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I've lived in Florida for over 25 years. These 6 islands probably aren't on your radar — but should be.
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I've lived in Florida for over 25 years. These 6 islands probably aren't on your radar — but should be.

I've lived in the Sunshine State for over 25 years and think Santa Rosa, Cedar Key, and Duck Key are some of the best islands to visit in Florida.

Veronica Croes · 16 Mar, 2026
Inside CPG's AI advertising boom, from Super Bowl spots to synthetic focus groups
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Inside CPG's AI advertising boom, from Super Bowl spots to synthetic focus groups

Coca-Cola, Mondelēz, and other CPG brands are turning to generative AI to produce ads in minutes and run AI-powered focus groups.

Shefali Kapadia · 16 Mar, 2026
I'm a childfree and a millionaire. I rent my home, have no plans for full retirement, and want to spend all my money before I die.
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I'm a childfree and a millionaire. I rent my home, have no plans for full retirement, and want to spend all my money before I die.

As a childfree couple, we're rethinking retirement, inheritance, and what financial success really means.

Kelly Burch · 16 Mar, 2026
Inside the race to cut Russia off from the global internet
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Inside the race to cut Russia off from the global internet

Silicon Valley is pulling the plug. The Kremlin is locking the doors. Inside the race to cut Russia off from the global internet.

Ekaterina Bodyagina · 16 Mar, 2026
I've raised my teen to be independent since kindergarten. Now she's teaching me how to be self-reliant with tech.
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I've raised my teen to be independent since kindergarten. Now she's teaching me how to be self-reliant with tech.

I raised my daughter with freedom, responsibility, and real-world skills from a young age, now she's heading to college and I'm not worried at all.

Jane Ridley · 16 Mar, 2026
The hidden AI risk for workers isn't just unemployment — it's a pay cut, former Salesforce AI CEO says
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The hidden AI risk for workers isn't just unemployment — it's a pay cut, former Salesforce AI CEO says

Clara Shih said AI could push wages down as technology lowers skill barriers and displaced workers flood remaining jobs.

Thibault Spirlet · 16 Mar, 2026
Berkshire Hathaway just broadcast its most bullish signal in years
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Berkshire Hathaway just broadcast its most bullish signal in years

Warren Buffett halted stock buybacks during his last 18 months as CEO. His successor, Greg Abel, spent $225 million on them in one day.

Theron Mohamed · 16 Mar, 2026
4 shoe trends that are in right now and 3 that are out, according to stylists
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4 shoe trends that are in right now and 3 that are out, according to stylists

Stylists say vintage-style clogs and loafer mules will be popular this spring. Sky-high heels and all-white sneakers, however, won't be as prevalent.

Cheyenne Elwell · 16 Mar, 2026
MAPPED: 65 planes were diverted as a drone strike caused flight chaos at Dubai Airport once again
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MAPPED: 65 planes were diverted as a drone strike caused flight chaos at Dubai Airport once again

After a fire near Dubai International Airport, 65 flights were diverted to 34 airports, according to data from Flightradar24.

Pete Syme · 16 Mar, 2026
Burger King went big on self-deprecating Oscars ads. Now it needs to prove it's fixed past missteps.
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Burger King went big on self-deprecating Oscars ads. Now it needs to prove it's fixed past missteps.

Burger King dazzled Oscars viewers with a self-deprecating ad campaign, announcing it had fired its "King" mascot and revamped the Whopper.

Lara O'Reilly · 16 Mar, 2026
Our March Madness bracket is all business
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Our March Madness bracket is all business

Business Insider kicks off its March Madness bracket, featuring eight top business trends, including SaaS, private credit, and robotics.

Dan DeFrancesco · 16 Mar, 2026
Higher gas prices spark a surge of search interest in EVs
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Higher gas prices spark a surge of search interest in EVs

Americans are watching prices at the pump soar. Car-shopping websites tell Business Insider they're seeing customers kick the tires on EV in response.

Ben Shimkus · 16 Mar, 2026