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The World Economic Forum will take place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026.Fabrice Coffrini/ AFP via Getty ImagesBusiness Insider is on the ground at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, this week, and we want to take you along with us.We'll be updating our liveblog throughout the week with breaking news, insights from interviews and conversations, power-player sightings, and color from private events.From global growth to AI, talent, and the future of work, Davos is where the year's biggest ideas are debated, deals are struck, and the road map for the year ahead gets sketched out.Follow along here for real-time updates from Davos.30 minutes until Davos officially startsAs the sun sets in Switzerland, we're now just 30 minutes from the start of the 2026 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. The conference starts at 6 p.m. local time with a concert from Grammy winner Jon Batiste, French violinist Renaud Capuçon, and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra.There's one panel this evening, too, titled "Which 2050 do we want?"The real action begins tomorrow.No jackets needed on a sunny first day of DavosBen Bergman/Business InsiderI live in sunny Los Angeles, so I spent a lot of time readying my Davos wardrobe of heavy coats, sweaters, and scarves. It wasn't needed, at least so far.The temperature here hit 35 degrees on Monday, but it felt much warmer with the sun beaming down.It is forecast to stay sunny all week with no snow in the forecast until the end of the week.One attendee I met on the ski lift said the warm weather could be a good omen for the year ahead. Or, it could be a worrying sign of climate change, which has been deemphasized at this year's meeting.Gulfstream's $70 million new jet is on displayThe interior of a Gulfstream G800 business jet.GulfstreamSome companies are making use of the world's newest private jet, a luxurious Gulfstream that costs over $70 million.Three Gulfstream G800 jets have landed near Davos today, flight-tracking data shows. They are owned by Qualcomm, Visa, and Pfizer, according to data from JetSpy.One of them touched down in Friedrichshafen, a German lakeside city just over the border with Switzerland and about 60 miles from Davos.The other two landed in Basel, which is further away from the WEF host city. It hasn't had much business jet activity today, so it's not certain that those on board flew in for the annual meeting.Nonetheless, it's pretty rare to see a G800. Gulfstream delivered the first one just four months ago. This airplane can fly at up to Mach 0.935, or 613 mph at its cruising altitude. And it's big enough to have room for four living areas on board.Passengers also shouldn't feel as fatigued as flying commercial, because the G800's cabin pressure makes it feel like the altitude is 2,480 feet. On the most modern airliners, the cabin altitude is more like 6,000 feet.At the USA House: Long lines, a church, and tomato soupUSA House is prominently celebrating 250 years of American independence.Ben Bergman/Business InsiderThere was a long line to get past security on Monday at the USA House, the privately funded venue inside a historic church to showcase the United States at Davos.Once inside the church, visitors were treated to a buffet featuring tomato soup, chicken salad sandwiches, and Greek salad.There is a full programming schedule featuring luminaries such as US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and venture capitalist David Sacks."I heard it was very hard to get into, so I'm glad I was able to get in," said Amanda Estiverne, who works as a consultant to fintech companies.This year's Davos theme is "A Spirit of Dialogue," and several attendees I spoke to said they appreciated the US having a robust presence here. But they questioned why organizers chose to take over a church."I'm not sure what message they are trying to send, said Estiverne. "I don't know if…

