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Mark Cuban is among the richest people in the US, with an estimated net worth of $5.7 billion. He's earned his fortune through business deals including the $5.7 billion sale of Broadcast.com. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementMark Cuban, 66, is one of the wealthiest people in America, with an estimated net worth of $5.7 billion, according to Forbes. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Mark Cuban, He's, — Organizations: Service, Forbes, Business Locations: Dallas, America

KARACHI, Pakistan, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Pakistani ecommerce logistics startup Rider, backed by YCombinator, is looking into acquiring BlueEx (UNIV.PSX) the only listed Express Courier Logistics Company in Pakistan, it told Reuters on Thursday. "We are carving out and acquiring the e-commerce logistics business which currently operates under the brand name BlueEx. This is not an acquisition of Universal Network System Limited as a whole," said Salman Allana, founder and CEO of Rider. If the transaction goes through, this will be the first acquisition of a listed company by a startup, and the first major acquisition of a company listed on Pakistan's Growth Enterprise Market (GEM) board at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PAKS.PSX). While Rider has not disclosed the transaction value, it claims the acquisition will make Rider the third largest player in the ecommerce logistics space.

Persons: Salman Allana, Rider, Allana, Ariba Shahid, Michael Perry Organizations: Express Courier Logistics Company, Reuters, Venture, Universal Network System, Pakistan Stock Exchange, GEM, YCombinator, Global Founders Capital, Flexport, i2i Ventures, Fatima, Ventures, Soma, Rebel Fund, Thomson Locations: KARACHI, Pakistan, Karachi

Throughout world history, strikes have made substantive changes to better working conditions. AdvertisementAdvertisementSince 1156 BC, there has been some form of protest demanding better wages and working conditions for workers. Most recently, the Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists have joined the ranks of impactful strikes throughout time. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe strikes are just the latest in a long line of worker protests spanning centuries. Here are a handful of the largest, most powerful strikes in world history.

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☆ 10 Things in Tech: Joe Biden has tried ChatGPT, Silicon Valley goes sober, and leaked Shopify audio
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-05 | by ( Diamond Naga Siu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

And Silicon Valley is catching on, too. My colleague Samantha Stokes did a deep dive into the growing trend of techies avoiding alcohol. Silicon Valley goes sober. My colleague Samantha Stokes examined this growing trend in Silicon Valley and gives some insight into the drying industry. In other news:Screenshot of Hot Chat 30002.

☆ 6 ways to support Muslim coworkers who are fasting during Ramadan
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-23 | by ( Allana Akhtar | Marguerite Ward | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

For many Muslims, Ramadan means abstaining from food and drink while at work. So, how can non-Muslim colleagues be supportive, while also not accidentally making a micro-aggression toward someone who is observing Ramadan? At one office where Nasr worked, a boss privately asked her if she needed any special accommodations while observing Ramadan. Most Muslims use the Arabic phrase "Ramadan Mubarak," which translates to "have a blessed Ramadan" or "happy Ramadan, to greet each other. Plus, there are many other reasons why Muslims don't fast, like during illness or travel.

☆ Inside the life of Bill Gates' daughter Jennifer, an elite equestrian who stands to inherit 'a minuscule portion' of her father's $106 billion fortune
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-21 | by ( Britney Nguyen | Allana Akhtar | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Gates graduated from Stanford University in 2018. Thibault Camus/AP ImagesShe earned a degree in human biology and took a year off to focus on her equestrian passion before going to medical school. She told Sidelines Magazine her childhood pediatrician inspired her to pursue medicine. She said in a February 2021 Instagram post that her parents also sparked her passion for medicine. Source: CNN, Business Insider, Sidelines Magazine

☆ Bill and Melinda Gates: Here's a look inside their 27-year marriage, from meeting at work, to spending $45 billion on philanthropy, to their 2021 divorce
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-09 | by ( Áine Cain | Allana Akhtar | Azmi Haroun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, announced he and his wife, Melinda, divorced in 2021. The two ran the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which had an endowment of $49.8 billion in 2019. "After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have made the decision to end our marriage," Bill Gates said in a tweet. Bill and Melinda Gates had been married since 1994, raised three kids, were worth $130.5 billion, and ran a namesake philanthropic enterprise boasting a $49.8 billion endowment. Here's a look at the marriage between Bill and Melinda:

☆ The oldest woman alive says she made it to 115 years old — surviving both World Wars and the 1918 flu pandemic — by avoiding 'toxic people'
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-27 | by ( Allana Akhtar | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Guinness World Records confirmed Spanish resident María Branyas Morera as the world's oldest person. Research has indicated toxic relationships can impact mortality and cause health problems. Guinness World Records confirmed María Branyas Morera, 115, as the world's oldest person on January 19. She lived through both World Wars and the 1918 flu pandemic before retiring in a nursing home 22 years ago. "I think longevity is also about being lucky," Morera said, according to Guinness World Records.

