Russian President Vladimir Putin took questions on the war and the economy during his annual televised phone-in event. Contributor/Getty Images Most Russians expect the war with Ukraine to end in 2026...
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 ✓ The NBA's Christmas Day game has been a tradition since 1947. ✓ It continues to showcase some of the league's big...
Actor Idris Elba is knighted in the New Year Honours. The 53-year old Hollywood star from Hackney, London can now officially be called Sir Idris. Sir Idris, who rose to prominence for playing Stringer...
It’s been 35 years since Intelligent Systems debuted its Fire Emblem series on Nintendo's Famicom. Through its ever-evolving combat and the introduction of beloved character bonding mechanics, the ser...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Bitcoin price briefly crossed $90,000 from $88,000 during Asian and European trading before retreating. ✓ Futures open in...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Sen. Cynthia Lummis, a Republican from Wyoming, has announced her retirement. ✓ The cryptocurrency community laments her ...
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...
A lot of guests judge the quality of a wedding on a few key things — but some details aren't worth wasting money on. Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock I've worked as a bridesmaid for hire for nearly a d...
This family recipe for slow-cooker pot roast requires only five ingredients. Erin McDowell/Insider One of my favorite comfort foods to make in a slow cooker is pot roast. However, my family's recipe f...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Diameter Capital Partners manages approximately $25 billion in assets. ✓ The firm invested in unsecured debt of a midsize...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Thamma crossed INR 100 crore ($11.1 million) at the box office ✓ It is Ayushmann Khurrana's fifth film to achieve thi...
If you’ve been looking to add to your physical media collection, a whole bunch of Steelbooks are currently discounted on Amazon. Even preorders, including Scream and World War Z, have had their prices...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Sidney Crosby broke Mario Lemieux's franchise scoring record with a goal and an assist in the first period. ✓ The Pit...
StorageCafe analyzed dozens of big US cities to see how much downsizing would pay off. Getty Images Downsizing homes saves a homeowner about $200,000 over 10 years on average, says StorageCafe. Southe...
Ethan Choi. Khosla Ventures We asked Khosla Ventures partner Ethan Choi how he sees AI reshaping daily life and work in 2026. Robotics will reach a major breakthrough in capability and have its own &#...
Parents who take out student loans for their kids could see repayment changes in the new year. Jon Lovette/Getty Images The Education Department is rolling out changes to the Parent PLUS student-loan ...
Business Insider's reporter regretted booking a room at the front of Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas. Joey Hadden/Business Insider Booking a room at the front of the ship was my biggest regret on...
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon attended the company's holiday market. Goldman Sachs It can be difficult for those working Wall Street hours to carve out time for gifting. Some rely on concierge servi...
📋 Key Facts ✓ The author has four kids and a pilot husband with an unpredictable schedule. ✓ Childhood holidays included consistent tra...