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• US drives digital audio spending shift

  30-04-2018 02:00 via warc.com
  GLOBAL:Broadcast radio’s share of global display advertising spend has dipped by 1.6 percentage points over the past decade, largely because of falling expenditure in the US where advertisers are investing more heavily in digital audio...
  
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• My grandparents are 87 and 90 years old. They still babysit my 7 kids, and host an annual cousin sleepover every year.

  01-02-2026 18:51 via businessinsider.com
  Lauren Brusie's grandparents (center) are very involved in their great-grandchildren's lives.Courtesy of Lauren BrusieLauren Brusie's grandparents are 87 and 90 years old, and she sees them weekly.They're incredibly involved in her seven children's lives, even hosting sleepovers at their house.She feels so lucky to have such an incredible support system like them in her life.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Lauren Brusie, mom of seven. It has been edited for length and clari
  
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• I found dozens of recurring charges on my credit card. I had been wasting $1,600 a year on subscriptions I didn't even use.

  01-02-2026 17:31 via businessinsider.com
  The author pored over her credit card bills and found some mysterious recurring transactions.Getty ImagesEvery month, the large amounts of money on our credit card bills worried me.At the beginning of the year, I looked more closely at one particular statement than I had before.I was shocked by the number of transactions I didn't recognize. They turned out to be subscriptions.My 17-year-old daughter told me that she'd been offered a special deal at the Verizon store: access to Apple Music for up
  
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• China's military has a leadership problem, and it's serious

  01-02-2026 15:39 via businessinsider.com
  The anti-corruption campaign inside the Chinese military has left a leadership gap.Xinhua News Agency/Xinhua News Agency via Getty ImagesChina placed a top general under investigation, deepening a sweeping anti-corruption purge.Dozens of senior officers have been removed, thinning experience at the highest levels of command.The shakeup raises questions about combat readiness.China's drive to modernize its military to rival the US armed forces is running parallel with an aggressive purge of its s
  
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• Why Disney is more expensive than ever

  01-02-2026 15:20 via businessinsider.com
  Disney theme parks have become significantly more expensive, with prices for food, merchandise, and tickets rising much faster than inflation. A Mickey ice cream bar that cost $2.75 in 2009 now costs $6.50, and top-tier annual passes have nearly doubled in price over the past decade. While Disney cites inflation, labor costs, and heavy investment in new attractions, changes in pricing strategy — including demand-based tickets and paid add-ons — have played a major role. As Disney's s
  
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• I grew up in Hawaii, but just now visited its 'Friendly Isle.' Here are 9 things that surprised me about my trip.

  01-02-2026 15:16 via businessinsider.com
  I had a wonderful time visiting Hawaii's Friendly Isle. Ashley ProbstEven as a Maui local, I was surprised by how familiar, yet new, Molokai felt.The island's slow pace and tight-knit community reshaped how I think about travel in Hawaii.Molokai's history, environmental realities, and quiet landscapes left a lasting impression.Growing up on the west side of Maui, I could always see Molokai, but I never made the trek across the channel.For years, it was easy to visit, with a ferry running between
  
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• The 9 best movies coming to Netflix in February

  01-02-2026 15:03 via businessinsider.com
  Robin Williams in "Mrs. Doubtfire."20th CenturyThe classic Robin Williams comedy "Mrs. Doubtfire" is available this month.So are rom-coms like "You've Got Mail" and "Crazy, Stupid, Love."All four "The Expendables" movies are also available.Keep reading for the nine best movies coming to Netflix in February."Ex Machina" (February 1)A24/"Ex Machina"Written and directed by Alex Garland, this sci-fi thriller follows a programmer (Domhnall Gleeson) who is given the opportunity of a lifetime by his CE
  
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• 33 'Bridgerton' couples ranked by their chemistry

  01-02-2026 15:03 via businessinsider.com
  Season four of "Bridgerton" premieres in January.Liam Daniel/NetflixThe first four seasons of "Bridgerton" and its spinoff "Queen Charlotte" have produced 33 couples.This season is about Benedict and Sophie, though the rest of the Bridgertons are also falling in love.Business Insider ranked all the couples based on their chemistry."Bridgerton" and its spinoff series, "Queen Charlotte," are filled with romances, but only a few couples have great chemistry.Every season of "Bridgerton" focuses on o
  
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• The best Casper coupons and promo codes of February 2026: Presidents Day sale

  01-02-2026 15:00 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreCasperShopping for a new mattress doesn't have to be complicated, and Casper has built its reputation on making the process easy from start to finish. The popular bed‑in‑a‑box brand offers a streamlined lineup of mattresses engineered to support a variety of sleep styles, comfort preferences, and budgets — all shipped conveniently to your door. Better yet, applying a Casper promo
  
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• He's a vocal coach for dozens of A-listers. They taught him that being famous is more taxing than you'd think.

