Thailand is one of the countries with an expected tourist tax increase in 2026. Planet One Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Several destinations plan to raise or introduce tourism taxes ...
The author (right) poses with her friends while attending a Backstreet Boys concert at the Sphere in Vegas. Courtesy of Anna Rahmanan In August, I took a 48-hour break from motherhood to see the Backs...
Commuters wait for metro in Washington DC. John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images There are steps you can take in the final days of 2025 to prepare for a strong year ahead at work. They include updat...
Gaming laptops are always a balance between price, performance, and portability. The Asus ROG Strix G16 manages to find a good balance between all three. Though a few more design updates would be welc...
Coca-Cola's holiday ad, featuring AI, got mixed feedback. YouTube/@Coca-Cola Marketers embraced AI in 2025. There were also some high-profile AI hiccups in advertising. From McDonald's to Meta, here's...
Jim Franck, 81, is a homebuilder in Oregon who has no plans to stop working, despite being financially comfortable. Brooke Herbert for BI This interview is based on a conversation with Jim Franck, 81,...
Travelers are likely to experience delays at airports as airlines reduce their flight schedules by 10% during the shutdown. Grace Hie Yoon/Anadolu via Getty Images As a snowstorm heads toward the NYC ...
A fancy Starbucks coffee drink with whipped cream Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images Under new CEO Brian Niccol, Starbucks had a sometimes rocky 2025. I thought slimming down the menu length and adding after...
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Rippling's CPO said he prefers to understaff than overstaff all his projects. Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Rippling's product chief Matt MacInnis says he deli...
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Davon Moseley, the influencer behind the Royale Eats social media channels, turned his side hustle into a full-time job. Davon Moseley Davon Moseley turned his online side hustle and love of food into...
I tried the famous cake that Tom Cruise sends to his Hollywood friends every Christmas. Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images I tried the famous "Tom Cruise Cake," which the actor sends to a...
Professional stylists shared which sneaker trends will be in and out in the new year. Claudio Lavenia/Getty Images Business Insider asked three stylists which sneaker trends will be in and out in the ...
My siblings and I bought a fixer-upper in Vermont and have been renovating it this year. Bridget Shirvell Earlier this year, my two siblings and I bought a fixer-upper home together in Vermont. We've ...
captionTK Milagros Costabel As someone born completely blind , I was often told I'd never get to travel the world. Getting my guide dog changed that, and in three years, we've been to over a dozen cou...
Rob Hobson focuses on cooking with whole foods most of the time, but doesn't sweat it when he eats the occasional ultra-processed food. Andrew Burton Rob Hobson, a registered nutritionist, cut out ult...
Kim Kardashian at the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles. Emma McIntyre/Getty Images Fashion missteps were notable at events in 2025, from awards shows to the Cannes Film Festival. Jamie Lee Curtis wo...
The author said she used to dread shopping with her kids (not pictured), but she's developed a way to keep the peace when they ask for things. filadendron/Getty Images I used to struggle with my kids'...