I made it to the final 12 on 'Squid Game: The Challenge.' You need strong social bonds to succeed, a

 Posted on May 8, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1215 words  |  Zora Stowers

Redeem now Bee Sarafian was Player 018 on Netflix's "Squid Game: The Challenge."The British contestant made it to the final 12 before being eliminated.This is Bee's story, as told to Business Insider journalist Ayomikun Adekaiyero. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Bianca "Bee" Sarafian about her experience on Netflix's "Squid Game: The Challenge." The following has been edited for length and clarity. I was one of the 456 contestants who competed in the first season of " [Read More]

Putin privately signaled he's open to a cease-fire in Ukraine. But Western officials remain skeptica

 Posted on May 8, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  516 words  |  Aldo Pusey

Redeem now Russia's war in Ukraine has lasted longer than President Vladimir Putin anticipated.Putin has considered a cease-fire since the early weeks of Russia's invasion, NYT reported.He renewed that interest but only under the condition that Russia could maintain seized territory. Russian President Vladimir Putin privately said he's open to peace talks with Ukraine multiple times since the early weeks of the invasion, The New York Times reported. But some Western officials told the Times that they remain skeptical. [Read More]

How Biden and Trump White House staffers' salaries compare

 Posted on May 7, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  901 words  |  Noelle Montes

Redeem now Each year the White House is required to report staff salaries to Congress. Biden's highest-paid official is Francis Collins, making $300,000 as Acting Science Advisor. Trump's top 10 highest-paid staffers made more than the Biden White House makes. Earlier this month the White House released its annual report to Congress revealing White House personnel salaries. The Biden administration's report disclosed the pay of more than 470 people, whose combined salaries total $46,759,727. [Read More]

Leighton Meester dyed her hair platinum blonde and she looks absolutely nothing like Blair Waldorf

 Posted on May 7, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  399 words  |  Noelle Montes

Redeem now Leighton Meester has debuted platinum blonde hair on Instagram.The shade looks perfect on her, though she arguably looks more like Serena van der Woodsen than Blair Waldorf.Meester is actually a natural blonde, and dyed her hair brown to help get the part in "Gossip Girl." Everyone's favorite Upper East Side queen bee Blair Waldorf may be known for her dark brown locks on "Gossip Girl," but the actress behind the role is going back to her roots. [Read More]

Photos Show How People's Expressions Change When They're Naked

 Posted on May 7, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  236 words  |  Aldo Pusey

"Naked Faces" is a photo series created by Canada-based photographer Dylan Hamm.The series includes side-by-side images of 43 people, and captures their facial expressions before and after they removed their clothing.The photos are not displayed in any particular order, and Hamm has not yet revealed which photos were taken with clothing, and which ones were taken without.Speaking to INSIDER, Hamm said he wants people to walk away from the series with a sense of " [Read More]

The psychological reasons why we want what we can't have and why we chase someone who pulls away

 Posted on May 7, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  768 words  |  Aldo Pusey

Redeem now Sometimes it can feel like you're always chasing something you can't have.It can feel like the more someone pulls away, the more you end up wanting them.This is partly due to our vanity and self-esteem, and partly due to our warped sense of their value. In reality, their perceived value is all in your head, and you're better off pursuing people who actually respect you enough to be honest. [Read More]

We visited Hobby Lobby and Michaels to see which was a better arts-and-crafts store, and there was a

 Posted on May 7, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  1008 words  |  Zora Stowers

Updated Hobby Lobby & Michaels sell arts-and-crafts products like canvases and paint, sketchbooks, scrapbooking supplies, and home decor. The two stores also offer craft classes for kids and adults, as well as DIY project ideas and tips.Hobby Lobby is a privately owned company, but earlier this year, it announced it would be continuing to grow, opening an additional 60 stores and hiring around 2,500 new employees in 2018. In August, Michaels reported comparable sales increased 3. [Read More]

16 of the coolest surprise toys for kids in 2020

 Posted on May 6, 2024  |  8 minutes  |  1526 words  |  Kary Bruening

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more From dinosaurs to sweet smelling stuffed animals, we found some of the best surprise toys for kids of all ages, including toddlers and older kids.Many surprise toys on our list come in under $10, making them an inexpensive holiday gift or stocking stuffer.Check out all of our 2020 holiday gift guides here for more great ideas. [Read More]

21 of the Best Work Pants for Women

 Posted on May 6, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  202 words  |  Zora Stowers

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Flexible work arrangements are more common than ever. So, the best work pants for women needs to do a lot more, well, work in order to be a practical and stylish option for home and the office.  The first order of business is that work pants must appear polished. Look for clean lines, a bit of structure, and fabrics that aren't flimsy. [Read More]

Amazon sent an email that sounded like a gift card scam to warn about gift card scams, confusing cus

 Posted on May 6, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  447 words  |  Aldo Pusey

Redeem now Amazon customers flooded social media, confused about an email telling them they bought gift cards.The email warned the recipients about gift card scams, but the email itself sounded like a scam.Social media users said they received the email even though they never bought gift cards. Amazon apparently sent out emails to hundreds of people thanking them for gift card purchases they never made and telling them to be wary of scams. [Read More]