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• All the 'Queen Charlotte' references in 'Bridgerton' season 3

  20-05-2024 14:24
  
  Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel) in "Bridgerton" season three and young Queen Charlotte (India Amarteifio) in "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story."Liam Daniel / NetflixWarning: Spoilers ahead for "Bridgerton" season three, part one."Bridgerton" season three has some callbacks to the events of "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story."Here are the most important "Queen Charlotte" references in "Bridgerton" season three, part one.The latest season of "Bridgerton" includes a few callbacks t
  
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• How to log into Peacock on a computer or mobile device, and what to do if you can't log in

  11-06-2024 16:35
  
  The Peacock login process is simple, though you could run into a few potential issues.Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesPeacock is NBCUniversal's streaming service, so it's home to popular TV shows like "The Office" and Universal movies like the "Jurassic Park" franchise. It's one of our picks for the best streaming services you can subscribe to, especially if you're a fan of NBC's programs. But before you can start watching TV and movies, you must log into the app or websi
  
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• 'Best WWDC Ever': Wall Street is pumped up over Apple's AI game plan

  11-06-2024 16:35
  
  Apple Intelligence at Apple WWDC 2024AppleWall Street was definitely impressed by Apple's WWDC event on Monday.The integration of OpenAI, a more conversational Siri, and an emphasis on privacy were key highlights.Analysts predict AI features will drive significant upgrade cycles for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 17.Apple's unveiling of its artificial intelligence capabilities at WWDC on Monday failed to impress investors as the stock fell 2%, but it did impress Wall Street in a big way.A more convers
  
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• My group of 12 paid $35,000 for an all-inclusive week in a huge villa. Our multigenerational trip was an excellent value.

  11-06-2024 16:34
  
  We all loved the trip and are planning another vacation for next year.David MorrisMy group of 12 stayed at a villa in the Four Seasons Tamarindo for $35,000 for a week. We booked a massive, multilevel villa that fits up to 15 guests and it was beautiful. Our amazing stay came with a 24-hour staff, plus all of our food and non-alcoholic beverages.When planning a multigenerational trip with 11 other people, I knew I wanted to head somewhere warm.After a bit of research, I set my sites on
  
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• I tried instant oatmeal from 6 brands, including Trader Joe's and Quaker. The best one was a hit with me and my kids.

  11-06-2024 16:33
  
  I tried instant oatmeal in maple-and-brown-sugar flavors from Bob's Red Mill, McCann's, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods 365, Kodiak, and Quaker. Ted BergI tried oatmeal from Bob's Red Mill, McCann's, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods 365, Kodiak, & Quaker. My family didn't like the Kodiak instant oatmeal, nor did we love McCann's Irish oatmeal. The Bob's Red Mill instant oatmeal was the unanimous favorite for me and my kids. Instant oatmeal can make for a great quick breakfast, with fi
  
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• I weighed 420 pounds and had no moderation when it came to food. I lost half my weight with diet and exercise.

  11-06-2024 16:21
  
  Comedian Ian Karmel lost 220 pounds through diet and exercise alone.Courtesy of Ian KarmelIan Karmel is a comedian who has appeared on Netflix and The Late Late Show.He lost 220 pounds through diet and exercise alone.He says he's realized we need more compassion and nuance while talking about weight.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ian Karmel, who wrote "T-Shirt Swim Club: Stories from being fat in a world of thin people," along with his sister, Alisa Karmel. It has been edi
  
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• Interior designers reveal 13 things worth splurging on in your living room

  11-06-2024 16:19
  
  Your living room can be comfortable and stylish.emmaduckworth/Getty Images
  We asked three interior designers to share which living-room items are worth splurging on.
  They said that you should invest in a quality sofa, as it's the main piece of furniture in the room.
  The experts also said window treatments deserve a splurge because they pull a room together.
  Though we all love to save money when it comes to decorating our homes, there are some pieces that are worth spending a little more on, acco
  
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• Elon Musk is going to try courting advertisers. Again.

