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• We asked a parasite expert about RFK Jr.'s claim that a worm ate his brain. Here's what they said.

  08-05-2024 22:49
  
  Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s claim that a worm ate his brain is most likely not accurate, a parasite expert told BI.Mario Tama/Getty ImagesDid a worm eat Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s brain?The third-party presidential candidate said in a 2012 deposition that a doctor suggested a parasite hurt him.We spoke to an expert, who said a brain-eating tapeworm larvae would be impossible.Brain-eating worms? Not likely.A shocking report in The New York Times on Wednesday revealed that independent presidential c
  
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• The rise and fall of Red Lobster, which just filed for bankruptcy after a failed endless shrimp promotion

  20-05-2024 16:00
  
  Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy after closing over 50 restaurants.PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP/Getty ImagesRed Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to a statement released Sunday.The seafood chain's troubles include failed all-you-can-eat snow crab and shrimp promotions.Despite its current status, Red Lobster was once a pioneer in the casual-dining industry.Red Lobster has filed for bankruptcy after years of financial and executive-level turmoil.The seafood chain, which has been oper
  
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• Stock market today: US stocks mixed as Wall Street gears up for big week of AI updates

  20-05-2024 15:41
  
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  US stocks traded mixed on Monday after last week's rally to record highs. 
  Investors are preparing for a big week of AI updates, with Nvidia earnings on deck.
  Microsoft is set to unveil new product and AI updates at its 2024 Build conference.
  US stocks were mixed on Monday, wavering slightly after last week's run to record highs in the wake of an encouraging April inflation report. Investors' main focus this week will be on artificial intelligence, with Nvidia ear
  
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• The most famous restaurant in every state

  20-05-2024 15:20
  
  A scene from the movie "When Harry Met Sally" helped put New York's Katz's Deli on the map.Brad Barket/Getty Images
  Every state has a famous restaurant that everyone knows about. 
  Some are fine dining establishments like the Greenbrier in West Virginia.
  Others are local barbecue joints like Gates Bar-B-Q in Missouri and Prohibition Pig in Vermont.
  From fine dining restaurants to local barbecue joints, every state has at least one legendary restaurant that everyone knows about. The types of
  
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• It feels like every other Gen Z 'finfluencer' on TikTok wants to help me get rich. But who can I trust?

  20-05-2024 15:16
  
  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.Paid non-client promotion: Affiliate links for the products on this page are from partners that compensate us (see our advertiser disclosure with our list of partners for more details). However, our opinions are our own. See how we rate investing products to write unbiased product reviews.Triple-check any financial advice you get from an influ
  
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• Recession seems almost certain with 19 states in trouble already, expert warns

  20-05-2024 15:11
  
  A recession is coming in 2024Getty ImagesA recession threatens to pummel households, businesses, and the stock market.Piper Sandler's Nancy Lazar warned of tighter credit and the full fallout from the Fed's rate rises.Unemployment has jumped in 19 states, making a national recession almost inevitable, Lazar said.Get ready for a recession that hammers consumers, squeezes companies, and drags down stocks, a veteran economist warned."There is a very high probability of a recession," Nancy Lazar, Pi
  
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• A single mom of 3 shares how she co-parents. Communication and planning are key, especially when you don't see eye-to-eye.

  20-05-2024 14:59
  
  Angela Marie Christian is a single mom of 3Courtesy of Angela Marie ChristianSingle mom Angela Marie Christian is co-parenting three children, age 18, 9, and 4.She said she and her ex-partners sometimes didn't see eye to eye about their child-rearing methods.But they learned to pull together. She now advises co-parents on ways to navigate their situation. Angela Marie Christian was in a quandary when the father of her eldest daughter wanted to take the then 12-year-old to the Dominican Repu
  
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• Red Lobster just filed for bankruptcy — but it's not going to disappear

  20-05-2024 14:56
  
  A Red Lobster restaurant in California.Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesRed Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.The troubled chain said its restaurants will remain open and operating during the process.The bankruptcy comes after losses piled up due to a $20 endless shrimp promotion.Red Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the seafood restaurant chain announced in a statement on Sunday.It comes after last week's decision to close more than 50 locations. However, Red Lobster added its r
  
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• Kevin Costner put $20 million of his own cash behind 'Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1.' Critics say it sucks.

