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☆ A millennial who quit Fidelity and Salesforce is one of many choosing to 'descend the corporate ladder' — for less stress
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewDespite years of believing it was the only path, a Los Angeles-based millennial decided against climbing the corporate ladder. Kirra Dickinson, a 27-year-old content creator and manifestation coach, told Business Insider she spent years in technology research after graduating from UC Berkeley. Dickinson said she felt pressure to climb the corporate ladder growing up. In the video, which has over 1.1 million views, Yin said he is electing to "descend the corporate ladder" to better his health. Like some commentators on Yin's video, Dickinson said she felt "relieved" after ditching the corporate ladder.

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☆ 7 of the biggest mistakes tourists make visiting national parks, according to empty-nesters who have been to all 63 of them
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Matt and Karen Smith have been to 63 US national parks — some multiple times. Here are the biggest mistakes the Smiths have seen tourists make at national parks over the years. "They would take their family to the national parks. Matt, 63, said they were "fortunate" to have enough savings to spend over a year visiting every major US national park. The Smiths recently spoke with Business Insider to share the biggest mistakes they've made themselves or seen people make when visiting national parks — and how to avoid them.

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☆ How Sabrina Carpenter's style has evolved, from her Disney star days to stealing the spotlight at Coachella
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Sabrina Carpenter's style has evolved since she rose to fame as a Disney star. Carpenter perfected the sheer trend on and off the stage and is now synonymous with minidresses. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementIf anyone is in the running for the crown of pop music's princess, it's Sabrina Carpenter. From child star to pop princess, Carpenter has honed her style just as she has her career.

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☆ A millennial couple spent less than $4,000 on an intimate destination wedding in Morocco. Here's how they pulled it off.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-28 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementEven before getting engaged, Almaz Burgess knew she'd have a destination wedding. According to a study by The Knot, the average international destination wedding is $42,000 — nearly $10,000 more than standard hometown nuptials. Wedding venues in Greece and Italy were quoting them $10,000 — so they turned to MoroccoA year before the wedding, Burgess began researching destination weddings in Greece and Italy. White Silk Studio"In Morocco, they have the traditional Riad," she said, referring to a Moroccan house that typically has an indoor garden or courtyard. White Silk Studio"We tried to keep it under half an hour," she said, "to not bore everyone."

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☆ A timeline of King Charles' health struggles, from his cancer diagnosis to his return to public duties
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Buckingham Palace confirmed King Charles III was diagnosed with cancer in January. After months of stepping back, the palace announced Charles was returning to public duties in April. AdvertisementKing Charles III's return to public duties is imminent, Buckingham Palace said in a statement shared with Business Insider on Friday. But the palace's latest announcement signifies the king is ready to return to business as usual. AdvertisementHere's a timeline of Charles' health struggles, from his diagnosis to his return to the public.

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☆ A relationship coach wants professional women to stop dating with 'intern energy'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

But dating and relationships coach Anwar White says the secret to success for single women seeking a long-term partner is slightly more nuanced. Courtesy of Anwar WhiteIn dating, White said professional women should be more like CEOs because it helps them set boundaries. Like many other ambitious women, Sherri found herself balancing a "go with the flow" dating approach with her instinct as a professional to be hyper-organized — aka "intern energy." "Now I am the CEO of my dating life, and I control my schedule, control the pace of all my relationships." Unlike some friends outside the program, Sherri said she's not "burned out" by her dating life because she calls the shots.

Persons: —, Anwar White, White, they're, you've, hasn't, it's, Sherri, Anwar, Janina Steinmetz, Sherri doesn't, she's Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Montreal, Washington , DC

☆ After my brother tragically died, I knew I wanted to pursue adventure. Now my family and I live on a catamaran.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-21 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

We're pretty sure Kerry was executed there exactly two months later, in October 1978. So we had a memorial for Kerry, and then a few months later, John took his life. Rob Hamill rowing. Rob Hamill with Phil Stubbs, his teammate in the inaugural Atlantic rowing race in 1997. We got married about six months later, in 2001.

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☆ An ex-Wall Streeter who's been to all 50 states picked 5 he enjoys visiting but would never live in
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-20 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Alaska is a dream to visit, but the winters are too cold and there aren't a lot of people. Toby Harriman/Getty ImagesAbbamonte said Alaska is one of the top three most beautiful places he's visited in the world, neck and neck with the Himalayas in Asia and Patagonia in South America. As someone who appreciates nature and wildlife, he loves visiting the national parks in Alaska, which has more than half of all the national parks in the US. But Alaska is the eighth-least populated state, with 733,406 residents, according to the census. "But to visit, especially in the summer, it's like a dream."

