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OpenAI loses another top executive, as Brad Lightcap leaves 'to start something new'

OpenAI loses another top executive, as Brad Lightcap leaves 'to start something new'

Brad Lightcap leaves OpenAI amid IPO plans, joining other executive departures; hints at new AI-related ventures in his ...

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I traveled to Mexico to see if I wanted to move there. After 5 weeks, I found an answer I didn't know I was looking for.

I traveled to Mexico to see if I wanted to move there. After 5 weeks, I found an answer I didn't know I was looking for.

While taking a long trip to Mexico and trying out living in La Paz for five weeks to see if it's where I want to retire,...

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I thought San Diego would be my forever home. Now I'm heading to Minnesota to be near my granddaughter.

I thought San Diego would be my forever home. Now I'm heading to Minnesota to be near my granddaughter.

My friends in California keep warning me about Midwestern winters. I'm moving there anyway....

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I spent about $23 an hour for Frontier Airlines' premium class. I'd upgrade again, but only on one kind of flight.

I spent about $23 an hour for Frontier Airlines' premium class. I'd upgrade again, but only on one kind of flight.

Upgrading to Frontier UpFront Plus in a Business Bundle for my short domestic flight worked out and felt like a fair val...

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Jeff Dean's hour-by-hour breakdown of his Google exit: an 'emotional' video chat, Yoga at 7, and 'unemployed' at 11:59

Jeff Dean's hour-by-hour breakdown of his Google exit: an 'emotional' video chat, Yoga at 7, and 'unemployed' at 11:59

Jeff Dean shared the play-by-play of his final two days at Google, from a soccer match to late-night messaging....

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I'm a retired firefighter. I spent $14,000 on plastic surgery in my 50s, and I'm not ashamed.

I'm a retired firefighter. I spent $14,000 on plastic surgery in my 50s, and I'm not ashamed.

After retiring, Mark Tortorella had a rhinoplasty followed by a neck lift and fat transfer. He says he's happy with the ...

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My family's been making 4-ingredient baguettes for years. I think everyone should know our easy recipe.

My family's been making 4-ingredient baguettes for years. I think everyone should know our easy recipe.

To save money on groceries, we've mastered baking baguettes. Our 4-ingredient family recipe for a loaf of French bread i...

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I've been to 20 Caribbean islands. Here are 7 mistakes first-time visitors should avoid making.

I've been to 20 Caribbean islands. Here are 7 mistakes first-time visitors should avoid making.

I've been to 20 islands in the Caribbean. During my trips, I've seen guests make mistakes like not trying the local food...

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AI might be the one reason we're not in a recession, top economist David Rosenberg says

AI might be the one reason we're not in a recession, top economist David Rosenberg says

The AI boom is soaking up investor capital, shoring up economic growth, and showing signs of strain, David Rosenberg say...

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TikTok is for the creator middle class, but top earners favor Instagram

TikTok is for the creator middle class, but top earners favor Instagram

Overall, creators rank TikTok first for brand posts, but say Instagram has more earning potential, according to a new su...

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A pain point in my Wall Street schedule inspired me to leave Citadel to found a laundry startup

A pain point in my Wall Street schedule inspired me to leave Citadel to found a laundry startup

Maria Cabral Menezes, 27, would work out before her job at Citadel every day. Her smelly gym bag gave her an idea for th...

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I consume less than an hour of digital media a day. 'Cheat days' never helped me cut screen time, but 'NPC hours' did.

I consume less than an hour of digital media a day. 'Cheat days' never helped me cut screen time, but 'NPC hours' did.

To get off my phone, I spent years trying different ways to curb my digital addiction. Here's what actually worked and w...

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An Airbus A380 took a 7-hour flight to nowhere after U-turning over central Africa

An Airbus A380 took a 7-hour flight to nowhere after U-turning over central Africa

British Airways Flight 54 departed Johannesburg over five hours behind schedule, then U-turned over DR Congo and returne...

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Cursor’s head of talent says companies get one crucial thing wrong with work trials

Cursor’s head of talent says companies get one crucial thing wrong with work trials

Cursor's head of talent, Adam Ward, said work trials, while expensive, offer technical signals and show how candidates c...

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The famed Esalen Institute is being evacuated as Big Sur's Timber Fire expands to 1,700 acres

The famed Esalen Institute is being evacuated as Big Sur's Timber Fire expands to 1,700 acres

The Esalen Institute is being evacuated as the rapidly growing Timber Fire threatens the region....

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I run a global consulting firm. Here's how I hack my productivity and wind down after work.

I run a global consulting firm. Here's how I hack my productivity and wind down after work.

David Hatcher is the managing partner of Baringa, a global consulting firm. He shared his daily routine and some of his ...

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AI CEOs are in their manifesto era

AI CEOs are in their manifesto era

AI CEOs keep publishing lengthy missives. While unlikely to be read beyond techies, the CEOs want to "own" the...

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The new Google is destroying small businesses' reputations

The new Google is destroying small businesses' reputations

Google AI Overviews are becoming customers' first impression of small businesses. Inaccurate summaries are damaging thei...

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AI is changing job interviews by letting candidates interview around the clock

AI is changing job interviews by letting candidates interview around the clock

Ribbon said its voice-based AI recruiting platform tools have improved accessibility by allowing candidates to interview...

