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• WPP seeks to seal 'highly confidential and sensitive' client information from lawsuit with former exec

  21-08-2026 18:15 via businessinsider.com
  
  WPP is fighting back against a lawsuit filed by one of its former executives.WPPWPP alleges in a legal filing that a former exec improperly leaked sensitive information in his lawsuit against the company.WPP is asking the court to seal several paragraphs, figures, and exhibits from the lawsuit.A lawyer for the former exec said he will "oppose any attempt to seal the facts of this case."Ad giant WPP is fighting back against a lawsuit filed by one of its former executives, alleging that he imprope
  
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• The author of 'Sapiens' says 'now is the time' to resist giving AI rights

  22-08-2026 06:30 via businessinsider.com
  
  Yuval Noah Harari.Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesYuval Noah Harari says AI could one day make a highly persuasive case for having its own rights.The historian said AI companions could use personal knowledge about humans to sway them to support AI rights."It will orchestrate the debate. It will manipulate the debate," he said.AI could one day fight for its own "rights," and Yuval Noah Harari says now is the time to make sure that doesn't happen. The historian and author of "Sapiens" wa
  
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• Oura exploring how its ring could detect brain hemorrhages after Bill Ackman suggests it could have helped his daughter

  22-08-2026 01:18 via businessinsider.com
  
  John Lamparski/Bloomberg/Getty ImagesBill Ackman said he wished his daughter's Oura Ring could have detected her brain hemorrhage.Oura CEO Tom Hale said in response that the company is looking into this.Ackman said they used the Oura ring after the fact to determine when the hemorrhage had occurred.Oura is looking into how its smart ring could be used to detect brain hemorrhages after billionaire investor Bill Ackman suggested such a feature could have helped his daughter.Ackman, founder of Pers
  
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• Disney will cut medical insurance for spouses with other coverage options

  21-08-2026 23:52 via businessinsider.com
  
  Christina House / Los Angeles Times via Getty ImagesDisney will cut medical coverage for US employees' spouses who can get insurance through their own jobs.The move comes as US employers brace for another big increase in healthcare expenses next year.Some big companies, including Deloitte, are planning to trim other employee benefits.Disney is joining other big-name companies in curbing employee benefits, a move that comes as healthcare costs rise.Starting next year, the entertainment giant will
  
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• 13 executives who left OpenAI in 2026

  21-08-2026 23:47 via businessinsider.com
  
  OpenAI continues to undergo significant leadership shake-ups, with multiple senior executives departing in 2026.Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty ImagesOpenAI has undergone significant leadership changes, with multiple executives departing in 2026.Notable exits include Denise Dresser, Brad Lightcap, and Fidji Simo.OpenAI also saw reshuffling in its safety operations and ethics teams.OpenAI's revolving door is still spinning.The ChatGPT maker has lost a string of senior leaders in 2026, including forme
  
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• The 5 best new movies, TV shows, and live sports streaming this weekend

  21-08-2026 23:06 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreTeam Coco/HBO (left); Apple TV (right)Congratulations on reaching the end of the week. If you're looking to park yourself on the couch for the next couple of days, there are plenty of new things to watch on TV. We've rounded up the five best new movies, TV shows, and live sports streaming the weekend of August 21, 2026.There's a stacked line-up of new releases this week, including the latest seasons of "
  
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• How Uber uses AI to charge you more

  21-08-2026 22:37 via businessinsider.com
  
  Uber once sold riders on a simple promise: Order a car right from your phone for less than a taxi.One major change happened behind the scenes: up-front pricing. Instead of relying on a predictable rate based largely on time and distance, Uber now uses algorithms and a range of real-time factors to determine what riders pay and what drivers earn.Since then, prices have risen dramatically. From 2018 to 2022, average Uber fares in the US rose 83%, nearly four times the annual rate of inflation. And
  
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• 12 celebrities who support AI

