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☆ What is Brat summer? How an ‘off-putting’ shade of green shaded the internet and beyond
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Now synonymous with British pop star Charli XCX’s chart-topping studio album, the cultural influence of “Brat” green knows no bounds. Last week, the official X account of the New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority alerted commuters of train repairs using a “Brat” green graphic. Google even predicts searches for “Brat summer” will reach their maximum popularity this week. She recently noticed a colleague was inadvertently wearing Brat green during an art gallery board meeting. ‘What does this shade of green mean versus this shade of green?

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☆ LeBron James leads Team USA to another comeback in 92-88 win against Germany
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Following Saturday’s last-gasp victory against South Sudan, the USA were forced to once again fight deep into the game – this time against a determined Germany team. But some things never change, and yet again it was LeBron James who put on a late show to lead Team USA to a fifth win out of five during the USA Basketball Showcase. Germany tried to rally back in the second, but Team USA ended the quarter strongly. “We was tested by a great Germany team, they was world champion last year, so it was a good test for us. “I’m glad we was able to, once again, keep our composure, persevere like we did the other day versus South Sudan.

Persons: Saturday’s, LeBron James, ‘ King James ’, James, Jrue, Dennis, Steph Curry, Mansoor Ahmed, Joel Embiid, Anthony Edwards, ’, “, Gordon Herbert, “ I’m, ” Organizations: UK CNN, Olympic Games, South, USA, Showtime, O2, Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, US, Olympic, Germany, Lakers Locations: London, UK, Germany, South Sudan, USA, Paris, Serbia, Puerto Rico

☆ Insider Today: Italian reno nightmare
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-20 | by ( Joi-Marie Mckenzie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

On the agenda:This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. You are presented with this mapped-out series of days," Travelzoo's senior editor Gabe Saglie told Business Insider. AdvertisementIf you're convinced, one travel planner rounded up the best all-inclusive resorts of 2024. After remodeling a dusty old Italian apartment and sharing the results on social media, they received some unexpected backlash. More of this week's top reads:The Insider Today team: Joi-Marie McKenzie, editor in chief of life, in New York.

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☆ Vintage photos show what summer on Martha's Vineyard looked like decades ago
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Tourists have flocked to Martha's Vineyard for over 100 years for summer getaways. By the 1950s, Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard was a popular spot for Black families. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementNothing screams summer in New England quite like a day trip to the shores of Martha's Vineyard — something tourists have been doing for well over 100 years. First inhabited by the Wampanoag people, Martha's Vineyard has been a playground for the ultrawealthy ever since whaling captains began building impressive homes there between 1830 and 1845, The New York Times reported.

Persons: —, Vineyard Organizations: Service, The New York Times, Business Locations: Oak, New England, Martha's

About a week later, she came up with the idea to start her own flower truck business, Main Street Flower Truck. Hintze launched her business, Main Street Flower Truck, in August 2023. She decided to name her company after the street where she grew up, Main Street. After the family pulled over to inspect the truck, Hintze wrote down the number on the for-sale sign. By February, she made the choice to pour all of her time and energy into growing her flower truck business.

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☆ Steve Bannon filmed Jeffrey Epstein for 15 hours. His 'documentary' has never surfaced.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +16 min

Read previewBefore his 2019 death in jail, Jeffrey Epstein spent hours being interviewed on camera by Steve Bannon. AdvertisementAlexandra Preate, a spokesperson for Bannon, told BI in December 2021 that the documentary about Epstein would be screened "probably around Labor Day." In the 2000s, Trump and Jeffrey Epstein fought over Trump's purchase of a Palm Beach mansion that Epstein coveted. Mark Epstein said Jeffrey Epstein told him he wasn't subpoenaed for any depositions at that time. "You were the only person I was afraid of during the campaign," Bannon told Epstein, according to Wolff's book.

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☆ Billionaires and millionaires at Sun Valley showed off the must-have accessory of the summer: colorful sunglasses
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewLast week, the ultrawealthy flocked to Idaho for Allen & Co.'s annual Sun Valley Conference. Pops of red and the classic tech-bro vest were in at Sun Valley 2024, but the weekend's standout style trend was a smaller accessory: tinted sunglasses. AdvertisementColorful sunglasses were the hit accessory of Sun Valley 2024Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King at the Sun Valley Conference 2024. Diane von Furstenberg and Barry Diller at the Sun Valley Conference 2024. Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos at the Sun Valley Conference 2024.

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☆ Millennials inherited a dusty old apartment in Italy. They renovated it — only to be told they should have left it alone.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Courtesy of Victoria Craparotta and Flavio FabianiFrom May to August, he worked alongside contractors to turn it into a home fit for him and his longtime girlfriend, Victoria Craparotta, whom he met in 2019 on a study abroad program in Malaga, Spain. Courtesy of Victoria Craparotta and Flavio FabianiCraparotta and Fabiani aren't the only ones to get heat for updating an old home. A young couple renovating a starter home in Rhode Island told BI in May that they received "flak" online for making their 1950s bathroom, covered with bubblegum-pink tile, more neutral. AdvertisementFor Fabiani and Craparotta, modernizing the apartment reflects who they are: a young couple who don't want to live in an apartment from a bygone era in Italy. "A lot of people see Italy as this idyllic place and that it's all vintage," Craparotta said.

