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The author was diagnosed with sepsis during a family trip. Courtesy of the authorTwo days into a family trip, I spiked a 103 fever and didn't feel great. At the hospital, I was diagnosed with sepsis and felt guilty for ruining my family's trip. I learned I can't control what happens and should let go of mom guilt.

The author's mother (not pictured) went to college in her 50s. IPGGutenbergUKLtd/Getty Images/iStockphotoOnce my single mother got a handle on her eating disorder, she decided to go to college in her 50s. She's now a counselor and helps people with substance abuse issues. My mother and I went through treatment together, and I also struggled in college.

The first thing they did after getting their keys was to remodel almost the entire place. Mellow Mango. Johan and Sabine Bogaerts left the Netherlands and moved to Thailand to open a beach resort. The couple says they always dreamed of running their own business instead of working for someone else.

The author traveled to Hong Kong for a four-day solo trip. Nikada/Getty Images/iStockphotoTo kick off 2025, Erin Liam visited Hong Kong for the first time in January. Having grown up in Singapore, she had expected the cities to be similar. However, she was surprised by several ways of life, including sharing tables with strangers.

TikTok creators shared their thoughts on how the app's potential shutdown threatens their income. Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images. TikTok restored services in the US after 12 hours of downtime, easing some creators' concerns. Creators rely on TikTok for income, from product sales and ad deals to the app's affiliate program.

Hezbollah militants in Beirut, November 2023. Marwan Naamani/picture alliance via Getty ImagesLebanon elected General Joseph Aoun as president earlier this month, ending a two-year presidential vacuum. Just days later, Nawaf Salam was named as the country's prime minister. Business Insider has taken a look at what the moves mean for Hezbollah.