Ulta Was Founded by Two Men — Here’s Who Owns the Beauty Retailer Now
The beauty retailer appointed a new CEO, Kecia Steelman, in January 2025.
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How ClarityCheck Mirrors How We Now Navigate Risk and Curiosity Online
ClarityCheck identifies how people are adapting to uncertain social situations online and how they choose to find clarity moving forward.
Ulta Beauty World 2026 Sparks Chaos Online After Tickets Sell Out in Minutes
The beauty convention is the source of many angry TikToks and posts.
Norman the Puppet From Interpol's "Evil" Music Video Was Even Creepier When Rediscovered
Norman lives again.
Why Did the Penguin Go to the Mountain? It's Not Exactly a Fun Riddle
Some penguins experience confusion and disorientation.
Why Are Milk and Bread the First Items People Buy for Storm Preparation?
No power equals spoiled milk. So, why stock up on it?
Yahoo Users Are Frustrated After Getting "Edge: Too Many Requests" on Email Logins
"I guess Yahoo finally ran out of money to pay its hosting bills."
Here’s the Top 5 Hamburgers in San Diego, California
Where the city’s best burgers are really found
Why American Celebs and Athletes Are Flying South for Cutting-Edge Stem Cell Therapy
Panama is no longer just a canal and a financial hub; it's now the epicenter of regenerative medicine's future.
NFTs Were Huge, Until They Weren’t Anymore — What Happened?
Where the heck did NFT values go?
Why David Duong’s Story Matters: The Refugee Journey Behind The King of Trash
"We found treasure in garbage bags and turned that into an opportunity for thousands.”
Top 5 Car Insurance Comparison Sites to Secure the Cheapest Rates in 2026
We’ve rounded up the five best car insurance comparison sites to help you find cheap, reliable coverage in 2026.
The Strategic Role of Company Formation in Modern Entrepreneurship
As the market matures, the firms that succeed will be those that treat formation as the foundation of a scalable business, not just a transactional step.
People Are Suddenly Nostalgic for 2016 for a Number of Reasons That Millennials Can Get Behind
"2016 was this small window before all of us became self-aware about being online."
Law School Grad Diana Rider Turned to Modeling After Antidepressants Failed Her — Now Makes Six Figures
“When I earned my first $100,000, my condition went into remission.”
The Hint App and the New Age of Emotional Tools Rooted in Symbolic Insight
Hint App operates at the intersection of ancient symbolic systems and modern technology, using artificial intelligence and NASA astronomical data to deliver highly personalized emotional insight reports.
The Meaning of Dry Begging and the Subtle Way It Shows up in Toxic Relationships
They’re not asking for anything ... but they are. Dry begging is the red flag no one sees coming.
The Scientist of Workplace Love: How Louis Carter Turned Emotional Connection Into a Measurable Edge
Rather than chase the next feel-good workplace initiative, Louis Carter built a science around the conditions where people genuinely thrive.
What Happened to Talkie AI? Is the App Gone for Good?
Talkie AI disappeared from iPhones and went offline, leaving users wondering if the app was shut down or just down.
Some Avid Drinkers Think Alani Tastes Different — Here's Why They Might Be Right
Alani tastes just a little off these days. Is it just us?
A Real-Life Story Inspired Quinta Brunson to Move 'Abbott Elementary' to a Mall
The 'Abbott' team wanted to make the mall look like an East Coast mall that had been closed for about a decade.
MAGA-Coded Is One Way to Describe Things That May Not Immediately Seem MAGA-Adjacent
"Coded" may have started off as social media slang.
If You've Been Wondering What "Lowkirkenuinely" Means on TikTok, You're Not Alone
It's lowkirkenuinely a little bit complicated.
Model Ember Snow Enters Pre-Production on Sci-Fi Horror Feature 'Replay'
A deadly virus sweeps through a group of young friends, inflicting such unbearable pain that victims either take their own lives or beg for release.
Australian Model Ambergoeswild Blasts Critics of Under-16 Social Media Ban: “The Internet Is Not a Place for Children”
“Your children are not my audience."
