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Monday is the 22nd anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The day after, newspapers around the world captured the sadness, shock, and horror people felt. We compiled international front pages to show what people woke up to on September 12, 2001. Many people who remember that day also recall the following morning, when newspapers around the world captured the horror, shock, and sadness people felt. The front pages of these newspapers, bearing headlines like "ACT OF WAR" and "AMERICA'S DARKEST DAY," underscored the impact the attacks had on the American psyche.

Organizations: Service Locations: Wall, Silicon, Washington ,

Lara and Roger Griffiths bought their dream home … and then life fell apart. The Daily MailBefore they won a $2.76 million lottery jackpot in 2005, Lara and Roger Griffiths, of England, reportedly never argued. Then they won and bought a million-dollar barn-converted house and a Porsche, not to mention luxurious trips to Dubai, Monaco, and New York City. Shortly after, there were claims that Roger drove away in the Porsche after Lara confronted him over emails suggesting that he was interested in another woman. That ended their 14-year marriage.

Persons: Lara, Roger Griffiths, Roger Organizations: Daily, Porsche, New York City . Media Locations: England, Dubai, Monaco, New York City

☆ This leaked Fyre Festival pitch deck shows how Billy McFarland was able to secure millions for the most overhyped festival in history
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-11 | by ( Mark Abadi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A leaked sales deck for 2017's Fyre Festival contains the pitch CEO Billy McFarland gave investors ahead of the failed event. The sales deck contains misleading information about Fyre Festival and has been described as "beyond parody." Fyre Festival was advertised an upscale music festival in the Bahamas, complete with luxury beach villas, gourmet food, private jets, and supermodels and influencers galore. The pitch deck was first reported on in 2017 by Vanity Fair's Nick Bilton — who uploaded the full deck online — and recirculated on LinkedIn. Read on to see some of the most shocking, outlandish, and surreal slides from the Fyre Festival pitch deck.

☆ Inside equestrian show jumping, the elite sport beloved by famous kids like Grace Wahlberg, Jennifer Gates and Eve Jobs
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-26 | by ( Mark Abadi | Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

The niche sport of equestrian show jumping has caught the eye of some of the wealthiest people in the world. For those who can afford to take part in competitions, show jumping offers millions of dollars of prize money and international glory. In the US, some of the sport's most high-profile participants are the daughters of Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Michael Bloomberg, and Bruce Springsteen. But despite the high stakes and noteworthy names that compete, show jumping remains far outside the public eye. Here's a look inside the exciting, lucrative, and sometimes dangerous world of show jumping:

The Monterey Park shooting is now one of the 30 deadliest mass shootings in modern US history. Twenty-one of the 30 deadliest shootings occurred in the 21st century. The deadly shooting bears the unfortunate — but increasingly familiar — distinction of joining the ranks of the deadliest mass shootings in modern US history. The Gun Violence Archive, a nonprofit that tracks shootings in the US, counted at least 647 mass shootings in 2022. These are the details of 30 of the deadliest mass shootings in modern US history.

U.S. News & World Report releases a list of the best places to live in America every year. Its 2022 ranking for the best places to live looked at five metrics: job market, value, quality of life, desirability, and net migration. The best place to live in America is Huntsville, Alabama, followed by Colorado Springs, Colorado. In its ranking of the best places to live in America for 2022, U.S. News & World Report gathered data on these crucial components for more than 100 US cities. Keep reading to discover the 50 best places to live in America.

☆ 'Soda,' 'pop,' or 'coke': More than 400,000 Americans weighed in, and a map of their answers is exactly what you'd expect
▼ + stars: | 2018-10-06 | by ( Mark Abadi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. One of the things Americans can never seem to agree on is what to call fizzy, carbonated beverages: soda, pop, or coke? That's exactly the question cartographer Alan McConchie sought to answer with his web project, the aptly named Pop Vs. The site invites visitors to fill out a brief questionnaire asking where they are from and which term they use for soft drinks.

Persons: —, Alan McConchie, Louis, Louis Pop, Jason Katz Organizations: Service, Business, Midwest Locations: United States, Florida , California, Midwest, Milwaukee, St, West, Louisiana, North Carolina, Boston

☆ 'OK' was just added to the Scrabble dictionary, and experts are saying it could change how Scrabble is played
▼ + stars: | 2018-09-24 | by ( Mark Abadi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The two-letter word is one of 300 new additions to the latest version of the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary, which Merriam-Webster released on Monday. But of all those words, it's the inclusion of "OK" that has some Scrabble players divided. Not all Scrabble players are OK with OK, however, especially at the game's highest levels. Regardless of its merits as a word, there's no question OK will change the way Scrabble is played from a strategic standpoint. After all, any expert player will tell you that two-letter words are the most important words in the entire game.

Persons: —, Webster, it's, Merriam, Emily Brewster, Jackson Smylie, Judy Cole, Ben Schoenbrun Organizations: Service, Merriam, Business Locations: North America

☆ The highest point in every US state
▼ + stars: | 2018-07-24 | by ( Mark Abadi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

When it comes to elevation, the United States is a country of extremes. AdvertisementOn one end of the spectrum, Alaska's Denali is the highest mountain in North America, rising to more than 20,000 feet above sea level. On the other end, you have Florida's Britton Hill, which tops out at just 345 feet above sea level, making Florida the state with the lowest high point in the US. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.

Persons: Britton Organizations: Business Locations: United States, North America, Florida

☆ This map shows the US really has 11 separate 'nations' with entirely different cultures
▼ + stars: | 2018-06-18 | by ( Mark Abadi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The United States has many regions, and author Colin Woodard argues that it can be divided into 11 sub-nations. AdvertisementThe United States comprises several different regions, each with its own rich history and cultural identity. Exactly where those regions start and end has been a long-running debate, but according to author Colin Woodard, the United States can be divided into 11 distinct sub-nations. Woodard mapped out the regions in his 2012 book "American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America." Recognizing the distinct values of each region is critical to understanding the United States, Woodard said.

Persons: Colin Woodard, Woodard Locations: States, El Norte, United States, North America, Midlands, New Jersey, New Mexico, Maine

☆ The most annoying things about the English language, from people who are learning it
▼ + stars: | 2018-05-31 | by ( Mark Abadi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

English has plenty of confusing aspects that annoy people learning the language. Non-native speakers have trouble with English spelling, the amount of synonyms in the language, and differences between American and British English. We looked through comment threads from around the internet to find the most annoying aspects of the English language. Many English learners have vented about the most annoying aspects of the language in the obvious place: the internet. We looked at comment threads on Reddit, Quora, and other forums to compile 11 of the most annoying things about English, straight from people who are attempting to learn the language themselves.

Locations: British

☆ What school buses look like in 12 countries around the world
▼ + stars: | 2018-05-22 | by ( Mark Abadi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

School buses look different from country to country. They vary in size, shape, and durability, although in most places, school buses are required to be yellow. In some countries, school buses are a service reserved only for private school students. The same goes for school buses, which depending on the part of the world you're in, can be small, crowded, and even sometimes shaped like Pikachu. Here's what school buses look like in 12 countries around the world:

Locations: United States

The United States is home to several "belts," including the Rust Belt and the Bible Belt. Some lesser-known belts include the Jell-O Belt and the Stroke Belt. You've probably heard of the Rust Belt, the region in the Midwest and Northeast where once-booming economies are on the decline. Or the Stroke Belt? Here are the most prominent "belt" regions in the United States:

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