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☆ Passengers endured a 9-hour flight to nowhere after a Boeing 777 developed a problem over the Atlantic
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A British Airways plane turned around midway through a 10-hour journey. AdvertisementA British Airways plane turned around while halfway across the Atlantic Ocean, meaning passengers endured a nine-hour flight to nowhere. "We're sorry for the delay in our customers' travel plans after their aircraft experienced a minor technical issue," a British Airways spokesperson told Business Insider. It was not the first time in recent months that BA passengers have suffered a flight to nowhere. AdvertisementIn June, a Boeing 787s turned around after flying 2,300 miles to Canada's Newfoundland after a technical problem was detected.

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☆ I went back to work as a personal trainer 5 weeks after giving birth. We needed the money, and I pushed past my pain.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Sarah Bregel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

My partner went back to work a few days after our baby was born, and I did the same after a few weeks. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . My partner went back to work a few days after I gave birth. We needed the moneyAs a young couple who had only just been starting out in their careers, of course, we needed the money. "Everyone does this," I'd tell myself.

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☆ Tom Hanks says he's in "better shape" at age 68 than in his 30s. He can take care of himself now his kids have grown up.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Tom Hanks said he is in "better shape" at age 68 than he was in his 30s. Hanks said that he found it hard to play the younger version of his character. AdvertisementTom Hanks said he's in "better shape" at age 68 than he was in his 30s, because he has more time to focus on his health than he did when he was raising a family. Hanks told Entertainment Tonight of the difficulties of playing the younger version of his character. Related Video"I think I'm in better shape now.

Persons: Tom Hanks, Hanks, —, he's, Forrest Gump, Robert Zemeckis, Robin Wright, it's Organizations: Service, Entertainment, Radio Times

☆ Miu Miu is hot right now — and Prada's chic sibling is helping it buck the luxury slowdown
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

This was largely due to the success of its sister brand, Miu Miu. AdvertisementPrada Group is defying the luxury slowdown thanks to its Miu Miu brand. Miu Miu products, like its micro skirt, have a cult following among Gen Z consumers. Related stories"Likewise, Miu Miu would probably not be experiencing this type of growth today if it hadn't been part of a larger group," Bonini added. In a note to clients on Wednesday, Bernstein analyst Luca Solca said that the brand's current trajectory "confirms our view that the market is underappreciating the growth that Miu Miu can generate in the next 12 to 18 months."

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☆ Mark Zuckerberg flexes that Meta's cluster of Nvidia H100 chips is bigger than the competition
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Mark Zuckerberg says Meta's Llama 4 AI models are training on the biggest GPU cluster in the industry. During Meta's earnings call, he said the cluster is "bigger than 100,000 H100s." A lot of computing power is going into training Meta's forthcoming Llama 4 AI models — more than anything currently offered by the competition, according to Zuckerberg. Zuckerberg added in the earnings call Wednesday that Meta's Llama 4 models will have "new modalities, capabilities, stronger reasoning" and be "much faster." Meanwhile, Musk tweeted earlier this week that xAI will soon double its cluster size in the coming months to 200,000 H100 and H200 chips.

Persons: Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, —, Mark Zuckerberg's, Zuckerberg, I've, Hopper, Aravind Srinivas, Srinivas, didn't, Musk, xAI Organizations: Service, Nvidia, Meta Locations: Meta

☆ Wealthy sports fans can now put money into investments tied to their favorite leagues
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Kelly Cloonan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

High-net-worth sports fans can now invest in an index of companies tied to their favorite league. AdvertisementSports fans with money to spare can now reap returns from their favorite leagues thanks to a new investment offering from Morgan Stanley. The Parametric Custom Core Sports League strategy is a portfolio that allows high-net-worth fans to invest a minimum of $250,000 in an index of companies tied to major sports leagues. The offering involves 13 of the biggest sports leagues, from the NFL and NBA to the US Open and Formula 1. Last year, Goldman Sachs unveiled a new unit of dealmakers to pitch investments in teams and stadiums to wealthy clients.

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☆ Democrats are beating Republicans in voter enthusiasm, even as swing-state polls show tight race
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Democrats have a big enthusiasm advantage over Republicans in the 2024 election, per Gallup. But polling in key swing states continues to show a tight race between Harris and Trump. AdvertisementWith just five days to go until Election Day, Democrats appear to have a significant advantage over Republicans when it comes to voter enthusiasm. Just before the 2012 election, Republicans boasted a 12-point enthusiasm advantage over Democrats, but Mitt Romney still lost to Obama. AdvertisementThough a better measure than voter enthusiasm, polling also has its pitfalls.

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☆ Ukrainian troops fighting on Russian soil have an advantage they've never had in this war
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Sinéad Baker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Ukrainian troops in Russia have an advantage that they haven't had before in this war. Being on foreign soil means less pressure to defend and more strategic options, war experts say. AdvertisementUkrainian troops fighting on Russian soil have a kind of flexibility in combat that they haven't had before in this war. Ukrainian forces surged into the southwestern Russian region of Kursk in August, and at the peak of the incursion, they held about 500 square miles. AdvertisementAlberque said that in Kursk, Ukraine could ask itself: "Where can we actually defend?