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Anthropic just rolled out a tool that'll decimate some people's dreams of writing AI novels undetected

Anthropic just rolled out a tool that'll decimate some people's dreams of writing AI novels undetected

Anthropic said new Claude models will embed an "imperceptible watermark" directly into AI-generated text....

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Judge temporarily blocks Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax

Judge temporarily blocks Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax was temporarily blocked by a judge after homeowners sued the city....

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YouTube is making it harder for creators to start earning money

YouTube is making it harder for creators to start earning money

YouTube is changing the requirements for creators to be accepted into its primary monetization program....

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Spin Master's founder explains why your 20s are the best time to start a company

Spin Master's founder explains why your 20s are the best time to start a company

Ronnen Harary said people are less likely to view founders in their 20s as competition....

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Seaports are dabbling in AI, but complex supply chain operations make adoption a challenge

Seaports are dabbling in AI, but complex supply chain operations make adoption a challenge

The Port of New Orleans partners with UTC Transoceanic and New Orleans Public Belt Railroad to use AI for logistics in h...

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Leaked memo: The Arena Group is rebranding to Paradium.AI and wants to build an 'AI-powered ecosystem'

Leaked memo: The Arena Group is rebranding to Paradium.AI and wants to build an 'AI-powered ecosystem'

Arena Group CEO Paul Edmondson told employees in a memo obtained by Business Insider that it was "more than a name ...

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AI agents, IRL socializing, and vibe coding: Where top consumer investors are placing bets

AI agents, IRL socializing, and vibe coding: Where top consumer investors are placing bets

Top consumer VCs are betting on AI apps that make the internet more social. They told us the trends they are watching....

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35 photos of tiny living spaces that highlight the global affordability crisis

35 photos of tiny living spaces that highlight the global affordability crisis

Cities around the world are facing growing housing demand as rents continue to climb. Many cities turn to tiny living to...

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I've worked at Costco for 21 years. Here are 7 of the best things I'm seeing on shelves right now.

I've worked at Costco for 21 years. Here are 7 of the best things I'm seeing on shelves right now.

As a longtime employee, I think the Adidas backpacks, Halloween pillows, and Kitty City catio are some of the best thing...

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49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says his Tesla was on Autopilot before he crashed — but it's 'always your fault'

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says his Tesla was on Autopilot before he crashed — but it's 'always your fault'

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said he had been using Tesla's Autopilot before a head-on crash. He called it a lesson in stay...

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This map shows the 26 states where Taylor Farms has recalled foods that could be contaminated with salmonella

This map shows the 26 states where Taylor Farms has recalled foods that could be contaminated with salmonella

The recall linked to jalapeños that could carry salmonella comes weeks after lettuce distributed by Taylor Farms was at ...

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Warren Buffett could wait forever. His successor may not be so patient.

Warren Buffett could wait forever. His successor may not be so patient.

Michael Burry of "The Big Short" fame said his "biggest fear" for a post-Buffett Berkshire may have ...

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After cleaning homes professionally for 10 years, I swear by these 7 affordable supplies from Dollar Tree

After cleaning homes professionally for 10 years, I swear by these 7 affordable supplies from Dollar Tree

As a former professional cleaner, I'm always looking for quality, affordable cleaning products and supplies. These are m...

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3 key details about what Mark Zuckerberg's vision of the AI future would look like for you

3 key details about what Mark Zuckerberg's vision of the AI future would look like for you

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says personal AI agents could reshape work, help launch smaller companies, and make entrepreneu...

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I compared Chili's Big QP cheeseburger and McDonald's Quarter Pounder. One was a better value.

I compared Chili's Big QP cheeseburger and McDonald's Quarter Pounder. One was a better value.

Chili's Big QP tasted remarkably similar to McDonald's iconic Quarter Pounder, but one was a better value....

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I don't let my kids attend sleepovers. The risk just isn't worth it.

I don't let my kids attend sleepovers. The risk just isn't worth it.

My daughter was thrilled to be invited to her first sleepover at 6 years old. I had to tell her it wasn't happening....

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Zuckerberg brings back the floating battle barge to spar with UFC fighter Merab Dvalishvili

Zuckerberg brings back the floating battle barge to spar with UFC fighter Merab Dvalishvili

Mark Zuckerberg shared an Instagram video of himself sparring with Merab Dvalishvili on a barge floating in the middle o...

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I'm a doctor who studies longevity. Here are 8 things I always put in my Trader Joe's cart — and 4 I never buy.

I'm a doctor who studies longevity. Here are 8 things I always put in my Trader Joe's cart — and 4 I never buy.

As a doctor who studies longevity and people who live a long time, I'm mindful about my diet and which groceries I buy a...

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Meta launches Muse Glimmer model as Zuckerberg champions AI for 'everyone'

Meta launches Muse Glimmer model as Zuckerberg champions AI for 'everyone'

The social media giant plans to release an open-weight version of Muse Spark, its most powerful AI model, soon, Mark Zuc...

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Why Dropbox is sticking with remote work, according to its new co-CEO

Why Dropbox is sticking with remote work, according to its new co-CEO

Dropbox has been "virtual-first" since 2021, and its new co-CEO Ashraf Alkarmi said he plans to keep that mode...

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I burned out and quit my demanding career. It turned into an unexpected, 18-month career break that changed my life.

I burned out and quit my demanding career. It turned into an unexpected, 18-month career break that changed my life.

Alice Kim quit her finance career due to burnout and found renewed purpose and balance through surfing and freelance wor...

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