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I was homeless as a teen. The survival skills I learned now help me coach Aryna Sabalenka.

I was homeless as a teen. The survival skills I learned now help me coach Aryna Sabalenka.

Jason Stacy was largely homeless from 12 to 15. Now he coaches Aryna Sabalenka for the US Open and uses lessons from his...

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Fanta is building its own Halloween universe after teaming up with Chucky and M3gan

Fanta is building its own Halloween universe after teaming up with Chucky and M3gan

Fanta is introducing its own Haunted Universe, another example of how brands are becoming media companies and entertaine...

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KPMG Australia's troubles deepen as it cuts 5% of its workforce

KPMG Australia's troubles deepen as it cuts 5% of its workforce

The Big Four firm plans to cut hundreds of employees as its annual consulting revenue falls 16.9% and a whistleblower-le...

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The best reinvention consultants can make in the AI era is to their pricing model

The best reinvention consultants can make in the AI era is to their pricing model

AI is forcing consultants to rethink their value—and how they charge clients. Outcome-based pricing could be the next bi...

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How much should you be using AI in your job search? Recruiters and career coaches weigh in.

How much should you be using AI in your job search? Recruiters and career coaches weigh in.

HR pros say job seekers don't need to hide their AI usage, as long as they can back up the claims they make....

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The CEO of the unicorn AI accounting startup, Rillet, says AI is changing who consulting firms hire

The CEO of the unicorn AI accounting startup, Rillet, says AI is changing who consulting firms hire

Rillet, the AI-powered accounting unicorn, is riding the AI boom and the accountant shortage. CEO Nicolas Kopp says it c...

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The Chinese internet is looking to the country's weirdest viral movie for hints at Ox Alpha's origins

The Chinese internet is looking to the country's weirdest viral movie for hints at Ox Alpha's origins

Some people on the Chinese internet think the model's name is a dead giveaway about its origins....

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My annual performance review made me realize we need to kill performance reviews

My annual performance review made me realize we need to kill performance reviews

You hate annual reviews. Your boss hates annual reviews. HR experts hate annual reviews. It's time to finally kill off a...

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Taiwan's troops are training to fight China in ordinary neighborhoods as people go about their days

Taiwan's troops are training to fight China in ordinary neighborhoods as people go about their days

For 10 days and 9 nights, Taiwanese troops skirmished and drilled in city streets and alleys, right next to diners and j...

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‘The Odyssey’ actor John Leguizamo says his wife helps keep his ego in check

‘The Odyssey’ actor John Leguizamo says his wife helps keep his ego in check

"She'll call me out, set me straight, put me in my place," John Leguizamo said....

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I left Canada for Bangkok and now work while the city sleeps. My quality of life has never been better.

I left Canada for Bangkok and now work while the city sleeps. My quality of life has never been better.

Francis Cloutier lives in a two-bedroom condo in Bangkok with his wife, and rent is about $900....

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Sam Altman says he's worried about AI being controlled by a few powerful players

Sam Altman says he's worried about AI being controlled by a few powerful players

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that fears about AI going off the rails could lead people to trade liberty for safety....

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Nike is offering $4,000 in rent money to winners of a NYC race. In Manhattan, that might not be enough.

Nike is offering $4,000 in rent money to winners of a NYC race. In Manhattan, that might not be enough.

Four grand wouldn't cover a month's rent for most resident of Manhattan these days. In Brooklyn and Queens? Just barely....

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Hugging Face has been fielding M&A interest for a deal worth at least $13 billion

Hugging Face has been fielding M&A interest for a deal worth at least $13 billion

Hugging Face, an AI developer platform, has been exploring a potential $13 billion sale, highlighting its key role in th...

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says data centers deserve the backlash they're getting: 'They basically dug their own grave'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says data centers deserve the backlash they're getting: 'They basically dug their own grave'

Gov. Greg Abbott initially supported expanding AI data center infrastructure in Texas, but backlash from local residents...

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I'm 70 and raising my 7-year-old grandson. I have faith everything will work out, but I may never retire.

I'm 70 and raising my 7-year-old grandson. I have faith everything will work out, but I may never retire.

Ruth Olinger, 70, adopted her grandson and is raising him as her son. She pays $10,400 a year for day care and says she ...

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I chose community college to save money. Now Yale is giving me a full ride.

I chose community college to save money. Now Yale is giving me a full ride.

After immigrating from Brazil, Thalles de Souza attended community college to save money. He beat long odds to transfer ...

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My 90-year-old dad didn't want caregivers in his home. He ended up gaining friends.

My 90-year-old dad didn't want caregivers in his home. He ended up gaining friends.

My aging parents wanted to remain independent and resisted home care. Their new aides quickly became a welcome part of t...

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How the busiest Indian and Pakistani restaurant in the US serves 4,000 a day

How the busiest Indian and Pakistani restaurant in the US serves 4,000 a day

We visited Aga's Restaurant, one of the busiest in the US, to see how it serves 4,000 customers every day with a menu of...

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I booked a $200 flight to Panama on a whim, then decided to move there. I found the community I was missing in the US.

I booked a $200 flight to Panama on a whim, then decided to move there. I found the community I was missing in the US.

Chrysten Crockett went on a trip to Panama and decided to move there. She cites the strong community culture as a key fa...

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I created a viral AI watermark remover. I wasn't ready for all the attention.

