Gen Zers started going to the movies more this year. koldo studio/Getty Images Gen Z movie theater attendance jumped 25% in 2025; I was one of those Gen Zers at the movies. AMC A-List and similar prog...
Although we ended up stranded in the Caribbean for a bit, my family had the privilege of being flexible and adjusting our plans. David Morris My family and I found ourselves unexpectedly stranded in t...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Ashley Archambault was a single mother for seven years, learning holiday budgeting during financially challenging times. ✓ ...
I tried looking for my dream home in various parts of the United States. Florida was great, but I eventually fell in love with the Midwest. Joe Opaleski After college in Florida , I spent time traveli...
At 37, the author has decided to stop always being theone who initiates contact with friends. Courtesy of the author The author stopped always initiating contact with friends to assess true connection...
We posted a couple of times about Meta’s Quest 3S during the holidays. The virtual reality headset that typically sold for $299.99 was — and still is — available for $249.99. Better yet, you can get i...
The author says that parenting middle schoolers can be hard. VISION4RY-L4NGU4GE/Getty Images/iStockphoto Parenting middle schoolers can be challenging, but key lessons can make it more manageable. Avo...
My mom gives great advice and always reminds me to cherish the small moments in life. Alexa Mellardo I have a great relationship with my mom , and her advice has stuck with me throughout my life. She ...
ElOjoTorpe/Getty Images I've been vacationing in Punta del Este, Uruguay, since I was a toddler. I live in Maine now, but I make an effort to bring my family to the same beach every year. The endless ...
Altar Native founder Yasmin Santos stands behind her "beyond booze" bar, mixing a non-alcoholic drink. Courtesy of Yasmin Santos Yasmin Santos, a former Meta ad specialist, turned her "kit...
Christmas shoppers browse in Aritzia on December 24, 2025 in New York City. Jeremy Weine/Getty Images Canadian fashion retailer Aritzia has enjoyed considerable success in recent years. 2025 was the y...
Molly Ward hosted an admin night with her friends to get tasks done. Molly Ward Molly Ward hosted an admin night to tackle tasks with friends in Washington, DC. The event combined productivity and soc...
High cocoa prices pushed Singapore's Mr. Bucket Chocolaterie to innovate across its business. Huileng Tan/Business Insider Faced with soaring cocoa prices, Mr. Bucket Chocolaterie is turning crisis in...
The author took care of her grandsons for a week. Courtesy of the author A toddler's bathroom accident led to an unexpected lesson on grace and patience. The author struggled with frustration but witn...
Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI If your New Year's resolution is to land a job, you're up against daunting odds. When you apply to the average white-collar job right now, as I recently reported, you have a ...
Kristin Patrick. Marc Jacobs This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kristin Patrick, the CMO at Marc Jacobs, about her daily routine in New York City. It's been edited for length and cl...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work. ✓ Closures are scheduled over the festive period. ...
Nancy Green. Beyond Yoga This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Nancy Green, the CEO of Beyond Yoga, who's based in the San Francisco Bay Area. It's been edited for length and clarity. ...
Body composition analyses helped me track my progress in losing fat and gaining muscle. Julia Pugachevsky In 2025, I got 3 body composition analyses at the athletic club Life Time . The scans helped m...
President Donald Trump, speaks accompanied by first lady Melania Trump, during a NORAD, North American Aerospace Defense Command, Tracks Santa Operation call at his Mar-a-Lago club, Wednesday, Dec. 24...