Persons: Toby Harriman, Abbamonte, he's, couldn't Organizations: Getty Locations: Alaska, Asia, Patagonia, South America, Juneau, Utqiagvik, California

☆ Man Who's Visited All 63 National Parks Lists Favorites, Ones to Skip
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-15 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Anyone who says the Grand Canyon is overrated is fooling themselves, Abbamonte said. Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. Amanda Mohler/ShutterstockAbbamonte's sixth-favorite national park is one of the most famous natural sights in the US: the Grand Canyon. "[The] Grand Canyon is amazing, and anyone who says otherwise doesn't know what they're talking about," he said. Abbamonte said there are always a lot of people at the Grand Canyon compared to his other favorite parks.

Persons: Abbamonte, Amanda Mohler, Shutterstock, he's, it'll Locations: Arizona, Las Vegas, Champagne

☆ 8 of the best looks at the 'Oscars of Science,' where tech execs like Elon Musk mingled with Kim Kardashian and other stars
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-15 | by ( Maria Noyen | Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Breakthrough Prize Awards were hosted in Los Angeles on Saturday. Nicknamed the "Oscars of Science," the ceremony brought together an array of famous faces. From Kim Kardashian to Elon Musk, here's a look at eight of the best-dressed attendees. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementThe Breakthrough Prize Awards, dubbed the "Oscars of Science," took place in Los Angeles on Saturday.

Persons: Kim Kardashian, Elon Musk, —, Mark Zuckerberg, Sergey Brin, Anne Wojcicki, Carl H Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Los Angeles

☆ 4 wedding red flags that are telltale signs a couple won't last, according to a dating coach
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-14 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

You often can tell whether a couple will last based on their wedding, said dating coach Anwar White. White, a dating coach with over 580,000 TikTok followers, outlined four red flags at weddings. Telltale signs at a wedding include how much a groom acts out and who the speeches mention. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementHere, he breaks down each red flag to look out for at weddings this year.

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☆ I shopped at Trader Joe's new grab-and-go store in NYC. It's convenient if you're in a rush, but I see why critics aren't impressed.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Trader Joe's quietly opened a new store in New York City in March. Called Trader Joe's Pronto, it's a grab-and-go shop with sandwiches and salads as well as groceries. AdvertisementTrader Joe's recently opened a new type of store in New York City. Called Trader Joe's Pronto, the new shop is a "one-of-a-kind extension" of its bigger store, a representative told Business Insider. AdvertisementSome Trader Joe's fans who've already visited Trader Joe's Pronto shared lackluster reviews on social media.

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☆ I spent over $1 million on a Victorian house that hadn't been touched in 70 years. It was crumbling and rotting, but I have no regrets.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

When I was talking to my dad, who gave us advice, he was like, "You're buying a house that's old. It felt like a huge amount of pressure because this is a beautiful old house. Then the living room, bedroom, and spare bedroom are part of the way there. AdvertisementThe living room. We've got a mirror on the wall in the living room that my dad bought 35 years ago at Portobello Market.

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☆ People pay up to $2,700 a month to live with 27 roommates in a NYC townhouse — see inside
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Cohabs may have fans in NYC, but it might need to tweak its model to expand across the US. Maria Noyen/Business InsiderPart of the reason Cohabs' attempt to enter the US market has been successful so far is because it began operations in NYC, Clark said. Many people moving to the city are younger and unmarried, the prime target audience for a coliving concept like Cohabs, Clark added. It's also a hub for international residents — many of whom move to NYC alone and seek a sense of belonging. But in the Harlem townhouse, equipped with its kitchens, lounges, and private bar, De Vroey said there aren't many excuses to leave.

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☆ A woman 'rage applied' to a job, scored an interview in 2 days, and an offer soon after. Here's why a career coach wouldn't recommend it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewA woman said she "rage applied" to a job after an incident at work left her in a bad mood. She said she secured an interview within two days, scored an offer, quit her job, and has zero regrets. Still, a career coach said rage applying to new jobs could set employees up for failure. Two days after she applied for the job, Tiara said she had an interview scheduled. A career coach says people 'rage apply' when emotions run high — it doesn't always set them up for successThe phrase "rage applying" is relatively new.

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☆ 'Black and Brown' influencers were harassed on a Topicals brand trip to France, the skincare company said
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( Amanda Krause | Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewA Black-owned skincare brand said influencers who traveled to France on a brand trip it organized experienced "racism and Islamophobia." Topicals said Monday that the incident occurred during a recent brand trip to the French Alps attended by "Black and Brown creators from the UK and US." AdvertisementThis past weekend, we hosted our third brand trip in Megève, France with a group of Black and Brown creators from the UK and US. At least one influencer on the trip shared their experience online, identifying the establishment. Muslim women dress modestly for many reasons, but a central one is to respect and deepen their relationship with God, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

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☆ Kate Middleton's cancer video got new scrutiny this week, but there's a reason for the seemingly red flag
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewGetty Images attached an editor's note to the video of Kate Middleton revealing she has cancer that says the video might not comply with its editorial standards. But that didn't stop social-media users from speculating that the editor's note implied that the video was somehow inauthentic. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. The Princess of Wales shared her diagnosis in a video shared by Kensington Palace on March 22. AdvertisementOne user pointed to the editor's note on a Getty video of the recent Baltimore bridge collapse, which is identical to the one on the video of Kate.

