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Like potatoes? Berlin is giving away 4 million kilos

As an initiative redistributes a bumper surplus of spuds, here's a look at the Germans' great love affair with the potato....

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Italian fashion designer Valentino dies at 93

Garavani built one of the most recognizable luxury brands in the world. His clients included royalty, Hollywood stars, and first ladies. (Image credit: Vittorio Zunino Celotto)...

5dNPR NewslifestyleImpact

I'm set to inherit my childhood home abroad. I'm not sure it will be worth the headache.

Katarina Polonska and her husband are both set to inherit properties abroad from their parents. Courtesy of Katarina Polonska Katarina Polonska lives in Canada but is set to inherit her childhood home...

12hBusiness Insiderreal_estateImpact

How a K-pop post sparked South Korea’s viral ‘dujjonku’ cookie obsession

In the predawn cold of a northern Seoul neighbourhood, hundreds of people line the street in padded coats, stamping their feet to keep warm. Adults, students and young children wait patiently for the ...

2dSouth China Morning PostlifestyleImpact

GoMining, Jacob & Co. Debut $40K Luxury Bitcoin Watch Paired With 'Digital Miner'

Looking for a flashy new timepiece? GoMining's collab with Jacob & Co. pairs a Bitcoin-themed luxury watch with a share of mining profits....

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Amazon Just Discounted Magic’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Set to Its Lowest Price Ever

Magic: The Gathering’s new Lorwyn Eclipsed set is getting closer, but we can already expect another trip to New York not long after. After the mildly disappointing Spider-Man set , though, we’re hopin...

Jan 15IGNEntertainmentImpact

Goldie Hawn, 80, credits one thing with making her relationship with Kurt Russell last 42 years

Goldie Hawn says her relationship with Kurt Russell works even without marriage. Greg Doherty/Getty Images for St. Regis Goldie Hawn says freedom is why her relationship with Kurt Russell has lasted 4...

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When I got laid off, traveling felt like a bad idea. I'm glad I went on a short, affordable trip anyway.

captiontK Jessica Derschowitz When I got laid off, I didn't feel like I could take the trip to Europe that my friend suggested. We decided to go on a more affordable weekend trip to Montreal instead, ...

1dBusiness InsiderlifestyleImpact

My husband and I built careers in tech and law. In our 40s, we sold our house, traveled for a year, and left both industries.

My husband and I sold our house and spent a year traveling. Jason Prokowiew After my husband was laid off from his tech job, we decided to sell our house and travel for a year. During our time abroad,...

Jan 14Business Insiderlifestyle

Gwyneth Paltrow says becoming an empty nester felt like 'a divorce'

Gwyneth Paltrow and her two kids, Apple Martin, 21, and Moses Martin, 19. ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty Images Gwyneth Paltrow said she "really struggled" when her kids flew the nest. The "...

Jan 14Business InsiderEntertainmentImpact

When my friends moved to the suburbs, I decided to raise my kids in Chicago. Being an urban mom was the best choice.

The author raised her kids in Chicago. Unaihuiziphotography/Getty Images I knew many people who moved away from Chicago to raise their kids, but I stayed. In Chicago, my kids had access to parks, muse...

6dBusiness InsiderlifestyleImpact

I'm a federal attorney. I've leveraged my White House experience into a side hustle that makes $70,000 annually.

Jennifer Clinchy worked at the White House for nine years. Courtesy of Jennifer Clinchy Jennifer Clinchy is a federal attorney who worked at the White House for 9 years. She started a résumé writing s...

Jan 16Business InsidereconomicsImpact

AU Deals: From All Time Classics To Recent Bangers, These Games Discounts Are Worth Your Cash

I have played all of these, argued about half of them with friends, and bought at least three of them twice (think: multi-platform). This is not theoretical value I'm showcasing to you today. This is ...

3dIGNEntertainmentImpact

McDonald's CEO says these 3 food trends will define 2026

Chris Kempczinski says he eats at McDonald's three to four times a week. Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images McDonald's CEO placed his bets for what will win the fast ...

Jan 15Business Insiderlifestyle

I met my husband at work, and then we quit our jobs to travel the world together. On that 18-month-long trip, we eloped.

The author and her husband traveled the world together before eloping. Courtesy of Zoe Ashbridge I met my husband at work, and we decided to quit our jobs together to cycle around the world. We saved ...

Jan 17Business InsiderlifestyleImpact

More room for the Flower Market to bloom

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Well before dawn, vans begin to pull up along Flower Market Road. Buckets of lilies and roses are lifted onto the street, ha...

Jan 15South China Morning Postlifestyle

China’s Ningbo cuisine; Hong Kong goes Back to the Past: 7 Lifestyle highlights

We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Umami, salty, stinky...

Jan 15South China Morning PostlifestyleImpact

China ‘dead or alive’ app allows solo users check in daily, alerts contacts if they miss it

A Chinese phone application called “dead or alive” that helps users check in daily has become a top-ranked app, reflecting the trend of solo living among the country’s young people. The Sileme app, or...

Jan 13South China Morning PostTechnology

We tried CES 2026’s best and weirdest products, ask us anything!

The Verge CES ground crew posing for a group photo in the Linq Promenade during CES 2026. We spent last week running to meetings, demos, and the convention floors to see as much as we could at CES 202...

Jan 13The VergeTechnologyImpact

In my 60s, I sold the home I raised my son in and took a job on a cruise ship. It gave me the freedom I needed.

The author sold her house and took a job as a cruise photographer. Courtesy of the author With my son grown and debt rising, I realized my longtime home no longer supported the life I wanted. Selling ...

6dBusiness InsiderlifestyleImpact
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