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• The SpaceX Mafia is here

  25-12-2025 11:00 via businessinsider.com
  Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo / AFPFormer SpaceX employees have launched startups with over $3 billion in venture funding.The SpaceX Mafia is backed by top venture firms like Andreessen Horowitz and Founders Fund.The SpaceX culture of ownership and innovation shaped these leaders and their companies.Elon Musk was part of the original PayPal Mafia, a club whose members became tech world titans. Now he's building a new legacy: Meet the SpaceX Mafia.A growing group of former SpaceX employees have fo
  
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• Indonesia becomes the first country to suspend Elon Musk's Grok for generating 'non-consensual sexual deepfakes'

  10-01-2026 21:06 via businessinsider.com
  Indonesia has temporarily suspended access to Grok.NurPhoto/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesIndonesia suspended access to Grok over "non-consensual sexual deepfakes."The minister of communications said she suspended Grok to protect women and children.Following criticism, Grok's AI image generator is now limited to paying subscribers.Indonesia, home to the world's fourth-largest population, has barred access to Grok after the AI chatbot generated sexualized images of real women and children.Indonesia's
  
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• Where to watch NFL Wild Card Games: Live stream Packers, Bears, and more

  10-01-2026 19:39 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe Wild Card round will take place from January 10 to January 12, 2026.David Butler II/IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectThe NFL playoffs have arrived, and 12 teams will duke it out in Wild Card games for a shot at the Divisional round. We've gathered everything you need to know about where to watch NFL Wild Card games, including live streaming options.The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks earned first-
  
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• I review TVs for a living, and these are the new models and display trends I'm most excited about in 2026

  10-01-2026 19:01 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSeveral popular TV brands showed off new display models at CES 2026.Scott Tharler/Business InsiderThe CES trade show is the premier event for showcasing extravagant new consumer tech concepts and prototypes. This year's show, held in Las Vegas from January 6 to 9, was no different. But mixed in with all the spectacle were plenty of announcements for products you'll actually be able to buy, including an a
  
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• Exxon CEO calls Venezuela 'uninvestable' during meeting with Trump

  10-01-2026 18:35 via businessinsider.com
  ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods meets President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday.Alex Wong/Getty ImagesThe CEO of ExxonMobil said Venezuela is "uninvestable" in its current state.Darren Woods' comments came during a meeting with President Donald Trump and oil execs on Friday.Trump is pushing for major US oil companies to pump at least $100 billion into Venezuela.President Donald Trump's $100 billion plan to invest in Venezuela's oil industry was met with a muted response from US energy exec
  
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• I'm a psychologist and grandmother of 6. Here are 6 ways grandparents can build better relationships with their kids and grandkids.

  10-01-2026 18:11 via businessinsider.com
  Dale Atkins has six grandkids.Courtesy of Dale AtkinsDale Atkins is a psychologist, and says she learned how to be a grandparent from her mom.Grandparents should give without expectations, she says.Acknowledging generational differences and letting kids' interests lead can grow positive relationships.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dale Atkins, author of "The Turquoise Butterfly." It has been edited for length and clarity.I learned everything I know about being a grandparen
  
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• I've lived in Switzerland for 5 years. Here are the 6 biggest mistakes I see first-time visitors make over and over.

  10-01-2026 16:02 via businessinsider.com
  I've seen tourists make mistakes in Switzerland that cost them time, money, and peace.mzabarovsky/Getty ImagesAfter living in Switzerland for five years, I've watched tourists make a lot of the same mistakes.Don't try to see too many places in one trip, and try visiting some smaller mountain villages.Become at least a little familiar with the local languages and book your train tickets in advance.Though I'm a US citizen, I've spent the past five years living in Switzerland. As a semi-recent tran
  
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• My dad died at 43. His friend texts me every year a photo of the last beers they shared together.

  10-01-2026 15:29 via businessinsider.com
  Denise Warner gets a photo of a beer can every year on her dad's death anniversary.Courtesy of Denise WarnerDenise Warner is a 52-year-old living in England who previously resided in Niagara, New York.Her dad used to sit with a couple of beers, playing commentator while the kids played on the street.After her dad's death, a friend sent a yearly photo of the last pack of beer they drank together. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Denise Warner. It has been edited for length an
  
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• Karoline Leavitt called her age-gap marriage an 'atypical love story.' Here's what to know about her life and career.

