Alums of $16 billion Tiger Cub Lone Pine have struggled to hack it on their own — with one notable exception

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Former Lone Pine executive Mala Gaonkar's new fund is off to a strong start.

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  • Scott Coulter's Cowbird Capital has closed, the second Lone Pine spinout to shutter this year.
  • In the past five years, four other alums have either shuttered or stopped trading hedge fund strategies.
  • One

Lexus’ new LX has a waterproofed hybrid engine

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New LX 700h Overtrail edition. | Image: Lexus

Lexus is launching a new LX SUV with a “rugged” hybrid engine that’s capable of surviving some watery excursions. The LX 700h is equipped with a 3.5L V6 twin-turbo hybrid system with a waterproof battery and a divider that helps prevent water ingress to the engine, and a waterproof AC inverter that provides up to 2,400 watts of

The best Prime Day vacuum deals that are still available include discounts of up to $400 off on Amazon today

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Robot vacuums are some of the pricier smart home gadgets you can get, which is why waiting until a sale like Amazon Prime Day is a smart shopping move. October Prime Day may be behind us, but you can still save on some robot vacuums, and cordless stick vacuums, today post-sale event. Some of our top picks for the best robot vacuums remain discounted, including models from iRobot and Shark. Here

7 red flags to look out for when getting a manicure, according to salon owners

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There are a few things clients should look out for before sitting down for a manicure.

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  • Business Insider asked salon owners about the red flags to watch out for when getting a manicure.
  • Unidentifiable products and overly aggressive techniques can make for a poor experience.
  • Look for dirty or loose tools, poor ventilation, and unidentifiable products when entering a salon.

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TikTok owner ByteDance unveils its first earbuds in China

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ByteDance is pushing further into hardware with its first set of earbuds. The TikTok owner's $170 Ola Friend buds will only be available in China for now. They link to the company's generative AI assistant, Doubao, which can be activated with a voice command.

According to the South China Morning Post, wearers will be able to use the open-ear buds as a tour guide while traveling and to practice

Jedi Power Battles Is Coming Back In Style

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Star Wars Jedi Power Battles Obi Wan Qui Gon Battle Droids

Another classic Star Wars game is getting the updated re-release treatment, with some changes to its anachronistic take on the prequel-era Jedi.

October Prime Day is over but these SSD deals are still available

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The latest Amazon Prime Day sale is over, but you can still get some decent savings on storage gear right now. If you’re looking to add more space to a camera, tablet or gaming console ahead of Black Friday, we’ve rounded up the best discounts we could find on internal and external SSDs, microSD cards, thumb drives and other storage equipment that you can still get post Amazon October Prime Day.