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☆ How 9/11 Become Gen Z's Favorite Internet Meme, Joke
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Scott Nover | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

On 9/11, the first meme dropped at 8:56 a.m. "That is a big fucking hole in the World Trade Center sirs!" 9/11 jokes, in other words, often have very little to do with 9/11. AdvertisementUnlike Domineau or those anonymous SomethingAwful posters, many people making and spreading 9/11 memes today are too young to remember 9/11, if they were alive at all. She says 9/11 memes have always been popular with her cohort. Domineau says it's only natural for young people to take 9/11 jokes to the next extreme.

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☆ It's no wonder Taco Bell is winning the fast-food wars. Just look at how they treat their biggest fans.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-02 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

When Taco Bell announced the event back in July, it invited hundreds of fast-food lovers to slow down and enjoy "early retirement" with all-you-can-eat Taco Bell meals and "senior-inspired recreation." Hanging among the racks were limited-edition Taco Bell merchandise, vintage T-shirts, basketball shorts, hot pants, and many, many hats. I opted for the Cantina chicken burrito and soft taco, my favorite new menu items at Taco Bell. Tim revealed he was an avid runner who had trekked two miles to grab a single taco from Taco Bell for 97 days in a row. Anneta Konstantinides/Business InsiderWhen I asked Rotter why Taco Bell was so important to him, he recalled a trip to the only Taco Bell in Hawaii that sells kalua pork, where the staff lit up over his Hawaiian Taco Bell shirt.

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☆ McDonald's new big burger is called the Big Arch. Branding experts say the name makes it sound superior to its rivals.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The new burger, the Big Arch, is currently being piloted in Canada and Portugal. By using a brand name rather than a descriptor — like calling it the Big Burger — companies can "signal superiority," Kerrigan said. "And so you elevate what is a big burger to a branded shiny thing." AdvertisementThe arches imagery is now returning to menus again, with the launch of the Big Arch and its accompanying Big Arch Sauce. "You show that you are in someone's club or part of their tribe by using the same kind of brand names," she said.

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☆ Starbucks says its boba-inspired drinks have sold so well that it had to pull back on marketing because it was running out
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewStarbucks' boba-inspired "popping pearls" drinks have been selling so well that the coffee chain had to cut back on marketing after supplies ran low. The new lineup features three drinks — the Summer-Berry Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers Beverage, the Summer Skies Drink Starbucks Refreshers Beverage, and the Summer-Berry Starbucks Refreshers Beverage — but customers can also add the raspberry-flavored popping pearls to other beverages. They also contributed to overall sales of Starbucks' Refreshers drinks reaching an all-time high during the quarter. Dedicated boba stores offer a huge variety of flavors and toppings, like fruit, grass or coconut jelly, red beans, brown sugar, and pudding. AdvertisementThe success of Starbucks' boba comes as the chain continues betting on cold drinks, which made up 76% of its beverage sales in the quarter.

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☆ McDonald's has started selling an even bigger burger — the 14-ounce Big Arch
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The burger contains two beef patties, three slices of white processed cheese, crispy onions, raw onions, pickles, lettuce, and a new Big Arch sauce in a sesame seed bun, per a description of the burger on the McDonald's Portugal website. Advertisement"It's a quintessential McDonald's burger with a twist on our iconic familiar flavors," he said. The burger weighs 395 grams (about 14 ounces) and contains 1,065 calories, per McDonald's Portugal. "We thought the opportunity was about premium burger which was wrong," CFO Ian Borden said earlier this year. Another part of the plan included McDonald's launch of its "Best Burger" strategy last year, changing its burgers' ingredients and how they're cooked.

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☆ The Olympics Have Arrived
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Melissa Kirsch | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

It has been only three years since the last summer Olympics: the 2020 Tokyo Games, you’ll recall, were held in the summer of 2021. Now the Olympics return with untold opportunities to geek out on sports you haven’t thought about for several years, or ever. Broadcast coverage of the Olympics makes this transformation easy. I’m a total sucker for a hyperemotional documentary featurette on that gymnast whose family sacrificed everything for her Olympic dreams. “One of the strangest things I’ve ever seen an animal do,” Alex had told me, and I concurred.