☆ A dermatologist says she puts sunscreen on before getting gel nails with a UV lamp — and thinks you should too
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-27 | by ( Allana Akhtar | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A board-certified dermatologist said doctors still don't know the risks UV lamps used for gel manicures pose. Gel manicures only expose the skin to UV light for a short time, but frequent exposure may have long-term consequences. The dermatologist said to wear sunscreen and fingerless gloves to limit your UV light exposure. Similarly, a previous study published in JAMA in 2014 suggested the carcinogenic risk from UV lamps is too small to stop people from getting their nails done. Consider bringing fingerless gloves and sunscreen to the nail salonApplying sunscreen to your fingers and hands can help protect them from UV exposure.

☆ A cosmetic dermatologist says he's seeing 'Ozempic face,' or gaunt cheeks from taking the buzzy weight loss drug
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( Allana Akhtar | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A cosmetic dermatologist explained why he coined the term "Ozempic face," named after the buzzy weight loss drug. He treats "Ozempic face" by inserting fillers to revolumize the face, but said too many injections can create an unnatural look. Rapid weight loss causes skin saggingDr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, a board-certified endocrinologist, said "Ozempic face" is a result of rapid weight loss, not the drug itself. The weight-loss drug causes overall fat loss, so every part of the face loses fat, like around the temple or jaw line. Treating "Ozempic face" requires injecting fillers to add volume to the whole face, not just the cheeks.

☆ A plastic surgeon says he's seeing 'Ozempic face,' or gaunt cheeks from taking the buzzy weight loss drug
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( Allana Akhtar | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A plastic surgeon explained why he coined the term "Ozempic face," named after the buzzy weight loss drug. He treats "Ozempic face" by inserting fillers to revolumize the face, but said too many injections can create an unnatural look. Rapid weight loss causes skin saggingDr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, a board-certified endocrinologist, said "Ozempic face" is a result of rapid weight loss, not the drug itself. The weight-loss drug causes overall fat loss, so every part of the face loses fat, like around the temple or jaw line. Treating "Ozempic face" requires injecting fillers to add volume to the whole face, not just the cheeks.

☆ Inside the life of Bill Gates' daughter Jennifer, an elite equestrian who stands to inherit 'a minuscule portion' of her father's $103 billion fortune
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-21 | by ( Britney Nguyen | Allana Akhtar | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

☆ Some Olaplex users say their hair broke and fell out after using the TikTok-famous luxury hair brand. Experts question a connection to the products.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( Allana Akhtar | Alex Bitter | Sindhu Sundar | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

Insider interviewed 10 former Olaplex users who voiced concerns about Olaplex on social media and in emails to Insider. Asked about the symptoms that the Olaplex users experienced, an Olaplex spokesperson told Insider: "We take each and every customer inquiry very seriously. Aftering switching to a drugstore brand of hair products, she said she saw an immediate reduction in hair loss. Keannia Johnson said her hair fell out and turned straw-like in texture after using Olaplex products. She started using Olaplex products in April.

Founders in their 20s get a lot of media attention, but research suggests most founders are older. But the data on successful entrepreneurs says otherwise: The average age of business founders is around 40 years old, according to research by Pierre Azoulay, a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. And a 50-year-old founder is approximately twice as likely to experience a successful exit, meaning the startup is acquired or goes public, compared with a founder at age 30, according to Azoulay's analysis of 2.7 million founders between 2007 and 2014. What's more, the average age of a unicorn founder is 34, according to venture capital partner Ali Tamaseb's 2021 book Super Founders: What Data Reveals About Billion-Dollar Startups. Here are other successful people who found success later in life.

The perfect way to start an email, especially when writing to a stranger, is to keep it simple. Here's how to start an email the right way. She told Insider — by email, of course — that she usually writes an initial draft in a conversational tone and then self-edits. The process helps her write emails faster. Of course, the perfect way to start an email will depend on who you're writing to, but in general when you're writing a business email to someone you don't know well or at all, they said there's one safe choice — and a bunch you should usually avoid.

In some cases, they received refunds after reporting problems with hair breakage and loss to Olaplex. "Our products are thoroughly tested both in-house and in independent third-party laboratories and we remain confident in the evidence showing that Olaplex products are safe and effective." It's difficult to know just how many refunds Olaplex has issued. "A lot of this is breakage that came up after using Olaplex," she tells viewers. She said she visited a dermatologist, who diagnosed her with psoriasis and eczema, and suggested she switch to hypoallergenic hair products.

A top reason people quit their jobs is because of toxic workplace cultures, per MIT. Elon Musk's recent "extremely hardcore" ultimatum is an example of bad leadership. If you don't quit, there are some ways to mend your relationship like trying to find common ground. "A bad boss won't just jeopardize your career growth — they'll also negatively impact your personal life," says Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert, author, and leadership coach. It's important to know whether you've got a bad boss on your hands so you can "take measures to mitigate the stress and own greater power in the relationship" as soon as possible, she adds.