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☆ All 50 states ranked from worst to best, according to a 45-year-old blogger who has been to each one multiple times
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Maria Noyen | Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Travel blogger Lee Abbamonte, 45, has visited all the states in America at least three times. AdvertisementNot everyone can say they've seen almost every inch of the United States. But Lee Abbamonte, a 45-year-old travel blogger, can. Still, it's an achievement relatively few can say they've accomplished. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ People were quick to label Rose Hanbury the 'other woman.' It says more about their own insecurities than the royals, therapists said.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

But some have been quick to label Hanbury Camilla 2.0, claiming she had an affair with Prince William — an unsubstantiated rumor the 40-year-old noblewoman denied to Business Insider via her lawyers. AdvertisementBut if people found themselves easily buying into the prospect of another royal cheating scandal, relationship experts said it has nothing to do with Kate, William, or Hanbury. Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Rose Hanbury at Houghton Hall on June 22, 2016. Express Newspapers/Getty ImagesLundquist also said the ease with which people were quick to associate Hanbury with the "other woman" trope demonstrates how pervasive misogyny is. "In the case of both Camilla and Rose, the bad object in these instances is a woman," he said.

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☆ Stephen Colbert, who recirculated rumors that a royal affair was linked to Kate Middleton's public absence, said he jokes about 'what everybody is talking about'
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Late-night host Stephen Colbert wished Kate Middleton well in her battle with cancer Monday night. Colbert's remarks came after he amplified unsubstantiated theories about Kate's public absence. Colbert said he made jokes about Kate's absence because "everybody" was talking about it. AdvertisementStephen Colbert offered his "well wishes" to Kate Middleton while she undergoes treatment for cancer, two weeks after he lent credence to conspiracy theories about her public absence. Colbert, 59, responded to Kate's cancer diagnosis on Monday night's episode of "The Late Show."

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☆ Inside the Aman Club, the Most Expensive Private Members' Club in NYC
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Interest in private members' clubs has soared in the US with the rise of remote working. In New York, the most exclusive and expensive is the Aman Club, which opened in 2022. Look around the ultra-luxury club that members pay a $200K initiation fee and $15K a year to join. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementIn an era where working from home is the overwhelming first choice in the US but where people still crave community, it's no wonder many are reporting a rise in interest in private members' clubs.

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☆ Meet Prince William and Kate Middleton's inner circle who may be part of the team helping them navigate her cancer diagnosis
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-23 | by ( Maria Noyen | Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Kate Middleton and Prince William may lean on their inner circle following her cancer diagnosis. AdvertisementWhoever gets the job will join a team dedicated to guiding Prince William and Princess Kate through Kate's diagnosis. Kate's private secretary is a palace veteranA month after Kate underwent surgery, she hired a new private secretary: Lieutenant Colonel Tom White. Meanwhile, William's private secretary is relatively new to the royal sceneLike Kate, William also hired a new private secretary recently. Natalie Barrows, an assistant private secretary, to Kate Middleton, has been pictured with her at several public events over the years.

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☆ A Man Who Visited Every US State Ranked His Must-Sees and Ones to Skip
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-22 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Lee Abbamonte, 45, is a travel blogger who has visited all 50 US states multiple times each. He loves Colorado for its mountain towns but thinks North Dakota is too hard to get to. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . He's also visited all 50 US states at least three times each and all of America's 63 national parks.

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☆ Matthew McConaughey's family-favorite coleslaw takes 10 minutes and is healthier than the classic recipe. Here's how to make it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Camila Alves McConaughey said her no-mayo coleslaw is her family's "most requested" dish. I made the coleslaw — and after prepping the nine ingredients, it took minutes to come together. The coleslaw blends acid with salt and fat and could be a healthy side dish for any meal. AdvertisementWhat better way to prepare for warmer weather than to try a healthier version of the ultimate summer side dish: coleslaw. This recipe comes courtesy of Camila Alves McConaughey — model, designer, author, and wife of Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey.

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☆ Rumors Prince William is having an affair with Rose Hanbury are flooding social media again after Stephen Colbert waded into 'Katespiracy'
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-16 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

As some social media users pointed out, rumors about Hanbury's relationship with William aren't new. Prince William and Rose Hanbury. Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage, Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty ImagesWhile The Independent's post led to social media chatter about whether Kate's step back from the public is related to an alleged relationship between William and Hanbury, rumors of an affair first surfaced in 2019. No British tabloid, including The Sun, went on to publish articles about a rumored affair, which led to the Daily Beast reporting that the palace threatened legal action against publications that covered it. The rumor mill slowed down significantly after 2019, likely thanks to the royals' long-held "never complain, never explain" PR strategy.

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