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• Shadow boxing: Sorrell and Read

  20-03-2019 15:20 via warc.com
  At Advertising Week Europe both WPP’s Mark Read and his predecessor Sir Martin Sorrell spoke about their respective positions in the industry. It came down to a question of control.
  
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• Kathy Ruemmler, now Goldman Sachs' top lawyer, thanked 'Uncle Jeffrey' Epstein for gifts, emails show

  31-01-2026 03:15 via businessinsider.com
  Goldman Sachs has stood behind its chief legal officer, Kathryn Ruemmler, seen here in 2014, amid questions about her relationship with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.William B. Plowman/NBC/NBC Newswire/NBCUniversal via Getty ImagesNewly released emails reveal Jeffrey Epstein repeatedly gave luxury gifts to Kathryn Ruemmler.Ruemmler, who says her association with Epstein was professional, called him Uncle Jeffrey in a note.Goldman Sachs, where Ruemmler now works, has stood behind her.A new
  
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• Protests against ICE take place across the US for 'National Shutdown'

  31-01-2026 02:36 via businessinsider.com
  Protests across the nation took place amid the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts.Stephen Maturen/Getty ImagesCrowds across the US are protesting against ICE in a general strike on Friday.Some local businesses closed for the day to support the protests.The demonstrations come amid the White House's crackdown on immigration.Local businesses across the US forwent income for the day to protest the Trump administration's immigration crackdown and the fatal shooting of Renee Good
  
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• Ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon released after arrest in Los Angeles, says he 'will not be silenced'

  31-01-2026 01:50 via businessinsider.com
  Don Lemon.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty ImagesDon Lemon was released on Friday after his arrest late Thursday by federal agents.The arrest came after he covered a protest that disrupted a church service in St. Paul, Minnesota.Lemon was in Los Angeles covering the Grammys when he was arrested, his lawyer said.Don Lemon, the former CNN anchor, was released on Friday following his arrest in Los Angeles on Thursday night.Lemon's arrest came after protesters interrupted a service at a church in St
  
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• The Senate just voted to fund the government — but it'll still partially shut down for a few days anyway

  31-01-2026 00:46 via businessinsider.com
  Lawmakers failed to pass spending bills before midnight late Friday, leading a shutdown for parts of the federal government.Alex Kent/Getty ImagesThe federal government is entering a partial shutdown.While the Senate passed a spending package late Friday, the House is out of session through the weekend.Here's what to expect in the coming days.The US federal government is shutting down again, but it won't be like last time.Funding for a slew of federal agencies runs out at midnight late on Friday
  
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• Costco and Nike spark a frenzy with surprise sneaker drop

  31-01-2026 00:14 via businessinsider.com
  Customers are lining up for a pair of Costco Dunks.Sheldon Cooper/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images; Scott Olson/Getty ImagesNike and Costco teamed up for the release of the Kirkland Signature SB Dunk Lows.The unexpected sneaker launch caused frenzy at selected Costco stores.Resale prices for Nike SB Dunk Lows hit $350 on StockX.Fly kicks probably aren't what you think of when you hear about Costco, but Nike is trying to change that.The two companies — both giants in their own right
  
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• The 5 best cat litters in 2026, tested and reviewed

  31-01-2026 00:07 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreDr. Elsey's Cat Attract checks all the boxes for an excellent cat litter.Janelle Leeson/Business InsiderCleaning the litter box is often the most dreaded chore for any cat guardian, but using one of the best cat litters can make the task much easier. That said, what's ideal for us may not be what our cats prefer. If the texture isn't quite right or it has added fragrances, your cat may choose to do their
  
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• Bill Gates denies allegations after Epstein email about 'trysts' and an STD is released

  31-01-2026 00:06 via businessinsider.com
  Bill Gates, Jeffrey EpsteinJohn Lamparski/Getty Images, Associated PressBill Gates on Friday called the claims in Epstein documents "absurd and completely false."A 2013 email from Epstein to himself suggested Gates got an STD from "illicit trysts."Melinda French Gates, Bill's ex-wife, has said his ties to Epstein contributed to their divorce.Bill Gates, through his philanthropic foundation, issued a strongly worded denial Friday on the latest allegations to emerge about his relationship with dis
  
