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I traveled in coach on an Amtrak train from Vancouver to Seattle for $50. It was cheaper and less stressful than flying.

I booked a $50 coach seat on an Amtrak Cascades train from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Seattle, and I preferred it over economy air travel....

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540 foreign tourists from more than 30 countries are missing in Nepal's flash floods

Among the missing in Nepal are 65 Americans and 25 Canadians, as well as travelers from the UK, Australia, Malaysia, and Ukraine....

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18 states that have never won Miss USA

Miss USA held its first pageant in 1952, but not every state has taken home the crown. Eighteen states, including Arizona and Florida, have never won....

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I quit my finance job and moved to a new country to work in a totally different field. My excitement outweighed any fear.

I quit my investment-banking job in the US and moved to Africa to work in a different field: wildlife conservation. It has more pros than cons....

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The US Air Force is working on its drone defenses, starting with AI and ending with shotguns

Airmen learned how to use artificial intelligence systems to scan the skies for drones and engage threats....

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How NFL superstars actually work, according to a Super Bowl-winning player

Ndamukong Suh spoke to Business Insider about the physical and emotional toll of life in professional football....

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The best college town or city for students in every US state

Every US state offers students a variety of possible student experiences. Here are the best college towns and cities in every state across the US....

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How illegal wildlife poaching actually works, according to an undercover investigator

Allison Skidmore explains how she infiltrated poaching networks to investigate wildlife trafficking, corruption, and money laundering....

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Mountie bears and battle-ready beavers star in a viral AI-made Canadian trade-war anthem

A YouTube creator used consumer AI tools to turn Canada's tariff fight with the US into a furry, maple syrup-soaked online anthem....

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US Air Force special operations forces are eyeing powered gliders to resupply troops far from friendly supply lines

Powered gliders could give US special operators a low-signature way to get food, medical gear, and other supplies to isolated teams....

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Ukraine is helping NATO trainers recreate its battlefield, calling out what they get wrong to make it more realistic

Norway-led training for Ukrainian troops in Poland is trying to recreate the trenches and battlefields and use the same weapons Ukrainians use....

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The best outfits and status symbols celebrities are wearing at the US Open

Serena Williams, Kaia Gerber, and Anna Wintour are all attending the 2026 US Open — proving this tennis tournament also has a fashionable side....

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The fine line between getting noticed and getting embarrassed on LinkedIn

You know you should post on LinkedIn more. But you don't want to embarrass yourself. We're here to help....

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I was nervous to take on a dream role 2 states away for 3 weeks. My husband and son fully supported my decision.

I was nervous to take a temporary dream role two states away for three weeks. My husband and 12-year-old son fully supported my decision....

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He left OpenAI to become a filmmaker. He said AI coding was 'lonelier' and 'mentally draining.'

Kasra Kyanzadeh worked at OpenAI for two months in what he called an "experiment." His conclusion: AI coding might have "gone too far."...

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I'm the CEO of Oura. I wake up at 5 a.m. when things are going well, and 3:30 a.m. when they're not. Here's what a day in my life looks like.

The CEO of Oura Health, Tom Hale, shares his wellness-focused routine, integrating health data and time management for productivity and balance....

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Sam Altman knows people hate data centers

"Clearly, people hate data centers—right now, at least," OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said....

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Lend me your ears: Cheap concert tickets still exist

Cheap tickets to concerts and sports still exist. You just have to be patient, find the right event, and lower your expectations a bit....

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What smart people are saying about Meta's settlement

Some analysts applauded Meta for executing a shrewd business move that may force its competitors to impose similar restrictions....

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Tennis star Taylor Fritz says playing video games helps keep his brain 'working well' on the court

"It's like playing chess with pieces that are almost moving without your control," Taylor Fritz said....

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Canada could use 2 key exports as leverage against Trump. One premier says that's a bad idea.

Canadian leaders are looking for leverage over the US, from F-35 purchases and coal shipments to cutting off electricity exports....

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The cow comes home: China’s Internet celebrates Z.ai claiming ownership of Ox Alpha

Chinese fans rejoiced at Z.ai claiming ownership of Ox Aloha, lauding the startup's new model and its use of domestic AI chips....

