Hong Kong authorities will extend the operating hours of Lo Wu and Shenzhen Bay checkpoints while stepping up public transport to manage cross-border passenger flow after the countdown next Wednesday....
A shopping centre in southern China has installed special glass on the doors of men’s toilet cubicles that becomes transparent when people smoke inside, winning applause online. The move involving bat...
Carol Klenfner has found a renewed sense of competition after picking up ping pong later in life. Mark Adam Miller / Business Insider Carol Klenfner credits ping pong for keeping her mind sharp and ac...
Networking during the holidays can pay off in the new year. Rogelio V. Solis/Associated Press Job seekers can use the holiday season to network and reconnect with contacts. Holiday messages offer a na...
I wanted to share this fun craft activity for the holidays that I've been doing with my family over the last few years. I came up with these while cutting up some cans trying to make an aluminum versi...
Ivan Rodriguez Alba/Getty Images TikTokers have been debating two jobs: $120,000 for fully virtual work, or $240,000 for five days in-person. The debate between virtual, in-person, and hybrid work rag...
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Different cultures celebrate Christmas at different days and time zones are a thing. But it's Christmas here, so: Merry Christmas to everyone. I hope you get some rest and can spend time with people w...
There are plenty of dating apps out there, and apps that turn your chaos of work obligations into easily actionable lists. There is also a growing number of apps that help you make new friends. The pi...
Buddy’s in space. When your kid starts showing a preference for one of their stuffed animals, you're supposed to buy a backup in case it goes missing. I've heard this advice again and again, but never...
I spend an embarrassing amount of time watching prices move, partly out of professional duty and partly because I hate paying full price. This week’s crop finally rewarded the obsession. There are a f...
Watching K-dramas helped Jane Newman through lockdown. It also sparked a curiosity about South Korea that eventually led her to move there. Greg Samborski. Burnout and physical strain from Jane Newman...
Joshua Nelken-Zitser made sure to celebrate writing milestones with dinners and a vacation. Joshua Nelken-Zitser Joshua Nelken-Zitser researched and wrote an 80,000-word book in less than a year, whil...
Beachgoers enjoys the warm weather Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Marta Lavandier/Associated Press Ghost vacationing — where you secretly take time off work — can b...
The author left the busy streets of Milan for a slower pace at the University of Urbino. Marta Carenzi/Archivio Marta Carenzi/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images High costs and a hectic lifestyle in ...
Entrepreneur Jocko Willink starts his day at 4:30 a.m., a habit he picked up in the Navy SEALs. Courtesy of Jocko Willink Jocko Willink, a retired Navy SEAL and Brazilian jiujitsu black belt, said he ...
From left: Anthony Gutman, David Solomon, Jacqueline Arthur. Courtesy of Goldman Sachs 10 Goldman Sachs leaders shared their go-to book and podcast recommendations. Business Insider asked the CEO and ...
A solider pockets his beret in East Point, Ga., March 7, 2017. Staff Sgt. Ken Scar/US Army Reserve Military branches have different rules when it comes to hands in pockets. Regulations vary, with some...
Brands including Chili's, Starbucks, and Cracker Barrel have undergone revitalization efforts this year. Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI Many major restaurant chains have been undergoing revitalization and ...
A family gathers around the Christmas tree while a young girl opens her present. Mike Kurtz/Getty Images Families have long decked out their homes for the holidays. Some decorations, such as tinsel, r...