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☆ Meet Nicola Peltz Beckham, the billionaire heiress, actress, and director who's married to Brooklyn Beckham
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Elana Klein | Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Nicola Peltz Beckham is the daughter of billionaire businessman Nelson Peltz. She married David and Victoria Beckham's son Brooklyn in a star-studded wedding in 2022. Critics slammed Peltz Beckham's recent directorial debut, "Lola," as "poverty porn." AdvertisementNicola Peltz Beckham, one of billionaire Nelson Peltz's 10 children, is making headlines for her recent film "Lola." She's also known for her marriage to Brooklyn Beckham, the eldest son of world-renowned soccer player David Beckham and designer Victoria Beckham.

Persons: Nicola Peltz Beckham, Nelson Peltz, David, Victoria Beckham's, Brooklyn, Critics, Peltz, Lola, —, Nelson Peltz's, Lola who's, She's, Brooklyn Beckham, David Beckham, Victoria Beckham, who's Organizations: Service, Guardian, Trian Partners, Disney Locations: Palm Beach , Florida

☆ Meet the 12 first-round picks of the WNBA draft
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The WNBA draft was held on Monday, April 15, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York. The Indiana Fever selected Caitlin Clark first overall. AdvertisementThe WNBA reported that the 2023 season was "its most-watched regular season in 21 years," with combined viewership across networks "up 21 percent over the 2022 regular season." With big names like Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark joining the league, there's no telling what new heights it'll reach this season. AdvertisementGet to know all 12 talented women from the first round of the draft as they prepare to continue changing the world of women's basketball, one block, three-pointer, and rebound at a time.

Persons: Caitlin Clark, —, Clark, Jeff Pagliocca, Angel Reese Organizations: Brooklyn Academy of Music, Indiana Fever, Service, NCAA, ESPN, Sky Locations: New York

☆ 15 successful people who wake up before 6 a.m.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-15 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Successful people across industries are known for waking up early. Apple CEO Tim Cook wakes up between 4 and 5 a.m. and starts his day by answering emails. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . People like Issa Rae and Tim Cook belong to the former category, crafting tailored morning routines that begin while their peers are still dreaming. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Tim Cook, —, Issa Rae Organizations: Apple, Service, Business

☆ 10 of the most exclusive golf clubs in the world — and how to get in
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The prestigious golf tournament, which is the first major event on the PGA Tour, is held in Augusta, Georgia, at the Augusta National Golf Club. "There's a huge amount of very exclusive clubs all over the world. Advertisement"I think that there's two different ways to look at why a club is exclusive and one of them is the quality of the golf course. Sometimes, the golf course has so much history behind it that the club becomes extremely exclusive by default because of the importance of the golf course," said Carrega. So, in case you never have the opportunity to befriend Tiger Woods or win the lottery, here's a peek at 10 of the most exclusive golf clubs in the world.

Persons: —, Phil Knight, Bill Gates, Barnabas Carrega, Tiger Woods Organizations: Service, PGA, Augusta National Golf, Business, Nike Locations: Augusta , Georgia, Augusta

☆ 10 states that get the least amount of sleep
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Experts recommend adults get a minimum of seven hours of sleep. Hawaii residents reported getting the least sleep — 45.6% of adults sleep less than seven hours. Sure, they were talking about the city, but over a third of adults in New York state report getting fewer than seven hours of sleep a night — and they're not alone. Ideally, people over the age of 18 should sleep between seven and nine hours a night to help prevent health issues like cancer, heart attacks, and depression. AdvertisementAccording to America's Health Rankings' analysis, here are the 10 states getting the least amount of sleep based on the percentage of adults there who report getting less than seven hours a day.

Persons: —, they're Organizations: United Health Foundation, Service, Disease Control, National, Blood Institute, America's Locations: Hawaii, York, New York

☆ 13 slang words Gen Zers are using in 2024 and what they really mean
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Just like the generations before them, Gen Z uses an extensive list of slang words. "Bussin," "ick," and "mid" are popular among Gen Z. Social media helps slang spread rapidly, but proper credit is often lost along the way. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Gen Z, Z, —, John Baugh, Louis Organizations: Service, Washington University, Business Locations: YOLO, St

☆ Americans are expected to spend $3.1 billion on Easter candy this year. These 10 shocking stats reveal the cost of the holiday.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Over 1.5 billion Marshmallow Peeps are consumed every Easter holiday. Marshmallow Easter Peeps. In April 2023, BI reported that a consumer group was warning the public about the presence of red dye No. Just Born told BI at the time that they comply with FDA regulations and that their packaging and websites help customers make informed decisions. In October 2023, the Los Angeles Times reported that two colors of Peeps will contain red dye No.

