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☆ Texting between iPhones and Androids is better than ever thanks to this quiet change
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Apple began supporting RCS messaging on iPhones in 2024, enhancing cross-platform communication. AdvertisementiPhone and Android owners can text more seamlessly now thanks to a change that was rolled out in the last couple of months. When RCS messages are enabled, an RCS indicator will appear in text threads. Jordan Hart/BIApple first revealed plans to bring RCS messaging support to iPhones in 2024 — a change that Google had been pushing the iPhone giant to make for years. AdvertisementWith RCS support, texts between iPhones and Androids now have read receipts, typing bubbles, and improved reactions.

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☆ The 4 most interesting things from Airbnb's earnings
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Airbnb reported earnings after the market closed on Thursday. AdvertisementAirbnb's third-quarter earnings report showed that the company keeps growing — and that 2025 will be the year it breaks into a new business. Here are the highlights from the earnings report:Airbnb's third-quarter revenue grew despite a slow startAirbnb's revenue for the quarter rose 10% to $3.73 billion. Bookings were slow early in the quarter but picked up later, CEO Brian Chesky said on Thursday's earnings call. "We'll remain focused on accelerating growth while preparing for Airbnb's next chapter, which will take us beyond accommodations," the press release read.

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☆ We asked 3 migration firms about what they're hearing in the first 48 hours after the election
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Maria Noyen | Shubhangi Goel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Business Insider spoke to three residency and citizenship consultancies about what they heard in the 48 hours after the election was called. Advertisement"Americans normally will take an average of three weeks to four weeks to review the documents before signing anything," Arton said. This time, it's different: "They're signing it the same day." While demand has risen steadily, Galst said clients' tone this week took on particular urgency — they're no longer just shopping around for options. "In the last 24 hours, I've heard real urgency," Galst said.

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☆ Trump Says He Won't Sell Truth Social, Calls for Investigations
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Geoff Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Shares in Trump Media & Technology are surging after the election. Furthermore, Trump threatened the "market manipulators or short sellers" who he said were spreading the "fake, untrue, and probably illegal rumors and/or statements" that he did intend to sell Trump Media shares. AdvertisementShares in Trump Media were up around 15% by late afternoon Friday trade. Neither the Trump campaign nor Trump Media immediately responded to requests for comment from Business Insider. Trump's majority stake comprises 115 million shares worth around $3.7 billion as of Friday.

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☆ The air freight industry is on high alert after fires at DHL warehouses were linked to Russian sabotage operations
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Fires at DHL warehouses this year may have been part of Russian sabotage operations, officials have said. AdvertisementSuspected Russian sabotage activities targeting the air freight industry have been on the rise this year, and the industry is preparing for further action. Speaking a few months after the DHL fires, the chief of the UK's MI6 intelligence service, Richard Moore, said he believed Russian intelligence services had "gone a bit feral." AdvertisementKremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has denied Russia's involvement in sabotage operations in Europe. The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, Germany's domestic intelligence services, and the BND declined to comment further.

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☆ Corporate execs are already talking about how Trump's election is shaking up their businesses
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Consumer-facing brands from Traeger to Yeti are addressing the election of Donald Trump. On earnings calls, executives said they're adjusting their businesses in anticipation of tariffs. From shuffling sourcing strategies to passing along anticipated costs, here's what they're saying. Executives at companies from Warby Parker to Traeger to Yeti say they're adjusting their businesses in consideration of some of Trump's campaign promises. Here is an overview of how some household names are shaking up their businesses, from shuffling sourcing strategies to passing along anticipated cost increases to customers.

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☆ TSMC is reportedly suspending production of advanced AI chips for Chinese firms
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Polly Thompson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

TSMC will stop providing Chinese customers with some of its most advanced AI chips, per reports. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company has informed its Chinese customers that it will stop supplying them with its most advanced artificial intelligence chips, according to multiple reports. The policy is part of a number of sanctions and export controls aimed at restricting Chinese firms' access to advanced technologies in the interests of national security. AdvertisementNews of TSMC suspending production was first reported by Chinese media site ijiwei.com.

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☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Tesla, Airbnb, Toast, Pinterest and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Pinterest — Shares of the image-sharing platform pulled back 16% after the company issued a lower-than-expected revenue outlook for the current quarter. Block — The Cash App parent company slumped more than 4.5% after its third-quarter revenue of $5.98 billion missed expectations. Toast — The restaurant management company climbed 13% after it forecast adjusted EBITDA of between $90 million and $100 million for the current quarter. Analysts expected a loss of 30 cents per share on $198 million in revenue, according to LSEG. That said, Lucid's net loss widened in the period, posting $992.5 million versus $630.9 million in the year-ago period.

