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• SEA e-commerce players offer free ads and aid for NGOs and SMEs

  17-04-2020 01:25
  
  As online shopping becomes the predominant product consumption channel during on-going movement restrictions, e-commerce players in Southeast Asia have launched initiatives to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and non-profit...
  
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• Where to watch Wimbledon final FREE: Sinner vs. Zverev live stream from anywhere

  12-07-2026 14:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreJannik Sinner will be hoping for a 5th grand slam title.Frey/TPN/Getty ImagesThe short version: The Sinner vs. Zverev Wimbledon final will live stream for free on BBC iPlayer in the UK and 9Now in Australia. If you're not in either of those locations at the moment, you can still access your free streaming option with a VPN.Could it be possible that we're going to get through a whole Wimbledon without a s
  
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• The best sun shirts for cooling protection

  12-07-2026 14:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreRachael Schultz/Business InsiderWhen you're spending long hours under the sun, it's priority number one to protect your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays. Together, these rays accelerate skin aging and increase your risk of skin cancer. The problem: Applying sunscreen every two hours to every inch of exposed skin just isn't feasible.
  But when you put on a UPF-rated sun shirt, it can often do a better jo
  
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• I wanted to care for my parents as they got older. The reality is proving to be more difficult.

  12-07-2026 13:41 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author vowed to care for her parents as they aged.Courtesy of Lindsay KarpI always envisioned caring for my parents as they aged.However, I've lived with multiple sclerosis for two decades, which makes things more difficult.My mom recently had surgery, which threw this reality into sharp relief."I'll try to meet you there," I told my mother a few months ago, one evening before bed. "I'm not feeling great, but I'll do my best," I confirmed before hanging up the phone. The next morning, my 71-
  
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• I love taking staycations with my kids. I always book a hotel with a pool, and typical rules go out the window.

  12-07-2026 13:17 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author doesn't wait for her whole family to be free to take staycations with her kids.Courtesy of Jamie Davis SmithI take my kids on staycations a couple of times a year as a surprise. I book hotels within two hours of home, and we only stay one or two nights.We all have fun, and I often return home more refreshed than when we go on longer vacations. I am fortunate to be able to travel with my children often. However, sometimes the travel bug bites, but I don't have the time, energy, or budg
  
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• I was laid off at 56 and took a 60% pay cut to land my next role — the biggest thing I feel is anger

  12-07-2026 13:06 via businessinsider.com
  
  Christina Jones says many older job-seekers want an opportunity to continue doing what they love.Christina JonesChristina Jones was laid off from United healthcare in 2025 after 15 years at the companyJones struggled to find a job until she accepted a role outside of her scope with a 60% pay cut.She is budgeting and downsizing while continuing to search for opportunities in her desired field.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Christina Jones, a 57-year-old in Philadelphia. It'
  
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• Women in the workplace are putting a new twist on L.L.Bean's famous tote bags

  12-07-2026 12:46 via businessinsider.com
  
  An L.L.Bean Boat and Tote bag with the phrase "hands full" embroidered across it.Priscilla AngierL.L.Bean is widely known for its Boat and Tote bags that can be embroidered with names or initials.Now, women are taking the canvas bags to work — and they're opting not to include their names.Instead, they're choosing phrases that nod to their jobs, like "Sue me!" and "Circle Back."Morgan Blunt doesn't actually want anyone to sue her.If you were to run into the 25-year-old, though, you'd likel
  
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• My kids don't qualify for the free $1,000, but I'm still opening Trump Accounts for them

  12-07-2026 12:42 via businessinsider.com
  
  Donald Trump publicly listed the donation amount as $325 millionANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP via Getty ImagesThis post originally appeared in the BI Today newsletter.You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here.Should you invest in Trump Accounts?It's a question that's had some of my group chats buzzing since the investment program for children launched earlier this month.Some are hesitant, unsure of the program's future after Trump's term concludes. For me, the underlying con
  
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• I'm a writer who left LA for an AI startup in San Francisco. It was like stepping into a whole new world.

