
Business Insider8m ago
Citi is betting its costly hiring spree will pay off
Citi CEO Jane Fraser.
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Citi said the banking unit's operating costs rose 20% in its earnings report.
Higher compensation and headcount drove the increase, the bank reported.
CFO Gonzalo Luchetti said the firm expects the investment to pay off over time.
In a January memo to employees, Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser urged bankers to move faster and aim higher as she pushed the firm beyond its yearslong revamp.
Now, the costly reality of hiring the dealmakers to realize that ...
Business Insider35m ago
I've worked with over 100 women returning to the workforce after career breaks. They all downplay their experience.
The author coaches women reentering the workforce after a career break.
Courtesy of the author
I've seen many women minimize their experience after taking career breaks.
They often downplay unpaid work and apologize in interviews.
I help them reframe their skills and confidently own their value.
When I decided to leave my last position, I was tasked with finding my replacement.
One woman I interviewed had taken a five-year career break. After a short introduction, I began the more formal in...
Business Insider1h ago
I live in Miami. Here are 7 things I always tell travelers to do when they visit.
As a local, I think visiting the Rubell Museum is one of the best things to do in Miami.
Taylor Stoddard
I've lived in Miami for seven years, and love recommending some of my favorite spots to visitors.
If you love art, I suggest checking out the Rubell Museum or trying out a local pottery class.
Plus, grab a Cuban treat on Calle Ocho or visit Knaus Berry Farm for delicious cinnamon rolls.
I've lived in the heart of Miami for seven years, and when people ask me what I love most about this c...
Business Insider1h ago
Famous figures who had Titanic tickets but didn't make it on board
American financier J. Pierpont Morgan, circa 1880.
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As the Titanic was the height of luxury in 1912, some celebrities had tickets for its maiden voyage.
But not all of them ended up boarding the ship.
J. Pierpont Morgan and Milton Hershey were among those who missed the disaster.
The sinking of the Titanic on April 15, 1912, still captivates us today, with numerous books, a multibillion-dollar movie, museums, and, controversially, expensive tours of the wreckage a...
Business Insider2h ago
Ukraine said it captured a Russian position using only ground robots and drones, no infantry, for the first time
Ukraine's growing arsenal of ground robots is working with its aerial drones against Russia.
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Ukraine said it took a Russian position using just drones and ground robots.
Zelenskyy said it was a wartime first, and no Ukrainian infantry was involved.
He said robots have done over 22,000 missions in three months, keeping many soldiers from harm.
Ukraine said it forced Russian soldiers to surrender and captured their position using only aer...
Business Insider3h ago
What a dietitian would eat in a day on GLP-1s to get enough protein, fiber, and nutrients
On GLP-1s, pack smaller portions with as many nutrients as possible, nutritionist Rob Hobson said.
Rob Hobson
Low appetite is common among people on GLP-1s, which makes it harder to get enough essential nutrients.
Rob Hobson, a nutritionist, gave an example of what he would eat in a day while taking GLP-1s.
He said meals should be anchored in high-quality proteins, such as chicken.
Since GLP-1s for weight loss hit the scene a few years ago, Rob Hobson, a nutritionist, has been thinking abo...
Business Insider4h ago
We're in a new era of heightened CEO safety measures, security pros say
An attack on the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman highlighted the security risks CEOs can face outside the office.
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Friday's attack on Sam Altman's house underscores a growing worry for some CEOs: safety at home.
Security insiders say risks have been elevated since the 2024 killing of UHC CEO Brian Thompson.
"I've never seen such disdain for CEOs," one security exec told Business Insider.
The Molotov cocktail attack on Sam Altman's house last week underscored a grow...
Business Insider5h ago
I'm Rebecca Minkoff. Here's my typical day as a working mom, from my perimenopause drink to giving out discount cards on the subway.
Rebecca Minkoff is the chief creative officer of the eponymous designer brand.