Martin Luther King Jr.Stephen F. Somerstein/Getty ImagesRev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil-rights activist who helped end segregation in the US.Martin wasn't his given name: He was born Michael King Jr., after his father.At 35, he became the youngest man to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, a record he still holds.Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most influential figures in the US civil-rights movement.Much of what people know about King is limited to his role in the 1963 March on Washington. However, beyond his timeless, quotable speeches, there are many fascinating aspects to learn about his life, from trying to start elementary school too early to meeting his wife over the phone.As we mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 19, here are some interesting facts about King that you probably didn't learn in school.King's name wasn't originally Martin.APHis given name was actually Michael, after his father, the Rev. Michael King Sr.Time reported that, in 1934, after King Sr. attended an international Baptist conference in Germany where he became inspired by the teachings of 16th-century religious thinker Martin Luther, he changed both his name and his son's. At the time, King was already 5 years old, so he remained "Mike" to his closest friends and family for the rest of his life.He was passionate about fighting for racial justice from a young age.APIn "The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr.," King recounted his first personal experience with racism and segregation. As a child, his white friend suddenly refused to play with him, and he credited this betrayal as the moment he first became interested in fighting against racism.He was kicked out of first grade, and he ended up skipping two more years of school later on.Horace Cort/APKing enrolled in first grade at age 5, which was too young per the school's entry requirements, so his teacher expelled him, according to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute at Stanford.Years later, he was able to skip both the ninth and 12th grades because of his academic achievements, The Washington Post reported.King enrolled in college when he was 15.APInstead of finishing the 12th grade and going through a formal high-school graduation, King was accepted into and enrolled at Morehouse College at age 15, where he completed a bachelor's degree in sociology.One of his first jobs was working for a newspaper.Chris Ware/Keystone Features/Getty ImagesFrom an early age, King had an established paper route.His work ethic led to his promotion, and he became the youngest assistant manager for The Atlanta Journal delivery station at the age of 13.King was always a natural in front of a crowd.AP PhotoKing's public-speaking talents date back to his teenage years when he won an oratory contest in Georgia for speaking on a topic titled "The Negro and the Constitution" when he was a teen. According to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute at Stanford, in the orientation, he highlighted the contradictory nature of the US Constitution in the context of discrimination.The reverend wasn't always steadfast in his faith.Martin Luther King Jr. during a television appearance in 1957APAlthough he would later become a religious leader, as a teenager, King had a very different view of his faith.In his autobiography, he wrote that he wasn't afraid to openly question everything he had been taught, even when it got him into trouble."At the age of 13, I shocked my Sunday school class by denying the bodily resurrection of Jesus," he wrote. "Doubts began to spring forth unrelentingly."King wasn't inspired to become a minister until college.APKing didn't always plan on following in his father's footsteps and becoming a minister.However, according to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute at Stanford, after he took…

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…

Son sacre restera dans l’histoire. Élue Angélique Angarni-Filopon en décembre 2024, elle est devenue la première Miss Martinique et la première femme de 34 ans à décrocher le titre de Miss France. Un couronnement salué pour son discours fort, dédié à « toutes les femmes à qui l’on a un jour dit que c’était trop tard », mais rapidement assombri par une vague de commentaires haineux.Physique, âge, origines : tout y est passé sur les réseaux sociaux. Une violence verbale qui a profondément affecté la jeune femme, au point de lui faire envisager de rendre sa couronne. Malgré le soutien d’une large communauté, cette période a laissé des traces et rendu son exposition médiatique particulièrement sensible... Danse avec les stars : un nouveau défi sous les projecteurs C’est dans ce contexte que l’annonce de sa participation à Danse avec les stars a surpris. Dès le 23 janvier 2026, sur TF1, Angélique Angarni-Filopon va de nouveau se confronter au regard du public, dans un programme présenté par Camille Combal. Un choix courageux, compte tenu des critiques qu’elle a déjà subies. Interrogée par les journalistes de Télé-Loisirs lors de la conférence de presse de l’émission, l’ancienne reine de beauté a tenu à clarifier son état d’esprit. « Je n'ai même pas réfléchi à tout ça » confie-t-elle à propos des haters. Avant d’ajouter : « Je me suis plus demandé si j'avais envie de danser et si j'allais réussir à danser, si j'allais être capable de faire tout ça ». Angélique Angarni-Filopon : sa réponse assumée aux critiques Avec du recul, Angélique Angarni-Filopon explique avoir appris à se protéger : « Je n'ai même pas réfléchi à la partie médiatique négative car cela fait un moment que je n'y pense plus trop. J'essaie de faire abstraction de cette information que les gens méchants existent. Ça existera toujours ». Une philosophie qui l’a aidée à avancer après une année particulièrement éprouvante.Déterminée, elle affirme avoir fait un choix clair : « Soit je le fais pour moi à 100 %, soit je le fais en me disant que je vais peut-être me faire critiquer et que ça n'ira pas. Non, je le fais pour moi et on verra ». Elle conclu avec un message sans équivoque adressé à ses détracteurs : « Que les gens m'aiment ou pas, je me retrouve sur le parquet de Danse avec les stars. Donc je suis trop heureuse ! ». L’article Angélique Angarni-Filopon : l’ex Miss France apeurée par les critiques durant DALS ? Elle répond est apparu en premier sur Officielles.