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Those summer months are here and we’re all wondering: did spring even happen? All of a sudden, we walked outside and it was hotter than Hades’ underworld. Even though the temperatures are rising, that’s not stopping anyone from venturing outside of their homes they’ve been asked to stay in. More People are Sitting on Restaurant PatiosRestaurants are in varying states of operation, but it’s an accepted trend to sit outside on a patio as opposed to sitting indoors. Perhaps this is due to the sweeping pandemic or the gorgeous summer weather. Either way, your restaurant could see those food and liquor

The total teen birth rate declined by 7% in 2018, according to new research. For Black teens, the birth rate fell 4% overall, compared to an 8% drop for both white teens and Hispanic teens.The only significant increase in teen birth rates was for Black teenagers in South Carolina.Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. The teen birth rate has officially declined, according to a new study from the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics.Researchers used data from birth certificates from all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia, to investigate the decline in teen pregnancy. They found declines in teen pregnancy

Online fast fashion retailer Shein previously offered a pendant necklace with a "swastika" charm. The product was removed from the website, a representative for Shein confirmed to Insider.The representative said the "necklace is a Buddhist swastika which has symbolized spirituality and good fortune for more than a thousand years," adding that "because we understand the two symbols can be confused, and one is highly offensive, we have removed the product from our site." Multiple Twitter users had called out the brand for its use of the symbol. Shein recently faced criticism for selling Islamic prayer mats under the title of "decorative rugs," and

Word on the street (and by that I mean...my harrowing news feed) is that TikTok might get banned in the United Sates, which means your roommate could stop practicing dance routines in front of the mirror soon.Rumors of a TikTok ban are equal parts highly political and highly confusing (what! will! happen! to! the! Hype House!), so we're breaking it down for you here. But not before forcing everyone to watch Bachelor Peter Weber's interpretive dance to Roddy Ricch: This content is imported from TikTok. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may

Each gardening leave guide provides a definition of this type of time off work, also known as garden leave. Simply put, it’s a measure used by employers whose employees resigned from their job or had their employment terminated. During the notice period, the employee is supposed to abstain from work while still being on the payroll.While the term is relatively new, it’s something that can happen to you during your professional career. Regardless of why you’re being put on gardening leave, it’s an excellent opportunity for you to catch up on many things you had to put on hold due

Insider pulled together four tips to help you enjoy summertime day drinking without ending up with a pounding headache.Make sure to stay hydrated by drinking a glass of water after every drink.  Avoid sugary cocktails, beers, and wine coolers. Make sure to get some time in the shade, because overexposure to the sun can make a pounding hangover even worse. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. Summertime can mean lounging by the pool, time at the beach, and cooling off with minty cocktails or beers. But where there's drinking — especially a lot of it — there's a chance for a hangover. The heat

Courtesy Yes, it's totally possible to play Halloween games without feeling like you're back in the second grade. Something like trick or treating gets a grown up spin when you swap the spider-shaped chocolates and gummy worms for shots of rosé vodka and blood orange margaritas. But it's not all about getting wasted. If your friends are trying to live out their Inspector Gadget dreams, perhaps this is a great time to set up an elaborate IRL murder mystery game. Or, you could totally turn your hallway in to a runway for the ultimate costume contest (no boring mouse ears

Nominated for their second critics choice awards Netflix reality real estate series -Selling Sunset- is on fire. The man behind and in front of the scenes shows how he manages all that swagger. VIEW FULL ARTICLE EXPERIENCEVIEW FULL EXPERIENCE BY CLICKING COVERIf you have the seen the show you know a set of twins running a real estate firm that only handles high-end luxury real estate and did over three billion in closed sales and all the agents are competitive, tough WOMEN. Jason Oppenheim, founder of the company is the lead and the most outspoken of the twins on Selling

Daniel Allen and Karmon Waite took part in a blind date photo shoot that has captivated social media. Their pictures, taken by Indiana photographer Lindsey McCaffry, have been shared more than 68,000 times on Facebook. Waite and Allen told Insider that they instantly connected, and were laughing and joking around throughout the entire shoot. Allen said he now receives "100 messages a day" from strangers who want to know if the pair are dating. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. Legs wrapped around each other on a motorcycle. Holding hands while wading through a creek. Falling into each other's arms in the water, kissing

Charli D'Amelio went on Instagram Live to address the hate Chase Hudson and Nessa Barrett are getting online.In the Live, Charli admitted she still loves Chase despite him cheating on her. Breakups are tough, there's no skirting around it. But factor in being a teenager with literal millions of followers watching your every move, then imagine throwing a breakup on top of it. Sadly, that's what's happening with Charli D'Amelio as her breakup from Chase Hudson (aka Lil Huddy) has teetered into messy territory over the past couple days. But before we get into the weeds, let's recap, shall we?