  01-02-2026 14:51 via businessinsider.com
  Eric Vetro with Sabrina Carpenter and Ariana Grande.Courtesy of Eric VetroEric Vetro is a vocal coach who works with stars like Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, and more.He also trains actors like Timothée Chalamet and Jeremy Allen White for musicals and biopics.Vetro told Business Insider his success is partially thanks to his empathy for the rich and famous.What do Timothée Chalamet, Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, Addison Rae, and Blackpink's Rosé have in common?They'r
  
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• 55 of the most iconic red-carpet looks in Grammy history

  01-02-2026 14:15 via businessinsider.com
  Kendrick Lamar accepting the award for record of the year at the 2025 Grammys.Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty ImagesThe 68th Grammy Awards are on Sunday, February 1.We've picked the most iconic red-carpet looks in Grammy history.Taylor Swift has consistently turned looks at the Grammys.When the 2026 Grammy Awards are held in Los Angeles on Sunday, artists will be vying to break records and take home gold trophies.But they don't all need to win awards to make history — some of them will do tha
  
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• In a brutal job market, laid-off workers are trying to figure out their next steps in the new norm

  01-02-2026 13:00 via businessinsider.com
  Mike Kostersitz, Deborah Hendersen, Mody KhanThis post originally appeared in the BI Today newsletter.You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here.Life after a layoffThere's no sugarcoating last week's layoffs.Amazon is cutting 16,000 corporate jobs, pushing thousands of workers into a job market already crowded with tech talent. Business Insider was all over the news, with scoop after scoop, including internal messages revealing which teams and jobs were affected.The layoffs fol
  
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• This JPMorgan banker sold Hailey Bieber's skincare brand for $1 billion. Here's how she spots winners.

  01-02-2026 12:54 via businessinsider.com
  Fei-Fei Zhang, a managing director at JPMorgan Chase, helped steer the firm's work on the $1 billion sale of Rhode, the beauty brand co-founded by Hailey Bieber.Courtesy of JPMorganBeauty has become a major focus area for Wall Street dealmakers.JPMorgan's top beauty banker says 2026 could be a big year for the sector.Fei-Fei Zhang shares how buyers identify which cosmetics brands are built to last.The cosmetics industry's glamour has caught Wall Street's eye — and investors are recognizing
  
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• Infantry will still be fighting in muddy holes even as drones change war, British officer says

  01-02-2026 12:31 via businessinsider.com
  Drones are prolific in Ukraine, but much of traditional land warfare also remains.Dmytro Smolienko/Ukrinform/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesA UK battalion is turning to drones as the technology becomes a more prominent element of modern warfare.Its commanding officer said he suspects infantry life and combat will still involve classic fighting.Even with drones, he said, the infantry is likely to still end up fighting in muddy holes.A British military unit that is leaning heavily into drones says that
  
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• Airlines are being forced into huge, hourslong diversions to avoid flying over Iran — with some planes even needing to refuel

  01-02-2026 12:12 via businessinsider.com
  A Eurowings Airbus A321 taking off.Joan Valls/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesEuropean airlines are rerouting flights to avoid Iranian airspace.Some have been forced to make fuel stops in Greece and Cyprus.A Eurowings flight from Dubai to Germany took 11 hours longer than usual after a nighttime curfew.Some European airlines are facing significant delays as their flights from the Middle East make fuel stops after being rerouted around Iran.Sunday's Eurowings Flight 1153, from Dubai, made
  
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• I'm a coffee chain owner in San Francisco, and I'm being radically transparent about why I must hike prices

  01-02-2026 12:02 via businessinsider.com
  Lauren Crabbe and Michael McCrory own Andytown Coffee Roasters and are posting flyers at all nine locations to explain why they must hike drink prices by 7.5%.Andytown Coffee RoastersA local SF coffee chain is posting in-store notices on why it must raise drink prices by 7.5%.A mix of extreme weather, labor costs, and rising demand may be ending the era of cheap coffee.Small businesses are being hit by rising employee healthcare premiums and the effect of tariffs.This as-told-to essay is based o
  
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• I'm the founder of a clothing line that has spoken out against ICE. I got dropped from a store, but the backlash is worth it.

