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☆ I went Halloween shopping at Five Below with a $50 budget and think the competition should be scared
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-23 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Five Below is a popular discount store chain with locations across 43 states. I visited my local store in New York to stock up on Halloween items. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy .

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☆ The best-selling country musicians of all time
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The best-selling country artists of all time include Elvis Presley, Tim McGraw, and Shania Twain. We used RIAA's data to compile this list based on total album units sold in the US. Only three artists on this list debuted in the 2000s: Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, and Rascal Flatts. In fact, two of the top three best-selling musicians of all time are country music artists: Elvis Presley and Garth Brooks. We used the Recording Industry Association of America's (RIAA) list of best-selling artists, ranked by albums sold, to pick out the top 25 most successful country musicians of all time.

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☆ I spent an extra $44 on Disney World's new Lightning Lane system. I don't know how you can visit without it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-14 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Twenty-five years and multiple incarnations later, Disney introduced the Lightning Lane Multi-Pass in July 2024. What is Lightning Lane Multi-Pass, and how much does it cost? A Lightning Lane Multi-Pass allows you to choose three Disney rides that you want to prioritize. Well, some rides have been deemed even more exclusive than those rides, and you can only purchase a Lightning Lane for those separately. Those are the best attractions in the park, and you could waste hours trying to get on them without a Lightning Lane.

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☆ 18 terrible things that happened on Friday the 13th
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Friday the 13th has been a superstitious date for a very long time, but no one knows exactly why. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementFriday the 13th is so famously unlucky that there's even a phobia dedicated to it: friggatriskaidekaphobia. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ 14 wonderful things that happened on Friday the 13th
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Traditionally, Friday the 13th is considered a "cursed" date, b ut it doesn't have to be. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . In fact, the global economy is estimated to lose as much as $900 million every time a Friday lands on the 13th. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ I tried Dunkin's new $6 value meal and got a full breakfast for half the price
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Dunkin' is the latest chain to add a value meal to its menu. The $6 value meal comes with a coffee, a breakfast sandwich, and hash browns. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! One of the latest chains to hop on the value meal trend is Dunkin', which announced a limited-edition $6 value meal as part of the new fall menu in late August. Before the $6 value meal was launched, these items together would cost $12, so the value meal is essentially a 50% discount.

Persons: Dunkin, — Organizations: Service, Business

☆ I traveled from New York City to Disney World and back in 24 hours. It was exhausting, but I saved hundreds of dollars.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

But FastPass has been a thing of the past since 2014, and visitors can instead buy a Lightning Lane Multi-Pass, which I decided to opt for. After tax, my $232 park-hopper ticket was $247 (yes, that means the park ticket cost more than my airfare). But after adding the $24 Lightning Lane Multi-Pass in Hollywood Studios and the $20 Single Lane Pass for the TRON ride, the final cost was $291. A single park ticket would have been cheaper, but since I was there for just one day, I wanted to see as much of Disney as possible. At first, I was pretty confused by the way the Lightning Lane passes work.

Persons: Gabbi Shaw, FastPass, — Organizations: Business, Hollywood Studios, Disney, Magic Kingdom Locations: Magic

☆ 20 vintage photos of Alaska from before it became a state
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Critics called the transaction "Seward's Folly" after William Seward, the US secretary of state. Alaska was officially made the 49th state in January 1959. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Russia began colonizing Alaska and other parts of North America in the late 1700s, establishing Russian America and making money off the fur trade.

Persons: Critics, William Seward, — Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Alaska, Russia, North America, Asia, Russian America

☆ Meet the family of Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' VP pick
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Tim Walz is Kamala Harris' running mate in the 2024 election. Walz has been married for 30 years and has two children. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Tim Walz — who you might recognize from the many viral videos of him calling Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance "weird" — was announced on Tuesday as Kamala Harris' running mate for the 2024 election.

