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☆ Economist Paul Krugman defends Harris' price-gouging plan — but 'Shark Tank' star Kevin O'Leary calls it a 'horror film'
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-23 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. What works is to flood the market with supply: lots of oil means lower oil prices, lots of labor means lower labor prices, lots of whatever means lower prices — it's a simple supply and demand curve. Obviously, this is a populist political gesture — a way to offer something to voters upset about high food prices. Krugman noted that many states including Texas have laws banning businesses from overcharging for essentials like food and fuel during disasters.

Persons: —, Kamala Harris, Harris, Lindsay Owens, Donald Trump, Mark Zandi, Kamala, Dave Ramsey, It's, cramp, Kevin O'Leary, there's, That's, There's, O'Leary, it's, Kamala Harris's, Gus Ruelas, Paul Krugman, I've, Richard Nixon, Nicolas Maduro, Krugman, Brian Cornell, Cornell Organizations: Service, Democratic, Business, Federal, CBS, Republican, York Post, Fox, Netflix, Fox News, Laureate, Princeton, New York Times, CNBC Locations: York, America, Cuba, Venezuela, North Korea, Soviet Union, Texas, overcharging

☆ 'The Crow' reboot was 16 years in the making. It's finally out, and critics say it's 'tedious' and 'unfathomably awful.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-23 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewIt took 16 years to make "The Crow" reboot, but now it's finally out, critics say the Bill Skarsgård-fronted comic book movie is "repulsive" and "unfathomably awful." "The Crow" was finally released on Thursday, and the reviews are terrible. The Guardian's Benjamin Lee described the reboot as "unfathomably awful," and criticized Skarsgård and Twigs' performance. However, that isn't always the case — especially for comic book movies. AdvertisementUnfortunately, "The Crow" appears to fall into that category rather than reaching the heights of the beloved 1994 movie.

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☆ Here are 3 ways analysts say China could blockade Taiwan
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-23 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Annabelle Chih/Getty ImagesA quarantine or, taking things a step further, blockade of Taiwan has long been discussed by Chinese military planners and various officials and experts as an option for China to achieve unification with Taiwan. The first, an all-out kinetic blockade, is the harshest option and is very closely aligned with Chinese military doctrine. AdvertisementIn this situation, China would potentially be relying primarily on the force presence provided by its navy and air force. A screen grab captured from a video shows the Taiwan army conduct military exercise following China's large-scale joint military drill around Taiwan. TAIWAN Military News Agency, Ministry of National Defense, R. O. C. / HANDOUTIt's unclear if Taiwan's military could stand against major Chinese military operations, especially if the US and its allies don't come to its aid.

Persons: —, Annabelle Chih, Lai Ching, Lai's, Feng Hao, GAO Organizations: Service, Center for Strategic, International, Business, CSIS, US Department of Defense, Taiwan, Theater Command, PLA, China Military, Anadolu, Getty, TAIWAN Military News Agency, Ministry of National Defense, Washington, People's Liberation Army Locations: Taiwan, China, Kaohsiung, Beijing, Taiwan Strait

☆ Harry Potter didn't 'save the world' at the end of the series, and the last sentence of the book is proof
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-23 | by ( Indira Martinez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewHarry Potter is lauded as the brave and successful hero of his titular fantasy series, but what actually changed after he defeated Voldemort? The real evils plaguing the Wizarding World cut deeper than one powerful villain. And based on Harry's thoughts right after the Battle of Hogwarts, his actions didn't get to the root of the issue. In the Wizarding World, house-elves are imprisoned and forced to do manual labor despite the fact that wizards could easily accomplish those tasks using, you know, magic. Unsurprisingly, 19 years later, wizard supremacy is alive and wellThe "Harry Potter" series ends with a flash-forward to 19 years later.

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☆ What to know about the twisted ending of Zoë Kravitz's new thriller 'Blink Twice,' starring Channing Tatum
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-23 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Read previewWarning: Major spoilers ahead for "Blink Twice." "Blink Twice," a new psychological thriller cowritten and directed by Zoë Kravitz, is stuffed with twists and turns. Naomi Ackie as Frida and Adria Arjona as Sarah in "Blink Twice." Just as Stan is about to shoot Frida, Sarah hits him in the head with a massive rock and kills him. "Blink Twice" is in theaters now.

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☆ 5 promises Elon Musk made about the Cybertruck that never happened
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-14 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewThe Cybertruck has changed a lot since Elon Musk first unveiled it in 2019. Here are some of the Cybertruck features that Musk has promised over the years but which failed to materialize:Advertisement1. A $39,900 price tagWhen Musk first unveiled the Cybertruck in 2019, he said the cheapest version would cost $39,900, with more advanced variants costing $49,900 and $69,900. 500-mile rangeMusk also said in 2019, the most advanced tri-motor version of the Cybertruck would have a 500-mile range. Anadolu/Getty ImagesOne of the most eye-catching promises Musk made about the Cybertruck is that it would be able to float and serve as a boat for short periods.

