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I asked Taco Bell's CMO what his go-to order is. I wasn't ready for the hot-sauce count.
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I asked Taco Bell's CMO what his go-to order is. I wasn't ready for the hot-sauce count.

Taco Bell CMO Taylor Montgomery told Business Insider that his usual order is two crunchy tacos, and he uses one hot-sauce packet "per bite."

Anneta Konstantinides · 12 Mar, 2026
This Israeli cyber startup is launching with $40 million in funding during the Iran war: 'It's part of our reality and part of our strength'
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This Israeli cyber startup is launching with $40 million in funding during the Iran war: 'It's part of our reality and part of our strength'

Tel-Aviv-based startup Bold is keenly familiar with both AI and war in the Middle East, two of the most disruptive forces for businesses.

Robert Scammell · 12 Mar, 2026
Oil spikes are pushing airlines to hike ticket prices. These carriers have already raised fares or canceled flights.
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Oil spikes are pushing airlines to hike ticket prices. These carriers have already raised fares or canceled flights.

Thai Airways said it will raise ticket prices by up to 15% while Air New Zealand is canceling some 1,100 flights due to rising fuel costs.

Pete Syme · 12 Mar, 2026
I'm an American who got a full medical checkup in Japan. In 4 hours, I learned more about my health than I would in years at home.
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I'm an American who got a full medical checkup in Japan. In 4 hours, I learned more about my health than I would in years at home.

During my trip to Japan, I got a comprehensive preventive medical checkup of tests/screenings. Here's what it cost and how I booked it as an American.

Ingrid Yang · 12 Mar, 2026
Here are the biggest status symbols and best looks we spotted at the BNP Paribas Open
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Here are the biggest status symbols and best looks we spotted at the BNP Paribas Open

The BNP Paribas Open is taking place in California through March 15. Attendees at the tennis event are wearing sharp outfits and status-symbol pieces.

Amanda Krause · 12 Mar, 2026
The 10-second trick to spot a liar, according to a psychopathy researcher
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The 10-second trick to spot a liar, according to a psychopathy researcher

Leanne ten Brinke, a psychologist specializing in dark personalities, shared an easy way to spot lying.

Julia Pugachevsky · 12 Mar, 2026
I'm raising my kids to think like entrepreneurs. I encourage them to negotiate even during sibling disagreements.
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I'm raising my kids to think like entrepreneurs. I encourage them to negotiate even during sibling disagreements.

After my first company was acquired by Walmart Labs, I began teaching my children how to solve problems like entrepreneurs.

Kelly Burch · 12 Mar, 2026
Who will win and who should win at the 2026 Oscars
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Who will win and who should win at the 2026 Oscars

Who will win best actor between Michael B. Jordan and Timothée Chalamet? And will it be "One Battle After Another" or "Sinners" taking best picture?

Jason Guerrasio · 12 Mar, 2026
I sent my son to college with emergency contraception, and I taught him to think about women's pleasure
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I sent my son to college with emergency contraception, and I taught him to think about women's pleasure

I work in sex education, so I'm comfortable talking about sex with most people, even my children. But my son didn't love having these talks with me.

Kelly Burch · 12 Mar, 2026
2 legal-tech rivals' biggest fight might not be against each other
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2 legal-tech rivals' biggest fight might not be against each other

AI startups Harvey and Legora are duking it out over the future of corporate law. They have very different views on how AI will upend the legal word.

Dan DeFrancesco · 12 Mar, 2026
The Army is getting a new lethal hand grenade for the first time in decades
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The Army is getting a new lethal hand grenade for the first time in decades

The Army has approved the M111 hand grenade, the first new lethal hand grenade since Vietnam, to replace the MK3A2 for indoor combat.

Kelsey Baker · 12 Mar, 2026
Exec of laptop maker says Apple's budget MacBook Neo is a 'shock to the entire market'
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Exec of laptop maker says Apple's budget MacBook Neo is a 'shock to the entire market'

Apple is entering the affordable laptop market with the MacBook Neo, and competitor Asus says the low-cost strategy is disrupting the playing field.

Jordan Hart · 12 Mar, 2026