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☆ Forget the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre — here's what you need to do in Paris, according to someone who's been a dozen times.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Kelly Magyarics | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewI've traveled around the world, but even after a dozen visits, Paris remains my favorite city. The Eiffel Tower is iconic, but the view from the Montparnasse Tower is equally stunningThe Montparnasse Tower offers panoramic views of Paris. AdvertisementBut if I were looking for Instagrammable views of Paris' most famous landmark, I'd head to the Montparnasse neighborhood. The rooftop terrace atop Paris' only skyscraper, Montparnasse Tower, has 360-degree city views and tons of space to spread out. It's scheduled to open later this year, and it's a must-see if you're visiting Paris for the first time.

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☆ From Skeptic to Superfan: J.D. Vance’s Turnabout on Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Simon J. Levien | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Senator J.D. Mr. Vance was frequently interviewed for his views on the white working-class communities described in his book, full of the types of voters drawn to Mr. Trump’s “Make America Great Again” pitch, and to his insistence that he alone could save a nation in decline. In a 2016 article in The Atlantic, “Opioid of the Masses,” Mr. Vance wrote: “During this election season, it appears that many Americans have reached for a new pain reliever.” He went on: “It enters minds, not through lungs or veins, but through eyes and ears, and its name is Donald Trump.” But, he argued, Mr. Trump was not the solution. By 2018, Mr. Vance’s stance had softened, as he viewed Mr. Trump as speaking, if coarsely, to the frustrations of the people he had written about. By 2022, when Mr. Vance was running for Senate in Ohio, the self-described “Never Trump guy” from six years earlier received a race-changing Trump endorsement.

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☆ Costco is a master at building customer loyalty
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewCostco announced this week that it's raising its membership fees — and Reddit users seem indifferent. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Another Redditor wrote that membership prices had only gone up by $10 since they first joined 13 years ago. AdvertisementSuperfan Susan Schwartz previously told Business Insider that the retailer was "inherently modest." AdvertisementCostco also says it will refund membership fees if customers are "dissatisfied."

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☆ Elina Svitolina wears Wimbledon black ribbon for Ukraine after missile strikes
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( James Hansen | Charlie Eccleshare | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +4 min

This story has been updated to reflect Elina Svitolina’s comments in her post-match press conference at Wimbledon. WIMBLEDON — Elina Svitolina wore a black ribbon during her Wimbledon last-16 match against Wang Xiyu, after Russian missile strikes killed and injured more than 100 Ukrainians across the country this morning. “It’s a very difficult day today for Ukrainian people,” she said, before beginning to cry. Her foundation, established in 2019, has brought over 1000 young Ukrainian players into tennis coaching. When asked whether she would shake her hand at this match, Svitolina said “she changed her nationality, so it means she doesn’t want to represent her original country, so it works.”(Andrej Isakovic/AFP via Getty Images)

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☆ This couple lives in a vintage 940-square-foot trailer by the beach for $5,100 a month: It's 'the California dream'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Jaclyn Westlake | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

When my husband Brian first told me he's from Laguna Beach, it took everything in me to play it cool. Deciding we wanted to stay in Laguna Beach wasn't hard — I mean, it's beautiful, sunny, laid back, and has a thriving art scene. Finding a creative way to live in Laguna BeachThe median home price in Laguna Beach hovers around $3 million and the median monthly rent is over $8,000. Take a look inside our 'vintage' Laguna Beach trailerOur two-bedroom, two-bathroom home was built in the 1960s. The trailer is across the street from the beach and Jaclyn and Brian typically head over a couple days a week.

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☆ People keep celebrating their birthdays at Costco. Here's how they're doing it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-12 | by ( Alexandra Bacon | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewA Tennessee woman racked up over 11 million views on her TikTok video, which showed her surprising her husband with a birthday party at Costco. It ends with a birthday party in the food court: guests are gathered around a Costco birthday cake, and a clown is even shown making balloon animals. The woman invited around 30 family and friends to her husband's surprise 27th birthday party on May 5 at Costco, she told People magazine. But this isn't the only Costco fan to throw a birthday party at the store; several other Costco birthday party TikToks have gone viral recently. AdvertisementIt can be a cheap alternative for a birthday partyLast year, a TikToker went viral for her budget-friendly Costco birthday.