Persons: Donald Trump, Elon, Airbnb, DraftKings, LSEG, Monster, FactSet, Goldman Sachs, — CNBC's Hakyung Kim, Alex Harring, Sean Conlon Organizations: Trump Media & Technology, Arista Networks, Arista, Capri Holdings, Beverage, Barclays

☆ Bestselling author Minda Harts just adapted her book to the screen. Here are her tips for succeeding in Hollywood.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Author Minda Harts said that stars like Issa Rae inspire her as she steps into Hollywood. Harts, whose debut novel was recently adapted into a short film, said that networking is key to her success. That book led to a short film adaptation, an upcoming psychological thriller about the workplace starring "The Proud Family" actor Kyla Pratt as Harts. Like Rae, Harts wants to diversify her portfolio. If we all can ask ourselves that in every part of the production process, then I think we'll have a more equitable Hollywood," Harts said.

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Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter Inc., speaks during the Bitcoin 2021 conference in Miami, Florida, U.S., on Friday, June 4, 2021. "Our primary focus is #Bitcoin," Dorsey proclaimed on Twitter. The name of the business unit would be TBD. Block called it Web5 and said the mission was to create a more decentralized, secure and private internet. Dorsey said in a tweet in mid-2022 that Web5 "will likely be our most important contribution to the internet."

Persons: Jack Dorsey, Shiba Inu, bitcoin, Dorsey, Amrita Ahuja Organizations: Twitter Inc, Twitter, Square Inc Locations: Miami , Florida, U.S

☆ I'm 49 and don't want kids. I mostly date older women because of my choice.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Lauren Crosmedlicott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

He finds it easier to date older women now but is also content to be alone. He says dating older women means there's no pressure to talk about having children. It wasn't necessarily a conscious decision, but several influences probably contributed to my never having children with the women I dated. It's not just the idea of having kids I've let go as I have gotten older — I also no longer feel forced to have a serious relationship. But now that I'm decidedly not having children and my age has eased, the pressure to be in a relationship has eased.

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☆ Cargo plane operators are on high alert after a string of suspected Russian sabotages
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

☆ A mansion that was once America's priciest home just got another price chop. See inside the $165 million estate.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

An LA mansion that was once the most expensive in America got another price cut, to $165 million. The seller is the widow of telecom tycoon Gary Winnick, who paid $94 million for it in 2000. Related Video Inside the most expensive neighborhoods of Singapore, home to TikTok CEO Shou Zi ChewNow the property is $30 million off. This week, the 60-room mansion cut its ask to $165 million, a 34% drop from its highest price tag. With the latest price cut, it's no longer the most expensive listing in California.

Persons: Encantada, it's, Gary Winnick, —, Conrad Hilton, Jeff Bezos, Shou Zi Chew, Casa Encantada, It's, John Donahue, Karen Winnick, Encantada's, Josh Flagg, Flagg Organizations: Service, Bel Air, Hilton Hotels, Pritzker, Global, Business, Bel, Air Country Club Locations: America, Los Angeles, Singapore, Naples, Florida, California

☆ Ukraine keeps finding Western parts in Russia's weapons, this time in the wreckage of its new heavy Hunter drone
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Ukraine said it found Western-made parts in the wreckage of a new Russian drone. The reported find marks the latest discovery of Western parts inside Russian weapons. AdvertisementUkraine said on Friday that it found Western-made parts inside the wreckage of a new heavy Russian combat drone that crashed last month. Ukraine uploaded purported evidence of the Western-made parts to a government portal, where several other companies were listed. Ukrainian service members inspect parts of a Russian S-70 drone in eastern Ukraine on October 5.

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☆ Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller says the Fed may have declared victory on inflation too early
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The Fed may have declared inflation victory too early, Stanley Druckenmiller said. Inflation could could be bottoming right now, the billionaire investor told a Norges Bank podcast. "I'm a little worried that the Fed has declared victory too early," the billionaire investor said about consumer prices on a Norges Bank podcast. When inflation eases, the Fed lowers rates to make sure economic growth keeps up — and has justified its cuts given shifting labor prints. AdvertisementThough the podcast was recorded prior to the president-elect's victory, Druckenmiller cited that Trump's tariff plans are marginally inflationary.

