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• UK customer service lags US

  09-05-2016 02:00
  
  LONDON/NEW YORK: US brands are more advanced than their UK counterparts for delivering great customer experience, according to a new study, which finds British organisations lagging in all industry segments except telecoms and the public sector. ...
  
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• AMD executives say the chip company has a key advantage over Nvidia: being more open

  05-08-2026 02:44 via businessinsider.com
  
  AMD CEO Lisa Su.I-Hwa Cheng / AFP via Getty ImagesAMD embraces open-source as a strategy to compete with Nvidia in the AI chip market.AMD partnered with OpenAI and Anthropic to leverage open-source ROCm for AI chip programming.AMD's stock fell 9% in late trading after it reported earnings.AMD says it has a major advantage in the AI chip race against Nvidia: being more open.AMD has long promoted this strategy through its open-source ROCm software, used to program AI chips. Since ROCm is available
  
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• These are the AI world's biggest questions as the White House hashes out a framework with OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic

  05-08-2026 01:26 via businessinsider.com
  
  OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis sit alongside President Donald Trump in June.Ludovic Marin / AFP via Getty ImagesOpenAI, Anthropic, and Google met in D.C. on Tuesday to assess Trump's AI model review framework.President Donald Trump's administration plans to review AI models for cybersecurity risks.The framework challenges Trump's light-touch AI regulation stance amid rapid technology advances.The AI world is looking to D.C. for clarity.On Tuesday, staffers from Open
  
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• Cyclospora in salad: The diarrhea parasite outbreak has now sickened over 10,000 nationwide — see the hotspots

  05-08-2026 00:41 via businessinsider.com
  
  Lettuce and bagged salad is thought to be a potential cause of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.Nico De Pasquale Photography/Getty ImagesThe number of confirmed cyclosporiasis cases in the US has topped 10,400, health officials said Tuesday.People got sick after eating lettuce sold in several states — Michigan and Ohio were especially hard-hit.Two maps show the states with the most reported cases and where food has been recalled.The Midwest remains the hotspot of a major outbreak of cyclosporia
  
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• See the $6 million Lockheed-funded helipad the White House is getting to protect its lawn from Marine One

  05-08-2026 00:31 via businessinsider.com
  
  The White House South Lawn is under construction to accommodate a permanent presidential helipad for Marine One landings.Al Drago/The Washington Post via Getty ImagesUS presidents have boarded the Marine One helicopter from the White House South Lawn for decades.President Donald Trump said the White House is getting a granite helipad funded by Lockheed Martin.Trump said the newer Marine One helicopters are more powerful and can scorch the lawn.The White House is getting a permanent helipad insta
  
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• Best Sephora coupons and promo codes for August 2026

  05-08-2026 00:31 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSephoraWhether you're restocking your skincare routine or shopping for the latest viral beauty launch, Sephora is one of the first places many shoppers look. The retailer carries a huge selection of makeup, skincare, hair care, fragrance, and beauty tools from top brands like Rare Beauty, Sol de Janeiro, Laneige, Summer Fridays, and Dyson. Before you place an order, it's worth checking for a Sephora prom
  
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• Best Chewy promo codes in August 2026: New customers get a $25 gift card

  05-08-2026 00:01 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreChewyChewy has become a go-to destination for pet owners looking to stock up on everything from food and treats to toys, grooming supplies, medications, and more. The retailer carries thousands of products for dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, and small pets, making it easy to order everyday essentials in one place. If you're placing an order, using a Chewy promo code is one of the easiest ways to lower
  
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• Hedge fund scorecard: Millennium, Point72, and Asia funds caught up in a chaotic July

  04-08-2026 23:51 via businessinsider.com
  
  Hedge funds' portfolio managers had plenty of variables to deal with in a choppy July.NYSEBig-name hedge funds were mostly down in July.The meltdown of Leopold Aschenbrenner's fund highlighted a chaotic month in markets.The S&P 500 index also lost money in July, finishing last month down 0.1%.A busy July put many big-name hedge funds in the red to start the third quarter.Izzy Englander's Millennium lost 2.1% last month, a person close to the New York-based manager told Business Insider, pull
  
