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Every Met Gala theme through the years: A list of past Costume Institute exhibitions and their dress codes
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Every Met Gala theme through the years: A list of past Costume Institute exhibitions and their dress codes

The Met Gala, a fundraiser for the Costume Institute's spring exhibition, has a new theme and dress code each year. For 2026, it's "Costume Art."

Amanda Krause · 01 May, 2026
We took a 53-hour Amtrak train from Chicago to California. It was a great way to see the country, but I'd never do it again.
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We took a 53-hour Amtrak train from Chicago to California. It was a great way to see the country, but I'd never do it again.

We spent 53 hours traveling on the Amtrak California Zephyr. Our roomette was great during the day, but I became restless during the long train ride.

Paige Allen · 01 May, 2026
I tried Red Lobster's Endless Shrimp, which once contributed to the chain's bankruptcy. It's still an unbeatable deal.
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I tried Red Lobster's Endless Shrimp, which once contributed to the chain's bankruptcy. It's still an unbeatable deal.

I tried Red Lobster's revamped Endless Shrimp deal that contributed to its bankruptcy. Two years later, it's still an unbeatable value.

Erin McDowell · 01 May, 2026
I took my first adults-only cruise. Take a look around the luxury ship with a tattoo shop and a playground for grown-ups.
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I took my first adults-only cruise. Take a look around the luxury ship with a tattoo shop and a playground for grown-ups.

Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady ship has 17 decks filled with cabins, suites, restaurants, and tons of entertainment, from shows to games.

Joey Hadden · 01 May, 2026
ChatGPT 4o faithful want their weird little AI friend back. GPT-5.5 is giving them hope.
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ChatGPT 4o faithful want their weird little AI friend back. GPT-5.5 is giving them hope.

OpenAI's newest model, ChatGPT 5.5, has finally "dropped the clipboard," says one user who's been missing ChatGPT 4o's friendly personality.

Katie Notopoulos · 01 May, 2026
Elon Musk's security bill keeps on rising
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Elon Musk's security bill keeps on rising

Tesla spent about $4.8 million on Elon Musk's security in 2025, up from $2.8 million the year before, according to an SEC filing.

Roya Shahidi · 01 May, 2026
I stayed in the car and let my kids shop alone. It gave them independence, but showed me I have more to teach them.
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I stayed in the car and let my kids shop alone. It gave them independence, but showed me I have more to teach them.

I let my kids shop alone for the first time. It built confidence — and showed me what I still needed to teach them.

Krystal Sital · 01 May, 2026
What SaaSpocalypse? Atlassian, Twilio, and Five9 stocks soar as their AI moves deliver earnings beats
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What SaaSpocalypse? Atlassian, Twilio, and Five9 stocks soar as their AI moves deliver earnings beats

SaaS stocks have taken a hammering this year over fears AI will make some software obsolete, but earnings this week provided a more positive view.

Robert Scammell · 01 May, 2026
Everyone keeps talking about AI taking jobs. We put it to the test.
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Everyone keeps talking about AI taking jobs. We put it to the test.

BI's Amanda Hoover created an AI bot to see if it could replace her role at work. The experiment didn't leave her worried about losing her job to AI.

Dan DeFrancesco · 01 May, 2026
Another city's transit system is jacking up prices for World Cup fans
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Another city's transit system is jacking up prices for World Cup fans

Miami is hosting seven FIFA World Cup games, but fans will have to pay between $76 and $151 to travel by Brightline. It usually costs $24.

Pete Syme · 01 May, 2026
Twilio stock soared to its highest level in 4 years. Its CEO shares how AI helped the company turn things around.
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Twilio stock soared to its highest level in 4 years. Its CEO shares how AI helped the company turn things around.

Twilio's stock surged Thursday as the company's AI strategy pays off. Previously, activist investors demanded cost cuts amid growth challenges.

Rosalie Chan · 01 May, 2026
In 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' it's no longer chic to have a terrifying boss
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In 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' it's no longer chic to have a terrifying boss

In "The Devil Wears Prada 2," Meryl Streep's Miranda Priestly grapples with shifts in workplace culture. Being a toxic boss is clearly no longer in vogue.

Callie Ahlgrim · 01 May, 2026