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☆ The 10 most iconic moments in USWNT Olympic history
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The US Women's National Soccer Team will face Brazil in the Olympic finals on Saturday. This is the third time in Olympic history that the US and Brazil will face off for the gold medal. AdvertisementFor the first time since 2012, the United States Women's National Team (USWNT) has a chance to go for gold in the Olympics. But to reach its fifth gold medal in Olympic history, the team must first defeat Brazil, led by women's soccer legend Marta in the final international tournament of her career. Per ESPN, USWNT forward Trinity Rodman, 22, told reporters in a pre-game press conference that "Marta has changed the game of soccer around the world," but the US wants to win gold.

Persons: Marta's, —, Marta, Trinity Rodman Organizations: US, National Soccer, Service, United States Women's National, ESPN, Business Locations: Brazil, United

☆ Meet Sunny Choi, the Estée Lauder director who left corporate America to become an Olympic breaker
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-07 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Choi continued breaking while navigating corporate America. Olympics.com reported that breakers' moves fall into three elements: top rock, down rock, and freezes. Top rock refers to moves done while standing, such as a Crossover Step or an Outlaw Two-Step, while down rock refers to the moves done on the floor that we commonly associate with this style of dance. "It adds this element of surprise because the thing is, we don't even know what's going to happen, so how could the audience know what's going to happen?" Choi said breaking is also different from other sports because it doesn't have "a traditional history of having coaches."

Persons: Choi freestyles, Choi, Nathan Congleton, she's Organizations: NBC, Getty

☆ Insider Today: Millennials living like retirees
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Joi-Marie Mckenzie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Rachel Askinasi; Alyssa Powell/BIA worthy power lunchKeens Steakhouse, a New York City institution, has been luring power lunchers for years. iStock; Rebecca Zisser/BIDeals we loveQuality seafood straight to your door: After testing dozens of options, we found the 13 best seafood delivery services for sustainable, fresh, and tasty fish. After testing dozens of options, we found the 13 best seafood delivery services for sustainable, fresh, and tasty fish. Dodge the power outages: With extreme weather conditions knocking out power nationwide, a portable generator is a must. More of this week's top reads:The Insider Today team: Joi-Marie McKenzie, editor in chief of life, in New York.

Persons: —, Taylor Bannks, Bernat, Pont Alexandre III, Samantha Grindell, Estée Lauder, Sunny Choi, Choi, Mykenna Maniece, Cristo Rei, Getty, Jose M, Tyler Le, Rachel Askinasi, Alyssa Powell, Gareth Cattermole, Anna Blazhuk, Lew Robertson, Ryan Reynolds, Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Don Saladino, Saladino, Giulia Parmigiani, Natalie Ammari, Lou Pearlman, Knox, Michael Keaton, Rebecca Zisser, Joi, Marie McKenzie, Jordan Parker Erb, Dan DeFrancesco, Lisa Ryan, Amanda Yen Organizations: Service, Yorker, Business, Marathon, Olympics, Timor Leste Getty, Creativ, Heinemann, Netflix, Backstreet Boys, Backstreet Locations: Paris, City, Versailles, Cristo Rei Dili, Timor Leste, Kenya, Taiwan, Wales, New York City, Italy, New York

☆ Meet Sunny Choi, the Estée Lauder director who left corporate America to pursue breaking – the Olympics' newest sport
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Persons: Choi freestyles, Choi, Nathan Congleton, she's Organizations: NBC, Getty

☆ Meet Jessica Pegula, the Team USA tennis player whose parents are the billionaire owners of the Buffalo Bills
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-20 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Pegula has faced a lot of criticism about her parents' wealth and its impact on her career. Jessica Pegula smiles with Buffalo Bills players Kaiir Elam and Dion Dawkins after a win during the 2023 Miami Open. and arguing that she "has a plan B whether she wants it or not." Pegula addressed the controversy about her family's wealth in a season two episode of Netflix's "Break Point," which documented that loss and referenced the subsequent media coverage. "They gave me a great childhood and instilled a lot of work ethic in me.

Persons: Pegula, Jessica Pegula, Kaiir Elam, Dion Dawkins, Robert Prange, Markéta Organizations: Buffalo Bills, Wimbledon, Forbes Locations: London

☆ All the beauty products 'TikTok Olympian' Ilona Maher is packing in her bag for Paris
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

US rugby player Ilona Maher is headed to her second Olympics. Maher told BI she's packing sunscreen, lipstick, mascara, and products from her own brand, Medalist. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementTikTok's favorite Olympian, Ilona Maher, is ready to return to the Olympic stage with USA Rugby in just a few short weeks. One of Maher's most prominent messages is that girls and women in physical sports like rugby don't need to sacrifice their femininity or beauty.

