08 Dec, 2025

Regardless of all its efforts and billions spent, Japan simply can't appear to persuade its residents to have extra kids

Japan’s delivery fee declined for a seventh consecutive yr, reaching a report low in 2022. The nation plans to spend greater than $25 billion a yr on childcare companies in its effort to reverse the pattern. Japan is already one of many oldest international locations on the earth, with a median median age of practically […]

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I paid $200 for a 2-hour ferry journey from Florida to the Bahamas. I spent 9 hours on the island, nevertheless it wasn't sufficient time.

I went on a two-hour ferry journey from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to the Bahamas for $200. The ferry’s boarding course of was simple and I loved strolling across the island.  I want I might been in a position to spend extra time on the island and getting residence wasn’t excellent.  Loading One thing is loading. […]

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A TikToker who has spent 9 months defending a stray cat from freezing temperatures and a territorial raccoon lastly earned the feline's belief

A TikToker who discovered a cat in his yard documented his evolving relationship with the stray. Kyle Parnell posted movies of himself caring for the cat from a distance, like making him a winter house. After feeding the cat and defending him from a raccoon, Parnell lastly earned his belief. Loading One thing is loading. […]

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Tina Turner offered her whole music catalog for an estimated $50 million earlier than she died. Right here's how the late singer made and spent her fortune.

Turner and her second husband owned houses in each Switzerland and France. This aerial {photograph} taken on Might 25, 2023, exhibits the property of late singer Tina Turner in Kusnacht. Fabrice Coffrini/AFP by way of Getty Photos The Grammy winner and Bach, who she married in 2013 after 27 years collectively, bought a rustic property […]

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I misplaced my passport, missed my flight residence, and spent six hours at Bangkok's airport — right here's how I killed time

I journey to Bangkok every year and have all the time had clean journeys. However on my most up-to-date go to, I misplaced my passport and missed my flight again residence. The creator missed her flight again to Singapore from Suvarnabhumi Airport. Marielle Descalsota/Insider In April, I used to be scheduled to fly to Singapore […]

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A pair spent $75,000 to remodel a Scottsdale house into the proper Airbnb for bachelorette events. Have a look inside.

Vanessa Aguirre and her husband remodeled a Scottsdale home right into a dream bachelorette spot. It options customized pink wallpapers, murals, and a luxurious pool.  The Airbnb sleeps 12 visitors and begins at $716 an evening earlier than charges, which is simply $59 per visitor. Loading One thing is loading. Thanks for signing up! Entry […]

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I spent a weekend in a comfortable A-frame cabin within the mountains that had beautiful views from each angle, and I by no means wished to go away

When trying to find cabin stays on Airbnb, this one stood out to me due to its A-frame form. I had by no means stayed in an A-frame earlier than, and I wished to see if it was as attractive because it appeared within the footage, so I booked it for 2 nights for $1,000. […]

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I spent $130 to get my colours professionally analyzed final 12 months. It's been among the finest (and worst) investments I've made.

Final 12 months, I paid $130 to get my colours analyzed by knowledgeable, who advised me I am an autumn. The professional advised me to keep away from cool colours and silver, as an alternative choosing gold and heat shades. I am insecure in methods I wasn’t earlier than and my buying habits have modified […]

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I spent $1,000 to have a room to myself on a 30-hour Amtrak trip, and it's simply the very best in a single day prepare lodging I've ever booked

I desire to journey by prepare after I can — even when it means taking an in a single day trip. The creator sits on a prepare from NYC to Miami. Joey Hadden/Insider As a journey reporter at Insider, the place I take 4 journeys a 12 months, trains are my most popular mode of […]

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