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☆ Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin's Relationship Timeline
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +29 min

2009: Justin and Hailey met at a fan eventAccording to 234Star.com, Justin and Hailey first met at a fan event (for Justin, not Hailey) in 2009. February 2011: Hailey attended another Bieber Fever eventHailey Baldwin, Justin Bieber, and Steven Baldwin at the 2011 premiere of "Never Say Never." July 2015: Justin and Hailey got matching tattoosA post shared by Justin Bieber (@justinbieber)In the summer of 2015, Justin and Hailey got matching "G" tattoos. May 5, 2018: Hailey attended the Met Gala with Shawn MendesShawn Mendes and Hailey Baldwin at the 2018 Met Gala. October 4, 2019: Hailey starred in Justin's music video for '10,000 Hours'Justin and Hailey Bieber in the "10,000 Hours" music video.

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☆ Homeowners are suing for the right to demolish the house Marilyn Monroe died in, angering fans who say it's part of Hollywood history
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewThe owners of the Brentwood home where Marilyn Monroe lived and later died are suing the City of Los Angeles for the right to demolish the property. According to the Los Angeles Times, they purchased the home for $8.35 million. Last September, the Los Angeles City Council intervened to temporarily halt the demolition of the home, which KCAL News reported was welcomed by fans and historians. Marilyn Monroe waves from Arthur Miller's convertible as the newlyweds leave their Connecticut home for a picnic in June 1956. AdvertisementRepresentatives for Milstein, Bank, and the City of Los Angeles did not immediately respond to Business Insider's requests for comment.

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☆ I shopped at Trader Joe's daily until Aldi won me over. I finally understand why people love the chain so much.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Kate Collins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewBefore I shopped at Trader Joe's, I was never loyal to any one grocery store. That's why when I worked near Trader Joe's, I stopped there daily. I also began to notice how long the Aldi produce he bought lasted in our fridge. It didn't feel cramped like Trader Joe's, which made browsing easier. Just like the seasonal items that stoke Trader Joe's fandom, Aldi's Finds are ever-changing and quirky.

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☆ A Chick-fil-A worker who got millions of views with TikToks of her staff meals says the company stopped her from posting. Now she's quit to become a content creator.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewA former Chick-fil-A worker said that the fried-chicken chain asked her to stop posting videos of her staff meals on TikTok because she was breaking company policy. Food reviews are hot stuffRestaurant reviews and food rankings are popular topics for TikTok videos. Webb's last Chick-fil-A video before the company's PR team contacted her, which has 3.4 million views, shows her reviewing the four drinks in its limited-edition Cherry Berry range. AdvertisementWebb's TikTok account also features videos of her reviewing her staff meals at Aldi, where she also has a job. In her video announcing the end of her Chick-fil-A staff meal videos, Webb said that other brands wanting to collaborate with her should reach out.

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☆ Manchester United reaches FA Cup final after ‘the most humiliating victory’ against second-tier Coventry City
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

But, as they have done throughout this turbulent season, things started to go very wrong for the 12-time FA Cup winner. United subsequently secured victory via a penalty shootout, but the celebrations were muted after Rasmus Højlund scored the decisive spot-kick. But defender Harry Maguire instead turned to the Coventry players and immediately congratulated them on their performance, while many other of United’s stars stayed standing around the center circle. They were 20 seconds from going out.”Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is facing questions over his future at the club. I’m sure we have a good chance to win this final, although we play the best team in the world.

