China has confirmed that Kim Jong Un traveled to China this week in his first overseas trip since becoming North Korea’s leader in 2011. Experts say Kim probably met with China to talk about how to deal with Trump and his negotiating style during future talks. China knows well how to appease the US president […]
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We visited Russia’s opulent UK embassy at the height of a diplomatic crisis — here’s what it was like
Simon Dawson/Reuters Britain and Russia are in the middle of their most intense diplomatic crisis since the Cold War over the poisoning of ex-spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in Salisbury earlier this month. Theresa May expelled 23 Russian diplomats from the UK earlier week, prompting a reciprocal action from Moscow. Despite losing about 30% […]
I visited the campus that McDonald’s is trying to convince Amazon to buy before it’s abandoned — here’s why that’s an amazing idea for both companies (MCD, AMZN)
Kate Taylor McDonald’s is leaving its longtime headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois, this spring. The fast-food giant’s more than 100 acres of land in the Chicago suburb is one site that has been proposed for Amazon’s second headquarters project, called HQ2. Business Insider visited the headquarters and saw why McDonald’s soon-to-be-abandoned campus could be a […]
We visited Dollar Tree and Dollar General to see which was a better store — and the winner was clear (DG, DLTR)
Business Insider/Mary Hanbury Dollar Tree and Dollar General are the two largest dollar stores in the US. The stores are neck-and-neck in terms of store count and annual sales. But, there are some big differences in the shopping experiences you’ll have at these stores. Bargain-hunting has been the flavor of the past decade. In the […]
A Secret Service agent tackled a Chinese security official over the nuclear football when Trump visited China
JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images Axios reported on Sunday that during President Donald Trump’s trip to China in November, a Secret Service member tackled a Chinese security official. The incident reportedly began when Chinese detail tried to prevent the military aide carrying the “nuclear football” from entering a room behind Trump. White House Chief of Staff John […]
We visited the chunk of preserved fatberg on display in London — and it’s about as gross as you would expect
Back in September large chunks of the internet were captivated by the story of a 130-tonne “fatberg” which was discovered in the sewers of east London. The slimy lump of coagulated fat, oil, wet wipes, diapers, and so forth took several weeks to dismantle via a combination of pickaxes, high-pressure hoses and large suctions tubes. […]
We visited the chunk of preserved fatberg on display in London — and it’s about as gross as you would expect
Back in September large chunks of the internet were captivated by the story of a 130-tonne “fatberg” which was discovered in the sewers of east London. The slimy lump of coagulated fat, oil, wet wipes, diapers, and so forth took several weeks to dismantle via a combination of pickaxes, high-pressure hoses and large suctions tubes. […]
A photographer who has visited 91 countries with only hand luggage reveals the 8 things that make it possible
Getty Images Travelling hand-luggage-only saves time at the airport and money when booking. A travel photographer who has visited 91 countries with just a carry-on says there are 8 things that make it possible. Her tips include packing lightweight items of clothing that you can layer — and bringing snacks. Travelling hand-luggage-only is simply a […]
WIll Prince Harry and Meghan Markle enjoy honeymoon on island royal visited with Diana?
Prince Harry, 33, and Meghan Markle, 36, will marry in Windsor this May. Speculation over all aspects of the day is rife, with royal fans wondering who Meghan will choose as her bridesmaids, and what designer will create her wedding gown. Planning a wedding of this magnitude is stressful, and the couple will surely be […]
We visited convenience-store rivals Wawa and Sheetz to see which does it better — and the winner is clear
Hollis Johnson Wawa and Sheetz are both convenience store chains with a cult following. We visited both to see which was better. After the face-off, Wawa reigned supreme for offering food that’s worth a trip in itself. The Capulets versus the Montagues. Harvard versus Yale. Britney versus Christina. Among history’s fabled rivalries, perhaps none is […]