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Business Insider35m ago

I stayed at the most famous hotel in Athens. Its rooftop restaurant with Acropolis views can't be missed, even if you're not a guest.

Hotel Grande Bretagne is the oldest and most famous hotel in Athens, Greece. Courtesy of Hotel Grande Bretagne Hotel Grande Bretagne, which opened in 1874, is the oldest and most famous hotel in Athens, Greece. The hotel survived both World Wars and was where the modern Green government was formed. Its rooftop restaurant, which has a perfect view of the Acropolis, was my favorite part. Tucked into the beating heart of Athens, with a perfect view of the Acropolis and mere steps from Greece's...

Business Insider1h ago

The hottest routes in private aviation right now say a lot about where money's moving

Shifts in private jet traffic underline new patterns for the ultrarich. J. David Ake/Getty Images Private jet travel is on the rise, and new routes underline the behavior of the wealthy. These popular routes highlight new financial centers and how the rich split time between multiple homes. Private jet traffic soared along these 11 routes last year. A surge in private jet travel along key routes last year points to a new map of global wealth. Eleven routes saw at least a 65% increase in pri...

Business Insider1h ago

One post about Jane Street's tough interview process turned into a big internet joke. Here are the craziest replies.

Jane Street has a notoriously difficult interview process for quantitative researchers and traders. hobo_018/Getty Images A social media post sparked a string of jokes about Jane Street's notorious interview process. Posts about fake interviews mention orange chicken, cardio machines, and New York City pigeons. The trading firm, which offers recent grads $300,000 base salaries, is known for top talent. The interminable Trader Joe's line. Chess tables in Bryant Park. An Equinox StairMaster. ...

Business Insider1h ago

I'm a tech founder who spent years in big cities. Living in Prague helps me focus and avoid FOMO.

Startup CEO Jason Grad said that he prefers to work without distractions. Jason Grad Jason Grad, CEO of a startup called Massive, said the pace of life in Prague helps him avoid FOMO. He used to live in NY and SF, where he said he constantly socialized and networked. It's easier to stay focused on work in a smaller city, since there are fewer distractions, said Grad. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jason Grad, the CEO of remote startup Massive. He is based in Prague. T...

Business Insider2h ago

Is college still worth it? What tech execs are telling their kids.

In the age of AI, some people are rethinking college. Tech execs are telling their own kids that a degree is still important. Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI As a first-generation college student, my diploma meant the world to me, even before I had it in hand. Being the first in my family to obtain a degree wasn't just a personal achievement; it was a ticket to a more secure financial future. Fifteen years later, with my college loans only recently paid off, I sometimes think a lot about the value...

Business Insider3h ago

Insider traders are getting caught. It's still not enough for prediction market critics.

"I mean, we just shouldn't have gambling around issues of war and peace," Democratic Rep. Greg Casar of Texas said. Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images Insider traders on both Kalshi and Polymarket have been caught recently. But the prediction market industry's critics on Capitol Hill still say they want a crackdown. AOC said that enforcement actions were being taken to "preempt any federal action." If you thought nabbing a few insider traders would quell politicians' concerns about...

Business Insider4h ago

Spirit says it is shutting down and ceasing operations immediately

Spirit Airlines has operated for nearly 50 years, and its ultra-low-cost fares pushed prices down on many routes. Kevin Carter/Getty Images The ultra-low-cost airline announced it is shutting down after nearly 50 years. A proposed bailout fell through. The US government offered $500 million in exchange for a 90% stake. Spirit said it would automatically process refunds for flights bought with a credit or debit card. After two bankruptcies and a failed federal bailout, Spirit Airlines is out...

Business Insider12h ago

Demand for the Mac Mini is surging — and Apple just raised the starting price from $599 to $799

The starting price for the Mac Mini went from $599 to $799. Future Publishing via Getty Images Apple's Mac Mini starting price rose this week as the company reported a surge in demand. The cheapest model is now $799, and the $599 model no longer appears on Apple's website. CEO Tim Cook says AI is driving the unexpected demand for the device. Apple's "most affordable Mac" just got more expensive. The starting price for the Mac Mini jumped $200 this week as the company reported an AI-fueled i...

