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☆ Some young people are finding out about Monica Lewinsky for the first time — and they're in awe
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Monica Lewinsky is the face of Reformation's new workwear line, which dropped on Tuesday. "Monica Lewinsky was simply born in the wrong generation," Aubrey Strobel said in her reaction video to the Reformation campaign. "No secret how dirty Monica Lewinsky was done by society, specifically her generation and the generation before her." Advertisement"Coming into 50 was great," Lewinsky told Elle magazine in an interview promoting the Reformation campaign. Representatives for Monica Lewinsky did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Business Insider.

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☆ Billionaires and A-listers pay me to plan their luxury vacations. For $150,000 a year, I get them into the best restaurants and hotels in the world.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jaclyn Sienna India, the founder of the luxury travel concierge Sienna Charles. I wanted to take that elegance, knowledge, and personal service I learned in the restaurant and bring it to travel. Faking it until I made itI started my own travel concierge, Sienna Charles, 16 years ago. Before it had a name, we definitely had been practicing quiet luxury travel and hospitality. Sienna Charles specializes in "quiet luxury" travel.

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☆ A millennial relocated for a job and was laid off 3 months later. Now, she's questioning why she was hired in the first place.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Gabrielle Dawson was laid off from her job at a Michigan news station on February 13. Dawson said she was confused about why her job was cut, as she'd only been hired three months prior. She added that management knew she relocated for the job, making the layoff even more surprising. AdvertisementA millennial who worked for a Michigan news station owned by Paramount Global said she was laid off three months after she moved to take the job. On February 13, Gabrielle Dawson recorded the moment a general manager told her that layoffs were impacting her role.

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☆ A millennial bought a $2,950 vintage truck and built a whimsical wood cabin on top of it. She's lived there for 5 years — and loves it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-19 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

However, Kai said the goal is still to move the truck permanently onto land she owns. The house truck is road-legal, Kai said. Trish BromleyOne of Kai's most common questions is whether the house truck is "road-legal." While it is possible to drive the house truck, Kai said they don't do it often because of the cost of fuel and how attention-grabbing it is. But the ultimate goal is to eventually buy a plot of land where she and Ben can park the house truck full-time.

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☆ Dunkin' debuted a limited-edition menu featuring Ben Affleck's go-to order. Here are the 6 items, ranked from worst to best.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-12 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

The "DunKings" menu has six items, three of which are iced beverages. The complete "DunKings" menu. Maria Noyen/Business InsiderAffleck and Dunkin' Donuts' menu features three iced beverages: the Hazelnut Heartthrob Iced Coffee, the Mixed Berry Beats Dunkin' Refresher, and the DunKings Iced Coffee, described as the actor's "go-to order." The menu also features a hot version of the Hazelnut Heartthrob coffee and two food items: the Everything Encore Breakfast Sandwich and an assortment of three DunKings Munchkins. I ordered the entire menu in NYC, which totaled $17.37, and ranked each item from worst to best.

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☆ Unemployed Gen Zer Shared Her Frustration With the Job Market on TikTok
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A college-educated Gen Zer struggling to find a minimum-wage job shared her frustration in a viral video. Santos, who is based in Brooklyn, NYC, told Business Insider that she was working as a nanny until she lost her job in November 2023. AdvertisementAfter sharing her struggle on TikTok, Santos learned she's not aloneSantos made her now-viral video the day she went job-hunting in person. "Everyone's in the same position, whether they studied business, whether they studied marketing or anything else. She's now receiving job offers from strangersSantos said she's received job offers and opportunities from strangers who have seen her teary video.

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☆ The most memorable outfits in the history of the Super Bowl halftime show
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Since Michael Jackson headlined in 1993, style has been a focal point of the Super Bowl halftime show. Take a look back at the best Super Bowl halftime show costumes in history. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Since the 1990s, some of the biggest names in music have performed wild halftime shows, made even more memorable by their outfits and costumes. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ 6 celebrity looks from the 2024 Grammys that missed the mark — sorry
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Celebrities made a splash at the 2024 Grammys in Los Angeles on Sunday. Some pulled off daring looks, while others didn't quite hit the mark with their outfits. Here are six celebrity looks from the music awards show that stood out for the wrong reasons. AdvertisementThe 2024 Grammy Awards took place in Los Angeles on Sunday, bringing together entertainment legends for an evening celebrating music. Here are six Grammy Awards red-carpet looks that missed the mark, in our opinion.

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☆ King Charles diagnosed with cancer shortly after undergoing a prostate procedure
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Maria Noyen | Mia De Graaf | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The diagnosis came after the British monarch underwent treatment for an enlarged prostate in January. In a statement shared with Business Insider, the palace did not disclose Charles' form of cancer but said that the health issue was discovered while the UK royal was undergoing his prostate procedure. On January 17, the palace announced that Charles had an enlarged prostate and would be undergoing a "corrective procedure" later in the month. It's fairly common to detect cancer during an enlarged prostate procedure, Brahmbhatt told BI. Brahmbhatt said procedures to treat an enlarged prostate can reveal cancers of the prostate, penis, testicles, bladder, or kidneys.

