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'Godfather of AI' says CS degrees 'will remain valuable for quite a long time' — and students should still learn to code

Geoffrey Hinton, the "Godfather of AI," said students learn so much more than just coding when they pursue a CS degree.Mert Alper Dervis/Anadolu via Getty ImagesGeoffrey Hinton said just because AI...

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Congress defunded PBS. Here's how it's surviving and planning for the future.

When PBS was created in the late 1960s, there was no other place to find educational kid's TV like "Sesame Street." There are more options now.Children's Television Workshop/Courtesy of Getty Image...

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18 quirky British Christmas traditions that might confuse Americans

Some Christmas traditions look a little different in the UK.Alexey Fedorenko/ShutterstockThere are some UK Christmas traditions that people from the US haven't experienced before.Every Christmas, f...

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15 celebrities who moved to Texas on why it's the best place for them

Glen Powell, Bella Hadid, and James Marsden all live in Texas.Getty ImagesTexas has become one of the top destinations for movers in the US.Its business-friendly climate and lower cost of living at...

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I'm building my AI startup in high school. I don't buy the dropout myth — I'm still going to college.

Founder Ace Yip explained why she's still heading to college.Ace YipAn 18-year-old founder told BI what it's like building an AI startup while still in high school.Although it was scary starting yo...

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I grew up poor and undocumented. I created a beauty brand that generated $2 million in sales in a single day.

Gisselle Hernandez founded her beauty company while at home with her baby.Courtesy of Gisselle HernandezGisselle Hernandez founded Glamlite when she was home with her baby.She grew up undocumented ...

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Key Warren Buffett lieutenant Todd Combs is leaving Berkshire Hathaway to join JPMorgan

Todd Combs is leaving Berkshire Hathaway to join JPMorgan.Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesOne of Warren Buffett's key deputies is leaving Berkshire Hathaway.Todd Combs, the CEO of Berkshire-owned Geico, i...

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Meet the new leaders who'll be stepping up as Greg Abel succeeds Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway

95-year-old Warren Buffett is retiring as Berkshire Hathaway CEO.Daniel Zuchnik/WireImageBerkshire Hathaway announced several leadership changes on Monday.The shake-up comes ahead of Greg Abel's su...

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Meet David Ellison, the 42-year-old Paramount Skydance CEO trying to throw a monkey wrench in Netflix's plan

David Ellison called Paramount Skydance's bid for Warner Bros. Discovery "pro-competition."Taylor Hill/FilmMagicDavid Ellison is officially chairman and CEO of Paramount Skydance after an $8 billio...

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Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi want to put billions into Paramount/WBD. Why?

Larry Ellison, one of the richest men in the world, and his son David want to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. They'd like to use money from Saudi Arabia and two other petrostates to make that happen. (...

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College football's best player is also a B-school grad and investing enthusiast with a stacked LinkedIn profile

Fernando Mendoza of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates with the MVP trophy after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes 13-10 at the 2025 Big Ten Football Championship.Justin Casterline/Getty ImagesFernand...

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Tax reform requires more from the Liberals than just a minuscule tax rate reduction

Do you have a 1972 Chevrolet half-ton sitting in your driveway? Or a 1987 Ford Tempo? How about a 1999 Toyota Corolla? If you do and regularly drive it, they’re likely not efficient and requ...

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Berkshire Hathaway is seeing its biggest shake-up in decades. Warren Buffett watchers say it's just the start.

Warren Buffett, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.Nati Harnik/APWarren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway revealed a raft of leadership changes on Monday.Todd Combs is leaving, Marc Hamburg will retire, and ...

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The biggest game changer in my relationship wasn't getting married — it was opening a shared bank account

Each week, the author and her husband transferred a set amount into a shared bank account to go toward living expenses and savings.Courtesy of Melissa NobleAfter dating for three years, my then-par...

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The M&A cycle is roaring back — and Goldman says the dealmaker talent race remains 'intense'

A hiring war on Wall Street has created a "competitive" compensation landscape for top bankers, the Goldman Sachs CFO says.Giuseppe Lombardo/Getty ImagesGoldman CFO Denis Coleman said pay for top p...

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OpenAI's Code Red: Protect the loop, delay the loot

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman attends a State Banquet in BritainAndrew Caballero-Reynolds/via REUTERSA version of this story originally appeared in the BI Tech Memo newsletter.Sign up for the weekly BI Tec...

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The best places to buy glasses online with insurance, HSA, or FSA money

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreWarby ParkerWith less than a month before 2025 ends, you'll want to use your remaining FSA dollars befor...

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CRA warns of 'aggressive tax schemes' involving critical illness insurance

The Canada Revenue Agency ...

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I quit vaping only 6 months ago and have saved over $900. It hasn't been easy, but I'm feeling healthier.

The author quit vaping because it was too expensive.Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press via Getty ImagesI started vaping in college, right as it was becoming trendy, even though I never smoked cigarettes.It...

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What should two brothers do when their dad’s missing will apparently leaves the house to his deceased brother?

In an increasingly complex world, the Financial Post should be the first place you look for answers. Our FP Answers initiative puts readers in the driver’s seat: you submit questions and our...

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Goldman US equity chief on advice he'd give to young workers starting out: Figure out how you fit into the machine of the company

Goldman Sachs' David Kostin says young workers stand out by understanding how their daily tasks power the business.Brendan McDermid/ReutersGoldman Sachs' US equity chief shared advice for Gen Z ent...

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