Persons: Tim Walz, Kamala Harris, Walz, —, Tim Walz —, JD Vance Organizations: Minnesota Gov, Service, Democratic National Convention, Business Locations: Minnesota

☆ THEN AND NOW: What 10 former Olympic stadiums look like today
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The 2024 Olympics are underway in Paris. Some Olympic venues are abandoned after the games, but the main stadiums often get a second life. Here's what 10 Olympic stadiums looked like in their heyday and what they're used for now. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe 2024 Olympic opening ceremony was different compared to years past.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Paris Olympics, Business Locations: Paris

There are a number of clever items you could add to your carry-on to make your journey smoother. Business Insider's reporters' carry-on essentials could make all the difference on your next flight. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . But there are ways to navigate these travel hurdles and challenges, especially if you bring a carry-on that's efficiently packed. To help, Business Insider's travel reporters are sharing their carry-on essentials to make your next trip to the airport the best one yet.

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☆ Simone Biles' husband, Jonathan Owens, is missing training camp to watch his wife at the Olympics. Here's a timeline of their 4-year relationship.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

AdvertisementA post shared by Simone Biles (@simonebiles)Two days later, Biles posted about watching Owens play with the Texans before the couple celebrated the new year together. March 2023: Biles and Owens reveal that they're building a house together"cheers to breaking ground," Biles wrote. AdvertisementNovember 2023: Biles attends a Packers game in Green BayBiles has attended multiple football games to support her husband. December 2023: Biles and Owens appear on 'The Pivot,' and Owens is later criticized for some of his commentsOwens and Biles attended a basketball game together. Biles posted an Instagram of the two captioned "mood," while Owens posted, "Unbothered.

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☆ 26 photos that show how some Olympic venues are left abandoned after the games end
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Sometimes cities successfully repurpose parts of their Olympic set-ups, like in Montreal. But oftentimes, these giant investments are torn down or abandoned, as these photos show. 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 . This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ The best looks worn by athletes and other stars at LVMH's pre-Olympics event
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

LVMH hosted a pre-Olympics party on Thursday called Prelude to The Olympics. 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 . The French conglomerate, overseen by billionaire Bernard Arnault, is believed to have spent $160 million to sponsor the games, Business Insider previously reported. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: LVMH, influencers, —, Anna Wintour, Pharrell, Rosalía —, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Loewe, Stella McCartney, Bernard Arnault Organizations: Service, Dior, Business Locations: Paris

☆ 35 of the most daring looks MCU stars have worn on the red carpet
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The "Deadpool & Wolverine" premieres have provided some standout red-carpet looks. Ever since the first MCU movie in 2008, stars have worn bold outfits to Marvel premieres. Actors have used their looks at premieres to hide Easter eggs or pay homage to their characters. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Marvel movies, like "Deadpool & Wolverine," have become true event films, with the stars using their fashion at premieres to hide Easter eggs or pay homage to their characters.

Persons: —, Adam Aron Organizations: Marvel, Service, AMC Theaters, AMC, Business

☆ All 46 Marvel Cinematic Universe movies and TV series, ranked by critics
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been going strong since 2008's "Iron Man." There have been 34 movies, 10 TV series, and two specials to date, with many more in the works. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe Marvel Cinematic Universe has been a huge box-office force ever since its first film, "Iron Man," debuted in 2008. We used Rotten Tomatoes scores to rank every single MCU project, from "Iron Man" to "Deadpool & Wolverine," which releases on July 26.

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☆ I tried McDonald's $5 value meal and understand why it's staying on the menu
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

The McDouble wasn't the best burger I've ever had, but it was certainly passable. The McDonald's website says it should also include mustard, but I didn't taste any or see any. My biggest issue with the burger was that I thought it was bone-dry. But even though I didn't love my McDouble, I'm not writing the meal off. I could always get a McChicken as part of the deal instead or try a different location's McDouble burger.

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☆ 14 of the most unique buildings in the world
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Jordan Pandy | Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Hundreds of entrants submitted completed buildings to be recognized in this year's competition. Business Insider selected 14 impressive buildings shortlisted this year. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementEvery year, the World Architecture Festival (WAF) recognizes a "Building of the Year," and the 2024 shortlist includes some of the world's most incredible buildings. Over 350 buildings were entered into the completed buildings category, and 225 were shortlisted.

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☆ 12 of the best legacy sequels — and 6 of the worst
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

2022's "Top Gun: Maverick" was much better than it had any right to be. "Top Gun: Maverick." "Top Gun: Maverick," released a whopping 36 years later — after many COVID-related delays — somehow improves upon every aspect of the original. "Maverick" was not only the second-biggest movie of 2022, it also overtook "Titanic" as Paramount's highest-grossing domestic film, has a staggering 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, and is now the highest-grossing film of Cruise's storied career, according to Deadline. It's the gold standard of all legacy sequels from now until the end of time.

