My Marriage Was Never the Same After That In the fall of 2015 I sat in a chair in a coffee shop and wrote a poem on a legal pad, which is where most of my poems begin. The first line came to me quickly — “Life is […]
March 30, 2023 Hello, Insiders! Matt Turner, editor in chief for business, here with an eye-popping stat to start the day: the most vulnerable US banks have seen around $1 trillion in deposit outflows since the Fed started hiking rates last year, per JPMorgan. Around half of that […]
Fox News 2023: “He’s unhinged, he’s deranged, he’s insane.” Fox News 2024: “He’s unhinged, he’s deranged, he’s insane …and we are proud to put our full support behind him as our next President.”
Nuclear Caudillo comes on El Nino Speaks again to explain how dating resembles war. 2 hr ago Listen to José Niño sound off on contemporary political affairs. Episode details Share Nuclear Caudillo rejoins El Nino Speaks to talk about how there is no morality in dating. In fact, […]
1 Guy shares the reason viral gym videos need to end, and it’s so spot on Gyms are communal spaces where people can come to improve their health, fitness and/or overall well-being. However, it’s no secret that many gyms have also become a production studio of sorts where influencers […]
1 Airbnb host wakes his guest up in the middle of the night so she wouldn’t miss the northern lights Seeing the northern lights is a common bucket list adventure for many people. After all, it ticks a lot of boxes—being a dazzling light show, rich historical experience and scientific phenomenon all rolled into […]
High tech. Low life. High heels. Low cut. Rachel Haywire 8 hr ago As with every subculture under the sun, the definition of cyberpunk is constantly changing. We have our usual suspects and household names in literature and film, whether Neuromancer and Snow Crash or Blade Runner and […]
Two types of boobs for contest #368. Chris Bodenner 10 hr ago (For the View From Your Window contest, the results below exceed the content limit for Substack’s email service, so to ensure that you see the full results, click the headline above.) Heads up that we’re going […]
— Alan Sytsma, food editor, New York How far would you go to defend your beliefs? The Hot Dog King has more assuredly gone further. As Chris Crowley reports, hot-dog vendor Dan Rossi has spent more than a decade sleeping with his cart, parked in a prime location […]
El Nino Speaks 81: Build a Dating System That Work for You Listen to José Niño sound off on contemporary political affairs. Episode details Share Is your dating in life in need of a shakeup? Relationship expert Fort Worth Playboy explains how adults males of all age demographics […]
1 Amanda Bynes is on a 72-hour hold: What that means and why fans are applauding her It’s not a secret that celebrities are just like everyone else and sometimes struggle with mental health concerns. Amanda Bynes is no exception, and she has been quite open about her […]
By Lynn Parramore Mar 20, 2023 | Economic Geography | Inequality & Distribution A new book by economist Richard McGahey examines the country’s anti-urban structure and ideology, offering insights on how American cities can thrive. Cities. They’re the places where most Americans live, work and play, but skeptics […]
1 Demi Moore shares sweet video of Bruce Willis being surrounded by family on his birthday Back in March 2022, legendary action actor Bruce Willis was diagnosed with aphasia and took an official step away from the spotlight. Then, in February 2023, the beloved “Die Hard” star progressed into frontotemporal dementia, […]
— Katy Schneider, features editor, New York All I gave actor and writer Annie Hamilton by way of an assignment was a list of items to consider writing about. Mattresses? Blow-dryers? Loafers? Backpacks? All she said in reply was “LET’S DO BACKPACKS.” A few weeks later, she sent […]
View in browser Subscribe March 20, 2023 Hello! It’s the first day of spring. This is Matt Turner, the editor in chief of business at Insider. The banking crisis rolled through a second weekend, with UBS taking over Credit Suisse in a rescue deal. Our reporters around the […]
10 things that made us smile this week Have you ever wondered what happens in your brain when you’re smiling? The act of smiling releases molecules in your brain called neuropeptides, which help you fight off stress. Then come smaller neurotransmitters such as serotonin (which acts as an […]
Sydney and I have been having a struggle session… Rachel Haywire 13 hr ago Act I The Microsoft waitlist was finally over. I decided that after having some fun with OpenAI I was going to give Sydney, the Bing chatbot, a whirl. She seemed more… feminine. I decided […]
