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Michael Sheen used £100,000 ($130,000) of his own money to buy £1 million ($1.2 m) worth of his neighbors’ debts.He made the documentary “Michael Sheen’s Secret Million Pound Giveaway,” to raise awareness of credit debt. Sheen said that using his own money proves he’s “serious” about solving the issue of…
Yope, a photo-sharing app, is gaining traction with 2.2 million monthly active users.Users can create private groups to share photos, videos, and audio with.Trying out Yope was a good reminder that it’s hard to convince your friends to download yet another social media app.The buzzy new social media app Yope’s…
Clay Aiken in 2003 and 2024.Chris Polk/FilmMagic/Getty Images; Victoria Sirakova/Getty Images”American Idol” winners like Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood have gone on to incredible careers.But runners-up like Justin Guarini, Adam Lambert, and Katharine McPhee have also had huge success.Other finalists like Blake Lewis, David Archuleta, and Crystal Bowersox continue to…
Meghan Markle revealed on her Netflix show that her family’s last name is Sussex.Some royals use Mountbatten-Windsor as a last name, but Harry never has.The change to Sussex aligns with decadeslong royal traditions.Meghan Markle isn’t Meghan Markle anymore.In episode two of her new Netflix show, “With Love, Meghan,” Meghan, 43,…
George Youmans is a self-described amateur biohacker and the cofounder of Hiyo, a nonalcoholic tonic.Constellation Brands, the largest beer import company in the US, just acquired a minority stake in Hiyo.The nonalcoholic market is expanding, but customers want to feel different when they drink, Youmans said.This as-told-to essay is based…
After the pandemic, I took a job in a thrift store, working with all Gen Z kids.I expected them to be shallow, but they have been compassionate and welcoming.I’m surprised I made such a deep connection with them, but I’m glad I did.A Prince “Purple Rain” T-shirt was dropped off…
For the first time, a randomized controlled trial showed Ozempic curbs alcohol cravings.Researchers say this opens the door to researching microdosed Ozempic for alcohol dependence.Scientists are racing to identify the brain pathway involved to unlock new addiction treatments.A major new study on weight-loss drugs poses a new idea for addiction…
Alexis Walker is a longtime makeup artist and career pivot coach who hosts The Hollywood Second Act Podcast.Walker helps people in Hollywood and other industries apply their skills to new opportunities.She herself started transitioning out of the entertainment industry during the pandemic.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with…
People pleasers put their needs last and base their decisions on others.They learn these behaviors in childhood, which often leads to problems in adult life. Therapists told Business Insider the common issues people pleasers bring to therapy include analysis paralysis.People-pleasing, or putting other’s needs before your own, may seem like…
Hinge CEO Justin McLeod discussed how AI can help dating app users find love.McLeod said his company isn’t interested in offering an AI agent that can date on users’ behalf.Rather, McLeod told the New York Times dating is a journey users need to experience themselves.Hinge CEO Justin McLeod doesn’t think…
