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I tried Gordon Ramsay's Bloody Mary linguine, a pasta dish inspired by one of his favorite drinks.FOX via Getty ImagesI made Gordon Ramsay's Bloody Mary linguine pasta.Ramsay said the dish was inspired by one of his favorite drinks.It features a pasta sauce with tomatoes, Tabasco, and Worcestershire.You can still find ways to enjoy the flavors of your favorite cocktails during Dry January — you just have to get a little creative.That's why I decided to try Gordon Ramsay's Bloody Mary linguine, a pasta dish inspired by the most famous brunch drink (don't tell the mimosa)."Bloody Mary is one of my favorite drinks, so I thought why not incorporate the same flavors on the plate?" Ramsay writes in his "Ultimate Home Cooking" cookbook. "This makes an unusual starter or main and just shows how even the most familiar dishes — in this case pasta and tomato sauce — can be updated."Would the pasta live up to its inspiration? Let's find out!Gordon Ramsay's Bloody Mary linguine features the cocktail's traditional ingredients.Anneta Konstantinides/Business InsiderTo make the recipe, which serves four, you'll need:1 red onion, peeled and diced1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed1 400-gram (about 14-ounce) tin of "best-quality chopped tomatoes"400 grams of dried linguine50 milliliters of vodka1-2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon of Tabasco sauce1 teaspoon of finely granulated sugar½ teaspoon of celery saltYou'll also need these ingredients to make the topping:A large handful of white breadcrumbs1 tablespoon of finely chopped parsleyOlive oil, for fryingSea salt and freshly ground black pepperA note on the chopped tomatoes: Ramsay's cookbook was published in the UK and features British measurements and cooking terms. American supermarkets don't typically sell "chopped tomatoes," but a quick Google search revealed our equivalent is "diced tomatoes," so that's what I went with.Also, full transparency, I wasn't able to find celery salt at my local supermarket, so I skipped it for this recipe.I loved that Ramsay's recipe required barely any prep.Anneta Konstantinides/Business InsiderAll I had to do was dice my onion, chop some parsley, and crush the garlic, which was ready in a flash.Before I got started on the sauce, I needed to toast my breadcrumbs.Anneta Konstantinides/Business InsiderI placed a frying pan over medium heat and added some olive oil. Once the oil was hot, I threw in a small mountain of breadcrumbs, seasoning them with a pinch of salt and pepper.Ramsay said you'll know the breadcrumbs are ready when they turn golden.Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider"We're goin' up, up, up," I hummed to myself as I waited for my breadcrumbs to turn the KPop Demon Hunter-approved hue.Once the crumbs were ready, I added the chopped parsley and stirred everything together. Then, I transferred the breadcrumbs to a bowl and set them aside.It was time to make the sauce!Anneta Konstantinides/Business InsiderI added olive oil to a fresh pan over medium heat, then threw in the diced red onion once the oil was hot. I seasoned it with a pinch of salt and some freshly ground black pepper.Ramsay recommends sautéeing the onion until it has softened and turned a "light golden" color.Anneta Konstantinides/Business InsiderOnce the onion was ready, I added the garlic and kept sautéeing for another two minutes. Then, I added the Tabasco and Worcestershire sauces, as well as the sprinkling of sugar. If you're able to find celery salt, you would also throw it in during this step!Then, I poured in the vodka to deglaze the pan.Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider"The alcohol all evaporates, but it adds a richness to the sauce," Ramsay writes in the recipe's description.I added the tomatoes, turning the heat down to bring my sauce to a simmer.Anneta Konstantinides/Business InsiderRamsay…

Ben Affleck (left) and Michael Burry have both taken aim at AI hype.Marcus Ingram/Getty Images; Astrid Stawiarz/Getty ImagesMichael Burry has found a fellow skeptic of the AI boom: Ben Affleck.Burry called Affleck a "smart guy" after he jabbed at AI chatbots and Big Tech's capital spending.Affleck said a lot of grand claims about AI stem from companies trying to justify their investments.It rarely hurts to have Batman on your side. Michael Burry may have the next thing after Ben Affleck revealed he's also skeptical of the AI boom.The Hollywood star, speaking on the latest episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast, echoed the investor's skepticism of grand claims around AI and Big Tech's massive investments in the nascent tech."I think a lot of that rhetoric comes from people who are trying to justify valuations around companies, where