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I moved to Singapore as a pregnant newlywed and left a divorced single mom. I have no regrets.
Sara Lyle was six months pregnant when she moved to Singapore for her then-husband's job. She got hired as the editor-in-chief of an expat magazine, which became a lifeline during her divorce.
The Silicon Valley investors who secretly bought up $800 million in Northern California real estate reveal unexpected plans for 'a city of yesterday'
"The plans that people put forward will be very inspired by those great old American neighborhoods that someone who was born 100 years ago will recognize," Jan Sramek, founder and CEO of California Forever, told KQED.
Dan Buettner's been preaching the benefits of the Blue Zone lifestyle for a decade — and now the world's obsessed
Dan Buettner's Netflix docuseries, "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones" came out on August 30. But he's been sharing his message for a lot longer.
Non-tech companies are seeking AI talent and offering six-figure salaries. Here's who's hiring.
From law firms to Disney, companies outside of the tech sector are looking to put AI to work. They're posting jobs with salaries of up to $300,000. Read more
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Meet a 26-year-old concierge at a five-star hotel in Australia who caters to the absurd requests of wealthy travelers
Elly Grace Rinaldis, a 26-year-old concierge at the Hilton Hotel in Brisbane, Australia, gave Insider a behind-the-scenes look at what the mystical job actually entails.
A former guard at one of Putin's luxury palaces says it was like a toxic 'little town' where everyone was snitching on each other
Vitaly Brizhaty, who left Russia's Federal Protective Service and fled the country, described a toxic atmosphere in which everyone worked for the security agency, and you had to watch what you said for fear of reprisals.
Video shows an American fugitive laughing as authorities capture him after hiding in Mexico for 32 years
Greg Lawson, 63, was convicted in 1991 of attempted murder after a "gun battle," according to The New York Times. Lawson had been hiding out in Puerto Escondido in Oaxaca, Mexico, per the Times.
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Ukraine has 'completely defeated' a Russian naval infantry brigade of the Black Sea Fleet — for a second time, says think tank.
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Deep trenches, cheap drones, and a more efficient war machine are just some of the ways Russia has improved since it first invaded Ukraine.
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Ukrainian steelmakers who scared off Russian forces with decoy weapons made of trash are now supplying troops with hundreds of fake weapons.
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If you have one of these 10 jobs, AI has some of the skills to replace you
Your job is going to be affected by generative AI like ChatGPT. The question is just how much — and whether it will mean you'll be out of work. Read more
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The biotech CEO trying to reverse aging has removed all but 3 things from his bedroom
The only objects in Bryan Johnson's bedroom are his bed, a laser face shield — for reducing wrinkles — and a device to attach to his genitals to measure his nighttime erections, Time Magazine reported Wednesday in a profile of him. Read more
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A millennial dad of 2 bought an abandoned home in Japan for $23,600. He says restoring it is easier than expected.
One of the best parts of Japan is that there are no restrictions or limitations on foreigners owning property, the owner, Eric McAskill, said.
An injured hiker rescued from the Grand Canyon says his 4 friends were 'unjustly vilified' after officials falsely claimed the group left him behind
"In my view, my friends did all the exact right things. They got me rescued," William Formanek told Insider.
500,000-year-old pieces of wood discovered in Zambia have 'no known parallels' in the world, archeologists say
The discovery reshapes our understanding of what early humans were capable of, the scientists wrote in the Nature journal on Wednesday.
Your Fitbit and Apple Watch may wind up hurting you
What used to be just a helpful tool for health nuts has bloomed into a multibillion-dollar market. But is this deluge of data making us healthier? Read more
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3 years ago I bought a boat to live on in London. It's less than 7 feet wide and not as cheap as people think, but it's made me confident and brave.
Laura Woodley, 35, pursues an unconventional lifestyle living on a boat and while she enjoys it, she says it's more difficult and expensive than it seems.
Sunken ancient temples were found in a mysterious underwater city, with Egyptian and Greek treasures
A team of archaeologists made the discovery while working to uncover the legendary site of Thonis-Heracleion, an Egyptian port city that completely disappeared after sinking into the Mediterranean more than 1,000 years ago.
Homes in Loma Linda, the only Blue Zone in the US, are about $250,000 cheaper than the rest of California
On average, residents of Loma Linda live 10 years longer than typical US residents, Insider previously reported. As such a desirable place to live, it has a highly competitive real estate market.
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A Cuban teenager was offered a job doing 'construction work' in Russia. Instead he was sent to fight on the front lines in Ukraine.
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In a chilling Russian military recruitment ad, soldiers wistfully discuss their plans to "recapture Kyiv" and move their families into conquered Ukrainian cities.
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Ukraine's capture of two villages shows 'severe degradation' of Russia's defending troops, experts say.
