Gen Z's new status symbol
There's an alarming surge in facial injections driven by young people. In a remote, online world, the hottest status symbol is your face.
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Underwater superyachts? A CEO is pitching fantastical ships that can go 800 feet down and stay submerged for weeks
The Migaloo M5 concept involves a 540-foot base-model submersible superyacht that could keep its wealthy owners underwater for a full month.
Milan said it would ban ice cream on the streets after midnight. After a fierce backlash, it backed down.
Milan wanted to ban the late-night sale of food and drink in its noisiest districts, but residents pushed back over the loss of a cherished tradition.
Gen Z is throwing PowerPoint Parties. It needs to stop.
On TikTok and among Gen Z, PowerPoint parties are popular. But allowing work mentality to seep into our social lives is a huge mistake.
A 'Shark Tank' beauty brand was criticized for lacking deep foundation shades. It tried to fix it and made it worse.
Youthforia is a beauty brand that became popular after appearing on "Shark Tank." Now, it's facing criticism for its dark foundation shades.
Columbia's student radio station was the main source of information for the protests. Here's why that matters.
Without any outside press allowed on Columbia's campus, its student radio station WKCR was streamed by thousands of people nationwide.
Black creators were instrumental in building TikTok. Now they fear they'll be hit the hardest by a ban.
Black creators spoke with Business Insider about why they fear a potential TikTok ban.
I'm ready to lose it all betting on Skee-Ball at Dave & Buster's
Betting real money on games at Dave & Buster's? What could go wrong? Sign me up!
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18 ancient Egyptian human skulls are being auctioned for $250 each, in a grim sale of colonial spoils
Auctoneers are selling 18 ancient Egyptian skulls from the famed Pitt Rivers collections for $250 each. Experts are calling for a review of the law.
For the vibrant springtime celebration Vaisakhi, Sikhs from near and far gathered to honor their faith and community
In Sikhism, Vaisakhi, or the start of the harvest season, is a time for community prayer, music, and food.
Why do royal fans think Meghan Markle and Buckingham Palace are in a battle over jam? Here's the drama, explained.
Celebrities raved about the strawberry jam from Meghan Markle's new lifestyle brand. One week later, Buckingham Palace advertised its own jam product.
Young parents with more than $5,000 in disposable income are the future of luxury shopping, study finds
YouGov's report found that Americans are still buying luxury goods in 2024 despite the economy experiencing "inflationary fluctuations."
Young guys literally only want one thing and it's this $7,000 chair
From tech bros to finance guys, rich young men are in love with this midcentury modern Eames lounge chair and ottoman from Herman Miller.
You may be driving your colleagues nuts with a seemingly harmless Slack practice known as 'hey hanging'
Have you ever sent a coworker a simple "hiya" and then gone radio silent? You may be guilty of "hey hanging," a practice some loathe.
Meta's median pay for employees is $379,000 a year
Meta's median salary is significantly higher than many tech jobs, though on par with rivals like Google and Amazon.
What will happen to the monarchy when King Charles dies?
Operation Menai Bridge is code for the plans related to King Charles' death. His death will trigger instant changes in the monarchy and the UK.
Some Gen Zers would rather take a chance on a new app than use 'embarrassing' Instagram if TikTok gets banned
Some Zoomers would rather take their chances with a new social media platform than suffer the "humiliation ritual" of Instagram Reels.
History is repeating itself as MrBeast and T-series battle for YouTube's top spot
MrBeast is closing in on YouTube's biggest channel, T-Series, and is likely to overtake it with ease — a win for independent creators.
A woman said her tattoos got her rejected for a job, but experts say personality is far more important
A heavily tattooed creator's video sparked a debate on social media about how much of an issue tattoos are to hiring managers and in job interviews.
Here's why the internet keeps telling people to look at their keyboards
Social media users are spelling out keyboard messages like "U," "WE," and "JK" in all sorts of different contexts.
A celebrity handbag maker is going to prison for importing bags made of protected python and caiman skin
Nancy Gonzalez oversaw a sprawling scheme to bring luxury bags made of rare animal skins into the US, netting her millions, the DOJ said.
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A 6-month Chinese-food festival is bringing authentic and flavor-packed cuisine to New York City's masses
At New York City's Dragon Festival, hungry guests can try Chinese barbecued meats, crunchy candies, soup dumplings, and other traditional delicacies.
A disabled woman planned a 'once-in-a-lifetime' trip to Disney World. Then the park changed its disability policy.
Disney is trying to crack down on able-bodied guests exploiting its policies. But the disabled say it's punishing them instead.
TikTok has become a pseudo-shopping channel, and Gen Z has had enough
Some content creators are facing backlash for selling too many products they don't even like. Meanwhile, the smart ones are evolving their strategies.