they go: 'We're going to change everything in two years, there's going to be no more work,'" Affleck said."Well, the reason they're saying that is because they need to ascribe a valuation for investment that can warrant the capex spend they're going to make on these data centers," he added.The "Justice League" and "Gone Girl" actor said that historical adoption of new technologies has been "slow" and incremental."He said that tech companies are trying to justify their huge outlays by promising they'll enable new AI models that will blow away existing ones — but in reality, each subsequent model is only moderately better and requires far more electricity and data to run."Ben Affleck is clearly a smart guy," Burry wrote in a weekend post on X. "So this does not surprise me. It sounds familiar and on point."Ben Affleck is clearly a smart guy. So this does not surprise me. It sounds familiar and on point. Delivered much better than I ever could. https://t.co/X1VvE9yX2N— Cassandra Unchained (@michaeljburry) January 18, 2026 Some allies wear capesAffleck backed up Burry's critique of AI's value on the podcast. He said the writing of today's AI chatbots is "really shitty" and "not reliable.""I just can't stand to see what it writes," said Affleck, who cowrote the Oscar-winning screenplay for "Good Will Hunting" and directed, produced, and starred in Best Picture winner "Argo."He predicted that filmmakers would use AI as a tool to save time and money — similar to visual effects — but it probably won't "write anything meaningful" or make entire movies.Affleck said that most AI users are using chatbots as virtual companions, so "there's no work, there's no productivity, there's no value to it."He also cast doubt on the social value of people engaging with AI friends who are "telling you that you're great and listening to everything you say and being sycophantic."Burry has struck a similar tone on AI in recent weeks. He's best known for his prescient bet against the mid-2000s housing bubble, which was immortalized in Michael Lewis' book "The Big Short." Christian Bale, Affleck's predecessor as Batman, portrayed him in the movie adaptation. Read more of our coverage of Ben Affleck and Michael Burry:Ben Affleck reality-checked his son who wanted $6,000 sneakers: 'I have the money — you're broke''Big Short' investor Michael Burry says the AI boom will end badly. He shared an old Warren Buffett story to explain why.'Big Short' investor Michael Burry has broken his silence. Here's what he's revealed in 7 weeks of speaking freely. After more than two years of virtual silence, Burry returned to X late last year with a flurry of warnings about a dangerous AI bubble. He also closed his hedge fund to outside cash, shifting his focus to writing financial analysis on Substack.Burry's central thesis is that AI…

Vay's vehicle operation center has eight driving stations for remote drivers.Lloyd Lee/BIVay calls itself a "driverless car" rental service that wants to be cheaper than hailing an Uber.The startup uses remote driving to deliver its cars to customers without a human inside.Vay CEO Thomas von der Ohe said the company may pursue autonomous driving in the future.In the world of robotaxis, there's a stigma around remote driving. Are you really "driverless" if there's a person — even remotely — at the wheel?One startup is fully embracing it.Vay is a Berlin-based startup founded by two engineers and a former Zoox employee.Vay cofounders Fabrizi Scelsi, Thomas von der Ohe, and Bogdan DjukicVayThe company is taking a somewhat contrarian approach to what it calls a "driverless car."Instead of automating the ride-hailing service, which can be technically challenging and costly to scale, Vay wants to rethink how we rent cars.To do so, Vay wants to leverage remote-driving technology and, eventually, autonomy to deliver cars without humans inside to people who need a private vehicle for less than a day.Thomas von der Ohe, cofounder and CEO of Vay, told Business Insider that the goal is to be cheaper than an Uber and more convenient than a traditional brick-and-mortar rental program."It's basically by far the most affordable A to B transport," von der Ohe, a former technical program manager during the early days of Zoox, said. "It's half the price of Uber and half the price of robotaxis. How it works: We just bring the car, you then drive, and then when you're done, you don't have to park."Autonomy's shifting timelinesVon der Ohe spent less than two years at Zoox when the company was just 60 people large and had yet to be acquired by Amazon. The Vay cofounder said he oversaw some of the first public testing of Zoox cars when there were safety drivers inside the vehicle.At the robotaxi company, von der Ohe said he saw a goal with an ever-shifting