  11-06-2024 16:13
  
  Elon Musk has a contentious relationship with advertisers. He might be trying to make nice at a conference next week.Apu Gomes/Getty ImagesElon Musk, who has a ... complicated relationship with advertisers, is going to appear at a big ad conference.It's pretty standard for tech companies to court advertisers at the Cannes Lions event in France.But Musk and his company skipped last year's event.Last fall Elon Musk told advertisers to go fuck themselves.Maybe he has a different message now: The ma
  
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• I moved from the US to Barcelona. Here are 11 things that surprised me most.

  11-06-2024 16:12
  
  I moved from Los Angeles to Barcelona, Spain.Jordan Mautner
  I traveled to Europe frequently while living in LA, so I decided to move abroad and settle in Spain.
  Barcelona is beautiful, and I was surprised by some of the holiday traditions the city partakes in.
  I also wasn't expecting some eating customs, like sandwiches for breakfast and 9 p.m. dinners.
  After years of visiting Europe from LA, I took the plunge and relocated to Barcelona in 2020.Spain is experiencing some of its highest tourism n
  
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• A new book about 'The Apprentice' tells us what Trump thinks about Taylor Swift

  11-06-2024 16:00
  
  Pop star Taylor Swift (left) and former President Donald Trump (right).Andre Dias Nobre/AFP via Getty Images; Joe Raedle via Getty ImagesTaylor Swift endorsed Joe Biden in 2020, but Donald Trump is stilla Swift fan."I think she's very beautiful, actually, unusually beautiful!" Trump said about her in an interview in November.Trump's quote is slated to appear in a forthcoming book about "The Apprentice."Donald Trump is a Swiftie.Well, sort of.The former president fawned over Taylor Swif
  
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• Getting drunk, using both armrests, and standing up during turbulence are among the most annoying things you can do on a plane, a pollster found

  11-06-2024 15:49
  
  A woman on a plane.Milko/Getty ImagesYouGov polled over 1,000 people about some of the most annoying common behaviors on planes.According to YouGov, letting your kids play in the aisle was the least acceptable of 30 options.That was closely followed by getting drunk and standing up during turbulence.If you want a harmonious plane journey, best not let your kids play in the aisle, get drunk, or watch a movie without headphones, an online survey from pollster YouGov found.YouGov questioned 1,152 A
  
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• Peacock streaming: Pricing, plans, and how to sign up

  11-06-2024 15:46
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn morePeacock plans range from $6 to $12 a month.PeacockPeacock is the streaming home for NBCUniversal movies and shows, making it the only subscription service with access to new Universal films like "Night Swim," original series like "Apples Never Fall," and classic sitcoms like "The Office." With a starting price of just $6 a month, it's also one of the best streaming services for budget shoppers, especiall
  
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• Stock market today: US stocks dip as 2-day Fed meeting kicks off

  11-06-2024 15:40
  
  U.S. Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell speaks at a news conference at the headquarters of the Federal Reserve on December 13, 2023 in Washington, DC. The Federal Reserve announced today that interest rates will remain unchanged.Win McNamee/Getty ImagesStock markets slipped as investors prepare for the Fed's June policy meeting.The FOMC meeting will end Wednesday, and will help determine where interest rates are going.May CPI will also release on Wednesday, offering more rate insight.U
  
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• The cast of 'Perfect Match' season 2: Where are they now?

  11-06-2024 15:38
  
  Kaz Bishop, Micah Lussier, Harry Jowsey and Jessica Vestal in "Perfect Match" season two.Courtesy of NetflixThe first six episodes of "Perfect Match" season two are out on Netflix.So far, 18 reality stars have entered the house looking for love.Here's an update on the status of the current couples and other contestants."Perfect Match" season two has created several couples so far but it is not looking like many have survived the aftermath.In the series, Netflix brings contestants together f
  
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• How 'X Factor' judge Simon Cowell wound up broke and living with his parents at 30 — then became a music mogul and TV star

  11-06-2024 15:06
  
  Simon Cowell with One Direction, his most successful boy band.Getty ImagesSimon Cowell ended up broke at the age of 30, but rebounded to become a TV star and music tycoon.The "America's Got Talent" and "The X Factor" celebrity told the story on a new podcast.Cowell compared smartphones to toasters and regretted not owning the rights to the One Direction name.Simon Cowell went from a broke 30-year-old living with his parents to a music mogul and TV star. He shared his comeback story, co
  
