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☆ 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

☆ Photos show the biggest moments from the 2024 Met Gala
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Talia Lakritz | Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Celebrities dressed up in bold red-carpet looks for "fashion's biggest night" at the 2024 Met Gala. The theme of this year's gala was "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion." AdvertisementThe Met Gala, which is known as "fashion's biggest night," unfolded at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday. At the 2024 Met Gala, for which invite-only tickets cost $75,000, the museum was transformed into an enchanted forest for the theme, "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion." Photos show the biggest moments from the event.

Persons: —, Kim Kardashian Organizations: Service, New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art Locations: New York City's

☆ Met Gala tickets, which are invite-only, cost $75,000. Here's what that gets attendees.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Met Gala is notoriously exclusive. In 2024, individual tickets cost $75,000, while entire tables cost $350,000. AdvertisementOne of the most intriguing qualities of the Met Gala is its exclusivity. Time reported that individual tickets for 2024's Met Gala, which is a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, cost $75,000, up from $50,000 in 2023. AdvertisementSo, while only a select group of elite individuals experience the grandeur of the Met Gala, the rest of us are left to wonder what that actually entails.

Persons: —, Anna Wintour, — there's, Wintour Organizations: Service, Vogue, Metropolitan Museum, Art's Costume Institute

☆ Met Gala 2024 live updates: red carpet arrivals, fashion highlights, celebrity interviews, and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Amanda Krause | Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The 2024 Met Gala is today in New York City. Its theme is "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion," and the dress code is "The Garden of Time." This year's exhibit and ball highlights historical garments and technological advancements in style with a "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" theme. The night's dress code, "The Garden of Time," is inspired by a 1962 short story of the same name. Keep an eye on this page for the night's latest news, from surprising celebrity moments to standout fashion looks.

Persons: Jeff Bezos, Rihanna, —, It's, fundraise Organizations: Service, fashion's, Metropolitan Museum of Art Locations: New York City, New York

☆ 10 of the biggest moments in Met Gala history
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The Met Gala is home to some of history's biggest fashion and pop-culture moments. Zendaya's Joan of Arc-inspired look from 2018's Gala remains one of her most iconic fashion moments. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Throughout the years, the Met Gala has transformed into a multimillion-dollar fundraiser — last year's event reportedly raised $22 million — filled with unforgettable fashion, controversies, and canon-level pop-culture moments. AdvertisementAs the world awaits all that this year's party has to offer on May 6, here's a look back at 10 memorable moments in Met Gala history.

Persons: Taylor, Joan of Arc, —, What's, Eleanor Lambert, who's, Diana Vreeland, Pat Buckley, Anna Wintour, Condé Nast, Wintour Organizations: Service, New York, Metropolitan Museum, Art's, Vogue, Party

Daring, wild, and over-the-top designs are a key part of Met Gala fashion. In 2023, Leto arrived at the Met in a full-body catsuit in homage to Karl Lagerfeld's cat. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementThe Met Gala is one of the most outrageous fashion events of the year thanks to its elaborate themes and corresponding dress codes. Ahead of this year's Met Gala on Monday, May 6, here's a look back at 60 of the most outrageous looks celebrities have worn to fashion's biggest night.

Persons: Jared Leto, Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, Leto, Karl Lagerfeld's, — Organizations: Met, Service

☆ 12 of the most awkward moments in Met Gala history
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Elana Klein | Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

On Monday, May 6, some of the world's biggest stars will gather in New York City for the Met Gala. Unfortunately, the event's glamour and prestige don't make it immune to awkward moments and mishaps. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe first Monday in May, otherwise known as the Met Gala, is quickly approaching. From questionable interview exchanges to photobombs and public displays of affection, here are 12 of the most awkward moments in Met Gala history.

Persons: —, Emma Chamberlain Organizations: Service, Metropolitan Museum, Art's, Technology Locations: New York City

☆ Caitlin Clark and Connor McCaffery have been dating for over a year. Here's a timeline of their relationship.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

In April 2024, Caitlin Clark and Connor McCaffery celebrated their one-year anniversary of dating. Now, they live in Indiana, with Clark playing for the Fever and McCaffery working for the Pacers. The sports world has a new power couple: Caitlin Clark and Connor McCaffery. The first overall pick in the WNBA Draft has been dating the former University of Iowa basketball player and Indiana Pacers team assistant since April 2023. As the Pacers continue their playoff run and Clark prepares for her Indiana Fever debut, here's a breakdown of everything you need to know about their relationship.

Persons: Caitlin Clark, Connor McCaffery, Clark, —, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, they've Organizations: University of Iowa, Pacers, Service, WNBA, Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever Locations: Indiana

☆ Meet the top 10 picks in the NFL Draft
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The first round of the 2024 NFL Draft took place in Detroit on Thursday. All top 10 picks were offensive players, a first in NFL Draft history. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Now, the city is hosting a weekend of celebrations for the 2024 NFL Draft, which began on Thursday, April 25, to usher in an exciting new wave of football talent with arguably the most talented draft class in recent memory. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Caleb Williams, — Organizations: NFL, Chicago Bears, Service, Lions, NFC, Business Locations: Detroit

☆ UConn's Paige Bueckers is an early favorite for the No. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA draft. Here's why the internet is loving her right now.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Paige Bueckers, 22, is a star guard on UConn's women's basketball team. Her style and support for her teammates at this year's draft have gotten a lot of love online. AdvertisementPaige Bueckers was one of the most-talked-about names after the 2024 WNBA draft on Monday, April 15, and she wasn't even one of the recruits. The 2023 WNBA season was "its most-watched regular season in 21 years," the league reported, and Deloitte predicted women's sports will surpass $1 billion in revenue for the first time. AdvertisementGet to know Paige Bueckers before she returns to UConn for her last dance and discover why she's the internet's latest obsession.

Persons: Paige Bueckers, She's, —, Louis Vuitton, Bueckers, Aaliyah Edwards, Nika Mühl, tweeting, Edwards, Kris Jenner, eyeing, Caitlin Clark, Naismith, Clark, Angel Reese Organizations: UConn, WNBA, Service, Washington Mystics, Seattle Storm, Best, Big East, NCAA, Deloitte

☆ The 10 most active states in the US — and the 10 least active
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Read previewWith benefits like increased longevity, improved sleep, and a strengthened immune system, physical activity is a key component of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The Department of Health and Human Services' "Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans" recommends adults do 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity a week, at minimum. To determine adults' physical inactivity levels, the CDC used data collected by the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System from 2017 to 2020. AdvertisementAdults from 52 jurisdictions were included in the survey, including 49 states, as well as Washington, DC, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Here are the 10 least active and 10 most active states in the US based on the prevalence of physical inactivity as determined by the CDC.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, of Health, Human Services, Business, CDC Locations: Washington, DC, Guam, Puerto Rico, New Jersey

☆ 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

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