1 Teen mom who couldn’t find babysitter takes her 1-year-old toddler as prom date and they’re adorable A teenage mom has received appreciation after taking her toddler as her date to the school prom. Melissa Mccabe, who is 16 now, became pregnant when she was 14 and gave […]
By Desheania Andrews and Jorge Fitz-Gibbon New York Post An accused scammer dubbed the “Worst Boyfriend on the Upper East Side” bilked at least five Manhattan women out of more than $1.8 million by courting both their hearts and bank accounts, prosecutors alleged Monday. Nelson Counne, 70, was […]
1 5 fun facts about St. Patrick’s Day to wow your friends and family Shamrocks, leprechauns, corned beef and cabbage, pinches for those who forget to wear green—St. Patrick’s Day is filled with traditions that have passed down from generation to generation. What began as a religious holiday in Ireland […]
A major theme of my work is centered on the dysfunctional state of the present-day West. Indeed, we live in technologically impressive times and have unprecedented levels of economic opportunity that prior generations would absolutely kill for. If you live in a Western, First World country, you should […]
1 Relationship expert shares her advice on how to ‘stop an argument in its tracks’ Arguments start to take off when one partner begins to get defensive. So, therapist Lauren Consul shared her relationship-saving tip to “stop an argument in its tracks” when one partner goes into self-preservation […]
1 Co-workers prank retiring employee by dressing exactly like him. Including his bald head. Well, well, well, if it isn’t one of the cutest pranks I’ve ever seen pulled off. (I know I started that off like I was going to say something negative, but sometimes you’ve gotta […]
Posted by Withered Rose on March 9, 2023 Politics is not metaphysics, so looking for an arche, one principle that rules all and explains all, is a wild goose chase at best, or a fatal distraction at worst. Being (with a capital “B”) is as different from […]
Music makes us happy. Millions of people can agree on that. But heavy metal? A genre that is often described as deafening and aggressive, how is can that make people happy? Are the headbanging, beer-drinking and blackclad metal fans even happier than other people? Surely, that can’t be.But […]
1 Jamie Lee Curtis calling for matinee concerts is an anthem for early risers everywhere Sure, we early birds get the worm. But you know what we miss out on? Dancing at clubs. Laughing at comedy shows. Having a social life beyond anything brunch related, more or less. […]
March 9, 2023 Hi, Insiders. I’m Shona Ghosh, a deputy executive editor for Insider in the UK. I’m filling in for Nicholas Carlson. I’ve been fascinated by the debate around people doing “fake work” in Big Tech. These companies sucked up so much talent during the boom years […]
— Jen Ortiz, deputy editor, the Cut What if, instead of fighting the patriarchy, we … gave up on it? For the women of “4B,” a small but growing movement in South Korea, doing just that seems like the only path forward. “It is both an ideological stance […]
1 ‘Reformed’ narcissist describes how she would manipulate people in a viral TikTok Most of us know that while we colloquially throw around the word “narcissist” to label someone as arrogant or selfish, those who are actually diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) are quite rare. We also […]
View in browser | Your newsletter preferences 03.07.23 Obscure government algorithms are making life-changing decisions about millions of people around the world. Now, for the first time, we can reveal how one of these systems works. For Suspicion Machine, a four-part series from WIRED and Lighthouse Reports, we […]
March 6, 2023 Hello, Insiders. Three years ago this month, COVID-19 cases skyrocketed in New York City. China was already under quarantine, Europe was in chaos, and New York quickly became the epicenter of the outbreak in the US. (Check out our 10-minute, Emmy-winning documentary about this time.) A […]
March 4, 2023 Hello, Insiders. We shared a great story from our economy team yesterday, exploring the ways companies are “quietly firing” (or pushing out) workers. Has this happened to you? Have you ever had to quiet fire someone? Let us know: insidertoday@insider.com. But it’s our Saturday edition, […]
March 4, 2023: De La Soul, the banality of TikTok trend stories, and the best dive in Brooklyn A view of New York City during a foggy day after its biggest snowfall of the season on February 28, 2023. Photo: Selcuk Acar/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Benjamin […]