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• AI stock sell-off slams stockpicking hedge funds as Whale Rock loses 21.7% in July

  04-08-2026 23:48 via businessinsider.com
  
  Alex Sacerdote's Whale Rock was hit hard in July's choppy markets.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesSeveral stockpicking hedge funds lost money in July.Alex Sacerdote's Whale Rock Capital was down more than 20% on the month in its flagship fund.Tech stocks somewhat stabilized after Citadel bought Situational Awareness's equity portfolio.While Leopold Aschenbrenner's 67% loss last month might have had the industry's most severe drawdown in July, plenty of stockpickers focused on cutting-edge companies also s
  
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• SpaceX earnings recap: Stock drops 7% after first post-IPO report reveals higher than expected AI capex

  04-08-2026 23:46 via businessinsider.com
  
  IPOSpaceX delivered its first earnings report since going public in June, arriving at a sensitive time for the stock, which has tumbled 15% from the $135 offering price.SpaceX shares dropped 7% after hours following earnings, which revealed better-than-expected revenue but higher-than-expected AI capex. While overall capex came in slightly below analysts' estimates, AI-related investments totaled $15.8 billion for the quarter, compared with Wall Street's $13.09 billion estimate.Quarterly revenue
  
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• 8 best silk pajamas, according to extensive testing

  04-08-2026 23:29 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreI tested three silk pajama styles, including a striped shorts set, a floral nightgown, and a classic button-down set.Samantha Crozier/Business InsiderA great pair of silk pajamas can make your whole nighttime routine feel more elevated — but not every set is worth the splurge. After testing silk pajama sets and nightgowns from brands like Eberjey, Quince, Lunya, and Clementine, I found that the bes
  
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• The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is almost over — these are the 58 deals we'd regret missing out on

  04-08-2026 23:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreGet ahead of fall trends and scoop up the essentials during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, before prices go up on August 10.Gabrielle Chase/Business InsiderThe Nordstrom Anniversary Sale ends August 9, with up to 40% off on fall essentials.Score luxury deals up to 60% off during Nordstrom's designer clearance, featuring Celine and Miu Miu.Discover daily beauty deals with up to 30% off select products du
  
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• Buy or bye: Are the viral Archies flip flops as good as the internet has made them out to be?

  04-08-2026 22:55 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreWelcome to Buy or Bye: Archies flip flop edition.Rachael Schultz/Business InsiderBack in the spring, my social feeds became overrun with ads for Archies flip flops. They looked like the perfect Y2K flip flops — slim straps, lightweight foam arch support, and a simple silhouette that wouldn’t hijack an outfit. I’ll admit: I am their exact target audience. I have high arches, chronic lowe
  
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• The 7 best places to buy contacts online using insurance or FSA/HSA in 2026

  04-08-2026 22:42 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreContactsDirectContact lens-wearing habits differ for everyone and become apparent over time. Some of us wear dailies and need a yearly supply, while others wear contacts ad hoc because we usually rely on glasses. That's why it's far more convenient, and often cheaper, to buy your contacts online.Our team has researched and tested the best places to buy contacts online with insurance. These sites saved us
  
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• Best Visible phone plan deals of August 2026: Get $6 off every month

  04-08-2026 22:41 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreVisible/InsiderWhen it comes to mobile service, it doesn't get simpler than an MVNO like Visible. The Verizon-backed service is easy to sign up for, with monthly fees not unlike those of a streaming service or a gym membership. It's already affordable, but with a good Visible deal, you can save even more.Visible's best ongoing offer features $6 off every month with the promo code SAVE6. The coupon can be
  
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• OpenAI reaches $3.2 million settlement with DOJ over claims it discriminated against US workers