Courtesy of Rebecca Minkoff
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Rebecca Minkoff, a 45-year-old fashion designer, cofounder of the Female Founder Collective, and former "Real Housewives of New York City" cast member. It has been edited for length and clarity.
My public image is, I think, very glamorous. In reality, there's a lot of nitty-gritty dirty work in a typical day.
At work, I'm still tryin...
Business Insider6h ago
An Anthropic cofounder's advice on what to study in college
Anthropic cofounder Jack Clark joked that Anthropic is making it a great time to be a philsophy major.
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Anthropic cofounder Jack Clark says his literature degree proved to be a great match for working in AI.
He said the best majors will involve "synthesis across a whole variety of subjects."
Clark pointed out that Anthropic employs philosophers.
Anthropic cofounder Jack Clark says you shouldn't write off liberal arts majors.
After all, Clark, a former journalist who st...
Business Insider10h ago
Ford's CEO said Chinese carmakers entering the US would be 'devastating'
Ford's CEO said
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Ford's CEO Jim Farley said Chinese cars entering the US would be "devastating" for the US car industry.
He said manufacturing was the "heart and soul" of the US, and Chinese exports could hurt it.
Farley has talked about the robustness of China's automobiles several times in recent years.
Ford CEO Jim Farley raised an alarm about Chinese automakers entering the US.
In an interview with "Fox & Friends" released on Monday, Farley said that the Chines...
Business Insider16h ago
I regret signing my kids up for so many activities when they were younger. They really didn't benefit from being rushed around.
The author said she felt pressure to sign up her young kids (not shown) for a variety of activities. Now that they're older, she wishes she hadn't tried to pack in so much.
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When my kids were younger, I felt pressure to sign them up for a lot of activities.
The commitments were exhausting and expensive, and my kids weren't even having fun.
I realized my kids didn't need a bunch of structured activities to be well-rounded or socialized.
My husband and I adopted thre...
Business Insider19h ago
My boyfriend and I founded a company while traveling the world. A year later, it did $33 million in sales.
Tricia Redulla and her boyfriend, Max, founded a skincare company together.
Courtesy of Tricia Redulla
Tricia Redulla and her boyfriend, Max, founded a sunblock and skincare company.
They built the company while traveling the world, staying in 60 different locations.
Travel allowed them to test ideas and products around the globe.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Tricia Redulla, cofounder of Sky and Sol. It has been edited for length and clarity.
In 2023, my boyfriend M...
Business Insider20h ago
Justin Bieber was reportedly paid $10 million to do the bare minimum at Coachella. Somehow, it worked.
Justin Bieber performs at Coachella in 2026.
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Justin Bieber headlined Coachella on Saturday for his first major performance in years.
Bieber was reportedly paid $10 million for the two-weekend gig, more than past headliners.
He opted for a laid-back set that rejected pop-star spectacle and paid tribute to his roots.
On Saturday, Justin Bieber arrived on the main stage in Indio, California, as one of Coachella's highest-paid headliners ever, with a repor...
Business Insider20h ago
Why hair transplants are so expensive
Spencer Macnaughton has been losing his hair since his 20s. Getting a hair transplant in New York City would cost up to $20,000. So Spencer did what nearly a million people do every year: He flew to Istanbul.
Turkey is the undisputed capital of hair transplants. The $2 billion industry is built on high-volume clinics with lower costs. But having the procedure done in "Hairstanbul" comes with risks. What if something goes wrong? What does aftercare look like when you're back in your home count...
Business Insider20h ago
US Navy destroyers that weren't built to hunt and clear mines are leading a risky mission in the Strait of Hormuz
USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. is one of two destroyers that transited the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend.
US Navy photo
The US Navy began setting the stage for mine-clearing operations in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Two guided-missile destroyers, which aren't meant to clear mines, have transited the strait.
The operations come as the US also launches a blockade of Iran's ports.