Business Insider15h ago

Sam Altman says AI has led to the 'revenge of the idea guys'

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Alex Brandon/AP OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said thanks to AI, it's finally a great time to be that guy. More specifically, "the idea guy" who was once laughed out of Silicon Valley. Thanks to generative AI coding tools, technical expertise isn't the barrier it once was, making it easier to bring ideas to life. The idea guy's time has finally come. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who previously led the famed startup incubator Y Combinator, said that before AI, people used to joke abo...

Business Insider17h ago

The 7 best movies coming to Netflix in May

Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried in "Jennifer's Body." 20th Century Fox This month, you can stream 2000s classics like "Jennifer's Body" and "Hitch." There are also horror-thrillers like "Nope" and "Black Phone 2." The Netflix original comedy "Ladies First" starring Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike is also streaming. Here are the best movies coming to Netflix in May. "Den of Thieves" (May 1) Gerard Butler in "Den of Thieves." STXfilms In this 2018 crime movie, Gerard Butler plays the lea...

Business Insider17h ago

14 of the best legacy sequels — and 6 of the worst

Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci, Meryl Streep, and Emily Blunt at the world premiere of "The Devil Wears Prada 2." Mike Coppola/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios "The Devil Wears Prada 2" is earning positive reviews and is poised to be a box-office hit. Set 20 years after 2006's "The Devil Wears Prada," the movie could be considered a legacy sequel. A legacy sequel takes many years to be made and often stars beloved original characters. As you might've heard, nostalgia is a powerful thing....

Business Insider19h ago

Tim Cook says the Mac Mini is getting snapped up for AI work 'faster than we predicted' — and supply is backed up

It could take months for the supply of the Mac Mini and Mac Studio to catch up with demand. Cheng Xin/Getty Images The Mac Mini was in high demand during the March quarter. Apple has had trouble keeping versions of the Mac Mini in stock in recent weeks. CEO Tim Cook attributed Mac Mini demand to its ability to run agentic AI tools effectively. Apple is playing catch-up with surging demand for its Mac Mini, which has gotten an unexpected boost from AI. CEO Tim Cook said on Thursday's March e...

Business Insider19h ago

I moved to London for cheaper travel and better job opportunities. So far, the sacrifices have been worth it.

Moving from Melbourne to London has worked out well for me in a lot of ways. shomos uddin/Getty Images I moved from Melbourne, Australia, to London about a year and a half ago. Although I'm making and saving less money, and it doesn't go as far on housing, travel is cheaper. Since moving, I've gotten better at saving money, pivoted my career, and visited many new places. A year and a half ago, I had reached a crossroads in Melbourne. I was made redundant in my previous role, my lease wa...

Business Insider20h ago

AI writes code now. A longtime coder explains what that means for the rest of us.

You may end up coding at your job — even if you never think you're coding. NFB/Getty Images Paul Ford has been in software for decades. He says AI is fundamentally changing the industry. New tech can basically turn anyone into a software company. That doesn't mean we should all be coding, Ford says. One plausible future for the rest of us: We all get custom software, tailored just for our needs. Paul Ford has been writing about software and making software — his newest company is Aboard, a ...

Business Insider21h ago

I'm a doctor and was spending around $3,000 a month on alcohol. I've been sober for 8 years and am helping others do the same.

Dr. Chris Schenewerk at his medical practice. Courtesy of Dr. Chris Schenewerk Dr. Chris Schenewerk tried to hide his alcoholism from family, friends, colleagues, and patients. He was drinking up to four bottles of wine a night, plus a fifth and a half of vodka. The primary care doctor finally got sober in 2018 and established a nonprofit to help other addicts. This interview is based on a conversation with Dr. Chris Schenewerk, 57, a primary healthcare physician from St Louis, Illinois. It...

