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• Brands back a new masculinity

  13-05-2019 02:00
  Harry’s, Estee Lauder, Wellman, Coty and Freedom beer are among the brands who are backing a drive to address issues around men’s health – and mental health in particular, as UK Mental Health Awareness Week begins.Research...
  
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• I gave my daughter a 'Yes Day' for her birthday. It became a parenting lesson for both of us.

  06-06-2026 20:27 via businessinsider.com
  
  For the author's 7th birthday, they had a "Yes Day" to celebrate.Courtesy of the authorI gave my daughter a "Yes Day" for her 7th birthday.The experience showed me how much kids value being trusted.Saying yes helped my daughter build confidence and independence.Parenting young kids often feels like saying no on repeat.No, not today. No, that's enough. No, maybe later.So for my daughter's 7th birthday, I decided to try something different. I decided to give her a "Yes day" and say yes to whatever
  
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• I'm an American mom. I love the World Cup more than any other sporting event — even the Super Bowl.

  06-06-2026 20:06 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author says the World Cup became more meaningful after she became a parent.Courtesy of the authorMotherhood changed my perspective on the World Cup.The six-week tournament on the global stage creates a tangible connection to heritage.It makes memories and deepens relationships between families and across oceans.It all started with a onesie, as so many parenthood journeys do.The Ipswich Town Tractor Boys gear traveled across the Atlantic before I snuck it onto my then-infant son, just before
  
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• I co-own a vending machine business with my 10-year-old. He's learning tough lessons.

  06-06-2026 20:01 via businessinsider.com
  
  Christina Nicolson's 10-year-old son started his first business with a vending machine.Courtesy of Christina NicolsonChristina Nicolson is the mother of 11-year-old Landon Nicholson. They live in Wellington, Florida.Landon approached her about starting a vending machine business over a year ago.Christina, a business owner herself, shares what it's been like so far.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Christina Nicholson, the mother of Landon Nicholson. It has been edited for len
  
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• I visited 3 European countries in 8 days. The trip went well, but there are a few things I wish I'd done differently.

  06-06-2026 18:41 via businessinsider.com
  
  We had a great time on our recent European trip, but learned a few lessons we'll keep in mind next time.Chrissy CallahanI traveled to the UK, the Netherlands, and France during my recent European vacation.I planned a packed itinerary, and was pleasantly surprised that I fit so much into eight days.That said, I wish I'd booked our hotels sooner and done research into customs and security.Ever since my first trip to France at 18, I've been enamored with Europe.Don't get me wrong, I love exploring
  
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• The movie theater comeback has a new hero: Christopher Nolan

  06-06-2026 18:19 via businessinsider.com
  
  Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" debuts in theaters on July 17.Universal PicturesMovie theaters are on a comeback tour.Gen Z and millennials are driving ticket sales, seeing an average of seven films a year.AMC's CEO said "The Odyssey" had the highest first-day ticket sales of any studio release since 2022.Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" is already breaking records, and it hasn't hit theaters yet.In an X post on Friday, AMC CEO Adam Aron said "The Odyssey" recorded the company's "highest firs
  
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• The state with the highest income isn't New York or California. See the 15 states where people earn the most.

  06-06-2026 17:17 via businessinsider.com
  
  The median income in the US is about $83,000, but some states clear that number by a lot.AerialPerspective Images/Getty ImagesWalletHub ranked states where people have the highest income, using several different measurements.Some states with mega-high earners didn't rank high due their fairly average median incomes.California landed outside of the top 10 as many high earners are leaving the state.The median income in the US is about $83,000 — and you could make more or less than that numbe
  
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• 19 celebrity couples who met their soulmates when they were just teenagers

  06-06-2026 16:05 via businessinsider.com
  
  Knicks star Jalen Brunson met his wife, Ali, when they were in high school.Michael Simon/Getty Images for Moet & ChandonNeither high school relationships nor Hollywood relationships are known for longevity.But these 19 celebrity couples met as teens, and many of them are still together today.Knicks star Jalen Brunson met his wife, Ali, when they were in high school.Even in the most stable environment, it's hard to maintain a relationship that moves from high school to the real world.Now imag
  
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• My father and I started a parking lot clean-up business. It's been 45 years, and my family-run company is still AI-proof.