The US military has launched a new mission to clear Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz, kicking off a dang...
Business Insider20h ago
A stylist shares 5 pieces you should invest in — and 4 you're probably better off buying for cheap
As a stylist, I think some clothing items are worth truly investing in, like handbags and sweaters.
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As a stylist, I think some clothing items are worth the splurge and others can be bought cheaply.
Invest in quality shoes, cashmere sweaters, and a great handbag to upgrade almost any outfit.
In my opinion, trendy pieces, camisoles, and T-shirts might not be worth spending too much on.
One of the most powerful style lessons I learned was from a former boss who wor...
Business Insider21h ago
See inside Coe Hall, a 65-room mansion built by a Gilded Age businessman who was booked on the Titanic's return voyage
The Camellia Greenhouse.
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Coe Hall is a 65-room mansion that was built on the Gold Coast of Long Island, New York, in 1921.
The home, built by insurance exec William Robertson Coe, is inside the Planting Fields Arboretum.
The main house, along with its multiple greenhouses and gardens, is open to the public.
In the village of Upper Brookville on Long Island, New York, you can step back 100 years. All you need to do is enter the Planting Fields Arboretum, a 409-acr...
Business Insider22h ago
Goldman CEO says bank is working with Anthropic on AI cyber risks after new model sparks concern
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon.
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Anthropic's new Mythos model has alarmed officials and AI experts for the advanced abilities it's touted.
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon and banking leaders met with top officials last week about the risk.
Solomon addressed the meeting in a call with shareholders and said cybersecurity was a top priority.
Goldman Sachs is getting an early look at one of the world's most powerful AI models — and moving quickly to guard against the ris...
Business Insider22h ago
I attended the Masters for the first time. From phone bans to $1.50 sandwiches, here's what it's really like.
My first time at the Masters Tournament lived up to all of the hype. I think this is a worthy bucket-list experience for anyone — even those who don't follow golf.
Elliott Harrell
I went to the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, with my husband for the first time this year.
Cellphones aren't allowed, and buying the exclusive merchandise feels like shopping on Black Friday.
I didn't feel like I knew what was going on most of the time, but I still loved my experience.
Going to the Master...
Business Insider23h ago
Slate raises fresh $650 million as reservations for its mid-$20,000 truck cross 160,000
Slate Auto — the company focused on assembling US-built, mid-$20,000 electric pickups — said its upcoming product hit 160,000 reservations.
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Slate Auto secured $650 million in new funding to produce its EV trucks by the end of this year.
The investment round raises the stakes for Slate right as US EV sales hit a hefty speed bump.
Over 160,000 customers have deposited a refundable $50 reservation for the truck.
Investors are betting a fresh $...
Business Insider16m ago
I'm 87 and work out regularly. I feel as fit as I did 40 years ago.
Peter Brenner still snowshoes at the age of 87. He is pictured earlier this year.
Courtesy of Peter Brenner
Peter Brenner was raised in a German orphanage after members of his close family died in the mid 1940s.
At 18, he took up skiing as part of his job in border control, which sparked his love of sports.
He has exercised throughout his life and, at 87, continues to go to the gym and bike long distances.
This interview is based on a conversation with Peter Brenner, 87, a retired senior fo...
Business Insider38m ago
See inside Staatsburgh, a 30,000-square-foot Gilded Age mansion whose owners held tickets for the Titanic
Staatsburgh is about two hours from New York City.
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Staatsburgh was the home of financier Ogden Mills and his wife, socialite Ruth Livingston Mills.
The Gilded Age mansion, completed in Dutchess County, New York, in 1896, features 79 rooms.
The Mills had tickets for the Titanic's second trip, which never happened since it sank in 1912.
When New York City socialite Ruth Livingston Mills inherited her family's country estate known as Staatsburgh in 1890, she felt...
Business Insider1h ago
Ukraine is slowing Russia down and clawing back ground in key areas, war experts say. Here's how it's finding fresh wins.