☆ 15 signs you're about to get a job offer
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Áine Cain | Allana Akhtar | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Job offers are tricky — you never want to get your hopes up too much. At the same time, there are a number of subtle signs that good news will be coming your way soon. Job offers can be an ideal stepping stone to better opportunities and a brighter future. "While you can never be certain, and you definitely don't want to get your hopes up prematurely, there are certainly signs that might hint that you're about to get some good news," he told Business Insider. Here are the signs an offer might be coming your way.

☆ How to write an email subject line that catches a hiring manager's attention
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( Marguerite Ward | Allana Akhtar | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Your email subject line could determine if a hiring manager will even consider your resume. This is especially relevant now for thousands of Americans who were recently laid off. To make your email stand out, keep your subject line short, specific, and personalized. A bad subject line can land your important note in the trash, while a well-crafted one increases open rates, a 2019 study published in Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal showed. Insider spoke with career experts including Amanda Augustine and Dmitri Leonov to learn their secrets on crafting the perfect email subject line.

☆ Everything you need to know about Parler, the right-wing social media platform Kanye West is planning to buy
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | by ( Allana Akhtar | Britney Nguyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Kanye West, now known as Ye, is in talks to buy right-wing social media platform Parler. Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is entering a deal to buy right-wing social-media platform Parler, which launched in 2018. Meanwhile, Trump's platform Truth Social had 8,956,693 visitors, and Gab had 12,806,464 visitors, per Similarweb's analysis. What's on the Parler app? In February, Trump launched the Truth Social social media platform 13 months after being kicked off Facebook and Twitter after the January 6 Capitol riot.

☆ Elon Musk reportedly goes on 'exploratory journeys' and likes to show friends a chart of the benefits of MDMA and mushrooms over alcohol
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Grace Kay | Allana Akhtar | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Elon Musk likes to discuss the benefits of MDMA and mushrooms with friends, The New York Times reported. The billionaire likes to share a chart that shows MDMA and psychedelic mushrooms are healthier than alcohol use, one person who Musk shared the chart with on vacation told the publication. For the past 20 years, Musk has attended nearly every Burning Man festival — often accompanied by his younger brother, Kimbal Musk, the Times reported. Researchers have not compared health benefits from alcohol and psychedelic mushrooms head-to-head. Apple founder Steve Jobs previously touted the practice of microdosing on psychedelic drugs, such as LSD or psilocybin mushrooms in order to promote creativity.

☆ 29 people who became highly successful after age 40
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-10 | by ( Allana Akhtar | Marguerite Ward | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Founders in their 20s get a lot of media attention, but research suggests most founders are older. Insider rounded up successful people who did not get recognition until their 30s, 40s or later. In fact, the average age of business founders hovers around 40, according to research conducted by MIT professor Pierre Azoulay, who analyzed 2.7 million people who founded companies between 2007 and 2014. Azoulay found a founder at age 50 is approximately twice as likely to experience a "successful exit," meaning they get acquired or go public, compared to a founder at age 30, the research found. Writer Harry Bernstein authored countless rejected books before getting his first hit at age 96.

☆ Cool girls don't drink alcohol anymore
▼ + stars: | 2021-11-06 | by ( Allana Akhtar | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Young women are using Instagram and TikTok to show others you can be both "cool" and sober. Alcohol alternative drink sales rose this year, on the heels of the "trendy" sober curious movement. Young women like Gomez are on a mission to prove it's "cool" not to drink, and ditching alcohol can even help women achieve self-care and empowerment. Plus, CBD-infused drinks — like ultimate cool girl Bella Hadid's Kin brand — promise a similar buzz without impairing your health or decision-making. Gomez's drink-less Instagram could have an aspirational effect: You can be a cool girl like her — if you don't drink.

☆ Sex workers who earn thousands on OnlyFans say it's unclear how the company will enforce its 'disgusting' porn ban — and some may leave the platform because of it
▼ + stars: | 2021-08-20 | by ( Kat Tenbarge | Allana Akhtar | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Sex workers told Insider that they were "angry and confused" about the change. "The large majority of sex workers on the platform are surviving payout to payout," Cole, 20, told Insider. Some OnlyFans creators said they believed the news media and competing companies were pushing the narrative that OnlyFans would ban porn to make money off OnlyFans' creators. Some OnlyFans creators are looking to new platforms for sex workOnlyFans is far from the only platform that allows sex workers to earn money through subscriptions. "I don't think that misalignment will ever be something that profits sex workers in the long run."

☆ Monday is Presidents Day. These are 19 financial perks of being the president of the United States.
▼ + stars: | 2021-02-12 | by ( Allana Akhtar | Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Joe Biden was sworn into office on January 20 as the 46th US president. Biden gets to enjoy luxurious benefits that come with the highest office in the United States. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Yet one perk they don't enjoy? "Presidents don't get vacations — they just get a change of scenery," Nancy Reagan once said.

Persons: Joe Biden, Biden, —, Nancy Reagan Organizations: Service, House, Business Locations: United States

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