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Why VCs are funding a concert business as a hedge against AI
NEWS | 02 October 2026
As most VCs pour billions into AI startups, a select few are making a counterbet on a traditionally low-tech business: Concerts. Founded in 2023 by three serial tech entrepreneurs, RASA is decidedly for tech people, by tech people. "Suddenly they meet us, and they're like, 'Wait, you're tech founders,'" he said. In keeping with Silicon Valley's sober kick, you will also be disappointed if you're looking for bottle service and rounds of shots. "If a person has fun at our events without drinking, then we know it's a good event," Muhaisen said.

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NBCUniversal is cutting a few hundred global streaming tech employees
NEWS | 02 October 2026
Comcast's NBCUniversal is cutting a few hundred streaming tech staffers, Business Insider has learned. The layoffs will impact NBCU's global streaming technology group, which includes the engineering and quality assurance teams, three people familiar with the changes said. NBCU's streaming cuts come months after its US streamer, Peacock, became profitable on an adjusted EBITDA basis for the first time. "As NBCUniversal and Sky continue to invest in our streaming products and technology, we are proposing changes to our Global Streaming Technology organization, which will impact some roles," an NBCU spokesperson said in a statement. Those processes began yesterday, a person familiar with the cuts said.

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United is going hard for Delta customers over Starlink. And some United customers don't like it.
NEWS | 02 October 2026
If you're a loyal Delta flier, you're one of United Airlines ' hottest targets right now. Delta has opted not to use Starlink on its planes, a decision that has riled Elon Musk and given United an in. The carrier plans to begin installing Starlink WiFi on more than 500 narrow-body aircraft beginning in the first quarter of 2027, it said in May. In its latest campaign, United touted its Starlink WiFi rollout as another reason for frequent fliers to switch. Delta and United did not respond to further requests for comment from Business Insider sent outside regular business hours.

Current Events:
Tesla rolled out a 'drive away' feature it hopes ‘you never need’
NEWS | 02 October 2026
One Tesla employee is calling it "a feature we hope you never need." Tesla on Thursday rolled out an over-the-air software update called "Emergency Drive Away" that would allow the vehicle to quickly shift into drive while plugged into a Supercharging station. The feature comes two months after a shooting near an In-N-Out in Twin Falls, Idaho, left three people dead. Tesla said in an X post that the feature is for emergencies only. Max de Zegher, the senior director of charging in North America, said in an X post that it's a feature "we hope you never need."

News Flash:
I run an AI company with a workforce of 34 AI agents. My days are powered by Diet Coke, DoorDash, and 'Claude walks' — here's my routine.
NEWS | 02 October 2026
I have about 34 AI agents working for meThey're connected to my goals, decisions, meeting transcripts, email, Google Docs, Notion, and other contexts. I use Codex Live Voice Mode — a voice interface for my entire AI workforce — to triage whatever needs my attention. After lunch, I'll usually meet with one or two clients. We'll AirPlay different AI outputs to the TV, and throughout the day, I'm constantly dictating to AI or taking photos of things I've written to give it more context. I have a gym in my building, so I'll usually do weights after work.

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SPONSORED | 02 October 2026
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'I couldn't let everyone else die': The Flydubai pilot stabbed by his coworker describes how he helped save Flight 1073
NEWS | 02 October 2026
The Flydubai captain who was stabbed by his copilot has described how he fought to save the airplane with nearly 180 passengers. An unforgettable conversation with Captain Smit, filled with pride and emotions. "I was acting to save my own life, of course, but at the same time, I knew I couldn't let everyone else die." After landing, the other pilot was arrested, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement. Machchhar said he has been a pilot for 17 years and a captain for the last 11 years.

Breaking:
Bankers, don't dodge train fares on your commute. It could get you barred from the industry.
NEWS | 02 October 2026
Joseph Molloy was barred on Thursday by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority from regulated financial services work after a criminal conviction for dodging fares. He was barred from the railway operator for a year, ordered to complete 80 hours of unpaid work and pay £5,000, around $6,605 in compensation, plus costs and a victim surcharge. The Financial Conduct Authority issued what amounts to a lifetime prohibition from the industry. The agency said the conviction showed a "clear and serious" lack of honesty and integrity, so he was not "fit and proper" for regulated work. In the US, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA, oversees brokerage firms and the brokers who work for them.