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☆ The best-dressed couples at the 2024 Grammys
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Maria Noyen | Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The 2024 Grammy Awards took place in Los Angeles on Sunday. Many A-list couples made the prestigious music award show a stylish date night. AdvertisementThe 2024 Grammy Awards, hosted for the fourth year in a row by Trevor Noah, took place in Los Angeles on Sunday. Among the star-studded guests were a few high-profile couples making stylish joint appearances on the red carpet. From John Legend and Chrissy Teigen to Suleika Jaouad and Jon Batiste, here are some of the best-dressed couples at the 2024 Grammys.

Persons: John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, Heidi Klum, —, Trevor Noah, Jaouad, Jon Batiste Organizations: Service Locations: Los Angeles

☆ The best-dressed celebrities at the 2024 Grammys
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The 2024 Grammys, hosted by Trevor Noah, took place on Sunday in Los Angeles. Dua Lipa wore a Courr è ges silver gown with a plunging neckline and Tiffany jewelry. ges silver gown with a plunging neckline and Tiffany jewelry. Many celebrities, from Miley Cyrus to Dua Lipa, turned out in their best and boldest looks. Here were the best-dressed celebrities at the 2024 Grammys.

Persons: Trevor Noah, Dua Lipa, Tiffany, Boygenius, Thom Browne, —, Miley Cyrus Organizations: Service Locations: Los Angeles, Dua, Dua Lipa

☆ The most daring looks celebrities wore at the 2024 Grammys
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-04 | by ( Maria Noyen | Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The 2024 Grammy Awards took place in Los Angeles on Sunday. Celebrities like Dua Lipa and Laverne Cox wore some of the boldest outfits on the red carpet. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe 66th Annual Grammy Awards brought together the biggest names in entertainment in Los Angeles on Sunday. Here are some of the most daring looks at the 2024 Grammys.

Persons: Trevor Noah, Laverne Cox, — Organizations: Sunday, Service Locations: Los Angeles, Dua

☆ A German millennial who moved to NYC left behind a healthy work-life balance to 'hustle' 7 days a week. She has no regrets.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Lena Frechen, 27, moved to NYC from Cologne, Germany, in March 2022. Frechen now works seven days a week with only 10 days of PTO, but she has no regrets about moving. "'Oh my God, let's see what you think about New York,'" Frechen, 27, recalled him saying. NYC work culture isn't for everyone, but it is for 'entrepreneurs,' she saysFrechen only realized she'd adapted to her new work-life balance on her first birthday in NYC. Courtesy of Lena FrechenAccording to Frechen, NYC is perfect for entrepreneurs, which she didn't know she wanted to be until she moved.

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☆ 14 photos show how Sofia Richie evolved into the ultimate quiet luxury icon
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Sofia Richie Grainge is expecting her first child with her husband, Elliot Grainge. She'll likely approach maternity style with the quiet luxury aesthetic she's become known for. But it took years for Richie Grainge to become synonymous with quiet luxury. AdvertisementIf quiet luxury had a poster child, it would be Sofia Richie Grainge. Here are photos that show how she evolved into the ultimate quiet luxury icon.

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☆ Castle Owners Who Aren't Royal Open up About Their Unique Properties
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A dad built his son three castles in the Adirondack Mountains, and they're now open to guests. Highlands Castle, the largest mini-castle on the estate, sleeps up to eight guests. Courtesy of Highlands CastleIn the late 1970s, John Lavender II told his 3-year-old son Jason that he'd build him a castle one day. He told BI he made his son the promise when he was newly divorced and figuring out his next steps. But after he suffered an accident in 2010, he and his wife, Yvonne, decided to open their castles to guests.

Persons: John Lavender II, Jason, he'd, Lavender, Yvonne Locations: Highlands

☆ Is your passport too damaged for travel? Here are 11 reasons it could be, and how to avoid them.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Determining if a passport is too damaged for travel often comes down to the opinion of a border authority. "Some tourist attractions will have their own 'passport stamp,' but since these are not official government agencies, they could invalidate your passport," Diehl said. Loose bindings and frayed edges are common reasons a passport is deemed too damaged for travel. "Authorities may question the authenticity of a damaged passport," he said, which could cause them to "detain you or send you home." Keeping your passport in good condition is keyDiehl said that the easiest way to avoid being turned away at the airport for having a damaged passport is to keep it safe.

