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The data center boom crept up on America, and we were ready. Business Insider jumped on the topic nearly two years ago, and

• Russia has sent much of its Arctic forces to Ukraine, where they have taken a beating in combat.
• But NATO is bracing for these forces to eventually reconstitute, a top Norwegian officer said.
• Western militaries are using this period to train for a more dangerous Russia in the future.

Russian forces

• Quang Hoang went through Y Combinator twice: In 2016 for Birdly and in 2025 for Vybe.
• He told Business Insider that much stayed the same for the accelerator, though his first experience was more "family-style."
• You didn't see any employees, Hoang said, and "some of the partners were cooking sometimes."

This as

• Tuition at eight New York City private schools will exceed $70,000 next year.
• Despite the price increases, applications are up, with parents shelling out for small classes, extracurriculars, and prestige.
• Here's what exactly goes into a $75,000

• Sergeant Major Carlos Ruiz urges early hiring for Marines leaving service.
• Delayed hiring leaves veterans vulnerable, risking affecting their mental health after the

• AI tools can make everyone's résumé look the same, says HR pro Trent Cotton.
• He recommends using AI instead to act like an expert career coach.
• Run brutal mock interviews with bold AI personas for honest feedback, says Cotton.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Trent Cotton, an HR industry veteran who is head

• Several billionaires are running for governor in states across the country.
• Some of them are using their wealth to fund their campaigns.
• Here's what to know about the billionaires running for governor in

• The economy grew in 2025, but almost no net jobs were added.
• It could be adding to the divide between the rich and everyone else.
• The labor market could stay frozen for a while this year.

The data is in, and last year presents an economic conundrum: Overall growth was relatively strong, but job growth was virtually nonexistent. It

• Sophia Kianni is a founder who says her startups' secret to productivity is their "office dog."
• Ollie, a Shiba Inu, belongs to one of Kianni's coworkers and comes to the office most days.
• Kianni says Ollie gives her team a mood and productivity boost, and has even helped with

Getting laid off can be frightening. Knowing how to respond if it happens can take away some of the fear, especially as large companies continue to cut workers.

First off, it's worth considering that right after it happens, you'll likely be in shock. That's why it

• Job seekers are taking longer to find work these days, and some don't have the funds to cover the costs.
• Almost half of Americans don't have three months of emergency savings, per Fed survey data.
• Some workers are saving specifically for the

• Costco and Sam's Club are the leading warehouse club rivals for bulk buying.
• The warehouse chains' respective in-house brands are where the savings can really add up.
• We compared the prices of Costco's Kirkland Signature items with matching Sam's Club Member's Mark items.

The world of warehouse retail has two top titans: Costco and Sam's Club.

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