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Stephanie Machado
Stephanie is a dynamic and creative content creator. She specializes in video creation, social media marketing, content creation and writing. You can find her work featured on sites like Disney …
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Alton Northup
Alton Northup is a rising junior at Kent State University, where he majors in journalism. Currently, he is a reporting intern at The Chautauqua Daily. He recently covered the crisis …
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Farah Faye
Brooklyn-based writer. Seeking new & exciting projects that get me home by 10pm. Lover of nachos & the Sopranos.
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Katharine Reid (She/Her)
I’m an Ontario-based freelance writer, editor and communications professional. My specialty is using storytelling to distill complex content and raise awareness and support for the wonderful organizations I seek to …
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In June, the NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley sounded off about name, image, and likeness and transfer rules that he thinks have "ruined college sports" for most athletes. Barkley expressed his frustrations on OutKick's "Don't @ Me With Dan Dakich" podcast, saying that many schools may "go under" trying …
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Educating workplaces about AI will lead to better outcomes, say business leaders
By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Artificial intelligence is virtually everywhere now. Companies are recognizing that they need to adopt the …
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My name was unusual when I was a kid. Now it's more common, but the way I spell it is still rare.
By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time. Growing up, my name — Courtenay — was usually the most difficult in my class. Teachers would pause and stumble on it, and no one knew how to pronounce it …
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Inside the relationship of billionaire venture capitalist Josh Kushner and model Karlie Kloss, the power couple with unconventional ties to Trump
Josh Kushner, 38, founded a venture capital firm called Thrive Capital in 2009 that helped make him a billionaire. Thrive Capital has made some of its biggest investments in tech startups like grocery delivery service Instacart, stock-trading app Robinhood, and insurance company Lemonade, according to PitchBook. Because of his investments, …
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Brands aren't hurt by advertising on hard news, a new report finds
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'All That' star Lori Beth Denberg says Nickelodeon's Dan Schneider showed her porn, initiated phone sex, and lashed out on set
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Waste-management facilities are using AI to turn trash into recycled treasure
• Millions of recyclable materials are put into incorrect waste streams every year. • The UK startup Greyparrot uses AI to help mitigate environmental harm from improper waste disposal. • This article is part of "Build IT," a series about digital tech trends disrupting industries. The proverbial "reduce, reuse, and …
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AI has entered the workplace. 3 industry leaders discuss how businesses can embrace it.
By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Artificial intelligence has become a centerpiece of conversation in almost every industry. As the new …
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20 private-equity firms making big moves in sports, from investing in NBA teams to women's and youth sports
Apollo owns Yahoo and is reportedly eyeing a bid for sports broadcaster Paramount Apollo Global Management, a major player with nearly $76 billion in assets under management through its PE funds, holds key investments in the media and sports world, most notably Yahoo, which it acquired in 2021. Last year, …
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The life of a sports banker
By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time. When the biggest sports deals in the world happen, teams' buyers are typically the ones in the headlines. Whispering in the ears of the billionaires and celebrities doing the buying, …
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The mysterious life of Melania Trump, a former supermodel who is the subject of fashion scandals and bizarre conspiracy theories
Melania Trump was born in Slovenia in 1970, making her the only first lady to have been born outside the US. The other first lady born outside the US was Louisa Catherine Johnson, the wife of John Quincy Adams. She was born in England, though her father was an American …
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When billionaires want to buy a sports team, they call these bankers at Goldman Sachs, Inner Circle Sports, and more
Carey has worked on roughly three dozen transactions for professional sports stadiums since he started his career — including sales of legendary venues like MetLife Stadium in Rutherford, New Jersey — earning him a reputation as the banking industry's "guru of stadium financing," as Bloomberg described him in 2015. Alongside …
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I got severe acne after falling sick from appendicitis. The experience inspired me to start a plant-based-skincare company.
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While some companies are cutting the CMO role, Gen Z marketers still strive for the top job
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Passion and purpose inspire Brazilian chefs to serve authentic cuisines like the Carnival-favorite dishes feijoada and coxinha
• Chefs say Rio de Janeiro's culinary scene is popular at Carnival but deserves recognition year-round. • The Brazilian chefs Leticia Schwartz and Luiza Souza shared their favorite dishes, including feijoada. • This article is part of "Festivals of Flavor," a series celebrating Latin festival cuisines. Leticia Schwartz, a Rio …
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I read my grandparents' love letters from the 1920s. It was a gift to see how their relationship began.