Ukrainian forces have slowed Russia and retaken ground in some areas.
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Ukraine is slowing Russia's advance and making gains in key areas.
Russia is still gaining ground overall, but at a much slower pace.
Ukraine's targeted counterattacks are driving new battlefield momentum.
Ukrainian forces have been substantially slowing Russia's advance and are seeing fresh battlefield gains not achieved in years, warfare experts said.
"The Ukrainians are gaining mo...
Business Insider1h ago
I live with my partner, but book a hotel room for just myself several times a year. It's one of my favorite traditions.
Spending a few nights at a nearby hotel always helps me catch up on sleep and take care of myself.
Mary Christine Kane
I have a great home and partner, but several times a year, I'll spend a weekend alone at a hotel.
This self-care tradition gives me a chance to catch up on sleep, reading, and writing.
I always choose hotels near my home to save on travel costs and explore new neighborhoods.
When I was single, booking a nice hotel room was one of my favorite ways to treat myself.
I'd wake u...
Business Insider2h ago
I spent $2,200 for a private bedroom on a 53-hour Amtrak ride. Here are 7 reasons I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
A Business Insider reporter took Amtrak's California Zephyr from Chicago to Emeryville, California.
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I recently took a 53-hour trip on Amtrak's California Zephyr — the longest train ride in the US.
I booked a bedroom accommodation for $2,200, and I'd love to take the whole trip again.
I was in awe of the changing landscapes from Illinois to California.
One trip wasn't enough for me on the longest train ride in America.
In February 2026, I took Amtrak's Californi...
Business Insider3h ago
Veteran tech investor Keith Rabois says the product manager role in tech 'makes no sense' in the era of AI
Khosla Ventures' MD Keith Rabois.
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Khosla Ventures' MD Keith Rabois said AI is killing the product manager role in tech.
The former PayPal and Square exec said AI cuts the need for coordination roles.
Rabois said workers must think like CEOs as AI reshapes how tech teams operate.
Keith Rabois thinks one of tech's most important roles is on borrowed time.
Speaking on "Lenny's Podcast" on Sunday, the Khosla Ventures managing director — and ...
Business Insider4h ago
Reid Hoffman says leaders need to update their AI strategy. His advice: weekly check-ins.
LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman
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LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman said too many managers treat AI like a software update.
He suggested a deeper exploration with AI tools — paired with weekly meetings.
Hoffman doesn't like AI's investing strategy. He called it "business school mediocre."
LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman had a blunt message for managers leading their company's AI strategy: Your approach is probably outdated.
On Monday at the Semafor World Economy Summit 20...
Business Insider5h ago
The Midwest's rise to America's second-biggest data center hub is fueled by these key states
Construction for a Meta data center campus is underway in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.
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Northern Virginia has long been the center of the data center industry.
That's changing as the biggest facilities shift inland in search of readily available power.
Texas and the Midwest are becoming key hubs, according to a new Synergy report.
The AI boom is redrawing America's data center map.
Texas and the Midwest are emerging as the key hubs for the largest and...
Business Insider8h ago
Max Levchin says that vibe coding will replace one kind of company, but others, like DoorDash, are safe
Max Levchin said that there is no room for bad code now.
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Max Levchin said AI is raising the bar of software quality.
The Affirm CEO argues that companies with bad software risk getting replaced by AI solutions.
He dismissed the idea that AI tools could easily replace companies like DoorDash.
One kind of company is out in the age of AI, says the CEO of Affirm.
On an episode of the "Sourcery" podcast released on Monday, Max Levchin said that companies without quality so...
Business Insider10h ago
Scarlett Johansson says hitting 75% as a parent means 'you're winning'
Scarlett Johansson says having her first kid was a "big turning point" in her life.
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Scarlett Johansson, 41, says good parenting is about doing your best, not being perfect.
