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Burned out after working in healthcare, she switched careers and started over in Hong Kong
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Burned out after working in healthcare, she switched careers and started over in Hong Kong

In Canada, Gina Lai felt she was never seen as Canadian enough because people viewed her as Chinese. In Hong Kong, she was struck by the reverse — she didn't fe...

Amanda Goh · 13 Mar, 2026
Elon Musk says Tesla expects to increase its human workforce as AI and robotics boost productivity
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Elon Musk says Tesla expects to increase its human workforce as AI and robotics boost productivity

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he expects to hire more workers and that output per Tesla employee will get "nutty high."

Lloyd Lee · 13 Mar, 2026
Here are 5 biggest takeaways from Lucid Motors' bet on autonomy
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Here are 5 biggest takeaways from Lucid Motors' bet on autonomy

Lucid Motors unveiled a two-seater robotaxi and provided updates to its robotaxi deal with Uber during Thursday's investor day.

Lloyd Lee · 13 Mar, 2026
The US military says it lost a refueling aircraft in Iraq. Rescue operations are underway.
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The US military says it lost a refueling aircraft in Iraq. Rescue operations are underway.

US Central Command said the incident that brought the plane down occurred in "friendly airspace" and was not the result of friendly or hostile fire.

Kelsey Baker · 12 Mar, 2026
Palantir's Alex Karp has ties to a $46 million Miami mansion that was bought before his company's HQ move
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Palantir's Alex Karp has ties to a $46 million Miami mansion that was bought before his company's HQ move

An entity with ties to the billionaire CEO bought the home before Palantir announced it was moving its HQ to Miami.

Madeline Berg · 12 Mar, 2026
Atlanta 'Housewives' newcomer Pinky Cole breaks down what drove her to bankruptcy
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Atlanta 'Housewives' newcomer Pinky Cole breaks down what drove her to bankruptcy

Slutty Vegan founder Aisha "Pinky" Cole testified under oath Thursday that "business debt" led her to file for personal bankruptcy protection.

Natalie Musumeci · 12 Mar, 2026
Why one of Asia's poorest countries grows Japan's cash
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Why one of Asia's poorest countries grows Japan's cash

Farmers in Nepal, one of Asia's poorest countries, harvest the shrub for Japan's money supply.

Abby Narishkin,Dylan Barth,Jeremy Dreyfuss · 12 Mar, 2026
AI still has a long way to go. Just ask AI pop star, Tilly Norwood.
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AI still has a long way to go. Just ask AI pop star, Tilly Norwood.

AI pop star Tilly Norwood released her first music video this week. It was meant to show the state of AI, it's creator says, not top the charts.

Lauren Edmonds · 12 Mar, 2026
A software CEO called me on the weekend recently with painful predictions. One is already coming true.
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A software CEO called me on the weekend recently with painful predictions. One is already coming true.

Generative AI is reshaping SaaS, leading Atlassian and Block to cut jobs. Stock-based compensation and financial discipline are key issues.

Alistair Barr · 12 Mar, 2026
Tinder wants you to meet people offline. Its CEO tells us it's responding to 'changing consumer tastes.'
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Tinder wants you to meet people offline. Its CEO tells us it's responding to 'changing consumer tastes.'

Tinder has a slew of new products for 2026, including offline events. CEO Spencer Rascoff said the company couldn't "put our heads in the sand."

Henry Chandonnet · 12 Mar, 2026
Missile alerts and a safe haven tested: Dubai 12 days into the Iran conflict
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Missile alerts and a safe haven tested: Dubai 12 days into the Iran conflict

For the city whose reputation is predicated on its safe haven status, Business Insider looks at what has happened in the days since the war began.

Roya Shahidi · 12 Mar, 2026
My partner and I live in less than 70 square feet. Despite what some people assume, it's great for our relationship.
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My partner and I live in less than 70 square feet. Despite what some people assume, it's great for our relationship.

For nearly four years, I've lived in a van with my boyfriend. Sharing a small space as a couple has had challenges, but brought us closer together.

Haley Young · 12 Mar, 2026