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☆ Insider Today: Asia's superpower clash
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-09 | by ( Matt Turner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The latest to get in on the act: Tesla, which is selling a $450 bottle of mezcal on its website. The election result was a blow to Modi, who has governed India for a decade with an increasingly firm grip. India watchers expect the country's new government to move slower on some issues following the surprise election result. NvidiaGoing up against Nvidia is generally considered a pretty bad idea for startups in Silicon Valley. But Silicon Valley often thrives when true technologists keep hacking away at something they believe in, even if everyone else thinks it's dumb.

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☆ OpenAI is facing controversy. Again.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In today's big story, we're looking at the latest controversy to embroil OpenAI amid a difficult few months for the startup . Their takeaway was simple: OpenAI wants to have it both ways regarding how it's perceived about safety and commercialization. It's structured as a "capped-profit" company governed by a nonprofit, and Altman doesn't hold equity directly in OpenAI. The result, the VC told me, is people feel OpenAI is talking out of both sides of its mouth. It doesn't help that some OpenAI employees joined when that split was closer to 80/20 and favored safety over business, they added.

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☆ Golden Age for Rich Renters: Deals Make It Better Than Buying a Home
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( James Rodriguez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

The result is that class A units account for more than half the apartment market, compared with one-third in the early 2000s, according to Moody's Analytics. High-end apartments that offer amenities up the wazoo — and rent breaks, to boot — represent a tantalizing alternative to the for-sale market right now. But as with all good things, the golden age for America's wealthy renters must also come to an end. Nations told me she still hoped to buy a home one day. "I know how challenging it is to rent in Nashville, especially on your own," Nations told me.

Persons: Emily Nations, she's, Nicole Bachaud, Rich, Joel Sanders, Sanders, Doug Ressler, David Brasington, Ressler, they're, — Organizations: Trinity, cabana, Nations, Analytics, University of Cincinnati, Census Locations: Nashville, downtown, Nations, New York, Salt Lake City, Atlanta, America, Houston, Austin, Phoenix, Charlotte, North Carolina, Raleigh , North Carolina, Tampa , Florida

☆ As a parent, I make the most of work trips to turn them into vacations. I schedule lunches instead of dinners so I can sleep.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Elliott Harrell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

On a recent work trip to New York City, I had dinner with my boss. It was a far cry from what work dinners used to look like when I traveled. My first business trip was a sales conference in San Diego in 2009. For the next 10 years or so, every time I took a business trip, I reveled in all of the late-night activities. Swapping business dinners for lunches still means I get dedicated face time with people, but it also means that I can enjoy a break from parenthood while I'm away.

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☆ Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Sunrun, Costco, Arm, Fox, Robinhood, Airbnb & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Here are Thursday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Goldman Sachs reiterates Sunrun as buy Goldman said it's sticking with its buy rating following earnings on Wednesday. " JPMorgan reiterates SolarEdge as overweight JPMorgan said it's sticking with its overweight rating following earnings on Wednesday. " Citi reiterates Airbnb as buy Citi said it's standing by its buy rating on shares of Airbnb following earnings on Wednesday. JPMorgan reiterates Instacart as overweight JPMorgan said it's sticking with its overweight rating on shares of Instacart following earnings on Wednesday. Bank of America reiterates Apple as buy Bank of America said it's sticking with its buy rating following data showing App Store strength.

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☆ A creator made 5 figures with a dating podcast and quit her job to focus on her side hustle full-time. She breaks down her income from brand deals, sponsored events, and more.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Shriya Bhattacharya | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Most nights, you'll find Ariana Nathani in the middle of a crowded bar, surrounded by young people waiting to meet her. In 2019, she launched a dating podcast called "Drinks First," where she would interview anonymous singles about their dating preferences and history. She promotes the podcast and posts food and lifestyle content on her personal TikTok and Instagram accounts, too. She has an upcoming event with the dating app Bumble, which is paying her $5,000 to host an event at the restaurant Ketchy Shuby. Outside Drinks First, Nathani has built her own brand as a food and lifestyle creator.

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☆ The billionaire's calendar
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

What the rest of us consider small talk at work, Gen Zers have rebranded as "corporate flirting." In today's big story, we're unpacking all the far-flung places and high-end events billionaires visit and attend throughout the year. But by early 2024, there will likely be more Gen Zers working full-time than baby boomers. It commemorates when the "Guinness World Records" book became the best-selling book of all time in 2004. It commemorates when the "Guinness World Records" book became the best-selling book of all time in 2004.

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☆ Hollywood actors' strike leaves San Diego Comic-Con light on star power
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-19 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Visitors and cosplayers at a poster at San Diego Comic-Con. At San Diego Comic-Con that percentage can be as high as 40%, industry experts told CNBC. Representatives for San Diego Comic-Con did not immediately respond to CNBC's request for comment. More than HollywoodOf course, San Diego Comic-Con isn't just about celebrity talent hawking their newest, nerdiest content. Wilder, who is attending his first San Diego Comic-Con this year, is also a panelist at the event for the X-Men Fandom Panel.

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☆ The couple mistakenly charged $29,994 for one Uber ride says the issue is resolved. But they won't take an Uber again.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-08 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Douglas Ordonez and Dominique Adams were mistakenly charged nearly $30,000 for an Uber due to a currency conversion error. Then I checked my bank account and that's when I saw the 29,000 US dollar charge," he told Insider. Ordonez and Adams say they usually charge Uber rides to their credit cards, but charged this ride to their debit card by accident. Altura Credit Union and Uber did not immediately respond to requests for comment for this story. The couple say it's unclear whether Altura Credit Union or Uber resolved the matter because they say their communications with both were patchy.