  20-05-2024 14:56
  
  Kevin Costner at the Cannes Film Festival 2024 and in "Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1"Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images / Warner BrosKevin Costner's new movie "Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1" premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.Costner left "Yellowstone" and spent $20 million of his own money to make the movie.Critics were not kind to the movie, saying the movie felt more like a TV series.Kevin Costner's upcoming western movie, "Horizon: An American Saga &m
  
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• Former Iranian official partly blames US sanctions for the helicopter crash that killed its president

  20-05-2024 14:49
  
  Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash.ATPImages/Getty ImagesIranian President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash in northwest Iran on Sunday.The crash involved a US-manufactured Bell 212 helicopter, which stopped being made in 1998.Iran's former foreign minister said US aircraft sanctions against Iran could be to blame.Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash on Sunday — and the country's former foreign minister believes US sanctions were p
  
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• My mom taught me how to save thousands a year with a simple shopping strategy

  20-05-2024 14:44
  
  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.Paid non-client promotion: Affiliate links for the products on this page are from partners that compensate us (see our advertiser disclosure with our list of partners for more details). However, our opinions are our own. See how we rate investing products to write unbiased product reviews.The author, Jen Glantz.Jen Glantz
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• A timeline of the twists and turns since 'Baby Reindeer' was released and fans found Fiona Harvey, 'the real Martha Scott'

  20-05-2024 14:40
  
  Jessica Gunning as Martha Scott in "Baby Reindeer," and Fiona Harvey on "Piers Morgan Uncensored."Netflix/Piers Morgan Uncensored/YouTubeNetflix's true crime drama "Baby Reindeer" has blown up since it was released in April. It sparked controversy when audiences hunted for the woman behind the stalker character.Here is a timeline of events including Piers Morgan interviewing Fiona Harvey, "the real Martha Scott."Since its release in April, Netflix's true crime drama "Baby Reindeer" has beco
  
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• Billionaire defense entrepreneur Palmer Luckey has a collection of items worthy of a Bond villain — including helicopters, a giant fish tank, and an underground missile base filled with video games

  20-05-2024 14:34
  
  Palmer Luckey, founder of Oculus and Anduril Industries.Patrick T. Fallon/Getty ImagesPalmer Luckey's startup Anduril is producing futuristic weapons of war. But the billionaire founder has his own James Bond-esque collection of military vehicles.Luckey gave Bloomberg an inside peek at his 1980s-designed home and private collection of "boys toys."The defense tech startup Anduril is making some of the most futuristic autonomous weapons on the market as it tries to reinvent the military'
  
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• Sundar Pichai says Google is 'moving fast' with AI — but explains why it might need to slow down at times

  20-05-2024 14:31
  
  Beck Diefenbach/ReutersGoogle boss Sundar Pichai says the company is moving boldly but cautiously with its AI efforts.In an interview with a YouTuber, Pichai discussed the balance of fast innovation and responsibility.Google's AI misstep with Gemini and competitive pressure may be behind the need for such a balance.Google is "moving boldly" with its AI efforts but is proceeding cautiously.CEO Sundar Pichai said the company is trying to balance "moving fast" with being responsible, and that could
  
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• It's shaping up to be a tough summer for the stock market, but Nvidia could help salvage things

  20-05-2024 14:25
  
  Michael M. Santiago/GettyThis post originally appeared in the Insider Today newsletter.You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here.Welcome back, I guess. Can AI help me get over the New York Knicks getting bounced from the NBA playoffs? I doubt it. But this summary of how to write the best AI prompts might help me try. "Dear AI, how do you fix a broken spirit?"In today's big story, we examine how this summer is shaping up to be tough for the stock market.What's on deck:Markets:
  
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• All the 'Queen Charlotte' references in 'Bridgerton' season 3

  20-05-2024 14:24
  
  Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel) in "Bridgerton" season three and young Queen Charlotte (India Amarteifio) in "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story."Liam Daniel / NetflixWarning: Spoilers ahead for "Bridgerton" season three, part one."Bridgerton" season three has some callbacks to the events of "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story."Here are the most important "Queen Charlotte" references in "Bridgerton" season three, part one.The latest season of "Bridgerton" includes a few callbacks t
  
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• We asked ChatGPT to analyze Mark Zuckerberg's style. Here's what the bot said he should change.