  06-06-2026 15:47 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author started a small business with his family.Courtesy of Brian WinchAs a kid, Brian Winch helped his father clean parking lots to support their family.Years later, he turned it into a business, and his brothers joined in.Now, he helps others learn about "America's Simplest Business," carrying on his dad's legacy.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Brian Winch, the founder of Clean Lots. The following has been edited for length and clarity.As a young kid, I watched my par
  
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• Chain restaurants are closing hundreds of locations across the US in 2026. See the list.

  06-06-2026 15:28 via businessinsider.com
  
  Wendy's intends to close roughly 5% to 6% of its US footprint this year.Mike Campbell/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesSeveral restaurant chains have shared plans to close locations in 2026.Wendy's planned to close up to 350 US restaurants in the first six months of the year.Pizza Hut said it would shutter 250 US locations in the first half of the year.Some fast-food and fast-casual chains across the US are shrinking their footprints, with several planning to scale back locations in 2026.Restaurant chai
  
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• I tried Guy Fieri's and Gordon Ramsay's 10-minute burger recipes. The best one was easier to make.

  06-06-2026 15:14 via businessinsider.com
  
  We had the ultimate burger showdown with Guy Fieri's and Gordon Ramsay's recipes.Jesse Grant/Getty Images/FOX via Getty ImagesI made both Guy Fieri's and Gordon Ramsay's 10-minute burgers. Fieri's recipe is simpler than Ramsay's, which features far more ingredients. Both burgers tasted delicious, but Fieri's took the top spot in my celebrity-chef showdown.Guy Fieri and Gordon Ramsay both have 10-minute burger recipes, so I decided it was time for a little showdown.Ramsay's bacon cheese
  
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• I delayed buying a new laptop so I could afford my first World Cup trip

  06-06-2026 14:55 via businessinsider.com
  
  Worchihan Zingkhai at a soccer match.Courtesy of Worchihan ZingkhaiWorchihan Zingkhai is a lifelong football fan, but seeing the World Cup in person felt out of reach.He lives in a town in northeast India where salaries are low. He'd been saving up for a new laptop.Instead, he pooled his earnings to afford two World Cup tickets in Atlanta. He has no regrets.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Worchihan Zingkhai, 40, a content creator from a village in Manipur, India. The conver
  
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• I went into credit card debt to buy the Stonewall Inn with my co-owners. We want to honor its past by impacting the future.

  06-06-2026 14:17 via businessinsider.com
  
  Stacy Lentz is a co-owner of The Stonewall Inn.Photo Credit: Marissa FortugnoStacy Lentz has co-owned the Stonewall Inn with three others since 2006.She went into credit card debt to buy the Inn, and has never made much money.Owning it has been the responsibility of a lifetime, and given her purpose, she says.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Stacy Lentz, co-owner of the Stonewall Inn and CEO of the Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative. It has been edited for length and clarit
  
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• After college, I moved from New York to Texas because the South is cheaper. It was the only way to afford my postgrad life.

  06-06-2026 13:47 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author moved to Texas for cheaper housing after college.Courtesy of Brant EckertIn 2023, I graduated into a volatile job market, but thankfully, I landed a job.I was living in New York, with an inordinately high cost of living, which made staying untenable.Moving to Texas, with its much lower cost of living, allowed me to succeed.After graduating with a bachelor's in computer science in 2023, a software company offered me an exciting job that paid $60,000 a year.The catch? I had to move away
  
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• I watched a $500K sci-fi thriller starring AI actors. The movie made me feel something real — for a moment.

  06-06-2026 13:20 via businessinsider.com
  
  Higgsfield AI's film, "Hell Grind," premiered in May at Marché du Film in Cannes.Dan Whateley/Business Insider.Higgsfield AI made a sci-fi action thriller called "Hell Grind" starring AI actors.The movie cost around $500,000 to produce.I went to a screening to see how it held up.For a brief moment toward the midpoint of the AI-generated film "Hell Grind," I caught myself experiencing something unexpected: genuine emotion.As the male lead, Roco, gazed at a photo of his recently kidnapped l
  
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• I typically stay in luxury hotels, but my sister asked me to go to an adult summer camp. I was surprised by how much I loved it.

