March 15, 2024 | Read Online Lesbian couple answers the most common questions they get from strangers Yes, they are both the “real” mom. Despite society having made a lot of progress when it comes to same-sex relationships and alternative families, it’s not so commonplace that […]
MARCH 15, 2024 Full of Discovery “As you set out for Ithaka hope your road is a long one, full of adventure, full of discovery.” —from “Ithaka” by C.P. Cavafy, translated by Edmund Keeley In our latest issue, our third as a monthly magazine, it feels to me […]
March 13, 2024 | Read Online After she asked for a mental health day, a screenshot of her boss’ response went viral This is what leadership should look like. 💯 Madalyn Parker wanted to take a couple days off work. She didn’t have the flu, nor […]
March 13, 2024 • 5 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Halfway to the weekend! For the stargazers, we’ve got a green comet that’s starting to become visible to the naked eye. Here are the details on the best way to see it. (Hint: City dwellers, you’re probably out […]
Airbnb Bans All Indoor Security Cameras Amanda Hoover and Matt Burgess Starting at the end of April, Airbnb will no longer allow hosts to have security cameras inside their rental properties, citing a commitment to prioritizing guest privacy. READ The Kate Middleton Photo’s Most Glaring Photoshop Mistakes Reece […]
When features writer Bridget Read started reporting today’s story, it seemed straightforward enough. Squatters had taken up residence in a mansion in Beverly Hills right near LeBron James’s. They were throwing constant parties, driving their wealthy neighbors bonkers. Then she found out about the house’s former owner and […]
March 12, 2024 • 5 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Hello! If you’re wondering how to maintain your muscle and fitness while fasting for Ramadan, we’ve got you covered. In today’s big story, we’re looking at the curious case of Kate Middleton’s edited photo that’s got the […]
March 8, 2024 • 5 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Happy Friday! President Joe Biden delivered a State of the Union yesterday that was unlike any in recent memory. He seized the opportunity to tear into his predecessor, Donald Trump — and Trump was quick to vent his […]
March 08, 2024 | Read Online How one goat herder started humanity’s centuries-long coffee craze The world’s favorite drink has a rich, robust history. Had a cup of coffee today? If yes, you are part of the world’s 4.83 billion coffee drinkers. That’s approximately 60% of […]
March 07, 2024 | Read Online How often should you shower? Doctors weigh in and rock some people’s worlds. Once a day is not ideal. A few times in recent years, celebrities and social media influencers alike have made waves by sharing that they don’t make […]
If you’ve been convinced that you need to fear or dread aging, you haven’t met writer Monica Corcoran Harel’s mother, Veronica. As Monica writes, midlife can feel like “adolescence in reverse.” But she’s found solace in reflecting back at the transformation Veronica underwent 30-plus years ago — and […]
March 06, 2024 | Read Online Dog runs a mile to her doggy daycare to get help after her human was in a car accident She kept jumping at the door until someone saw her. Eagerly anticipating a trip to the fun and doting grandparents’ house […]
That’s a lot of fucks, I thought while editing today’s story — a London trader’s unvarnished account of making millions on the 2011 Japanese earthquake. I figured that for decency’s sake I should delete a few, and after making what I thought was a comprehensive pass, I hit […]
March 04, 2024 | Read Online Motivation expert explains how two simple words can free you from taking things personally You don’t need to take responsibility for everything and everyone. Towards the end of The Beatles’ illustrious but brief career, Paul McCartney wrote “Let it Be,” […]
Sophia Conti While the economic challenges of the last few years have tested organizations of all stripes, Black-owned businesses closed their doors at twice the rate of other businesses during the pandemic. Studies show that less access to the financial system and lack of family wealth to draw […]
March 4, 2024 • 5 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Welcome back! If you’re eating eggs this morning, here’s hoping they’re free of eggshells. But don’t be surprised if some snuck in. There’s a reason shells are more likely to chip these days. In today’s big story, […]
