  26-02-2026 23:17 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best probiotics for dogs come in capsules, chews, and powders, all formulated with beneficial bacteria to support gut health.Zesty Paws; Vet's Best; Vital Planet; Chewy/Business InsiderAdding probiotics to your dog's diet may help reduce inflammation in their gastrointestinal (GI) tract, improve digestion, speed recovery of the gut microbiome after a virus, and ease diarrhea. Even more, the best prob
  
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• T-Mobile business internet 2026: Everything you need to know about the work-facing ISP

  26-02-2026 23:12 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreT-MobileIt's hard to go wrong with T-Mobile's affordable prices and premium speeds, which is why we recommend the carrier as one of the best phone plans we've tested. But you're missing out if you don't also explore the carrier's suite of business internet services, which benefit from the same reliable 5G network. In fact, small business owners can join T-Mobile's small business internet for as little $5
  
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• Jack Dorsey says he's cutting nearly half of his staff — 4,000 jobs — at Block. Read the memo.

  26-02-2026 22:36 via businessinsider.com
  Jack Dorsey used Goose, Block's AI code editing tool, while creating his Bluetooth mesh messaging app Bitchat.MARCO BELLO/AFP via Getty ImagesBlock lays off over 4,000 employees, cutting its workforce by nearly half, CEO Jack Dorsey said.Jack Dorsey emphasized a shift toward smaller teams and intelligence tools at Block.Read the lengthy post Dorsey shared about the cuts below.Block is letting go of over 4,000 employees, cutting the company nearly in half, cofounder and CEO Jack Dorsey said Thurs
  
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• Warner Bros. Discovery's board says Paramount's latest offer is better than Netflix's. Here's what happens next.

  26-02-2026 22:28 via businessinsider.com
  Warner Bros. Discovery's board of directors just said that David Ellison's Paramount Skydance has made a better offer than Netflix.Aleksander Kalka/NurPhoto via Getty Images; Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty ImagesWarner Bros. Discovery's board said it thinks Paramount's latest offer is better than Netflix's.Paramount raised its bid to $31 per share for all of WBD on Tuesday morning.Netflix must decide whether it's willing to offer more for the Warner Bros. studio and HBO assets.Update: Short
  
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• Hillary Clinton suggests the House Oversight Committee should subpoena Elon Musk in combative opening statement

  26-02-2026 21:54 via businessinsider.com
  A view of the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center, where Hillary Clinton testified on ThursdayCHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty ImagesHillary Clinton is testifying in a congressional probe into Jeffrey Epstein.In her opening statement, she blasted the process as "partisan political theater."She also made a not-so-veiled reference to Elon Musk's plans to visit Epstein's island.Hillary Clinton on Thursday said she has no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes and urged lawmakers to focus their energie
  
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