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The humanoid-robot CEO of a drinks company says it doesn't have weekends and is 'always on 24/7'
Dictador appointed the AI-powered robot, named Mika, as its experimental chief executive in August last year, and it's not afraid to put in the hours to help the company "take over the world." Read more
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Meet the typical Hong Kong millennial: They're supporting their parents, can't afford to buy homes, and have zero interest in moving to mainland China
Insider spoke to six Hong Kong millennials in their 20s and 30s, along with financial and generational experts, to find out what makes this generation tick.
I've traveled solo for over 20 years. Here are the cities I would go back to alone, and the ones that would be better with a travel buddy.
Travel writer and photographer Michelle Gross has been traveling solo for over 20 years. Here she shares her shortlist of global cities she will and won't travel solo to again.
The golden years for NYC Airbnb hosts are over
On September 5, New York City began enforcing a 2022 law banning whole-home, short-term rentals and short-term stays with more than two guests. Since then, only 4,600 short-term listings in New York City remain on Airbnb — a staggering 77% drop from June.
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Russia has made a tactical mistake in expending too much manpower and weaponry on its first line of defense and leaving its deeper lines weaker, analysts told The Kyiv Independent.
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During 18 months under attack by Russia's bigger and better-armed military, Ukraine's air force has kept its jets in action by staying on the move. Its success is due in part to Russia's shortcomings in finding and striking targets, and it has lessons for the US and its allies, the top US Air Force general in Europe said this week.
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Ukraine has likely made "a significant tactical breach" along Russia's multi-layered defense on the southern frontline, beyond the village of Robotyne, a Saturday report from the US think tank Institute for the Study of War says.
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The CEO of a hedge fund that averaged 70% returns over 2 decades doesn't regret sleeping 2,000 nights in his office: 'I really don't see how I could do it otherwise'
"For me, productivity-wise it's really fantastic being able to spend nearly 80 straight hours each week with no interruptions except sleep thinking about work before spending three more normal days at home." The chief executive officer of Renaissance Technologies, Peter Brown, said. Read more
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I flew Icelandair for the first time. My $850 round-trip ticket didn't include snacks, but I would definitely fly with the airline again.
Insider's Talia Lakritz encountered a few surprises along the way, including smaller luggage requirements. However, she appreciated the airline's punctual service and unique touches.
A Japanese company has 3D printed a 530-square-foot concrete tiny home for the price of a car — see how it was built
The 527-square-foot unit has one bedroom, bathroom, and living room with a kitchen.
I tried the Nicoya, Costa Rica Blue Zone diet for a week. I felt fuller and more energetic.
The Netflix series mentioned that Nicoyans eat squash, beans, and corn — otherwise known as the "three sisters" by Indigenous cultures. Together, they form a complete protein — without the cholesterol found in meat.
You vs. 4,000 other applicants: inside the frenzied scramble for remote jobs
Welcome to the impossible odds of today's job market for remote work. With unemployment near a five-decade low, there are plenty of available positions for those who are still willing to brave the morning commute. But it's a whole different situation for job seekers who want to work from home full-time. Read more
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The world's largest airplane was destroyed by Russia — and Ukraine estimates it will cost $500 million to rebuild. Take a look at what's left of the mammoth jet.
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A video appearing to show a Russian Lancet drone striking a Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter at its base suggests the small drones can now hit targets much farther away.
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Ukraine got its first Abrams tanks from the US — 8 months after Russia's propagandists claimed it already destroyed one.
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It's not just you. LinkedIn has gotten really weird.
The number of LinkedIn posts grew 41% from 2021 to 2023. But it's the content of the posts that's shifted the most, turning LinkedIn into one of the world's strangest social networks. Read more
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A solo backpacker who has been to 40 countries says 3 things help her travel for free
Claire Sturzaker took her first backpacking trip for free by working on a ranch. Now, she's a full-time solo traveler with multiple money-saving tips.
I'm an expat who has lived in Okinawa, Japan, for two years. The quality of life and even the fast food is better here than in America.
Acasia Olson says that the fast food in Japan is different. For example, Japan McDonald's has shrimp patty burgers and teriyaki chicken burgers that seem higher-quality than the ground meat patties and fried chicken sandwiches at American McDonald's.
China's 1.4 billion population isn't enough to fill the country's empty homes, former official says
"Each expert gives a very different number, with the most extreme believing the current number of vacant homes are enough for 3 billion people," said He Keng, a former deputy head of the statistics bureau, per Reuters.
The truce came nearly five months after over 10,000 WGA members went on strike on May 2. Writers were joined on the picket lines by 160,000 striking actors, freezing TV and film production. Read more
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Ukraine breached Russia's fearsome defenses with vehicles for the first time, analysts say — a major milestone in its fightback.
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Ukraine refused 10 Leopard tanks from Germany because they needed repairs and it didn't have the technicians and parts to fix them, report says.
