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☆ Some Gen Zers can't believe a $74,000 salary is considered 'middle class'
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-05 | by ( Geoff Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A recent Newsweek survey indicated Gen Zers didn't consider a $74,580 salary "middle class." AdvertisementAn Orlando real-estate agent sparked a conversation on TikTok after sharing a survey that suggested Gen Zers didn't consider a $74,580 annual salary "middle class," in contrast with how older generations answered. Even still, Smith suggested $74,000 was much higher than the average Gen Zers' salary. AdvertisementCorrection: January 4, 2024 — An earlier version of this story misidentified the salary in the Newsweek survey. The figure, which applied mostly to millennials, not Gen Zers, was removed from the story.

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☆ A woman created a list of service workers she refuses to tip in 2024, saying that tipping has gotten 'out of control'
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-04 | by ( Kieran Press-Reynolds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

@Antidietpilot began the video by saying that tipping culture has gotten "out of control." AdvertisementShe said she wouldn't tip for to-go orders, drive-thru service, frozen yogurt shops, or the pretzel store Auntie Anne's. She said she wouldn't tip people who set their own wage, like beauty service professionals. She also said that if someone needs a medical qualification or license to perform their job, she wouldn't tip them. AdvertisementAs tipping screens become increasingly prevalent throughout the US, tipping culture continues to be a hot debate on TikTok.

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☆ People are divided over grocery-store worker who objected to a mom letting her kid eat baby food she hadn't bought yet
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-04 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

A mom on TikTok described a confrontation with a cashier in a grocery store in England. She said the worker didn't like that she let her son eat two packs of baby food before paying. AdvertisementA mom spoke out on TikTok after being upset by the way she was treated at a grocery store after she let her son eat baby food before she paid for it. She said the cashier was "rude" and "judgemental" when she passed her the empty pouches to scan and pay for. The cashier, Mary said, "literally gave me the most disgusted look, didn't say a word, scanned them, and threw them in the bin."

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☆ The divorced couple who went viral for falling back in love 7 years later are officially re-married. Here's how they planned their romantic ceremony in 20 days.
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-29 | by ( Geoff Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Here's how the intimate, emotional ceremony came together in just 20 days. Julie told BI she initially envisioned a destination wedding somewhere warm. "I had a moment of, 'We just need to make it official,'" Julie told BI. Julie told BI her dress was "reminiscent" of her first wedding gown, but with a shorter, "second wedding vibe." She also selected blue satin mini-dresses for her daughters, and Rachel did Julie's makeup for the big day.

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☆ A mom called out a Fisher-Price toy inspired by office supplies and corporate culture: 'Baby's first cubicle,' she quipped
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-28 | by ( Tanya Chen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A mom on TikTok showed viewers an activity center she purchased for her baby. The mom, @stealth_revenger, showed off a calendar, iPhone, and computer that says, "Per my last email." 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 . AdvertisementA mom TikToker has gone viral reacting hilariously and horrifyingly to a Fisher-Price activity center toy seemingly inspired by office corporate culture.

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☆ A millennial woman said she's 'obsessed' with Gen Z's cozy going-out fashion and reflected on the 'uncomfortable' rompers and bandage skirts she wore
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Kieran Press-Reynolds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Ally Rooker said she appreciates Gen Z students dressing much cozier, with baggy pants and simple tops. However, millennial viewers reflected fondly on their style, and some called Gen Z fashion "lazy." The clip has inspired other millennial viewers to reminisce on their mid-to-late 2000s fashion and argue over whether Gen Z fashion is innovative or uninspiring. AdvertisementWhile a few viewers thanked Gen Z for shattering nightlife attire conventions ("I'm soooo jealous of the gen z going out vibe," one user said), others denigrated the younger generation's style as "lazy" and "terrible." TikTok has been rife with clips comparing millennial and Gen Z fashion.

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☆ A woman who lives in a 'housetruck' in the woods showed how she washes her hair in the freezing cold — and responded to critics about not using eco-friendly products
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Geoff Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A TikToker who lives in a housetruck in the woods showed viewers how she washes her hair during winter months. Winters are the hardest part about living in a housetruck, Kai told BI — and one struggle in particular riveted viewers recently. AdvertisementBut some people — including one top-voted commenter — criticized her for her use of commercial hair products. While it's not an excuse for using conventional products, Kai told BI her overall lifestyle is "much more eco-friendly than … most other people." Nevertheless, she solicited recommendations for eco-friendly hair products that were affordable and accessible in Canada.

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☆ The bride who went viral for purportedly planning a $59 million wedding has shut down her social media as her husband's criminal charges came to light
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-04 | by ( Geoff Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Madelaine Brockway catapulted to viral fame for hosting a lavish wedding pegged at $59 million. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Now, amid reports emerging of her husband's criminal past, Brockway has deleted her TikTok account and made her Instagram private. AdvertisementThe wedding itself took place at Chateau de Villette, per The Lake Como Wedding Planner, located just outside of Paris. The TikToker Cora Breilein noted in a clip over the weekend with half a million views that Brockway had deleted TikTok and privated her Instagram account.

