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Inside the secret world of Japanese snack bars

Article URL: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20260116-inside-the-secret-world-of-japanese-snack-bars Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46698038 Points: 4 # Comments: 0...

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This 3D-scanned insole is another example of placebo tech

Why not get your custom insole engraved? This is Optimizer , a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest phones, smartwatches,...

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I compared Costco shopping carts of Kirkland Signature products and brand names. The price differences surprised me.

Major retailers typically have several in-house brands. Costco just has one: Kirkland Signature. Kevin Carter/Getty Images Costco sells a lot of brand-name goods at a lower unit price than typical ret...

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I spent 4 nights at an all-inclusive resort in Jamaica. I didn't think I'd like it, but I never left the property and can't wait to do it again.

Our friend had a destination wedding at Jewel Grande in Montego Bay, so we spent four nights at the all-inclusive resort. Timothy Moore My husband and I spent four nights at the Jewel Grande Montego B...

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We spent $145 to eat like finance bros at Tommy Bahama and are shocked to admit we get the appeal — but not the food

We ate at Tommy Bahama's Manhattan restaurant, which has become a hot spot for a business lunch. Jordan Hart/Business Insider We had lunch at Tommy Bahama in Midtown Manhattan, which has become a go-t...

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Airbnb CEO says he was self-conscious about working out when he first got to Silicon Valley. Times have changed.

Brian Chesky said no one was weight lifting when he came to Silicon Valley in the 2000s. Myunggu Han/Getty Images for Airbnb Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said he's been surprised to see the tech community ...

5dBusiness InsiderTechnologyImpact

I visited an island just a 20-minute flight from Maui. Its empty beaches and local gems made it feel like a true paradise.

The empty beaches, beautiful drives, and lack of traffic lights make Molokai feel like a paradise for the right kind of travelers. Ashley Probst I was born and raised on Maui , and I just visited the ...

5dBusiness InsiderlifestyleImpact

Buckle up: Partiful is the new Tinder

Partiful A new way to flirt just dropped. Partiful wants you to shoot your shot in the RSVPs. The party invite app recently launched a tool called "Crush" that lets people match with mutuals. ...

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I chased my dream of playing in a touring heavy metal band — and still climbed the corporate ladder

In 2010, Jason Myers was working remotely for a marketing startup while on tour with his band, Icarus Witch. Tom Size Jason Myers went from being a marketing rep to a senior exec — all while pla...

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A couple bought a house with a finished basement for their daughter and her husband to live in. It's helped the newlyweds save $20,000 for their own home.

Caroline Navarrete and her husband have made her parents' basement their home. Caroline Navarrete Caroline and Gabriel Navarrete live in the basement of Caroline's parents' home. Her parents bought a ...

5dBusiness Insiderreal_estate

I started taking solo trips for my birthday years ago. Now that I'm in my 40s, it's my favorite way to celebrate.

I don't like organizing parties or events, and planning a trip for more than two people is stressful. So, a birthday solo trip is perfect. Matthew Lubin I've celebrated several birthdays abroad and I ...

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In this job market, career security is often a solo project

Job seeker Ike Sobel waits to speak to a recruiter during a job fair in Dallas, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. LM Otero/Associated Press Given the tight labor market, building skills and networking can hel...

4dBusiness InsidereconomicsImpact

I moved to Spain over a decade ago and visit the Bay Area yearly. After a few weeks in California, I remember why I stay abroad.

The author left San Francisco over a decade ago. Courtesy of the author I crave going home to the Bay Area, but long visits remind me why Spain feels right. The Bay Area feels car-bound, expensive, ru...

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I thought I'd planned my first solo trip perfectly. After just 3 nights, I was desperate to go home.

I went on my first solo trip and realized that I prefer traveling with friends. Sean Abrams In the summer of 2022, I went to London for my first solo trip to see my favorite artist perform. The concer...

Jan 13Business InsiderlifestyleImpact

Meet the family of billionaire Nelson Peltz: From Brooklyn Peltz Beckham's wife to a former pro-hockey player, here's everything we know about his 10 kids

Nelson Peltz, right, and Claudia Heffner Peltz, center, with three of their eight children in 2008. The pair have been married since 1985. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images Billionaire investor Nelson Pe...

10hBusiness InsiderEntertainmentImpact

Solopreneurs are embracing AI — here's how 3 career coaches have found it indispensable

Left to right: Katharine Campbell, Liz Morrison, and Kim Surko. Amir Hamja, Lauren Segal for BI Solopreneur career and executive coaches told Business Insider AI is essential to their business. AI too...

3hBusiness InsiderTechnologyImpact

The Andaseat New Year Sale Takes up to $150 Off Gaming Chairs, Stacks With IGN's 10% Off Coupon

If you're in the market for a comfortable yet stylish gaming chair that won't break your budget, then check out Andaseat's New Year Sale, which runs through the end of the month. AndaSeat , one of the...

