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☆ Wings and guacamole top best Super Bowl food deals this year — but brace yourself for beer prices. Here's what to buy and what to skip
  + stars: | 2023-02-11 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: 1 min
Buy: Chicken wingsThanks to an increase in chicken supply this year from poultry farmers, the cost per pound for wings has decreased significantly from 2022. According to the Wells Fargo report, whole chicken wings are going for an average of $2.65 a pound, down from $3.38 a year ago. "Consumers and restaurant operators will find the supply of chickens at the highest level since the beginning of 2019," Michael Swanson, Wells Fargo's chief agricultural economist, wrote in the report.
☆ These 6 CEOs are taking pay cuts to prevent more layoffs and fight tough times as industrywide reductions persist
  + stars: | 2023-02-05 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: 1 min
Apple CEO Tim CookCook at Code in 2022. Jerod Harris/Getty Images for Vox MediaApple CEO Tim Cook is taking a 40% pay cut in 2023, bringing his annual target salary to $49 million for the year, per documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in January. The executive requested the pay reduction himself, coming on the heels of recent controversy surrounding his hefty salary. In 2022, Apple investors were urged to vote against Cook's nearly $100 million pay package by a shareholder advisory firm. The SEC filing references "concern" over Cook's total annual compensation in 2021 and 2022, noting the 2023 reduction comes amid "balancing shareholder feedback, a desire to continue to create meaningful performance and retention incentives, and Mr. Cook's support for changes."
☆ New AI tool lets you replace pictures of your ex with images of red flags and snakes
  + stars: | 2023-02-03 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +2 min
Picsart debuted a new AI tool that allows user to replace photos of their ex. The tool can swap images of former flames with anything, including snakes, red flags, and baguettes. Picsart, a photo and video editing company, debuted a new artificial intelligence-powered feature that allows users to replace images of former flames with everything from red flags to snakes. Called "AI Replace My Ex," the tool lets users swap images "with virtually anything" and "in just a few seconds with no design skills required," per Picsart. To make the swap, Picsart users can upload a photo, select the ex in question, hit "AI Replace," and then describe a replacement image.
☆ Google just developed an AI model that creates music from text prompts — but the company won't be releasing it anytime soon
  + stars: | 2023-01-29 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +3 min
Google announced it developed an AI bot that generates music based on text descriptions. The tech giant is ramping up its AI efforts after issuing a "code red" following the explosion of ChatGPT. In a research paper published Thursday, Google researchers described MusicLM as "a model generating high-fidelity music from text descriptions such as 'a calming violin melody backed by a distorted guitar riff.'" Per the study, identifiable existing songs were found in approximately 1% of examples, pointing to potential copyright infringement. The study also notes the technology's existing limitations, including the use of negations and temporal ordering used in text prompts, as well as vocal quality.
☆ Amazon will start charging Prime members up to $10 in delivery fees on grocery orders under $150
  + stars: | 2023-01-27 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +2 min
Amazon is adding delivery fees on all grocery orders under $150, the company announced Friday. "This service fee will help keep prices low in our online and physical grocery stores," Amazon said on Friday. The company previously offered free delivery on all grocery orders over $50. Specifically, Amazon will tack on a delivery fee of $3.95 for orders between $100 and $150, $6.95 for orders between $50 and $100, and $9.95 for orders under $50, per the email. Previously, Amazon Prime members could get free delivery on all orders over $50.
☆ Buyers of mini cinnamon Fireball bottles thought they contained whisky - turns out they don't, lawsuit claims.
  + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +3 min
A new lawsuit claims Sazerac is misleading consumers that its 99 cent "Fireball Cinnamon" product contains whisky. The product, which debuted in 2020, contains malt liquor flavored to taste like whisky. The suit claims the company created the "overall misleading impression" that it contains whisky. "It's not actual Fireball Cinnamon Whisky. It's a malt-beverage version called simply Fireball Cinnamon.