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☆ Top Elle editor and 'Project Runway' star Nina Garcia killed a report about celebrity dietician Tanya Zuckerbrot that was later published by the Daily Beast
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

"I was irritated they didn't give me more of a reason," Seligson told BI. A few weeks later, the article's editor told Seligson the decision was made by Elle's editor-in-chief, Nina Garcia. But at the 11th hour, Garcia expressed concern that the story would be a "takedown," Seligson's editor told the writer. The Daily Beast story was similar to the draft Seligson had filed to Elle, which Business Insider reviewed. In taking the helm at Elle, Garcia said she was "looking to amplify the DNA of the brand.

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☆ A mom went viral desperately trying to stop her family from trashing the long-expired items in her refrigerator: 'Have you died yet? No.'
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Geoff Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Alanna Barron captured the moment her mom tried to fend off a refrigerator purge over Thanksgiving. There was an 8-year-old bottle of sesame oil that Barron's mom argued was fine. 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 . All in all, Barron told BI nearly two dozen items were trashed.

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☆ A friendship breakup over not being 'a girls' girl' divided the internet. The polarized response shows we may be more biased than we think.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Aimee Pearcy | Geoff Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Kelly Kim, a model and influencer, first shared the story in a TikTok video posted on November 7, although she said the events transpired months ago. She first found out about Kim's viral TikTok video when someone commented about it on her Instagram, she said. While her name wasn't used in Kim's video, Lee told BI that she connected the dots after watching it. AdvertisementLee said that while it "didn't feel right" to come to the internet with such a private issue, she decided to post her own TikTok video to clear up misconceptions about her. Lee told BI that the response to the video has felt overwhelming, and that she has turned off her notifications.

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☆ A woman is baffled by a glitch on her iPhone that causes a hidden alarm to go off at 9:25 a.m. every morning
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-23 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementA woman turned to TikTok to help solve the mystery of a phantom alarm on her iPhone. My 9:25 alarm comes with it." Why am I haunted by a 9:25 alarm?" In a third video, Sofia said the alarm was definitely not caused by her sleep settings because she had checked it. She posted another TikTok the next morning after deleting the sleep settings altogether, but that didn't work either.

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☆ Cami Téllez's underwear startup Parade went bust, and employees blame her. Is it OK to write about it?
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( Melkorka Licea | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +28 min

Owning Gucci loafers "wouldn't make me any less capable of leading my team," Téllez rightfully pointed out. Most startups attract people who know this and are excited by it, and Parade employees were no different. "Like any for-profit company, Parade sought to make money and deliver value for shareholders," she told Business Insider. Téllez told staffers DeFuria was sick, and some were worried enough to send flowers to his home. Téllez told employees that they should be receiving offers for positions at AAI "within the next 72 hours at the latest."

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☆ A remote worker explains why she stands by the controversial practice of working from movie theaters
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( Andrew Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A remote worker shared a video of herself on her laptop while at the movie theater. Williams told Business Insider in an email exchange that she juggled multiple freelance roles, which included writing product reviews and writing for a mobile game. she told Business Insider. "If companies are gonna force people back into the office, they're gonna do it no matter what we do," she told Business Insider. "If I felt like I was bugging someone, the laptop would've gone straight away," she told Business Insider.

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☆ A teacher said she could barely afford to pay rent on her salary, embodying the worries many are facing over the cost of living
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( Charissa Cheong | Digital Culture Reporter At Insider | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A teacher shared a TikTok video saying she is "going to go into debt" if she keeps teaching. She shared some of her expenses and said she can "barely afford to pay rent." download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementA teacher explained that she can "barely afford to pay rent" on her salary, causing many to lament over the current cost of living. (In a subsequent TikTok video, Firment said her rent costs $2,000.)

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☆ Opinion: Megan Fox, the actress-turned-poet, has a lot to say
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Opinion Patricia Grisafi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

But I am thinking about the phenomenon of the celebrity poetry collection differently — and it has to do with the actress Megan Fox’s recent debut collection, “Pretty Boys Are Poisonous” (Simon & Schuster). Simon and Schuster has lost all credibility…”Fox, who has starred in “Transformers,” “Jennifer’s Body” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” is, of course, not the first celebrity to write a poetry collection. Confessional poetry continues to be a debatable term in academic circles. Confessional poetry is genre that is not limited to women but seems to be associated most frequently with them. In particular, Sylvia Plath and Anne Sexton are often invoked when confessional poetry is discussed.

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☆ She Redecorated Her Boyfriend’s Apartment. TikTok Hated It.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Madison Malone Kircher | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Soon after Emma Ganzarain moved into her boyfriend’s apartment in Oslo, the couple got to work on a redesign. They added light-colored herringbone floors, with radiant heating to combat the Norwegian chill, and taupe kitchen cabinets. When the work was just about done, Ms. Ganzarain, 26, posted some before and after photos on TikTok. “All men need a woman in their life,” she wrote in the caption. Many people have accused Ms. Ganzarain, who had about 3,000 TikTok followers at the time of the post, of ruining her boyfriend’s space, replacing its warmth and character with a more sterile look.