  06-06-2026 13:12 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author recently went to an adult summer camp with her sister.Courtesy of Alesandra DubinI travel a lot but typically stay in luxury hotels.My sister recently asked me to go to an adult summer camp with her, and I was hesitant. However, I'm so glad I went, and it changed the way I think about "comfort."I'm a luxury travel reviewer, so I've spent years refining my standards for comfort. I've stayed at extraordinary hotels and resorts around the world — properties with the plushest beddin
  
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• The hot woman in that Facebook Marketplace listing might be AI.

  06-06-2026 13:02 via businessinsider.com
  
  The woman in this Facebook Marketplace listing for a Jeep is AI-generated.Rogelio LlamasFacebook Marketplace sellers are using images of women to draw attention to items for sale.There's just one thing: The women aren't real. They're AI-generated.I talked to one seller who said the tactic got him a lot of views, but not necessarily more sales.Let's say you've got a 2013 Jeep Wrangler you want to sell. It's a great car — low mileage, good condition, and a custom-lifted suspension. But there
  
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• AI is reducing hours of work to minutes. Some employees say they're just as busy.

  06-06-2026 13:01 via businessinsider.com
  
  Udit Mehrotra (left), Tanvi Pisal (center), and Priyanka Devi Ramesh (right) say AI is helping them complete some tasks in a fraction of the time.Udit Mehrotra (left), Tanvi Pisal (center), and Priyanka Devi Ramesh (right)Business Insider asked six tech workers which task they're saving the most time on with AI.Some workers said AI has turned tasks that once took hours into minutes.Others said the productivity gains haven't necessarily led to shorter workdays.Ask a tech worker how AI has changed
  
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• I've taken 5 maternity leaves. Some experiences did not go well — but I learned how important it is to have choices.

  06-06-2026 12:33 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author holding her third baby.Courtesy of Alexandra FrostAlexandra Frost is a former teacher who lives in Ohio and has five children.During each pregnancy, she faced logistical challenges due to maternity leave rules.Self-employment gave her more flexibility, but it blurred the lines between work and parental leave.I was 38 weeks pregnant when I stopped being able to walk, at age 28, with my first child of five. I remember the exact moment, standing in a long hallway, where I couldn't race b
  
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• Serena Williams' comeback is huge for peptide bros

  06-06-2026 12:05 via businessinsider.com
  
  On Monday, Serena Williams announced she's coming out of retirement for a wild card doubles match in London next week.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty ImagesSerena Williams is returning to tennis at age 44, with her first pro match the week of June 8.Williams has been open about using a GLP-1 to lose weight, saying it helps her move better.Her comeback is great news for people who believe in peptides for longevity and performance.The GOAT is bounding out of retirement.Tennis great Serena William
  
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• Millions of student-loan borrowers risk facing debt collectors who were penalized for 'misleading' behavior

  06-06-2026 12:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  A partnership with the Education and Treasury Departments brings back private companies to collect on defaulted student loans.SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty ImagesPrivate student-loan collectors penalized for claims of misleading behavior could work with borrowers again.It's part of Trump's transfer of defaulted student loans from the Education Department to the Treasury.It could expose borrowers to high collection fees and repayment challenges.Private companies penalized for their student-loan collect
  
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• A market-beating day-trader says stocks at record highs aren't a reason to sell, but he's wary of one key market signal

  06-06-2026 11:40 via businessinsider.com
  
  Erik Smolinski is a full-time options trader who consistently beats the S&P 500.Erik SmolinskiFull-time trader Erik Smolinski is always watching the markets. Currently, it's in "a weird place."His advice to everyday investors is two-fold. First, don't panic-sell because stocks are at record highs.Next, investors should review what they already own.As a full-time trader, Erik Smolinski is always watching the markets. Lately, he says, conditions have become especially interesting."It's actuall
  
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• 5 people who pivoted into AI jobs — and how they did it

  06-06-2026 11:26 via businessinsider.com
  
  Five workers told Business Insider how they transitioned into AI roles.PixeloneStocker/Getty ImagesAI has become a hiring buzzword, and five employees explained how they added it to their job titles.Two non-technical Microsoft employees said having a humanities background was a strength.One worker transitioned from UX design to AI communications.AI is the buzziest word on the job market — and many workers want to know how to pivot into it.As some technical workers upskill to stay on the cu
  