☆ Employees are checked out at work more than ever — and it doesn't matter it they're remote, hybrid, or onsite, Gallup study finds
  + stars: | 2023-01-25 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +3 min
The drop spans demographics and work styles, including remote, hybrid, and onsite. Americans are reporting higher than ever levels of dissatisfaction and malaise at work, a new Gallup poll found. At the same time, 18% of American workers said they actively disengaged at work, an increase of 2% from 2021. "The real fix is this simple: better leaders in the workplace," Clifton wrote. Great managers help colleagues learn and grow, recognize their colleagues for doing great work, and make them truly feel cared about.
☆ Super Nintendo World opens in Los Angeles next month with a Mario Kart-themed ride, gigantic Bowser statue, and Princess Peach cupcakes — take a look inside
  + stars: | 2023-01-22 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: 1 min
Guests were invited to a preview of the park on January 13, where they wandered around what looks like a Super Mario Bros. game come to life. Guests explore during a preview of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios in Los Angeles, California, on January 13, 2023. Chris Delmas/AFP via Getty Images
☆ New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern's resignation shows burnout is still going strong. Here's how to know when you're there and why calling it quits might be the right thing.
  + stars: | 2023-01-21 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +6 min
The resignation of New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern is shedding light on burnout among top global leaders. "I no longer have enough in the tank to do the job justice," Ardern said on Thursday. Insider spoke to experts to discuss how to identify burnout and when quitting might be the best option. Here's how to assess burnout and recognize when it might be time to hit the road, according to experts. "The reality is that burnout really happens in the shadows.
☆ A Massachusetts high school hasn't been able to turn off the lights for more than a year and a half, costing taxpayers thousands
  + stars: | 2023-01-19 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +3 min
"We are very much aware this is costing taxpayers a significant amount of money," a school official told NBC. Approximately 7,000 lights inside Minnechaug Regional High School have remained on since August 24, 2021, when the software operating the lighting system failed, NBC News reported. Part of the issue was that ownership of the software company changed several times after the initial installation, according to NBC. But the new owner, Reflex Lighting, said it couldn't send contractors until the following year due to the pandemic. "And yes, there will be a remote override switch so this won't happen again," Paul Mustone, president of Reflex Lighting, told NBC.
☆ Sex, art theft, and privacy: Lensa exploded overnight — and now the avatar app is dealing with public backlash. Here's what you should know.
  + stars: | 2023-01-16 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +6 min
Lensa is facing criticism since the AI app exploded in popularity at the end of 2022. The Lensa app is behind those avatars. LensaAllegations of stealing from artistsJust as quickly as Lensa avatars became ubiquitous online, allegations of theft and warnings from artists also emerged. The law community "would welcome additional guidance from policymakers and courts when it comes to protecting consumers in connection with AI," Torres said. "The flood of Lensa avatars feel cheap and overwhelming," Pilat said in a statement shared with Insider.
☆ Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin will not attend Sunday game after cardiac arrest despite previous reports, but says he wants 'to be out there with them!'
  + stars: | 2023-01-15 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +2 min
Damar Hamlin is not attending the Buffalo Bills game on Sunday, despite prior reports. A source told the AP Hamlin is expected to attend the game, but later said "plans may have changed." The player confirmed on Twitter shortly before kickoff he is "supporting from home." Fellow Bills safety Matt Milano shared images of the player smiling and shaking hands with a teammate on his Instagram story. Hamlin's Saturday return to Orchard Park comes after he spent more than a week in the hospital in critical condition.
☆ Toyota says it plans to transform older cars into eco-friendly models to reduce carbon emissions, as the carmaker faces increased criticism for EV hesitancy
  + stars: | 2023-01-15 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +3 min
Toyota plans to convert older cars into eco-friendly models by updating parts, the AP reported. CEO Akio Toyoda announced the effort at an industry event in Tokyo on Friday, per the AP. Toyota has been reluctant to produce EVs due to high costs and concerns about lack of demand. Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda said the company plans to use a "conversion" strategy that involves transforming older cars into more sustainable models by replacing certain parts, the Associated Press reported. At the time, Toyota also pledged to make all models in its Lexus line electric in the US, China, and Europe by 2030.
