Although it was not perfect, my Costa Cruises experience turned out to be a pretty great value.Becky PokoraMy Costa Pacifica cruise cost $100 a night, so I expected a stripped-down experience.The ship felt dated, the food was hit-or-miss, and I sometimes felt nickel-and-dimed.Still, I got to see the Dominican Republic for such a low price. …
Elon MuskBloomberg/Getty ImagesA SpaceX exec announced another xAI reorganization this week.The company's organizational structure has been in a state of flux in recent months.Several xAI cofounders left the company after it was acquired by SpaceX in February.As Elon Musk's xAI merges more closely with SpaceX ahead of the space giant's blockbuster IPO, the AI company …
Donald Trump announced a last-minute ceasefire deal with Iran on Tuesday evening. Business leaders and foreign policy experts responded with mixed reactions.Alex Wong/Getty ImagesOn Tuesday evening, President Donald Trump announced a last-minute ceasefire deal with Iran.Reactions to the news largely split along partisan lines.Analysts cautioned that the deal is temporary, and tensions could flare again.President …
I moved in with my in-laws two years ago and couldn't be happier.Dani MohrbachMy husband and I were having trouble making ends meet, so we moved in with his parents.Although the arrangement took some getting used to, we couldn't be happier.Financial stability has really improved our lives, and we love spending time with his parents.When …
Mercor CEO Brendan Foody.Craig T Fruchtman/Getty ImagesContractors said in at least five lawsuits that AI training startup Mercor exposed their data to hackers.Mercor said last week it was "impacted" by compromised LiteLLM software.One of the suits seeks to hold LiteLLM, security audit firm Delve, and others liable.Contractors filed five lawsuits against Mercor, the AI training …
Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump is extending the Iran deal deadline by two weeks for negotiations.The Dow surged as investors reacted to Trump's ceasefire announcement and negotiation hopes.Oil prices dropped on the news.President Donald Trump said he would extend a deadline for a deal with Iran by two weeks if the …
According to etiquette experts, there are some things you should never do when starting a new job.Tyler Le/BIStarting a new job can be overwhelming — there's a lot to learn about the role, organization, and team members.However, it's important to show yourself in the best possible light to avoid starting off on the wrong foot.That's …
PixeloneStocker/Getty ImagesThis post originally appeared in the Business Insider Today newsletter.You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here.The software industry is in a fight for its life. But it's got a plan.The "SaaSpocalypse" is one of the big themes of 2026, with people arguing AI could kill the software business. Why pay for …
HII and GrayMatter Robotics are set to partner on physical AI systems in shipyards.US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brett WalkerTop US Navy shipbuilder HII is exploring what AI and robots can do for shipbuilding.The next year will see HII and GrayMatter Robotics test the integration of systems into shipyards.Automation in shipbuilding …
RICCARDO MILANI/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty ImagesThe New York Times reported that telehealth startup Medvi has over $1 billion in projected sales.Founder Matthew Gallagher used AI to build the website and has contracted with medical providers.Its marketing has included seemingly fake doctors and prompted lawsuits.Medvi is an AI-powered telehealth startup with two employees. It did $401 …