Persons: Ilona Maher, Maher, — Organizations: BI, Service, USA Rugby, Business Locations: Paris, Tokyo

☆ Meet Emma Navarro, the American billionaire heiress who upset world No. 2 Coco Gauff to take the tennis world by storm
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Her father, Ben Navarro, has an estimated net worth of $1.5 billion, according to Forbes. Forbes reported that, in addition to banking, Navarro has purchased more than $350 million worth of property in Charleston since 2021. He's also been an active buyer in the tennis space, with CNN reporting that he purchased the Cincinnati Open tournament for about $300 million in 2022. Other tennis-related ventures in his portfolio include the South Carolina-based Live To Play Tennis Club and the Volvo Car Open, the largest women's only tennis tournament in North America, per the WTA. In 2019, the US Tennis Association named the Navarro family South Carolina's tennis family of the year.

Persons: Ben Navarro, Forbes, HENRY NICHOLLS, Navarro, He's Organizations: Getty, Sherman Financial Group, Forbes, CNN, Cincinnati, Tennis Club, Volvo, Credit, US Tennis Association, Post, Courier Locations: Charleston, South Carolina, North America

☆ Olympic diver Tom Daley uses a simple nutrition rule called '20-20-20' to stay energized
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The British diver Tom Daley is preparing to compete at his fifth Olympics. Daley described the "20-20-20" post-workout nutrition rule he follows to support his training. With four Olympics and a gold medal under his belt, Tom Daley was set on retiring. "It's the best way of being able to restore you and get you ready to recover for the next training session," Daley said. "I'm a dad, I'm a husband, I'm a son, a brother, a friend.

Persons: Tom Daley, Daley, —, Daley —, Dietitians, he's, Dustin Lance Black —, Daley juggles, there's, I'm, Mykenna Maniece Organizations: Olympic, Service, —, Olympics, BI, Nutrition, Paris Games Locations: Paris, British, Tokyo

☆ 8 of Gen Z's worst shoe trends, according to millennial stylists
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Gen Z probably should've let cowboy boots stay in Nashville. White cowboy boots. But what's different with Gen Z is their ability to experiment with fashion on a much larger platform than millennials ever had. "I feel bad for Gen Z because they're trying to figure out who they are, they're trying to see what sticks," she said. "But they're doing it to hundreds of thousands of people every day and then everything that they do is up for criticism."

Persons: Gen, Christian Vierig, Dale, who's, Z, Millennials, it's Locations: Nashville . White, Nashville

☆ Women's sports merchandise is an estimated $4 billion industry but fans still can't find the items they're looking for
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

"When you invest in a jersey, that means you really appreciate that person, their character, and what they bring to the game," Krieger said. Sports Innovation Lab estimates the women's sports merchandise industry is worth $4 billion — conservatively. People simply don't know where to find merchandise — 32% of fans reported having an issue finding a seller for women's sports merchandise compared to just 18% of fans looking for men's, according to Sports Innovation Lab's 2024 Women's Sports Merchandise Survey. But while big brands are making strides in partnering with women's professional teams to create merchandise, the women's sports merch buying experience is still lacking. Building the women's game takes an ecosystem of collaboration involving fans, athletes, leagues, team sponsors, and retailers.

Persons: —, Ali Krieger, Krieger, Mary Earps, Marc Atkins, Nike's, Aubrey Kingsbury, it's, Alyssa Naeher's, there's, didn't, A'ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, Puma, Bjørn Gulden, Arne Freundt, Dylan Buell, isn't, Angela Ruggiero, Ruggiero, Roy Rochlin, Stringer, " Krieger, Megan Gokey, Alex Morgan, Chloe Kim, Simone Manuel, Sue Bird, Klarna, Billie Jean King's, Esther Kim's, Zach Boisjoly, we've Organizations: Service, National Women's Soccer League, FFC Frankfurt, Eintracht Frankfurt, German, Business, FIFA, England, New York Times, Adidas, Puma, Nike, Washington Spirit, Chicago Red Stars, Innovation, Sports, Google, WNBA, WTA, Survey, NBA, Manchester United, AC Milan, Bloomberg, Indiana Fever's, Sports Innovation, Realty Trust, Professional Women's Hockey League, League, Media, Sports Foundation, NCAA, New York, Gotham FC, New York Liberty Locations: Germany, Morocco, Esther Kim's Playa, New Jersey, New

☆ 5 ways to keep up your fitness while traveling, according to Olympian Tom Daley
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The most important thing to remember when traveling is your routine, according to Daley. Tom Daley attends the GQ Men Of The Year Awards 2023. Mike Marsland/Contributor/WireImageDaley, 30, told Business Insider that the most important thing when traveling is to try to maintain some kind of routine. "When I was younger, traveling when you're 10 to 15 years old, you don't really have many issues," he said. Being able to stick to the routine, being able to know what you're going to be doing, when, it's all about the consistency," he said.