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☆ I've toured many colleges with my sons. I recommend visiting this one place on every campus to see if the school is the right fit.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

We learned that visiting the dining hall is the best way to see if a kid will fit in on campus. AdvertisementAfter perfecting that college essay and building an impressive transcript, the college tour is the next step in choosing the best school for a student's continuing education. While some school narrowing is accomplished during applying, few students pick their future alma mater without ever stepping on a campus. No one is saying that the college dining hall resembles the Plastics ruling North Shore High School's seating chart. AdvertisementLooking around and finding people who share a common perspective can make the transition from high school to college smoother.

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☆ I tried and ranked store-brand frozen pizzas from Costco, Whole Foods, and Wegmans. My favorite reminded me of the version I make at home.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Ted Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I compared frozen pizzas from Costco, Whole Foods, and Wegmans. I wouldn't go out of my way to pick up the Costco or Wegmans options again. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementAs a picky eater growing up, I went through a phase where I practically lived on microwaved frozen pizza. To find out which supermarket's frozen pizza deserves a spot in my freezer, I bought house-brand pepperoni options from Costco, Wegmans, and Whole Foods.

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☆ I left my Big Tech job to bootstrap my own business. I went from making nearly $300,000 to not paying myself a salary.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Pooja Shah | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In October 2023, Soni Mehra left her Big Tech job to focus on her own home decor business. I was accustomed to working with larger teams in Big Tech, so I've had to get used to balancing multiple tasks. Thankfully, I can rely on savings from my prior Big Tech roles. I no longer make the same salary as I did in Big Tech, but still prioritize spending money on things my partner and I value, like travel. People ask me if I'd ever return to Big Tech.

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☆ Big Tech's vanishing perks have left employees to face a stark new reality
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In today's big story, Big Tech is pulling back on the freebies for its employees . The perks help recruit and retain talent and keep employees working at the office. Some Amazon employees aren't buying it. It's not all bad news for Amazon employees, though. Some Amazon employees support Jeff Bezos' controversial WaPo decision.

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☆ As Diwali begins, these 4 Indian stocks are set to rise over 30%, analysts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Amala Balakrishner | In Amala-Balakrishner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The new year is commencing with most sectors — and stocks — being overvalued, according to Kotak's analysts. Here are four buy-rated Indian stocks with over 30% potential upside that analysts are betting on this Diwali. Kotak has a 12-month target price of 2,140 Indian rupees ($25.45) on the stock, implying around 40.8% potential upside. Other factors in its favor include regulatory tailwinds promoting recycling and the formalization of reverse charge mechanism on metal scrap, Kotak's analysts wrote in a Sept. 30 note. "SHK['s] tiny relative to global majors, but its technical capabilities are reputable," Kotak's analysts wrote in their Sept. 30 re-initiation report.

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☆ Boeing union endorses sweetened contract deal after nearly 7 weeks on strike
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Boeing union workers have been on strike for nearly 7 weeks due to a dispute on wage increases. The planemaker proposed a new deal that includes a 38% pay increase over 4 years, the union said. Union leaders said it is recommending workers to approve the deal on Monday. AdvertisementBoeing union leaders are endorsing a sweetened contract offered by the airplane maker, signaling an end to a nearly seven-week strike that put a halt to the company's manufacturing operations. The union said it is endorsing the contract and recommends that its members approve the deal during Monday's vote.

Persons: —, Jay Timmons Organizations: Union, Service, Boeing, International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers, Workers, IAM, National Association of Manufacturers, Bank of America, Puget Locations: Pacific, America, United States

☆ I'm a dietitian on the Mediterranean diet. After visiting Greece, I'm incorporating these 5 foods into my meals at home.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Lauren Manaker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I'm a dietitian on the Mediterranean diet, and I recently went to Greece for the first time. I've never really thought to have salad for breakfast, but I'm going to do it at home now. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementI've been following the Mediterranean diet for years. Luckily, I recently took my first trip to Greece, where the Mediterranean diet is just a way of life.

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☆ OpenAI is taking a page out of Big Tech's playbook by reportedly building its own chips
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

OpenAI is reportedly teaming up with Broadcom and TSMC to build custom AI chips, per Reuters. OpenAI could have its custom chips by 2026 but is reportedly dropping plans to build its own fabs. AdvertisementBuilding custom AI chips has long been the preserve of a select few tech companies — but OpenAI might be about to join the party. AdvertisementOpenAI's move, which will also reportedly see it incorporate AMD chips into its supply mix, means it would reduce its dependency on Nvidia, the market leader for AI chips. While it's unclear how much OpenAI's reported chip-building push will cost, creating custom AI chips doesn't come cheap.

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☆ Peloton brings in Ford exec who helped create Apple Fitness+ to lead its turnaround effort
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Mary Hanbury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The struggling fitness company is in the midst of a turnaround effort. Stern was most recently president of Ford Integrated Services and previously held a VP role at Apple. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The struggling fitness company said Thursday that Peter Stern, currently president of Ford Integrated Services and previously a VP at Apple, will be taking the helm on January 1. AdvertisementPeloton said in a statement announcing the news on Thursday that Stern was cofounder of Apple Fitness+, a subscription service for workout videos.