Threads Post Linking Bill Ackman to Chipotle Sparks Firestorm: Did Chipotle Donate to ICE?
Chipotle channeled Mean Girls energy with its response to the backlash: 'She doesn't even go here!'
Why Did Alexa’s Voice Change? Users Say the New Voice Feels “Obnoxious”
“I don’t need an AI friend. I just want Alexa to answer and stop talking.”
Affordable Contractors Insurance Is Hopeful of Expanding Its Market Share
Designed specifically for contractors, ACI’s execution will improve at scale, believes founder Sean O’Keefe.
What Brands, Clinicians, and Insurers Want People to Know About Harm Reduction
Here are a few basic practices you should implement before, during, and after an event to keep yourself and others safe.
Mattel Introduces Its 1st Autistic Barbie Doll — Here’s Where and How To Buy It!
The inclusive doll is part of Barbie's diverse Fashionistas collection.
Model Jewelz Blu Opens Up About Toxic Relationship That Almost Broke Her
“Dating becomes a delicate art when your career is visible and misunderstood."
Nearly 15,000 New York City Nurses Are on Strike — Here's What We Know
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani showed solidarity for the nurses on strike.
How Much Do Astronauts Get Paid? NASA Salary, GS Pay, and Training Explained
Space travel sounds glamorous — until you see how astronaut pay actually works under federal salary rules.
Watch Brazilian Bombshell Lucé Lu Coach Technical Snowboard Maintenance in Subzero Weather
"Only time you guys will ever see me out in the cold is when we're going snowboarding. Besides that, no."
Europe's New Travel Requirement, ETIAS, Will Begin This Year — Here's What You Should Know
Travelers should apply early, since applications can take up to 30 days to process.
“Not Even a Power Button” — Lego’s Smart Brick Could Breathe New Life Into Popular Sets
"The brick has a tiny speaker."
2026 Is the Year of the Horse: Here's What Astrologists Think
Giddyup.
What Really Happens After a Domestic Violence Arrest in Florida?
Having legal representation early can help prevent missteps that unintentionally make a situation worse.
Entrepreneur and Coach Callum Parker Brings Data-Driven Insights to Fitness
“Our data-driven model solves that problem and helps members achieve meaningful and sustained progress."
Why Website Traffic Checkers Matter More Than Ever in Competitive Markets
As industries shift online, the businesses that use data will be the ones shaping markets, not just reacting to them.
Some Frustrated iPhone 17 Users Say Their Phones Are Restarting Randomly
The issue could be due to a couple different things.
The Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Drop Wasn't Shown in Its Entirety on TV — Here's Why
"Watched for three hours and they didn't even show the ball dropping?!"
If You've Listened to Fetty Wap, You Might Be Wondering What "1738" Means
The number refers to his New Jersey crew, the Remy Boyz.
Why the New Year’s Eve Ball Will Drop Twice in Times Square to Ring in 2026
A brand new ball is also being used.
Wondering When Hobby Lobby Christmas Items Will Be 90 Percent Off? Here's What We Know
"Smart people do their Christmas shopping in January."
Model Harriet Sugarcookie Spent Christmas Alone Answering Strangers' Emails
"There’s an endless number of reasons why someone is alone on Christmas Day, and my tradition is to simple say, 'You’re not alone, you can email me.'”
Capri Cavanni Balanced Personal Healing and Animal Rescue After Painful Breast Explant Surgery
She continued to work, maintain her income, and navigate the mental shock of seeing a body she barely recognized in the mirror.
What Happens When You Archive a Post on Instagram? The Social Media Feature Explained
Because sometimes, deleting a post feels a bit extreme.
Top Content Creator and Model Laura Reflects On Viral Rumor That Reached 15 Million People
Helping other women lose weight, she says, is her top priority.
Upset Over Oracle's Deal With TikTok? Here Is How to Block the Software
Users are worried about censorship, political manipulation, and algorithm glitches.