Pope Leo XIV closed the 2025 Holy Year by denouncing consumerism and anti-foreigner sentiment, after 33 million Catholic pilgrims visited Rome. He urged Christians to welcome strangers and pursue peac...
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In the Pal Action detainees, I see my own story. I see clear evidence that GuantĂĄnamo did not end; it spread....
As a diplomatic row sees Japanese company executives put visits to China on hold, Beijing is preparing to roll out the red carpet for South Korean business leaders accompanying President Lee Jae-myung...
A solar conjunction occurs as Venus' orbit carries it into alignment with the sun and Earth....
Hi HN, Every year, we ask thousands of readers (and authors) to share their 3 favorite reads of the year. Now you can enter a book/author you love and see what books readers loved who also loved that ...
The night sky is the Christmas gift that just keeps giving....
Google cofounded Sergey Brin and Larry Page attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2007. Billy Farrell/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images This post originally appeared in the BI Today newsletter. You ...
Five student unions among nine colleges at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) have been dissolved in the space of a year, with their leaders attributing the closures to the institutionâs requi...
On December 16, Chinese President Xi Jinping, on receiving a work report from Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, said the city should proactively align with the countryâs 15th five-year plan ...
Beijingâs top office overseeing Hong Kong affairs said on New Yearâs Day that the cityâs administration had lived up to expectations, stressing its effective response to the deadly Tai Po fire demonst...
"I think what this does is hurt innovation long-term," investor Kevin O'Leary said of Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee. Christopher Willard/Disney via Getty Images Kevin O'Leary follows Steve Jo...
Crypto majors fell again yesterday as btc lost $90k; btc -2% at $89,900; eth -3% at $3,100, sol -3% at $134; xrp -7% to $2.08. Lit (+3%), wlfi (+3%) and xmr (+3%) led top movers. Zec fell 19% after th...
Morgan Stanley named 184 new managing directors this week — here's the full list. Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images Morgan Stanley announced the names of 184 new managing directors on Frida...
Business Insider wants to hear about your healthcare experience. Frazao Studio Latino/Getty Images The cost of health insurance is rising in 2026 and crucial funding for hospitals is dwindling. US pol...
The Vatican this week released statistics showing 3.2 million people had participated in Vatican liturgies, audiences, Angelus prayers and Jubilee audiences this year....
Barnes & Noble is among the retailers reportedly opening more stores in 2026. Al Drago/Getty Images Retailers such as Dollar General and Nordstrom Rack plan major store expansions in the US in 2026. S...
Beyoncé performs during the Renaissance World Tour. Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood Beyoncé is worth $1 billion, according to Forbes' estimates. Much of her wealth is derived from her valuable musi...
Christina Cassotis worked in consulting for years before becoming an airport CEO. Laura Petrilla courtesy of Pittsburgh International Airport Christina Cassotis went from consulting to leading Pittsbu...
Kim Kardashian at the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles. Emma McIntyre/Getty Images Fashion missteps were notable at events in 2025, from awards shows to the Cannes Film Festival. Jamie Lee Curtis wo...