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3 execs who sold their company to Martin Sorrell’s S4 Capital are suing, alleging they’re owed millions
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3 execs who sold their company to Martin Sorrell’s S4 Capital are suing, alleging they’re owed millions

A lawsuit claims S4 owes three former employees millions of dollars and shares owed to them. S4 declined to comment on pending litigation.

Lara O'Reilly · 19 Aug, 2026
The US Army is overhauling how it trains its new helicopter pilots to fly, outsourcing training to a private company
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The US Army is overhauling how it trains its new helicopter pilots to fly, outsourcing training to a private company

A new Army contract worth up to $10 billion will shift entry-level helicopter training to a private contractor.

Kelsey Baker · 19 Aug, 2026
AI companies are desperate for your work-related data. What's your price?
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AI companies are desperate for your work-related data. What's your price?

AI companies are buying workplace data to train their models, from internal documents to employees' everyday work. Are you selling?

Dan DeFrancesco · 19 Aug, 2026
Microsoft AI's CMO is leaving as the company rethinks consumer marketing efforts
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Microsoft AI's CMO is leaving as the company rethinks consumer marketing efforts

Andréa Mallard is leaving Microsoft's AI unit after around six months in the role, Business Insider has learned.

Ashley Stewart,Lara O'Reilly · 19 Aug, 2026
I stepped back from a successful VC career. The hardest part was the ego hit.
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I stepped back from a successful VC career. The hardest part was the ego hit.

After years in venture capital, Chloe Steinberg left her full-time job and began questioning how she defined success and ambition.

Tim Paradis · 19 Aug, 2026
Silicon Valley has a new insult for performative hustle posts: 'grindslop'
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Silicon Valley has a new insult for performative hustle posts: 'grindslop'

Techies are calling performative work content on social media "grindslop." Business Insider spoke with the grindslop accused — and accusers.

Henry Chandonnet · 19 Aug, 2026
An investor using real estate to retire early says his rents fell in 2026, but he still increased his profit by focusing on 3 expenses.
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An investor using real estate to retire early says his rents fell in 2026, but he still increased his profit by focusing on 3 expenses.

Brannon Potts has watched rents soften in North Texas over the past few years. Still, "my overall profit has gone up," said the investor.

Kathleen Elkins · 19 Aug, 2026
Trump's student-loan expert said he was 'not aware' of a repayment glitch in a lawsuit to restore affordable bills
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Trump's student-loan expert said he was 'not aware' of a repayment glitch in a lawsuit to restore affordable bills

An Education Department student-loan analyst said he was unaware of an income calculation error in the federal database.

Ayelet Sheffey · 19 Aug, 2026
A nutrition scientist shares 1 evidence-backed breakfast swap you can make for a lower cancer risk
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A nutrition scientist shares 1 evidence-backed breakfast swap you can make for a lower cancer risk

A nutrition researcher explains how simple food swaps may help reduce the risk of cancer linked to ultra-processed foods.

Gabby Landsverk · 19 Aug, 2026
We've got a new in-flight Starlink fan: Rick Ross
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We've got a new in-flight Starlink fan: Rick Ross

Rapper Rick Ross recently showed off his multimillion dollar hangar, including a private jet with Starlink connectivity.

Ben Shimkus · 19 Aug, 2026
I left my $250,000 Meta job to coach startup founders. I work fewer hours, have less stress, and still make a good living.
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I left my $250,000 Meta job to coach startup founders. I work fewer hours, have less stress, and still make a good living.

Jason Shen joined Meta after his startup's team was brought in. Three years later, he left a high-paying role and unvested stock to coach founders.

Perri Ormont Blumberg · 19 Aug, 2026
One chart shows a big warning sign for the future of AI
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One chart shows a big warning sign for the future of AI

A survey shows that even the so-called "AI native" generation is souring on the technology.

Brent D. Griffiths · 19 Aug, 2026