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Microsoft is betting big on AI and spending billions to create tools like its flagship Copilot assistant. But now, some of the people working on the tools are wondering if it's worth the hype.

Organizations: Microsoft

Limos used to be the snazzy way of moving around town, but now luxury transportation is being redefined. Here's what happened to the limo and what's replacing it.

Persons: Limos

Many Americans are concerned about the risk of political violence in a tight race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. But attacks and intimidation surrounding the elections aren't new. We take a look at such incidents in the US, from the present day to the 1800s.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump

☆ How Qatar Airways makes 200,000 fresh meals every day
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Havovi Cooper | Mark Adam Miller | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

We visited the massive catering facility of Qatar Airways, named the "airline of the year" in 2024 by Skytrax, to see how chefs use fresh ingredients to prepare complicated meals from scratch.

Organizations: Qatar Airways

The Supreme Court is facing a legitimacy crisis, with over half of Americans disapproving of its handling of its job. What caused this decline, and can reforms restore its credibility?

☆ How Elon Musk is reshaping American politics
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Havovi Cooper | Erica Star Domena | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Elon Musk isn't a politician by trade. But the business mogul and tech billionaire has become a growing force in the 2024 US elections, especially after endorsing Republican candidate Donald Trump. In a video podcast, reporters from Politico and Business Insider take a closer look at how he's shaping politics through his enterprises, from Starlink to X.

Persons: Elon, Donald Trump Organizations: Politico Locations: Starlink

The US presidential election is almost here — but how long will it take before we know whether Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump won the race? Senior politics reporter John Dorman breaks it down.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, John Dorman

Melinda French Gates is dipping her toes into politics. Here's how she moved on from her past marriage with Bill Gates to head a philanthropic organization seeking to increase women's power.

Persons: Melinda French Gates, Bill Gates

From government investigations to labor disputes and a custody battle, Elon Musk has a lot to lose in court. Here's the tea on Musk's lawsuits. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account?

Persons: Elon Musk Organizations: Business

President Joe Biden announced he would not seek re-election, and he endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account?

Persons: Joe Biden, Kamala Harris Organizations: Business

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Organizations: Business

AI stocks are taking off. Here's everything you need to know before investing in this emerging technology sector.

Workers in the Indian city of Meerut toil away in dangerous workshops to make a simple household item: scissors. But the centuries-old industry is struggling to survive, because cheaper scissors from China are flooding the market.

Locations: Indian, Meerut, China

A large container ship crashed into a Maryland bridge near one of the largest ports on the US East Coast. Two people have been rescued amid an ongoing search for survivors. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account?

Organizations: US, US East Coast, Business Locations: Maryland, US East

☆ Putin Wins Another 6 Years As Russia Votes in Presidential Election
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-19 | by ( Erica Star Domena | Havovi Cooper | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

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Eight thousand troops perform military exercises like hauling artillery, deploying attack helicopters, and parachuting into Alaska's Arctic tundra. Here's a closer look at their training and who they're preparing to battle. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account?

Organizations: Business

The 2024 presidential election is looking to be a Trump vs. Biden rematch. Our reporter debunks six common misconceptions surrounding the two candidates on topics like policy positions and personal backgrounds.

Persons: Biden Organizations: Trump

☆ How Super Tuesday Could Shape Trump, Biden, and Haley's Future
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Erica Star Domena | Havovi Cooper | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

March 5 marks Super Tuesday. The day can make or break the GOP primary for Donald Trump or Nikki Haley and reaffirm Joe Biden's footing in the race. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account?

Persons: Donald Trump, Nikki Haley, Joe Organizations: Business

We demo the new $3,500 Apple Vision Pro. Here's why these tech goggles could be the future of computing — but may not be worth the price.

Organizations: Apple Vision

Donald Trump faces several trials that could threaten his chances at presidency in 2024. We break down each case and whether he can still run if he's convicted and sent to prison.

Persons: Donald Trump

The Bangladesh economy relies heavily on its leather sector, which employs nearly a million people. But the industry is also poisoning many of them. We followed a worker to see how he's risking his life and barely getting by. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.

Organizations: Business Locations: Bangladesh

Nikki Haley has a fighting chance against Donald Trump as she rallies women voters ahead of the South Carolina GOP primary, which could help turn the tide. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account?

Persons: Nikki Haley, Donald Trump Organizations: South, GOP, Business

Tunnels have run under Gaza for decades. But when Hamas took over, the underground network expanded into what Israel calls its biggest military threat. We decoded the long history of the Gaza tunnels to find out what makes it so hard to destroy.

Persons: Israel Locations: Gaza

Millions of people in Pakistan are trapped at brick kilns paying off debts that mysteriously keep growing. We followed one family's journey out.

Locations: Pakistan

Experts say there has been an unprecedented number of fake claims about the Israel-Hamas war circulating online. Bellingcat's open-source investigators showed us how they find out the truth.

Locations: Israel

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