timeline."It always felt like it was three years out," he said of autonomous driving. "And then every year it shifted by a year. So we wanted to have self-driving cars everywhere in 2020 at Zoox. And then it was 2021 and so forth."Von der Ohe left Zoox in 2018. Instead of fixating on robotaxis, von der Ohe wanted to stay in mobility but work on something that could be faster to bring to market and easier to scale with less capital. Vay was born.How it worksCustomers order a car the same way they hail an Uber or Lyft through Vay's app. To rent a car, users have to upload a driver's license and a photo of themselves.Users can order a Vay rental car through a proprietary app.Lloyd Lee/BIVay proposes that users can get a car delivered to them without a driver within minutes, as long as they're within the service area or geofence. If you're out of the service area, then you're out of luck.Once the car is delivered, the renter takes over.The startup services Las Vegas, where it manages a fleet of 100 Kia Niros, a compact, all-electric SUV. Each Kia is retrofitted with four cameras. There are no other sensors, von der Ohe said.The Vay cofounder told Business Insider that the service area is about twice the size of San Francisco.Inside Vay's Vegas office, there are about eight driving stations, in which a trained human operator remotely controls Vay's vehicle fleet. The setup looks like a video game simulation with three computer screens and a disembodied driver's seat.A large red button to the left of the driver's seat activates an emergency protocol during which the car pulls over to the side of the road.Vincent Reddy, an operations lead for Vay, remotely drives a car.Lloyd Lee/BIVincent Reddy, an operations lead for Vay, said that there are several criteria a remote driver needs to meet, including completing about 1,000 kilometers of remote driving. Reddy remotely drove…

I tried on similar pairs of leggings at Lululemon, Alo, and Athleta to see which would be best for working out.Chloe CaldwellI tried on similar pairs of leggings at Lululemon, Alo, and Athleta to see which were the best.The Alo leggings were nice, but I thought they'd be too constricting for a workout.I really liked the pair from Lululemon and thought they were comfortable and flattering.One of my major goals for 2026 is to increase my movement and establish a consistent exercise routine. I've committed to working out at least four days a week, so I was due for an athletic wardrobe upgrade.From yoga classes to weightlifting and daily walks, I needed something durable and fashionable — because there's nothing like a cute gym outfit to give me a boost of confidence during my workout.So, I turned to a few of the most raved about retailers, including Alo, Lululemon, and Athleta to find a great pair.Here's how my day of shopping went.I started my search for new leggings at Alo.Chloe CaldwellAlo Yoga is a high-end athleisure brand that was originally known for creating sleek, performance-driven activewear designed to suit yogis in the studio and in everyday life. Nowadays, the brand sells everything from leggings and athleisure to casual dresses and trousers.I used to visit my nearby Alo store regularly just to window shop, so I figured it would be a good place to start in my search for a great pair of leggings.Although the brand's line of trendy clothing is impressive (I wish I could buy it all, honestly), there were only a few true athletic options in-store. Between cargo jackets, matching sweatsuits, and accessories, it was a challenge just to find a single pair of workout-appropriate leggings.Eventually, I spotted the high-waist Airlift leggings in the limited edition "clover green" color. At first glance, I was drawn to the soft and shiny material, made from the brand's high-compression performance fabric (82% polyester and 18% elastane).However, I probably wouldn't wear these leggings to work out.Chloe CaldwellWhen I tried these leggings on, I could immediately tell they were flattering and well constructed. I loved the thick waistband and the fact that there were no side seams.However, they seemed to run a bit small. Plus, the compression element eliminated some of the stretchiness, comfort, and breathability, which are priorities for me during workouts.If I were to buy these, I'd most likely wear them for athleisure looks during casual outings, like running errands or going on coffee dates, rather than for exercising. For that reason, I couldn't justify the $134 price tag.Next, I stopped at Lululemon.Chloe CaldwellLululemon is a premium athletic brand known for its soft fabrics and flattering designs.I own a few pairs of Lululemon leggings that I bought at least five years ago, and I still wear them semi-regularly even after countless hot yoga classes, hikes, and gym