Rebecca Minkoff has four children.Courtesy of Rebecca MinkoffRebecca Minkoff believes work-life balance is a myth for working parents.Minkoff, who has four children, restructured her working life to make more time for family.She wishes she had received one piece of parenting advice earlier in her career: "only your babies matter." Work-life balance is a myth that …
Allbirds is an AI company now, and the rebranding is getting memed.Illustration by Timon Schneider/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesAllbirds is, for some reason, an AI company now.Some people on social media found that more than a little funny.The jokes did not disappoint.Once in a while, something happens in tech land that's prime meme fodder. The …
Jimmy Pitaro, chairman of ESPN, addressed the layoffs at Disney in a memo to staffers.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesJimmy Pitaro addressed ESPN staff after Disney's recent layoffs.The memo, obtained by Business Insider, said ESPN employees being cut have already been informed.Disney's layoffs are the first under its new CEO, Josh D'Amaro.The top executive at ESPN addressed his staff …
I tried on button-up shirts from Banana Republic (left), Gap (middle), and Old Navy (right).Karen Santos for BIFrom effortless everyday outfits to business-casual occasions, a good button-up top is one of the most versatile spring and summer fashion staples.I often wear button-ups over a swimsuit with jean shorts for beach days, or pair them with …
Emergent is launching a new AI agent that can help with everyday tasks.EmergentEmergent is launching Wingman, a personal AI agent, to take on OpenClaw.Wingman operates on messaging platforms and integrates with tools like Gmail and Slack.Emergent emphasizes Wingman's security, offering features to prevent hacking and data leaks.Vibe-coding startup Emergent is coming for the OpenClaws of …
Dario Amodei is the CEO and cofounder of Anthropic.Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesAnthropic has recently received multiple offers from VCs to invest at valuations as high as $800 billion.Buzzy startups frequently field preemptive offers from investors only to rebuff them.Still, the valuations indicate the feverish demand for Anthropic shares that has overtaken Silicon Valley.Anthropic has fielded …
As a longtime employee, I think the Lego Easter baskets and Nespresso Vertuo Next are two of the best things to get at Costco right now.Veronica ThatcherAs a longtime Costco employee, I love seeing the new items that arrive each month.The Elements bug-repelling fans and Koda rock solar lights are perfect for outdoor entertaining.I think …
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan.Samuel Corum/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesSouthwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan said a candidate wasn't hired after they were "rude to the receptionist."He said it has a culture of hiring those who "seek to serve others before they serve themselves."Jordan also spoke about the importance of taking care of employees.Being kind to everyone …
A Business Insider reporter took Amtrak's California Zephyr from Chicago to Emeryville, California.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderI recently took a 53-hour trip on Amtrak's California Zephyr — the longest train ride in the US.I booked a bedroom accommodation for $2,200, and I'd love to take the whole trip again.I was in awe of the changing landscapes from …
