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'Unsubscribe' and 'opt out': A new Big Tech boycott to protest ICE starts February 1
NEWS | 02 February 2026
Thousands of protesters in Minneapolis demonstrated against ICE on January 31. Jen Golbeck/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesThousands of protesters in Minneapolis demonstrated against ICE on January 31. There may, however, be another way, according to Scott Galloway, a marketing professor at New York University famous for his critiques of Big Tech. Scott Galloway is calling on Americans to "unsubscribe" and "opt out" in February. In Galloway's view, while the protests have been important, they won't be enough to bring about substantive, long-term immigration policy reforms.

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She makes six figures as an artist. It's still a grind to get by in NYC.
NEWS | 02 February 2026
The Californian quit her job in sustainable packaging design in Los Angeles, became a full-time artist, and moved to New York City. When Kinnare moved across the country in 2021, New York City rents began to rise as many others returned after the pandemic. Sticker shockWhen she first arrived in the city, Kinnare spent $2,000 on rent for a two-bedroom apartment in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn that she also used as her art studio. With tighter living quarters in the city, many artists rent a separate studio space to work on their craft. An investment in the futureKinnare sees the high cost of living in New York City as an investment in her career that, so far, is paying off.

World:
Why Disney is more expensive than ever
NEWS | 02 February 2026
Disney theme parks have become significantly more expensive, with prices for food, merchandise, and tickets rising much faster than inflation. A Mickey ice cream bar that cost $2.75 in 2009 now costs $6.50, and top-tier annual passes have nearly doubled in price over the past decade. While Disney cites inflation, labor costs, and heavy investment in new attractions, changes in pricing strategy — including demand-based tickets and paid add-ons — have played a major role. As Disney's streaming business struggled, its parks became the company's biggest source of profit, raising questions about how much fans are willing — or able — to pay for the magic.

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We went to Starbucks' first investor day in 3 years, toured its new café model, and saw its comeback plan in action
NEWS | 02 February 2026
Business Insider reporter Ashley Rodriguez previewed the model for Starbucks' new coffeehouses at its investor day. Business Insider reporter Ashley Rodriguez previewed the model for Starbucks' new coffeehouses at its investor day. Ashley Rodriguez/Business InsiderBusiness Insider reporter Ashley Rodriguez previewed the model for Starbucks' new coffeehouses at its investor day. Ashley Rodriguez/Business Insiderlighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. At investor day, two Business Insider reporters watched closely as executives made clear that the last 16 months were only the opening act and previewed what comes next.

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He's a vocal coach for dozens of A-listers. They taught him that being famous is more taxing than you'd think.
NEWS | 02 February 2026
They're all nominated for Grammy Awards this year, and they've all worked closely with the same vocal coach: Eric Vetro. I completely get what they're going for." She's one of those performers that, kind of like Ariana, once they get on a roll, they know what they're doing. You might not see what they're doing because they're prepping for something else or prepping for something for the future, but she's working all the time. I think that's so important.

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SPONSORED | 02 February 2026
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Inside the Startup Rush for Europe's New War Chest
NEWS | 02 February 2026
When I met the firm's CEO, Janne Hietala, last fall, he arrived at our restaurant in Joensuu with news. Kelluu is trying to make it big in a market that hasn't been kind to small firms. According to the NATO Innovation Fund in February, venture capital investments in European defense tech reached $1 billion in 2024, up by four times since 2020. To make it in the old defense world, small firms typically needed to be bought by a prime. Read this collection to get to know some of the startups seeking a slice of Europe's expanding war chest:

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3 tech executives share how they find time and space for deep thinking
NEWS | 02 February 2026
Left to right: Shishir Mehrotra at Superhuman, Joe Depa at EY, and Parker Harris at Slack. Left to right: Shishir Mehrotra at Superhuman, Joe Depa at EY, and Parker Harris at Slack. Three executives from Slack, EY, and Superhuman shared how they reset to make room for deep thinking amid stacked calendars. Parker Harris, CTO SlackParker Harris said he turns the sound off on his notifications when turning to deep thinking. Joe Depa, EY global chief innovation officerJoe Depa is the global chief innovation officer at EY.