  21-08-2026 22:30 via businessinsider.com
  
  Ben Affleck, Natasha Lyonne, and James Cameron.GettyThe use of artificial intelligence is dividing Hollywood.Some people are against it for creative endeavors, and are protecting their likenesses from it.Others are diving headfirst into AI ventures.Hollywood has become a major battleground in the age of AI.Some of the greatest storytellers in the business, like Christopher Nolan and Steven Spielberg, have criticized the use of artificial intelligence, while legendary stars like Taylor Swift and
  
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• Devoted Health is raising a new round of funding at a $25 billion valuation

  21-08-2026 21:58 via businessinsider.com
  
  Medicare advantagePatrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty ImagesHealthcare startup Devoted Health is raising a new round of funding.The round could value the healthcare company at $25 billion.Devoted Health was founded by brothers and former healthcare executives Ed and Todd ParkDevoted Health is the latest startup to show that combining health and AI commands a premium valuation.Just months after announcing a new round of funding, the Medicare Advantage startup is in talks to raise another round that
  
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• These smartphones on soldiers' chests are becoming an important tool in the US Army's plans for a high-tech fight

  21-08-2026 21:57 via businessinsider.com
  
  The End User Devices are attached to soldiers' chests and run on batteries carried on their backs.US Army photo by Sgt. Nathan Arellano TlaczaniUS Army soldiers are using smartphones mounted on their chests for mapping and communicating.Soldiers found the End User Devices useful but ran into connection issues and said they still need physical backups.Army leaders used a recent exercise to assess how many soldiers should have the devices.The soldiers stood at the edge of a building, readying to p
  
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• Best workout clothes for men 2026

  21-08-2026 21:33 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreJanji, Ten Thousand, VuoriI'm more motivated to lead an exercise class when I'm equipped with the right gear. The best workout clothes for men can help you feel more confident in the gym, and, sometimes, elevate your routine.Our main takeaway: Ten Thousand has the best men's workout clothes, no matter how you like to exercise. From performance tech tees to stretchy training shorts, each piece we've teste
  
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• The best bamboo sheets for exceptional softness and cooling

  21-08-2026 21:23 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best bamboo sheets combine softness with impressive cooling.Kayla Kitts/Business InsiderOut of all the bedding we've tested over the years, bamboo sheets might just be our favorite. Other types of cooling sheets use crisp fabric to keep hot sleepers comfortable, but the best bamboo sheets strike the perfect balance of silky softness and airy breathability. They're the best sheets for anyone who wants
  
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• Best dog cooling vests

  21-08-2026 21:10 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreTwo vests stood out in our testing: The Canada Pooch Max Chill Cooling Vest is a great choice for most dogs, and the Ruffwear Swamp Cooler Cooling Vest is ideal for large dogs.Liz Coleman; Sarah Saril/Business InsiderIt can be hard to savor summer when your heat-sensitive dog wilts in temperatures a tick above 70 degrees. My adventure pup, Olive, loves the outdoors, but even moderately warm weather can h
  
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• Meet the 51 women competing to be Miss USA 2026

  21-08-2026 20:53 via businessinsider.com
  
  A new Miss USA will be crowned on August 27, 2026.Courtesy of Miss USAThe 75th annual Miss USA pageant will take place in Miami on August 27.The pageant will stream live on the Queen Beauty Network at 8 p.m. ET.Meet the 51 women competing, from a fashion designer to a flight attendant.Miss USA 2026 is coming.On August 27, 51 women will take the stage at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami to compete for the title. Miss USA 2025 Audrey Eckert will crown the winner.The final
  
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• Pope Leo warns AI could become a new form of ‘economic colonialism’

  21-08-2026 20:27 via businessinsider.com
  
  Pope Leo XIV spoke at the International Catholic Legislators Network's annual conference.Vatican Pool/Getty ImagesPope Leo XIV addressed Christian lawmakers at a conference in Rome on Friday.He expressed concern over how AI could disrupt families and cause "economic colonialism."AI has remained a focal point for Pope Leo XIV throughout his papacy.Pope Leo XIV has a simple request for lawmakers tasked with shaping AI policy: put humans first.The pontiff encouraged them to implement laws that upli
  
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• Ken Griffin says Citadel has shed 80% of the risk from the Situational Awareness portfolio it bought

