For couples, “holidays are a scary time” because they often call for revealing a new side of yourself to your partner, says Sabrina Romanoff, New York-based psychologist and a relationship expert for dating app Hily. Some people have decades-long, big family traditions they want to uphold. Others prefer to keep it low key. Whatever the … Read more
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world The US coastguard intercepted and boarded a tanker transporting Venezuelan oil in the Caribbean on Saturday, as Washington continues to ratchet up pressure on the regime of autocratic president Nicolás Maduro. Homeland security … Read more
It’s important to build resilience, but how do we actually do it? I’ve spent 15 years researching happiness, and I’ve interviewed thousands of people about what makes it possible for them to thrive. I’ve learned that resilience isn’t something you’re born with. It’s not even about bouncing back, a concept that often does more harm … Read more
Indonesia is clearing forests at a rapid pace with military assistance in one of its most biodiverse regions for a state-backed agricultural project, even as recent fatal floods have illustrated the dangers of deforestation. Billed as a project to ensure the fourth most populous nation’s food and energy security, Indonesia is planning to cultivate rice … Read more
Bob Newhart and Will Ferrell star in “Elf.” Warner Bros. In the 2003 movie “Elf,” the lead character Buddy discovers he is human, though he has spent his life raised by elves. He travels to New York City to find his real family, including his father who shares an Upper West Side apartment with his … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Revolut has clashed with dozens of former senior staff facing unexpectedly large tax bills from selling shares in the company, following incorrect information from the fintech. The London-headquartered neobank informed ex-employees this month that they … Read more
Build-A-Bear Workshop wasn’t always a retail winner. The toy store, known for its interactive experience of building and accessorizing stuffed animals, has gone through a significant turnaround since CEO Sharon Price John took the helm of the company over a decade ago. “When I first came in 2013, that assessment of the brand was strong,” … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Fidelity International has warned UK company chairs against approving excessive pay packets as part of a broader crackdown on corporate governance standards. The asset manager, which oversees more than $1tn, has sent a letter to … Read more
One key to eating healthier is making the most out of your trip to the grocery store. And you might want to consider this popular grocery store hack that Hunter Stoler, a nutrition and health coach, swears by. “I try to shop the perimeter of the grocery store,” says Stoler, who goes by “Health with … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. A steep rally in Chinese stock markets has cooled in the past three months, as weak economic data and profit-taking bring this year’s steep rally to an end. The MSCI China index has fallen 7.4 … Read more