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Nvidia has been in talks to acquire Hugging Face for more than $13 billion

Nvidia has held talks to acquire Hugging Face for more than $13 billion as the chip giant expands its AI dealmaking....

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Tempe turns off its Flock license plate reader system, citing privacy concerns and risk for 'misuse'

The Arizona city ended its relationship with Flock, saying that the "risk of misuse is too great" and that the cameras will be taken down....

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Meta's historic $18 billion settlement may mean little for the plight of teens

The historic settlement may change the future of social media. It may mean little for the teens at the heart of the lawsuit....

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The US Army is betting on nuclear microreactors to keep its bases powered even if the grid goes dark

Five companies will build nuclear microreactors at five bases, with plans to expand the program to additional installations in the future....

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New York wants to win back Canadian tourists with over 100 travel deals amid Trump's trade war: 'Our message is one of love'

Over 100 New York hotels and attractions are offering discounts to Canadian tourists as Trump's proposed tariffs have stoked tensions....

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Dolly Parton loved to cook. Here are her best tricks for fluffier eggs, better cornbread, and more.

Dolly Parton shared many cooking tips with Business Insider over the years. Here are some of our favorites, including her easy trick for fluffy eggs....

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I went to Dollywood for the first time last summer, and I'm still thinking about it. I can't wait to go back.

Dollywood taught me all about Dolly Parton's iconic life and career. Since her passing, I'm longing to return to the Tennessee amusement park....

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Dolly Parton’s letter to Eminem shows how to make a connection that lasts

Dolly Parton's letter to Eminem shows how a thoughtful message with no ask can create a lasting connection....

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Hyundai CEO says your local car dealership could sell you a humanoid robot

Hyundai's robotics company, Boston Dynamics, could sell humanoid and dog-like bots at car dealerships, the CEO said....

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Stanley Druckenmiller's AI writing has split Wall Street down the middle

Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller has divided the finance world by revealing he used AI to help write his viral op-ed this week....

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I got the chance to speak to Dolly Parton, and she was full of great life lessons. These are my favorites.

Dolly Parton died on Tuesday at the age of 80. I had the chance to interview the country music icon, and she shared many great life lessons....

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Meta agrees to settle teen addiction lawsuit for up to $18 billion, sets time limits for teens

States brought the suit against the social media giant in 2023. Meta agreed to make changes to its platforms as part of the agreement....

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Sam Altman's longevity startup is upping the dose in an Alzheimer's drug trial after a lackluster first round

The Sam Altman-backed longevity biotech company is upping the dose of its experimental Alzheimer's drug in clinical trials....

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Amazon is shutting down a go-to option for gig workers. It's the latest casualty of AI growth.

Amazon is shutting down its Mechanical Turk platform by September 30, impacting gig workers as AI increasingly handles simple tasks....

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The best thing to do if you left a Wall Street internship without a return offer

Wall Street interns hope to end the summer with a job. Those who don't still have options....

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Dolly Parton and her husband Carl Dean were married nearly 59 years but rarely seen together. Here's a timeline of their relationship.

Dolly Parton's husband of nearly six decades, Carl Dean, supported Parton's country music career from behind the scenes....

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This startup sold Wall Street on AI. Its existential challenge is doing it again.

Hebbia has relaunched its core product, Matrix, to help bankers and investors dig through piles of documents and create client-ready decks and memos....

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I lived with my best friend's family in high school after my parents moved out of state

My parents moved to another state, but let me stay behind to live with my best friend and her family so I could finish high school where I wanted to....

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Every woman who has won the Miss USA pageant since it began in 1952

A new Miss USA will be crowned in Miami, Florida, on August 27. Here's a look back at every Miss USA titleholder since the pageant began in 1952....

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United Airlines is going for global dominance. These are the 10 new international routes it just announced.

United Airlines announced 10 new international routes, eight of which aren't served by other US airlines, and five operated by the Airbus A321XLR....

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Every new Disney trip shows me a different version of my sons. I still enjoy it, but grieve how quickly childhood went.

Our family trips to Disney parks have changed. My sons are now teenagers, and they enjoy it for different reasons. It highlights the passing of time....

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Sam Altman's love of watches is getting memed 'Lord of the Rings' style

Sam Altman found out this week that one does not simply commission seven ultra-rare OpenAI watches without attracting a few "Lord of the Rings" jokes....

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