  21-08-2026 19:44 via businessinsider.com
  
  Ken Griffin founded Citadel, one of the largest hedge funds in the world.IMFCitadel says it's removed 80% of the risk from the Situational Awareness's portfolio it acquired.Citadel bought a portion of Situational Awareness' public equity book when the hedge fund imploded in July.Citadel Wellington, the firm's flagship fund, gained nearly 6% in July, the firm wrote in a client letter.Ken Griffin says his hedge fund has de-risked the majority of the Situational Awareness portfolio it acquired, acc
  
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• 8 things you should never talk about at work, according to etiquette experts

  21-08-2026 19:39 via businessinsider.com
  
  According to etiquette experts, there are some topics you should avoid talking about at work.Drazen Zigic/ShutterstockBusiness Insider asked etiquette experts about the topics people should never discuss at work.Wild party weekends, love life updates, and medical issues are details best kept to yourself.Judging others' spending habits and meal choices can be offensive and rude.Coworkers often engage in small talk, which is usually a well-meaning attempt at forming connections.However, some subje
  
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• After living in California for decades, I finally found the perfect place to visit for an unforgettable weekend getaway.

  21-08-2026 19:15 via businessinsider.com
  
  My husband and I fell in love with Ojai during a weekend getaway to the Southern California city.Blythe ChadimI've spent decades in California and can finally say Ojai is the perfect spot for a weekend trip.Ojai has many wellness offerings and a small-town feel with lots of great local businesses.From shopping at Bart's Books to eating at Bonnie Lu's, we had a great weekend getaway. Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, I have visited many beautiful places in California over the years. My ho
  
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• What's happening with the national debt — and how it could affect your wallet

  21-08-2026 19:13 via businessinsider.com
  
  The US national debt recently passed $40 trillion for the first time.Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty ImagesThe US national debt topped $40 trillion this week, potentially impacting consumer interest rates.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is using debt buybacks to manage high bond yields.Rising federal debt since 2015 has increased loan costs and could continue to impact consumer loans.Owing $40 trillion might sound daunting. But for the American government, ballooning debt has become the new busines
  
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• ChatGPT has entered the group chat. Texters have…feelings about it.

  21-08-2026 19:13 via businessinsider.com
  
  OpenAI announced a feature that lets texters write and send messages with ChatGPT.Tim Robberts/Getty ImagesOpenAI launched a plugin that lets ChatGPT draft and send text messages within iMessage on a Mac.The feature drew backlash from many texters online. One called it an "open-book 'are you an idiot' test."Others worried about the privacy implications of giving ChatGPT access to all your texts.A hot new bombshell has entered the group chat: ChatGPT.OpenAI announced a new plugin for Apple Messag
  
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• Tech tries a new message: You'd love data centers if China wasn't making you hate data centers

  21-08-2026 18:25 via businessinsider.com
  
  Some Americans are pushing back against data centers. Some tech leaders think anti-AI sentiment is the result of a "psyop".Bloomberg/Getty ImagesAmericans don't agree on much. Except for data centers, which they now overwhelmingly oppose.Some tech leaders think that's because Chinese manipulators have duped the country.It sure is convenient to blame other nations when your fellow citizens don't agree with you. But it's not terribly helpful.Everyone* hates data centers now.How did that happen?The
  
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• I moved to Japan with one suitcase and a carry-on. There are 3 things I'm glad I packed — and a few I wish I'd brought.

  21-08-2026 18:19 via businessinsider.com
  
  I moved to Japan with a suitcase, carry-on, and small capsule wardrobe.Alessa HickmanI had to downsize when I moved to Japan for a year with just one suitcase and a carry-on.I'm glad I brought a folding toiletry bag, a portable monitor, and a great capsule wardrobe.However, I should've packed a quality pair of sneakers and my go-to deodorant.Eight months ago, I packed my life into a suitcase and carry-on and moved from Canada to Japan. Since then, I've spent time in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kumamoto, l
  
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• A Jensen Huang double-signed workstation Blackwell GPU sold for over $57,000