Persons: —, Flavio Fabiani, Fabiani, He'd, Craparotta, Victoria Craparotta, they'd, Fabiani's, renovators, Flavio Fabiani Craparotta Organizations: Service, Business, National Association of Realtors Locations: Pigneto, Malaga, Spain, Canada, Italy, millennials, Rhode Island

☆ Artists in New York got $1,000 monthly through a basic income program. One participant used the money to pay bills and afford healthcare.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Allie Kelly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Bunnell was a participant in Creatives Rebuild New York's guaranteed income program. Some of the guaranteed income participants lived in cities, while others lived in rural areas. Related storiesCreatives Rebuild New York's guaranteed income program joins over 100 similar pilots across the US aimed at reducing local poverty levels. The organization allocated $43.2 million total to the guaranteed income program and $61.6 million to the artist employment program. Courtesy of Jacinta BunnellHave you benefited from a guaranteed income program?

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☆ Unprotected at the margins of the rental market
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Cecilia Reyes | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +31 min

Officers interviewed two motel residents who called 911; they said they did not want to leave their homes. Alyssa Pointer for Business InsiderIn Georgia, an eviction requires a court order, but the law doesn't explicitly make lockouts illegal. In this case, an officer classified the incident as a "crime against property" — a crime committed by the residents themselves. In unincorporated Clark County, where the property is located, operating a short-term rental without a license is illegal. Matthew Main is an attorney who has represented residents in similarly precarious housing situations in New York City, where state law also grants residents tenants' rights after 30 days.

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☆ How to 'live regret-free lives we can feel proud of,' from the author of 'You Only Die Once'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Jodi Wellman | In Fourthousandmondays | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

I committed to live a regret-free life or die trying. I want us to live regret-free lives we can feel proud of. And it's why I recently published my book, "You Only Die Once: How to Make It to the End With No Regrets." Regrets of omission tend to haunt us. Regrets of commission 'cool off over time'Also known as hot regrets, regrets of commission tend to feel intense at first.

Persons: —, huff, I'd, Jodi Wellman Organizations: University of Pennsylvania's, University of Pennsylvania, Penn Resilience Locations: Kandy, Europe

☆ I chose a smaller city over London when I moved to the UK. Here's why it was the right decision.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Tanushree Srivastava | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewI moved to Nottingham in 2021 from India to pursue my master's degree at Nottingham Trent University. Tanushree Srivastava/BIBeginning life in the UKI arrived in the UK for the first time in 2021 as an international student. I had pre-booked a studio apartment in Nottingham city center with my friend, another international student at Nottingham Trent University. Even universities like Nottingham Trent and the University of Nottingham have huge gardens and greenery for students. One of the best parts of living in Nottingham was the commitment to its status as a "student city."

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☆ Joe Arden's voice made him the hottest narrator in romance. Then, a sexting scandal turned BookTok against him.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Anna Merlan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +34 min

But there's no denying that a large number of people, mostly women, found Joe Arden's voice to be exceedingly hot: smooth, insistent, husky, occasionally dropping to a seductive growl. Arden's voice made him one of the most popular romance audiobook narrators of his generation. Last year, a promising new romance author reached out to Blue Nose Audio and received a reply from Joe Arden. "My working name of 'Joe Arden,' has always been just that, a professional persona that labeled my career," he added. For good measure, they dug up Cronin's abandoned trademark application for the Joe Arden moniker, first filed in 2020.

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☆ AI stocks are in a costly bubble — and Nvidia may wither like a dot-com darling, markets guru says
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A veteran analyst says AI is unproven, and stocks such as Nvidia are in a bubble and could wither. Ferguson sees shades of the dot-com bubble, warning Nvidia might lose its edge like Intel and Cisco did. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementArtificial intelligence is still just a pricey experiment, AI stocks are in a dangerous bubble, and Nvidia might wither like dot-com darlings Intel and Cisco, according to a markets guru. Ferguson recommended investors diversify their portfolios away from large-cap US growth stocks to limit their exposure if the tech bubble bursts.

Persons: MacroStrategy's James Ferguson, Ferguson, —, James Ferguson, Merryn, I'm, It's Organizations: Nvidia, Intel, Cisco, Service, MacroStrategy, Tech

☆ Vintage photos show what Coney Island's 4th of July celebrations used to look like
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Coney Island has been a popular destination for the Fourth of July since the early 20th century. Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest has been held on July 4 since the 1970s. Vintage photos of July 4 on Coney Island show crowded beaches and the annual hot-dog contest. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . From fireworks displays, parades, and live performances to the annual Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, Coney Island has been hosting Independence Day celebrations since the early 20th century.

