I Call My Mom’s Ex-Boyfriend My ‘Second Dad’ 30 Years Later

What do you call someone who isn’t your dad, isn’t your stepdad, but still chooses to show up for 30 years? Well, that’s been my conundrum with my mom’s ex-boyfriend. Charles dated my mom for six months when I was four years old, and never fully left my life. He and my mom remained friendly,... Read More

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I’m a Yale Senior, Raised m for My AI Startup: How I Manage My Time.

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I’m a Yale Senior, Raised $3m for My AI Startup: How I Manage My Time.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Nathaneo Johnson, 21, who co-founded Series, an AI-powered social network. His education and startup funding have been verified by Business Insider. The following has been edited for length and clarity. People are used to only focusing on one objective at a time. We’re told you can... Read More

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Chinese Electric Existential Threat Will Dominate Munich Auto Show

Munich: Oliver Zipse, Chairman of BMW, presents the BMW iX3 on stage at the world premiere before the start of the International Motor Show (IAA Mobility) as the first model in BMW’s “New Class”. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa (Photo by Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty Images) dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images Europe’s auto industry has weathered... Read More

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First Time at Olive Garden, .99 Never-Ending Pasta: It’s Worth It

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First Time at Olive Garden, $13.99 Never-Ending Pasta: It’s Worth It

2025-09-06T09:27:01Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky WhatsApp Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in. We went to Olive... Read More

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