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• Russia is patrolling the Black Sea with submarines after its surface fleet got walloped, Ukraine says

  11-06-2024 14:59
  
  Two Russian submarines in military exercises at the Peter the Great Gulf off the city of Vladivostok, Russia, on September 5, 2022.KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty ImagesRussia is using four submarines to monitor the Black Sea, a Ukrainian official told national TV.Dmitry Pletenchuk said three were cruise missile carriers and that two "periodically" go to sea.Russia has ramped up the pace of its subs production, with one type worrying NATO officials.Russia has started using submar
  
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• I spent $650 a night to stay at a Waldorf Astoria hotel in Rome with my daughter. The incredible views weren't even the best part.

  11-06-2024 14:27
  
  My daughter and I stayed at the Rome Cavalieri for four nights.Julia DiPreteI paid about $2,600 to stay with my daughter at the Rome Cavalieri for four nights.We were impressed by the great amenities and delicious meals at the hotel.Our room featured a king-size bed and a large balcony overlooking the grounds.For spring break this year, I took my 9-year-old daughter to Rome for four nights as part of a bigger trip to Italy. I decided we deserved a major splurge and booked a deluxe room with a pa
  
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• Apple wants to put a friendlier spin on artificial intelligence, but many users could miss out

  11-06-2024 14:26
  
  Apple WWDC 2024AppleThis post originally appeared in the Insider Today newsletter.You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here.Hi there! If you've ever thought of booking a cruise, we've got a rundown on the cruise line that's right for you.In today's big story, we're looking at all the takeaways from Apple's big event, including its friendlier spin on artificial intelligence.What's on deck:Markets: Inside the Point72 intern program that's the first step toward potentially becomi
  
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• OpenAI's Apple deal might actually be good for Microsoft too

  11-06-2024 14:12
  
  OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Microsoft's Satya Nadella at OpenAI's developer conference.Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesOpenAI's partnership with Apple is now official after Monday's WWDC keynote.The lucrative deal cements OpenAI's place at the center of the AI revolution.The deal could also be good news for Microsoft, OpenAI's biggest backer.When reports first emerged that OpenAI had secured a partnership with Apple, it was rumored to have raised the eyebrows of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.Microsoft i
  
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• TikToker Miranda Derrick says she has received death threats over 'Dancing for the Devil'

  11-06-2024 14:07
  
  Miranda Derrick at the 2022 YouTube Streamy Awards.Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesTikTok dancer Miranda Derrick says she has received death threats over Netflix's "Dancing for the Devil."The documentary raises concerns about Derrick's involvement with the Shekinah Church.The content creator said "Dancing for the Devil" has also damaged her relationship with her family.TikTok dancer Miranda Derrick said she and her husband, James Derrick, have been sent death threats as a result of Netflix's "Danc
  
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• China just showed how easily one of its massive drills around Taiwan could escalate into something worse

  11-06-2024 13:47
  
  A screen grab captured from a video shows the Chinese People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theater Command launching large-scale joint military exercises around Taiwan with naval vessels and military aircraft in China on May 24, 2024.Feng Hao/PLA/China Military/Anadolu via Getty ImagesChina conducted massive drills around Taiwan last month, surrounding the island.It demonstrated how easily China can launch a drill with little to no warning.These exercises could easily escalate.Last month, China co
  
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• Tesla appears to be ramping up hiring again

  11-06-2024 13:31
  
  Tesla's supercharger team was the biggest casualty of the company's sweeping layoffs.Smith Collection/Gado/Getty ImagesTesla appears to be ramping up hiring again after Elon Musk's brutal layoffs.The automaker is advertising for a host of roles. Tesla previously cut all but 3 of its 3,400 job listings in North America after layoffs.Tesla appears to be ramping up hiring again, nearly two months after Elon Musk kicked off mass layoffs.The automaker previously reduced the number of availa
  
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• What you should do if a fellow passenger on a plane insists you switch seats, according to travel experts

  11-06-2024 13:13
  
  TikTokers are debating over when and when not to switch seats with fellow passengers on a plane. Anchiy/Getty ImagesSocial media is buzzing with a debate over switching seats on planes.Travel experts said passengers sometimes have legitimate reasons to ask for swaps.But ultimately, everyone is entitled to say "no", they said. You may like to think you'd always be the kind of person who would offer their seat to a family on a plane so they can all sit together.But what if you paid extra
  
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• I became homeless at 17 after I came out. At 40, I'm now stronger for having survived.