She said someone once told her that being successful as a parent "75% of the time" is enough.
She also doesn't believe in work-life balance because there's often "a deficit in some area" of her life, she said.
Scarlett Johansson, 41, says being a good parent doesn't mean getting everyt...
Business Insider17h ago
Traffic appears to halt in the Strait of Hormuz
Markets were volatile April 13, with stocks flipping from losses to gains and oil prices rising after the US began a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Business Insider19h ago
Sam Altman's Molotov attack suspect listed names of other AI CEOs and investors in an 'anti-AI' doc, the feds said
Daniel Moreno-Gama is accused of attacking Sam Altman's house.
DOJ
Daniel Moreno-Gama is facing federal charges in connection with the Molotov attack on Sam Altman's home.
The FBI said the suspect mentioned other AI CEOs in an "anti-AI" document found on him.
The suspect has also been accused of threatening to burn down OpenAI's headquarters.
The man accused of tossing a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was found with an "anti-AI" document that listed off...
Business Insider20h ago
After decades of swearing by workout classes, I switched to weightlifting. I never expected to be so impressed by the results.
After doing workout classes for decades, I decided to switch to a strength-training program.
Alexandra Frost
Despite doing frequent workout classes for over 20 years, I felt weak at 37 years old.
I started weightlifting at my local gym and gained strength surprisingly quickly.
Eight months into my regimen, I feel better in my body and have a healthier perspective on fitness.
For as long as I can remember, I've been a workout-class enthusiast.
When I was 17, I followed my mom to Jazzercise c...
Business Insider20h ago
Katie Couric said she follows 3 tips to prevent colon cancer after her husband died of the disease
Katie Couric has been advocating for cancer screening and awareness for decades, since her husband died of colon cancer.
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Katie Couric has advocated for colon cancer awareness since her husband died of the disease in 1998.
She said it's more important than ever to know your risk, as colon cancer is on the rise in young people.
Couric said she sticks to a simple diet, exercise, and screening tips to help prevent cancer.
In the 1990s, colon cancer was considered a p...
Business Insider20h ago
TikTok's former America ads lead is joining Google
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Khartoon Weiss, the former lead exec for TikTok's North American ads business, is joining Google.
She'll serve as vice president of US Mid Market Sales (MMS) Commerce, according to a memo sent to Google employees on Monday. MMS handles medium-sized advertising clients for Google.
"This is a huge addition to this team and to Google as Khartoon brings vast leadership experience across our industry," wrote a memo from John Nicoletti, VP ...
Business Insider20h ago
This billionaire is the odds-on favorite to become California's governor after Swalwell dropped out
Both Kalshi and Polymarket give billionaire Tom Steyer a 55% chance of becoming the next governor of California.
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For months, Rep. Eric Swalwell was leading the prediction market odds for governor of California.
He dropped out of the race on Sunday amid sexual misconduct allegations.
Now, billionaire Tom Steyer is the odds-on favorite, with 55% on Kalshi and Polymarket.
There's a new favorite to be the governor of California.
Tom Steyer, a...
Business Insider21h ago
My siblings and I live all over the world, but we connect every week on a video call. Our parents taught us the value of family.
The author and her siblings connect weekly.
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My siblings and I live all over the world, but our parents kept us all connected.
When my parents died, however, my siblings and I decided to have a weekly video call.
The ritual has been so successful that our children have started their own digital groups.
I have four sisters and one brother, and I have always shared a great bond with my siblings.
Despite significant age gaps (four of us are Gen X and two are Millennials)...
Business Insider22h ago
M&A is still forging ahead in spite of the Iran conflict, Goldman's CEO says — for now
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon.
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Goldman Sachs' CEO says Iran conflict hasn't dented M&A, even as Hormuz tensions rise.
David Solomon pointed to a robust backlog at the bank and said clients are pursuing deals.
He conceded that IPO activity slowed in March, though he said the pipeline remains full.
