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I landed a brand new job. Five months later, I quit.
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I landed a brand new job. Five months later, I quit.

I quit a major journalism job five months after starting it. I had no backup plan, but burnout convinced me something had to change.

Mikhaila Friel · 10 Sep, 2026
Instead of visiting Italy, we bought a home here for about $65,000. Our decision was risky, but it paid off.
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Instead of visiting Italy, we bought a home here for about $65,000. Our decision was risky, but it paid off.

Instead of visiting Italy, my husband and I decided to buy an affordable house in a Sicilian village. The risk paid off; we now live here full-time.

Camellia Phillips · 10 Sep, 2026
Trump just promised Americans another check if things go his way. People are adding it to the tab.
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Trump just promised Americans another check if things go his way. People are adding it to the tab.

Trump floated paying Americans $5,000 if Republicans win big in the midterms. They have heard these promises before.

Joshua Nelken-Zitser · 10 Sep, 2026
GM's Mary Barra shares Warren Buffett's 'phenomenal advice' to her
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GM's Mary Barra shares Warren Buffett's 'phenomenal advice' to her

General Motors CEO Mary Barra said she's "forever grateful" to Warren Buffett for advising and supporting her during some "pretty dicey times."

Theron Mohamed · 10 Sep, 2026
Researchers fear there's a chance AI could kill us all. Here's how experts say that might play out.
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Researchers fear there's a chance AI could kill us all. Here's how experts say that might play out.

An Anthropic researcher's resignation reignited a debate over how AI could threaten all of humanity. Experts explained possible paths to catastrophe.

Thibault Spirlet · 10 Sep, 2026
Ukraine says AI is moving beyond drones and into strike missiles for the first time
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Ukraine says AI is moving beyond drones and into strike missiles for the first time

Ukrainian defense firms have already widely incorporated AI into their drones, but little has been said about missiles.

Jake Epstein · 10 Sep, 2026
My friends pay me to watch their kids alongside my own. It's a fulfilling way to make $400 a week as a stay-at-home mom.
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My friends pay me to watch their kids alongside my own. It's a fulfilling way to make $400 a week as a stay-at-home mom.

Being paid to babysit my friends' kids has been a great side hustle and an easy way for me to make extra money each week as a stay-at-home parent.

Rachel Meghan Quint · 10 Sep, 2026
The US Army is betting on new AI navigation for its vehicles when GPS is jammed
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The US Army is betting on new AI navigation for its vehicles when GPS is jammed

TERN's system will be deployed on a variety of US Army vehicles, offering soldiers an alternative navigation method should they lose connection.

Chris Panella · 10 Sep, 2026
The Boring Company raises $3 billion as demand for Musk Inc booms
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The Boring Company raises $3 billion as demand for Musk Inc booms

The Boring Company, the tunneling company Musk founded with the aim of "defeating traffic," said it had raised $3 billion at a $23 billion valuation.

Tom Carter · 10 Sep, 2026
One of McKinsey's top AI leaders explains how it's stopping staff from overspending on tokens
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One of McKinsey's top AI leaders explains how it's stopping staff from overspending on tokens

Debasish Patnaik, leader of Mckinsey's UK QuantumBlack division, said the firm pings consultants about their AI usage.

Polly Thompson · 10 Sep, 2026
Seeking nominations for the most influential finance recruiters on Wall Street
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Seeking nominations for the most influential finance recruiters on Wall Street

Business Insider is putting together a list of the most influential high-finance headhunters. Know someone who fits the bill?

Julia Herbst · 10 Sep, 2026
Will Apple convince people to actually buy a foldable phone?
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Will Apple convince people to actually buy a foldable phone?

Apple's iPhone Duo offers a wider screen, enhanced selfie-taking, and new displays. Do shoppers actually want it?

Ben Shimkus · 10 Sep, 2026