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We'll show where to watch the men's Madrid Open final, including a live streaming option for cord-cutters. Where to watch the Madrid Open final in the USIn the US, the Madrid Open airs on the Tennis Channel. Live TV packages like Sling TV and Hulu + Live TV can provide access for those without cable. Hulu + Live TV Hulu + Live TV includes over 90 channels, along with Hulu's on-demand library and access to Disney Plus and ESPN Plus. Sign up for one of the above live TV streaming packages with a US form of payment.

Persons: Felix Auger, Andrey Rublev, Daniil Medvedev, Jiri Lehecka, Jannik, Lehecka, Auger, Carlos Alcaraz, it's, Hulu's, ExpressVPN Organizations: Business, Madrid, Rublev, Tennis Channel, Hulu, ESPN, Disney Plus

☆ I'm a professional declutterer. Here are the 5 things you need to throw away right now from your kitchen.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Julia Williamson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I help my clients get rid of things they don't need or use anymore. AdvertisementAs a professional declutterer, I work with clients, helping them get rid of things they don't want, need, or have too many of. Pull them all out, see what's useful and what isn't, and ditch the things you're unlikely to use. If you're convinced you need them all, try this: put half in a box and hide it away for a few months. Happily, you can fill them with all the other stuff you're getting rid of.

Persons: —, you've Organizations: Service, IBM

☆ We need to talk about whatever's happening with Starbucks' drinks
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-04 | by ( Katie Notopoulos | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Whatever is happening on the Starbucks menu right now is making me feel like I'm a senior citizen. AdvertisementThe rise of complicated, multi-ingredient sweet drinks has coincided with the rise in popularity of the Starbucks app, accelerated by the start of the pandemic in 2020 when many locations couldn't take walk-in orders. I tried the newer Starbucks drinks myselfMy Oleato Golden Foam Iced Shaken Espresso with Toffeenut drink, which was 360 calories and tasted like coffee ice cream. Katie Notopoulos / Business InsiderI acknowledge I'm a bit of a crank when I say: The Starbucks menu is out of control. (I should note here that my grande iced drink was 360 calories, which does seem like a dessert treat rather than a morning coffee.

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☆ 'Invest in these women': WNBA champion A'ja Wilson hopes Caitlin Clark's popularity helps the league grow
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Caitlin Clark's record-breaking college career has sparked unprecedented interest in the WNBA. The 27-year-old five-time All-Star urged fans who have enjoyed Clark's college career to stick around and help grow the women's game. "I hope that anyone's invested and paying attention to it, continues to invest in it," Wilson said. The All-Star center also commented on the major paydays top college athletes are taking home thanks to NIL rules allowing student athletes to leverage their personal brands. With Clark's $76,000 rookie salary making headlines last week, Wilson said she hopes college stars continue to go pro and bring their sponsors and investors along with them.

Persons: Caitlin Clark's, A'ja Wilson, Clark, Wilson, anyone's Organizations: WNBA, Las Vegas Aces, Star, Nike, CNBC

☆ Any hope for a cheaper Tesla model may be on hold for now. But how about a Tesla taxi for your troubles?
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Elon Musk teased details about a cheaper Tesla model just a few months ago. Bloomberg reported Tesla has shifted to robotaxis, which Musk said will be revealed in August. AdvertisementIf EV consumers were looking for a cheaper Tesla in the immediate future, that hope may have to be put on hold for now. One source told the outlet the timeline for a prototype rollout and production capacity for robotaxis is getting priority over a cheaper Tesla model. AdvertisementFor now, the cheaper Tesla appears to have been put on the back burner.

Persons: Elon Musk, Tesla, Musk, —, Tesla hasn't Organizations: Bloomberg, Service, Reuters Locations: robotaxis, Tesla's

☆ This investor, mentored by Peter Lynch, hasn't abandoned the 'Mag 7,' but is placing bets on these mid-caps
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

It was under the tutelage of legendary investor Peter Lynch that Sullivan developed the edge that has served him in his career. The numbers Today, Sullivan manages the Putnam Investments Core Equity Fund (PMYYX) , a multicap fund with $4.4 billion in assets that he started in 2010. "The numbers are good," Sullivan said. Ultimately, Sullivan said he's learned a lot from other investors, noting the good stock pickers have had "pretty eclectic" approaches that helped them outperform the market over time. "And I found the good fortune over the decades to be around pretty good stock pickers, pretty good money managers."

