Bits Blog: Google Unveils Superfast Internet in Kansas City, Mo. Google unveiled Fiber, its long-awaited Internet service that it says will operate at a speed 100 times faster than a typical broadband connection, in Kansas City. The company, which says it is trying to spur innovation, has put broadband providers on edge. More
New portable device that can 'see through walls' It's the stuff of science fiction - the ability to see through walls and other solid objects, in real-time. But thanks to an enterprising group of University of Wollongong students, that's now possible - cape and tights optional. Alex Seng, Matthew Kitchener, Wenbin Shao, Jie Yang and Yhenxin Feng's work on the aptly-named Compressed Sensing Imager, or CSI, recently gained them a national innovation award. More
Vendors cash in on anti-Wall Street protests Capitalism has taken root in the one of the most unlikely places in New York's financial district -- Zuccotti Park, home of the Occupy Wall Street movement. More
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Apple is still on shaky ground as its next earnings approaches. NurPhoto/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesTwo sets of analysts downgraded Apple, citing weak iPhone demand. Apple's AI-powered iPhone 16 has had mixed reviews; its biggest feature is unavailable in China. Chinese smartphone makers like Xiaomi are gaining market share over Apple in the key region.
US President Donald Trump and Mark Milley, who was chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the time the picture was taken. Mark Wilson/Getty ImagesMark Milley's Pentagon portrait was removed shortly after Trump took office. Milley was hired by Trump as a top military advisor only to later fall out of favor.
Melania Trump and Usha Vance wore eye-catching gowns to the inaugural balls. Jim WATSON/AFP/Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesThe 2025 inauguration culminated with the inaugural balls. The first and second families attended in eveningwear, but some looks were better than others. Melania Trump and Usha Vance's gowns were stunning, while Tiffany Trump's dress fell flat.
Donald Trump vowed to deport millions of immigrants in his second term.iStock; Rebecca Zisser/BIDonald Trump has vowed to deport millions of immigrants in his second term. A recent analysis estimated that his plan could drain billions in Social Security tax revenue. Many older Americans rely on Social Security to afford essentials.
Outside the JPMorgan headquarters in Manhattan. Momo Takahashi / Business InsiderInvestment banks are hiring for 2026 summer interns, including Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan. First-round interviews are underway in some cases, Business Insider has learned. Here's how to ace the HireVue screening process and score a competitive Wall Street internship. The annual race for summer investment-banking internships is kicking off across Wall Street.
By BERNARD CONDON, AP Business Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Right-wing extremists are celebrating Elon Musk’s straight-arm gesture during a speech Monday, although his intention wasn’t totally clear and some hate watchdogs are saying not to read too much into it.
“I just want to say thank you for making it happen,” Musk said during a speech at Capitol One Arena on Monday afternoon, referring to Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election.