Persons: LI Cook, Shutterstock Organizations: Business, FDA, Los Angeles Times Locations: Bethlehem , Pennsylvania, California

☆ I followed Apple CEO Tim Cook's morning routine for a week. It left me exhausted and with a budding caffeine addiction.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-29 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

I've been trying to implement a productive morning since moving for work in January. I decided to challenge myself and copy the morning routine of Apple CEO Tim Cook. There's no way I'll ever wake up as early as him, but I did start to enjoy a morning coffee. AdvertisementSince moving to the New York metropolitan area in January 2024, I've been working on establishing a productive morning routine to help me succeed in my transition to adulthood. Minus the early wake-up time, his routine seemed very approachable, with realistic opportunities to integrate healthier habits into my own life.

Persons: I've, Tim Cook, —, Zers, Mark Organizations: Apple, Service Locations: There's, New York

☆ The world's most powerful passports in 2024, ranked
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Zoe Rosenberg | Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The Henley Passport Index ranks the most powerful passports in the world for visa-free travel. Passports from 23 other countries provide more global access than a US passport. US passport holders can access 189 countries globally without a visa, putting it in sixth place among world passports on the global mobility spectrum, according to the 2024 Henley Passport Index. AdvertisementPassports from 23 other countries provide more global mobility than a US passport, seven more countries than 2023's ranking. Below are the countries with the most powerful passports, ranked by ascending number of visa-free travel options, based on the 2024 Henley Passport Index.

Persons: —, it's Organizations: Service, International Air Transport Authority, US Locations: Japan, China, India, Venezuela, Finland, Sweden, South Korea, Netherlands, Canada, Poland, Czech Republic

☆ Caitlin Clark is one of college sports' top earners. Here are the 10 student-athletes with the highest NIL valuations.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

High school and college athletes can profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL). Top student-athletes have worked with leading brands like Nike and Gatorade. LeBron James' son, Bronny James, has an estimated NIL value of $4.9 million, according to On3. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: LeBron James, Bronny James, —, Caitlin Clark, she's Organizations: Nike, Gatorade, Service, University of Iowa, Business

☆ A wardrobe consultant says the No. 1 item you should invest in is a quality T-shirt
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Wardrobe consultant Kenzie Welch encourages her clients to invest in quality T-shirts. She recommends the Tomboy Tee, which usually retails for around $50, from Cuts Clothing. But fashion stylist and wardrobe consultant Kenzie Welch told Business Insider the No. 1 item she always tells her clients to invest in is a great quality T-shirt. "I do think that sometimes there's some value in having less but spending a little more," she added.

Persons: Kenzie Welch, Tee, Patrick Mahomes, AdWeek, Welch, I've, there's, you've, it's Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Atlanta, Instagram, Los Angeles

☆ 10 celebrities who brought their children to the Oscars this year
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Best actor winner Cillian Murphy attended the Oscars with his wife and teenage sons. Cillian Murphy and his wife, Yvonne McGuinness, followed by their sons Malachy and Aran. Emma McIntyre/Staff/Getty ImagesThe notoriously private "Oppenheimer" actor brought his wife, Yvonne McGuinness, and their sons, Malachy, 17, and Aran, 16, to the awards. During his acceptance speech for best actor, Murphy made sure to thank his family. The Murphys certainly had a lot to celebrate, as "Oppenheimer" brought home seven awards, including best picture.

Persons: Cillian Murphy, Yvonne McGuinness, Malachy, Aran, Emma McIntyre, Oppenheimer, Murphy, Craig Bankey, Brendan Murphy, Mary Murphy, Murphys Organizations: Staff Locations: Aran

☆ These 12 people have won the most Oscars of all time
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-10 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The 96th Academy Awards are on Sunday, March 10. Some of the recipients of the most Oscars in history never set foot in front of the camera. But some of the winningest individuals in Oscars history actually made their impacts on film behind the scenes, designing costumes for "Roman Holiday," bringing dinosaurs to life in "Jurassic Park," and composing songs for "The Little Mermaid." While stars such as Streep, Frances McDormand, and Daniel Day-Lewis have won three acting Oscars each, some lesser-known names have won many more. Get to know the achievements and contributions of the 12 people with the most competitive Academy Awards in history.

Persons: Walt Disney, —, Oscar, Meryl Streep, Denzel Washington, Greta Gerwig, Streep, Frances McDormand, Daniel Day, Lewis Organizations: Service Locations: Hollywood

☆ 8 red flags that indicate clothes won't last long, according to style experts
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-06 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Anakumka/ShutterstockYou've probably got a sweater in your closet that used to be the softest thing in the world but now is an itchy nightmare. If that's true, you also probably didn't read the garment tag before you bought it. But what fabrics are good, and what fabrics are bad? Natural fibers include materials like silk, cashmere, cotton, wool, and linen. "It's a really great resource for beginners just to learn about the fabrics of clothes," she said.

Persons: Shutterstock You've, it's, Welch, Jennifer Wang, Wang Locations: Toronto

☆ 11 things people do in Finland — the happiest country in the world — that Americans might find strange
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

In 2023, the World Happiness Report named Finland the happiest country in the world. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementFinland has been named the happiest country in the world by the World Happiness Report for the past six years. But whether it's satisfaction or true happiness Americans are chasing, it seems like Finland is onto something. Here are 11 things people do in Finland that Americans might find surprising — and some could provide valuable insight into unlocking a more comfortable life.

