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April 1, 2023

Hello, Insiders. I’m Dave Smith, a deputy editor at Insider. It’s April Fools’ Day! In honor of what is clearly the best holiday, I've come up with a short headline quiz for you all. We’ll get to that in a bit.

Here's what's on tap today:

Miami Beach is done with the unruly spring-break crowds.
"Dumb phones" are making a comeback with younger generations.
The former CEO of Arby's is auctioning off his Texas mansion.

— Dave Smith

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THE BIG STORY

Florida spring break

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Miami Beach doesn't want spring breakers. With the season in full swing, many young Americans are flocking to Florida. It's among the reasons the Sunshine State generates billions of dollars in tax revenue each year from tourism.

Though it’s unclear if recent shootings in Miami Beach are linked to spring breakers, Mayor Dan Gelber said he’s had enough with unruly crowds: "We don't want spring break in our city. It's too rowdy, brings too much disorder and is simply too difficult to police.”

Miami Beach isn't the only Florida city to quit on the spring-break crowd — and with the state's economy booming, it might be fine without them.

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THE LATEST

'Dumb phones,' return to office, & more

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"Dumb phones" are making a comeback. In an effort to cut down on screen time and social-media use, influencers and Gen Zers are swapping smartphones for "dumb phones" that can only call and text. The maker of Nokia phones reported that the company sold tens of thousands of these phones each month in 2022. Read more.
Swipe your badge … or get fired? The battle over return-to-work mandates is reaching new heights. Employers are hardening demands for workers to come back — but many employees are rejecting the mandates and don't appear ready to back down. Inside the reckoning here.
People are ditching Botox and putting tape on their faces to smooth wrinkles. Before people injected their faces with neurotoxin, they used Frownies, which are patches you tape to your face that have existed since 1889. Many people still swear by them. Here’s what they’re like to use.

IN THEIR WORDS

Living in Bali, Arby’s ex-CEO, & more

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“I was the CEO of Arby’s. I'm auctioning off my Texas mansion with a lowly $2.5 million starting bid.” Len Roberts, who served as the CEO of Arby’s and RadioShack, is auctioning off his Texas estate at a discount, knowing he won’t get a return on investment. Here’s why.
“I've lived in Bali for almost 20 years.” Lucienne Anhar moved to Bali in 2004 and spent many summers living on the island as a child. Over the years, she has seen tourists be disrespectful at sacred sites and show too much PDA. The biggest mistakes she sees tourists make.
“I transform garages into upscale apartments.” Rebecca Möller founded Symbihom to turn otherwise industrial garages into livable spaces. She described how the apartments both add much-needed rental homes and help homeowners make money. What her job is like.

QUICK LINKS

Trump, Meta’s DJ, & more

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These are the best memes of Trump's indictment, from “Succession” references to Gwyneth Paltrow ski-trial comparisons. Take a look.
The director of HBO's "The White Lotus" has been spotted scoping out sites in Thailand. See four resorts that might be featured.
A Detroit couple bought a $6,500 house destined for the wrecking ball — and picked over old basketball courts and science labs to renovate it. See inside.
The ultra-rich members of the exclusive club R360 are exploring how to live longer and have healthier lives. Go inside the club here.
An orangutan at a Virginia zoo learned how to nurse her new baby after a breastfeeding zookeeper showed her how it was done. Read the story.
Meta’s plan to get people back in the office? A DJ, per a report. More here.
ChatGPT has been banned by a regulator in Italy. Here’s why.
Plants let out an ultrasonic scream. A new study found they make high-pitched clicking noises humans can’t hear. Read on.

APRIL FOOLS' QUIZ

Spot the fake headline

In honor of April Fools’ Day — and in the famous words of Jigsaw from the “Saw” movies — let’s play a game. We'll share the answer further down in the newsletter.

Can you spot the fake headline of these three below?

Headline A: Woman in sumo wrestler suit assaults ex-girlfriend in gay pub after she waved at a man dressed as a Snickers bar
Headline B: Chinese colleges are giving students a year off to ‘fall in love’
Headline C: ‘I can’t take it anymore’: Woman who married herself considers divorce after 24 hours

THIS WEEKEND

Your entertainment planner

“Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” hits theaters. The adventure flick, based on the popular tabletop role-playing game, is one of the best-reviewed comedies of the year. Read why one of its stars, Hugh Grant, threw some tantrums on set.
“Murder Mystery 2” hits Netflix. Adam Sandler stars with Jennifer Aniston in the sequel to their popular 2019 flick. In a recent interview, Aniston said that Sandler accidentally ripped her skirt while they were filming together.
The 2023 CMT Awards air on Sunday. Country-music stars Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown will host the event live from Austin, Texas. Expect performances from Alanis Morissette, Blake Shelton, and more. Shania Twain will also be honored. More on the show here.

WATCH THIS

Underwater gardens

How to plant an underwater garden. Aquascaping is the art of arranging aquatic plants, rocks, and wood. To get started, you just need an aquarium and some LED lighting. How to make your own aquatic oasis.

APRIL FOOLS' QUIZ

The answer, revealed

Here’s the correct answer to this weekend’s quiz: Headline B! Yes, the costumed assault from Headline A was a real story from 2013 — and a woman did marry herself, and then gave up just a day later, as Headline C suggested.

Headline B is the fake, but it’s not entirely untrue! Chinese colleges are actually giving students time off to fall in love as the country struggles to keep its birth rate up — but it’s only for a week, not a full year.

And there you have it. Hope you had fun playing. Have a great weekend, everyone!

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