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☆ I dropped out of college to live out of my car. My lifestyle has taught me more than college ever could.
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-01 | by ( Robert French | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Since then, I've built far more skills and become far more independent than I could've in college. So I dropped out and decided to live out of my car instead. It became clear to me that college was not preparing me to be an independent adultFor me, college was basically summer camp. There are national grasslands, national forests, and huge tracts of unused scrubland managed by various federal agencies. I've gained a lot from being voluntarily homelessDon't get me wrong; it's lousy to live out of your car for many reasons.

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☆ Walmart customers and employees can now play pickleball for free at dozens of courts across the US. Here's how to sign up.
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-06 | by ( Ben Tobin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Walmart is partnering with a racket-sports booking platform to create access to pickleball courts. Walmart did not respond directly when asked who is paying for use of the pickleball courts, only reiterating that it is "offering 125,000 court reservations." And on the website link to book courts, Walmart advertises its "favorite" pickleball supplies. How to reserve a free pickleball courtTo book a pickleball court through the partnership, Walmart employees and customers can go to www.breakthelove.com/x/walmart and select a court and time in their area. Walmart employees can access the comped reservations by entering a code on the booking platform.

☆ Google workers tell Sundar Pichai “don’t be evil” while conducting layoffs.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-21 | by ( Diamond Naga Siu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

While I daydream about getting my culinary education partially comped too, let's dive into today's tech. Googlers tell CEO Sundar Pichai: "Don't be evil." But more than 1,400 Googlers asked their CEO to continue the spirit of the adage by handling layoffs better. They cited Ukraine as an example and urged Pichai to offer extra support for workers who hold work visas. Today, Vice Media is scrambling for a buyer, and its future will likely be determined in the coming months.

☆ Ex-Trump CFO Allen Weisselberg begs for leniency as he's sentenced to 5 months for Trump Org tax fraud
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-10 | by ( Jacob Shamsian | Laura Italiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Top Trump money man Allen Weisselberg sentenced to five months in Trump Org tax-dodge scheme. He testified in a monthlong tax crimes trial against the Trump Organization, which was found guilty. The former Trump Organization chief financial officer had overseen a decade-long scheme that allowed top executives to dodge hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxes. Along with charges against Weisselberg, the Manhattan district attorney's office brought charges against the Trump Corporation and the Trump Payroll Corporation, two of the entities that comprise the Trump Organization. Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesWeisselberg's plea came after months of pressure from the Manhattan district attorney's office.

☆ Flight delays and cancellations will likely impact millions of Christmas travelers. What to do when your airline experiences disruptions.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-20 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

The National Weather Service has warned of a strong winter storm expected to affect holiday travel. But, some airlines offer to rebook on their website or mobile app and waive any fees, so it's sometimes easier to make changes online than in person. Carriers offering both are Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines, according to the DoT dashboard. It never hurts to request a meal or hotel during flight disruptions, and you might get lucky with a goodwill gesture from the carrier. For example, in the case of a winter storm, it's likely many passengers will end up stranded in random cities across the US.

☆ James Corden says drama over restaurant ban is 'silly' because he did nothing wrong
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( Minyvonne Burke | Minyvonne Burke Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

James Corden said the drama surrounding his brief ban from the famed New York City restaurant Balthazar is "silly" because he has not done anything wrong. "I haven’t done anything wrong, on any level,” Corden said in an interview with The New York Times to promote his new Amazon Prime Video mini-series "Mammals." It’s certainly beneath your publication," he told The New York Times. One report said Corden showed a hair to an apologetic restaurant manager and demanded "another round of drinks this second." During his interview with The New York Times, Corden pointed out a customer who "curtly" returned the eggs she ordered.

☆ A travel planner for the ultrawealthy shares what goes into organizing $800,000 trips to exclusive locations
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-13 | by ( Mark Ellwood | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Jules Maury is the head of Scott Dunn Private, an ultraexclusive division of a luxury travel firm. She was raised in a wealthy family and learned how to plan luxury trips by taking them herself. Jules Maury was 12 when she made her first hotel booking. She handles trips for the world's wealthiest people along with a team of four travel advisors and six booking specialists. But even an expert travel planner lacks some knowledgeMaury still relishes the chance to travel, and she spends much of the year on the road, often attending luxury travel shows like ILTM in Cannes or Pure in Marrakech.

☆ Diplo just comped the meals of 100 people at Chipotle using his Chipotle Celebrity Card. Here's what that is and how to get one.
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-04 | by ( Britney Nguyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Diplo recently comped the meals of 100 people at Chipotle using his Celebrity Card. The personalized card grants unlimited Chipotle for a year, and can be renewed annually. While it's called the Celebrity Card, Chipotle superfans and other notables are also considered for the card. AdvertisementA lucky group of 100 Chipotle-goers had their orders comped last week thanks to Diplo, who used his "Chipotle Celebrity Card" to pay for their meals. The DJ went viral on TikTok after sharing a video of himself using the exclusive card to cover their orders.

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☆ Insider Life: Digital nomad invasion — 'Free' Botox — Tiffany revival
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-16 | by ( Jordan Parker Erb | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

As "digital nomads" flock to far-flung destinations to set up shop, they're leaving a negative impact in their wake. Set JetAn aviation firm is giving travelers a taste of the high life by offering private-jet flights for as low as $450. For the first time in a decade, the Las Vegas Strip has a new casino — and this one is a $4.3 billion crypto-friendly resort. Resorts World Las Vegas, which opened June 24, has tech-forward amenities like "cashless wagering," and a tunnel that connects it to the Las Vegas Convention Center via Teslas. This summer, well-off travelers are turning to nature — and everything from luxury campsites to Gucci are jumping on the trend.

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