Whole Foods cofounder John Mackey credits Walmart's shake-up of the grocery industry with helping the chain find its target shopper.FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty ImagesWhole Foods was primarily focused on health-conscious customers when it was founded in 1980.Then, Walmart accidentally helped the chain find its core customer, cofounder John Mackey said.The assist helped Whole Foods …
AI safety pioneer Roman Yampolskiy says the AI boom is really a race to control "free labor" — and the future of work itself.Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesComputer science professor Roman Yampolskiy said the AI boom is a bet on future labor.He said investors expect AI agents to deliver "free labor" at a massive scale.Most …
Trump said he'll impose a tariff of 25% on countries that do business with Iran.SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump said he's imposing a 25% tariff against countries that "do business" with Iran.Details about how the tariff would be implemented were not immediately clear.Iran is currently experiencing mass protests against its government.President Donald Trump said Monday …
The Federal Reserve's two offices have been under construction for three years. Cost overruns are now at the center of a DOJ probe into the bank's Chair.Heather Diehl/Getty ImagesThe Federal Reserve's renovation project was expected to cost $1.9 billion. It now has a $2.5 billion price tag.Lead paint and asbestos discoveries contributed to increased renovation …
David Moss, 28, said he drove more than 6,000 miles in his Tesla without touching the steering wheel once by using Full Self-Driving (Supervised) mode.David MossDavid Moss, 28, has been a Tesla owner since March 2024.Moss said Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) was the number one purchase driver.He says he has traveled more than 11,000 miles …
The author's grandmother is 98 years old.Courtesy of Stephanie MorkAfter watching my 98-year-old grandmother live life to the fullest, I now see aging as a gift.She has lived through several challenges, yet she has always managed to keep a smile on her face.I believe her humility and positive outlook on life are what have kept …
Sonia Holland and Erin O'Brien grew up together in South Africa, and moved to China to teach English in 2024.Sons and Eri.Sonia Holland and Erin O'Brien are childhood friends who grew up in South Africa.They dreamed of traveling the world together, so they became English teachers abroad.They now live in China and say they wouldn't …
Selena Gomez attends the 2026 Golden Globes.Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesThe 83rd annual Golden Globes took place at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Sunday.Celebrities walked the red carpet in bold gowns and colorful suits.Selena Gomez and Colman Domingo wore some of the best looks of the night.The 2026 Golden Globes are officially upon us.On Sunday, …
Nespresso opened a nearly 14,000 square-foot flagship in Manhattan.Alice TecotzkyI visited Nespresso's nearly 14,000 square-foot NYC store, which offers free coffee and a speakeasy.Between choosing a favorite scent and engraving a cup, the brand seemed to focus on personalization.Despite the impulse to buy, it could function as a free third space — but I likely won't …
Collectible cups, keychains, and tote bags are the new normal at fast food restaurants.Ploy Phutpheng/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesCollectable cups, keychains, and tote bags are the latest fad at fast food restaurants.Many chains are expanding their retail offerings and seeking viral moments with limited merch drops.Analysts told Business Insider the trend plays on consumers' FOMO …
