A merger between Cigna and Humana that would have created a gigantic $140 billion healthcare conglom

Redeem now Cigna and Humana called off a potentially massive merger.The deal between the two companies would have created a $140 billion conglomerate.Cigna still believes a merger with Humana has merit, The Wall Street Journal reported. Cigna is giving up on its merger with Humana, which would have created a healthcare giant worth $140 billion, according to reports. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. [Read More]

A Reddit forum dedicated to 'snarking' on influencers is home to over 100,000 members some think

Redeem now A subreddit dedicated to commenting on influencers' content and lives has over 100,000 members. Some r/Blogsnark members think the criticism is fair game as creators share their lives online. Most influencers rarely address these threads, but that doesn't mean they don't find them damaging. A subreddit called Blogsnark begins its description with the words "swipe up," poking fun at a common phrase used by Instagrammers in their stories, which require users to swipe in order to access links to the products, posts, or brands they're promoting. [Read More]

Carrie Underwood's trainer shared the upper body workout she does for sculpted, strong arms

Redeem now Carrie Underwood loves to work out her upper body, her trainer Eve Overland told Shape. Her routine includes supersets of exercises like dumbbell presses, extensions, and curls. She also does challenging bodyweight moves like pull-ups, push-ups, and triceps dips.  Carrie Underwood builds a strong upper body with exercises like pull-ups, push-ups, and dumbbell presses, her trainer Eve Overland told Shape.  The country music star works out almost every day, Overland said, and she loves to target arm muscles like biceps and shoulders. [Read More]

Suspected Great White Shark Kills Talented Teenage Surfer in Australia

Tributes have been pouring in for a teenager in Australia who was killed in a shark attack. Khai Cowley, 15, was fatally mauled in what was a suspected great white shark attack on December 28 as he surfed off of Ethel Beach on the Yorke Peninsula, which is west of Adelaide, South Australia. In a statement on its website, South Australia Police said officers had responded to reports of a shark attack at 1:30 p. [Read More]

What we can expect from season 2 of 'Wednesday'

Redeem now A second season of Netflix's hit show "Wednesday" is in the works.  Star Jenna Ortega has said that season two will digress from the love triangle involving Wednesday.  Ortega also said that the horror element of the show will be increased.  Netflix's teen series "Wednesday" is returning for more episodes after a wildly successful, viral first season.  This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. [Read More]

25 reasons why Thanksgiving is our favorite holiday

Updated Thanksgiving is the best.From spending time with family and friends to the delicious feasts, there's so much to love about the holidayVisit Insider's homepage for more stories. The fourth Thursday in November is one of the best days of the year. Thanksgiving has all the elements of the perfect holiday — you get to eat delicious food, spend time with family and friends, and you don't even have to leave the house (if your family is hosting, that is). [Read More]

Mira Sorvino Was Passed Over for a Role at 43 for Not Looking 'Young'

Mira Sorvino opened up about a "horrifying" past audition process in a new interview with Insider. Sorvino said she was passed over for a role in a remake at age 43 for not looking "young enough." "The crazy part," she added, was that the people in the original movie "were all 50-plus." Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. [Read More]

Nicki Minaj calls out fashion magazines for celebrating white artists, such as Billie Eilish and Lad

Redeem now In a "Joe Budden Podcast" interview, Nicki Minaj discussed feeling excluded from fashion magazines. She said she was asked to remove her pink hair for covers, while other celebs weren't. Minaj also mentioned Billie Eilish, who has appeared on the cover of American Vogue with green hair. On a podcast episode released on Wednesday, Nicki Minaj sat down with the rapper and media personality Joe Budden for a follow-up to their explosive pair of 2019 conversations. [Read More]

Step aside, duck face: A TikToker is exposing the facial expression that is Gen Z's version of the c

Redeem now "Duck face" selfies are out of vogue. A TikToker is predicting what facial expression will trend next.  The "scrunch face pose," where people wrinkle their noses and squint, is one popular expression. One commenter described it as the "I'm having so much fun" face. Step aside, duck face. A new facial expression is in town — and could one day be just as outdated.  That's according to TikToker @strawberrymilkmob, who took to the platform to discuss the latest pose young people have popularized. [Read More]

The liquor Michael Jordan was drinking during his 'Last Dance' interviews is a Tequila brand he co-o

Redeem now Throughout the premiere of "The Last Dance," many viewers were curious as to what type of liquor Michael Jordan was sipping on during his confessional from his home. ESPN's Ramona Shelburne reported that His Airness was drinking tequila from a brand called Cincoro, which he co-owns with Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, and Milwaukee Bucks owners.We don't know the exact variety of Cincoro that was flowing on the day of Jordan's sit-down, Shelburne said the six-time NBA champion's bottle of choice is the " [Read More]