  12-07-2026 11:51 via businessinsider.com
  
  Erika Lee and her mom in front of the Golden Gate Bridge.Courtesy of Erika LeeMoving to San Francisco from LA was life-changing for Erika Lee, a journalist. She said San Francisco, where products and ideas are currency, had a different value system to LA.Lee feels she's getting an insider's view of how AI is transforming the world.I moved from Los Angeles to San Francisco because of a cold DM on X.I grew up in the LA suburbs, and after attending college there I built my career in journalism acro
  
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• Welcome to the era of the forever layoff

  12-07-2026 11:47 via businessinsider.com
  
  For some tech firms, layoffs are a way of "continuous tuning," as business priorities change.Getty Images; Tyler Le/BITech layoffs are a recurring feature of the AI era.Companies are cutting jobs while continuing to hire for certain roles, especially around AI.Layoffs aren't usually because firms are entirely replacing workers with AI, said one tech leader.Microsoft's latest round of layoffs has become a familiar corporate ritual.Last week, the software giant said it would eliminate about 4,800
  
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• I chauffeur execs as a side hustle. I rely on their tips more than base pay to make money.

  12-07-2026 11:47 via businessinsider.com
  
  A chauffeur who works for a black car service says tips are essential to his earnings.Bernd von Jutrczenka/picture alliance via Getty ImagesGig workers, from Uber drivers to delivery workers, say that tips are a big part of their earnings.One chauffeur in Florida said it's also true for his side hustle at a black car service.The job involves driving executives and pilots to and from airports, the driver said.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Marcus Thompson, a chauffeur
  
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• Kalshi is sparring with a think tank over claims users lose millions betting against pro traders on the platform

  12-07-2026 11:40 via businessinsider.com
  
  Bloomberg/Getty ImagesThe Roosevelt Institute published a report that said ordinary Kalshi users have lost almost $600 million.The think tank said regular people are unknowingly up against pro traders and big firms.Kalshi told Business Insider that the study "rests on a methodological error."A New York City-based think tank says regular people betting on the prediction market Kalshi have lost almost $600 million as they unknowingly go up against pro traders.Kalshi on Friday hit back at claims ma
  
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• I'm the COO of Chipotle. I visit a dozen locations every week and sample food all day long.

  12-07-2026 11:28 via businessinsider.com
  
  Jason Kidd, COO of Chipotle, in front of one of the chain's locations in Newport Beach, California.Marissa Leshnov for BIThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jason Kidd, the chief operating officer at Chipotle, based in Newport Beach, California. It's been edited for length and clarity.I'm the COO at Chipotle — and this is my dream job.I love the ability to influence and interact with so many people. I spent about 20 years in retail before I got into the restaurant busines
  
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• I gave up my investment banking career to operate short-term rentals. Now I can be the father I want to be.

  12-07-2026 11:25 via businessinsider.com
  
  Michael and Elizabeth Chang and their two children.Michael ChangMichael Chang traded his dream investment banking job to run vacation rentals and be a present parent.It was hard for his immigrant parents to take at first, but it's paid off for his family.Chang walked us through his career journey, his current business, and how his life has changed.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Michael Chang, who runs a short-term rental business with his wife, Elizabeth and advises other
  
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• Student-debt relief and higher borrowing limits are on the line in lawsuits fighting Trump's repayment changes

  12-07-2026 11:15 via businessinsider.com
  
  Ongoing lawsuits are pushing to block some of President Donald Trump's student-loan changes.Alex WROBLEWSKI / AFP via Getty ImagesSeveral of Trump's student-loan repayment changes took effect July 1.Ongoing lawsuits blocked key provisions from taking effect, including a narrowed definition of professional degree.Public Service Loan Forgiveness and the SAVE plan are also the subject of litigation.Key provisions of President Donald Trump's sweeping student-loan changes have landed in court.While t
  
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• I spent the day at Wimbledon and saw these 3 looks everywhere

