By Jacob Schroeder From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance When Jude and Matt Bell got engaged, they faced their first major argument: minimalist or floral dinnerware? As a money-management writer, Matt notes that these small decisions often reveal deeper differences you bring into a marriage. After decades of disagreements, you’d think couples would have mastered the art … Read more
You can have chemistry with someone and still feel strangely exhausted around them. The conversations may be great, the attraction may be obvious, and on paper, the relationship may look perfect. Yet somewhere between the good morning texts and weekend plans, you may find yourself wondering, “Why does being with this person sometimes feel so … Read more
Optical illusion personality tests are interesting images with many objects layered into the photo. They trick the eyes into believing what the viewer sees first, depending on their perspective. These tests ask almost nothing of you: just a glance, a gut reaction, and a willingness to believe that your eyes know something your brain hasn’t … Read more
President Donald Trump pauses while delivering remarks at the David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence in Garden City, N.Y., on Aug. 14, 2026. Samuel Corum/Getty Images President Donald Trump granted clemency this week to 30 people, White House pardon czar Alice Marie Johnson said Friday. “Yesterday was a powerful day for second chances,” … Read more
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has accelerated a series of senior provincial-level personnel changes ahead of a key party meeting, with new leaders installed in Shanghai and Gansu and the fate of the outgoing officials left unclear. On Sept. 4, Zhu Zhongming was appointed acting mayor of Shanghai after Gong Zheng resigned from the post, … Read more
For many women, building a successful career often comes with an unspoken choice: focus on the corporate job or take the risk of building something of your own. Aditi Mishra’s journey shows that the two do not always have to be separate. The London-based Indian professional recently shared a video on Instagram and drew attention … Read more
Every few months, a new video of IPS officer Sameer Sharma resurfaces online, and every time, it strikes the same chord. His story is simple to state but hard to imagine: a young man with a genuinely rocky academic record who went on to crack one of the toughest examinations in the country, the UPSC … Read more
Swiggy menu leaves the internet wondering what will actually be delivered A food delivery menu has sparked an unexpected discussion online after one of its customization choices left a customer wondering what would actually arrive at the doorstep.The menu featured Aloo Pyaaz Ka Parantha with options including Jain, Less Spicy, Swaminarayan, and More Spicy. Pratik … Read more
A home for sale in Houston on Jan. 13, 2021. Melissa Phillip/Houston Chronicle via AP The federal official who oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac told the two mortgage companies on Thursday to allow every approved lender to use VantageScore, ending a limited first phase that he said already had 50 lenders delivering loans. Bill … Read more
Vande Bharat crossing Sambar Lake in Rajasthan (Instagram) There are train journeys that take you from one city to another, and then there is Vande Bharat speeding past one of the most gorgeous locations in the country, the Sambar Lake in Rajasthan. The striking video was captured by Jaipur-based photographer Yogesh Sevkani, known on Instagram … Read more