Persons: Gerard Sullivan, Peter Lynch, Sullivan, Lynch, hadn't, —, Arthur Yeager, PMYYX, Morningstar, It's, Yeager, Tesla, it's, that's, Rajesh Subramaniam, he's, I'm, That's Organizations: Fidelity, Columbia Business School, Magellan Fund, Putnam Investments, Equity, Pacific Gas & Electric, CMS Energy, Companies, Nvidia, FedEx Locations: Brooklyn, U.S, California, Michigan, Pinterest

☆ 'Where do you see yourself in five years?': Recruitment expert on why you shouldn't care about this age-old question
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Sophie Kiderlin | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

It's a question that most people have asked themselves or been asked in job interviews, by mentors, career advisors or even just their parents. "The thing that matters most is skills," Raman said. Next to skills, learning should be another key focal point and goes hand in hand with being able to adapt in an ever-changing job market. He has said that asking about the culture of learning is the most important question job seekers can ask in interviews. This is due to the changing nature of jobs and the labor market, Raman said.

Persons: it's, Aneesh Raman, Raman, you've, — Organizations: CNBC, LinkedIn's, Employers

☆ Iran's missile attacks showed some calculated restraint. Will Israel's response?
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-14 | by ( Peter Gelling | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

It was a response to Israel's attack on an Iranian consulate building in Damascus on April 1, which killed multiple high-level Iranian commanders. But Iran knows all too well about Israel's Iron Dome and its other air defense systems, which intercepted many of the incoming projectiles. Iran also warned everyone for weeks that the attack was coming — giving Israel's allies time to prepare — and avoided targeting civilian locations. It was a response aimed at demonstrating its capabilities and saving face while — its government hopes — avoiding further escalation. On the day of the Iranian attack, thousands gathered in Tel Aviv to protest against Netanyahu's government.

Persons: —, Ian Bremmer, Michael Horowitz, Will Israel, John Kirby, Benjamin Netanyahu, Joe Biden's, Biden, Netanyahu, Benny Gantz, Israel Organizations: Service, British, Business, Eurasia Group, Le Beck, NBC's, West Bank, Iranian Locations: Iran, Israel, Iranian, Damascus, Jordanian, States, Gaza, Tel Aviv, Lebanon, Syria

☆ The West urges China to intervene with Iran amid fears of a direct attack on Israel
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Ruxandra Iordache | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Iranians attend a funeral procession in Tehran, held for seven Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps members killed in a strike in Syria. Western diplomats have mounted pressure on China to prevent Iran from escalating tensions in the Middle East with a direct retaliatory strike against Israel. U.S. Secretary Antony Blinken earlier this week spoke with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and other counterparts in Turkey and Saudi Arabia amid rising fears of retaliation by Tehran against Israel. Beijing is a critical trade partner of Russia and Iran as one of the last recipients of their oil exports. The three countries are also members of the China-led BRICS coalition of emerging markets.

Persons: Antony Blinken, Wang Yi, Blinken, Matthew Miller, it's, Olaf Scholz Organizations: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Israel, U.S, Chinese Foreign, U.S . State, BRICS Locations: Tehran, Syria, China, Iran, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Israel, U.S, Germany, Beijing, Russia

☆ 'Big Short' investor Steve Eisman details the 4 themes that have him betting on a turbocharged infrastructure boom instead of chasing AI hype
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-07 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview2008's housing crash might be long over, but Steve Eisman is not done looking for the next big macro trade. The investor — famous for his subprime mortgage bet, as documented in "The Big Short" — is now eyeing infrastructure as biggest winner of today's conditions. "You take all four of those boxes, and you turbocharge them by the fact that the United States has not had an industrial policy in anyone's lifetime," Eisman said. While Eisman believes in AI and infrastructure, he has no faith in crypto's potential, he said.