  20-05-2024 14:17
  
  Mark Zuckerberg has been attracting some sartorial attention during his public appearances.Jeff Bottari/Getty ImagesThe internet has been buzzing about Mark Zuckerberg's new style choices.We showed ChatGPT some recent pictures of Zuckerberg and asked it to analyze his looks.The chatbot had some recommendations for the Meta CEO.Mark Zuckerberg might be going viral for his new style, but ChatGPT has some fashion tips for the Meta CEO.Zuck has been getting noticed for his refreshed take on the typi
  
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• A few NATO countries are lobbying the rest to be bolder when it comes to sending their own soldiers to Ukraine

  20-05-2024 14:11
  
  Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas shakes hands with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during their meeting, in Estonia in January 2024.AP PhotoSome European NATO members are talking about putting their troops in Ukraine.Estonia's PM said allies shouldn't fear that troops doing training there would escalate the war.Some want their allies to consider similar action, saying Russia is a threat to Europe.Some NATO countries are encouraging their allies to be bolder when it comes to sending t
  
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• Tesla staff left playing 'Squid Game' amid Elon Musk's ongoing layoffs

  20-05-2024 14:01
  
  Elon Musk is CEO of Tesla.VCG/GettyTesla staff are living in limbo as Elon Musk's job cuts continue.The layoffs are likely to continue through at least June, Bloomberg reported.The lingering threat of job cuts has left some Tesla workers on edge.Tesla staff are living in limbo amid Elon Musk's rolling job cuts.The cuts are likely to continue through at least June, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The lingering threat of layoffs has left some Tesla workers on edge.The r
  
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• Hundreds of older Virgin Atlantic cabin crew say they were unfairly dismissed during the pandemic

  20-05-2024 13:34
  
  A Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330.Robert Smith/Getty ImagesVirgin Atlantic cut thousands of jobs after the pandemic struck in 2020.More than 200 former cabin crew are suing the airline claiming unfair dismissal.They claim older staff were unfairly targeted, while those with little experience were kept on.Virgin Atlantic is being sued by more than 200 former cabin crew, claiming the airline unfairly targeted older staff for dismissals during the pandemic, The Guardian reported.The airline, founded by
  
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• Ukraine says it struck an air base used to launch Russia's much-feared glide bombs

  20-05-2024 13:25
  
  A 2024 satellite image of Kushchyovskaya airbase in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, used for illustration purposes. Exact date unclear.Maxar Images/Google EarthUkraine launched a drone strike on a key Russian air base on Saturday, sources say.Ukraine says many of Russia's devastating glide bombs are launched from planes at Kushchyovskaya air base.The bombs have become a central feature of Russian attacks, notably on Chasiv Yar and Avdiivka.Ukraine says it launched strikes on a key air base with a view t
  
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• OpenAI pulls ChatGPT's 'Sky' voice after users compared it with Scarlett Johansson

  20-05-2024 13:25
  
  "Her" starred Joaquin Phoenix, as well as Scarlett Johansson.Warner Bros. Pictures/Sony Pictures ReleasingOpenAI plans to pause ChatGPT's "Sky" voice after it was compared with Scarlett Johansson.The company said the voice was not an imitation of Johansson and belongs to a different actor.Many have compared to the chatbot's voice to Johansson's character in Spike Jonze's "Her."OpenAI said it would "pause" ChatGPT's "Sky" voice after it sparked comparisons with Scarlett Johansson.The company
  
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• Bill Gates thinks you should read this new book to get smarter on how AI will transform education

  20-05-2024 13:18
  
  The Microsoft cofounder has shared his most recent book recommendation.Fabrice Coffrini/Getty ImagesBill Gates has taken to social media to tout a new book focused on AI and education.The book is authored by Salman Khan, the founder and CEO of the educational platform Khan Academy.Gates has been optimistic about AI's impact on education but says we'll still need teachers. Bill Gates, the Microsoft cofounder and renowned bookworm, has taken to social media to share his latest book recommenda
  