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A recent court filing included six decks MrBeast's team made to pitch brands like GM, Ford, and LG. As in most media pitches, MrBeast's team focused on his audience demographics, scale, and splashy content to woo brands. In each deck, MrBeast's team shared metrics like subscriber and follower counts, monthly views, and unique viewers to showcase the scale of his YouTube empire. Advertisement"The Next Generation Is Not Watching TV," the MrBeast team wrote in many of the pitches. Keep reading for more details from MrBeast's pitch deck for General Motors, dated February 2023.

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☆ 10 of the most haunted restaurants in the US
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Priyanka Rajput | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Haunted restaurants offer a unique dining experience. Yelp identified some of the most haunted restaurants in the US based on customer reviews. AdvertisementIf you're looking for a distinct dining experience this Halloween, these haunted restaurants, with their spooky histories, serve some delectable dishes with a side of terror. To help diners find the most haunted restaurants in the US, Yelp identified businesses with high ratings and comments featuring ghost sightings. Related Video How America's largest buffet survived the death of all-you-can-eatsHere are 10 of the most haunted restaurants in the US, according to Yelp.

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☆ 'The Golden Bachelorette' star Joan Vassos explains why she took sex off the table for Fantasy Suites week
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

"The Golden Bachelorette" star Joan Vassos opted for no physical intimacy during Fantasy Suites week. AdvertisementPrior to making her debut as the first-ever Golden Bachelorette, Joan Vassos decided on one non-negotiable for Fantasy Suites week: no sex with any of her suitors. In a departure from the usual Fantasy Suites experience, the Golden Bachelorette reveals that she's not going to be physically intimate with any of the contestants. 'The Golden Bachelorette" star Joan Vassos with contestants Guy, Pascal, and Chock. New episodes of "The Golden Bachelorette" premiere on Wednesdays on ABC and stream the next day on Hulu.

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☆ A Gen Xer was tired of balancing 2 jobs and earning under $50,000 a year so he went back to school. The decision 'changed his life,' he said.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Lloyd Morgan was struggling to make ends meet working multiple jobs and earning under $50,000. Now he's working in local politics and earning $78,500 annually. Morgan decided he had to try something different. In recent years, some people have decided college isn't worth it due to the cost of higher education and job opportunities for workers without degrees. To be sure, a college degree doesn't guarantee a higher-paying job.

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☆ Early SpaceX workers got stuck overnight on an ocean barge with a toxic spaceship, new book reports
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

SpaceX workers got stuck on a barge with a spaceship full of toxic fuel in 2010, a new book reports. After the Dragon spaceship's first flight, a SpaceX crew retrieved it from the ocean. A Dragon spaceship approaches the International Space Station with astronauts on board in 2021. That's why SpaceX workers immediately checked for leaks, according to the book. The Dragon spaceship went on to become a staple of NASA's programming, transporting supplies and astronaut crews to and from the International Space Station.

Persons: —, Eric Berger, Elon Musk, Berger, Musk, Kevin Mock, Keegan Barber, Mock, Roger Carlson, Berger's, It's Organizations: SpaceX, Service, NASA, Ars Technica, International, International Space

Census data released on October 17 indicates that New York recorded the highest rate of people moving out of all 50 states. Business Insider calculated each state's net moving rate by comparing the number of people who moved into and out of each state per 1,000 people. The states people move out of the mostOf all 50 states, New York ranks last with a net moving rate of -9.23. But because of its larger population and the greater number of movers into the Golden State, California's net migration rate lands right after Louisiana's. North Dakota — which has about 780,000 residents to New York's 20 million — had the highest net migration rate at 17.55.

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☆ Starbucks will add 'guardrails' to app in effort to streamline mobile ordering
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Starbucks wants to curb chaotic and complex mobile orders. CEO Brian Niccol announced that "common sense" guardrails will soon be put on app customizations. CEO Brian Niccol said the coffee chain will implement "common sense guardrails" on app orders in the coming months as part of the company's effort to separate the pick-up process from in-store orders. Mobile orders make up more than 30% of transactions at Starbucks stores, he said. Niccol said the company is also prioritizing a new sequencing algorithm that enables accurate pickup times for mobile orders to avoid overwhelming the cafés.

Persons: Brian Niccol, —, customizations, Niccol, Diana Frost, Kraft Heinz Organizations: Starbucks, Service, Mobile

☆ Apple earnings live updates: Wall Street watching for AI updates around iPhone, consumer-spending guidance
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Apple's stock is up about 19% in 2024. Apple's earnings results can have knock-on effects for the many public companies that supply it with components for its iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers. Investors will also extrapolate what Apple's results could mean for consumers' financial health. Apple stock is up about 19% year-to-date, slightly behind the S&P 500's gain of about 22%. Check in for live updates on Apple's earnings results throughout the day.

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