  12-07-2026 11:06 via businessinsider.com
  
  A crowd heads toward Wimbledon.Chiara Luxardo for BIWimbledon, the world's most prestigious tennis tournament, has an unmistakable aesthetic.When Joshua Nelken-Zitser went for the day, he spotted three fashion choices again and again.During a heatwave in the UK, structured straw hats and smart, white linen were popular.Wimbledon brings to mind competitors grunting in perfectly pressed tennis skirts and polo shirts, impeccably dressed umpires defying the summer heat in ties and blazers, and incon
  
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• Mamdani's biggest promises are now this millennial's day job

  12-07-2026 11:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  Mamdani insider Sam Levine oversees all workers and consumers in New York City.Corrie Aune for BISam Levine can't stand a ripoff.He's New York City's millennial commissioner of Consumer and Worker Protection. The former lawyer — who worked under Lina Khan at the Federal Trade Commission — said he didn't hesitate to file a complaint with the department this spring when CVS sent him an expired coupon. And he thinks it's ludicrous that his halal guy charged him more than $20 for his pos
  
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• I spent 10 hours in Japan Airlines' retro 'JAL Suite' first-class cabin. These 4 things surprised me the most.

  12-07-2026 11:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  I flew in Japan Airlines' retro "JAL Suite" with my wife and toddler for 10 hours and it was one of my favorite flights yet.Courtesy of T.J. DunnI flew first class on Japan Airlines' "JAL Suite" from Sydney to Tokyo in January 2026.The more than a decade-old cabin was surprisingly comfortable with great amenities.The 13-course meal and top-shelf Champagne and whisky were outstanding.I've experienced some of the world's most luxurious premium cabins as airlines race to pack in ever more cutting-e
  
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• I traded San Francisco's startup scene for a quieter life in Buenos Aires. It's helped me build a family.

  12-07-2026 10:45 via businessinsider.com
  
  Koby Conrad said that San Francisco was "really good for early-career humans."Caroline Tran/Selina Pan PhotographyKoby Conrad moved from San Francisco to Buenos Aires to build a family."I love the food, I love the culture, and I love the fact that my rent is 10x cheaper," he told Business Insider.Conrad founded Sunflower, an AI sobriety companion. He said that he's more "locked in" in Buenos Aires.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Koby Conrad, the 32-year-old founder of Sunfl
  
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• Meet the families using tech to help grandma stay independent longer

  12-07-2026 10:05 via businessinsider.com
  
  Karen Murray and her mom, Marion, use JubileeTV.Corrie Aune for BIAs part of her morning routine, Karen Murray wakes up and immediately turns on the TV at her mother's assisted living home in New Jersey, 40 minutes away.At the crack of dawn, she puts Pandora on through the TV in her mother Marion's room. Around 11 a.m., she calls into the TV to ask what Marion wants to watch. The answer is usually Judy Garland, Gregory Peck, Barbara Stanwyck, or Marion's favorite show from the 1960s, "
  
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• I couldn't make my restaurant's numbers work. So I took prices off the menu.

  12-07-2026 10:01 via businessinsider.com
  
  The Post Modern Times uses work from local artists on its merch.Dylan AlversonDylan Alverson transformed his Minneapolis eatery into a pay-what-you-can restaurant model.Post Modern Times serves 155 meals daily, 90% of which are served without a donation.Alverson said business is better now, and donations allow staff to earn at least $25 an hour.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dylan Alverson, 45, who owns Post Modern Times, a pay-what-you-can restaurant in Minneapolis. It ha
  
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• Best dog food 2026, with advice from vets

  12-07-2026 01:31 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best dog foods from brands like Royal Canin, Hill's, Purina, and Nature's Recipe are nutritionally complete and balanced.Chewy/Business InsiderChoosing the best dog food isn't straightforward. With hundreds of brands and dry, wet, and fresh formulas available, it can be difficult to figure out which foods provide complete and balanced nutrition for your dog's age, size, and individual health needs.Af
  
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• Where to watch McGregor vs. Holloway: UFC 329 live streams, odds, fight card