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☆ How making money as an influencer has changed in a decade
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Making money as an influencer has changed a lot in 10 years, with multiple potential income streams. Ten years ago, one estimate from the influencer marketing agency Billion Dollar Boy placed the industry's value at just $200 million. Making money as an influencer has changed a lot since then, both in terms of how much individual creators can make and how. Related storiesLiam Parkinson, the cofounder of Inflverse, a financial management platform for creator agencies, made a name for himself as a content creator on YouTube. AdvertisementThere's also a push for authenticity in creator marketing, with audiences getting tired of relentless ads.

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☆ 8 shows and movies to watch this weekend, from the return of 'Yellowstone' to 'The Penguin' season finale
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"Yellowstone" season five returns this week after a two-year hiatus. 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 . "Disclaimer," the mystery-thriller from Oscar winner Alfonso Cuaron, wraps up this week, as does the HBO series "The Penguin." Here's a complete rundown of all the best movies, shows, and documentaries to stream this weekend, broken down by what kind of entertainment you're looking for.

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☆ Trump's win spells trouble for a luxury comeback in China
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Luxury brands face uncertainty after Donald Trump won the US presidential election. His victory spells trouble for the sector's hopes of a comeback in China. AdvertisementAmerica has elected a new president, paving an uncertain future for luxury brands looking to boost sales in China. Tariffs further complicate luxury's China issuesChina has been a reliable cash cow for luxury brands for decades. AdvertisementNationalism's rise doesn't play well for luxuryTrump's return to the White House is a signal of a wider issue facing luxury brands — rising nationalism.

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☆ Donald Trump's pledge to 'never ban' TikTok will be tough to fulfill, legal experts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Dan Whateley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

During his 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump said he would "never ban TikTok." Business Insider asked legal experts what Trump could do to rescue the app, if he chooses to. In June, the president-elect told the app's users he would "never ban TikTok." Legal experts told Business Insider that TikTok's future in the US is still very much in question despite Trump's election win. Cornell's Hans said any tactic a future Trump administration might take to keep TikTok around would be "uncharted territory."

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☆ A Nobel Prize-winning scientist who wrote a book on aging cycles 6 miles a day at age 72. Here are 3 things he does to stay healthy.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementVenki Ramakrishnan, a Nobel laureate and former president of the world's oldest scientific academy, the Royal Society, has been watching as aging science and the hype around it has exploded. There have been some real scientific breakthroughs, deepening our understanding of the fundamental causes of aging, Ramakrishnan told Business Insider. AdvertisementCycling everydayExercise has all kinds of benefits for healthy aging, Ramakrishnan said. Research suggests that getting enough good quality sleep could add a few years to your life.

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☆ A Qantas flight made an emergency landing in Sydney due to a suspected engine failure on a Boeing 737
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Qantas flight QF520 had to make an emergency landing in Sydney after a suspected engine failure. As of June 30, the Qantas Group had 347 aircraft, 75 of which were Boeing 737-800 planes. AdvertisementA Qantas flight headed to Brisbane had to make an emergency landing at Sydney Airport after a suspected engine failure. Qantas flight QF520 made a safe landing just after 1 p.m. local time, a spokesperson for Sydney Airport told Business Insider. As of June 30, the Qantas Group had 347 aircraft, 75 of which were Boeing 737-800 planes.

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☆ Beyoncé and rising female pop stars lead the 2025 Grammy nominations: See the full list
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The 67th Grammys will take place on February 2 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. 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 . The nominees were announced on Friday and include Beyoncé, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, and Sabrina Carpenter in major categories. Keep reading to see who's nominated in the major categories and check out the complete list of nominees here.

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☆ I tried every doughnut I could find at Tim Hortons and ranked them from worst to best
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Ted Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tried every doughnut I could find at Tim Hortons and ranked them from worst to best. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementI'm not as familiar with Tim Hortons as I am with other doughnut shops. Named for cofounder Tim Horton, a longtime NHL defenseman and Hockey Hall of Famer, the first Tim Hortons opened in Hamilton, Ontario, in 1964. Many of the Tim Hortons locations near my New York City home are partnered with a local gas-and-convenience-store chain called Bolla Market.

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On the campaign trail, he said Taiwan should pay the US for protection. But a second term for President-elect Donald Trump raises uncomfortable questions for Taiwan at a moment of mounting risks. Advertisement"I think, Taiwan should pay us for defense," Trump told Bloomberg Businessweek in June. Advertisement"There could well be a demand for Taiwan to 'pay' more for its own protection and perhaps to invest in the United States. "The good news for Taiwan is that Taiwan has bipartisan support in the US Congress," Chin said.

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