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Ken Griffin's talent machine is getting bigger with its most competitive intern class ever
NEWS | 08 June 2026
Ken Griffin's companies are making their biggest bet yet on entry-level talent, as Citadel interns kick off their program with an offsite in Palm Beach on Monday. They're among the more than 350 interns at the company and its sister firm, market maker Citadel Securities, and comprise the biggest global class to date. Citadel and Citadel Securities interns, some of whom have PhDs, won't be starved for summer cash: their base salary is $4,300 to $5,800 per week, depending on their role and experience. Fabian Figi and Iris Wang lead campus recruiting for Citadel Securities and Citadel, respectively. Return offers and evaluationWhile the intern role itself is changing, Citadel and Citadel Securities are still evaluating interns in much the same way: impact.

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Why tens of thousands of young Indians are calling themselves cockroaches
NEWS | 08 June 2026
On Saturday, hundreds of young Indians swarmed the country's capital, New Delhi. Many wore masks depicting cockroach faces in support of a satirical movement called the "Cockroach Janta Party." The movement is a protest against high youth unemployment in the subcontinent, corruption in the government, and failures of the education ministry. The term "cockroach" was inadvertently coined during a May Supreme Court hearing by India's chief justice, Surya Kant, who compared young people to unemployed "cockroaches" and "parasites." The CJP's formation comes as India is battling a high youth unemployment rate.

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Apple WWDC Could Be Its Chance to Prove to Wall Street It's an AI Winner
NEWS | 08 June 2026
This year's Worldwide Developers Conference could change the company's AI story and fuel a rerating of the stock, Wall Street analysts said. What it would take for Apple to be an AI winnerGoldman Sachs analysts expect Apple to announce a redefined AI Siri set for September 2026 alongside the next iPhone. While WWDC 2024 was focused on AI, with the company seeing shares gain after announcing Apple Intelligence, Apple has delayed its AI plans since, fueling scrutiny from Wall Street. Apple stock is on track to follow this pattern, gaining in the trading week ahead of the event. Wedbush, which has a $400 price target for Apple stock, said that AI monetization and services could add $75 to $100 per share to Apple stock that the current price isn't factoring in.

Current Events:
Scott Pelley says Bari Weiss is putting a 'thumb on the scale' for Trump's version of events at CBS News
NEWS | 08 June 2026
Fired "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley says CBS News' top editor, Bari Weiss, is directing coverage to be more aligned with the Trump administration's views. Pelley said Weiss sent an email to his former boss, Tanya Simon, asking if they could make changes to the segment. Longtime correspondent Anderson Cooper left the show in May, while CBS News fired Pelley, correspondent Cecilia Vega, executive producer Tanya Simon, and executive editor Draggan Mihailovich. The Paramount settlementAlthough the fallout at "60 Minutes" has dominated recent headlines, the drama began long before. "That lawsuit against 60 Minutes had caused a great deal of concern in '60 Minutes.'

News Flash:
Former Google Distinguished Engineer Has Three Tips for New Graduates
NEWS | 08 June 2026
As graduation season collides with diminishing entry-level roles and slower hiring, the former distinguished engineer at Google has notes for fresh grads. Here are three pieces of advice Hightower has for new graduates and early-career workers, especially those looking to break into the tech industry. "You're going to have to show your work in public," he said. "I think now going into the workforce, you're going to have to put together a strong set of extracurricular activities." Hightower said prospective graduates should think about workforce preparation the same way they once approached college admissions.

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SPONSORED | 08 June 2026
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America's high-growth companies
NEWS | 08 June 2026
Search Loading Loading Loading Loading Loading Loading Loading Loading Loading Loading LoadingAre you on the list? MethodologyAmerica's High Growth Companies 2026 recognizes companies across the United States based on their performance across a range of key financial growth metrics. The 500 highest-scoring companies were recognized by Business Insider and Plant-A Insights as America's High Growth Companies 2026. No Endorsement or Quality AssurancePlant-A and Business Insider do not endorse or validate the business practices or the standing of the ranked companies. Business Insider Editorial Article: Copyright © 2026 Insider, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Can America make the chip that rules the world?
NEWS | 08 June 2026
We got rare access inside Intel's semiconductor operation in Oregon to see how some of America's most advanced chips are made. As tensions with China rise, Washington is betting on Intel, the only American company that both designs and manufactures advanced chips in the US, to help rebuild domestic chipmaking. We visited its cleanroom, its R&D lab, and a packaging operation no media had ever visited before to see how Intel plans to do it.

