26 Countries Ban All Abortions. But 1 May Soon Change Course

On the gray cobblestones outside the National Congress of the Dominican Republic in Santo Domingo, women of all ages sang, clapped and stomped their feet. They held signs reading “El Futuro Es Feminista!” (The Future Is Feminist) and “Por riesgo de vida y salud de las mujeres, yo appoyo las tres causales,” (For women’s life […]

Bikinis could soon be BANNED in this popular tourist destination

Bali is cracking down on disrespectful behaviour with proposals to ban bikinis around its sacred sites. The popular holiday destination has had enough of skimpily clad western tourists posing for photos and climbing over holy monuments. Locals believe that the quality of tourists has declined as more visitors come to the island. Authorities are now […]

Superhero Bits: Lea Thompson Pitched a Howard the Duck Reboot, ‘X-Men Dark Phoenix’ Trailer Coming Soon & More

Why did former DC Entertainment president Diane Nelson leave Twitter? Which comic book movies are finalists for the People’s Choice Awards? What Suicide Squad plot hole did David Ayer acknowledge came from changing the timeline in post-production? Did you know Lea Thompson pitched a Howard the Duck reboot to Marvel? All that and more in […]

Pokemon Go news: Deoxys EX Raid reveal, Shiny Mewtwo coming soon?

Having leaked earlier this week, it has now been confirmed that Deoxys EX Raids are coming to Pokemon Go. A push notification appeared last night that let slip plans to replace Mewtwo, who is launching today as a tier 5 Gym battle. Deoxys will be replacing Mewtwo as an Ex Raid encounter, something that requires […]

Insiders are buzzing that Northern Virginia could soon be awarded Amazon’s HQ2 as Jeff Bezos makes high-profile visit to Washington, DC (AMZN)

Amy Harris/Invision/AP The Washington, DC, area is buzzing with speculation that Northern Virginia could soon land Amazon HQ2. Two sources said as much to Business Insider. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is amid a high-profile trip to Washington, DC. The Washington, DC, area is buzzing with speculation that Amazon could soon select Northern Virginia as the […]

You May Soon Need a License to Say 'Breast Is Best'

More than a quarter of American professions require a license, compared to just one-twentieth in the ’50s. For fiscal conservatives, it’s a sign of the growing crawl of government into the pocketbooks of citizens trying to make a living, leading to such bizarre outcomes as hair braiders requiring more training hours than EMTs. The next […]

Netherlands ends support to Syrian militants & White Helmets since Assad ‘will soon win’

The Netherlands has decided to end its support to militants in Syria, since the program did not yield “expected” results. The move comes as journalists found one of the groups had been labeled as terrorists by the country itself. “The opportunity to quickly change the situation [in Syria] is extremely small,” reads the letter the […]

Drivers could soon LOSE their licence if they fail THIS simple test

Drivers in the UK could soon lose their licence if they fail a simple road side test (Image: GETTY) Drivers could soon face losing their driving licence if they fail to pass a simple roadside eye-test. A trial conducted by Thames Valley, Hampshire, and West Midlands police forces will see drivers asked to read a […]

‘Photo coming soon’: White House coin marks Trump-Putin Helsinki summit as ‘historic moment’

Although US President Donald Trump has come under fire for daring to have a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the White House is making no apologies. It’s even released a commemorative coin marking the event. The “Kremlin Summit in Helsinki” coin has been listed on the White House gift shop website for $ 100. […]

We tried the athleisure brand Canadian women can’t get enough of — it just raised $18 million to expand across the US, so you can expect to see it everywhere soon

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Lolë Montreal-based company Lolë makes activewear that yogis, wellness advocates, and travelers love.  We can confirm that its technical apparel is at once stylish, feminine, and comfortable.  Though the company […]