Walmart Once new AI-powered technology is introduced to stores, Walmart typically learns upwards of 15 other ideas from store associates, according to John Crecelius, senior vice president of central operations. New rollouts begin with Crecelius’ team soliciting feedback from a small group of test stores, but the bulk of the feedback doesn’t arrive until the […]
The FAA made SpaceX boost its accident insurance 33-fold, to $100 million, before Starhopper’s last launch. Here’s why.
Trevor Mahlmann/Reuters SpaceX successfully launched and landed its Starhopper rocket-ship prototype in South Texas on Tuesday, a key step in the company’s quest to reach Mars. Before Starhopper’s final flight, though, the Federal Aviation Administration asked for "more hazard analysis" — likely because the launch site is near a small hamlet called Boca Chica Village. […]
Another MMA star was involved in a brutal bar fight just 2 weeks after a video appeared to show Conor McGregor punch a man in a Dublin pub
Photos by Getty/TMZ/YouTube BJ Penn, a former UFC welterweight champion, appears to have been in a brutal bar fight Tuesday, as shown by TMZ footage. Penn can be seen punching a man in the head as he mounted him on the floor, while a second video showed the 40-year-old fighter being knocked out after being […]
Tesla pauses insurance sales for an ‘algorithm update’ just hours after launch (TSLA)
Tesla Tesla took its new insurance offering offline Wednesday just hours after launch. The company tweeted that it was performing an "algorithm update" and that the products would be back shortly. Some potential customers online said they were quoted prices higher than their current third-party plans. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Tesla paused […]
The market’s safest assets are offering investors record-low returns — and it’s left them no place to hide from recession fears
Reuters / Brendan McDermid Bond rallies driven by global uncertainty have pushed yields on US Treasurys to historical lows. This has made it difficult for fixed income investors to find returns in the market without taking on high amounts of risk. While there are a few opportunities left in corporate debt, investors don’t expect yields […]
How to get the best mortgage rate on your new home
Peathegee Inc/Getty Images Buying a home is exciting, but finding the best mortgage rate is even better. Raising your credit score, looking into financial-assistance programs, and saving up a decent down payment are all ways to make sure you get the best interest rate. Online calculators can help you get a sense of what’s possible […]