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SpaceX's retail-investor push is raising some red flags
NEWS | 08 June 2026
He's doing everyone a favor and throwing a bone to the day traders who trust his vision and have supported Tesla through thick and thin. See for yourself (courtesy of associated Reddit threads):Top comments on a r/TradingViewSignals post:"They are really trying to dump this bag on retail aren't they." — brexdab"Just like every other crash, the retail investors will be left holding the bag…. Basically, it's expected that day traders will frontload their purchases. The company's stock — also hobbled by tech issues on IPO day — took months to recover, and hardly looked like the juggernaut we know today.

This Just In:
I study mentally strong people. Here are 5 signs you're overwhelmed at work — not burned out
NEWS | 08 June 2026
If you're frustrated about the obstacles that stand in your way and prevent you from turning in your best work, you're overwhelmed. When you're overwhelmed, you're more likely to think, I have too much to do and not enough time to do it. If you're burned out, you're more likely to feel flat or numb, both physically and emotionally. These are three examples of strategies I address in my new book that can give you fast relief when you're feeling overwhelmed. If you aren't sure if you're burned out, talk to a mental health professional if you can.

Today:
I was surprised by how excited I got for my empty nest. Everything changed when my adult son moved back in.
NEWS | 08 June 2026
When they leave for college, every visit, followed by every leaving, becomes a mini-earthquake — shaking your entire nervous system. So when my firstborn moved across the country for his first real job, and my twins started looking toward college, I knew I had to prepare myself for the ultimate heartbreak: an empty nest. My son has moved back in, and I'm learning to be fluidThe joys of having him home far outnumber the challenges. But I'm learning that this stage of life is filled with ever-changing seasons and new surprises. I'm learning to soften enough to change with it.

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My ultrawealthy clients pay me $150,000 a year to manage their leisure lives 24/7, from dinner parties to Arctic trips
NEWS | 08 June 2026
Our clients pay upward of $150,000 a year and have access to Roman and me directly, 24/7. Erica Jackowitz with her clients on a trip she organized to the Arctic, using Starlink internet to rebook their flights. Erica Jackowitz, pictured here with her husband, said she spends her summers in Europe because that's where most of her clients spend the season. We spend the summer in Europe because that's where the bulk of our clients spend their summers, so it's easier for us to be onsite in the time zone. It's incredible to be able to actually say, "I live in Europe over the summers, and that's part of my job."

World:
Steven Bartlett's Wine Controversy Shows Optimization Culture's Limits
NEWS | 08 June 2026
It has been two week weeks since Steven Bartlett's three-glasses-of-wine-ruined-my-life comments and the results are in: people are getting sick of optimization culture. "Optimization is killing fun," Greg James, a British radio DJ, said in an Instagram reel shared on May 31. "I genuinely sometimes podcast better on a hangover," Fearne Cotton, a TV presenter and the host of the podcast "Happy Place," said. Fellow TV presenter Laura Jackson wrote on Instagram: "Most people's legacy will be the people they loved, the laughs they shared and how they made others feel. Wellness culture is just culture nowIt's not surprising that people are fed up with optimization culture.

Current Events:
I banned smartphones for my 4 kids. They became obsessed with Walkmans instead.
NEWS | 08 June 2026
For a couple of years, my four kids have been asking for smartphones. Being aware of the negative impacts of smartphones, for kids and adults, my husband and I have told the kids they won't be getting smartphones until they are at least 17. Ali Hynek banned smartphones for her four kids. It would be a chance for the kids to tinker and learn how we used to listen to music before smartphones and streaming. While this once had been the only way I listened to music, my kids had never even seen these devices.

News Flash:
I'm 62 and raising 4 adopted grandchildren. I won't be able to retire, but I'm finally able to breathe a little.
NEWS | 08 June 2026
I was briefly an empty nester; now I've adopted four of my granddaughters, ages 7 to 19. I've worked remotely to balance work with raising my youngest daughter, who's now 26. Business Insider wants to hear from grandparents caring for their grandchildren and older Americans caring for younger loved ones. I had recently downsized before getting the kids, but I needed a bigger vehicle and a larger house. I feel like I'm getting my footing and able to breathe a little now.