Business Insider21h ago

Every Met Gala theme through the years: A list of past Costume Institute exhibitions and their dress codes

Kim Kardashian at the 2024 Met Gala. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images The Met Gala red carpet is known for its extravagant fashion. The event's theme reflects the Costume Institute's annual exhibition. It also influences the dress code and what guests will wear. The Met Gala red carpet is unlike any other. While musicians, athletes, billionaires, and other notable stars mingle on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, viewers are treated to a spectacle of extravagant, show-stopping fashion...

Business Insider23h ago

I took my first adults-only cruise. Take a look around the luxury ship with a tattoo shop and a playground for grown-ups.

Business Insider's reporter cruised on board Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady, a luxury, adults-only ship. Joey Hadden/Business Insider I sailed on a luxury, adults-only Virgin Voyages cruise ship called the Valiant Lady in 2023. It can accommodate more than 2,700 guests and features unique amenities, including a tattoo shop. Here's a tour of the ship's 17 decks full of cabins, restaurants, and communal spaces.  For seven luxurious days in August 2023, Virgin Voyage's Valiant Lady cruise ship w...

Business Insider23h ago

I stayed in the car and let my kids shop alone. It gave them independence, but showed me I have more to teach them.

The author sent her kids into the grocery store alone. Courtesy of the author I let my kids shop alone for the first time and saw their excitement. The experience boosted their confidence and sense of independence. It also showed me gaps in their real-world skills, like handling money. As parents, there are some lessons we don't realize we need to teach our children. Not that they wouldn't learn it regardless, but having the patience to walk them through experiences we take for granted — wr...

Business Insider1d ago

Another city's transit system is jacking up prices for World Cup fans

A Brightline train in Miami. Bloomberg/Getty Images Brightline, Miami's local railway, is raising ticket prices more than sixfold during the World Cup. A round-trip rail ticket usually costs $24, but it will be up to $151 on gamedays. Miami is hosting seven games during the soccer tournament. Tickets for Miami's Brightline railway will be up to six times the usual price for FIFA World Cup fans. A round trip between downtown Miami and Aventura, the Brightline station closest to the Hard Rock...

Business Insider1d ago

I'm 35 and haven't had kids yet. I'm trying to delay menopause until I'm 60.

Courtesy of Kayla Barnes-Lentz Kayla Barnes-Lentz is trying to delay menopause to age 60 to extend health and fertility. She follows a strict routine and tests experimental treatments for ovarian health, including rapamycin. Proven methods for protecting reproductive health include taking antioxidants and leading a healthy lifestyle. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kayla Barnes-Lentz, the 35-year-old host of the "Longevity Optimization Podcast," based in Austin. It ha...

Business Insider43m ago

Your LinkedIn profile is your 'digital first impression.' Here's how to make it a good one.

Joi-Marie McKenzie This post originally appeared in the BI Today newsletter. You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here. 'Your LinkedIn is trash' Those were the blunt words I heard from Latoya Antonio, a Spencer Stuart advisor, as she gave a presentation on how to ensure executives are prepared to join boards and other forms of executive leadership. I was sitting in an ornately decorated conference room at ExcelerateHer Women's Leadership Summit, founded by PMM Agency CEO ...

Business Insider1h ago

I got a behind-the-scenes look at Walmart's new digital price tags that are sparking controversy

Walmart is switching from traditional paper price tags, as shown on the right, to electronic shelf labels, as shown on the left. Dominick Reuter/Business Insider Walmart is rolling out digital price tags in its US stores, and public reaction has been mixed. I visited two locations to see how the tech works for employees and customers. The change for shoppers is small right now, but the tech could lead to some interesting improvements. A big change is afoot at Walmart, and some shoppers are ...

Business Insider1h ago

Baby boomers own a third of America's homes. Here are the 15 metro areas they dominate.

A residential neighborhood and golf course in Florida. Michael Warren/Getty Images People aged 65 and older own 34.1% of US homes, according to Census data. As expected, areas with warmer temperatures have higher shares of older homeowners. Florida leads in the number of metros with a high share of homeowners aged 65 and older. Even as millennials and Gen Z buyers get a taste of homeownership, older generations still make up a large share of property owners. Data from the latest American Co...