As tensions over the Strait of Hormuz raise the risk of oil market disruption, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said Monday that the conflict in the Middle East has not yet ...
Business Insider22h ago
Mapped: 239 private jets left Augusta's normally sleepy airport on the final day of the Masters
Rory McIlroy became the fourth golfer to win back-to-back Masters Tournaments.
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Hundreds of private jets took off from Augusta Regional Airport, marking the end of the 2026 Masters.
Most were operated by charter or fractional ownership firms, which use the tournament as a marketing opportunity.
Others belonged to famous CEOs and corporations, including Chipotle and Goldman Sachs.
Not long after Rory McIlroy became the fourth golfer to ever win back-to-back Masters o...
Business Insider23h ago
A new trailer for 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' dropped. Here's everything we know about the film.
Suzanne Collins' "Sunrise on the Reaping" is being adapted into a feature film.
Scholastic, Lionsgate
Suzanne Collins' "Sunrise on the Reaping" is a prequel to "The Hunger Games" about a young Haymitch.
Lionsgate greenlit a movie adaptation in 2024, almost a year before the book hit shelves.
The studio released the film's first full-length trailer on April 13.
The release of Suzanne Collins' "Sunrise on the Reaping" marked a new dawn in the "Hunger Games" franchise.
The book, published in M...
Business Insider33m ago
Ukraine's Patriot crews are breaking from the norm, fighting Russian threats with fewer missiles
A Ukrainian Patriot unit is breaking from traditional air defense doctrine to save interceptors.
US Army photo by Sgt. David Rincon
A Ukrainian Patriot unit commander said his crew is firing one interceptor per Russian missile.
It's a break from standard Patriot air defense doctrine, which calls for at least two interceptors per missile.
The shift in tactics could alleviate strain on Ukraine's low stockpile of Patriot interceptors.
Ukrainian soldiers operating US-made Patriot air defense s...
Business Insider1h ago
The 15 best states for working from home
Utah was found to be the best state for working from home.
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WalletHub ranked states based on how desirable they are to work from home.
The report was based on factors such as cybersecurity, internet costs, and typical living environments.
Delaware and Connecticut rounded out the top three.
As the COVID-19 pandemic fades into memory, remote work has become a lasting part of everyday life for some industries.
For 12% of full-time employees in the US, work is still full...
Business Insider1h ago
He managed 120 people at Meta. Now, he's walking away from Big Tech to join Lovable — here's why.
Patrik Torstensson.
Courtesy of Lovable
A Meta engineering director left Big Tech after feeling like more of "a passenger than a driver."
He joined AI startup Lovable, drawn by speed and ownership.
Lovable was recently valued at $6.6 billion and plans to more than double its head count this year.
After nearly four years leading a 120-person engineering team at Meta's London office, Patrik Torstensson felt he wasn't really in the driver's seat.
"In a company that big, you're more a passenger...
Business Insider2h ago
A McKinsey senior partner who meets with Fortune 500 leaders explains why it's so hard to be a CEO right now
Kurt Strovink leads McKinsey's global CEO services.
McKinsey & Company
Kurt Strovink, who leads McKinsey's global CEO services, says it's a hard time to be a CEO.
Rapidly evolving developments in AI and geopolitics means CEO are constantly reevaluating strategy.
CEO tenures are shrinking, and turnover is on the rise.
McKinsey advises some of the biggest companies in the world, and Kurt Strovink consults with their leaders.
Strovink, a senior partner who has been at McKinsey for 30 years, le...
Business Insider3h ago
Southwest CEO says a candidate for a senior position wasn't hired after they were 'rude to the receptionist'
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan.
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Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan said a candidate wasn't hired after they were "rude to the receptionist."
He said it has a culture of hiring those who "seek to serve others before they serve themselves."
Jordan also spoke about the importance of taking care of employees.
Being kind to everyone you meet might just be a ticket for landing a dream job.