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☆ Dolly Parton helped boost Taco Bell workers' morale when the Mexican Pizza kept selling out
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

When the Mexican Pizza returned to Taco Bell in May 2022, it started selling out everywhere. Dolly Parton was happy to record a video message just for the staff to boost morale. AdvertisementWhen the Mexican Pizza finally returned to Taco Bell, the demand was intense. The beloved menu item returned in May 2022 but immediately started selling out in stores — leaving employees to deal with upset customers. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Taco Bell's CMO eats at the chain every other day. Here's what he always orders.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Taco Bell CMO Taylor Montgomery told BI that he eats at the chain "every other day." CEO Sean Tresvant told BI he eats at Taco Bell three to four times a week. The chain's CMO sat down with Business Insider at Live Más LIVE, its first-ever superfan convention, and revealed he eats Taco Bell "every other day." He always opts for one beef and one chicken taco, as well as a bean burrito. While their go-to orders may vary, both Montgomery and Tresvant are huge fans of Taco Bell's Cantina chicken menu, which features five new dishes — the Cantina chicken burrito, the Cantina chicken taco (available soft or crispy), the Cantina chicken bowl, and the Cantina chicken quesadilla.

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☆ Insider Today: Nantucket's 'free' homes
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-06 | by ( Joi-Marie Mckenzie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

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 . "Bridgerton" is back, and if you're like the millions of viewers who tuned in last season, you'll want to hear this. The island is replete with dozens of "free" homes — but there's a catch. AdvertisementSee the full listMore of this week's top reads:The Insider Today team: Joi-Marie McKenzie, editor-in-chief, in New York.

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☆ I tried 15 new items coming to Taco Bell's menu in 2024 and ranked them from worst to best
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Taco Bell announced its 2024 menu lineup at Live Más LIVE, its first-ever superfan convention. I attended the Las Vegas event and tasted everything coming to Taco Bell's menu this year. But food was obviously the highlight, and the crowd roared when we learned over a dozen new menu items were coming in 2024. From the Baja Blast pie (yes, pie!) Here's my ultimate ranking of every new item coming to Taco Bell this year.

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☆ Hardcore Swiftie? A London museum will pay for your expertise.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewA museum in London is recruiting Taylor Swift superfans to become paid official advisors on the pop star. The V&A Museum will pay a set rate per session to hardcore Swifties who can provide their expertise on Swift's fan culture and memorabilia. According to the V&A's job description, successful candidates will collaborate with its curatorial experts and will get to go behind the scenes at the museum to review relevant items from its existing collection. Information gathered from their sessions may be used to develop future programming at the museum, the job description said. The superfan roles will help position the museum as "cultural trendspotters on what to collect next," the job description said.

Persons: —, Taylor Swift, Swift, it's, It's, Toby, Tristram Hunt Organizations: Service, BBC News, Business, BBC, Swift, USA Locations: London

☆ One of London’s top museums wants to hire a Taylor Swift superfan
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

London CNN —Taylor Swift might be saying “So Long, London” in her much-anticipated upcoming album but one of the city’s top museums is offering the dream job for any Swiftie. On Thursday, the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) released a job listing for a Taylor Swift superfan to advise its expert curators and explain her importance to the history of art and design, in which the museum specializes. Swapping distinctive friendship bracelets, often featuring the names of Swift songs and albums or the names of the fans themselves, has become one of the rituals associated with attending an “Eras” tour concert. And friendship bracelets play a starring role in the origin story of her relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce. The V&A is one of London's most famous museums.

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☆ Jack Harlow, Palaye Royale, and other music artists are using blockchain to connect with fans — and build profitable online communities
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Diana Umana | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Jack Harlow, Mac Ayres, Palaye Royale, and Disclosure are among the artists leaning into blockchain. To make blockchain more accessible to and approachable for artists and fans, Mith and Medallion have adopted a hybrid model, blending elements of Web2 and Web3 . “So with Medallion, artists have a space for their fans to gather. The choice of blockchain tech, its alignment with specific requirements, and the overall impact on user experience are crucial aspects. Mith's and Medallion's success lies in using blockchain tech that’s seamless and engaging for the end user.

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A spokesman for Mr. Rosendale declined to comment. In those seven campaigns over 12 years, Mr. Rosendale has won five contests and lost two. Mr. Rosendale finished three points behind Mr. Tester in that race after narrowly winning the primary with 34 percent of the vote. Mr. Rosendale has been a frequent guest on Mr. Bannon’s “War Room” podcast, which is popular with conservatives. A third super PAC supporting Mr. Sheehy, known as More Jobs, Less Government, has been underwritten by a few wealthy Wall Street executives.

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