DEAR ABBY: I love my partner, “Dana.” We have been together for a year and a half. She had terrible roommates last year, so she moved in with me fairly early in our relationship. Now that Dana has new roommates, she wants to spend time in the space she pays rent for, which I think […]
Hong Kong protesters set planned quarantine building on fire amid coronavirus concerns
A group of protesters launched a Molotov cocktail in a newly built Hong Kong residential building that was slated to serve as a quarantine area for people exposed to the coronavirus. The fire marked a new high in tensions over the government’s response to the alarming virus outbreak, as protesters objected to the quarantined area’s […]
10 things in tech you need to know today
Good morning! This is the tech news you need to know this Monday. A number of state attorneys general will meet with Justice Department lawyers this week to discuss various concurrent investigations into Google, according to the Wall Street Journal. The meeting is reportedly seen as the start of a periodic dialogue that could expand […]
Trump tweets that he ‘NEVER’ told John Bolton that Ukraine aid was tied to investigations
President Donald Trump denied a bombshell report that claimed he told former national security adviser John Bolton about a quid pro quo that involved withholding military aid to Ukraine. Trump was impeached last month on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress for his alleged pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to announce […]
Latest fintech industry trends, technologies and research from our ecosystem report
This is a preview of a research report from Business Insider Intelligence, Business Insider’s premium research service. To learn more about Business Insider Intelligence, click here. In recent years, we’ve seen a ballooning of activity in fintech — an expansive term applied to technology-driven disruptions in financial services. And 2018 has been no different, with […]
Family affair: Billie Eilish, Finneas win big at Grammys
By MESFIN FEKADU | AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES — The edgy, avant-pop album that siblings Billie Eilish and Finneas created in a small bedroom made a big splash at the 2020 Grammy Awards, winning 11 honors for the musical family. “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” — created in the musicians’ […]
Financial Services: 6 Key Attributes to Attract Gen Z
Now the largest generation worldwide, Gen Z accounts for nearly 68 million people in the US alone. As Gen Zers age, financial services providers will be increasingly pressed to shift focus to the burgeoning demographic. As digital natives, Gen Zers are more receptive to influence from friends and family than traditional advertising. For marketers, strategists, […]
A Lizzo Photobomb, Celeb Couple Moments & Tears: Everything You Didn’t See at the 2020 Grammy Awards
And with that, the 2020 Grammy Awards have come to an end! With the heartbreaking news that Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others had died in a plane crash coming just hours before the show kicked off, stars still found a way to celebrate music’s biggest night on Sunday at the Staples Center. […]
18-year-old Billie Eilish just became the 2nd person in history to win all 4 major Grammys in one year
Billie Eilish won best new artist, song of the year, record of the year, and album of the year at the 2020 Grammy Awards. She is the second artist in history to sweep all four major categories in one ceremony. At just 18 years old, she also broke Taylor Swift’s record as the youngest artist […]
A full list of Grammy Award winners
By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A list of winners so far in top categories at the 61th annual Grammy Awards. Record of the year: “Bad Guy,” Billie Eilish Album of the year: “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” Billie Eilish Best new artist: Billie Eilish Best rap/sung performance: “Higher,” […]
Billie Eilish Wins Album of the Year at Grammys 2020: ‘Can I Just Say Ariana Deserves This?’
Another one! Billie Eilish just took home the coveted album of the year award at the 2020 Grammys for her debut When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? The album went two times platinum and peaked at no. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. “Can I just say Ariana deserves this?” Eilish, 18, […]
AR IN SOCIAL MEDIA: How immersive experiences drive sales, improve customer engagement, and boost awareness (FB, SNAP)
This is a preview of the AR in Social Media research report from Business Insider Intelligence. 14-Day Risk Free Trial: Get full access to this and all Apps & Platforms industry research reports. Augmented reality’s (AR’s) ability to link our digital and physical worlds is transforming the way brands engage with consumers on social media. […]