  04-08-2026 22:36 via businessinsider.com
  
  OpenAI said it disagreed with the Justice Department's findings but wanted to move ahead.SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesThe Justice Department said OpenAI and a subsidiary discriminated against US workers.OpenAI disputes the findings but will pay $3.2 million to settle the claims.The Trump administration has sought to crackdown on companies it sees as abusing the visa process.The Justice Department said OpenAI and one of its subsidiaries discriminated against US workers by unfairly favo
  
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• David Ellison's Paramount beats earnings estimates — but may owe WBD shareholders more than $1 billion

  04-08-2026 22:35 via businessinsider.com
  
  Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison's company may soon have to pay up to WBD investors.Gabe Ginsberg/Getty ImagesParamount Skydance beat revenue and earnings estimates, but its backers may soon have to pay up.The trial for Paramount's proposed merger with WBD won't start until March 2, a federal judge ruled.Paramount agreed to pay WBD shareholders about $7 million per day that its deal isn't closed, starting September 30.David Ellison's Paramount Skydance beat earnings estimates on Tuesday &mda
  
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• Lime is doubling down on cities where it already operates. It's about creating more loyal riders, its CEO says

  04-08-2026 22:22 via businessinsider.com
  
  Lime is adding more scooters and bicycles to cities where it already operates to boost ridership, CEO Wayne Ting said.Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty ImagesLime is adding more scooters and bicycles to places where it already operates.It's a move to create more loyal riders, CEO Wayne Ting said.Lime's IPO helped it report a profitable second quarter on Tuesday.Expect to see even more Lime scooters and bikes zooming around major US cities.Wayne Ting, Lime's CEO, told Business Insider on Tuesday th
  
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• Stocks surge to fresh records as the US says a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is near

  04-08-2026 22:05 via businessinsider.com
  
  Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesUS stocks are adding to Monday's gains, hitting record highs on hopes for a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz.The Dow soared more than 1,000 points, while the S&P 500 advanced 2%.Investors were piling into tech shares, with the Nasdaq 100 up almost 3%.A fresh risk-on rally pushed stocks to records on Tuesday.US stocks have clawed their way back to records after a volatile rotation in the AI trade sent investors on a roller coaster ride in July. The Dow Jones I
  
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• The Pentagon's counter-drone force has rolled out a new online marketplace for buying defensive tech

  04-08-2026 21:55 via businessinsider.com
  
  The new, updated marketplace went live two weeks ago.US Army photo by Spc. Julian WinstonThe US task force for countering drones has unveiled a new marketplace for defensive technologies.The shop built by Kaizen Laboratories lets users compare systems, performance data, and prices.Ukraine operates a more established combat-technology marketplace called Brave1 Market.The Pentagon's counter-drone task force and software company Kaizen Laboratories have developed a new online marketplace built to h
  
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• Microsoft is retiring its peer-feedback tool as it overhauls employee reviews, an internal message shows

  04-08-2026 21:09 via businessinsider.com
  
  Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.George Chan/Getty ImagesMicrosoft is retiring a peer-feedback tool once lauded as a sign of a "kinder, gentler Microsoft."The change comes as the company overhauls performance reviews.The internal message suggests the tool will be replaced by informal discussions.Microsoft is retiring a peer-feedback tool as it overhauls employee reviews, according to an internal message viewed by Business Insider.The tool, called Perspectives, allowed employees to request input on th
  
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• Where to buy Ella Langley tickets: Dandelion tour dates and prices compared

  04-08-2026 21:04 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreAdam Kissick/SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty ImagesElla Langley has quickly become one of country music's fastest-rising stars, thanks to breakout hits like "You Look Like You Love Me" and a string of high-profile tour appearances alongside some of the genre's biggest names. If you're hankering to see her live, read on to learn where to buy Ella Langley tickets, including limited listings for s
  
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• Companies laying off staff this year include Meta, Amazon, and Visa — see the list

  04-08-2026 20:53 via businessinsider.com
  
  Verizon is one of the latest companies to announce job cuts.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesCompanies including Meta, Amazon, and Visa have said they're trimming staff this year.Many firms, like Wix, have cited the rise of AI as a reason they need fewer staff.See the list of companies letting workers go in 2026.More than 40 companies have laid off employees so far in 2026, continuing the trend of significant workforce reductions across a broad range of industries, including tech, media, finance, and retai
  