sessions. So, I wanted to see if the quality was still up to par.Luckily, there were tons of options available in-store, including a full wall of leggings. I grabbed a sage-green pair of the Wunder Train no-line high-rise tight leggings to try on.I really liked the Lululemon leggings.Chloe CaldwellWhen I put these on, I could tell immediately how soft the material (made from 77% nylon and 23% Lycra elastane) was.The material was pretty thick, similar to the version from Alo, but it was still flexible. These felt more suitable for various kinds of workouts.I loved the actual design, too, especially because there was no center seam down the middle and an extra-thick waistband. They looked flattering on me, and I would feel confident wearing these at the gym or for casual outings.These leggings cost $108, which is definitely an investment. But considering that my other pairs have stood the test of time, I debated purchasing these as well.I closed out my shopping experience with a trip to Athleta.Chloe…

Executives from Walmart, AT&T, and Dayforce shared their favorite interview question.Chatchai Limjareon/Getty ImagesBusiness Insider spoke to five leaders about their go-to interview question.AT&T executive Jennifer Van Buskirk asks two questions that evaluate a candidate's boldness.IBM's Corinne Sklar uses a money-making question to assess for entrepreneurial traits.When preparing for interviews, most people anticipate the classic "Tell me about your background," or "What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?"Those are always fair game — but some executives have developed their own favorite questions to evaluate specific traits, whether they're determining a candidate's understanding of the role or looking for signs of an entrepreneurial spirit.Business Insider asked five executives, including chief people officers at Walmart and Dayforce, about their go-to interview question.AT&T's head of business operations, Jennifer Van BuskirkJennifer Van Buskirk said she discovered two key interview questions when hiring for her startup.AT&TJennifer Van Buskirk has been with AT&T for over 25 years and leads a team of roughly 20,000 people.A few years ago, the head of business operations launched a startup, now operating as Cricket Wireless. She said she discovered two interview questions in the process of building her dream team that still uses to help identify the right candidates.The first one is: What's the greatest risk you've ever taken and why?The second question is: If you started all over again, what would you do differently and why?For both questions, Van Buskirk said she's looking to spot whether the candidate can make bold moves and dream big. As a risk-taker herself, she wants to see that quality in potential hires."When you're driving change or starting something new, it's really important to get people that can thrive in that kind of environment," Van Buskirk said.Cisco EVP and chief people, policy, and purpose officer Francine KatsoudasFrancine Katsoudas said she likes to ask about the most important part of the role, based on prior interviews.IBMCisco's Francine Katsoudas told Business Insider that she typically speaks with candidates at the end of the interview process, so she likes to ask what they think is the most important part of the role, based on prior interviews."It's a question that allows me to understand how they've distilled the various conversations that they've had, and then how they have translated that into what's really needed — sometimes beyond the job description," Katsoudas said.She said that's usually her starting point, and it gives her "a lot of insights" about the candidate.Dayforce EVP and chief people officer Amy Cappellanti-WolfAmy Cappellanti WolfDayforceDayforce chief people officer Amy Cappellanti-Wolf asks a version of the classic "what's your greatest weakness" question. She asks about recent constructive feedback that a candidate is actively working on.She said she's open to personal or professional responses. The executive said she's excited to hear genuine answers and finds it a "problem" if they say they don't get feedback or have nothing they're working on."It reveals people's character a bit, in terms of their ability to be vulnerable, but also to be open and honest about what they're working on, because we're all a work of art, right? We're all working on ourselves," Cappellanti-Wolf said.IBM VP and managing director for Salesforce, Corinne SklarCorinne Sklar has been asking the same question for 20 years.Corinne SklarIBM executive Corinne Sklar has been asking the same question for 20 years, and it helps her identify whether a candidate has entrepreneurial qualities.The question is: "Tell me how you first made money."The executive said she comes back to it every time…