  01-02-2026 11:58 via businessinsider.com
  When Rachelle Hruska founded Lingua Franca, she never expected the brand to become political.Courtesy of Rachelle HruskaWhen Rachelle Hruska founded the clothing line Lingua Franca, she had no intention of making it political.But the brand has since taken a stance on numerous causes, including, most recently, against ICE.She's lost business because of it, though she says it's worth it. Here's why.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Rachelle Hruska, the founder of clothing brand
  
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• A doctor who studies metabolism said new research convinced him to make 3 changes to his routine

  01-02-2026 11:39 via businessinsider.com
  Dr. Adam Perlman, a functional medicine doctor, changed his lifestyle habits with more research.Dr. Adam PerlmanDr. Adam Perlman has made lifestyle changes over the years to boost his metabolic health.He said new research got him to tweak his diet and eat more fermented foods.He also focuses on getting better sleep and reducing stress.When he was first starting his physician training, Dr. Adam Perlman had a daily ritual: ordering a very sugary coffee."I'm from Boston, so I'd go to Dunkin' Donuts
  
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• 'Shoulder to shoulder with Michael Burry': A day trader details his bearish thesis on one of the Reddit crowd's favorite stocks

  01-02-2026 11:30 via businessinsider.com
  INA FASSBENDER / AFP via Getty ImagesInsitutions get pegged as the "smart money," but retail traders have shown they can do their homework, too. A post on a Michael Burry-themed subreddit this week stood out for its contrarian take on a retail favorite. Laurence Bradingmunn told Business Insider he's betting against AI darling Palantir. Here's why. It's well known that retail traders love the meme culture of Wall Street Bets, but Reddit has become a fertile ground for genuine stock-market debate
  
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• I couldn't find a job after college, so I became a nanny. When I started working with a wonderful family and making $30 an hour, all my fears melted away.

  01-02-2026 11:20 via businessinsider.com
  Nadya Grisczenkow says she felt pressure to pursue a corporate career after college.Nadya GrisczenkowNadya Grisczenkow worked as a nanny part-time while applying for jobs after college in 2024.After struggling to land a traditional job, she was offered a full-time nanny position.She says becoming a full-time nanny brings her balance, happiness, and a solid paycheck.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Nadya Grisczenkow, a 25-year-old nanny based in Boston. It's been edited for l
  
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• 3 tech executives share how they find time and space for deep thinking

  01-02-2026 11:20 via businessinsider.com
  Left to right: Shishir Mehrotra at Superhuman, Joe Depa at EY, and Parker Harris at Slack.Alex Broadway; BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI /Getty Images; EYExecutives from Salesforce, EY, and Superhuman share how they reset and find time for deep work.Salesforce's CTO said he turns sound off on his notifications when he's doing focused work.EY's Joe Depa said he likes to do activities outside, and Superhuman's CEO changes locations.In a world of incessant distractions and pings, it can feel harder than ever to
  
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• 2 unconventional secrets to success from brothers who skipped college to chase a dream that became a multimillion-dollar pickleball empire

  01-02-2026 11:15 via businessinsider.com
  The Selkirk co-founders, brothers Rob and Mike Barnes.Selkirk SportMike and Rob Barnes founded Selkirk Sport, a pickleball brand known for its premium paddles, in 2014.Selkirk has grown to more than 200 employees and projects $100 million in revenue in 2026.The Barnes brothers avoid a 'best practices' mentality and don't believe in outsourcing.Mike and Rob Barnes were just 19 and 22 when they founded Selkirk Sport, a pickleball equipment brand, in 2014.The brothers had no college degrees, no out
  
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• The $45 fee for flying without a REAL ID just kicked in