Southwest Airlines' CEO said that a candidate for a top role aced ...
Business Insider4h ago
From bags to coffee imports, how American small business owners are feeling the effects of higher fuel costs
Caleb Nicholes (left), Kim Vaccarella (center), and Richard Trent (right) shared the effects of fuel costs.
Wonderstate Coffee; Bogg; MSA
Some American small businesses are feeling the effects of rising fuel prices.
Business owners, including Wonderstate Coffee, say rising costs are hitting their bottom lines.
Other companies are committing to buying materials well in advance to make sure they arrive on time.
Rising fuel prices are squeezing some American small businesses in ways that go fa...
Business Insider5h ago
I'm a UNC international student who pivoted to computer science junior year. Here's how I got an AI summer internship.
Vivienne Hnin switched majors in the fall of her junior year.
Vivienne Hnin
Vivienne Hnin, an international student at UNC, switched to computer science her junior year.
She said side projects were a major focus for her as she applied for internships.
She ended up getting several offers and will be interning at AI-native startup this summer.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Vivienne Hnin, a junior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill who will be interning ...
Business Insider5h ago
The fall of OneTaste: Ellen Huet on Nicole Daedone's sentencing and Silicon Valley's culture of belief
Author Ellen Huet
Ellen Huet
Ellen Huet's book "Empire of Orgasm" explores OneTaste's rise and fall and Nicole Daedone's role.
Daedone was recently sentenced to nine years in prison.
Huet discusses OneTaste's impact and Silicon Valley's grandiose startup culture.
Ellen Huet is a tech reporter I used to work with in San Francisco. She wrote a book called "Empire of Orgasm," about the rise and fall of startup OneTaste and its controversial founder, Nicole Daedone.
Recently, Daedone was senten...
Business Insider10h ago
Ukraine has been secretly launching rockets into space from an 'air spaceport' flying at 26,000 feet, lawmaker says
Fedir Venislavskyi, People's Deputy, member of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence, speaks during a briefing in 2024.
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Ukraine has been secretly conducting air-based space launches while at war with Russia, a lawmaker said.
He said two rockets launched from 26,000 feet in Ukrainian airspace crossed the Kármán line.
Fedir Venislavskyi said the tech could help pave the way to counter Russia's Oreshnik mis...
Business Insider10h ago
The West is preparing for cheap drone attacks, but many businesses and civilians can only watch, not stop them
The Chuika detector alerts the user to the presence of a nearby drone and sometimes shows them the UAV's video feed.
Blue Bird Tech
Cheap drones are becoming more commonplace, but civilians can barely do anything to stop a threat.
Many businesses and the wealthy are buying drone detectors, a tech used in Ukraine, as a safeguard.
As drone technology advances rapidly, security consultants worry that laws are falling behind fast.
As Ukraine's war raises the profile of small drone threats, civi...
Business Insider18h ago
US Navy aircraft carrier set to break record for longest deployment in modern history
The Navy's USS Gerald R. Ford supercarrier is about to break a modern record for the longest deployment of an aircraft carrier since the Vietnam War.
By Tuesday, the Ford will have been at sea for 294 days, tying the record the USS Abraham Lincoln set in 2020.
If the Ford stays at sea for 333 days, it will surpass the record set by the USS Midway, which saw the longest deployment ever for a carrier in 1973 during the Vietnam War.
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Business Insider19h ago
LinkedIn is quietly moving into the AI training business
LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky.
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LinkedIn is paying up to $150 an hour for people to train AI on coding, nursing, finance, and more.
It's conducting early tests to launch an "AI labor marketplace," LinkedIn confirmed.
The move would put LinkedIn in direct competition with startups like Mercor and Scale AI.
AI training is booming — and LinkedIn wants a piece of the pie.
The careers networking site is in the early stages of launching an "AI labor marketplace" where people c...