Tólma Feb 26 One’s position on the question of technological progress is largely determined by what one sees of technology. The trad conservative sees his children suffering brain-damage from over-exposure to tik-tok and he becomes anti-technology. The progressive sees the potential of advances in the bio-medical sciences and […]
Why are American men and women moving in such different directions on public issues? Daniel Cox on how the attitudes and convictions of young adults are changing U.S. political life. Democracy 13 min read Something unusual appears to be happening among young Americans. “For much of the past […]
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1 Struggling musician unknowingly gives $5 to a TikTok star and gets a huge career boost Hopefully, we engage in acts of kindness for their own intrinsic rewards. However, it’s also pretty amazing when generosity gets reciprocated. TikTok creator Zachery Dereniowski is best known for approaching random strangers, requesting […]
Why are American men and women moving in such different directions on public issues? Daniel Cox on how the attitudes and convictions of young adults are changing U.S. political life. Cottonbro (Originally published 2022 | 06.10) Something unusual appears to be happening among young Americans. “For much of the past […]
Video playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. Finding Your Lifestyle of Liberty – #SolutionsWatch The Corbett Report 2 hr ago SHOW NOTES AND MP3: https://www.corbettreport.com/solutionswatch-liberty/ Today James gives you a sneak peak of the “Lifestyles of Liberty” VIP (Very Independent Producer) webinar that will be […]
February 25, 2023 Hello, Insiders. Nicholas Carlson is on vacation; this is Lisa Ryan filling in. I’m the executive editor of Insider’s newsletters, homepage, and notifications. So let me take a moment to plug our app. It’s one of the best ways to stay up-to-date on the fascinating […]
— Justin Miller, deputy editor, Intelligencer The flyers were plastered all over the neighborhood: “Millionaire Menace Terrorizes Fort Greene.” It was a tantalizing tip — was some rich guy really responsible for smashing restaurant windows in Brooklyn? New York’s James D. Walsh went out to investigate and found […]
1 Family’s reaction to finding out their daughter is the star of a Super Bowl ad is so wholesome There’s just something about seeing pride swell in a parent’s face when their child reaches a dream they set out to achieve. It’s something that moves people to tears […]
February 20, 2023 Hello, Insiders. I’m James Dean, deputy executive editor for business in the UK, filling in for Nicholas Carlson as the US observes Presidents Day. I’m old enough to have paid for a subscription to London’s Evening Standard before it dropped its cover price. Like many […]
Dating Apps Have a Filter Bubble Problem Jesse Klein If you’re desperately scrolling, it’s not your fault. The recommendation system for love needs a major reboot. READ In Praise of AI-Generated Pickup Lines Jamie Valentino For a decade, Americans have described dating apps as exhausting. AI offers the […]
How Traditionalists and Leftists alike have Destroyed the Woman Megha Lillywhite Dec 29, 2022 There is a poem by Pushkin called The Hapless Knight. It is about a knight who finds his nobility against the image of the immaculate woman, the perfect woman. She is worthy enough that […]
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Dating Apps Crack Down on Romance Scammers Lauren Goode Our manufactured love holiday might have you feeling more vulnerable than usual. Here’s what to look out for. READ How Fiber Optic Cables Could Warn You of an Earthquake Matt Simon By firing lasers through underground fibers, scientists can […]
February 14, 2023 Hello from London, Insiders! This week, I’m using my notes to explore artificial intelligence. After decades of promise, it feels like it’s suddenly here for real. The topic for today: AI’s threat to you — and your job. It sure seems that AI might be […]
February 11, 2023 Hello, Insiders. A quick announcement if you missed it: We’re expanding this newsletter to Sundays. So tomorrow, you’ll hear directly from our business editor in chief Matt Turner, who’ll break down our biggest stories of the week. You know what else is coming this Sunday? […]
— Genevieve Smith, features director, New York Last week, some colleagues and I were discussing how many of our New York friends in midlife seemed to be spiraling lately, and we realized they have one thing in common: They’d recently finished the FX show Fleishman Is in Trouble. […]
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