  10-01-2026 15:19 via businessinsider.com
  WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 28: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds her first news conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on January 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. At 27 years old, Leavitt is the youngest White House press secretary in U.S. history.Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesKaroline Leavitt, 28, is the youngest-ever White House press secretary.She worked for Kayleigh McEnany and Rep. Elise Stefanik before joining Donald Trump's 2024 campaign.She is married to
  
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• 'This is a mistake President': Bill Ackman responds to Trump's call for a one-year 10% cap on credit card interest

  10-01-2026 15:06 via businessinsider.com
  PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty ImagesBill Ackman said President Donald Trump's call for a one-year cap on credit card interest was a "mistake."The hedge fund billionaire said a rate cap could lead to millions having credit cards canceled.Trump on Friday called for a 10% cap on credit card interest for one year.Bill Ackman did not mince words when giving his opinion of President Donald Trump's call for a temporary cap on credit card rates.In a since-deleted X post, the hedge fund billionaire sai
  
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• A couple bought a run-down RV park for $1.23 million and turned it into a boutique hotel

  10-01-2026 14:38 via businessinsider.com
  Robin Singh and Sharan Samra transformed an RV park into a boutique hotel.Robin Singh and Sharan SamraRobin Singh and Sharan Samra turned an Oregon RV park into a boutique hotel.They bought the property in November 2024 and opened the Florentine Waterfront Hotel less than a year later.They gave each cabin on the property a unique theme and aesthetic.Many burned-out workers daydream about what they might do once they retire from their 9-to-5 jobs.For some, it's traveling the world, while others t
  
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• The best linen sheets that feel luxe, lived-in, and softer with each wash

  10-01-2026 14:00 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreBrooklinen’s Washed Linen sheets were like sleeping on a cloud: soft, breathable and lightweightShannon Ullman/Business InsiderLight, airy, and breathable — the best linen sheet sets are truly luxurious. While linen holds a reputation for being scratchy, true linen lovers know that each wash cycle leads to a relaxed, softer-than-soft feel. Linen is made from all-natural fibers that come from
  
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• I flew first class with Delta for the first time, and 10 things surprised me

  10-01-2026 13:56 via businessinsider.com
  The author flew first-class with Delta for the first time and was surprised by the amenities and service.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderI flew first-class with Delta from NYC to West Palm Beach, Florida, in October 2025.It was my first time upgrading to the airline's premium cabin, and I was surprised by the food.I didn't expect to find extra storage spaces at my seat and luxury products in the bathroom.I've seen it many times on my way to my basic economy seat. I've tried to sneak a peek at the ex
  
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• I'm 52 and thought I'd be financially secure by now. But I'm still facing debt and long-term unemployment.

  10-01-2026 13:47 via businessinsider.com
  The author is still financially struggling in her 50s.Courtesy of Dana Lee JonesA medical crisis in 2018 shattered the career stability I spent nearly two decades building.Even after landing my highest-paying job ever, I'm still digging out of debt.At 52, I'm unemployed and struggling to figure out my next move and how to manage my finances.Last year, I sat in my office staring at the three monitors on my desk. On the screens were my online bank accounts — all of which were channeling Whoo
  
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• I fell in love with Taiwan on a layover. Six years later, I moved there.

  10-01-2026 13:33 via businessinsider.com
  Dom Jones first visited Taiwan during a layover and ended up moving there years later.Courtesy of Dom JonesDom Jones was always drawn to Asia, and eventually relocated to Taipei, Taiwan, in 2025.Taiwan's safety, infrastructure, and low cost of living were key reasons Jones chose to move there.She still feels connected to the US, but didn't feel she needed to stay there.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dom Jones, 39, a teacher and entrepreneur who moved from the US to Taipei,
  
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• An 82-year-old couple believed they were 'helping' a federal investigation. It was a $1.3 million scam.

