‘I love being with her’: Trump says in new book that New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman is like his ‘psychiatrist’

Former President Donald Trump and New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman. Spencer Platt/Getty Images, Leigh Vogel/Getty Images for The New York Times Donald Trump once said New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman was like his "psychiatrist." Haberman said that while Trump treats many people like his psychiatrists, "almost no one really knows him." Haberman covered […]

What it’s like to work in Svalbard, a group of Arctic islands where anyone can live visa-free — as long as you don’t run out of money and abide by its unique set of rules

Longyearbyen, the largest city in Svalbard on May 2, 2022. JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP via Getty Images Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago by the North Pole, is one of the world's only visa-free zones.  But residents who can't support themselves or find housing can be expelled by the governor. Insider spoke with four locals (one of whom was […]

Russia partners like China and India expressing concerns over Ukraine may have forced Putin’s hand and driven him to try and end the war quickly, according to Russian politics experts

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pose for a photo shaking hands prior to their talks on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. Alexandr Demyanchuk, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo/Associated Press Some of Putin's global partners expressed concerns about his war […]

Walmart’s secretive fintech ONE is the new disruptor in consumer banking, and the retailer has nabbed talent from Wall Street mainstays like Goldman Sachs.

Hi. I'm Aaron Weinman. The most interesting thing I learned when I first visited a Walmart was the sheer range of goods the retailer has on offer. Turns out that diversity extends to services — specifically banking — too. Walmart has sewn the seeds for a thriving fintech for some time. In January last year, […]

Sega explains why it’s officially ditching the Yakuza name for Like a Dragon

The Yakuza name is no more, as Sega plans to officially rebrand the series of crime dramas under the franchise name “Like a Dragon” moving forward — a move that became apparent with the reveal of three new games prior to this year’s Tokyo Game Show. Speaking to Digital Trends, a Sega of America representative […]

There’s No Fun Like Mandatory Office Holiday Fun

In exchange for a salary, office workers do a great many dreadful things: sit through meetings, make the trek to and from work each day, feign enthusiasm for their employer’s particular vision. Come holiday season, they also—compelled by a strange mix of perceived obligation and genuine holiday spirit—sometimes exchange gifts with one another. One common, […]

Like Game Of Thrones, House Of The Dragon Wants To Make You Uncomfortable

This article contains spoilers for “House of the Dragon” season 4 and discusses adult themes like incest, sexual assault, and abuse. Westeros is a brutal place, and the stories from it are often filled with content many might find unsavory. Both “Game of Thrones” and “House of the Dragon” are based on books by George R. R. […]

This food tech startup is helping brands like Panera Bread and Popeyes boost drive-thru sales with a voice bot named Tori

Panera Bread is testing AI-powered bots at the drive-thru. Panera Bread Panera Bread is known as a restaurant pioneer when it comes to technology. The chain is working with tech startup OpenCity to test voice bot ordering at the drive-thru. OpenCity, which also works with Popeyes, says AI-powered bots can improve accuracy and speed.  In […]