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How Uber Uses AI to Charge You More
Uber once sold riders on a simple promise: Order a car right from your phone for less than a taxi. One major change happened behind the scenes: up-front pricing. Instead of relying on a predictable rate based largely on time and distance, Uber now uses algorithms and a range of real-time factors to…
How to Turn Your Real-Life Experiences Into Your Best Interview Asset
Drazen Zigic / Shutterstock.com Are you launching a new job search? If so, you’re probably spending time updating and tweaking your resume, ensuring that your LinkedIn profile supports your applications and networking with professionals in your target field. Now, you’re ready to start prepping for…
I Have a Gift Card for a Store That Has Closed. What Do I Do?
From Joann Fabrics to Forever 21, more than 8,100 stores closed across the U.S. in 2025, according to retail industry analytics firm Coresight Research. What if you still have an unused gift card from any of these businesses? Warehouse chain Costco recently issued a recall for Synergy restaurant…
These smartphones on soldiers’ chests are becoming an important tool in the US Army’s plans for a high-tech fight
The soldiers stood at the edge of a building, readying to push deeper into the city for the next phase of the fight. Some checked their ammunition, while others mapped out their moves on the smartphones on their chests. The US Army refers to the systems Business Insider saw used in this urban…
Devoted Health is raising a new round of funding at a $25 billion valuation
Devoted Health is the latest startup to show that combining health and AI commands a premium valuation. Just months after announcing a new round of funding, the Medicare Advantage startup is in talks to raise another round that could value the company at $25 billion, according to sources familiar…
Pope Leo warns AI could become a new form of ‘economic colonialism’
Pope Leo XIV has a simple request for lawmakers tasked with shaping AI policy: put humans first. The pontiff encouraged them to implement laws that uplift their constituents at the International Catholic Legislators Network’s annual conference in Rome on Friday. During his speech, Pope Leo…
Meet the 51 women competing to be Miss USA 2026
Julia Hatoum, 24, has a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Delaware, where she was student body president and graduated with triple minors. Hatoum now works as a transmission engineer, managing the maintenance of power grids across Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, New…
After living in California for decades, I finally found the perfect place to visit for an unforgettable weekend getaway.
Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, I have visited many beautiful places in California over the years. My hometown offered easy access to coastal cities like Santa Cruz and Monterey. I’ve also explored popular destinations like Sonoma, Napa, and Palm Springs in search of the perfect weekend…
8 things you should never talk about at work, according to etiquette experts
Coworkers often engage in small talk, which is usually a well-meaning attempt at forming connections. However, some subjects or remarks can be misunderstood or come across as inappropriate in a professional setting, potentially straining relationships between coworkers. That’s why Business Insider…
What’s happening with the national debt — and how it could affect your wallet
Owing $40 trillion might sound daunting. But for the American government, ballooning debt has become the new business as usual — even if it takes a bite out of consumers’ wallets. On Wednesday, the Treasury Department announced that the national debt had reached over $40 trillion, up by more than…