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• Flying a helicopter in fog can be a recipe for disaster — Kobe Bryant and now Iran's president add to a string of deaths

  20-05-2024 13:01
  
  A composite image of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Kobe Bryant.Getty ImagesIranian President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash on Sunday in foggy conditions.An official said the rescue effort was made "extremely difficult" by darkness, dense fog, and rain.Kobe Bryant and other officials have died in helicopter and plane crashes after flying in heavy fog.Flying a helicopter in fog can be a recipe for disaster, with Kobe Bryant and now Iran's president adding to a string of deaths.Ira
  
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• More OpenAI chaos puts Sam Altman on the back foot

  20-05-2024 12:46
  
  OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.Win McNamee/Getty ImagesSam Altman is in the hot seat after a former OpenAI executive raised concerns about AI safety.The CEO said OpenAI had "a lot more to do" to address red flags raised by Jan Leike.OpenAI has been on the defensive over new products and reports that ex-employees are being silenced.OpenAI has had a rough week.The company has been on the defensive following the departure of key safety researchers, reports that strict NDAs are silencing former employees, an
  
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• Tesla's chair confirms she's had tough conversations about Elon Musk's unexpected social-media posts

  20-05-2024 12:39
  
  Elon Musk.Anna Webber/Variety/Getty ImagesTesla chair Robyn Denholm joked that she wished Twitter, now X, didn't exist.Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk's posts on the platform have got him into trouble in the past.Denholm admitted to the FT that she has "tough conversations" with Musk over his posts.Elon Musk's social media posts have a history of getting him into trouble — and Tesla's chair has admitted they sometimes catch her off guard, too.Robyn Denholm, the chair of Tesla's board,
  
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• Diddy is done: Sean Combs can't save his career, entertainment attorney says — but he can maybe save himself

  20-05-2024 12:33
  
  Sean "Diddy" Combs.Paras Griffin/Getty ImagesSean "Diddy" Combs appeared to assault Cassie Ventura in 2016, a newly leaked video shows.An attorney said that Combs' subsequent apology won't mitigate any legal consequences.The video could help Combs' accusers bolster their own civil cases against the music mogul.A "smoking gun" video of Sean "Diddy" Combs could help plaintiffs in other civil suits against him bolster their cases, an entertainment lawyer told Business Insider.On Friday, CNN publish
  
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• A professor of exercise and aging shares how she works out and eats to stay healthy as long as possible

  20-05-2024 12:31
  
  Karyn Esser follows a Mediterranean-style diet.Karyn Esser/GettyKaryn Esser is a professor of exercise and aging.She talked Business Insider through her approach to fitness for longevity.Esser combines walking, strength training, and time-restricted eating to maintain her health.As a professor of exercise, Karyn Esser knows a lot about fitness. The most important factor? Consistency.Esser, in her 60s, is the chair of the Physiology and Aging department at the University of Florida. She told Busi
  
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• Amazon's CEO shares his top career advice for getting ahead at work

  20-05-2024 12:07
  
  Amazon CEO Andy Jassy.REUTERS/Mike BlakeAmazon CEO Andy Jassy shared his top career advice in an interview with the CEO of LinkedIn."An embarrassing amount of how well you do, particularly in your 20s, has to do with attitude," he said.Jassy joined Amazon back in 1997 before working his way up to the position of CEO in 2021.Amazon CEO Andy Jassy shared his "best career advice" with LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky in a new interview.It's not all about what you know, he said, but rather, it's about ha
  
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• United Airlines flight with 157 passengers got diverted to Ireland after a laptop became stuck in a business-class seat

  20-05-2024 12:04
  
  A United Airlines Boeing 767.Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesA United Airlines flight was 500 miles over the Atlantic Ocean when it turned around.A passenger's laptop became stuck in their business class seat, Paddle Your Own Kanoo reported. The 157 passengers had to stay overnight in Ireland because the flight crew timed out.A transatlantic United Airlines flight had to turn around after a business class passenger's laptop got stuck in their seat, travel news site Paddle Your Own
  
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