Business Insider1h ago

I went to an 'AI psychosis' party in NYC filled with zany art, vibe-coded apps, and Diet Coke

Business Insider's Sydney Bradley went to an "AI Psychosis Summit" in New York City. Sydney Bradley/Business Insider I went to an "AI Psychosis Summit" in New York City that was an art party for AI-pilled techies. The event was thrown by a group of friends passionate about AI and attracted hundreds of people. Artists presented projects made in an AI-obsessed mania. Others showed off their vibe-coded apps. "One, two, three — AI PSYCHOSIS!" No, a bot didn't say that. The hosts of an "AI Psych...

Business Insider2h ago

I'm a former Amazon recruiter. Here's how to use the 4 Ps of marketing — plus a 5th P — to get hired.

Lindsay Mustain shared why she thinks the job market isn't logical. Arlene Chambers Photography Lindsay Mustain is a former Amazon recruiter who now runs a business helping people with career design. According to Mustain, the job market is psychological, not logical, and perception is everything. She explains how the four Ps — product, promotion, place, and price — along with perception, can help career growth. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Lindsay Mustain, a forme...

Business Insider3h ago

The future of aviation may be this Jetsons-like air taxi. I saw it fly over NYC for the first time.

BI senior aviation reporter Taylor Rains saw frontrunner Joby Aviation's eVTOL fly over Manhattan. Taylor Rains/Business Insider Joby Aviation's electric air taxi demo over Manhattan impressed spectators with its futuristic flight. Joby says its eVTOL will cut NYC airport travel time to under 10 minutes with zero emissions. I was there for the flight demonstration. Electric air taxis buzzing over Manhattan are moving from sci-fi fantasy to something much closer to reality. Along the Manhatt...

Business Insider10h ago

I was in the courthouse when Elon Musk testified in his case against OpenAI. Here is what it was like.

Elon Musk spent three days on the witness stand to testify in his high-stakes lawsuit against OpenAI. JOSH EDELSON / AFP via Getty Images The author was in the Oakland courthouse when Elon Musk testified in his case against OpenAI. Musk's testimony started with his life story and ended with a lengthy spar with OpenAI's attorney. The presiding judge runs a tight schedule and is not shy about putting billionaires in their place. The air in Downtown Oakland felt different the morning Elon Musk...

Business Insider13h ago

I applied for Canadian citizenship for my kids. I don't want them to have the student loans my husband and me still have.

Orbon Alija/Getty Images I got my kids Canadian citizenship to give them more options for their future. It opens doors for lower-cost college, global work, and easier travel. It also gives me peace of mind about healthcare and long-term security. My children have been to 28 countries on six continents. I like to think that makes them citizens of the world. However, crossing borders isn't that easy, even for my well-traveled family. We still need to apply for visas for many countries, and e...

Business Insider16h ago

Compute is destiny. Google just proved it.

Colorful pipes carrying water in and out of a Google data center in Oregon back in 2012. Connie Zhou/Google/ZUMAPRESS/Reuters A version of this story originally appeared in the BI Tech Memo newsletter. Sign up for the weekly BI Tech Memo newsletter here. Sam Altman likes to say that compute is destiny. This week, Google proved him right. After the latest round of Big Tech earnings, Google's stock jumped 10%, while Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon either fell or stalled. If this trend holds, Goog...

Business Insider17h ago

I spent almost $300 to rent a private floating sauna in Norway. It turned out to be the highlight of our family trip.

The author said her sons enjoyed jumping from the top deck of the floating sauna. Courtesy of Julie Vick. I wanted our family to have a unique experience on our family trip to Denmark, Norway, and Iceland. While in Norway, we traveled to Flam to rent a private sauna floating in a fjord. The experience was one-of-a-kind and my boys, then 11 and 13, had a great time. Last summer, my family of four traveled to Scandinavia, visiting Denmark and Norway, and nearby Iceland. One of the highlights...

