Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI Branda Statman has had some "scary times" on LinkedIn . Not scary in terms of worrying about her safety — scary in terms of embarrassment. Statman, a brand mana...
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...
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...
Natalie McCarter's husband died in February 2019. Courtesy of Natalie McCarter Natalie McCarter is a 43-year-old mom to two whose husband died in February 2019. She is thankful to have so many photos ...
Iranians took to the streets in new protests against the clerical authorities overnight despite an internet shutdown, as rights groups warned on Sunday that authorities were committing a "massacre" to...
The number of people living in multigenerational households in the US quadrupled between 1971 and 2021, according to Pew Research. Stephen Simpson Inc/Getty Images As the cost of living rises for Amer...
Character.AI and Google are entering settlement negotiations with the families of teenagers who died by suicide. Illustration by Algi Febri Sugita/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Google and C...
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 ...
As Iran's nationwide protests increase the pressure on Iran’s civilian government and its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr. Ammar Maleki, Director/Founder o...
Almost half of Europeans in major economies say they plan to look for a new job in 2026. But nearly four in five say they feel unprepared to find a new role....
Protests in Iran began days before the new year and have spread nationwide to more than 170 locations in 25 provinces. With increasing discontent over the faltering economy and protesters now chanting...
Michael Bloomberg Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty Images Michael Bloomberg said he opted for a lower-paying job when he started his banking career. Bloomberg said young people are "looking at ...
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...
Amazon is pushing forward with its own brand of chips called Trainium. Noah Berger/Getty Images for Amazon Web Services Amazon rolled out a manager dashboard that tracks the time corporate employees s...
Rachel Jones and her friend do presentation nights to get to know each other better. Courtesy of Rachel Jones Rachel Jones is a 28-year-old who loves to form deep friendships, but finds it hard to mak...
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....
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Baylie Grogan, then 18, at her high school prom. Courtesy of Baylie's Wish Foundation. Shawnee Baker's daughter, 19, suffered catastrophic brain injuries after being struck by a car. The mom couldn't ...
Matt Rota for BI Matthew Partyka was built for the infantry, not sales. The young, blue-eyed Marine sergeant was a quiet introvert, almost sphinx-like, with a soft smile. He thrived in the brotherhood...
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...