☆ Lebanon, Maine — where the winning Mega Millions lottery ticket was sold — is a small town for 'woodsy introverts' with just over 6,000 residents near New Hampshire
  + stars: | 2023-01-14 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +3 min
Maine just sold its first winning Mega Millions ticket for a whopping $1.35 billion. The ticket was sold at a gas station in the small town of Lebanon. "There is not much around, but it is a quiet little town in Maine," they wrote on the site. Hometown Gas & Grill in Lebanon, Maine. A total of 1,250 retailers sell lottery products in the state, and each business receives commissions and bonuses, per the Maine Lottery.
☆ Saks Fifth Avenue proposes casino at NYC flagship, as competition for gaming licenses in the city heats up
  + stars: | 2023-01-14 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +3 min
Saks Fifth Avenue has placed a bid to build a casino on the upper floors of its flagship store. Saks is one of several major companies vying for just three available casino licenses in the city. "The Saks Fifth Avenue flagship store is a staple of one of the most iconic streets in Manhattan," the source told Insider. "It is of particular importance to us that we continue to invest in the vibrancy and spirit of Fifth Avenue itself." A rendering of the Saks Fifth Avenue casino lobby.
☆ The bizarre reason Ronzoni is no longer making its beloved tiny pastina pasta
  + stars: | 2023-01-14 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +3 min
Ronzoni is discontinuing its popular tiny-star-shaped pastina pasta this month. "Unfortunately, our long-term supplier informed us that they would no longer be making Ronzoni Pastina as of January 2023." "Your passion for Ronzoni fuels our passion to deliver for you," Ronzoni wrote. "We haven't given up, but as of today we can no longer offer Ronzoni Pastina to our customers. Thank you for your understanding and trust in Ronzoni pasta."
☆ A former CVS nurse practitioner is suing the company after it fired her for refusing to prescribe birth control and Plan B for religious reasons
  + stars: | 2023-01-13 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +4 min
A former CVS employee in Texas is suing the company after it fired her for refusing to give out birth control. The suit claims the company granted her "religious accommodation" until it reversed the policy in August 2021. The suit claims CVS previously granted Strader religious accommodation so that she was not required to give out birth control at the MinuteClinic where she worked in Keller, Texas. Currently, six states — Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Mississippi, and South Dakota — allow pharmacists to refuse to dispense birth control pills or Plan B for religious reasons. Strader's suit follows similar legal action taken by CVS nurse practitioners in Virginia and Kansas, who also claim the company fired them for refusal to provide birth control to customers.
☆ Pepsi is replacing Sierra Mist with Starry — a new lemon-lime soda designed to rival Sprite and win over Gen Z
  + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +3 min
PepsiCo is replacing Sierra Mist with Starry, a new lemon-lime soda. Starry has a "more balanced, cleaner, crisp finish than Sierra Mist," a spokesperson told Insider. The beverage serves as a fresh opportunity to compete with market leader Sprite. PepsiCo said Starry will soon debut a national television campaign and appear at major sports and entertainment events as well. But whether Starry's flavor packs enough punch to compete with Sprite, only time will tell.
☆ Rent the Runway is now selling secondhand luxury clothes on Amazon from 35 designers including Tory Burch and Kate Spade.
  + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +3 min
Rent the Runway is now selling secondhand luxury goods on Amazon. Rent the Runway CEO Jenn Hyman said the collaboration will foster "incredible brand awareness." As part of a collaboration with Amazon Fashion, the rental company is offering lightly worn styles from more than 35 brands, including Diane Von Furstenberg, Tory Burch, and Kate Spade. The partnership also will feature items from the RTR Design Collective, clothes from emerging designers sold exclusively for Rent the Runway, the company announced on Thursday. The Amazon collaboration will join existing resale retail partnerships Rent the Runway currently has with Saks Off Fifth and ThredUp.