The GOP's got a growing beef with lab-made meat
The industry of lab grown meat is still in its infancy, but that hasn't stopped politicians from trying to turn it into a culture war issue.
After my brother tragically died, I knew I wanted to pursue adventure. Now my family and I live on a catamaran.
Rob Hamill was 14 when his brother was killed by the Khmer Rouge. The tragedy shaped his decision to raise his family at sea and value time together.
From The Blue Nile to Charlie Puth, here are all the artists named in Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department'
Taylor Swift makes several nods to musicians and artists in her 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department."
Someone bought a UK domain name for Meghan Markle's new brand and redirected it to an anti-poverty charity
Someone bought a UK domain for American Riviera Orchard, Meghan Markle's latest brand, and directed its traffic to a JustGiving page for a charity.
Why companies keep betting — and losing — on Harry and Meghan
From American Riviera Orchard to new Netflix shows, Harry and Meghan are trying to be media and business moguls. But their track record is terrible.
Avoiding 'blackout shopping' could be the key to saving money, according to a 'frugal living' YouTuber
Kate Kaden has been making videos about living below your means for five years. She says 'blackout shopping' is one of the worst things you can do.
This Ramadan, queer and transgender Muslims made their own community
Queer and trans Muslims reimagined their childhood traditions this Ramadan, Islam's month of fasting, worship, and community.
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Peter Thiel says AI will be 'worse' for math nerds than for writers
Billionaire Peter Thiel said the expansion of AI will be "worse for the math people than the word people" in a new interview.
Southwest Airlines dismantled basketball players' wheelchairs, leaving them stranded for hours as they tried to reassemble them
Wheelchair basketball players were left stranded for hours by Southwest Airlines after their chairs were dismantled and mixed up on a flight.
5 things that are hard to get even if you're pretty rich
Money sometimes can't buy everything. Exclusive reservations, elusive Birkin bags, and more can remain out of reach for the wealthy.
Gen Zers are in their 'boycott era', even when it comes to which jobs they apply for
Zoomers are happy to put their principles and values above applying for jobs at companies that don't align with their beliefs.
Live Nation could be hit with antitrust suit as soon as next month: report
The Justice Department is investigating the concert giant Live Nation over its handling of ticket and venue negotiations.
People are trying to limit their screen time. Not me — I love staring at my iPhone, and it feels great.
I'm a mom who loves her phone. I wish I could stare at it more; not less. That's why the AI Pin is useless to me. It could never replace my iPhone.
Millennials aren't giving up on having a home they love
In 2022, homeownership for millennials has surpassed 50% for the first time.
TikToker says she was trapped in 115-degree heat after her Tesla locked her inside during a software update
The Tesla handbook says opening the car doors during a software update can damage the vehicle, prompting the driver to stay put.
'Pretty privilege' in job interviews is a real thing, say experts. But you have more control than you realize.
Despite laws against bias, "pretty privilege" persists and influences workplace decisions, with attractive people being deemed more hireable.
Fidelity's new Youth Basket portfolios target teen investors with a focus on Gen Z-favorite brands
Fidelity demystifies investing for teens overwhelmed by options with new Fidelity Youth Baskets. Here's how they work.
Gen Z is less happy than previous generations, and it may be because they value this one thing
A recent Gallup poll found that as Gen Z reaches adulthood, their happiness levels significantly decrease.
People online took less than 24 hours to find a man accused of ghosting his pregnant wife. The law seems to be on their side.
It's increasingly becoming clear that the "bad" men the internet goes after don't have the law on their side.
I watched WrestleMania for the first time and can see why it generates so much money
I hate fight scenes and have no interest in musclemen. I didn't imagine WrestleMania would get quite such a chokehold on me.
An influencer is slammed for having a 'wasteful' and 'polluting' gender reveal party that saw a trio of airplanes leaving smoke-like trails in the sky
Inga Stunbriene shared a video of the event showing three airplanes flying over the couple and making loops in the sky, leaving smoke-like trails.
A German art museum fired an employee for secretly hanging up one of his own paintings
A worker at the Pinakothek der Moderne smuggled in one of his own paintings and hung it on a wall in a bid for an artistic breakthrough, police said.
YouTube's relentless grind is causing an OG creator exodus. Jacksepticeye may be next.
Seán McLoughlin, better known as Jacksepticeye, said he's been considering retirement after over a decade on YouTube — just "not right now."
There was a huge spike in people Googling that their 'eyes hurt' during the eclipse
Google searches for "eyes hurt" spiked during the solar eclipse, especially along the path of totality.
13 slang words Gen Zers are using in 2024 and what they really mean
If the phrase "she ate and left no crumbs" makes no sense to you, allow us to explain.
Snapchat is walking back a friend-ranking feature after reports of teen anxiety
Snapchat's Solar System feature will now be off by default, though paid subscribers can turn it back on.