The Coldplay 'kiss cam' situation underlines a lesson I learned as a 15-year-old cheerleader
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The results are in from BI's 'Gen Z stare' reader survey — here's what people said
In an informal survey of 241 Business Insider readers, 59.3% of respondents said they had experienced the "Gen Z stare." See what readers had to say.
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My kids stopped being appreciative of gifts. Now I make them write thank-you notes before they can use them.
My children began to resist writing thank-you notes as they got older. Now I make sure they show gratitude before enjoying their gifts.
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I regret seeing that Coldplay 'kiss cam' video
Chris Martin, why does Coldplay have a "kiss cam," anyway? I'm not sure I want to know about what happened between two adults outside Boston.
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Move over, Aperol — the Hugo Spritz is summer's hottest cocktail
The Hugo Spritz, which combines prosecco and elderflower liqueur, is the must-try cocktail of the summer and a clear successor to the Aperol Spritz.
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Listen up, millennials: We asked 7 Gen Zers what they think about the 'Gen Z stare' debate
Young people appear to be split on the viral "Gen Z stare." Some reject the trend entirely, while others say they've seen it firsthand.
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Getting the 'Gen Z stare?' Maybe you're the problem.
If a young person in customer service is giving you a blank stare, perhaps you're the one who's being unreasonable.
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Fyre Festival's Billy McFarland just sold the brand for $245,300. He still owes his victims $26 million.
"Fyre Festival is just one chapter of my story, and I'm excited to move onto my next one," McFarland said following the sale.
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The GameStop stapler that punctured a Nintendo Switch 2 has sold for $250,000
A GameStop employee damaged a Nintendo Switch 2 with a stapler in June. Now that stapler and other "staplegate" items have sold on eBay for $250,000.
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The ultimate summer status symbol on Wall Street isn't a house in the Hamptons — it's a golf shirt
Finance guys on Wall Street are sizing up each other's golf shirts this summer as they've become the ultimate casual sign of success.
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Gen Z doesn't want to say 'hello' when answering the phone. I'm concerned.
Gen Z is making up its own etiquette rules when it comes to answering the phone. Some of them aren't saying "hello." They want you to first.
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When my 4-year-old named her imaginary friend 'Instagram,' I was mortified. It was a sign I needed to adjust my own screen time.
When my daughter named her imaginary friend after a popular social media app, I knew I had to start limiting my own screen time.
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I've been in an arranged marriage for 18 years. Our relationship works because we see the world differently.
My husband is Gen X, and I'm a millennial whose energy leans toward Gen Z. Our differences are what have made our arranged marriage a success for 18 years.
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Be careful with this feature in iMessage. It almost ruined my life.
My iPhone keeps almost sending random audio recordings to people — and that's my worst nightmare. Here's what I figured out was going on in iMessage.
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This 'Love Island USA' star asked his brother to run his Instagram. Here's what happened next.
"Love Island USA's" Elan Bibas is a standout contestant. He asked his brother to run his socials while he's on TV — and here's what happened next.
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We used ChatGPT as a stylist, and it generated custom lookbooks and color palettes. Human stylists had some thoughts.
Two Business Insider reporters asked ChatGPT to be their virtual stylist. It made some helpful suggestions, but struggled as a personal shopper.
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No one knows how to handle an invite any more: 'We've strayed from the light'
Partiful, Apple Invites, Paperless Post: How online invites became a splintered mess that is leaving hosts and guests in a bind.
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Vintage photos show how people lived, partied, and protested during the 'Summer of Love'
War, drugs, and racial tensions set the stage for the summer of 1967.
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At 14, I chose a high school based on my interests at the time. I regretted it for years.
Where I lived in Europe, you had to choose a high school that focused on certain subjects. For a long time, I thought I'd made the wrong choice.
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6 overrated wedding traditions, according to wedding planners
More couples are saying goodbye to longstanding traditions like white dresses and garter tosses. See what else wedding planners think are overrated.
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The sneaky new friendship divide between millennials and Gen Z
How millennials, Gen Z, and Gen X feel about sharing their location with friends and family is a reflection of how friendships evolve with age.
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'Looksmaxxing' has roots in the toxic online world of incels. So be careful with this new bot on ChatGPT.
"LooksmaxxingGPT" is one of the top custom bots in ChatGPT's "Lifestyle" category. If you upload a photo, it will rate you — and suggest improvements.
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Photos of the first supermarkets show how much grocery shopping has changed in a century
The first grocery stores appeared in the 1920s and '30s. Large and full of products, they changed how Americans shopped for groceries.