Business Insider17h ago

Meryl Streep turned down 'The Devil Wears Prada' to try to double her salary. It taught her a lesson about negotiating.

Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly in "The Devil Wears Prada." 20th Century Fox Meryl Streep revealed that she originally turned down her iconic role in "The Devil Wears Prada." Streep said she knew the film would be a hit, but felt she could leverage her demand for more money. "I wanted to see if I doubled my ask — and they went right away and said, 'Sure,'" Streep said. Much like her iconic character Miranda Priestly, Meryl Streep knows her worth. During an interview on "Today" with her cos...

Business Insider19h ago

Why Big Tech's $700 billion AI splurge is misleading

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC Rising component prices are driving Big Tech's AI spending surge. Microsoft and Meta's capital expenditure hikes largely result from higher component prices. That suggests Big Tech companies haven't massively expanded their buildout plans lately. Big Tech's AI spending is surging, though not necessarily because companies are building significantly more capacity. This week, industry executives pointed to the same underlying issue: sharply ris...

Business Insider20h ago

I worked at Costco for almost a decade and still shop there for my big family. Here are 8 products I buy every week.

As a former Costco employee, there are a lot of must-buy products and delicious staples I get at the chain each week. Jesus Sanchez Garcia I worked for Costco for eight years, and I still regularly shop there for my six-person household. Typically, I buy fresh produce there, like Windset Farms Roma tomatoes and Good Life Organic squash. Kirkland Signature triple-chocolate muffins, chicken breasts, and free-range eggs are staples, too. I spent eight years working at Costco, and during that t...

Business Insider21h ago

Why digging 12 miles deep is almost impossible

The deepest hole humans have ever drilled into the Earth is just 12.3 kilometers, about 0.2% of the distance to the planet's core. That effort, the Soviet-era Kola Superdeep Borehole, took more than 20 years to complete. And despite decades of technological progress since, we haven't gone any deeper. So what's stopping us? Business Insider visited drilling sites and spoke with engineers and industry experts to understand what it would take to go deeper than ever before, and whether reaching t...

Business Insider21h ago

A 70-year-old man, who ran a half-triathlon, has 3 tips to make exercise fun

Sam Alvis never liked formal workouts, but started biking with friends and decided to complete a half-triathlon distance for fun. Courtesy of Natalie Bartels A 70-year-old man completed a half-triathlon thanks to habits that made fitness fun, not a chore. He said running, biking, and swimming in scenic locations helped him enjoy the process. Exercising with friends kept him motivated, even when the training felt challenging. Sam Alvis does not enjoy workouts. Still, he'll ride his bike for ...

Business Insider22h ago

We took a 53-hour Amtrak train from Chicago to California. It was a great way to see the country, but I'd never do it again.

My sister and I shared an Amtrak roomette on a 53-hour train ride. Paige Allen My sister and I took a 53-hour Amtrak train ride from Chicago to California. I enjoyed getting to see so much of the country via train, and thought the food was really good. However, I thought the ride was far too long and I didn't love sleeping in the roomette. When my sister and I began planning a trip from Maine to California, we knew we wanted to make it one we'd never forget. At first, we thought about road-...

Business Insider23h ago

ChatGPT 4o faithful want their weird little AI friend back. GPT-5.5 is giving them hope.

ChatGPT's model 4o is still missed by a devoted faithful. Its new model, 5.5, is bringing hope that some of its old spirit might be back. Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images When OpenAI shut down ChatGPT 4o in February, its biggest fans were heartbroken. They thought it had the best personality among ChatGPT's recent models, and still mourn it. With the release of ChatGPT 5.5, the newest model is showing some of that old spark. For some ChatGPT users, February 13 was dark. That was the d...