Sietze Bosman Mar 2, 2024 Sietze Bosman critiques modern conformity and societal norms, as illuminated by the everyday choices and living spaces of the masses. The glimmering of the spring sun flows through the windows of Man-in-the-world’s affordable-sized apartment. The streams of liquid dawn adorn the interior with […]
March 3, 2024 • 3 min read with Matt Turner Hello! Welcome back to our Sunday edition. Wondering how long is too long to spend in one job? The former head of HR at Microsoft can help. On the agenda: Google used to be Silicon Valley’s cool kid. […]
View in browser The Dishcast with Andrew Sullivan Rob Henderson On Overcoming Trauma 0:00 1:36:07 Rob Henderson On Overcoming Trauma His new memoir shows the chasm between real trauma and the “luxury beliefs” of his woke peers. Andrew Sullivan Mar 2 ∙ Paid READ IN APP Rob […]
Doorbell camera captures little boy’s complaints about his mom ‘always’ making chicken He has quite a bit to say. When you’re a kid you rarely have a lot of say in what you get to eat for dinner. The adult in your house is the one that gets […]
February 29, 2024 | Read Online Helicopter’s thermal imaging helps save a young autistic girl lost in a Florida swamp “I just love how the deputy greeted her. What a beautiful ending. You guys are the best!” A 5-year-old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) wandered off […]
The Trumpet of the Martians – A Relic from the Russian Avant-Garde Rachel Haywire Feb 29, 2024 I’ve always been able to count on Vánječka for quality writing here at The Cultural Futurist. It recently came to my attention that he was also a skilled Russian translator, because […]
Kevin Bacon sings Beyoncé’s ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ for his farm animals in an epic serenade He might have to change his name to Kevin Beycon. When Beyoncé dropped two songs from her upcoming album of country tunes, Renaissance: Act II, she may not have expected to make history, […]
February 26, 2024 | Read Online Mom urges people to let their kids help disabled students in exams by sharing her daughter’s experience Students with disabilities often face more hurdles in their daily experiences compared to their peers. But their problems can be alleviated with the […]
Grief is a universal experience, but still it shocks us. It shocks us the first time we confront it — the death of a grandparent, a parent, a sister, a friend — and, somehow, shocks us each time we are forced to encounter it again. To write about […]
INSIDE SCOOP Juanjo Gasull for BI Dining out is about to look a lot different Restaurants need to evolve to survive. But you’re gonna hate what they’ve got in mind. READ NOW Insider Today Newsletter Get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in business from Wall Street […]
February 24, 2024 • 4 min read with Joi-Marie McKenzie Happy Saturday! Reading this while taking your morning supplements? Slow down. A leading food chemist said you may not need anything extra for brain health. Instead, your favorite fruits may do just the trick. Thank me […]
February 23, 2024 | Read Online 5-year-old moves adoption court to tears: ‘I love my mom so much and she’s the best mom I ever had Adoption is a beautiful process that binds families and provides vulnerable children the protection and love of having a home. […]
February 23, 2024 | Read Online This blooper from ‘The Carol Burnett Show’ is still one of the funniest outtakes in TV history Vicki Lawrence dropped a perfectly timed a-bomb. One firm rule Carol Burnett had on her show was that the actors stay in character. […]
Sponsored by Kasmin Gallery A dispatch from our Art Editor, Leanne Shapton, on the art and illustrations in the Review’s February 22 and March 7 issues. As a kid in Canada, I’d read and reread The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. I think it may have been responsible for why I […]
February 21, 2024 | Read Online Dad takes 7-week paternity leave after his second child is born and is stunned by the results “These past seven weeks really opened up my eyes on how the household has actually ran, and 110% of that is because of […]
February 20, 2024 | Read Online Dad confronts young son’s bully with kindness after learning the boy is homeless When Aubrey Fontenot’s son Jordan opened up to him about being bullied at school, like every concerned parent, he was determined to put an end to it. […]
February 20, 2024 | Read Online Why people are longing for the old Scottish habit of ‘hurkle-durkling’ to finally get good rest You might have already hurkle-durkled this week. Hurkle-durkle might be the silliest word ever, but it could be the missing step in your self-care. […]
Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more El Nino Speaks El Nino Speaks 105: Finding Freedom Abroad 0:00 43:15 El Nino Speaks 105: Finding Freedom Abroad Aleksey Bashtavenko discusses living abroad and how independent-minded people can cope with the present era of global instability Feb 20 READ […]
February 19, 2024 • 2 min read with Jordan Parker Erb Happy Presidents Day! I’m Jordan Parker Erb, subbing in for Dan DeFrancesco. For some folks, Presidents Day may simply signify a three-day weekend. But for others, it’s a chance to save money. It’s the first major […]
By Nicky Reid aka Comrade Hermit Exile in Happy Valley “People often say that this or that person has not yet found himself. But the self is not something one finds, it is something one creates.” -Thomas Szasz People have been telling me that I’m crazy for about […]
February 18, 2024 • 4 min read with Matt Turner Welcome back to our Sunday edition, a roundup of some of our top stories. On the agenda today: As it turns out, everyone’s kind of fed up with work. What Ozempic taught one man about shame — and willpower. […]
February 17, 2024 • 4 min read with Joi-Marie McKenzie Welcome back to our Saturday edition, a roundup of some of our top lifestyle stories. On the agenda today: Las Vegas’ newest hotel is ushering in a new era of luxury. High-earning transplants are shaking up the Midwest’s […]
Voice actor seamlessly demonstrates 10 different voices we all recognize and holy moly This is genuinely impressive…and a little spooky. In the age of television, radio, and the internet, we hear voices all the time, pretty much everywhere we go. From advertisements to customer service prompts to video […]
February 16, 2024 | Read Online Anonymous man gives ‘life-changing’ tip of $10,000 after eating $32 meal Tipping has always been a divisive issue for many people. In an economy that is performing poorly, it makes sense that people might not want to tip their servers […]
February 15, 2024 | Read Online Service dog flunks out of training school in spectacular fashion The other dogs can’t believe what they are seeing. Double H Canine Academy in Louisville, Kentucky is a place where dog owners can take their rambunctious pets and have them […]
INSIDE SCOOP Christian Petersen/Getty Nine hours at the most unhinged hole in golf It started with 200,000 drunken bros, a streaker, and Creed. Then things got weird. READ NOW Insider Today Newsletter Get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in business from Wall Street to Silicon Valley […]
22 ‘wise’ people shared their best one-line pearls of wisdom and they’re all profound Sometimes, big wisdom comes in small packages. The ability to communicate big ideas simply, reveals the level of understanding one has on a subject. Albert Einstein once said, “If you can’t explain it simply, […]
February 14, 2024 | Read Online Woman shares wildest job posting she’s ever seen and people can’t believe their eyes Profiling is a social evil that impacts millions of American citizens every day, especially if they are black and minority. They are stereotyped and not allowed […]
View in browser Subscribe INSIDE SCOOP Dr. Joseph Maroon/ Uproar PR, Crystal Cox/BI, Tyler Le/BI An 83-year-old doctor and triathlete transformed his health in his 40s He says he uses four key diet principles to boost his health and longevity. READ NOW Insider Today Newsletter Get the inside […]
February 11, 2024 • 3 min read with Matt Turner Welcome back to our Sunday edition, a roundup of some of our top stories. On the agenda today: Boeing lost its way. Other companies should take heed. The Apple Vision Pro is a mass experiment on the human […]
February 9, 2024 • 5 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Happy Friday! Any fun plans for the weekend? I would have started with a “hello,” but this public-speaking expert suggests that’s a pretty weak way to open things up. In today’s big story, we’re looking at the big […]
Super Bowl ad showing real-life NFL ‘Taylor Swift effect’ is bringing people to tears The daddy-daughter storyline is a tearjerker, without saying a word. Dads and daughters often have a unique bond, which can sometimes hit a rocky spot as adolescence approaches. It’s not that the love isn’t […]
February 10, 2024 • 5 min read with Joi-Marie McKenzie Welcome to Insider Today’s Saturday edition! I’m Joi-Marie McKenzie, the editor in chief of Life at Business Insider and your new Saturday anchor. I’m here to bring you a roundup of some of our top stories of […]
The Night I was Ditched for Dancing Masculine Rachel Haywire Feb 8, 2024 Hello! First and foremost, I wanted to thank all of you who performed at or attended my last salon. It was everything I envisioned and more. The dynamic was magical in every way. It’s a […]
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