Top 7 looks from the Oscars red carpet
The best-dressed stars at the 2025 Oscars included Halle Berry, Cynthia Erivo, and more. See the top celebrity outfits at the 97th Academy Awards.
Starbucks made the right decision getting rid of these 13 ridiculous drinks
The Starbucks menu had gotten out of hand. It made a good decision to whack 13 drinks. And I say this as someone who's made Frappuccinos as a barista.
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Who is Billy McFarland? How the founder of the infamous Fyre Festival went to prison for fraud, and what he's up to now
Billy McFarland came under public scrutiny when his Fyre Festival fell apart in 2017. Despite the controversies around the event, he wants another go.
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Readers told us that maybe DOGE's email request is a good idea
Readers shared their takes on DOGE's controversial request for accomplishment lists — many saw potential benefits, despite concerns about tactics.
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So, what did YOU accomplish last week?
Elon Musk is asking federal workers to list five things they did in the past week. What if you were asked this at work? What would you say? Tell us.
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Saving the NBA All-Star weekend
In this Saturday edition of Business Insider Today, we are breaking down how the NBA can improve its All-Star weekend.
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MrBeast said if his mental health was a priority he 'wouldn't be as successful'
MrBeast told a podcast host that success meant sidelining his mental health. Experts say this approach can lead to burnout and other risks.
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Facebook is flooded with AI-generated recipes. I tried one.
Recipes written by AI are all over Facebook. Some people are making the food — with mixed results. I made one of the dishes. Here's what I thought.
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First lady fashion in review
In this Saturday edition of BI Today, we're celebrating Presidents' Day weekend in style.
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How the cereal aisle got swole: The new high-protein Wheaties and Cheerios underline a big vibe shift in health trends
Cheerios and Wheaties are pumping up the protein. It's all part of a big vibe shift I've noticed lately with health trends, fueled by social media.
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She was done with dating apps, so decided to put on a mixer — and hundreds of other singles showed up
Jess Evans wanted to combat dating app culture with real-life events, so she founded Bored of Dating Apps to help singles form deeper connections.
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One lawmaker's war on movie trailers
Movie theaters would have to post the "real" time a movie starts under a state lawmaker's bill. He's tired of sitting through all those trailers.
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Our nation has healed: Theo Von squashed the beef with Logan Paul after he fell out of his chair at Trump's inauguration
I have to know about two podcasters arguing about a broken chair, so now you do, too.
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Instagram made a change that might reveal your embarrassing habits — or not
Seeing what videos your friends have liked can be great, or embarrassing. If you're using Instagram Reels, be warned when you hit the "like" button.
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Whatever happens to TikTok, it's changed us forever
TikTok might be gone — but its effects have changed us forever. Whatever happens to the app, the TikTokification of American life is here to stay.
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19 ways the world is designed for right-handed people
Left-handed people can have problems with ordinary objects like scissors and rulers, which were designed for right-handed people.
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People thought the CEO of RedNote was welcoming them to the app. Turns out he's just a guy from Vancouver.
When a Vancouver man named Jerry welcomed new RedNote users worried about a TikTok ban, the internet somehow decided he must be the CEO.
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Your UGGs may not be the shoes you think they are
UGG and UGG Since 1974 are two different brands selling nearly identical shoes under very similar names.
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Millennials and Gen Zers are hooked on plushies — and that's good news for the toy market
Adults are increasingly buying stuffed animal toys to keep for themselves, making plushies "kind of hot right now" according to a Mintel analyst.
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Non-alcoholic spirit CEO said the US Surgeon General's comments will further shift the culture around drinking
Malin Martin, the CEO of non-alcoholic brand Free Spirits, says the US surgeon general's statement on alcohol consumption will impact consumers.
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MrBeast is teasing another recreation of 'Squid Game' as he continues to furiously promote 'Beast Games'
MrBeast asked fans if they want another "Squid Game" recreation as he promotes "Beast Games," leveraging Netflix's release to stay ahead.
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Allow me to recommend my favorite part of Spotify: audiobooks
I hadn't cared much either way about Al Pacino, but I was absolutely delighted by his audiobook narration of his memoir.
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Moo Deng just got an adoptive father — Ethereum cofounder Vitalik Buterin
"I'm happy to be adoptive father to Moo Deng as she grows up over the next 2y and support her with my 10M THB donation," Buterin wrote in an X post.
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A year after giving up her YouTube channel, Hannah Witton's clinic for struggling, burned-out creators is open
Hannah Witton is leveraging her experience as a former YouTube star to help others navigate career changes and overcome content burnout.