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New York's Gambling Tax Revenue Faces Prediction Market Growth
NEWS | 02 October 2026
But prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi have begun offering sports gamblers a new way to play — and they are taxed at a lower federal level. Prediction markets argue that they fall under federal oversight as derivatives exchanges, rather than being subject to state gambling laws. Prediction markets' growth has accelerated since they added sports. And Polymarket also saw skyrocketing growth after adding sports to its platform, according to a report from the New York State Comptroller. Kalshi also disputes that its growth is eating traditional sportsbook revenue.

This Just In:
How to get ahead of the job-search 'cattle call'
NEWS | 02 October 2026
The best way to beat the line for a job is to get there before it forms. Getting in line with everybody else can make the process seem "more like a cattle call," she said. "A warm introduction is always the best way to go about a job search," he said. Instead, she recommends that job seekers seek advice, insight, recommendations, and referrals. "The way to apply for a job these days is to not apply for a job," she said.

Today:
I Saw the Elizabeth Holmes Doc. Shhhh I Can't Tell You About It.
NEWS | 02 October 2026
My row of Alice Tully Hall was filled with reporters scribbling notes about the buzzy new Elizabeth Holmes documentary. "You Can See Everything" is about the story of Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of blood-testing startup Theranos, who was convicted of defrauding investors of hundreds of millions of dollars. A massive screen was parked outside the theater's doors, proclaiming: "FREE ELIZABETH HOLMES." Flyers papered the ground, asking viewers to "see why Elizabeth Holmes is innocent" by visiting their site. Correction, October 1, 2026 — This story has been corrected to reflect that Billy Evans is Elizabeth Holmes' fiancé, not husband.

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Finance Worker With Supermarket Night Job Saves Nearly $300K Toward Early Retirement.
NEWS | 02 October 2026
So I tried working two jobs — an office finance job during the day and as a product sorter in a grocery store at night. The grocery store was unsustainableI quit my job at Stop & Shop three weeks ago. I previously had another grocery store job at Whole Foods. That worked because, at the time, my finance job had a hybrid schedule. People assume I just work, work, work — and that isn't true.

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We didn't plan to live within walking distance of my family. Then, my sisters and parents all moved to our neighborhood.
NEWS | 02 October 2026
Living within walking distance of most of my family was never the goal, but we've made the best of itI've become neighbors with a lot of my family members in Florida. For example, since my wife and I work remotely, family members would try to visit us during lunchtime. Our family hosts Noche Buena, my parents take Thanksgiving, and one of my sisters handles Christmas brunch. John Paul HernandezAlthough I'm lucky to be so close to my family, my wife's family lives about two hours south. We've introduced our friends to our family members, and they've done the same with us.

Current Events:
A full-time lawyer with 10 income streams shares her biggest flops, and the easiest way to earn side money in 2026
NEWS | 02 October 2026
Her first project was a fashion blog. Her fashion blog taught her website-building and graphic-design skills, which she and her husband used to create a physical wedding planner. The push toward more passive income streamsZheng has also shut down businesses that made money but proved too time-intensive. Her fashion blog, for instance, generated income through sponsored posts and advertising, but only when she was actively creating content. Zheng started a fashion blog in 2012, her first income stream outside law.

News Flash:
Nestlé's CEO says these 3 qualities will get you promoted
NEWS | 02 October 2026
Philipp Navratil spent roughly two decades climbing up the corporate ladder, so he knows a thing or two about getting promoted. This is part of a series of stories from Business Insider's conversation with Nestlé CEO Philipp Navratil. That means constantly learning — whether by teaching themselves new skills or seeking guidance from colleagues, managers, and mentors. As a CEO, Navratil still learns from his colleagues. The learning happens when you're a "little outside your comfort zone," the CEO said.