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• CEO Mark Zuckerberg says Meta's AI story is about where it's headed, not just one model

  30-01-2026 23:55 via businessinsider.com
  Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty ImagesCEO Mark Zuckerberg pitched Meta's next AI models as a "trajectory," not a breakthrough.Meta pointed to ad improvements and cash flow to justify spending while asking investors to wait.Wall Street awaits a clear sign that Meta's AI reset will deliver frontier-level models.CEO Mark Zuckerberg didn't come to Meta's earnings call on Wednesday promising a breakthrough AI model that would silence the skeptics.Instead, he offered something more
  
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• The best jewelry boxes and organizers for sophisticated space-saving

  30-01-2026 23:31 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn morePottery Barn's Stella jewelry box is my top pick for avid collectors. The glass lid lets you display all your everyday pieces up top.Camryn Rabideau/Business InsiderI'm always adding new bits of fine jewelry to my collection. But the more I accumulate, the more cluttered my vanity looks. It's easy to stuff everything into a drawer, but then I risk tangling my necklaces and scuffing all my "good" jewelry.
  
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• The most unexpected revelations and cameos in Melania Trump's documentary

  30-01-2026 23:30 via businessinsider.com
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 28: Melania Trump speaks as First Lady Melania Trump Rings NYSE Opening Bell To Celebrate Upcoming Film "Melania" at New York Stock Exchange on January 28, 2026 in New York City.Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesMelania Trump's documentary, "Melania: Twenty Days to History," premiered in theaters on January 30.It follows Melania Trump in the 20 days leading up to the 2025 inauguration.The "very private" first lady was deeply involved in the film's creation, producer Marc Be
  
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• Trump's Fed pick has sparked a gold and silver meltdown

  30-01-2026 23:02 via businessinsider.com
  Yoray Liberman/Getty ImagesSilver and gold plummeted on Friday. Stocks also pulled back sharply.Gold dropped 12% while silver plunged 30%, as traders reacted to Trump's pick for Fed chief.Kevin Warsh's nomination boosted the dollar and took the wind out of the debasement trade.The yearlong party in precious metals looks like it might be coming to an end.The blistering rally that's pushed gold and silver to a series of all-time highs in the last 12 months saw a brutal reversal on Friday as market
  
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• The best weighted blankets in 2026 for sleep and deep relaxation

  30-01-2026 23:02 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best weighted blankets mimic the calm and comforting effects of a hug.Kinsley Searles/Business InsiderAfter a long day, there's nothing I want more than to snuggle up with my weighted blanket. In my experience, the gentle pressure from the best weighted blankets eases my racing mind and relaxes my tense body, whether I'm cozied up with a weighted throw on the couch or snoozing under a weighted comfor
  
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• Elon Musk discussed plans to party with Jeffrey Epstein on his Caribbean island, newly released emails show

  30-01-2026 22:40 via businessinsider.com
  Side by side with Elon Musk (L) and Jeffrey EpsteinGetty and Epstein files screenshotElon Musk discussed plans to visit Jeffrey Epstein's Caribbean island, newly released emails show.Musk previously said he "refused" Epstein's invitations to the island.The files show Epstein repeatedly requesting to meet with Musk.In November 2012, Jeffrey Epstein emailed Elon Musk about sending a helicopter to whisk the Tesla and SpaceX CEO to his private island in the Caribbean."how many people will you be for
  
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• The 4 best TVs of 2026

  30-01-2026 22:33 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe Samsung S90F is the brand's top midrange OLED model for 2025.John Higgins/Business InsiderBuying a new TV shouldn't feel like work, but sorting through endless brands, confusing specs, and marketing buzzwords often does. If you're trying to figure out which models are actually worth buying, you're in the right place. I've narrowed things down to the four best TVs available right now, based on hands-o
  
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• The 10 best men's cashmere sweaters, from affordable crewnecks to luxury-grade polos

