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Bill Gates testifies that Epstein meetings were a 'grave error' that put his work 'at risk'

In a prepared statement to the House Oversight Committee, Bill Gates expressed regret for his association with Jeffrey Epstein....

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My daughter just graduated from high school, and it nearly broke me. I had to turn my grief into pride.

My daughter was graduating, and the grief was almost too much to bear. But when I saw her on the stage, I was proud of her and myself....

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Our family of 4 tried Outback Steakhouse's $55 family-style meal deal. It felt like a steal for a steak dinner at home.

The Outback Steakhouse family-style Bloomin' Bundle takeout meal deal with steak, bread, and sides fed four of us and was a great value for dinner....

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I'm a New Englander who visited San Antonio for the first time. Here are 9 things that surprised me about the Texas city.

As a New Englander, I was surprised to find all that the Texas city of San Antonio had to offer, including bustling art, wine, and dining scenes....

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Inside the Army's $30 million effort to revamp its funeral horse program after a series of horse deaths

Inside the Army's revamped elite horse-soldier training program, where troops train for funeral missions at Arlington National Cemetery....

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What Army horse soldiers go through in Arlington funeral training

Before they ride in funeral missions at Arlington National Cemetery, mounted Army soldiers train for 18 months and take a validation test....

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I've been to all 63 major US national parks. There are 5 I always tell people to visit in the summer.

As someone who's been to all 63, I think Grand Teton, Kenai Fjords, and Isle Royale are some of the best US national parks to visit in the summer....

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Why Accenture buying Whalar is a 'coming-of-age moment' for creator marketing

Accenture Song's acquisition of the creator and social agency Whalar is more evidence that big budgets are shifting to influencer marketing....

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I love my mortgage rate. I hate my house.

We're glad we locked in a great 30-year fixed mortgage rate, but we hate the house we bought and feel we can't leave without ruining our finances....

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I gave up my career at a Fortune 500 company to care for my mom full-time. Now, I struggle to pay my bills.

Kathy Mullen, 64, left her job at a Fortune 500 company to care for her mother with Alzheimer's, negatively impacting her health and finances....

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I realized I wasn't eating enough for my strength-training program. After adjusting my diet, my hair stopped falling out, and I gained more muscle mas...

I was strength training, but not getting stronger. I was also losing hair and fatigued. I realized I needed to eat more, and adjusting my diet helped....

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Bari Weiss was supposed to 'restore trust' in CBS News. It's eroding, says CNN's Brian Stelter.

Bari Weiss may be right to want to remake CBS News, says CNN's media analyst. But she could be "doing the right things, maybe in the wrong ways."...

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A Databricks exec has 3 tips for new grads — and showing up to work IRL is one of them

Andy Kofoid, president of global field operations at Databricks, advises against blindly following the common advice to follow your passion....

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'Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton says the war in Ukraine changed his view of military AI

Geoffrey Hinton, the computer scientist often called the "godfather of AI," has for years warned against military applications of AI....

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Google DeepMind economist sees no AI jobs bloodbath yet, but warns of a layoff cascade

AI's role in job cuts is minimal, says Google DeepMind's Alex Imas, but warns of layoffs due to pressure to adapt to AI advancements....

3 days ago

Lance Bass says there's one hour every day he looks forward to most as a parent

In an interview with Business Insider, Lance Bass said sticking to a routine helps keep family life running smoothly despite his busy schedule....

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I've been traveling across China for 10 years. These are the 3 cities with the best food — and one that disappointed me.

The food in one of China's ancient capitals left Sophie Steiner underwhelmed....

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Anthropic purposely made its new Mythos-based models bad at AI research, and developers are fuming

Anthropic faces backlash as Mythos-based models intentionally limit help for AI research, raising transparency and ethical concerns....

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The FDA just glowed up your sunscreen — by approving a popular ingredient in European and Asian formulas

For decades, US sunscreens lagged behind formulas in Europe and Asia. Now, a new FDA-approved ingredient is helping America catch up....

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What smart people are saying about OpenAI's IPO filing

Financial analysts, CEOs, and researchers dissect how OpenAI is positioned as it enters a new phase of the AI race: preparing to go public....

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The typical US home could cost $1 million by 2050, according to an economist

If home prices continue rising at an annual pace of 3% to 4%, $1 million could become the new threshold for homeownership, NAR's chief economist said....

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She received a $12,000 basic income. Three years later, she's a mom of six and moving to a bigger apartment.

Taniquewa Brewster, 41, received a $1000 monthly basic income in Austin. Years later, she's more financially confident and a new mom....

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I got pregnant when I was 53, and my husband was 57. People assume we are our son's grandparents.

Monica Kranner says becoming a mother in her 50s after years of infertility has brought both joy and painful public judgment....

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There is no AI boom without these workers. Meta just proved it.

The tech giant's latest hiring push highlights the growing demand for workers who can build AI's backbone....