Persons: —, Steve Eisman, Eisman, Neuberger Berman —, they've, Eaton, United States — everybody's Organizations: Service, Business, JPMorgan, Apple Locations: United States

We'll show you everything you need to know about the competition, including when and where to watch Iowa vs. South Carolina in the Women's March Madness final live stream. Women's March Madness final live stream quick links US: Sling TV ($40) / Hulu + Live TV ($76.99)Sling TV ($40) / Hulu + Live TV ($76.99) Access live TV subscriptions from anywhere via ExpressVPNExpressVPN When: Sunday at 3 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on ABCWhere to watch Women's March Madness final in the USThe 2024 Women's March Madness final airs on Sunday at 3 p.m. If you don't have cable, this means you'll need to check out a live TV package like Sling TV or Hulu + Live TV. The live TV package also has ESPN and 90 other live TV channels.

Persons: Caitlin Clark, Clark, Captain Kamilla Cardoso, It's, Hulu's, VPNs, ExpressVPN Organizations: Business, Iowa, LSU, Tigers, Elite, Division, WNBA, NCAA Championship, UConn, ABC, Hulu, ., ESPN, New, Disney, Disney Plus Locations: Iowa, South Carolina, Carolina, New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago

☆ A new AI-powered tool could revolutionize how lawmakers are held accountable for insider trading
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Madison Hall | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewA group of California-based graduate students has developed an AI-powered tool to catch congressional insider trading as soon as possible. Though in its infancy, the program could be a revolutionary way for journalists, researchers, and the general public to hold public officials accountable. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Shah explained that PoliWatch works by feeding its system publicly available congressional stock filings, hearing schedules, committee assignments, and sponsored travel. Congress' thorny trading historyAs Business Insider's far-reaching "Conflicted Congress" investigation found in 2021, lawmakers regularly violate the federal Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act with little consequence.

Persons: —, Mats Dodd, Aditya Shah, Jocelyn Thai, Connor Yen, Dodd, Shah, Robert Maguire, " Maguire, Nancy Pelosi, Alex Wong, PoliWatch Organizations: Service, UC Berkeley, Business, Department of Justice, Citizens, Progress Locations: California, Washington, Congress

☆ Sam Bankman-Fried says he never thought what he was doing at FTX was illegal
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Sam Bankman-Fried says he's "haunted, every day" by what happened at FTX. The disgraced crypto mogul told ABC News that he never thought what he was doing was illegal. Bankman-Fried was convicted of seven criminal counts and sentenced to 25 years in prison last week. AdvertisementFormer FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried says he "never intended to hurt anyone or take anyone's money." Bankman-Fried was convicted of seven criminal counts, including fraud and money laundering, and sentenced to 25 years in prison on Thursday.

Persons: Sam Bankman, Fried, — Organizations: ABC News, Service, Business Locations: FTX

☆ Drake Bell believes his abuser Brian Peck 'fooled' stars including James Marden into defending him, and isn't angry at them
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Drake Bell said he believes Brian Peck fooled stars into defending him after he was accused of abuse. During the trial, actors including James Marsden wrote letters of support for Peck. AdvertisementDrake Bell said he believes ex-dialogue coach Brian Peck "fooled" stars into writing him letters of support after he was charged with sexually abusing the former Nickelodeon child actor in 2003. On the third and fourth episodes of Investigation Discovery's documentary "Quiet on Set," Bell spoke publicly for the first time about being sexually abused by Peck when he was 15. Some 41 people who knew Peck, including friends and family, wrote letters of support for the dialogue coach before he was sentenced.

Persons: Drake Bell, Brian Peck, James Marsden, Peck, —, Bell, Drake, Josh, Zoey, Taran Killam, Brian, Amanda Kirsch, it's, I've, Maxine, Peck haven't, Marsden, Sarah Fraser, hasn't, Killam Organizations: Bell, Service, Nickelodeon, Maxine Productions, Sony Pictures, Business Locations: Los Angeles

☆ A big mistake at my first all-inclusive changed how I'll plan resort trips in the future
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Monica Humphries | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I had my first all-inclusive vacation at Thatch Caye in Belize. AdvertisementMinutes ticked by while my friend and I waited for a boat to take us to Thatch Caye, an all-inclusive resort on a private island in Belize. A bird's-eye view of the Thatch Caye resort. AdvertisementWhile I knew once I got to the all-inclusive resort, I wouldn't want to leave, I didn't think about when I arrived. But for a future all-inclusive stay, I won't miss out on a minute of my resort reservation.