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Locked in and celibate: For young tech founders, dating is a bug, not a feature

Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BI "There's two things that I care about the most: the gym and my work," says Mahir Laul. The 18-year-old took a leave of absence from New York University this past...

3dBusiness InsiderTechnologyImpact

The best Sonos speakers to buy in 2026

After the self-induced tumult Sonos went through last year , I can understand why some people are reluctant to spend money on the company’s products. But newly appointed CEO Tom Conrad has shown that ...

5dThe VergeTechnology

I've always been a cruise hater. I took one anyway and it was…fine?

Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI I realized the cruise may have been a mistake on the second night of my voyage. I asked a bartender what time the rooftop jacuzzis closed, and he matter-of-factly told me it ...

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Inside the secret world of Japanese snack bars

This 3D-scanned insole is another example of placebo tech

I compared Costco shopping carts of Kirkland Signature products and brand names. The price differences surprised me.

I spent 4 nights at an all-inclusive resort in Jamaica. I didn't think I'd like it, but I never left the property and can't wait to do it again.

We spent $145 to eat like finance bros at Tommy Bahama and are shocked to admit we get the appeal &mdash; but not the food

Airbnb CEO says he was self-conscious about working out when he first got to Silicon Valley. Times have changed.

I visited an island just a 20-minute flight from Maui. Its empty beaches and local gems made it feel like a true paradise.

Buckle up: Partiful is the new Tinder

I chased my dream of playing in a touring heavy metal band &mdash; and still climbed the corporate ladder

A couple bought a house with a finished basement for their daughter and her husband to live in. It's helped the newlyweds save $20,000 for their own home.

I started taking solo trips for my birthday years ago. Now that I'm in my 40s, it's my favorite way to celebrate.

In this job market, career security is often a solo project

I moved to Spain over a decade ago and visit the Bay Area yearly. After a few weeks in California, I remember why I stay abroad.

I thought I'd planned my first solo trip perfectly. After just 3 nights, I was desperate to go home.

Meet the family of billionaire Nelson Peltz: From Brooklyn Peltz Beckham's wife to a former pro-hockey player, here's everything we know about his 10 kids

Solopreneurs are embracing AI &mdash; here's how 3 career coaches have found it indispensable

The Andaseat New Year Sale Takes up to $150 Off Gaming Chairs, Stacks With IGN's 10% Off Coupon

Locked in and celibate: For young tech founders, dating is a bug, not a feature

The best Sonos speakers to buy in 2026

I've always been a cruise hater. I took one anyway and it was…fine?

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Inside the secret world of Japanese snack bars

This 3D-scanned insole is another example of placebo tech

I compared Costco shopping carts of Kirkland Signature products and brand names. The price differences surprised me.

I spent 4 nights at an all-inclusive resort in Jamaica. I didn't think I'd like it, but I never left the property and can't wait to do it again.

We spent $145 to eat like finance bros at Tommy Bahama and are shocked to admit we get the appeal &mdash; but not the food

Airbnb CEO says he was self-conscious about working out when he first got to Silicon Valley. Times have changed.

I visited an island just a 20-minute flight from Maui. Its empty beaches and local gems made it feel like a true paradise.

Buckle up: Partiful is the new Tinder

I chased my dream of playing in a touring heavy metal band &mdash; and still climbed the corporate ladder

A couple bought a house with a finished basement for their daughter and her husband to live in. It's helped the newlyweds save $20,000 for their own home.

I started taking solo trips for my birthday years ago. Now that I'm in my 40s, it's my favorite way to celebrate.

In this job market, career security is often a solo project

I moved to Spain over a decade ago and visit the Bay Area yearly. After a few weeks in California, I remember why I stay abroad.

I thought I'd planned my first solo trip perfectly. After just 3 nights, I was desperate to go home.

Meet the family of billionaire Nelson Peltz: From Brooklyn Peltz Beckham's wife to a former pro-hockey player, here's everything we know about his 10 kids

Solopreneurs are embracing AI &mdash; here's how 3 career coaches have found it indispensable

The Andaseat New Year Sale Takes up to $150 Off Gaming Chairs, Stacks With IGN's 10% Off Coupon

Locked in and celibate: For young tech founders, dating is a bug, not a feature

The best Sonos speakers to buy in 2026

I've always been a cruise hater. I took one anyway and it was…fine?

We spent $145 to eat like finance bros at Tommy Bahama and are shocked to admit we get the appeal — but not the food

I chased my dream of playing in a touring heavy metal band — and still climbed the corporate ladder

Solopreneurs are embracing AI — here's how 3 career coaches have found it indispensable

We spent $145 to eat like finance bros at Tommy Bahama and are shocked to admit we get the appeal — but not the food

I chased my dream of playing in a touring heavy metal band — and still climbed the corporate ladder

Solopreneurs are embracing AI — here's how 3 career coaches have found it indispensable