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It's hard to find better wireless earbuds than Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 if you're an Android user. The statement is even more true if you have a Pixel phone. If you're on the market for a new pair, you can grab the Pixel Buds Pro 2 for $165 in the hazel colorway, which is $54 off their usual price. Other color options are also discounted, just not as steeply. 

The device made our list of the bes

• Two US Navy destroyers helped American forces board and seize a runaway oil tanker in the Atlantic.
• A defense official said USS Bulkeley and USS Paul Ignatius "supported" the operation.
• The Russia-flagged tanker was captured on Wednesday after

• Business Insider spoke to four nail artists about which trends are in and out this year.
• The clean girl aesthetic will stick around for now, but maximalist designs are making a comeback.
• Chrome, on the other hand, is falling out of favor as customers seek more affordable designs.

As beauty trends continue

• Tivara raised $3.6 million, backed by Mischief VC, Day One Ventures, and Y Combinator.
• The startup introduces AI agents to healthcare administration, taking over phone calls and scheduling.
• Tivara shared its pitch deck with Business Insider — take a look.

Tej Seelamsetty dislocated his shoulder in 2024.

The 29-year-old told

• I wished to retire at 50, but doing so in the US — especially in San Francisco — felt impossible.
• After much research, I decided to move to Ajijic, Mexico, where I have a lower cost of living.
• Early retirement feels comfortable here, and financial freedom allows me

CES 2026’s second day was all about hands on time with new tech. From Lego’s most ambitious play experiment yet to assistive mobility tech, smart home ideas that actually feel affordable and robots that might one day fold your laundry, here’s what stood out most on January 7.

Lego Smart Play

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LEGO’s new Smart Play system

• WalletHub released a ranking of the best cities for jobs in the US.
• The ranking examined both the job market and socioeconomic factors in 182 US cities.
• Scottsdale, Arizona, was ranked No. 1, followed by Columbia, Maryland, and Portland, Maine.

The job market is notoriously difficult in 2026, but living in one of these 20 cities could make the search a

Maybe you've seen a bunch of BookTok recommendations fly by without saving them, madly scribbled down titles talked about in your go-to podcasts, or have tried to remember the book your friend recommended over that third glass of Bourgogne aligoté? Sure, you could write them down in a notebook, but there's also a bunch of apps that let you track books you'd like to read, are currently reading, or