  11-06-2024 13:07
  
  The author, not pictured, was a homeless teenager.Fzant/Getty ImagesI came out at 17, and my family didn't accept me, so I became homeless in high school.I survived homelessness, and it taught me I'm strong and don't need to hide who I am.I was also able to find my queer family, helping me get to my 40th birthday.When I was 17 years old, I knew I was queer and started coming out to the people in my life. It was 2001, and my mother took the news badly.The first week of my senior year in high scho
  
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• Tell us if you've had an intimate relationship with a colleague, or you could get fired, oil giant warns staff

  11-06-2024 13:05
  
  BP is tightening its rules on intimate relationships between staff after a scandal involving its now-ex-CEO.SOPA Images/Getty ImagesBP is tightening its rules around office romances for all staff. Workers must now declare any intimate relationship with a colleague, even if there is no conflict of interest.In September, now-ex-CEO Bernard Looney was found to have committed "serious misconduct" over an employee relationship.Last year, BP faced an embarrassing episode when former CEO Bern
  
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• Is Ukraine your top issue? Here's a guide to each 2024 candidate's stance.

  11-06-2024 13:01
  
  Trump and Biden offer starkly different approaches to the war in Ukraine.Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesFor some American voters, US support for Ukraine is a key issue.That's true for those who support aid to Ukraine and for those who believe the US is doing too much.Biden has pledged to continue aid to Ukraine, while Trump wants to swiftly end the war.One of the most defining foreign policy issues of President Joe Biden's tenure has been the war in Ukraine.After Russia launched an invasion of th
  
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• Let's be real, Apple couldn't hype its ChatGPT collab — that would mean conceding it's lost the AI race

  11-06-2024 12:51
  
  Apple CEO Tim Cook.Justin Sullivan via Getty ImagesSam Altman's OpenAI was barely mentioned during Apple's WWDC keynote on Monday. The ChatGPT maker was mentioned for only about 2 minutes in a 100-minute-long presentation.Downplaying the partnership is a smart move, given that Apple is widely seen as a laggard in AI.Tech watchers expecting a sweeping partnership announcement between Apple and OpenAI were probably disappointed on Monday.The Cupertino-based giant unveiled its generative AI st
  
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• Israel news anchor fired after commenting on rescued hostage's appearance: 'Look at her eyebrows, they look better than mine?'

  11-06-2024 12:46
  
  A poster of Noa Argamani in Hostage Square minutes after it was announced that she was rescued from Gaza on June 8, 2024.Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty ImagesAn Israeli news channel fired anchor Lama Tatour over comments on a rescued hostage's appearance.Tatour commented on Instagram about Noa Argamani's post-rescue look after 245 days in captivity.She said Argamani's eyebrows looked better than hers.An Israeli news channel fired an anchor after she made comments on Instagram about the appearance of one
  
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• I live in one of the most expensive US cities for just $1.5K a month. Nonprofit housing stopped me being priced out.

  11-06-2024 12:44
  
  Úrsula Alvarado outside Citizenship and Immigration Services building in Fairfax, Virginia, on November 18, 2023.Courtesy of Úrsula AlvaradoÚrsula Alvarado, a 52-year-old Peruvian-American artist, lost her home when she got divorced.She moved into a studio, but was quickly priced out of Alexandria, Virginia.She applied to a nonprofit community and now pays $1,500 a month for a two-bed apartment.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Úrsul
  
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• Gen Alpha tweens are fueling sales in skincare. It isn't just because they are worried about wrinkles.

  11-06-2024 12:39
  
  Gen Alpha is driving a sales boom in skincare. But why are they buying antiaging products? (stock image)Mariya Borisova/Getty ImagesGen Alpha tweens are driving a surge in skincare sales, spending significantly in Sephora stores.Gen Alphas that BI spoke with weren't convinced antiaging was behind their enthusiasm.But insecurities passed down from millennials and Gen Z are at least part of the story, experts say.Gen Alpha is fueling sales in skincare, with many tweens blowing their pocket mo
  
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