Persons: Daley, Tom Daley, Mike Marsland, WireImage Daley, I've, you'll

☆ Photos show Team USA's 2024 Olympics ceremony outfits, and they include jeans and moto jackets
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Ralph Lauren is the official outfitter of Team USA at the Olympics for the ninth time in a row. The brand unveiled its Olympic ceremony uniforms and Villagewear collection on June 18. AdvertisementWhen you think of the official Olympic ceremony uniforms, blue jeans and moto jackets are probably not the first outfits that come to mind. And yet, that's exactly what Ralph Lauren unveiled on June 18 as part of Team USA's opening and closing ceremony uniforms for the Summer Olympics in Paris, which begin on July 26. The brand also released a Villagewear collection, which includes graphic tees, sweatpants, accessories, and more for members of Team USA to wear during their downtime in and around the city.

Persons: Ralph Lauren, — Organizations: USA, Olympics, Service, Summer, Team USA, Business Locations: Paris

☆ 11 influencer athletes who are set to dominate the Paris Olympics and your FYP
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The 2024 Summer Olympics will begin in Paris on July 26. Elite athletes are sharing their daily lives and intense training routines on TikTok. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe 2024 Summer Olympics are just around the corner, and as elite athletes polish their routines and compete in final qualifiers, they're taking fans along for the ride on TikTok. The platform is a popular choice for sharing training schedules, daily routines, skits with teammates, and brand partnerships.

Persons: Ilona Maher, — Organizations: Elite, US Olympic, Service, Business Locations: Paris

☆ The hottest temperature recorded in every state
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Global temperatures continue to increase, with 2023 recording the warmest numbers on record. The hottest temperature recorded in US history was 134 degrees Fahrenheit in California in 1913. Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest on the culture & business of sustainability — delivered weekly to your inbox. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our Terms of Service and Privacy PolicyAdvertisementThe hottest temperatures recorded in the US were in the summer of 2023, but many of the highest recorded temperatures in each state happened decades ago. According to the official climate government website, Earth's temperature has risen by an average of 0.11 degrees Fahrenheit per decade, and 2023 was the warmest year since global records began in 1850.

Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Oregon , Utah, Washington, California

☆ These 12 colleges have produced more billionaires than any other
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Talia Lakritz | Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

In June 2024, Forbes compiled a list of colleges with the most billionaire alumni. Of the 12 universities represented, seven are Ivy Leagues. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . In June 2024, Forbes released a list of the colleges with the most billionaires in their alumni network. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Forbes, —, Ivy Organizations: Ivy Leagues . University of Pennsylvania, Service, Ivy Leagues, Brown University, Business

☆ 3 design mistakes you're making in each room of your house
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-07 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewThe internet is full of interior design aesthetics — Scandinavian, Boho, Country House, Maximalist — each complete with its own set of experts and influencers explaining what must-haves you need to best accomplish the trend. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. But LA-based content creators Robert Gigliotti and Ethan Gaskill have taken a different approach to interior design influencing. The friends and collaborators have garnered more than 3.5 million views on TikTok sharing their most disliked interior design and home decor trends in a series called "home decor icks." Business Insider spoke with Gigliotti and Gaskill to hear more about what they think you should avoid when decorating each room of your home, from "cringey" art prints and DIYs to overly curated shelving.

Persons: —, Maximalist, Robert Gigliotti, Ethan Gaskill, Gigliotti, Gaskill, they've Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Connecticut, North Carolina

☆ 5 mistakes you're making when decorating your kitchen
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. The friends and collaborators have struck a chord on TikTok by sharing their least favorite home decor trends in a viral series called "home decor icks." We're trying to find ways to make everyone's life easier and have a space that's lasting, that's better for the environment because we're not throwing things away, making people happier." Business Insider spoke with Gigliotti and Gaskill to hear more about what they think you should avoid when decorating kitchens, from overzealous DIY projects to perfectly curated countertops.