Persons: — Organizations: Service Locations: Finland

☆ 17 presidents who grew up in surprisingly humble homes
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-18 | by ( Max Kalnitz | Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Some presidents like John F. Kennedy were born to wealthy families with large estates. Others came from working-class families who lived in small cabins or on farms. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementUnlike the Kennedys and Roosevelts of the world, some presidents' journeys to Washington began in surprisingly humble homes, cottages, or log cabins. From Georgia farmlands to the island of O'ahu, here's a look at 17 presidents' modest beginnings.

Persons: John F, Kennedy, Abraham Lincoln, —, Joe Biden Organizations: Service Locations: Kentucky, Washington, Georgia, O'ahu

Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz's sisterhood started when they were teenagers. Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore in 2003. Back in the '80s, Diaz, 16 at the time, grabbed a cup of joe from the coffee shop Barrymore worked at. Online, the two maintained a low-key friendship until, in 2002, Barrymore offered Diaz a role on the "Charlie's Angels" reboot she was producing. "We have much more of that kind of relationship, we're very honest with each other," Barrymore told ET.

Persons: Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz's, Cameron Diaz, Jim Spellman, WireImage, Diaz, Barrymore, Tonight's Lauren Zima, we've, Lucy Liu Organizations: E

☆ NFL legends who surprisingly never won a Super Bowl
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-11 | by ( Max Kalnitz | Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Countless star NFL players have cemented their greatness by winning the Super Bowl. Many great players, however, fell short of winning the sport's greatest achievement. AdvertisementWinning the Super Bowl is what every professional football player strives to accomplish. On Sunday, February 11, the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will go head-to-head at Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. With the game quickly approaching, we put together a (subjective) list of the greatest NFL players who never won a Super Bowl ... but should have.

Persons: Jim Kelly, — Organizations: Buffalo Bills, Service, football's, Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, NFL Locations: Allegiant, Las Vegas

☆ The 10 youngest starting quarterbacks to win the Super Bowl
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Patrick Mahomes won his first Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs at 24 years, 4 months, and 16 days old. Mahomes celebrates the Chiefs' win in Super Bowl LIV. John W. McDonough/Sports Illustrated/Getty ImagesDuring the 2019-2020 season, Mahomes led Kansas City to its first Super Bowl appearance since 1970. He had two passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown to help the Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers 31-20, ESPN reported, and he became the youngest quarterback ever to win the Super Bowl MVP award. And I'm lucky enough that I just have a lot of great people around me that I have a chance to go out there every single year and compete."

Persons: Patrick Mahomes, Bowl LIV, John W, Mahomes, I've Organizations: Kansas City Chiefs, Mahomes, Chiefs, Bowl, McDonough, San Francisco 49ers, ESPN, Super, NFL Locations: Kansas City

☆ It costs $10 million to dress an A-list actress at the Oscars. These 10 jaw-dropping figures reveal the price tag of Hollywood's biggest night.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-10 | by ( Elana Klein | Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The ceremony alone costs over $56 million, according to data compiled by WalletHub. A star's Oscars look costs $1.5 million on average — in 2014, Cate Blanchett's cost $18.1 million. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. From the red carpet to the famed statues, WalletHub's annual Oscars report found that honoring the biggest achievements in film comes with a high price tag. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Cate, —, Barbie, Oppenheimer, Jacob Organizations: ABC, WalletHub, Service, Dolby Theatre, Business Locations: Los Angeles

Women have broken barriers and changed the TV landscape through many firsts and iconic roles. Stars like Sandra Oh, Laverne Cox, and Quinta Brunson are helping increase representation on TV. From leading dramas to solo anchoring the news, these women changed history. Despite being over two decades into the 21st century, American society is still reaching new milestones for the representation of women in entertainment, especially in television. So, in celebration of Women's History Month, here's a list of 40 groundbreaking women's contributions to television history.

Persons: Sandra Oh, Laverne Cox, Quinta Brunson, —, we've, Jodie Whittaker, Who, Ali Wong, there's Organizations: Service, Globe

The first iPhone was introduced in 2007, revolutionizing cellphone technology. 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 . It constantly changes, improves, and problem solves to the point where younger generations can't even imagine a world without it. So, while we all await the next big tech gadget to impress Gen Alpha, take a look at what world-changing product was launched the year you were born (or at least until 2010) and marvel at just how much the world's changed since then.

Persons: there's, —, we've, Gen Alpha Organizations: Technology, Service, Pew Research Center

☆ The 20 best romantic comedies to watch on Netflix for Valentine's Day
▼ + stars: | 2020-07-29 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Nothing beats a great romantic comedy, especially on Valentine's Day. From modern hits like "Set It Up" to classics like "13 Going on 30," there's something for everyone. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementA little love and laughter sound like a great way to celebrate Valentine's Day, and Netflix is here to help. Note: Numerous Netflix titles drop off the service monthly, so the availability of titles below may change.

Persons: —, we've Organizations: Netflix, Service

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