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That's why I've gathered the best Independence Day deals to help make shopping easier. The best Independence Day mattress salesMattress stores love an occasion to hold a sale, and the 4th of July is no exception. For the holiday, prices match those we saw during Presidents Day and Memorial Day from Leesa, Casper, and Mattress Firm. Amerisleep : Get $500 off any mattress with the promo code JULY500: Get $500 off any mattress with the promo code Awara : Get up to 50% off mattresses. The best Independence Day tech salesWhen it comes to tech like TVs, smart speakers, and headphones, you're probably better off waiting for Amazon Prime Day coming on July 16.

Persons: I've, I'd, Burrow, Lily, That's, Eddie Bauer Organizations: Business, Amazon, Independence, Amazon Prime, Mattress, Luxe, Abt, eBay, GE, LG Locations: Thermacell, Leesa, Casper

☆ 21 vintage photos show how desperate and desolate America looked during the Great Depression
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Natalie Colarossi | Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Great Depression was the worst economic crisis in US history, when unemployment reached 25%. When the pandemic hit in 2020, Americans hadn't felt that level of economic tragedy in a century. These photos reveal what life looked like in the bleak 1930s after the stock market crashed. AdvertisementDuring the Great Depression, the most tragic economic collapse in US history, more than 15 million Americans were left jobless and desperate for an income. By 1932, nearly one in four Americans was out of a job, and by 1933, unemployment levels reached an estimated 25%.

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☆ 26 vintage photos of music festivals that will make you want to go back in time
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

But while there are more festivals than ever before, they're not a new phenomenon. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementIt seems like every other week, there's a new music festival promising to be the greatest weekend ever. Other UK festivals include Leeds and Isle of Wight, which also draw tens of thousands of visitors each year. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: they're, —, there's, That's Organizations: Glastonbury, Service, Bonnaroo, Business Locations: United Kingdom, Leeds, Isle of Wight

To help you browse the best ones going on now, I've rounded up the best 4th of July sales below. The best 4th of July electronics and appliances sales Appliances and electronics are notorious for their hefty price tags, which makes sales like these priceless. In time for the warming weather, I'm seeing some great price drops on air conditioner picks from our guides to the best portable air conditioners and the best air conditioner units. Burrow The best 4th of July home and kitchen dealsIt's a good time to buy furniture, whether you're shopping for indoor or outdoor pieces. SaatvaThe best 4th of July mattress dealsMattresses are on sale most of the year, it's true.

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☆ You can't kill Coach
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Mandy Moore carries a Coach bag in 2006. And with fewer people buying Coach bags, consumer ideas of the brand shifted. Keel, who purchased her first Coach accessory — a discounted cardholder from Coach Outlet — around that time, remembers the change in the brand's perception vividly. AdvertisementKate Bauer, a 29-year-old from Toronto, collects vintage Coach bags that she exclusively buys secondhand. She told BI that the importance of old Coach styles to the brand's current business has never been clearer.

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☆ I'm an Arizona native. I always see first-timers make these 8 mistakes at the Grand Canyon.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Kris Ann Valdez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

But we knew there had to be more to visiting the Grand Canyon. Grand Canyon West features the world-famous Skywalk, a glass walkway on a canyon's edge. Another way to access the South Rim is via The Grand Canyon Railway, which begins in Williams, Arizona. Visitors forget to enjoy the sweeping views from multiple vantage pointsOnce you're in Grand Canyon Village, board a complimentary shuttle. Even so, we still carry a paper map with us when we go to the Grand Canyon.

Persons: —, we've, it's, KrissAnn Valdez, Moran, Theodore Roosevelt, Albert Einstein, Oprah Winfrey, Anthony Baylor, we'd Organizations: Service, Business, Railway, Myers, Norwegian Villa, National Park Service, Park Service Locations: Arizona, North, Grandview Point, Williams , Arizona, Canyon, Mohave, —, Swiss, Norwegian

☆ Thom Browne’s 2024 couture collection takes a lead from the Olympics
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Alice Pfeiffer | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Paris CNN —True to his theatrical form, Thom Browne’s fall 2024 couture show opened with spectacle. The collection featured couture made from muslin "toiles" as well as intricate embroidery and needlework in gold, silver and bronze. Thom Browne (which has, since 2018, been part of Zegna group who own a 90% stake) is also a ready-to-wear business currently offered in over 300 department-stores and boutiques across 40 countries, as well as in 110 Thom Browne retail stores. “I like to entertain and to ground it in beautifully made clothes.”"The work in progress becomes the final work... Couture," wrote Thom Browne in their show notes, of the decision to use toile in the collection. Kristy Sparow/Getty ImagesPerhaps surprisingly for a couture collection, it was muslin — the simple, lightweight cotton used to create initial mock-ups of clothes (called “toiles”) at ateliers — that comprised much of Browne’s finished pieces.

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And they were everywhere, although, naturally, New York City was a magnet, as it has always been for L.G.B.T.Q.+ people looking for a place in which they can be themselves. New York City was where you lost your soul, and we wanted to be closer to the earth. I wore an eight-and-a-half-foot-tall Statue of Liberty costume to the Easter Parade in New York City, and Kirsten came along with me. By the time I turned 30, I’d been telling people I was older for years, because I’m not the type to bemoan the loss of my youth. Going to New York felt like this moment of emerging to a wider audience, and then I started to travel a lot.

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