Persons: —, Robert Gigliotti, Ethan Gaskill, Gaskill, Gigliotti, We're Organizations: Service, Business Locations: LA

☆ 55 vintage photos show what life looked like in the 1920s
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( Darcy Schild | Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

It's no secret that people's day-to-day lives in the 1920s were very different than they are now. 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 1920s brought amazing artistic, cultural, and technological advancements in the form of Jazz, new voting rights, radio, and more. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: — Organizations: Harlem Renaissance, Service, Jazz, Business Locations: Charleston

☆ 22 LGBTQ+ figures you should know
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-01 | by ( Frank Olito | Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Elliot Page is one of the most visible transgender actors in Hollywood. Craig Barritt/Stringer/Getty Images for TIMEElliot Page is known for starring in the Oscar-winning film "Juno" and Netflix's "The Umbrella Academy." In 2020, he came out as transgender and said he uses he/they pronouns. Since then, Page has gone through top surgery and he sat down with Oprah Winfrey for an interview in April 2021 to explain his journey. "It felt important and selfish for myself and my own wellbeing and my mental health," Page told Winfrey about coming out.

Persons: Elliot Page, Craig Barritt, Stringer, Page, Oprah Winfrey, Winfrey, I've Organizations: Umbrella Academy Locations: Hollywood

☆ 50 celebrities who are actually older than they look
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Elana Klein | Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Some famous actors and musicians are older than you might think. Nicola Coughlan is 37 but plays teenager Penelope Featherington in "Bridgerton." Here are 50 celebrities and their surprising ages. 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: Nicola Coughlan, Penelope Featherington, —, Coughlan Organizations: Service, Business

☆ One fun fact you've never learned about each of the 50 states
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Madeline Diamond | Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

You probably learned basic facts about your home state like its flower or bird. But there are many more fun facts you might not know. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThanks to elementary school projects and random trivia games, you probably remember a few fun facts about your home state like the official bird, flower, or dessert. But there are plenty of more obscure fun facts about each of the 50 states that may surprise you.

Persons: — Organizations: Service Locations: Kentucky, New York, Hawaii

Forbes compiled a list of the richest person in every state in 2024. The billionaires include members of the Walton family, Mars family, and Chick-fil-A's Cathy family. 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 . In May 2024, Forbes released a list of the wealthiest person in each state.

Persons: Forbes, Walton, Cathy, — Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Alaska , Delaware, West Virginia, California , New York, Florida, Bloomington , Indiana, Bentonville , Arkansas

☆ 20 groundbreaking AAPI women who changed the entertainment industry
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Miyoshi Umeki was the first Asian actor to win an Oscar. Red Buttons and Miyoshi Umeki with their Academy Awards in 1958. Hulton Archive/Stringer/Getty ImagesIn 1958, Miyoshi Umeki, a Japanese-American singer and actor, became the first Asian actor to win an Academy Award. She was also known for her supporting role as Mrs. Livingston in the sitcom "The Courtship of Eddie's Father." Umeki famously destroyed her history-making Oscar after the death of her husband, Randall Hood, in 1976, Entertainment Weekly reported.

Persons: Miyoshi Umeki, Red, Miyoshi, Stringer, Red Buttons, Marlon Brando, Tony, Livingston, Umeki, Michael Hood, he'd, Randall Hood Organizations: Hulton, Globe, Entertainment Locations: American

☆ 6 wedding traditions that are overrated, according to wedding planners
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Sleeping apart the night before the weddingCouple getting ready in the bathroom. Monkey Business Images/ShutterstockThe tradition of spending one's wedding eve apart stems from marriage's roots as a contractual obligation rather than a romantic one, Brides reported. Keeping the couple apart until the wedding was a way to ensure the bride's virginity and create some mystery before the ceremony, as many unions were arranged. So, with more couples living together before tying the knot, the tradition has lost some appeal. If you like to work out together, go work out," she added.

Persons: Lara Mahler Organizations: Pew Research Center

☆ I followed Snap Inc. CEO Evan Spiegel's morning routine for a week. I finally understand the appeal of waking up early.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

On Wednesday, I tried Kriya meditation for the first time. Given how sore I felt from working out the past two days, I decided Wednesday would be the perfect day to try Spiegel's other morning activity: Kriya meditation. Spiegel told Vogue Australia in 2022 that his wife got him "hooked on Kriya meditation." On YouTube, I found a video entitled "Isha Kriya: A Guided Meditation For Health And Wellbeing | 15-Minutes" by the channel Sadhguru. "Daily practice of Isha Kriya will bring health, dynamism, prosperity, and wellbeing.

Persons: Spiegel, Mykenna, Isha Kriya, Isha, that's Organizations: Vogue Australia, YouTube

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