The author married her husband and imagined her life as a "Brady Bunch" family. Courtesy of the author I married into a big blended family and quickly learned optimism wasn't enough. Forcing u...
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...
Meanwhile, Russia's battlefield gains in Ukraine last year were the highest since 2022, an analysis by the AFP news agency showed....
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 ...
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...
Wrestling superstar CM Punk has compared the online anger at the ending of Stranger Things to the backlash to John Cena's final WWE match, saying both fandoms sometimes display “a slight mental illnes...
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The author is raising her kids to speak German, Dutch, and English. Courtesy of the author I grew up fascinated by different cultures and languages. My husband and I raise our children in three langua...
The author cut people out of life when he made a lot of money. Courtesy of Kimanzi Constable When I finally made $1 million, my friends and family expected me to share my wealth. I lost long-term frie...
Alix Earle, who rose to social media fame at the University of Miami, at a Miami event. Udo Salters Photography/Getty Images Miami has become a creator hot spot, punching above its weight among social...
A solider pockets his beret in East Point, Ga., March 7, 2017. Staff Sgt. Ken Scar/US Army Reserve Military branches have different rules when it comes to hands in pockets. Regulations vary, with some...
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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...
Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI In 2026, quitting smoking and joining a gym are no longer enough for a new year's resolution. Young adults, addicted to their phones and exhausted with dating apps , are reso...
A recent Israeli decision to bar Doctors Without Borders and other aid groups means international staff and aid can no longer enter Gaza or the West Bank. Local staff must rely on dwindling supplies a...
An in-depth look at Reza Pahlavi, the heir to the Persian throne. Explore his journey from exiled crown prince to a leading opposition figure, and understand his vision for a future secular democratic...
It was like any other day for 24-year-old sales adviser Kanimolhi Krisnan from Shah Alam in Malaysia’s Selangor state. She was at the MRT station waiting for the bus to go home after work when a stran...
Patricia Casey (left), Marilyn Gettinger (middle), and Eileen Hartigan (right) shared their biggest pieces of advice with Business Insider. Courtesy of Patricia Casey/Marilyn Gettinger/Eileen Hartigan...
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...
The author says slang is very much alive nowadays with kids. Courtesy of the author Slang's role is shifting as digital culture spreads and dilutes new expressions quickly. Social media and AI have ma...