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A battle for Taipei could hinge on defending this river. Here’s how Taiwan’s forces are readying for that fight.
TAIPEI — In the dead of night, scores of masked military police moved a medley of defensive gear beneath flickering traffic lights and store signs. Hemmed in by rows of shophouses, they laid metal barricades, land mines, and sandbags along an intersection just a mile from Taiwan’s presidential…
Fei-Fei Li says she runs her AI startup like a ‘tiger mom’
Fei-Fei Li says running an AI startup has brought out her “tiger mom” side. In an interview with Bloomberg released on Wednesday, the Stanford professor, known for creating ImageNet and often called the “Godmother of AI,” said that her seniority at the startup has put her in a bit of a parental…
Mary J. Blige says she learned the hard way how important it is to understand her finances
Mary J. Blige said her early success came with a steep learning curve when it came to money and contracts. On Wednesday’s episode of the “IMO” podcast, the singer said her lack of financial knowledge left her vulnerable early in her career. “We signed a contract in the kitchen, on the washing…
YouTube Is Hollywood’s New Proving Ground, According to MoviePass CEO
“The Odyssey” and “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” brought crowds of movie fans to theaters this summer. Does this signal a true rebound for an industry that’s been struggling for years? Business Insider Today’s Dan DeFrancesco gets the scoop from Stacy Spikes, CEO of MoviePass. Read the full article…
I made the Pioneer Woman’s easy one-pan sausage pasta. It’s perfect for a fall weeknight dinner.
There’s nothing quite like a simple, no-fuss pasta dish that requires minimal ingredients, one pot, and easy-to-follow instructions. Ree Drummond, better known as the Pioneer Woman, has built a following around her simple, hearty recipes that often make enough to feed a whole family or have…
YouTube punches back at Netflix by offering top creators millions for exclusive deals
YouTube is in talks to offer select creators millions in payments if they keep their videos exclusively on its platform for a set period, two people familiar with its efforts told Business Insider. The move is a direct shot at Netflix, which has been ramping up its licensing of creator videos for…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the UK 6 years after they left. Here’s a timeline of their relationship with the royals.
Harry and Meghan moved away from the UK in March 2020 after stepping back as senior royals. However, in episode five of “Harry & Meghan,” they shared that they had considered moving to three Commonwealth countries to continue working for the Queen outside the UK. Harry and Meghan said they…
17 cozy comfort meals you can make in a slow cooker
Whether it’s for game day or just a slow Sunday with the family, crock-pot barbecue ribs make everything unbelievably easy. “Ribs do really well in the slow cooker, and you can always stick them under the broiler in the end to crisp them up,” Laidlaw said. Laidlaw’s recipe recommends cooking the…
Bally’s issues going concern warning amid mounting liquidity crisis
Casino and resort operator Bally’s issued a warning that it may struggle to keep up with its debt burden over the next year, and there is “substantial doubt” about its ability to remain a going concern. The company made the disclosure in its second quarter earnings report filed with the Securities…
Trump says data centers maybe ‘could use a little public relations help’
President Donald Trump says data centers might need a new image. “I would say that maybe it could use a little public relations help,” Trump told reporters on Wednesday after an event focused on cryptocurrency. Trump made clear that, whatever the vibes might be, he remains a staunch supporter of…