No one knows how to handle an invite any more: 'We've strayed from the light'
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At 14, I chose a high school based on my interests at the time. I regretted it for years.
Where I lived in Europe, you had to choose a high school that focused on certain subjects. For a long time, I thought I'd made the wrong choice.
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6 overrated wedding traditions, according to wedding planners
More couples are saying goodbye to longstanding traditions like white dresses and garter tosses. See what else wedding planners think are overrated.
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The sneaky new friendship divide between millennials and Gen Z
How millennials, Gen Z, and Gen X feel about sharing their location with friends and family is a reflection of how friendships evolve with age.
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'Looksmaxxing' has roots in the toxic online world of incels. So be careful with this new bot on ChatGPT.
"LooksmaxxingGPT" is one of the top custom bots in ChatGPT's "Lifestyle" category. If you upload a photo, it will rate you — and suggest improvements.
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Photos of the first supermarkets show how much grocery shopping has changed in a century
The first grocery stores appeared in the 1920s and '30s. Large and full of products, they changed how Americans shopped for groceries.
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America's most eligible bachelors are suddenly drowning in women
Good men are harder than ever to find. Which is good news for the good men who are actually out there.
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15 vintage photos show how motherhood has changed in the US
As we celebrate moms beyond Mother's Day, here are 15 vintage photos that show how motherhood has evolved in the past 100-plus years.
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First American pope elected
Cardinals elected Robert Francis Prevost as pope, making him the first American to hold the title. He will be known as Pope Leo XIV.
10 vintage photos show how the Black Monday stock market crash unfolded
Trump's tariff announcements have recently unsettled the financial markets, reminding some of the 1987 Black Monday financial crash.
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The 2025 Met Gala is celebrating Black dandyism. Here's what that means.
The 2025 Met Gala was inspired by menswear and Black dandyism. The latter style is a crucial part of Black culture and empowerment.
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The most important lesson from OpenAI's big ChatGPT mistake: 'Only connect!'
ChatGPT's big mistake reminds me of what I learned from this novel: If you need support in critical moments, reach out to trustworthy humans. Not AI.
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The one thing you should never, ever do on your phone
FaceTime has become a public nuisance. When all the world's a screen, no place is safe.
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Google has a 'You can't lick a badger twice' problem
Google's AI Overviews still have some problems, like suggesting that "You can't lick a badger twice" is a real saying.
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Are designer bags actually made in China?
Various suppliers are claiming on TikTok that they are the original manufacturers of designer bags.
Everyone used to want 'Instagram Face.' Now 'K-face' is all the rage.
I flew to South Korea for plastic surgery. I left feeling more insecure than ever.
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Roblox CEO says he wants to protect your kids — but you're going to need to pitch in, too.
Roblox CEO David Baszucki discusses safety concerns as the gaming platform attracts 85 million daily users, with 40% under the age of 13.
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Instagram's new feature finally shows your friends what a weird little gremlin you are
Your Instagram reels algorithm is the most revealing thing you can share. Now you can with a new feature called "Blend."
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I'm a private chef. When I get off work, I rely on simple proteins and 'flavor MVPs' to feed my family tasty dinners.
Veronica Eicken focuses on keeping flexible ingredients and trusted tools on hand. She has a few quick techniques that make everything easier.
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That suggestive emoji text chain might have been written by a robot. Redditors are on guard.
Silly, risqué chain texts are being generated by AI bots. But some connoisseurs of the modern art form don't like it at all.
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Kids love Elon Musk's Cybertrucks. It can be awkward for some parents.
For the 6-year-old crowd, the Cybertruck is an unproblematic symbol of awesome. It doesn't matter if Elon Musk's popularity is declining.
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I followed my fiancé abroad after he got deported. After several years and a divorce, I can admit it was a mistake.
When I was 20, I followed my fiancé to Mexico. Moving abroad completely uprooted my life and eventually had to admit I needed a divorce.
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Why are there so many boomers at anti-Trump protests?
Baby boomers seemed surprisingly involved in recent anti-Trump demonstrations. I asked someone who studies protests what might be going on.
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Why is everyone suddenly obsessed with divine feminine energy?
Creators say divine feminine energy can help people live more authentically, but its message sometimes gets watered down on social media.
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America's biggest businesses are bowing out of Pride parades
Corporate America is backing away from Pride amid the DEI backlash and the White House's war on diversity.
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Elon Musk and Silicon Valley shouldn't treat sci-fi books as a blueprint for the future, author says
China Miéville, known for his "new weird" fiction, said sci-fi is a reflection of the present rather than a road map to be followed.
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How toys for adults became a $7+ billion US industry
Adults are the world's fastest-growing group of toy buyers. They're collecting Lego, plush toys, Hot Wheels, Barbies, Sonny Angel figurines, and more.
OpenAI just made it harder to turn your pics into Studio Ghibli-style images
The internet was flooded with Ghibli-esque photos after ChatGPT's image generator update this week.
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Am I the JD Vance of my group chat?
The Signal group chat with officials like Pete Hegseth talking about war is serious. It's also a view into texting styles. Turns out, I'm a JD Vance.
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Nerds have found the cure for America's loneliness epidemic
Fantasy tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons are booming. No longer just for nerds, they're now the hot new hangout.
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How Japan's 800-year-old indigo dyeing process is still standing
Here's how natural indigo is still grown and fermented in Japan, despite the fashion industry's dependence on synthetic dyes.
I'm an American living in the UK. It's had incredible perks, but I wasn't prepared for some major differences.
I moved to the UK years ago for a master's program in Scotland. My American upbringing didn't prepare me for the rain and subtle language differences.
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How US neo-Nazism actually works, according to a former white supremacist
Arno Michaelis was in neo-Nazi groups for seven years. He discusses how the Nazi ideology has spread across the US.
Captions are too hard to use on streaming services. Can we figure this out, please?
Streaming apps like Netflix, YouTube TV, and Amazon Prime all have different ways to turn on captions. It's so confusing! We need to standardize this.
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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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