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America's most eligible bachelors are suddenly drowning in women
Good men are harder than ever to find. Which is good news for the good men who are actually out there.
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15 vintage photos show how motherhood has changed in the US
As we celebrate moms beyond Mother's Day, here are 15 vintage photos that show how motherhood has evolved in the past 100-plus years.
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First American pope elected
Cardinals elected Robert Francis Prevost as pope, making him the first American to hold the title. He will be known as Pope Leo XIV.
10 vintage photos show how the Black Monday stock market crash unfolded
Trump's tariff announcements have recently unsettled the financial markets, reminding some of the 1987 Black Monday financial crash.
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The 2025 Met Gala is celebrating Black dandyism. Here's what that means.
The 2025 Met Gala was inspired by menswear and Black dandyism. The latter style is a crucial part of Black culture and empowerment.
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The most important lesson from OpenAI's big ChatGPT mistake: 'Only connect!'
ChatGPT's big mistake reminds me of what I learned from this novel: If you need support in critical moments, reach out to trustworthy humans. Not AI.
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The one thing you should never, ever do on your phone
FaceTime has become a public nuisance. When all the world's a screen, no place is safe.
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Google has a 'You can't lick a badger twice' problem
Google's AI Overviews still have some problems, like suggesting that "You can't lick a badger twice" is a real saying.
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Are designer bags actually made in China?
Various suppliers are claiming on TikTok that they are the original manufacturers of designer bags.
Everyone used to want 'Instagram Face.' Now 'K-face' is all the rage.
I flew to South Korea for plastic surgery. I left feeling more insecure than ever.
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Roblox CEO says he wants to protect your kids — but you're going to need to pitch in, too.
Roblox CEO David Baszucki discusses safety concerns as the gaming platform attracts 85 million daily users, with 40% under the age of 13.
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Instagram's new feature finally shows your friends what a weird little gremlin you are
Your Instagram reels algorithm is the most revealing thing you can share. Now you can with a new feature called "Blend."
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I'm a private chef. When I get off work, I rely on simple proteins and 'flavor MVPs' to feed my family tasty dinners.
Veronica Eicken focuses on keeping flexible ingredients and trusted tools on hand. She has a few quick techniques that make everything easier.
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That suggestive emoji text chain might have been written by a robot. Redditors are on guard.
Silly, risqué chain texts are being generated by AI bots. But some connoisseurs of the modern art form don't like it at all.
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Kids love Elon Musk's Cybertrucks. It can be awkward for some parents.
For the 6-year-old crowd, the Cybertruck is an unproblematic symbol of awesome. It doesn't matter if Elon Musk's popularity is declining.
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I followed my fiancé abroad after he got deported. After several years and a divorce, I can admit it was a mistake.
When I was 20, I followed my fiancé to Mexico. Moving abroad completely uprooted my life and eventually had to admit I needed a divorce.
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Why are there so many boomers at anti-Trump protests?
Baby boomers seemed surprisingly involved in recent anti-Trump demonstrations. I asked someone who studies protests what might be going on.
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Why is everyone suddenly obsessed with divine feminine energy?
Creators say divine feminine energy can help people live more authentically, but its message sometimes gets watered down on social media.
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America's biggest businesses are bowing out of Pride parades
Corporate America is backing away from Pride amid the DEI backlash and the White House's war on diversity.
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Elon Musk and Silicon Valley shouldn't treat sci-fi books as a blueprint for the future, author says
China Miéville, known for his "new weird" fiction, said sci-fi is a reflection of the present rather than a road map to be followed.
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How toys for adults became a $7+ billion US industry
Adults are the world's fastest-growing group of toy buyers. They're collecting Lego, plush toys, Hot Wheels, Barbies, Sonny Angel figurines, and more.
OpenAI just made it harder to turn your pics into Studio Ghibli-style images
The internet was flooded with Ghibli-esque photos after ChatGPT's image generator update this week.
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Am I the JD Vance of my group chat?
The Signal group chat with officials like Pete Hegseth talking about war is serious. It's also a view into texting styles. Turns out, I'm a JD Vance.
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Nerds have found the cure for America's loneliness epidemic
Fantasy tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons are booming. No longer just for nerds, they're now the hot new hangout.
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How Japan's 800-year-old indigo dyeing process is still standing
Here's how natural indigo is still grown and fermented in Japan, despite the fashion industry's dependence on synthetic dyes.
I'm an American living in the UK. It's had incredible perks, but I wasn't prepared for some major differences.
I moved to the UK years ago for a master's program in Scotland. My American upbringing didn't prepare me for the rain and subtle language differences.
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