business

How business leaders and billionaires are responding to Biden dropping out of the presidential race

How business leaders and billionaires are responding to Biden dropping out of the presidential race

Figures including Elon Musk, Mark Cuban and David Sacks delivered their verdicts on Joe Biden's decision not to seek a second term in the White House.

Read More
Verizon sees early success using generative AI to answer questions from business customers

Verizon sees early success using generative AI to answer questions from business customers

Verizon's generative AI reduces the workload for its agents by summarizing calls, giving prompts, and automatically tracking follow-up actions.

Read More
Some people may love to abuse Costco's generous returns policy, but it's a genius business decision

Some people may love to abuse Costco's generous returns policy, but it's a genius business decision

The internet is awash with examples of customers abusing Costco's generous returns policy and bringing back particularly old or gross items.

Read More
Russia's business elites signal they are tired of propping up the wartime economy

Russia's business elites signal they are tired of propping up the wartime economy

Russia's key interest rate already stands at 16% and analysts polled by Reuters expect the central bank to hike it up to 18% on Friday.

Read More
'Love is Blind: UK' hosts Matt and Emma Willis say they were rooting for the contestants — but weren't sure about some couples

'Love is Blind: UK' hosts Matt and Emma Willis say they were rooting for the contestants — but weren't sure about some couples

"Love is Blind: UK" hosts Matt and Emma Willis told Business Insider what it was like to step into Nick and Vanesa Lachey's shoes as the latest hosts of the hit Neftlix show.

Read More
Elon Musk Says He's Moving X and SpaceX Headquarters to Texas

Elon Musk Says He's Moving X and SpaceX Headquarters to Texas

The tech mogul cited California’s new transgender rights law as “the final straw” for moving out of the state.

Read More
Qatar Airways just unveiled an upgrade to the world's best business class. See inside the new QSuite.

Qatar Airways just unveiled an upgrade to the world's best business class. See inside the new QSuite.

Qatar Airways unveiled the QSuite Next Gen at the Farnborough Airshow, with wider seats and a new face-to-face configuration by the window.

Read More
Huge Microsoft Outage, Linked to CrowdStrike, Takes Down Computers Around the World

Huge Microsoft Outage, Linked to CrowdStrike, Takes Down Computers Around the World

A software update from cybersecurity company Crowdstrike appears to have inadvertently disrupted IT systems globally.

Read More
A 68-year-old cofounded a biotech business instead of retiring. He's not getting paid for his work but values staying 'mentally engaged.'

A 68-year-old cofounded a biotech business instead of retiring. He's not getting paid for his work but values staying 'mentally engaged.'

Michael McCaman, 70, cofounded a biotech company in 2022 instead of retiring. He's not on payroll, but is mentally engaged.

Read More
Omega’s AI Will Map How Olympic Athletes Win

Omega’s AI Will Map How Olympic Athletes Win

From gymnast-tracking to pole vault measurements mid-jump, the watch brand’s Swiss Timing division has a whole host of new timing tech for Paris 2024.

Read More
I ate at Keens Steakhouse, the ultimate spot for 'power lunches' in NYC. It's a great value even if you're not doing business.

I ate at Keens Steakhouse, the ultimate spot for 'power lunches' in NYC. It's a great value even if you're not doing business.

Located in New York City, Keens Steakhouse, is a historic landmark that's popular for expensive dinners and high-end power lunches. I found out why.

Read More
I'm the 3rd generation in my family business, but I'm not sure if I want my kids to follow in my footsteps.

I'm the 3rd generation in my family business, but I'm not sure if I want my kids to follow in my footsteps.

George Vukasin Jr. is the president and CEO of a company that his grandfather started. But he doesn't know if he wants his kids to follow his steps.

Read More
The director of Sam Altman's basic income study says one of the most interesting results was an increased interest in starting a business

The director of Sam Altman's basic income study says one of the most interesting results was an increased interest in starting a business

Elizabeth Rhodes, the director of Sam Altman's basic income study, said the extra money gave recipients more time to be more entrepreneurial.

Read More
I was financially dependent on my ex-husband. Post-divorce, I taught myself about money and built a 6-figure business.

I was financially dependent on my ex-husband. Post-divorce, I taught myself about money and built a 6-figure business.

Beth Keeton meet her husband at 18 and was divorced by 24. She says the embarrassment of not knowing basic financial tasks was initially overwhelming.

Read More
See inside the $21 million Embraer Praetor 600, one of the most advanced midsize private jets on the market

See inside the $21 million Embraer Praetor 600, one of the most advanced midsize private jets on the market

Embraer says the Praetor 600 is the most technologically advanced jet in its class. It's fully fly-by-wire and the cabin has touchscreen controls.

Read More
I'm a Brit who went to the Cheesecake Factory for the 1st time. The portion sizes blew me away, but I couldn't decide if the decor was opulent or tacky.

I'm a Brit who went to the Cheesecake Factory for the 1st time. The portion sizes blew me away, but I couldn't decide if the decor was opulent or tacky.

The decor of Chicago's Cheesecake Factory unnerved me. It felt like a bizarre cross between an art deco café, a Disney attraction, and Atlantis.

Read More
I visited 'the world's most joyful museum,' and it reminded me that creativity isn't just for kids

I visited 'the world's most joyful museum,' and it reminded me that creativity isn't just for kids

The Young V&A reopened after a $16.8m makeover and won "Museum of the Year." Here's what we thought of it.

Read More
Paramount's TV networks are collapsing in a $6 billion hole

Paramount's TV networks are collapsing in a $6 billion hole

Like WBD, but a little smaller. Unlike WBD, investors aren't going to care.

Read More
SearchGPT Is OpenAI's Direct Assault on Google

SearchGPT Is OpenAI's Direct Assault on Google

The company behind ChatGPT is expanding into search, and leaning heavily on its relationships with publishers.

Read More
RealPage Says Rental Pricing Tech Is Misunderstood, but Landlords Aren’t So Sure

RealPage Says Rental Pricing Tech Is Misunderstood, but Landlords Aren’t So Sure

The software company has pushed back hard against claims that its algorithms helped make rent in the US too damn high. Property owners and managers aren't entirely convinced.

Read More