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A Google engineer made $1.2 million by insider trading on Polymarket under the name 'AlphaRaccoon': DOJ
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A Google engineer made $1.2 million by insider trading on Polymarket under the name 'AlphaRaccoon': DOJ

The DOJ charged Michele Spagnuolo, accusing him of using confidential Google information to mint over $1 million.

Aditi Bharade · 28 May, 2026
What is a Trump Account? How the new savings program for kids works
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What is a Trump Account? How the new savings program for kids works

Trump Accounts are a new savings program for kids launching in 2026. Here's everything to know about eligibility, how they work, and how to open one.

Allie Kelly,Aditi Bharade · 28 May, 2026
Marc Benioff said Salesforce is still hiring in one department, and it's not in engineering
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Marc Benioff said Salesforce is still hiring in one department, and it's not in engineering

Marc Benioff discusses the role in Salesforce that AI agents are yet to be able to replace, and it's not that of an engineer.

Katherine Li,Aditi Bharade · 28 May, 2026
New Hampshire data center developer withdraws plans hours before opponents were to pack town meeting
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New Hampshire data center developer withdraws plans hours before opponents were to pack town meeting

A proposal to build a data center in a small New Hampshire town was abruptly withdrawn amid fierce public backlash.

Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert · 27 May, 2026
Google's new app icons are getting the meme treatment
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Google's new app icons are getting the meme treatment

The new Google Workspace app designs have inspired memes that caught the attention of CEO Sundar Pichai.

Jordan Hart · 27 May, 2026
A top Disney AI exec is gushing about his chatbot assistant: 'I knew you before you were born'
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A top Disney AI exec is gushing about his chatbot assistant: 'I knew you before you were born'

Some Disney staffers are questioning a top AI executive's virtual assistant. Jason Cox says the chatbot has "captured" his "affection."

James Faris · 27 May, 2026
Keanu Reeves asks judge to give Netflix fraudster Carl Rinsch a light sentence
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Keanu Reeves asks judge to give Netflix fraudster Carl Rinsch a light sentence

Keanu Reeves asked a federal judge to show leniency to Carl Rinsch, saying that the director who defrauded Netflix can sometimes "self-sabotage."

Jacob Shamsian · 27 May, 2026
Some users may be giving Google's AI search the bird, and DuckDuckGo is benefiting
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Some users may be giving Google's AI search the bird, and DuckDuckGo is benefiting

DuckDuckGo says installs surged after Google's AI search overhaul, hinting some users may want less AI in search.

Alistair Barr · 27 May, 2026
Read the exit memo from the '60 Minutes' correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi, who clashed with CBS News top editor Bari Weiss
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Read the exit memo from the '60 Minutes' correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi, who clashed with CBS News top editor Bari Weiss

Veteran "60 Minutes" correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi, who clashed with CBS News top editor Bari Weiss, is leaving the program.

James Faris · 27 May, 2026
Every Drake album, ranked from worst to best
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Every Drake album, ranked from worst to best

We ranked all 16 of Drake's major releases, including the rapper's newest trio of albums, "Iceman," "Habibti," and "Maid of Honour."

Callie Ahlgrim · 27 May, 2026
I wrote a story about a California family regretting moving to Texas. The internet — and Texans — had thoughts.
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I wrote a story about a California family regretting moving to Texas. The internet — and Texans — had thoughts.

Moving to Texas from California is a hot topic with Business Insider readers. Hundreds of our commenters debated the pros and cons of each state.

Alcynna Lloyd · 27 May, 2026
Fareed Zakaria told Bard grads we're asking the wrong question about AI
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Fareed Zakaria told Bard grads we're asking the wrong question about AI

The CNN host said the rise of AI is speaking boos at commencement speeches. He said the tech should remind us what makes humans different.

Ben Shimkus · 27 May, 2026