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Right-wing influencer's fraud claim leads to threats for Somali daycare owners, DOJ's initial release of Epstein files left many questions unanswered, dozens killed in Swiss Alps bar fire....
Right-wing influencer's fraud claim leads to threats for Somali daycare owners, DOJ's initial release of Epstein files left many questions unanswered, dozens killed in Swiss Alps bar fire....
Barbara Brown, 83, teaches chair yoga classes at nursing homes. Laura Thompson for BI This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Barbara Brown, 83, who works as a yoga instructor in Richmon...
At the end of 2025, many Iranian merchants closed their shops to protest rampant inflation. At the start of 2026, the government faces further fallout from sanctions, economic crisis and environmental...
Alcohol is cheaper in Germany than many other EU countries, with consumption still relatively high. However, there has been a fall in the amount that people, particularly young people and men, are dri...
Many Germans still love setting off their home-made fireworks on New Year's Eve but opposition to the practice is growing. Experts are now calling for a cultural shift as the fireworks debate reaches ...
Authorities say left-wing extremists likely carried out an arson attack that has left many Berliners without power. And alcohol can be purchased more cheaply in Germany than almost anywhere else in th...
An attempted ICE arrest outside Baltimore turned violent after a man allegedly drove into law enforcement vehicles....
A Maryland man risked his life this week to rescue his neighbors after their home caught on fire....
The year is coming to an end, and many people in Germany traditionally celebrate with fireworks. What looks like harmless fun at first glance has serious consequences for wild animals and pets. German...
A man on his way to work in the Florida Keys pulled over to help a deer that got its head trapped in a bag....
Just a day after publishing a 40-minute video alleging fraud at Minnesota daycare centers, Nick Shirley had the vice president's attention. In Shirley's video, he and another man identified only as "D...
Recent surveys suggest older Americans plan to unretire in 2026 or fear they may have to down the line. Kittipong Udomsom/Getty Images More older Americans are returning to work due to financial insec...
TK Courtesy of Camille Seigle Camille Seigle is a consultant who helps individuals and organizations unlock their potential. She co-authored a book with Ali Mann Stevens, inspired by their postpartum ...
Protests around Iran over its economy have continued on January 6, with demonstrators holding a sit-in at Tehran's Grand Bazaar, later dispersed by security forces. It all comes down to a currency in ...
From political gaffes and diplomatic stumbles to courtroom fury and security breaches, many of Singapore’s viral moments in 2025 showed how quickly everyday incidents in the city state could turn into...
Nearly 30% of Japan's population is 65 or older, and many still work. Francesco Riccardo Iacomino/Getty Images Japan has adapted to an aging workforce with government support and job programs. Nearly ...
At the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in Singapore, it was yet another busy Monday as volunteers cleaned cages and leashed dogs for walks around the shelter. Squinty, a seven-...
Many Hilton-branded properties are operated by independent franchise owners. Kevin Carter/Getty Images Hilton said Tuesday that it is removing a Minnesota hotel operator from its system after a video ...
Ride-hailing drivers face increased competition for earnings as well as the growth of driverless taxis. Sebastian Gollnow/picture alliance via Getty Images Gig workers have been facing declining earni...
Duolingo shuts down for two weeks every winter, and its CEO says the cost is worth it for real rest. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Duolingo gives its staff two weeks off over the holidays, allowing emplo...