Persons: Pete, Maverick, Mitchell, Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Glen Powell, Lewis Pullman, Jennifer Connelly Organizations: Paramount Pictures, Navy, Maverick, Rotten

☆ Inside Hummingbird Nest Ranch, the 123-acre venue once listed for $75 million that's now the Bachelor Mansion
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

In July 2024, the property also doubled as the new "Bachelor" mansion. Jesse Palmer and Jenn Tran on "The Bachelorette." John Fleenor/Disney"The Bachelor" premiered in 2001. For the first couple of seasons, it filmed at a mansion in Malibu, but beginning in 2007, almost every season of the franchise (with a few exceptions) has kicked off at a mansion called Villa de la Vina in Agoura Hills. Those latter seasons were held at their respective locations due to restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Persons: Jesse Palmer, Jenn Tran, John Fleenor, Emily Maynard's, Clare Crawley's, Matt James, Katie Thurston's, Michelle Young's Organizations: la, Hyatt Locations: Malibu, Agoura Hills, North Carolina, California, Pennsylvania, New Mexico

☆ I tried $5 value meals from McDonald's, Burger King, and Wendy's. They're the perfect way for chains to lure customers.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

I tried the $5 Your Way meal from Burger King, the $5 Meal Deal from McDonald's, and the $5 Biggie Bag from Wendy's. I tried $5 meals from Burger King, McDonald's, and Wendy's. Gabbi Shaw/Business InsiderBoth Burger King and McDonald's released their $5 meal deals in June. Wendy's, meanwhile, has been offering the Biggie Bag for five years, Today.com reported. My Burger King meal was $5.81; my McDonald's meal was $5.54; and my Wendy's meal was $5.43.

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☆ There's only one historical-romance show you need to be watching — and it's not 'Bridgerton'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

All eight episodes of "My Lady Jane" dropped on Prime Video on June 27. AdvertisementThe premise is deranged in the best wayWhat, exactly, is "My Lady Jane" about? The chemistry between Jane and Guildford is sizzling"My Lady Jane" is a perfect example of enemies-to-lovers. While the relationship between Jane and Guildford is a huge part of the show, there's a lot more going on in this universe. But "My Lady Jane" never stops with the laughs.

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☆ There's only one historical romance show you need to be watching — and it's not 'Bridgerton'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

All eight episodes of "My Lady Jane" dropped on Prime Video on June 27. AdvertisementThe premise is deranged in the best wayWhat, exactly, is "My Lady Jane" about? The chemistry between Jane and Guildford is sizzling"My Lady Jane" is a perfect example of enemies-to-lovers. But there's more to the show than romanceThe world of "My Lady Jane" is populated by multiple complex and compelling characters who are all vying for the throne in some way. But "My Lady Jane" never stops with the laughs.

☆ Hollywood is starting to turn on Biden
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | Alice Tecotzky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Weeks after George Clooney co-hosted a $28 million fundraiser for Biden, he wants him to drop out. Biden's Hollywood support has begun to wane as Clooney and other moguls publicly express doubts. 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 . AdvertisementLess than a month ago, some of Hollywood's A-list attended a fundraiser for President Joe Biden's reelection campaign, co-hosted by George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Barbra Streisand.

Persons: Weeks, George Clooney, Biden, Clooney, —, Joe Biden's, Julia Roberts, Barbra Streisand Organizations: Hollywood, Service, The New York Times, Democratic Party, Business

☆ 10 of the most expensive tennis outfits of all time
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Many tennis players partner with luxury brands like Rolex, Tiffany, or Off-White. Stars like Serena Williams and Roger Federer wear outfits worth thousands of dollars on the court. These are some of the most expensive outfits seen at tennis matches around the world. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementTennis is one of the few sports where the players are allowed to express their individual style — and many do that by partnering with luxury brands such as Rolex, Tiffany, and Off-White.

Persons: Tiffany, Serena Williams, Roger Federer, —, Emma Raducanu Organizations: Rolex, Service, Business

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