  10-01-2026 13:23 via businessinsider.com
  The offers and details on this page may have updated or changed since the time of publication. See our article on Business Insider for current information.The Cooks thought they were helping the FTC catch cybercriminals — but were victims themselves.Courtesy of Larry CookLarry and Barbara Cook, 82, thought they were doing the right thing by "helping" the FTC.They converted their $1.3 million life savings to bitcoin and gold, which was stolen by scammers.It took them seven months to identif
  
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• We run our bakery out of shipping containers. It was an unexpectedly cost-effective solution to scaling our business.

  10-01-2026 13:08 via businessinsider.com
  Chrissy and Ben Salif Traore began using shipping containers as their business expanded.Nina RobertsChrissy Traore and her husband started a bakery in Upstate New York after leaving the city.When they ran out of space as business boomed Traore started utilizing shipping containers.Shipping containers provided a quick solution and ended up being cost-effective.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Chrissy Traore, 41, who opened See & Be Kitchen with her husband Ben Salif Traor
  
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• My grandmother is 97. She's taught me to lean into what makes you happy, and that quality is better than quantity.

  10-01-2026 13:07 via businessinsider.com
  The author's grandmother is now 97.Courtesy of Nicole FindlayMy grandmother lives in Scotland and I grew up in California, but I've always been close to her.She's now 97, and I've learned so much from her over the years about being happy and healthy.I've learned to lean into what makes you happy, to find small ways to stay fit, and to stay current.I live in California. My grandmother lives 5,000 miles away in Scotland, but the distance between us never felt that far. I'm lucky that as I grew up,
  
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• I'm not letting January wreck my social life

  10-01-2026 12:40 via businessinsider.com
  Getty ImagesThis post originally appeared in the BI Today newsletter.You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here.Let's get togetherIn my social circles, I'm the "plan maker and curator." I regularly throw parties, find the best trivia spots in town, and snag reservations at the newest restaurants before seeing who wants to join.January makes it tough to keep the social buzz going, though.The fabulous holiday feasts (and their tasty leftovers) are long finished, half your friends
  
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• My family lives nearly 2,000 miles away from my mom, but my kids are still close to their grandma

  10-01-2026 12:21 via businessinsider.com
  The author's family lives almost 2,000 miles from his mother, but his daughters stay close with her through regular FaceTime calls and reading together through the Readeo app.Courtesy of Brendan KnappMy kids live across the country from their only living grandmother.We've found ways to make the distance feel smaller.They have video calls, regularly set times to read together, and we visit when we can.Living near your kids' grandparents is great. The pop-ins for bedtime stories. Help with the sch
  
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• 5 ground-breaking (and strange) products you could soon buy from the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show

  10-01-2026 12:06 via businessinsider.com
  Cal Sport Media/ReutersCES 2026 in Las Vegas showcased over 4,000 exhibitors and innovative consumer tech.Top consumer products include an AI pet, a stair-climbing robot vacuum, and a rollable gaming laptop.Novelties like the Lollipop Star gain traction for the unique experience they provide at low prices.It's a wrap on the world's largest tech trade show.With over 4,000 exhibitors, the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show came to a close on Friday in Las Vegas.While Nvidia's new chip architecture and
  
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• The New Year's resolutions nutritionists and trainers actually follow themselves — and 3 they skip

  10-01-2026 11:54 via businessinsider.com
  Nutritionist Federica Amati, trainer Andre Adams, and sports dietitian Angie Asche shared the resolutions they recommend.Courtesy of Zoe/Andre Adams/Eleat NutritionNew Year's Resolutions can backfire if you try to overhaul your health and burn out instead.Small, sustainable changes are the best strategy for diet, exercise, and overall wellness.Personal trainers, dietitians, and doctors shared their top advice for snacks, supplements, and workouts.New Year's resolutions have a bad track record.Ev
  
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• Bricking your phone is the new Dry January

  10-01-2026 11:52 via businessinsider.com
  Brick is a gadget that lets you block your apps of choice with a tap of your phone.BrickMore people are giving up screentime for their 2026 New Year's resolutions.Some are using Brick, a physical gadget that helps you block apps on your phone.Interest in Brick reflects a larger interest in phone-free lifestyles, particularly among Gen Zers.Almost a year ago, I bought Brick, a $59 gadget that physically blocks smartphone apps. I didn't expect it to turn me into an evangelist.When anyone in my lif
  