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Empty stores and massage chairs next to produce: Amazon Fresh employees explain the chain's demise
NEWS | 02 February 2026
Some assumed that Amazon Fresh would offer their favorite organic yogurt or premium meat because of the shared ownership. On Tuesday, the technology and retail giant said it would close its roughly 60 Fresh stores in the US. Amazon also touted Fresh stores for their tech, such as the Just Walk Out checkout system and smart shopping carts. Amazon Fresh was never famous for anything, employees saidA more structural problem may have been what Amazon decided to carry in its stores. Besides food, early versions of Amazon Fresh stores also included tech products, home goods, and other items Amazon sold online.

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He spent years waiting for the right moment to move to Japan. Retirement led him to Thailand instead.
NEWS | 02 February 2026
After years of working and living in Hawaii, Bill Strayer decided to move to Bangkok in 2023 to retire. After years of working and living in Hawaii, Bill Strayer decided to move to Bangkok in 2023 to retire. After years of working and living in Hawaii, Bill Strayer decided to move to Bangkok in 2023 to retire. "That's what really kicked me into gear for being in Japan," Strayer, 63, told Business Insider. I'll just stay in Hawaii for two, three years and then eventually make it to Japan," Strayer said.

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A doctor who studies metabolism said new research convinced him to make 3 changes to his routine
NEWS | 02 February 2026
When he was first starting his physician training, Dr. Adam Perlman had a daily ritual: ordering a very sugary coffee. "I made these changes over time, and I think that's really important because then they become a part of your routine, and they stick." "I didn't think about probiotics as it related to metabolism up until just a few years ago," he said. Based on his work, he shared three habits he's worked into his daily routine to boost his metabolism and aid in fat loss. While he said his morning exercise routine certainly helps, he wanted to do more.

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I'm the founder of a clothing line that has spoken out against ICE. I got dropped from a store, but the backlash is worth it.
NEWS | 02 February 2026
Courtesy of Rachelle HruskaWhen Rachelle Hruska founded Lingua Franca, she never expected the brand to become political. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Rachelle Hruska, the founder of clothing brand Lingua Franca. When I started Lingua Franca, it wasn't meant to be a business. Less than a week later, a store emailed us to say it would no longer carry Lingua Franca because of my political views. The clothing line was dropped from a store after posting an anti-ICE sweater.

World:
I moved back to Australia after decades in the US. The culture shock stunned me.
NEWS | 02 February 2026
The author moved back to Australia after living in the US for most of her life. The author moved back to Australia after living in the US for most of her life. Courtesy of the authorThe author moved back to Australia after living in the US for most of her life. The unexpected culture shock of coming homeI never thought I would experience culture shock moving back to Australia, but that was exactly what happened. Just like I adjusted to the culture shock of moving to the US as a little girl (hello, mayo on sandwiches, ice in water, and excessive air conditioning), I needed to acclimatize to Australia.

Current Events:
I moved my family from the US to Malta. Living on a small island has some unexpected conveniences.
NEWS | 02 February 2026
Christopher Mannino left the US and brought his family to the Mediterranean island Malta. Courtesy of Christopher ManninoChristopher Mannino left the US and brought his family to the Mediterranean island Malta. Mannino and his family moved to Malta in June 2025. There are some countries around the world, like Malta, where you can be a digital nomad. Here, we have really tried to make an effort to do a lot of family stuff.

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This JPMorgan banker sold Hailey Bieber's skincare brand for $1 billion. Here's how she spots winners.
NEWS | 02 February 2026
Fei-Fei Zhang, a managing director at JPMorgan Chase, helped steer the firm's work on the $1 billion sale of Rhode, the beauty brand co-founded by Hailey Bieber. Fei-Fei Zhang, a managing director at JPMorgan Chase, helped steer the firm's work on the $1 billion sale of Rhode, the beauty brand co-founded by Hailey Bieber. Courtesy of JPMorganFei-Fei Zhang, a managing director at JPMorgan Chase, helped steer the firm's work on the $1 billion sale of Rhode, the beauty brand co-founded by Hailey Bieber. Zhang was a senior leader on the team behind the $1 billion sale of Rhode, the skincare brand cofounded by Hailey Bieber, to e.l.f. Within weeks, British skincare brand Medik8 was sold to cosmetics giant L'Oreal for more than $1 billion, which Zhang advised on.