Business Insider23h ago

What SaaSpocalypse? Atlassian, Twilio, and Five9 stocks soar as their AI moves deliver earnings beats

Atlassian CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes. Bloomberg/Getty Images Atlassian, Twilio, and Five9 shares soar premarket as AI boosts their earnings. All three companies have previously been cited as victims of the so-called SaaSpocalypse. SaaS stocks have taken a hammering this year over fears AI will make some software obsolete. Reports of the death of SaaS may have been greatly exaggerated. Shares of software as a service companies Atlassian, Twilio, and Five9 soared in out-of-hours trading after re...

Business Insider1d ago

Twilio stock soared to its highest level in 4 years. Its CEO shares how AI helped the company turn things around.

Twilio CEO Khozema Shipchandler. Business Wire/AP Twilio's stock soared 19% after strong earnings, reflecting its successes in integrating AI. CEO Khozema Shipchandler leads Twilio's strategic shift, focusing on AI and key product returns. Activist investors pushed for cost cuts; Twilio's AI and data bets drive renewed growth. When Khozema Shipchandler took the helm as CEO of the cloud communications company Twilio in early 2024, activist investors were demanding cost cuts. Its stock had de...

Business Insider1d ago

I was one of Lovable's first 50 hires. Here's how I got the job after initially getting rejected.

Lovable "felt very accessible as somebody who's non-technical," Mindaugas Petrutis said. Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Mindaugas Petrutis was initially rejected for a Lovable job, but later became one of its first 50 employees. He decided he wanted to work at Lovable and said he tried to get noticed in various ways. Petrutis said applicants should think outside the box and shouldn't rely on submitting applications. This as-told-to essay is based on a...

Business Insider1h ago

Here are the billionaires competing at the Kentucky Derby — and their odds of winning

Renegade, owned by billionaires Robert and Lawana Low, and Mike Repole, has 4-1 odds of winning the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. Alex Slitz/Getty Images The 152nd Kentucky Derby starts on Saturday morning at Churchill Downs Racetrack. The first-place winner receives $3.1 million and the coveted Kentucky Derby trophy. Here are some of the billionaire owners who could cash in. Horseracing is an expensive sport. So it's no surprise that among the crowd cheering on 20 thoroughbred horses during ...

Business Insider1h ago

BCG official says companies 'need to start the pump' on spending AI tokens

Sylvain Duranton Courtesy of Boston Consulting Group Companies need to start measuring their AI token usage, BCG's Sylvain Duranton told Business Insider. Duranton said that companies should also understand the risks of holding back too much. "I think you need to start the pump," he said. There's pressure on employees to up their AI token consumption. Sylvain Duranton, global leader of BCG X, Boston Consulting Group's tech build and design division, said companies need to ensure they are pr...

Business Insider1h ago

I thought tiny homes were a last resort. Then I visited a tiny house village.

Eindhoven is the largest of Minitopia's sites. It has space for 100 homes. Samira Kafala for BI Before I first set foot inside a tiny home, I assumed people only lived in them out of necessity. I had imagined they were a last resort for people priced out of traditional housing. I began to question my assumption, however, during the three days in February I spent visiting Dutch tiny-home villages. The villages are three of five sites across the southern Netherlands run by the Minitopia Founda...

Business Insider2h ago

Top economist Gary Shilling says a recession and a deep stock-market plunge are likely by year-end

Bloomberg/Getty Images Gary Shilling is predicting a recession and a steeep stock plunge by year's end. The top economist said a downturn was almost inevitable, as consumer spending is likely to decline. He sees the S&P 500 dropping as much as 30% as stocks get punished for inflated valuations. Gary Shilling thinks there's almost nothing that can stop a US recession this year. The legendary economist and Merrill Lynch alum laid out a grim outlook for markets and the economy in an interview...

Business Insider2h ago

Two grim realities are keeping the K-shaped economy alive

Inflation is disproportionately slamming lower-income workers, while the top of the income distribution has benefited from roaring stock prices. Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images New research provides insights into what's been powering the US's K-shaped economy. Lower earners are affected more by inflation and gas prices. Many of them also don't get to benefit from the stock market, unlike higher earners. The prongs of the K-shaped economy are being propped up by two dreary economic ...