Persons: —, Elon Musk, Tesla's, Musk, Tesla, It's, Cyberquad Musk, it's, Cybertruck, Wes Morrill Organizations: Service, Elon, Business, Anadolu, Getty

☆ One of Ukraine's main goals in invading Russia appears to be working
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-14 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Ukraine's invasion of the province of Kursk last week took Russia by surprise. Analysts told Business Insider that one of Ukraine's core aims in the operation is to divert Russian troops from the front line in Ukraine. Related storiesIt said that Russia could be diverting troops from units in Donetsk intended to relieve or reinforce front-line units. BI has been unable to confirm reports of the redeployments, and it is unknown exactly how many Russian troops may have been diverted to fight Ukraine's Kursk incursion. AdvertisementFor months, Ukraine's forces have been losing ground to Russia in a grinding war of attrition.

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☆ The US naval presence around the Middle East is getting a firepower boost. Here are the warships already there and what's on the way.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Facing this possibility, the Pentagon has deployed a number of military assets to the Middle East this month to defend Israel and US troops in the region. When these forces arrive on station, they will join a wide range of existing naval capabilities in the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean that were already deployed in response to various conflicts and crises. AdvertisementAdditionally, two destroyers — USS Bulkeley and USS Roosevelt — have been in the area for several weeks. Warships in transitA MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter flies next to the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln on August 2. The coming Lincoln strike group consists of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and the destroyers USS Spruance, USS Stockdale, USS Frank E. Petersen, and USS O'Kane.

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☆ Google's big Pixel event was sure giving OpenAI vibes
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Google may have taken Sam Altman's apparent dig at its event "aesthetic" into consideration. Google's Made By Google Pixel event featured dim lighting and a simple setup with wood in the background. The event aesthetic draws a sharp contrast from Google I/O and the Made By Google event last year. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. The OpenAI CEO made the apparent dig about the vibe of Google's I/O event back in May, and the tech giant seems to have switched up its event staging for its most recent Made By Google event, which took place Tuesday.

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☆ Ukraine is extending its record of flipping the script on Russia through innovation and audacity
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewFor months, Ukraine had been on the back foot in its war against Russia, with the Kremlin's forces slowly winning control of new territory. But last week, Ukraine turned the dynamic of the war on its head, launching an audacious incursion into Russia's Kursk province. However, the training provided by Ukraine's Western allies gave Ukraine the capacity to surprise and outmaneuver Russia. It's unclear exactly how Ukraine managed to take Russia by surprise with its Kursk attack. Military experts said that Ukraine had also exploited the sluggishness and rigidity of Russian military commanders, who scrambled to devise an effective response to the attack.

Persons: —, Vladimir Putin, It's, Russia's, Jacob Parakilas, they've, it's Organizations: Service, Russia, Kremlin, Business, Black, Rand Corp, Soviet, Economist, Forbes, New York Times, Military Locations: Ukraine, Russia's Kursk, Russia, Russian, Ukrainian, Soviet, Donbas, Crimea, Kyiv, Kursk

☆ What went disastrously wrong in Laxman Narasimhan's 17 months as CEO of Starbucks
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewLaxman Narasimhan is stepping down as CEO of Starbucks, just 17 months after he assumed the role in March 2023, the coffee giant announced on Tuesday. Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol will take over in September, with current CFO Rachel Ruggeri serving as interim CEO until then. Narasimhan's time at the head of the company had been tainted by falling sales, union clashes, and activist investors. Its former CEO keeps attacking the companyHoward Schultz, who led Starbucks for over 23 years, is not afraid to share his views on company management. In Starbucks' press release addressing the leadership change, Schultz didn't acknowledge Narasimhan's time at the company.

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☆ George Clooney is 'irritated' that Quentin Tarantino apparently claimed he isn't a movie star
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewGeorge Clooney is friends with his "Wolfs" costar Brad Pitt, but when it comes to Pitt's collaborator Quentin Tarantino, he's okay not playing nice. "He did some interview where he was naming movie stars, and he was talking about you, and somebody else, and then this guy goes, 'Well, what about George?' Related storiesTarantino has, however, criticized the lack of movie stars in this day and age more generally, particularly with the "Marvel-ization" of Hollywood. "But they're not movie stars. Tarantino has also praised Pitt as "one of the last remaining big-screen movie stars" in a 2022 interview with GQ.

