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I graduated from UC Berkeley with a job lined up, but I was quickly laid off. I found my next job by cold emailing.

When I was laid off from my first job after graduating from UC Berkeley, I felt lost. I decided to slightly pivot my career and cold email companies.

More Big Tech execs are joining the Army Reserve as senior officers

The Army's newest reserve officers come from Cloudflare, Sutter Hill Ventures, and Facebook AI Research.

Ukrainian soldiers have been ditching combat boots for what they call 'tactical Crocs' when they're off the front lines

Ukraine's soldiers wear more comfortable shoes when they can, with one saying that "it's impossible to stay in combat boots all the time."

The European mind cannot comprehend US ad breaks during the World Cup

FIFA introduced hydration breaks for the 2026 World Cup, drawing criticism from players and fans as some broadcasters cut to commercials.

My great aunt helped raise me. She was a teacher, and when I became a teacher in my 40s, our shared experiences deepened our bond.

My Great Aunt Joanne helped raise me, and is now a retired teacher. I became a teacher in my 40s, and it's made us even closer.

SpaceX is buying AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion

Elon Musk's rocket company announced on Tuesday that it had exercised its option to buy AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion.

How Melania Trump's style has evolved, from her modeling days to becoming first lady

Melania Trump often wore sparkly, sheer outfits in her modeling days. As first lady, she embraces suits, high-fashion designers, and bold accessories.

The same ride on Uber and Lyft, 29 different prices: What researchers found when they tested the apps

Uber and Lyft prices varied greatly according to a Consumer Reports study, despite identical ride requests made at the same time.

The case for the Knicks' Jalen Brunson as the most valuable employee in America

MSG Sports stock was in the doldrums for years. But it's been up huge ever since Brunson joined the Knicks.

This CEO spent years betting on remote work. Now he's evolving his stance because of AI.

Toptal CEO Taso Du Val says the company spent millions on quarterly off-sites and didn't find them that productive.

Everything feels tied to the AI trade. Where do you go in case it doesn't work out?

Entirely escaping AI risk in your portfolio may be impossible, but investing strategists told Business Insider how to diversify.

Why 2 major Wall Street firms say healthcare stocks could be the market's next hot trade

UBS listed three reasons they like the sector, starting with GLP-1 weight-loss drugs.

I ate 31 different Blizzards at Dairy Queen and ranked the flavors from worst to best

I'm tasting all the Blizzard flavors at Dairy Queen, from Oreo to cheesecake and other seasonal flavors. Here are the best and worst ones to order.

Rivian trims its workforce as the EV maker pursues profitable growth

Rivian's layoffs impact less than 2% of the company. It comes as the EV maker's most important car, the R2, reaches customer's driveways.

The subtext of Robinhood's layoff memo: It's not us, it's you

The trading platform's CEO drew a clear contrast between the workforce the company is shedding and the one it wants to keep.

Pizza Hut is getting a new owner: private equity firm LongRange buys chain in $1.5 billion deal

Yum! Brands is selling Pizza Hut for $2.7B, with LongRange Capital and Yum China taking over. Yum! will refocus on KFC, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger.

Where to watch Iraq vs. Norway live streams free from anywhere

Iraq and Norway will face off today, both hoping to gain an early edge in the 2026 World Cup. Here's where to stream it live from anywhere.

The 20 most peaceful countries in the world, ranked

Amid military tensions overseas, international peace has gained new importance for those looking to travel or move abroad.

Leaked audio: Disney product chief lays out what's part of its 'super app' plans — and what isn't

Disney isn't currently building Disney+ into a hub for park tickets, a top exec said. Disney is focused on folding Hulu into its main streamer.

Where to watch France vs. Senegal live streams free from anywhere

The World Cup continues. We'll show you where to watch France vs. Senegal live streams.

My husband's native language is rarely spoken outside his country. I learned it to connect with his family and culture.

I once dismissed the idea of learning Dutch. Now it's the primary language I use when speaking to my son.

A Mississippi restaurant still puts peanut butter and crackers on every table because of World War II shortages

Weidmann's unique tradition dates back to butter shortages during World War II.

The best robot vacuums of 2026

We tested 50 robot vacuums to find the best for a seamless cleaning experience. We considered performance, obstacle avoidance, maintenance, and more

Vibe coding is being called the greatest unlock for non-techies. These 5 startups are raising billions.

These entrants are competing with far bigger players, including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Microsoft, that make their own AI-powered coding tools.

The more AI this marketing chief exec uses, the less scared he gets

A marketing exec says he uses AI-built apps and voice tools to streamline work, travel, and creativity — not replace humans.

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman says SpaceX's eye-popping valuation is helping it do mega-acquisitions

If a company's stock price is high enough, it can use its own shares as currency. Bill Ackman says SpaceX is doing just that.

My 70-year-old mom didn't want to live alone anymore, so she bought a house, and my husband and I moved in with her

My mom bought a split-level house, and my husband and I moved in with her. The multigenerational arrangement offers independence and financial perks.

'I have beef with them': Mrs. Dow Jones explains why she thinks the FIRE movement is a 'sham'

Haley Sacks says disciples of the FIRE movement are too extreme for many people looking to build wealth and live comfortably.

How to take on Apple and Samsung in the mobile phone market, according to Nothing CBO Charlie Smith

Lara O'Reilly speaks with Charlie Smith about Nothing's collaboration with Charli XCX, making tech cool again, and taking on Apple and Samsung.

The Truth About Debt

A new survey by Achieve paints a grim picture of people who are anxious and overwhelmed by debts that often seem to keep growing.