Business Insider20h ago
Americans are more frustrated with the economy than ever and sky-high gas prices could be a big reason why
Gas prices have soared nationwide.
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Gas prices are climbing rapidly, unsettling Americans' economic perceptions.
The Consumer Sentiment Index, which gauges how people feel about the economy, hit a new low in March.
Geopolitical tensions and inflationary pressures are heightening Americans' concerns over gas prices.
Americans are feeling despondent about gas.
It's a dour time for consumers — in April, the University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Index, which surveys...
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Why Ukraine's drone defense playbook may not fully translate for countries facing Iranian threats in the Middle East
Ukraine has developed impressive air defense practices, but the Middle East can't copy all of them directly.
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US partners in the Middle East are looking to Ukraine's air defense expertise.
The tech Ukraine has developed can be very useful, but they can't copy the strategy wholesale.
Coastal geography can put limits on layered defenses.
The US and its allies in the Middle East are now facing a drone threat similar to what Ukraine has been fighting, but geograp...
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A Netflix accessory app keeps hitting No. 1 in the App Store, beating out ChatGPT
Netflix Game Controller led the free apps chart on Monday.
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Netflix Game Controller is No. 1 in the App Store, and has held the position at least twice in the last week.
It's a good sign for Netflix's Games initiative, which recently added "Overcooked!" and Jackbox games to its catalog.
The app beat out ChatGPT, Claude, and Meta AI, which have been fighting for the top position in recent weeks.
The top downloaded app o...
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I'm a dietitian married to a personal trainer. Here are 10 of our favorite groceries to buy at Aldi.
My husband and I, a personal trainer and a dietitian, respectively, do most of our grocery shopping at Aldi.
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I'm a registered dietitian married to a personal trainer, and we go to Aldi for grocery staples.
The budget chain is a great place to find frozen berry mixes, salad kits, and canned beans.
Some of our go-to protein sources are Friendly Farms Greek yogurt and Earth Grown plant-based meat.
When I think of high-quality food at affordable prices, Aldi instantly comes t...
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Everything to know about the life and career of Lauren Sánchez Bezos, Jeff Bezos' wife
Lauren Sánchez Bezos is a former journalist, pilot, and philanthropist who married Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
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Lauren Sánchez Bezos married Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in an extravagant Venice wedding ceremony.
Sánchez Bezos is a former journalist and a licensed pilot who owns her own aviation company.
She and Bezos launched their relationship in 2019 and married in 2025.
Lauren Sánchez Bezos married Amazon founder Jeff Bezos on June 27, 2025, in a dazzl...
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Top Hollywood stars come out swinging against the Paramount-WBD deal in a new letter
Hollywood stars are speaking out against Paramount Skydance's Warner Bros. Discovery deal.
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Hollywood has hesitations about Paramount Skydance's plan to buy Warner Bros. Discovery.
Stars like Ben Stiller and Noah Wyle said the deal could lead to "fewer opportunities for creators."
Over 1,000 actors, directors, producers, and writers signed a letter opposing the deal.
Top Hollywood stars are speaking ...
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How luxury saucisson is made in the French Basque Country
Saucisson began as a way to preserve leftover cuts of meat. Today, it represents one of France's largest charcuterie markets, with most of it produced at an industrial scale. In this episode, we visit Domaine Abotia in the Basque Country, where a sixth-generation farm is redefining saucisson as a high-end, regionally driven product. We examine how heavier pigs, longer aging, and full control over production challenge the industrial model.
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The 20 best cities in the world in 2026, according to Time Out
Melbourne, Australia.
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Time Out ranked the best cities in the world based on happiness, affordability, and quality of life.
The magazine surveyed of over 24,000 participants across 150 cities, plus over 100 experts.
The list is full of popular tourist destinations, with a few surprises.
Whether you're looking for a quick getaway or to plant roots overseas, there are plenty of places to choose from.
To make that decision a little easier, Time Out surveyed more than 2...