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☆ Everything we know about "Daredevil: Born Again," where creepy villain Muse will join the MCU
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read preview"Daredevil: Born Again" is giving Charlie Cox the chance to return as blind lawyer-turned-vigilante Matt Murdock, several years after the Netflix "Daredevil" series was axed. "Daredevil: Born Again" introduces the serial killer, Muse. AdvertisementThis confirms that Daredevil will face off with Bullseye again after their brutal conflict in "Daredevil" season three. "Daredevil: Born Again" releases on Disney+ in March 2025. Marvel Studios/DisneyThe D23 2024 panel for the series confirmed that "Daredevil: Born Again" starts streaming on Disney+ in March 2025.

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☆ Tom Cruise jumped off a stadium at the Paris Olympics closing ceremony. Here are his 11 best stunts of all time, ranked.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Tom Cruise does his own stunts and it's remarkable what he's been able to pull off. He also jumped off the roof of the Stade de France to mark the end of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . He started to do a lot of his own stunts when appearing in action blockbusters like "Top Gun," "Mission: Impossible," and "Minority Report."

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☆ Ukraine exposed Russia's sluggish military command with its Kursk invasion, analysts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewRussian military commanders are facing criticism over their botched response to Ukraine's audacious incursion into Russia's Kursk region. In a Telegram post on Friday, Russian military expert Vladislav Shurygin said that Ukraine had exposed serious problems with Russia's command. The Russian military has made slow but incremental progress in its campaign in the Donetsk region of east Ukraine recently, tempering criticism. Ukraine's Kursk incursion, though, has renewed questions about the effectiveness of Russia's military command, which, according to a March Congressional report, is often excessively rigid and slow to react to developments. AdvertisementThe Russian military is still attempting to drive back the Ukrainian invasion, with reports of fighting in the towns of Tolpino and Obshchy Kolodez.

Persons: —, Vladimir Putin, Vladislav Shurygin, Sergei Markov, Markov, Putin, Rainer Saks, Ukraine's Organizations: Service, Business, Kremlin, CNN, Washington Post Locations: Russia's Kursk, Ukraine, Kursk, Russian, Russia, US, Estonian, Donetsk, Ukraine's Kursk, Tolpino

☆ Marketers are living in an AI advertising minefield
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Lucia Moses | Lara O'Reilly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

This issue was on full display at the Olympics, where Google face-planted with an ad for its Gemini AI tool. "There seems to be this fundamental misunderstanding of what we should be using AI for," said Iain Thomas, who cowrote a book on AI, "What Makes Us Human?," and is a founder of Sounds Fun, an agency that helps marketers harness AI. To date, 575 companies have bought ads to market AI products in 2024, up from 186 in all of 2023. "In the same way, I wouldn't trumpet that my new product was designed in Photoshop, so why would I talk about how my product was designed using AI? One of the top-performing US ads of 2023 came from Adobe, which ran a spot featuring a girl using AI to create a birthday card.

Persons: Iain Thomas, Sora, Josh Campo, Razorfish, Matt Rebeiro, Iris, Rebeiro, System1, Dove, Microsoft's, chatbot —, Thomas, JLo Organizations: Service, Olympics, Google, Business, Sounds, Washington State University, of Hospitality Marketing, Management, Yahoo, Publicis Media, YouTube, Enterprises, Adobe, Cadbury Locations: MediaRadar

☆ Elon Musk initially said the Cybertruck would cost from $39,900. Now, you can't buy it for much less than $100,000.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The cheapest Cybertruck available right now is $100,000. Tesla quietly removed the option to order planned cheaper versions of the pickup. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementWhen Elon Musk first unveiled Tesla's Cybertruck in 2019, he touted the futuristic pickup as a competitor to the Ford F-150 with a starting price of $39,900. Tesla has quietly removed the option to preorder the rear-wheel and all-wheel drive versions of the Cybertruck, according to an archived version of its website.

Persons: Tesla, —, Elon Musk, Tesla's Organizations: Service, Ford, Business

☆ AI's big marketing problem: People don't want to hear about it
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Lucia Moses | Lara O'Reilly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Advertisers love talking about AI, but they face a big problem: consumers are suspicious of the tech and don't want to be bombarded with messaging about it. This issue was on full display at the Olympics, where Google face-planted with an ad for its Gemini AI tool. To date, 575 companies have bought ads to market AI products in 2024, up from 186 in all of 2023. "In the same way, I wouldn't trumpet that my new product was designed in Photoshop, so why would I talk about how my product was designed using AI? One of the top-performing US ads of 2023 came from Adobe, which ran a spot featuring a girl using AI to create a birthday card.