Business Insider3h ago

US Marines are readying for a flood of new drones and the headaches that come with them

A Neros Archer drone at the Modern Day Marine symposium in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday. Lance Cpl. Kiara Rawls/US Marine Corps Marines face a new strain as tens of thousands of drones are set to enter the force. Lithium batteries require special measures, and can catch fire if stored improperly. Marines say they need more drones that can speak a universal language. The Marine Corps is preparing to field tens of thousands more drones for troops to watch and attack enemy positions, and leader...

Business Insider11h ago

Meta bought some help in its quest for humanoid robots

Meta is making another push to expand its humanoid efforts with the acquisition of a small robotics intelligence startup. Benjamin Fanjoy/Bloomberg via Getty Images Meta acquired Assured Robot Intelligence (ARI) on Friday, a startup developing AI for humanoids. The move is another step for Meta toward building out its robotics efforts. Several startups are working on the brains for humanoids and other robots. Meta has deepened its stake in the robotics intelligence race. The social networki...

Business Insider14h ago

The US Army's Dark Eagle hypersonic missile could soon be deployed. Here's what it does.

An Air Force F-16 flies over a Dark Eagle Long Range Hypersonic Weapon vehicle launcher during a training exercise at Nevada's Nellis Air Force Base in 2024. 1st Lt. David Kim/US Army The US Army's hypersonic Dark Eagle missile can travel nearly 1,725 miles faster than the speed of sound. Dark Eagle's long-range capabilities could make it useful against targets deep inside Iran. The advanced missile was plagued by years of delays and setbacks during its testing. The US Army's new hypersonic...

Business Insider17h ago

8 politicians who have attended the Met Gala — and what they wore

Hillary Clinton and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are among the politicians who have attended the Met Gala. Chris Polk/WWD/Penske Media via Getty Images ; Kevin Mazur/MG21/Getty Images For The Met Museum/Vogue Some politicians have earned invitations to the exclusive Met Gala fundraiser through the years. New York City mayors Michael Bloomberg and Eric Adams attended the Met Gala during their terms. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wore a dress with "tax the rich" written on it in 2021. The Me...

Business Insider17h ago

Every look Anna Wintour has worn to the Met Gala

Anna Wintour attended her first Met Gala in 1987. Steve Eichner/Penske Media via Getty Images/ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images Anna Wintour, the former Vogue editor in chief, has been a staple of the Met Gala since the 1980s. Wintour has been chair of the gala since 1995, deciding who gets invited to fashion's biggest night. Wintour's Met Gala fashion has changed since she first attended. It's hard to picture the Met Gala without Anna Wintour. Vogue's former editor in chief has been synony...

Business Insider18h ago

Trump says he's raising tariffs on European cars to 25%

President Donald Trump wrote that he will increase the tariff on imported European cars to 25%. Ina FASSBENDER / AFP via Getty Images In a Truth Social post, the president said tariffs on EU-built cars will rise to 25% next week. Negotiators had pushed the tariff rate down to 15% — but Trump said members were "not complying." Trump also boasted about recent investments in US automaking plants. President Donald Trump said he plans to raise tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the Europea...

Business Insider19h ago

I help influencers like Khaby Lame tour China. I want them to build enduring fandoms — and sometimes feel like a nanny.

Julie Zhu helps influencers like Khaby Lame travel through China. Courtesy of Julie Zhu/VCG/Getty Images. Julie Zhu sets up China tours for global influencers, allowing them to reach a massive new audience. During visits, Zhu and her team connect influencers with Chinese social apps and local brands. Zhu has helped coordinate trips for TikToker Khaby Lame and German fitness influencer Pamela Reif. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Julie Zhu, a China market strategist for...

Business Insider20h ago

British forces are getting new high-speed interceptor missiles to defend against Iranian Shahed drones

British forces will soon be armed with the Skyhammer interceptor system to defend against drones. UK Ministry of Defence British forces are receiving new interceptor missiles to defend against Iranian Shahed drones. The missiles, produced by a UK-based startup, can travel at 435 mph. A recent test of the Skyhammer system comes as Western militaries seek cheap air defenses. British forces will soon be armed with new high-speed interceptor missiles that are designed to defend against Iranian ...