  12-07-2026 01:14 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreChris Unger/Zuffa LLCThe next major UFC event has arrived. We've rounded up everything you need to know about where to watch McGregor vs. Holloway at UFC 329, including global live streaming options, odds, and a look at the fight card.UFC 329 will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with a headlining welterweight bout featuring Conor McGregor, making his long-awaited return to the UFC against
  
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• The best weekender bags we've ever traveled with

  12-07-2026 01:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreTalia Ergas/Business InsiderWhen you're headed out of town throughout the summer, the perfect weekender bag should comfortably fit three days' worth of clothes, shoes, and toiletries. Just as importantly, it needs to be stylish, comfortable to carry, and easy to store.The chaos of a quick trip also means you have to be more selective about your packing list, but style editor Samantha Crozier found that D
  
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• How to watch Argentina vs. Switzerland online for free from anywhere

  12-07-2026 00:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreLionel Messi simply hasn't stopped scoring at the 2026 World Cup.Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesShort version: The Argentina vs. Switzerland match will stream on FOX via a live TV service in the US. The game will be shown free of charge on ITV in the UK, SBS in Australia, RAI in Italy, and Tabii in Turkey. You can use NordVPN to bypass geo-restrictions and unlock international options if you're not in th
  
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• What smart people are saying about Apple's lawsuit accusing OpenAI of stealing trade secrets

  11-07-2026 22:23 via businessinsider.com
  
  Apple CEO Tim Cook (L) and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman (R) were both at the Sun Valley conference over the weekend. Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI on Friday.Getty ImagesApple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI on Friday, accusing it of stealing trade secrets.The iPhone maker accused OpenAI of poaching its engineers and accessing confidential documents.The tech and business world weighed in over the weekend.The AI talent war may now be worthy of a Hollywood adaptation.In a new lawsuit that reads like
  
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• The high-flying England vs. Norway World Cup bet that's got everyone talking

  11-07-2026 21:11 via businessinsider.com
  
  England and Norway face each other in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.ANP/Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesEngland and Norway are facing off in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday.British Airways and Norwegian Air Shuttle bet on the match's outcome earlier this week.The loser has to use the winner's logo on social media for a day.The most exciting bet ahead of England and Norway's World Cup quarterfinal match isn't taking place on DraftKings.Norwegian Air Shuttle proposed a wager against
  
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• My family moved from New York to Tennessee. We struggled to make friends until I joined a small playgroup.

  11-07-2026 19:50 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author moved from New York to rural Tennessee.Courtesy of the authorMoving to rural Tennessee left my daughter and me feeling isolated.It took years of searching before we found a community of local moms.Those friendships transformed both my daughter's childhood and my mental health.As a native New Yorker, I thought my move to Tennessee was temporary. But I'm a country girl at heart.Starting over a thousand miles from loved ones is challenging, especially as a new mom aged out of childbearin
  
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• Instagram's newest AI tool didn't survive the week

  11-07-2026 18:40 via businessinsider.com
  
  Instagram launched a new AI tool on Tuesday. It was gone by Friday.Anna Barclay/Getty ImagesMeta launched a new AI image generation model, Muse Image, on Tuesday.The tool allowed users to generate AI images based on public Instagram posts.Following backlash from users and entertainment groups, the feature is no longer available.It started as a routine product drop. Then it spiraled into a PR nightmare. Now it's gone.On Friday, Meta said a new feature that allowed users to generate AI images from
  
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• AI is rewriting the Big Tech org chart. See which roles are getting hit the most.

  11-07-2026 16:31 via businessinsider.com
  
  Silicon Valley, from the airKirby Lee/Getty ImagesA version of this story originally appeared in the BI Tech Memo newsletter.Sign up for the weekly BI Tech Memo newsletter here.AI isn't replacing engineers so much as reshaping who else gets hired.New data from SignalFire shows software engineers make up 55% of hiring at major tech companies, up from 46% in 2019, even as overall hiring remains below pre-pandemic levels.Other functions are shrinking faster. While engineer hiring is down 11% since
  
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