I created a viral AI watermark remover. I wasn't ready for all the attention.

A tech entrepreneur developed an open-source project to remove AI watermarks, challenging Anthropic's watermark plan....

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When my brother had kids, I didn't even want to meet them. It made me realize why I don't want children of my own.

When my brother had kids, I didn't even want to meet them. It made me realize why I don't want children of my own.

I never wanted kids; instead, I preferred to live my life by myself. But now that I'm an uncle to twins, I realize why f...

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Gen Z, stop Venmoing your friends over half-eaten avocados and follow these 2 rules instead

Gen Z, stop Venmoing your friends over half-eaten avocados and follow these 2 rules instead

In this Sunday edition of Business Insider Today, we're talking about Gen Z's bill-splitting etiquette....

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Steve Hanke has 'no problem' with his students using AI to cheat — as he's an 'old fox' who easily sniffs them out

Steve Hanke has 'no problem' with his students using AI to cheat — as he's an 'old fox' who easily sniffs them out

Steve Hanke, who's been teaching at Johns Hopkins for nearly 60 years, said it's "blatant when a student submission...

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I'm an executive coach. I tell clients not to spend Sunday night preparing for work.

I'm an executive coach. I tell clients not to spend Sunday night preparing for work.

An executive coach tells clients not to work on Sundays. Instead, he protects Monday mornings to ease into the week....

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I spent 3 years looking for a car my grandfather would approve of after he left me money

I spent 3 years looking for a car my grandfather would approve of after he left me money

I found the perfect used car after years of searching. I drove for four hours to buy it, and saved $4,000....

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Inside New Yorkers' hopes and fears over Mamdani's city-run grocery stores

Inside New Yorkers' hopes and fears over Mamdani's city-run grocery stores

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to open five government-run stores. New Yorkers are skeptical about the plan — but they d...

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The modern parenting throuple: Mom, Dad, and Papa Clanker

The modern parenting throuple: Mom, Dad, and Papa Clanker

Parents are at a breaking point — AI companies see an opportunity....

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A mysterious free AI model is impressing developers. And nobody knows who made it.

A mysterious free AI model is impressing developers. And nobody knows who made it.

Ox Alpha, a mysterious AI model, debuted on OpenRouter on Thursday. Its origins are unknown, though some suspect a Chine...

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At China's robot Olympics, the finish line comes with a padded wall and a stretcher

At China's robot Olympics, the finish line comes with a padded wall and a stretcher

China's second World Humanoid Robot Games kicked off Saturday in Beijing. The spectacle comes as China pours money into ...

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America's largest association of cattle ranchers says Trump's plan to lower beef prices is 'undermining' farmers

America's largest association of cattle ranchers says Trump's plan to lower beef prices is 'undermining' farmers

On Friday, Trump said the US would allow up to 300,000 metric tons of beef to be imported with no out-of-quota tariff ov...

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My friend is 21 years younger. I wanted her skin; she wanted my perspective.

My friend is 21 years younger. I wanted her skin; she wanted my perspective.

An unexpected intergenerational friendship made me confront my jealousy of youth and realize there was plenty my younger...

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Taking solo birthday trips abroad taught me that I don't need company to do something meaningful

Taking solo birthday trips abroad taught me that I don't need company to do something meaningful

At first, celebrating my birthday alone in a foreign country felt strange. Now I can't stop taking annual trips by mysel...

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I tried a recipe for a single serving of mac and cheese. It's packed with protein and only took 20 minutes to make.

I tried a recipe for a single serving of mac and cheese. It's packed with protein and only took 20 minutes to make.

I tried a protein-packed, single-serving mac and cheese made with tofu. I was skeptical at first, but it's earned a spot...

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Lettuce. Blueberries. Eggs. Jalapeños. Why are there so many food-safety scares this summer?

Lettuce. Blueberries. Eggs. Jalapeños. Why are there so many food-safety scares this summer?

From Cyclospora in lettuce to E. coli in blueberries, food-safety scares are making headlines. Here's what to know about...

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I dropped out of college and now earn $159,000 as a software engineer. Lifestyle creep left me $30,000 in debt.

I dropped out of college and now earn $159,000 as a software engineer. Lifestyle creep left me $30,000 in debt.

A Brooklyn-based software engineer, shares his journey from college dropout to a six-figure salary and managing NYC's hi...

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Your favorite products hit by Trump’s new 50% tariffs on Canada

Your favorite products hit by Trump’s new 50% tariffs on Canada

President Donald Trump's new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods impact whisky, dairy products, hockey gear, and many other pr...

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I took a cruise with my mom and aunt. I loved it, but I made 3 mistakes.

I took a cruise with my mom and aunt. I loved it, but I made 3 mistakes.

I took a seven-night cruise around Spain with my mom and aunt. The trip was unforgettable, but I'd change how we handled...

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Divorce is getting a lucrative rebrand. These influencers are cashing in.

Divorce is getting a lucrative rebrand. These influencers are cashing in.

Influencers like Mikayla Noguiera, Jen Hamilton, Gabrielle Stone, and Meghan McTavish are reframing their divorces as em...

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I'm 53, and my partner is 29. My recent health crisis brought our age gap to the forefront.

I'm 53, and my partner is 29. My recent health crisis brought our age gap to the forefront.

I recently tripped and found I have arthritis in the knee, so my younger partner had to care for me. It made us question...

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