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☆ Fact Check: Clip from Malaysia falsely shared as showing casualties in Gaza
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

The earliest iteration of the video that Reuters could find online is a TikTok post(archived) from Aug. 19, 2023, written in Malay. The clip also appears in an Instagram post (archived) from Aug. 21, 2023, with a caption that indicates that the video shows a “Kursus Pengurusan Jenazah” which translates to “funeral management course”. A keyword search on the institute's Facebook page leads to a post (archived) that mentions a "Body Management Course of IKM TSYA Students", with Darul Ulum mosque as the venue. The Facebook page has photographs from the same venue that match the walls (archived) and the flooring (archived) of the building seen in the video. The video was filmed in Malaysia, not Gaza, and predates the 2023 Palestinian-Israeli war.

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But it appeared to take Fox News' Trey Gowdy, a former GOP congressman who hosted Scott on his show Sunday, by surprise. "The voters, who are the most remarkable people on the planet, … they’re telling me, ‘Not now, Tim.’ I don’t think they’re saying, Trey, ‘no,’ but I do [think] they’re saying ‘not now,’” Scott said. But while Scott technically spoke the most during that debate, his quiet message was drowned out by others. After last Tuesday's debate, Scott brought his girlfriend of one year up to the stage, and the two briefly held hands while candidates' families mingled. “I’ll be honest with you, I ran for president to be president.

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☆ Influencer Katylee Bailey got so much hate for bragging about buying a house that she was scared to live in it
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-13 | by ( Charissa Cheong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

She reflected on the online hate she received in a recent interview with Fox News. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAdvertisementAn influencer who was criticized after saying she bought a home at 21 said the online hate prevented her from moving into the house for a "long time." In April, Katylee Bailey , a 21-year-old British influencer with 2.9 million TikTok followers, shared a video about owning a home. The influencer also addressed criticisms about her job as an influencer in the interview with Fox, saying that even though social media isn't a traditional nine-to-five job, "I still have to pay the tax.

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☆ This $1,600 speaker system makes your electric truck sound like it has a V8 engine. People joked it's the EV equivalent of sticking a playing card in your bike spokes.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Kylie Kirschner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A demo of the system shows a Ford F-150 Lightning making V8 engine sounds. After all, though Ford's electric truck might have a massive frunk, its motor is far quieter than its gasoline-powered counterparts. Borla, a company that designs and manufactures exhaust systems, is now selling a $1,600 aftermarket "active performance sound system for EV." Another company called Thor Tuning sells an "electric exhaust system" for EVs. And car companies like Hyundai and Dodge have gotten in on the action too, producing electric cars with built in electric exhaust sound systems.

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☆ Walmart Spark delivery drivers are sick of customers asking them to bring deliveries into their homes
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Walmart Spark drivers often get requests from customers to drop groceries off in their kitchens. Walmart's InHome delivery service, which is staffed by full-time employees, offers kitchen drop-offs. AdvertisementAdvertisementEarlier this year, a Spark delivery driver in Nevada pulled up to a house with a few bags of groceries for delivery. Customers are likely confusing the delivery for another service Walmart offers, InHome Delivery. Spark drivers, by contrast, are gig workers paid per order or batch of orders, and they aren't allowed to go into shoppers' homes.

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☆ 'Why is it packaged like a pregnancy test?' Some McDonald's workers really hate the new McFlurry spoon
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

McDonald's US is replacing its single-use McFlurry spoons with reusable spindles and smaller spoons. AdvertisementAdvertisementMcDonald's is scrapping its iconic McFlurry spoons in favor of reusable spindles and smaller spoons, and some workers are up in arms about it. To make a McFlurry, McDonald's staff would pour soft-serve ice cream and toppings into a cup. "I think it's a horrible idea," another McDonald's worker from a Michigan store, whose employment was verified by Insider, said. AdvertisementAdvertisement"Honestly, I don't see it as a big deal," another person commenting on Reddit who told Insider they are a McDonald's worker.

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☆ Martin and Francesca Scorsese, TikTok’s Dynamic Duo
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( Maya Salam | More About Maya Salam | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

“Omg love seeing this side of him,” wrote another. When GQ asked him about his own mortality in September, Scorsese said that he thought about it all the time. “I was a great collector, a great obsessive glutton for cinema and books, and now they all have to go away,” he said. While Martin Scorsese first dipped a toe into social media on Instagram, it was the introduction of TikTok that has allowed Francesca to give the world another perspective on her father, she said. “People love seeing that side of him.”

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☆ Diners who let their kids run wild are being charged extra at a Georgia restaurant – and people have views
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A restaurant in Georgia makes diners pay a surcharge if they're "unable to parent." AdvertisementAdvertisementA Georgia restaurant that charges diners a fee if their kids don't behave well is sparking debate online. A Reddit user posted a photo of the menu alongside the caption: "This restaurant charges you extra for bad parenting." AdvertisementAdvertisementRestaurant surcharges are being increasingly scrutinized by diners, who question why they're being asked to pay extra for things that should be incorporated into menu prices. Some restaurants add extra security charges, contributions towards staff's health insurance, card fees, or vague charges like "administrative fees."

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