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As a longtime employee, I think the Reese's sweet-and-salty variety pack and Sharper Image handheld rolling massager are two of the best things to get at Costco right now. Veronica Thatcher As a longtime Costco employee , I love finding the best new items that come into the warehouse. This month, the shelves are stocked with yummy treats, cute sweaters, and cooking essentials. Plus, the Sharper Image handheld rolling massager seems like a great investment. I've worked at Costco for 21 years, so I know just where to look to spot the best new products that come into the warehouse. This month, the shelves are stocked with everything from delicious treats to adorable sweaters . Here are seven items that caught my eye. I'm a big fan of the Bakery Street churro cupcakes. Veronica Thatcher The Bakery Street churro cupcakes taste just like a classic cinnamon churro, with soft, moist cake filled with dulce-de-leche-flavored whipped cream. These are especially good when paired with c...

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David Robinson led safety transparency at OpenAI. Now he's speaking out against the company. Reuters David Robinson, formerly OpenAI's safety lead, has long been interested in rules around technology. Robinson quit OpenAI this week and said the AI giant is moving too fast without regard for safety. Robinson said he would now work from outside the company to strengthen safety incentives. David Robinson, a leader on OpenAI's Safety Systems team who quit the company this week, once had ambitions to bring philosophy to journalism. A Rhodes Scholar, Robinson graduated from Princeton in 2004 with a degree in philosophy. At Princeton, he led the school newspaper's opinion section. In a 2003 interview with the Daily Princetonian, Robinson said he wanted to be the kind of reporter who "tells you what the facts are and then gets to the philosophical differences that explain the situation." Now, Robinson's name is in the headlines — and a notable byline. He left Ope...

Former Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan said the AI industry shouldn't self-regulate. Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images Former FTC chair Lina Khan doesn't believe AI companies can effectively self-regulate. She referenced Big Tech's attempt with social media, calling it "a proven failure." The Trump administration isn't keen on implementing federal-level guardrails. Lina Khan has some advice for AI companies attempting to self-regulate the advancing tech. The former Federal Trade Commission chair said doing so would be a fool's errand during an interview on ABC's "This Week." "We've seen that self-regulation efforts by Big Tech have been a proven failure," Khan said on Sunday. "We need to remember what happened a decade ago." She referenced Big Tech companies that tried to self-regulate in the early days of social media. "We've seen just innumerable harms come from the unchecked nomination of these Big...

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Isla Mujeres offered gorgeous food, great views, and fewer crowds than Cancún. Kaila Yu I love visiting Cancún , but I've been on the hunt for a similar spot that has fewer crowds. Recently, I fell in love with Isla Mujeres, an island near Cancún that has great food and beaches. I think Isla Mujeres is a perfect spot for fans of Cancún who want a beach trip with less nightlife. I love Cancún's balmy, multi-blue-toned water, but I'm less fond of the crowds, nightlife, and traffic. These days, when I travel, I want as much peace and nature as possible, from calming ocean waves to the squeaky chatter of local birds. I've been to Cancún countless times, but recently visited the nearby Isla Mujeres for the first time — and found it to be the quiet, tropical escape that I needed. This island is just a 30-minute boat ride from Cancún, but it feels worlds away. It's also much smaller — the entire island of Isla Mujeres is 5 miles long, less than half of Cancún's Hotel Z...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Here's how M.M. LaFleur's high-end workwear holds up to our 9 to 5 routines. Sally Kaplan, Gabrielle Chase, Samantha Crozier/Business Insider M.M.LaFleur has a reputation for making classically elegant work clothes with a modern flair. But at an average cost of $150 to $350 apiece, one has to be selective about which M.M.LaFleur styles will have the biggest impact on your office wardrobe. To determine the brand's true strengths, we wore a bunch of M.M.LaFleur outfits on our commutes, discovering the less-apparent reasons for its high price tags. Nearly every piece we tried fit, felt, and functioned beautifully enough that we've kept wearing them again and again. Our favorite M.M.LaFleur line A standout textile from the brand, OrigamiTech is machine washable and wrinkle-resistant . It's our favorite fabric for work travel and is a true must-have for looki...