  30-01-2026 22:27 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreBuck Mason, Quince, Naadam/Business InsiderThe best way to spot a truly high-quality cashmere sweater is with a microscope. That's right: Fibers measured in microns, a unit measurement imperceptible to the human eye, is how cashmere is graded. The wider the fiber, the coarser the yarn.
  Our favorite cashmere sweaters for men are all spun with Grade-A cashmere with fibers that measure an average of 14-16 m
  
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• Trump's political threat to 'decertify' thousands of Canadian-made aircraft risks aviation safety, industry watchers say

  30-01-2026 21:40 via businessinsider.com
  Trump threatened to essentially ground thousands of Canadian-made planes operating in the US. It's likely not legal and is anti-safety rhetoric.DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump threatened to "decertify" Canadian-made aircraft and helicopters in the US.Aviation analysts warn that the rhetoric is anti-safety. They say certification shouldn't be political.A White House official said the move would apply only to new aircraft, not current ones.President Donald Trump's threat to
  
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• 'Melania' isn't good. But it isn't for you, anyway.

  30-01-2026 21:33 via businessinsider.com
  President Donald Trump and Melania Trump, the first lady, attended the premiere of her "Melania" at the Kennedy Center on Thursday.Alex WROBLEWSKI / AFPEver wonder what it's like to watch Melania Trump try on a dress she'll wear to her husband's inauguration?Then maybe "Melania" is for you. For the rest of us, it is going to be a snooze.But that's not the point of this project: I don't think there's any way to view it except as a gift from Amazon's Jeff Bezos to the Trumps.Let's get this out of
  
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• The best 100-inch TVs of 2026 for a theater-like experience at home

  30-01-2026 21:30 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more100-, 98-, and 97-inch TV models are available from brands like TCL (left) and LG (right).TCL/AmazonIf you ask me, there's no such thing as a TV that's too big. The best 100-inch TVs can turn your living room into a legit home theater for larger-than-life movies, sports, and gaming. And while screens this massive used to be wildly expensive, that's no longer the reality. Prices have dropped a lot in rece
  
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• These are the 2 players from the Seahawks and Patriots with the top-selling jerseys ahead of the Super Bowl

  30-01-2026 21:02 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe Seahawks and Patriots will meet again at Super Bowl LX.Jaiden Tripi/Getty ImagesSuper Bowl LX is set for Sunday, February 8, as the Seattle Seahawks take on the New England Patriots at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. This matchup marks a repeat of Super Bowl XLIX, where the Patriots defeated the Seahawks.Jersey sales are always big business for the NFL, but especially so during Super Bowl
  
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• The DOJ says it's releasing 3 million new Epstein files — but withholding another 200,000 pages

  30-01-2026 20:58 via businessinsider.com
  Jeffrey Epstein photo from recently released DOJ files.Department of JusticeThe Justice Department says it's concluding its Epstein data dump with some 3 million new files.Some 200,000 files have been deemed privileged and will not be fully shared with the public.Todd Blanche said the files don't contain information that would justify additional charges. After sifting through "two Eiffel Towers' worth" of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Justice Department has conclud
  
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• The 8 best chinos for men in for polished business casual outfits

  30-01-2026 20:57 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreBonobos/Alex Mill/Ralph Lauren/Business InsiderSuits are an easy choice when the dress code calls for formal attire, but they can be overkill in business-casual settings. You need wardrobe staples that'll cover your bases for when the stakes aren't quite as high, and that's where the best chinos for men come in. Investing in the best business casual work clothes for men will inevitably include a rel
  
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• Photos show Catherine O'Hara's legendary TV and film career, from 'Home Alone' to 'Schitt's Creek'

  30-01-2026 20:40 via businessinsider.com
  Catherine O'Hara in 2024.Gilbert Flores/Variety/Getty ImagesComedy legend Catherine O'Hara has died at 71.O'Hara was known for her many roles, including "Schitt's Creek," "Home Alone," and "Beetlejuice.Her final public appearance was at the Emmys last year.Catherine O'Hara, two-time Emmy Award winner and beloved movie star, has died at the age of 71.A representative for O'Hara confirmed the news to Business Insider on Friday afternoon. Her agency said in a statement that her death on Friday came
  