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☆ 8 loud luxury items sold by designer brands that people actually buy
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-25 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

But not everyone is sold, as designer brands are still selling some wild, loud luxury items. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementQuiet luxury might be one of the year's biggest shopping trends, but that doesn't mean everyone is sold on it. More than a few designer brands are still marketing loud luxury items that scream, "This product is expensive," proving there are still consumers who love being bougie and aren't afraid to show it. From logo-heavy kitchenware that costs nearly $1,000 to customized paper envelopes retailing at over $100, here are eight loud luxury items from designers that people are buying.

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☆ A passenger on the 9-month cruise lists things about cruises he finds bizarre, including a rubber duck scavenger hunt
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewOne of the most popular characters aboard Royal Caribbean's nine-month-long Ultimate World Cruise is about to disembark — but before doing so, he shared a list of things about cruise culture he finds bizarre. In the case of the Ultimate World Cruise, Sebastian said that title has been given to none other than Whoopi Goldberg. According to Cruising Ducks, the rubber duck scavenger hunt started in 2018 when a 10-year-old passenger on the Carnival Breeze cruise hid 50 ducks aboard the ship. The fad became so popular that there are now entire Facebook groups dedicated to sharing photos of rubber ducks discovered on cruises and their hiding places. "Let me tell you, they are not shy about sucking the whole pool down right into the ocean and then sucking up some new water," Sebastian added.

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☆ 11 of the most daring looks celebrities have worn to Paris Fashion Week so far
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-22 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Celebrities are flocking to France in style for Paris Fashion Week 2024. Many stars have worn daring looks for the fashion event so far. "Euphoria" stars Zendaya and Hunter Schafer wore Schiaparelli looks with bold features. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementParis Fashion Week is back, bringing together stars from all corners of the entertainment and fashion industries.

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☆ Flight attendants share their unfiltered thoughts on parents who fly with babies in business class
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Business Insider previously spoke to moms who swear that flying business class with their babies is worth every extra penny. But what do flight attendants make of babies in business class? AdvertisementBI spoke to two flight attendants who shared their unfiltered thoughts on the hotly debated practice and whether it's worth it. The flight attendants see why some parents only fly business class with their babiesBoth flight attendants said they understand why parents with infants who can afford it would opt to fly in business class. "In business class, we have a lot less people to cater to and you are paying for more of an experience.

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☆ Kate Middleton and King Charles' candid hospital announcements reveal how much the royal family has changed
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-18 | by ( Maria Noyen | Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewKensington Palace and Buckingham Palace alerted the public Wednesday that Kate Middleton and King Charles III are dealing with separate health conditions. The announcements' swift timing and candid nature are a sharp departure from the monarchy's usual approach to sharing major health updates. Kate Middleton during the opening of Evelina London's new children's day surgery unit on December 5, 2023, in London. Related storiesSchiffer said the news would've inevitably resulted in another royal PR disaster if the palace had kept Kate or Charles' condition private. As an example, Schiffer referenced the palace's vague health announcements during Queen Elizabeth II's final years.

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☆ Kate Middleton will be hospitalized for up to 2 weeks after surgery, Kensington Palace announces
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Kelly Mclaughlin | Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Read previewKate Middleton, The Princess of Wales, will be sidelined for at least 10 days after having abdominal surgery, Kensington Palace announced on Instagram on Wednesday. Kensington Palace said the surgery was planned and happened on Tuesday. Advertisement"Kensington Palace will, therefore, only provide updates on Her Royal Highness' progress when there is significant new information to share," the statement said. Kensington Palace didn't provide additional comment to Business Insider. Advertisement"The Princess of Wales wishes to apologize to all those concerned for the fact that she has to postpone her upcoming engagements," Kensington Palace said.

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☆ I was in a reading slump for years, but treating my phone like an e-reader changed the game
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

When travel circumstances forced me to buy a book on my phone, the game changed. AdvertisementApple Books tracks your reading streaks and lets you input a reading goal. Treating my phone like an e-reader has also made it less of a distractionReading on an iPhone isn't perfect by any means. For the first time in a long time, I'm reading books from front to back again. My phone is not just a phone anymore — it's a library.

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☆ 20 red-carpet looks that have missed the mark in 2024 so far — sorry
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-16 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Some celebrities have pulled off daring looks, while others wore outfits that fell flat. Here are the celebrity looks that have missed the mark this year. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. While some pulled off popular fashion trends and daring looks, several outfits didn't quite hit the mark. With the Oscars, Grammys, Met Gala, and more events around the corner, Business Insider is keeping track of celebrity red-carpet looks that we think missed the mark.

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☆ The best red-carpet looks celebrities have worn in 2024 so far
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-14 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Red-carpet season is in full swing following the 2024 Golden Globes and Governors Awards. The best-dressed celebrities are reinventing hot trends and paying tribute to on-screen characters. Here are the best red-carpet looks celebrities have worn this year — so far. AdvertisementA new year means a new chance for celebrities to make a mark on the red carpet. But a select few pull it off, which is why we're keeping track of the best-dressed celebrities on the red carpet this year.

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