• I found my grandparents' love letters when cleaning out their house. • Reading them gave me insight into what dating was like 100 years ago. • Some facets of life in the 1920s are still relatable today, like selfies and mail-order catalogs. When my 89-year-old grandmother moved out of …
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I've been to 107 countries. Italy and Mexico are great, but these 5 underrated destinations should be on your travel radar.
I was immediately captivated by the fairy-tale appearance of Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia. Walking the cobblestoned streets within the fortress-like walls of the old city transported me back to medieval times. The city is small enough to explore on foot, and there's plenty to entertain history and architecture …
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AI is helping fragrance companies unlock the sensational possibilities of smell
This article is part of " ," a series about digital tech trends disrupting industries. Smell is perhaps the most powerful human sense. Think about the scent of fresh lavender or an evergreen forest; these might bring you peace or remind you of something unpleasant. Either way, you don't have …
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Read the letters that celebrities including James Marsden, Alan Thicke, and Rider Strong wrote supporting the acting coach charged with sexually abusing Drake Bell
Actor James Marsden said that he "couldn't breathe" when he learned of Peck's arrest. James Marsden's letter to the judge in support of Brian Peck. Marsden said that he was a "close friend" of Peck's and they met through a mutual actor acquaintance. In his letter, Marsden credited Peck with …
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Quince vs. Quince: A Michelin-starred restaurant says a startup stole its name and is ruining its reputation
When Lindsay Tusk checked her inbox in January, she felt like the wind had been knocked out of her. She'd gotten an email from "Quince" — the name of the three-Michelin-starred restaurant she and her husband, Michael, had founded in San Francisco in 2003. It announced the launch of a …
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I brought my 73-year-old mother-in-law to Nashville. I was worried about the city's party reputation, but we found many ways to have fun.
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Stars including James Marsden and Alan Thicke wrote letters of support for the acting coach charged with sexually abusing a 15-year-old Drake Bell, according to new documentary
By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time. When 18-year-old Drake Bell arrived at Brian Peck's sentencing in October 2004, he didn't expect the courtroom to be packed with people supporting Peck. "His entire side of the courtroom …
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I unfollowed all momfluencers on social media. They were making me feel like a bad mom.
Momfluencers are turning their followers into customers, in what the Center on Digital Culture and Society at Penn's Annenberg School for Communication calls a multimillion-dollar industry. One that often involves aspirational bread-making and happily nurturing many neutrally-clad "littles," all with a smile and the impression of ease. That parenting is …
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Emergency dispatchers are using AI and cloud-based tools to help those in need faster
• Emergency-response centers are using AI to improve and streamline services like live translation. • Better tech could help workers prioritize calls, avoid logistical issues, and catch crucial details. • This article is part of "Build IT," a series about digital tech trends disrupting industries. Raquel Lewandowski has been working …
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Deleting social media and shopping apps from my smartphone has saved me thousands of dollars. I also sleep better at night.
I hate my smartphone with a fiery passion. I regularly fantasize about cancelling my cell service altogether and getting a cordless phone for the landline that inexplicably comes with my internet and cable package.
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Former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell speaks out about being sexually abused as a 15-year-old child actor
• The "Drake & Josh" star Drake Bell says a Nickelodeon dialogue coach sexually abused him when he was 15. • The coach, Brian Peck, was sentenced to 16 months in prison in 2004 over child-sexual-abuse charges. • Bell is sharing his story publicly for the first time in "Quiet …
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Everyday Shorts: bermuda casual, confortável e tecnológica
Criado para ser uma peça-chave nas produções, o Everyday Shorts combina facilmente com as camisetas da Insider. Para um look mais despojado e casual, para uma saída com os amigos, por exemplo, uma dica é usar o short na cor nori green com a Oversized T-Shirt na tonalidade off-white. Para …
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I have Tourette syndrome. It took me 20 years to get a diagnosis.
• I started having tics when I was 7 years old. • At first, doctors dismissed my mom's concerns as me just being a kid. • Tourette syndrome can't be cured, but I want to have more control over my tics. I’m sitting in a chair across from my psychologist. …
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Duke's 3-year fraud investigation into Dan Ariely has ended, and the star professor still has a job. Does he want it?
For years, the Duke professor Dan Ariely was at the top of his game. He published seven best-selling books about cheating and irrationality, landed speaking gigs with Google, and sold his own set of cards: Dan Ariely's Irrational Game. He even inspired a TV show, "The Irrational," on NBC, with …