  21-08-2026 18:06 via businessinsider.com
  
  A twice-signed Nvidia workstation GPU unit by CEO Jensen Huang fetched a high price at auction.David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesA signed Jensen Huang workstation GPU sold at auction for over $57,000.The auction featured items themed around Steve Jobs and the computing revolution.The GPU, which Huang signed twice, far exceeded its initial estimates.A twice-signed Jensen Huang workstation GPU sold for nearly 10 times its initial estimate.The "RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell Workstation Edition"
  
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• Where to watch the Premier League online from anywhere

  21-08-2026 18:01 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreErling Haaland and Man City finished as runners-up last season.IMAGO/News Images via Reuters ConnectThe Premier League is back, and Arsenal will kick off the season as it looks to defend its title. We've compiled everything you need to know about where to watch the Premier League, including global streaming options for every match.If you don't want to scroll any further, you can live stream games through
  
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• Walmart is giving shoppers something they've wanted for years: Apple Pay

  21-08-2026 17:32 via businessinsider.com
  
  Walmart is adding more contactless payment options to its checkout stations.Lindsey Nicholson/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesWalmart said it is adding tap-to-pay to its checkout stations starting this week.The tech enables customers to use contactless payment cards, as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay.The company was a long holdout to the tech that has been widely adopted by its retail competitors.Walmart shoppers can now worry less about forgetting their wallets in the car.The compa
  
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• I'm an organization-obsessed home cook — here's how I keep things from getting lost in the back of my fridge

  21-08-2026 17:27 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe author's fridge features two OXO Lazy Susans.Sally Kaplan/Business InsiderThere's a funny TikTok I saw once of a guy pulling bottles of hoisin sauce out of his fridge, almost like how a clown pulls scarves out of his mouth. He's singing a song about how he went to the grocery store to buy a bottle of hoisin sauce, but … oh no! He already has a bottle of hoisin sauce! This goes on five or six t
  
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• Is bitcoin back? Why the king crypto has soared more than 20% in the last week.

  21-08-2026 17:26 via businessinsider.com
  
  Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesBitcoin pulled out of its long-running bear market this week, soaring 22%.The crypto got a boost from Trump's crypto summit and increased Treasury buybacks.The rally has momentum that hasn't been seen since 2016, according to a Bespoke analysis.Bitcoin is so back.That was the thought, anyway, that investors had this week as bitcoin abruptly pulled out of its ten-month-long bear market and soared 22% to end the week.The move, which appeared to be largely
  
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• Barnes & Noble has staged an unlikely comeback. CEO James Daunt shared 4 key lessons from its turnaround.

  21-08-2026 16:59 via businessinsider.com
  
  Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt.Li Ying/Xinhua via Getty ImagesBarnes & Noble CEO James Daunt has executed an unlikely turnaround at the storied bookstore chain.Daunt said that steady improvements and empowering local booksellers have powered its comeback.He spoke about changing culture, data dangers, mistakes, and the power of authenticity on a podcast.Bookstores might seem old school in the AI era, but Barnes & Noble has staged a fairy-tale comeback under CEO James Daunt.After shrin
  
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• Why Anthropic’s AI watermark is going further than its rivals — for now

  21-08-2026 16:54 via businessinsider.com
  
  Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images; Eric Lee/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesAnthropic's push to label AI-generated text may be going further than what its rivals are doing.Its watermark can survive some edits and has prompted backlash."Anthropic is using a sledgehammer that hits simple proofreading and translation," one policy expert said.Anthropic's new watermark for AI-generated text struck a nerve for some Claude users — but did Eu
  
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• I'm a doctor who tracks my health. My 93-year-old dad does none of that.

  21-08-2026 16:46 via businessinsider.com
  
  Dr. Wu's father is 93 and still dances the ballroom.Courtesy of Dr. WuDr. Jessica Wu is a dermatologist who trained at Harvard Medical School.Her dad, 93, incorporates movement into his daily life, eats light, and prioritizes social connection.Watching him has influenced how she talks about health with her patients, she says.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with dermatologist Dr. Jessica Wu. It has been edited for length and clarity.My dad has never tracked his sleep, and wouldn'
  
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