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• Trump is moving forward with his student-loan repayment overhaul — this time focused on unaffordable debt

  10-01-2026 11:48 via businessinsider.com
  President Donald Trump's Department of Education is negotiating its gainful employment rule for student-loan borrowers.Tasos Katopodis/Getty ImagesThe Department of Education concluded negotiations on its proposals to boost accountability in student-loan borrowing.It proposed revising the gainful employment rule, which is intended to ensure students don't borrow too much.While it was intended to reduce complexity, some experts were concerned that the new rule would weaken protections.How do you
  
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• Everything we know about how Wall Street's biggest firms, from JPMorgan to Blackstone, are adopting AI

  10-01-2026 11:39 via businessinsider.com
  Getty Images; Jenny Chang-Rodriguez/BIWall Street has been ramping up its efforts in AI.Business Insider has reported on how some of finance's biggest names are approaching the new tech.Discover how firms, including Goldman Sachs and Bridgewater, are utilizing it. Welcome to Wall Street's AI era.Banks, private equity firms, hedge funds, and asset managers have been eager to use generative AI to boost productivity and reduce grunt work for workers.Business Insider has been reporting on how s
  
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• See the cities where mega-investors own the most single-family homes

  10-01-2026 11:33 via businessinsider.com
  Institutional investors own a larger share of single-family rentals in southern and Sun Belt cities than elsewhere in the country.Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesMajor investors own a tiny share of the overall US single-family rental housing stock.But their ownership is heavily concentrated in Southern and Sun Belt cities.A map shows the US cities these mega landlords are concentrated in.President Donald Trump put big investors who own single-family rental homes in the spotlight this week by announcing h
  
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• Ross is stocking up on brands like Gucci and Hoka — and it's luring shoppers on the hunt for a deal

  10-01-2026 11:31 via businessinsider.com
  Ross has been seeking out more brand names for its stores, CEO Jim Conroy said.Paul Weaver/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesPurses, watches, and other goods from high-end brands are showing up at off-price retailer Ross.The products span brands from Gucci to shoe maker Hoka.Ross has been beefing up its selection of better brands, its CEO said on a recent earnings call.Gucci bags and Hoka running shoes are increasingly appearing in an unlikely place: Ross Dress for Less stores.On TikTok, u
  
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• I'm a hypnotherapist who helps day traders who are losing money. Here's why I think hypnosis works.

  10-01-2026 11:30 via businessinsider.com
  Courtesy of Dan RossDan Ross is a hypnotherapist who specializes in working with day traders.The number of traders who entered his practice doubled in 2025.His work involves uncovering traders' unconscious beliefs. He says there are misconceptions about hypnosis.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dan Ross, a hypnotherapist who works with day traders at Silicon Valley Hypnotherapy Center. It has been edited for length and clarity.I originally discovered Tony Robbins back in the
  
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• Warren Buffett is famous while Greg Abel is virtually unknown. Here's what Berkshire's new CEO has shared about himself.

  10-01-2026 11:27 via businessinsider.com
  Greg Abel will make $25 million in cash in his new role.Nati Harnik/AP, FileBrendan McDermid/REUTERSWarren Buffett is famous, while Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO, Greg Abel, is barely known.Business Insider reviewed Abel's past comments to better understand who he is and how he leads.Abel reads a lot, coaches sports, and hews closely to Buffett's investing approach.Warren Buffett is a world-renowned investor and business icon, famous for everything from his folksy wisdom and vast fortune to his f
  
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• AI isn't making us smarter — it's training us to think backward, an innovation theorist says

  10-01-2026 11:20 via businessinsider.com
  John Nosta, founder of the NostaLab think tank, says AI trains humans to think backward by providing answers before they understand.Courtesy of John NostaJohn Nosta, founder of NostaLab, said AI isn't thinking — it favors fluency over understanding.He said AI flips human reasoning by giving polished answers before workers can think.He warned that smooth AI outputs can weaken judgment when speed replaces thinking at work.AI is often described as a thinking machine — a digital mind edg
  
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