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• High pay, chaotic scheduling: What it's like working for Uber's AI training arm

  06-06-2026 11:23 via businessinsider.com
  
  Contractors for Uber's AI Solutions business say the pay is good, but getting hours can be challenging.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesUber is getting into white-collar gig work through its AI Solutions business.Four contractors said that the AI training roles pay up to $150 an hour.Getting hours — and keeping the gig — can be challenging, they said.On a May evening, a calendar invite titled "Project Sandbox Kickoff" popped up in the inbox of some AI training contractors who worked for Uber.It
  
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• I refuse to entertain my children all weekend. I'm a single mom with responsibilities, not a cruise director.

  06-06-2026 11:21 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author says it's good for her kids (not shown) to be bored. She tells them to read a book, help with laundry, or get creative.LeManna/Getty ImagesIt often feels like my kids can't handle being bored.I'm a single mom, I don't have the budget or time to pack every minute of downtime with activities. I want my kids to get bored, and then get creative about how they spend their time.I was resting my eyes on a Saturday morning when my son burst into the living room and uttered the dreaded words,
  
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• Billionaires and celebrities are paying more than $10,000 an hour to see the Knicks play in the NBA Finals

  06-06-2026 11:19 via businessinsider.com
  
  Rich, famous, or just plain devoted Knicks fans descended on San Antonio — many of them optinf or private jets.Sarah Stier/Getty ImagesA-listers have spent big to attend the NBA Finals, paying thousands for tickets and more for jets.Traffic spiked at Stinson Municipal Airport, San Antonio's hub for private and business jets.A private jet from New York costs five figures an hour. Seeing the Knicks win? Priceless.Two games into the NBA Finals, billionaires and celebrities are going coast to
  
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• I went to ElevenLabs' NYC pop-up. A robot poured me cold brew before I haggled with an AI shopkeeper.

  06-06-2026 11:18 via businessinsider.com
  
  I got coffee from a robot at the ElevenLabs pop-up. A human was needed to help pour the almond milk.Henry Chandonnet/Business InsiderI went to ElevenLabs' NYC pop-up, where I bartered with an AI voice for a cheaper baseball cap."Our founder is always encouraging us to show, not tell," ElevenLabs' Sam Sklar told Business Insider.Other features, like the coffee-pouring robot, didn't stick the landing.I just learned that I'm not a great haggler.I tried my best to barter with the AI shopkeeper at El
  
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• Fear, greed, and Claude: Meet the day traders vibe coding AI bots to beat the market

  06-06-2026 11:10 via businessinsider.com
  
  Dr. Reid Daitzman, a 79-year-old psychologist and computer programmer, is one of many traders who have turned to AI to gain an edge in the market.Marissa Alper for BIMore day traders are vibe coding their own AI agents to help them beat the market.Investors who used AI and automated tools told BI the tech significantly improved their performance.The tools come with a few limitations, but are fueling a race among traders to get access to AI.Matt C. has been through the wringer, as far as his care
  
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• I shaved my beard because I was worried it made me look older. Perception matters even more in the age of AI.

  06-06-2026 11:08 via businessinsider.com
  
  Israel Garcia, a tech consultant, changed his appearance to better match the image of AI companies.Israel GarciaIsrael Garcia, a tech consultant, changed his appearance to better match the image of AI companies.Garcia said he often faces hiring managers in tech and AI companies who are half his age.Garcia said job seekers should focus on the message they're sending with how they look.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Israel Garcia, theprincipal consultant on digital and AI tr
  
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• Young colon cancer linked to specific fats in ultra-processed foods

  06-06-2026 11:05 via businessinsider.com
  
  New research shows ultraprocessed foods may be driving a specific type of colon cancer that affects young people.Rizky Ade Jonathan/Getty ImagesYoung colon cancer is becoming more common in people under 50.Ultra-processed foods, pesticides, and overuse of antibiotics may all play some role, new research suggests.Researchers and doctors shared their best tips for helping safeguard your gut.It's not the same old colon cancer anymore. Research presented this week at the world's largest cancer confe
  
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