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Russian commanders are ordering troops to make "ill-conceived" and "hysterical" counterattacks near the east Ukrainian city of Bakhmut in an urgent bid to regain lost ground, according to a respected US think tank.
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Remember when NFTs sold for millions of dollars? 95% of the digital collectibles may now be worthless.
A report by dappGambl showed that out of 73,257 NFT collections the researchers looked at, 69,795 of them, or slightly over 95%, had a market cap of zero ether. By their estimates, almost 23 million people hold these worthless assets. Read more
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Russia's defensive lines are impossible to outflank, which means Ukrainian forces have to find a way to punch through their middle without becoming encircled, a US veteran training Ukrainian soldiers told Insider.
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Video of a cheap drone destroying an exposed T-72 hints Russian crews are still working out how to hide their tanks from a growing threat, former US general says.
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Russian forces suffered steep casualties on a key part of the front line in Ukraine, losing more than 300 troops in one day, according to a US think tank.
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The frugal life of Warren Buffett: How the billionaire spends his fortune, from McDonald's breakfasts to a rare and 'indefensible' splurge
Still living in the house he bought in the 1950s and driving an equally modest car, the Oracle of Omaha prefers to keep and grow his money rather than take it out of the bank. See how Buffett spends — or doesn't spend — his billions. Read more
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Singapore's been named the world's 6th Blue Zone. Some locals are skeptical.
Some locals in Singapore told Insider they are skeptical of the title and that life in their home country feels markedly different from the descriptions they've heard of the other five Blue Zones.
BRICS's messaging about de-dollarization could get even messier if Zimbabwe joins the group's bank
Tendai Biti, a former Zimbabwe finance minister, has said there could be an economic "disaster" if the current administration of President Emmerson Mnangagwa decides to ditch the dollar.
Danish artist who turned in two blank canvases titled 'Take the Money and Run' has now been told to repay $75,000
"I am shocked, but at the same time, it is exactly what I have imagined," Haaning told the Danish broadcaster DR on Monday, according to NPR's translation.
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Drones have taken out Russian warplanes in airfields hundreds of miles from the fighting in Ukraine, and have also targeted Moscow, shutting down its airports. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told CBS that the strikes aren't done on his orders, but said that they show Russia that its "sky is not as well protected" as it thinks.
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Ukraine has launched a drone campaign that plans to exhaust Russia's air defenses, disable its bombers, and damage military production, according to Ukraine's head of military intelligence.
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Ukraine is firing 6,000 to 7,000 artillery rounds per day compared to Russia's rate of 20,000 to 60,000 at the peak of its barrages this year, CNN reported, citing figures from Estonia's defense ministry and Ukrainian MP Oleksandra Ustinova.
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The AI heretic: How a leading economist learned to start worrying and fear artificial intelligence
Today, in this moment of peak AI, which path are we on? The terrific one, where we all benefit from these new tools? Or the terrible one, where most of us lose out? Over the course of three conversations this summer, Daron Acemoglu told Insider's Aki Ito he's worried we're currently hurtling down a road that will end in catastrophe. Read more
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Disappointing photos show what it's really like to backpack across Europe
From overcrowded tourist attractions to sleepless train nights and a sore back, backpacking in Europe wasn't as glamorous as it looks on Instagram, Insider's Joey Hadden writes.
An Italian dietitian who has followed the Mediterranean diet all her life shares her 4 go-to breakfasts
Marika Mancino is an Italian registered dietitian who grew up following the Mediterranean Diet in Rome. She said each meal should contain protein, carbohydrates, fat, and fiber. Here she shares her four favorite breakfasts with Insider.
A man used an AirTag to locate thousands of dollars worth of golfing gear lost while traveling to Ireland — but getting it back was a nightmare
Terry Argue traveled from Oklahoma to Ireland to golf with his friends. He said he spent his vacation without his clubs after his gear, equipped with an AirTag, sat at an airport across the ocean the entire time.
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Ukraine used drones and missiles to take down an advanced Russian air-defense system worth hundreds of millions of dollars early on Thursday, according to multiple reports. The S-400 "Triumf" was taken down using a combination of Neptune missiles and drones per Anton Gerashchenko, a Ukrainian official writing on Telegram.
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The Ukrainian soldier who drove a tank converted into a bomb toward a Russian position had to get it close, jam the accelerator down, and jump out of a hatch before it exploded, according to his brigade.
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Russia covered up a fighter jet pilot's attempt to shoot down a NATO aircraft near Ukraine last year, blaming it on a malfunction, the BBC reported on Thursday. The pilot, who was flying a Russian SU-27 fighter jet, fired two missiles at a British RAF RC-135 Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft on September 29 last year.
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A former IBM exec said he survived 9/11 because a coworker got him to swap flights — then he ended up firing her
Even though Bill Ellmore credits his coworker's intervention with saving his life, he said he was already due to fire her, and did so a few months after the attack. Read more
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