☆ A retired boomer who visited all 50 states ranks his top picks and least favorites
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

AdvertisementHatfield ranked his top five favorite and least favorite states and national parks. They also have a cruise scheduled to American Samoa, home of the National Park of American Samoa, their last national park. Favorite and least favorite statesHatfield acknowledged his favorite states were also the ones with the most diverse national parks. Favorite and least favorite national parksHatfield said he enjoyed every national park, though some have more to offer than others. One of his earliest and most memorable national parks was Yosemite, which he visited 15 years ago.

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☆ I went viral for dancing at a Kamala Harris rally. It's given me a platform to inform people about issues I'm passionate about, like Social Security.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( John Towfighi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

And when I went viral, I said, "Okay, I need to do the most with this. There's something called survivor Social Security, and when you lose a parent, you're able to receive that benefit. Advertisement'We are stronger when we help each other'After I went viral, my congressman, Rep. Hank Johnson, came to my town. It's been great to talk about these issues and the work I've been doing for years and to have a larger platform. And that's when those social safety net programs, like Social Security, that neighborliness of our country, that joy, that communal care, comes in because we should help each other.

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☆ Elon Musk's battle with Mark Zuckerberg is looking like a lost cause
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Hasan Chowdhury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewElon Musk might just be losing any hopes he had of one-upping his arch nemesis, Mark Zuckerberg. A lost battleElon Musk is facing a tougher battle with Mark Zuckerberg's social media empire. Beata Zawrzel/Getty ImagesOne of Musk's biggest challenges in turning X into a legitimate rival to Zuckerberg's social media platforms is generating revenue. In Musk's own words, it's a declaration of "war" with the very people he needs to boost falling revenue at X. But none of this helps Musk in its effort to outdo Zuckerberg at his own social media game and widen X's appeal.

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☆ Tim Walz is dressing the part — and it's exactly what Harris needs
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Alice Tecotzky | Geoff Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The now-viral video cuts between Walz, holding his phone on a chair, and Harris, sitting in an office. Moreover, it's an aesthetic that could squarely appeal to the very voters Harris needs, experts told Business Insider. "Tim Walz is one of the few politicians who looks good in casual wear and also looks natural in it," Guy told Business Insider. Tom Williams"When he does the folksy thing, he's actually at the upper bound of folksy, and when he's in a suit he's in the lower bound of suit," Higonnet said. A perfect foil to Harris' polishThe Harris campaign is counting on Walz to court voters associated with the clothing he wears, particularly those hailing from the Blue Wall states of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania.

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☆ 2 former bankers turned their experience into HBO's most underrated show. Now it's finally getting the attention it deserves.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Samantha Rollins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

After 2 seasons under the radar, 'Industry' is poised for its breakout seasonHarper (Myha'la) has a new role in season three of "Industry." With the "Summer of the Finance Bro" in full swing, could this be the season "Industry" finally cuts through the noise? AdvertisementWorking in finance didn't prepare the 'Industry' cocreators for running a TV setMickey Down and Konrad Kay on the set of "Industry" season three. But they were delighted to hear from some cast and crew members who told them how much they enjoyed working on season three. "I really credit finance with pushing me towards it, because it's the polar opposite of finance in some respects," Down says.

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☆ A woman gave 2 weeks' notice but was fired on the spot. Employment lawyers say it's not ethical, but it is legal.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewA woman who said she would be handing in her two weeks' notice at work was shocked when her company terminated her employment immediately without pay. She said she would give her two weeks' notice when she was ready. Afraid You Might Be," told BI that this is when the phrase "at will" matters. Jessica B. Summers, principal employment and labor attorney at Lerch, Early, & Brewer, told BI nobody was technically in the wrong in this case. "So when an employee says they are leaving, absent a contract, the employee does have the legal right to end the relationship before the last day proposed by the employee," Summers said.

Persons: —, Kelsi, Tom Spiggle, Spiggle, Jessica B, Summers, Brewer, Andrew Zelman, doesn't, Jonathan Hinton Westover, Janice Killion, Killion Organizations: Service, Business, BI, Washington DC, Fort, Utah Valley University Locations: Washington, Lerch, Montana, Berger, Fort Lauderdale

☆ Ukraine's audacious invasion of Russian territory is a massive blow to Putin's power
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

But as the scale of the attack became clearer, with thousands of Ukrainian troops advancing up to 6 miles into Russia, Russian President Vladimir Putin hurried to contain the fallout. Ukraine's attack catches Russia off guardA Russian military video showing a Ukrainian tank during an attack on the Kursk region in Russia in August. It's led to fierce criticism of the Kremlin from ultranationalist bloggers, who've questioned why the Russian military was so unprepared and criticized chaotic attempts to evacuate civilians. Putin has so far been able to avoid major domestic unrest from the two-year war — despite the vast casualties it's inflicted on the Russian military. But the 2023 rebellion by the Russian mercenary group Wagner exposed Putin's vulnerability to blowback from events in Ukraine.

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