Persons: —, Monica Humphries, could've Organizations: Service, Muy'Ono Resorts, Travel Locations: Belize

☆ I was just accepted into Princeton University after the repeal of affirmative action. As a person of color, I'm feeling conflicted.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Aina Marzia | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I'm a person of color who was just accepted into Princeton after the repeal of affirmative action. As a recently accepted student to Princeton University, it might've been the best I ever played. As a person of color, I was the guinea pig round of the increasingly unpredictable admissions process. AdvertisementI tried to show the admissions officers I'm a person — not a scoreI went test-optional. I figured it would be harder to reject a person than a number, so I gave them a person.

Persons: I'm, —, might've, I'd, couldn't, Finegan Kruckemeyer Organizations: Princeton, Service, Princeton University, Ivy League Locations: Princeton

It recently unveiled what it calls Vitruvius, an AI program that helps consumers design custom homes online and get the plans, making the process cheaper and faster. Vitruvius can recall every design and possibility it's ever seen, according to Ballard. Though other AI models have gotten into hot water for potential copyright infringement, Ballard said he isn't concerned in this case. "I have no doubt that tools like this are going to change the way that we do things." Ballard said the implications of AI in architecture extend beyond just consumers looking to save on architecture fees.

Persons: Vitruvius, Jason Ballard, Ballard, It's, Leonardo Guzman, Gina McAndrews, I've, McAndrews Organizations: Southwest Locations: U.S, Ballard, Austin , Texas

☆ I'm 40, unmarried, and not looking for anyone's sympathy
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( Christina Pensa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

She wants to make it clear that many women are thrilled to be single and happily choose to stay so. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . I'm already feeling juvenile compared to the family photos, #1 Dad mug, and framed accomplishments displayed around his office. Women get asked loaded questionsI recently turned 40 and have called New York City home for the better part of my adult life. AdvertisementThe author wants to see the narrative change after women say they're not married.

Persons: Christina Pensa, —, wasn't, I'm, they're, Christina, I'd Organizations: Service, New York City, Center, Psychology Locations: New York City, Manhattan, New York, Patagonia

☆ I'm in my late 30s, unmarried, and not looking for anyone's sympathy
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( Christina Pensa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. I wasn't prepared, however, for the covert line of questioning into my personal life. Glancing at the top of my résumé, my interviewer made note of the Manhattan neighborhood I lived in. I'm already feeling juvenile compared to the family photos, #1 Dad mug, and framed accomplishments displayed around his office. AdvertisementThe author wants to see the narrative change after women say they're not married.

Persons: —, wasn't, I'm, they're, Christina Pensa, Christina, I'd Organizations: Service, Business, New York City, Center, Psychology Locations: Manhattan, New York, Patagonia

☆ People are using AI to talk to dead celebrities like Marilyn Monroe. Not everyone is excited about it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Kenneth Niemeyer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

South By Southwest attendees got to speak with a Marilyn Monroe AI chatbot. But critics say celebrities who can't consent should not be used in AI recreations. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said previously that he thinks AI celebrities will become popular. AdvertisementLast year, Robin Williams's daughter, Zelda, said that she found AI recreations of her father's voice to be "personally disturbing." AdvertisementSoul Machines partnered with Authentic Brands Group — which acquired the rights to Marilyn Monroe's intellectual property in 2018 — to create the AI Marilyn, according to Deadline.

