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I developed stabbing stomach pain as a college football player. It turned out to be stage 4 colon cancer.

Khalil Smith was a freshman in college when he was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer.Courtesy of Khalil SmithA college athlete had stabbing stomach pains that wouldn't go away for months.After several days of tests, doctors discovered late-stage colon cancer.Immunotherapy worked better for him than traditional cancer treatment.It felt like someone was stabbing me in …

A Facebook veteran took a big career risk that resulted in a ‘giant failure’ — but embracing a ‘J-curve’ career path paid off

Former Facebook exec Molly Graham said she took a big risk that resulted in a product flop, but the growth opportunity helped her become a leader at billion-dollar firms.credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty ImagesMolly Graham said making a risky move while at Facebook helped set her up for later leadership roles.She calls the …

Larry Page is officially moving business out of California ahead of a proposed billionaire’s tax

Google cofounder Larry Page has cut his ties to CaliforniaJustin Sullivan/Getty ImagesGoogle cofounder Larry Page is cutting ties with California.A source said Page had already left the state.He has incorporated several of his business ventures in Delaware, as well as some in Florida.Billionaire Larry Page is peacing out of California.The Google cofounder has cut ties …

Snow causes 5 days of travel chaos in Amsterdam, with over 2,500 flights canceled and planes left taxiing for hours

Snowfall in Amsterdam's Jordaan district on Monday.Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty ImagesOver 2,500 flights in and out of Amsterdam, one of Europe's busiest airports, have been canceled since Friday.Snowfall has disrupted travel, forcing some inbound flights to divert to other European cities.A KLM flight spent over two hours taxiing around the airport before going back to …

Meet Barry Pollack, Nicolás Maduro’s lawyer who also represented Julian Assange

Barry Pollack represented Julian Assange in his complex plea deal negotiations with the Justice Department.Kim Hong-Ji/ReutersVenezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro hired US lawyer Barry Pollack to defend him in court.Pollack is known for representing Julian Assange and handling national security cases.He's successfully represented numerous corporate executives in criminal trials.When Nicolás Maduro needed someone to represent him …

How to get Rod Stewart tickets: US tour dates and prices compared

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreJason Kempin/Getty ImagesRod Stewart is a legendary artist from England with over 50 years of performances under his tenure. The British-born artist is one of the last remaining survivors of mid-century musicians still touring. He's had several big hits over the …

‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry says markets are missing a trick as the Venezuela raid just ‘changed the game’

Michael Burry, the investor of "The Big Short" fame.Jim Spellman/Getty Images; Tyler Le/BIMichael Burry says markets aren't pricing in the longer-term impacts of the US raid on Venezuela.The "Big Short" investor wrote on Substack that the "game just changed" for global energy.Burry said the US economy stands to benefit while China, Russia, Canada, and Mexico …