The world's best restaurants, expat destinations, and fine dining hubs: Lifestyle roundup
Plus, the philanthropists who gave the most to charity this year
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Few activities in life can go from fun to infuriating quite as quickly as picking a restaurant for a special occasion. When everyone in a group has competing tastes, interests, and food restrictions, discussions about dinner plans can quickly evolve into high-pressure negotiations.
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In the years since the Covid-19 pandemic first shut down life across the globe and shifted many professions to online work, both employers and employees have had to reevaluate where in the world their business is conducted.
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When it comes to eating in a high-quality restaurant, Americans are in luck: in almost every region of the country, there are cities filled with five-star establishments, according to a recent analysis.
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The holiday season has long been synonymous with toys, and throughout the decades, certain items have become iconic hits, bringing joy to millions and shaping America’s thread in Toyland in the process.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy released its annual list of the biggest charitable gifts from individuals or foundations this year, and the leading 12 donations total more than $6 billion.
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With Christmas and Hanukkah right around the corner, shoppers across the United States are filling their carts – both physical and digital – with gifts for their friends and family. While the holiday season can bring us closer to our loved ones, it’s also the time of year Americans are most likely to give to strangers as well.