  01-02-2026 11:11 via businessinsider.com
  Passengers walk through the entrance of a TSA PreCheck in Terminal one at O'Hare International Airport Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in ChicagoArmando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty ImagesA driver's license is officially no longer enough to fly within the US without paying a fee.The TSA is now charging travelers $45 if they show up without a REAL ID, passport, or Green Card.The new fee will apply only to domestic travelers.While a driver's license will still get you on a do
  
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• The Safer Bowl: With tensions running high, Super Bowl advertisers avoid politics and play for laughs

  01-02-2026 11:03 via businessinsider.com
  Budweiser's Super Bowl ad depicts a blossoming friendship between a Clydesdale horse and a bald eagle.BuedweiserMany Super Bowl advertisers are blending comedy with celebrities this year.Advertisers want to play it safe in a charged political climate, industry experts said.The average price for 30 seconds of airtime during Super Bowl LX was $8 million.In a charged political climate where even small missteps can spark a brand backlash, many of this year's Super Bowl advertisers are sticking with
  
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• All the ways Elon Musk's companies are already intertwined, from a Tesla 'collab' with SpaceX to Grok in vehicles

  01-02-2026 11:00 via businessinsider.com
  Elon Musk's companies have been swapping IP and cash. He argues it makes his firms less prone to geopolitical risks.Harun Ozalp/Anadolu via Getty ImagesThe five companies led by Elon Musk have increasingly become intertwined, even before merger chatter.The firms have at various time shared employees and purchased batteries, software, and vehicles from each other.SpaceX is expected to contribute to the upcoming Roadster, for example, and xAI's Grok is in Teslas and Optimus demo bots.Elon Musk is
  
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• Behind robotaxis are thousands of humans helping the AI drive better

  01-02-2026 10:44 via businessinsider.com
  Robotaxis are trained on data that have been annotated and labeled by humans around the world.Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesRobotaxis rely on large amounts of real-world and simulated data to improve their driving.Behind the scenes, human workers help to clean up and label the training data.Insiders estimate that the AV-support workforce is less than a couple of thousand people.If robots take over the world, we'll remember the humans who helped them get there. Robotaxis are no exception.They're no
  
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• She makes six figures as an artist. It's still a grind to get by in NYC.

  01-02-2026 10:41 via businessinsider.com
  Janice Chung for BIA couple of years out of college and in the midst of a pandemic, Courtney Kinnare took several big risks. The Californian quit her job in sustainable packaging design in Los Angeles, became a full-time artist, and moved to New York City."I just took the leap," said Kinnare, now 29. "I was just like, if I go for it, I have no choice but to make it work out."She wasn't totally prepared for what it would cost her. When Kinnare moved across the country in 2021, New York City rents
  
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• Canada is having a moment — and the world is finally paying attention

  01-02-2026 10:33 via businessinsider.com
  Mandel Ngan/Getty Images; Sabrina Lantos/Courtesy of HBO Max; Alyssa Powell/BIIt's a best-of-times, worst-of-times scenario for Canada on the global stage.To get the bad out of the way, its most important ally — the United States — has grown increasingly antagonistic, with renewed tariff threats and talk of annexation coming from the White House. On the upside, Canada is signaling it can stand more firmly on its own. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has identified a "rupture" in N
  
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• We went to Starbucks' first investor day in 3 years, toured its new café model, and saw its comeback plan in action

  01-02-2026 10:14 via businessinsider.com
  Business Insider reporter Ashley Rodriguez dranks lots of coffee and previewed the model for Starbucks new coffeehouses at its investor day.Ashley Rodriguez/Business InsiderTwo Business Insider reporters attended Starbucks' Investor Day, one in person and one virtually.The vibe in the building, featuring coffee samples and collectible merch, was enthusiastic.Analysts agreed that Starbucks execs have laid out a reasonable, but not blockbuster, growth plan.We were there Thursday morning when
  
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• Who is favored to win an Oscar, according to Kalshi and Polymarket

  01-02-2026 10:00 via businessinsider.com
  If bettors are correct, "Sinners" will take home four Oscars, while both "One Battle after Another" and "Frankenstein" are each set to win three.Emma McIntyre/WireImage via Getty ImagesThe Academy Awards, or Oscars, are coming up on March 15.Bettors are already wagering tens of millions on who will win in each of the 24 categories.Here's who's most likely to win in each category, according to the odds on Kalshi and Polymarket.The 98th Academy Awards are coming up, and for prediction market betto
  
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