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I cooked 5 of NYT Cooking's top-rated recipes of 2024. One's going into heavy rotation next year.
I decided to cook five of the top-rated recipes of 2024 on the NYT Cooking app. Some dishes were a hit — while others left me frankly confused.
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An influencer's clothing-brand launch was a huge miss for her followers, so she took the site down. She relaunched it 7 months later with better materials and lower prices.
Madeleine White acted fast to relaunch her clothing brand See You Tomorrow after pricing and materials were initially a miss with her followers.
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I showed my kids 'E.T.' — and they loved it. We need more live-action family movies these days.
Animated movies are great, but I yearn for the days of "Home Alone" and "E.T." I've been showing my kids more live-action movies — and they love them.
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'I hate being in their stupid group': The endless hell of group chats
Everyone's got a group chat they love to hate and would love to quit even more. Here's how to do it without causing a scene.
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MrBeast's 'Beast Games' on Amazon has a strange message about money
I watched MrBeast's new game show, "Beast Games," with my son. The show is fun — but I worry about the message it sends about money.
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He quit his corporate job at age 28. Now, he runs his family's business of selling paper gifts for the dead.
Alex Teo, 36, is now the third-generation of Ban Kah Hiang Trading. He aims to reinvent traditional joss paper products for the new generation.
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Why the unexplained drones are the mystery we didn't know we needed
We're all obsessed with UFOs again — except this time it's 2024 and we're talking about drones. It's the perfect mystery for our divided times.
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What Universal's Epic Universe will mean for Disney — and Central Florida's economy
The competition is ratcheting up in Florida, where Universal Orlando Resort and Walt Disney World are going toe-to-toe with new attractions.
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Luigi Mangione's online life reveals so much without answering one key question
Luigi Mangione's internet footprint shows he might have been a certain type of guy. It doesn't show why he might have shot and killed someone.
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Inside Art Basel Miami Beach: 22 photos show some of the best exhibitions and celebrations from the annual event
Art Basel Miami Beach united creatives, art enthusiasts, celebrities, musicians, and more — here's what it was like attending this year's event.
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Luigi Mangione is more complicated than his myth. The internet doesn't care.
Ivy Leaguer, tech bro, leftist nut job: The myth of the person charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson preceded the man.
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How a food blogger in Gaza cooks to feed children and stay alive
Before the war, Hamada Shaqoura was a food blogger. Now, he cooks to feed children and displaced families in Gaza. And he does it silently.
MrBeast reveals photos of the $14M 'city' he built as part of his Amazon reality show 'Beast Games'
Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, revealed photos of the city he built for "Beast Games" — touted as the biggest reality-show competition in history.
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The misunderstood value of the office Christmas party
Don't be a Scrooge about your company holiday party. Your lonely, exhausted coworkers need the holiday cheer.
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Jay-Z accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in a civil case against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
An amended complaint in a civil case against Sean "Diddy" Combs includes new accusations of sexual assault against Jay-Z.
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Social media star Brittany Broski says the real power of content creators comes from community, not followers
"Kombucha girl" Brittany Broski on how she leaned into building her community over worrying about her follower count.
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15 slang words Gen Zers are using in 2024 and what they really mean
Gen Z has its own slang that may seem incomprehensible to older generations. We'll explain the origin and meaning behind some of these words.
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A health insurance CEO was murdered. The internet lashed out against insurers.
Social media's grim — and revealing — response to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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Directing Art Basel Miami Beach is a massive undertaking. Bridget Finn, a veteran in the art world, was up to the task.
Bridget Finn, the new director of Art Basel Miami Beach, opened up about this year's fair and the most exciting exhibits from emerging artists.
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Men in corporate America spend thousands to look good — they just don't want you to know about it
Many men in corporate America are quietly spending thousands on surgery, stylists, and gyms because they want to look good to gain a competitive edge.
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The Grinch loves knee surgery. That's it. That's the meme.
An absurd meme about the Grinch is burning up middle schools. It's also inevitably spawned a meme coin. Doesn't make sense? I'll try to explain.
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Netflix's Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight showed that getting attention is what Jake Paul does best
It wasn't boxing's finest moment, but Jake Paul showed in his bout with Mike Tyson that he knows how to use attention in a social media world.
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Watching TV this weekend? This group will roast you if it's hung too high — and it's amazing
A subreddit devoted to proper TV mounting is full of savage roasting. The harmless trolling soothes my soul in this moment of tension and division.
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The social media world is splintering, and it'll pave the way for a new breed of influencer
Influencers must show expertise to escape the digital salesperson trap as the industry gets more saturated and audiences seek authenticity.
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