Dead Island 2 gets a fresh delay, but what’s one more after an eight year wait

You’ll have to wait 12 extra weeks before catching some sun with the undead, as Dead Island 2 gets pushed back to April 2023. Originally announced back in 2014, Dead Island 2 is the much-anticipated follow-up to its 2011 predecessor. Dead Island is an open-world melee hack n’ slash adventure featuring hordes of the undead,…

How to set a Twitter Status, a new feature that lets you add a short note and emoji to the top of your tweets

You can set a Twitter Status through the mobile app. Twitter; Insider Some Twitter users now have access to the Twitter Status feature. Twitter Statuses are short, pre-written notes that tell followers what you’re doing or how you’re feeling. If you can set a Twitter Status, you’ll see an “Add status” button when you write…

Inside 4 of the biggest VC-basked startups that went public and crashed, from Casper Sleep to Blue Apron

Sharable electric scooters by Bird Rides, Inc. wait on downtown sidewalks for pedestrian use in 2019, in downtown Cincinnati. John Minchillo/AP Bird became the latest VC-backed startup showing signs of distress, after hinting at a potential bankruptcy this week.  The company is among several former success stories struggling against competition and a tough economy.  Here…

Newly empowered House Republicans accuse President Joe Biden of influence peddling as part of anticipated Hunter Biden probe

Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, ranking member on the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, stands with other House Republicans during a news conference to discuss their investigation into Biden family business dealings at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, November 17, 2022. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein House Oversight ranking member James Comer said he’s investigating…

Nancy Pelosi announces leadership exit after 2 decades leading House Democrats

US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. DENIS LOVROVIC/AFP via Getty Images House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that she is stepping aside from her leadership role. The decision comes after Republicans narrowly won the House majority. Pelosi previously pledged in 2018 to stay on as her party’s leader for four more years. House Speaker Nancy…

Ticketmaster expected 1.5 million ‘verified’ Taylor Swift fans on the site but 14 million people were trying to get tickets, Live Nation chairman says: ‘We could have filled 900 stadiums’

Taylor Swift Midnights artwork. Beth Garrabrant Ticketmaster was only supposed to be opened to 1.5 million “verified” Taylor Swift fans for presale. Live Nation’s chairman said 14 million people tried to get tickets, and could’ve filled 900 stadiums. Greg Maffei said the company is “sympathetic” to fans for long wait times and website issues. Ticketmaster’s…

We’re looking for rising stars in the creator economy. Here’s how to nominate yourself or someone you know.

Getty Images Insider is seeking nominations for this year’s list of rising stars in the creator economy. Nominees must be 35 years old or younger, and work in the creator economy or influencer marketing. You can submit yourself or someone you know using this Google Form. Insider is looking for nominations for its inaugural list…