14 of the most cringeworthy things that happened on 'The White Lotus' season 2

"The White Lotus" has wrapped its second season of punishment in paradise.  The season was full of awkward interactions on the Sicilian coastline.  These unlikable characters were seriously cringe-worthy. When Harper almost didn't let Ethan order what he wanted for dinner. Aubrey Plaza plays Harper in "The White Lotus." HBO In the season two premiere "Ciao," Harper and Ethan are eating dinner with their friends, Cameron and Daphne. [Read More]

I'm an NYU student who studied abroad in Florence my entire freshman year. I loved the campus, the l

Redeem now As a freshman at NYU, I got the opportunity to study abroad in Florence, Italy, for the whole year.  I loved the fairy-tale-like campus, the city's cafes, and the chance to travel. Studying abroad helped push me out of my comfort zone and taught me to chase every opportunity. After spending my junior and senior years of high school on Zoom calls and in Google classrooms, there was a bright spot at the end of the tunnel: I was accepted into New York University. [Read More]

People are boycotting Hourglass Cosmetics after it released a makeup product that only suits lighter

Redeem now Hourglass Cosmetics is facing criticism after reformulating a fan-favorite product and then releasing it with only one variation of shades, which mainly suits lighter skin tones. Two beauty influencers — Christine Mielke of Temptalia and YouTuber Samantha Ravndahl — have both publicly stated that they'll be boycotting the brand unless it makes a dedicated effort towards inclusivity. Mielke told Insider that she finds it "impossible" to give Hourglass Cosmetics " [Read More]

Pepsi Used A Secret Weapon To Steal Buffalo Wild Wings from Coca-Cola

Redeem now Shutterstock Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants will start serving Pepsi products exclusively—and not just for its fizzy namesake soda or Mountain Dew.  Pepsi used its snack business, which includes Doritos, to gain a competitive advantage against Coca-Cola, reports Stephanie Strom at The New York Times.  "That means items on the restaurant menus might someday include a Dorito-crusted wing," Strom writes.  Other Pepsi snacks could also make an appearance on Buffalo Wild Wings' menu. [Read More]

The top 10 Italian restaurant chains in America

October is National Pasta month.  With giant portions, fluffy bread sticks, and creamy sauces, familiar Italian restaurant chains are a popular destination for American families. Polling site Ranker.com surveyed consumers to find the best Italian restaurants in America.  Here are Ranker's top 10 picks according to the poll. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in. Carrabba's Facebook 10. [Read More]

A Utah town is rallying around a pole-dancing skeleton after city officials ordered the risqu Hall

Redeem now A pole-dancing skeleton Halloween display has caused a stir in Grantsville City, Utah. City officials ordered the owner to take down the display, which he had attached to a street sign.  He moved the display to his front yard where it's gotten even bigger, to the delight of some neighbors.  Some residents of a Utah town are rallying around a pole-dancing skeleton after the city said the risqué Halloween decoration had to be taken down. [Read More]

Hillary Clinton shot down lesbian rumors, saying she's 'never been tempted'

Redeem now Hillary Clinton told Howard Stern that she is not a lesbian, despite decade-long rumors, during an appearance on his radio show on Wednesday. She said that "contrary to what you may hear," she likes men and has "never even been tempted" to have a lesbian affair. Stern's colleague Robin Quivers told Clinton that women who have "strong relationships" with other women can "cause suspicion," which Clinton agreed with. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. [Read More]

Jeff Bezos' fiance did a Vogue photoshoot inside the '10,000 Year Clock' here's what the struc

Redeem now Jeff Bezos' fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, posed inside the 10,000 Year Clock in a photoshoot by Vogue. The clock only ticks once a year. It also has a cuckoo alarm that goes off once every 1,000 years.  Bezos funded the project, but the concept was developed by Danny Hillis and the Long Now Foundation. A Vogue feature of Jeff Bezos' fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, featured an iconic photoshoot of the couple in Western Texas. [Read More]

Passengers on this Royal Caribbean ship can't catch a break

Redeem now It's been an unlucky month for Radiance of the Seas passengers.Three back-to-back Alaskan voyages have been canceled or delayed on the Royal Caribbean cruise ship.First, it was a technical issue with the ship's propulsion system. Then, bad weather struck. Royal Caribbean canceled or delayed three back-to-back Alaska voyages on the Radiance of the Seas cruise ship in September, throwing a wrench into the (often expensive) travel plans of hundreds of customers. [Read More]

People are trying to figure out why Amazon's delivery trucks sound like a 'demonic crow' when backin

Redeem now The internet's noticing that Amazon delivery vans make a perplexing sound when backing up. The sound has been compared to a dying chicken and a crow falling down the stairs while vomiting. The sound may be a broadband frequency that's intended to be easier to locate and more recognizable, Input reports. The sound of Amazon delivery vans reversing has been compared to a 'demonic crow,' a flock of murderous hawks, and tortoise sex — but the reason behind the bizarre back-up sound could actually be safety, Input reports. [Read More]