Persons: Marilyn Monroe, —, Kim Kardashian, Mark Zuckerberg, Meta, Tom Brady, Kendall Jenner, Naomi Osaka, Chris Paul, Charli D'Amelio, Israel Adesanya, Roy Choi, Dwayne Wade, Zuckerberg, Marilyn, Marilyn chatbot, Maureen Lee Lenker, Robin Williams's, Zelda, Williams, Marva Bailer, Bailer, Marilyn Monroe's, Elvis Presley, Muhammad Ali, Shaquille O'Neal, David Beckham Organizations: Southwest, Service, Kanye West, SXSW, Federal Trade Commission, Machine, Machines, Fox News, Authentic, Brands, Fox Locations: United States

☆ Kyrsten Sinema is still sitting on over $11 million in campaign cash — and she could easily use it to fuel her post-Senate life
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

At the end of January, the Arizona senator reported holding nearly $10.6 million cash on hand in her campaign account and another $466,000 in her leadership PAC. AdvertisementNow, it's far from clear what will happen to those "resources" — Sinema's campaign did not respond to Business Insider's request for comment last week on the matter. There are a few different ways this could play out if Sinema decides to keep a "zombie PAC" running. Elizabeth Warren and Michael Bennet once introduced a bill to crack down on "zombie PACs." Advertisement"A lot of people use that to stay in the game because a leadership PAC is kind of a slush fund.

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☆ Jimmy Kimmel called out Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' snub and awkwardly came on to Ryan Gosling in his 2024 Oscars monologue
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-10 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewJimmy Kimmel took the stage at the 96th Academy Awards to host the show for the fourth time, and called out "Barbie" director Greta Gerwig's snub in his opening monologue. Then, Kimmel walked out on the stage to Dua Lipa's "Dance the Night," which is featured on the "Barbie" soundtrack. Kimmel then called "Barbie," which scored eight Oscar nominations, the "biggest movie of the year." After the uncomfortable moment, he pointed out Robbie and Ryan Gosling, who are nominated for best actress and best actor.

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☆ Pope Francis' 'white flag' comment is met by criticism from Ukraine and allies
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-10 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

In an interview recorded last month with Swiss broadcaster RSI and partially released on Saturday, Francis used the phrase "the courage of the white flag" as he argued that Ukraine, facing a possible defeat, should be open to peace talks brokered by international powers. "How about, for balance, encouraging Putin to have the courage to withdraw his army from Ukraine? Peace would immediately ensue without the need for negotiations," Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski responded with a post on X, formerly Twitter. His post on X appeared to compare the pope's comments to calls for "talking with Hitler" while raising "a white flag to satisfy him." Matteo Bruni said that the journalist interviewing Francis used the term "white flag" in the question that prompted the controversial remarks.

Persons: Pope Francis, Francis, Putin, Radek Sikorski, Sikorski, Adolf Hitler, Andrii, Hitler, Matteo Bruni, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Sviatoslav Shevchuk, Shevchuk Organizations: RSI, Vatican, NATO, Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Locations: Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Vatican, Swiss, Kyiv, Moscow, Ukrainian, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, Kharkiv, Sumy, New York City, Russian, Bucha, St

☆ This CEO wants to kill the résumé
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-03 | by ( Tim Paradis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Sundaram, now CEO at Applied, is making it her mission to kill the résumé — or at least diminish its role in hiring. Sundaram wants other leaders to follow suit because our work bios — and even job experience — aren't always good predictors of who will succeed in a role. The company might use only five or six questions per test to help identify suitable job candidates. When employers do want to see a résumé, Applied can use AI to strip away information about gender and ethnicity. For her part, Sundaram expects AI will change how so many people work that job candidates' employment histories might often reflect a smorgasbord of experiences.

Persons: —, Khyati Sundaram, Sundaram, résumé, — aren't, résumés, SHL, Marlene Dunne, Dunne, Aaron Cleavinger, Cleavinger, we'll Organizations: Service, JPMorgan, Business, SHL, Murdoch Locations: résumés

☆ Bey and Tay save the movies! AMC says 'literally all' of its Q4 revenue growth was from their concert films.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AMC owes Taylor Swift and Beyoncé — big time. CEO Adam Aron says 'literally all' of AMC's revenue growth in Q4 was from their concert films. To that end, it is no surprise that our praise for Taylor Swift and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has no limit." And it wasn't just AMC that benefited from "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" and "Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé." Aron said that the concert films made up one-ninth of Q4 box office earnings across the entire industry domestically.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Adam Aron, —, Aron, Beyoncé Knowles, Carter, clamoring Organizations: AMC, Service, Beyoncé

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