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• 3 takeaways for markets as Kevin Warsh gets teed up as the next Fed boss

  30-01-2026 20:34 via businessinsider.com
  Bloomberg/GettyKevin Warsh has been nominated by President Trump to serve as Fed Chair.Trump has long wanted the Fed to lower interest rates at a faster clip.But Warsh may be more hawkish than Trump would like, some economists say.Kevin Warsh is President Donald Trump's pick to be the next Federal Reserve Chair, and the market reaction was in full swing on Friday. Warsh, who previously served on the Fed's board of governors from 2006 to 2011, is set to take the helm at the central bank in May, p
  
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• YouTube has a big incentive to nuke AI spam — and it's starting to take action

  30-01-2026 20:17 via businessinsider.com
  YouTube CEO Neal Mohan.Craig Barritt/Getty Images for TIMEYouTube is cracking down on AI channels that it deems spam.Low-quality AI videos could muddy YouTube's pitch to marketers that it should replace premium TV.The share of AI-generated content on YouTube will likely grow as models improve and costs drop.YouTube is telling advertisers it's the future of TV. AI spam could put that story in jeopardy.The video platform recently shut down just over a dozen popular accounts that had been churning
  
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• A home theater expert shares 8 upgrades to make for the ultimate Super Bowl watch party

  30-01-2026 20:03 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreBright, colorful QLED TVs, like the TCL QM7K, are great for watching sports.Steven Cohen/Business InsiderThe Super Bowl is just around the corner, making it the perfect time to upgrade your home theater. But piecing together a new system can be daunting, which is why I'm here to help. I've been reviewing video and audio gear for over a decade, so I know exactly what you need to put together a killer setu
  
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• My family's favorite vacation spot is a gorgeous strip of beach towns on Mexico's coast. It has something for everyone.

  30-01-2026 19:39 via businessinsider.com
  San Agustinillo is one of many beautiful spots on the Oaxacan Coast that we've loved exploring.Lauren QuinnMy family didn't love visiting some more popular places in Mexico, like Tulum and Sayulita.Instead, we've preferred visiting more under-the-radar beach towns on the Oaxacan Coast.Spots like San Agustinillo and Puerto Angel won us over with friendly locals and few crowds."I want to stay at this beach forever!"My daughter was at hour four of splashing in the ocean. Beside her, our son squeale
  
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• I'm an NFL mom navigating huge money and pressure. There is no guidebook, so I'm helping other parents through it.

  30-01-2026 19:26 via businessinsider.com
  Twanna Harris has a son in the NFL and another who is a Division I collegiate athlete.Courtesy of Twanna HarrisTwanna Harris has a son who plays in the NFL and one who is a Division I collegiate athlete.She was shocked by how little parental involvement occurs at the professional level.She created League of Industry Moms to help other moms of athletes navigate these tricky situations.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Twanna Harris, the founder of League of Industry Moms. It h
  
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• Best Brilliant Earth coupons and promo codes: Free necklace and earrings with your order

  30-01-2026 19:04 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreBrilliant EarthBuying jewelry online can be a scary endeavor, especially with so many options at such high price points. One of our favorites is Brilliant Earth, an established brand with over 20 years of history backing it up. In time for Valentine's Day gifting, you can even get freebies and discounts with your order of natural or lab-grown diamonds using the Brilliant Earth coupon codes I've gathered
  
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• Copper is tumbling from record highs. Why one top bank thinks a larger correction could be looming.

  30-01-2026 18:45 via markets.businessinsider.com
  Copper covers CPUs and cooling coils in a data center server.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP via Getty ImagesCopper prices surged this week to fresh records above $14,000, only to retreat on Friday. Goldman Sachs warns copper could see a reversal in the second quarter, triggered by US trade policy.Others on Wall Street point out the metal's "nosebleed levels" and supply-demand dynamics.Copper has joined the metals party in recent weeks and is now selling off in sympathy with gold and silver, pul
  
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