Business Insider21h ago

The highlight of my trip to the Great Smoky Mountains was finding an epic ride to my Airbnb while stranded in the rain

Business Insider's reporter didn't expect to find a tramway above the Great Smoky Mountains. Joey Hadden/Business Insider I took an aerial tram up into the Great Smoky Mountains in spring 2023. The ride was not part of my initial travel plan. In fact, I'd never heard of it before this trip. I spotted the tram while stuck in the rain with no taxi. It was the highlight of my trip. During a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains in spring 2023, I had an experience I never expected — taking an aeria...

Business Insider21h ago

I've lost 30 pounds and rely on these 11 products from Aldi to help me keep the weight off

Dill-pickle chips and kidney beans are two of my favorite Aldi products. Carly Caramanna In a year, I've lost 30 pounds and relied on some Aldi products to keep the weight off. I love snacking on things like cheese, blueberries, sliced turkey, and dill-pickle chips. Fresh ground turkey and rotisserie-style pulled chicken are my go-to sources of protein. After adopting a largely low-carb lifestyle, I've lost 30 pounds. Early in the process, Aldi quickly became my go-to grocery store for stoc...

Business Insider23h ago

I tried Red Lobster's Endless Shrimp, which once contributed to the chain's bankruptcy. It's still an unbeatable deal.

I tried Red Lobster's revamped Endless Shrimp deal, which contributed to its bankruptcy. Two years later, it's still an unbeatable value. Erin McDowell/Business Insider I went back to Red Lobster to try the chain's Endless Shrimp promotion. The deal is back on the menu after being removed in 2024 amid the chain's bankruptcy filing. The promotion is still an unbeatable value, and I can see why fans begged for it to come back. Endless Shrimp is officially back at Red Lobster, and I was clawin...

Business Insider23h ago

Elon Musk's security bill keeps on rising

Tesla CEO Elon Musk travels with a security entourage. Josh Edelson/Getty Images Tesla's security spending for Elon Musk rose to $4.8 million in 2025, up from $2.8 million in 2024. The costs for Musk's protection rose amid growing threats to high-profile executives. Musk wrote in a post on X in September that he "definitely" needs to "enhance security." Tesla's bill for Elon Musk's security has gotten a whole lot more expensive. The EV giant spent about $4.8 million on Musk's security in 20...

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Everyone keeps talking about AI taking jobs. We put it to the test.

Amanda Hoover; Alyssa Powell/BI This post originally appeared in the Business Insider Today newsletter. You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here. BI's Amanda Hoover created an AI bot trained on her body of work to see if it could do her job. The experiment was an eye-opener, but it didn't leave her worried about losing her job to AI. To be clear, this isn't one of those run-of-the-mill "ChatGPT wrote this story" bits that were everywhere in 2023. When Amanda says she ha...

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In 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' it's no longer chic to have a terrifying boss

Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly in "The Devil Wears Prada 2." Macall Polay/20th Century Studios "The Devil Wears Prada 2" explores changes in workplace culture since the original 2006 film. Meryl Streep's Miranda Priestly is vicious and undeniably glamorous, but those qualities now make her seem out of touch. Warning: Spoilers ahead for "The Devil Wears Prada 2." For the last two decades, the name Miranda Priestly has brought to mind a set of iconic images: a frosty white bob, a withering ...

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Kids need these 3 things to thrive in the AI era, futurist Peter Diamandis says

Peter Diamandis is a futurist, author, and podcast host. Bloomberg/Getty Images Peter Diamandis shared the three things he believes children need to succeed in the AI age. The futurist said kids need to find their purpose, be curious, and cultivate the right mindset. Diamandis fell in love with space at an early age, inspired by the Moon landing and "Star Trek." Children need three things to thrive in the AI era, says famed futurist Peter Diamandis. The serial entrepreneur and author of the...