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• 'This place is crazy': Ex-Apple engineer's texts highlight OpenAI's AI-centric workplace

  04-08-2026 20:49 via businessinsider.com
  
  Apple has filed a trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI.CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty ImagesA former Apple engineer said OpenAI uses AI "all over the place" in newly released texts.OpenAI released the messages as part of its defense against Apple's trade secrets lawsuit.Apple has accused OpenAI and former employees of stealing Apple's confidential information.One notable detail to emerge from the brewing legal battle between Apple and OpenAI isn't about trade secrets at all — it's about
  
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• What smart people are saying about OpenAI's 'Apple is getting this wrong' rebuttal

  04-08-2026 20:24 via businessinsider.com
  
  OpenAI posted a letter on Monday, hitting back at Apple's recent trade secrets lawsuit.Getty Images/Business InsiderApple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in July, accusing the AI lab of stealing trade secrets.OpenAI has denied wrongdoing. On Monday, the AI firm published a blog post saying the suit was "careless."Several voices across tech weighed in on the heavyweight back-and-forth.OpenAI is clapping back against Apple's lawsuit.On Monday, the AI company published a blog post titled "Apple is g
  
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• My Greek parents tried Ina Garten's Greek orzo salad. Now they can't stop making it.

  04-08-2026 20:21 via businessinsider.com
  
  My Greek parents love Ina Garten's Greek orzo salad.Anneta Konstantinides/Business InsiderI made Ina Garten's Greek orzo salad for my Greek parents.The salad features feta, orzo, chickpeas, kalamata olives, and red bell pepper.My parents loved the light and delicious dish, especially for the summer.When I saw that Ina Garten had a Greek orzo salad, I knew my Greek parents had to try it.My parents immigrated to the US from Greece in the 1980s, and they made sure to teach me about Greek culture th
  
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• TikTok's brief and raunchy experiment with a dating feature is over

  04-08-2026 19:59 via businessinsider.com
  
  TikTok tested a "dating" option on its livestreaming feed.Screenshot/TikTok/BITikTok is pausing a test of a new dating feature that connected singles in live chat rooms.The feature lived in the "hangout" part of the app and was one of several multi-guest live options.Livestream blind dates have become popular in China, where TikTok's owner, ByteDance, was founded.For a brief moment, we looked for love in a hopeless place: TikTok.TikTok tested a new dating feature over the past week that thrust u
  
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• I graduated from college debt-free by reselling thrift-store clothes. I've made nearly $50,000 this year.

  04-08-2026 19:45 via businessinsider.com
  
  Courtesy of Hannah ValentineHannah Valentine started flipping clothes in high school. It's now her full-time job.Her business helped her graduate from college with no student loan debt.She's made nearly $50,000 so far this year. She says her strategy has changed a lot over the years.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Hannah Valentine, 25, cofounder of Drop Soda Market, a monthly vintage market. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.I graduated from Lindenwood
  
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• The best AirPods of 2026

  04-08-2026 19:43 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreWe tested all of Apple's headphones, including the AirPods Pro 3 (left) and the AirPods Max 2 (right).Tyler Hayes/Business InsiderAirPods deliver good sound quality, pair seamlessly with Apple devices, and have an iconic, sleek design. But choosing the right AirPods for your needs can be tricky, especially if you're not familiar with the newest models. That's where my team of audio reviewers comes in. We
  
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• Only 63 movies have ever hit $1 billion at the box office — here they all are

  04-08-2026 19:12 via businessinsider.com
  
  "Spider-Man: Brand New Day."Sony/Marvel63 movies released by US studios have grossed $1 billion or more at the box office.Using data from Box Office Mojo, we compiled a list of the highest-grossing movies worldwide."Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is the latest film to join the elite club.Don't let anyone tell you differently: Hollywood is powered by the box office.For over a century, the movie business has entertained people around the globe by creating powerful stories that astound us and make us w
  
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