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I'm a lawyer who couldn't pay $100k for H-1B workers. Opportunities could open up again now the fee has been scrapped.

An US-based lawyer who works in immigration said the ruling against the $100,000 H-1B visa fee could see small and medium businesses submitting petitions again....

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Palantir cofounder says CEOs are pretending layoffs are about 'AI productivity' when they're not

Investor Joe Lonsdale said CEOs who over-hired or "lowered the bar too much" are now masking their layoffs with "AI productivity."...

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The US Army wants to order 11,000 next-generation missiles to replace its aging Stingers

The Army wants 11,000 next-generation missiles and 2,200 launchers to replace its aging Stingers, amid growing air-defense and stockpile concerns....

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Salesforce lays off employees in a new round of cuts

The SaaS giant has been hit by concern that AI could replace some traditional software services....

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My mom friends and I took an afternoon off to spend time together. We spent less than $100 and all the snacks were ours.

I spent less than $100 and a few PTO hours on a weekday afternoon outing with friends. The payoff was worth it....

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My teen's high school starts too early, so I sometimes let her sleep in and arrive late. I worry I'm not doing the right thing.

My daughter doesn't get enough sleep because her schedule is jam-packed. I worry that school starts too early for her, so I let her sleep in....

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A billionaire heir built one of America's largest homes. His bitter divorce means his $135 million mansion is for sale.

Tony Pritzker, an heir to the Hyatt fortune, and Jeanne Pritzker built a huge, one-of-a-kind house in LA's hills. It's for sale for $135 million following their split....

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I flew 12 hours in Singapore Airlines' first class. Here's what the experience is really like — and whether it's worth it.

My long-haul flight from LA to Tokyo in Singapore Airlines' first-class cabin had more pros than cons in terms of seats, food, and overall value....

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5 interesting things we just learned about the people who use Lovable

A year and half year after launching, Lovable has hit $500 million in annual recurring revenue....

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Apple's Siri AI announcement wasn't that flashy. It didn't need to be.

Siri got its long-awaited AI upgrade at Apple's big annual developer conference. Is it too little too late?...

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A US Navy surface drone found and rescued 2 American soldiers after their Apache helicopter crashed in the Middle East

Elite US airborne troops from the 82nd Airborne Division were among the American forces involved in leading the rescue operation....

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My family has always had dinner together. Sometimes, it's all the time we have.

I've always insisted on family dinners. As my kids get older and our schedules get more packed, it's sometimes the only time we have together....

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I asked 4 executives how they measure AI ROI. None started with AI tokens.

As companies rethink AI token spending, four executives told Business Insider what metrics they use to measure return on investment....

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No set. No actors. No cameras: An AI-made Tribeca film shows how Hollywood jobs could change

"Dreams of Violets" raises a thorny question: If one person can make a festival-caliber film with AI, what happens to everyone else who make movies?...

3 days ago

The heartbreaking naivete of Scott Pelley

The "60 Minutes" correspondent's tell-all interview is a stark lesson about corporate loyalty....

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Sam Altman said automating everything will be 'unfulfilling' and 'dangerous'

Sam Altman and Jakub Pachocki said AI is making the roles of applying human judgment more important....

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What smart people in tech are saying about Apple's slew of AI announcements

Tech industry leaders are weighing in on Apple's AI updates across its ecosystem, including on Siri, call assistance, and photo editing tools....

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We moved from Kansas City to Thailand with 3 kids. We spend less time rushing and more time together.

Clea Barry says she and her husband talked to their kids about the move by showing them YouTube videos about fun things they could try in Thailand....

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Starbucks' latest drink launch is a bet on the future of fast food beverages

Starbucks is launching blended Refreshers to boost afternoon visits with customizable, cold drinks amid growing competition in the beverage industry....

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Read Sam Altman's plan for OpenAI as it enters its 'third phase'

OpenAI's Sam Altman outlines AI's third phase, focusing on abundance, safety, and global collaboration as the company plans an IPO....

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Good news, owners of old iPhones

Apple announced at WWDC that giving iPhones as old as the iPhone 11 a CPU scheduler "will make older iPhones feel even more responsive."...

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OpenAI confidentially files for IPO, but says it 'may be a while' before it goes public

OpenAI has filed its confidential S-1, the first official step on its path to a blockbuster IPO. The ChatGPT-maker announced the filing on Monday....

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I'm superyacht Captain Sandy Yawn. My life at sea involves croissants, daily meditations, and filming 'Below Deck Mediterranean.'

"Below Deck Mediterranean" Captain Sandy Yawn talks about her routine filming season 11, and how she leads her crew....

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I went on my first adults-only cruise. From a playground to a tattoo shop, these 8 things surprised me most.

I took my first adults-only cruise with the luxury cruise line Virgin Voyages. I was surprised to find a playground and a tattoo parlor on the ship....

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