☆ Fisher-Price issues second recall for Rock 'n Play sleepers after reports of 8 additional infant deaths since the product was pulled from shelves in 2019
  + stars: | 2023-01-11 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +3 min
Fisher-Price issued a recall reminder for Rock 'n Play sleepers after eight additional deaths. "We now know of approximately 100 infant deaths in the Rock n Play, including eight that happened after the recall was announced. " "I urge all stores, including online marketplaces, to review the products being donated or listed and stop all recalled products from being sold." Since the 2019 and 2021 recalls, the CPSC has worked with companies and the federal government to improve product safety on infant sleep products. In 2022, Congress passed The Safe Sleep For Babies Act, which bans the sale of all inclined infant sleep items, effective November 12, 2022.
☆ Coinbase and Amazon are slashing thousands of workers, as a wave of layoffs continues into 2023. Here's the full list of major US companies making cuts.
  + stars: | 2023-01-10 | by ( Bethany Biron | Samantha Delouya | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +1 min
Coinbase and Amazon are the latest to be hit by a wave of layoffs at big US tech companies. The companies are cutting thousands of employees in total. Sign up for our newsletter for the latest tech news and scoops — delivered daily to your inbox. Coinbase is the latest tech giant to lay off hundreds of workers. According to data cited by the Journal from Layoffs.fyi, a site that's been tracking layoffs since the start of the pandemic, tech companies slashed more than 150,000 in 2022 alone — compared to 80,000 in 2020 and 15,000 in 2021.
☆ Ronzoni is no longer making its beloved tiny pastina pasta and fans are really not OK: 'What am I supposed to do without the lil stars'
  + stars: | 2023-01-08 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +3 min
"Unfortunately, our long-term supplier informed us that they would no longer be making Ronzoni Pastina as of January 2023." What am I supposed to do without the lil stars," one Twitter user wrote. "Your passion for Ronzoni fuels our passion to deliver for you," Ronzoni wrote. "We haven't given up, but as of today we can no longer offer Ronzoni Pastina to our customers. Thank you for your understanding and trust in Ronzoni pasta."
☆ Walmart removes 'KKK' men's hiking boots from website after pressure from civil rights organization
  + stars: | 2023-01-08 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +2 min
Walmart removed a pair of boots from its website that had "KKK" written on the tongue. "We thank Walmart for dropping an online listing for oddly/poorly named 'KKK' boots," CAIR said. The retailer dropped the shoes from its website after it was flagged by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a grassroots civil rights and advocacy group. "We thank Walmart for dropping an online listing for oddly/poorly named 'KKK' boots after we brought this to their attention earlier today," CAIR said in a press release. In 2020, Walmart pledged to improve diversity within its workforce, and donated $100 million to create a center for racial equity.
☆ An 82-year-old Walmart cashier finally retires after TikToker helps raise more than $100,000 in online donations
  + stars: | 2023-01-08 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +3 min
TikToker Rory McCarty helped raise more than $100,000 so an 82-year-old Walmart employee could retire. Butch Marion, of Cumberland, Maryland, was finally able to retire after receiving a check for $108,682 in online donations from GoFundMe. His initial post introducing Marion, shared on Dec. 16, garnered more than 3.3 million views. McCarty wrote on the GoFundMe page that he was inspired after seeing a video of a fellow TikToker raising money for another older Walmart employee who wasn't financially able to retire. "I wanted to help this navy veteran to live the remainder of his years traveling to see his kids in Florida," McCarty wrote on GoFundMe.
☆ Online mental health company uses ChatGPT to help respond to users in experiment — raising ethical concerns around healthcare and AI technology
  + stars: | 2023-01-07 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +6 min
A digital mental health company is drawing ire for using GPT-3 technology without informing users. Koko co-founder Robert Morris told Insider the experiment is "exempt" from informed consent law due to the nature of the test. "The participants should have given informed consent and this should have passed through an IRB [institutional review board]." A women seeks mental health support on her phone. Beatriz Vera/EyeEm/Getty ImagesChatGPT and the mental health gray areaStill, the experiment is raising questions about ethics and the gray areas surrounding the use of AI chatbots in healthcare overall, after already prompting unrest in academia.
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