The town of Bugarach in the south of France, reportedly the only place on earth to be spared on Dec. 21st, is now closed for business
The Life of Kate and William’s Child, in 10 Easy Steps
History offers us some clues.
The World’s Best — and Worst — Places to Live
Mercer Consulting has come out with its annual list of world cities with the best and worst infrastructure and quality of life. Great if you’re in Vienna; not so much in Port-au-Prince.
Commute from Hell: Russian Drivers Endure 125-Mile Long, 3-Day Traffic Jam
Snow wasn’t the only thing that accumulated in Russia’s capital city last week.
Kate Middleton’s Baby: As the World Fusses, a London Neighborhood Shrugs
A hundred members of the press gathered outside the King Edward VII’s Hospital Sister Agnes in central London, hoping to catch a glimpse of a pregnant Kate Middleton. But for most neighbors it was just another Tuesday morning.
Man Shoved onto Tracks of NYC Subway; Suspect Apprehended, but Could Anyone Have Saved the Victim?
A murder in city’s busy subway system would have been avoided, some say, if a photographer had done more to help
Anderson Cooper Gets ‘Sunburned Eyeballs,’ Goes Temporarily Blind
“I wake up in the middle of the night and it feels like my eyes are on fire,” the TV journalist said.
10 Buzzwords to Take Off Your LinkedIn Profile Now
If you’re an innovative, creative problem solver with a track record, this post is for you
Reading While Eating for Dec. 4: Countdown to the Royal Offspring
In today’s must-read links for your lunch break: Everything you didn’t need to know about the future heir to the British throne.
WATCH: ‘Secret Santa’ Hands Out $100 Bills, Surprises Storm-Affected Residents
A wealthy, anonymous businessman is giving away $100,000 to unsuspecting strangers this holiday season, including to those affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Louisiana Town Evacuated after 6 Million Pounds of Explosives Discovered
When 6 million pounds of explosive material are uncovered in your hometown, perhaps it’s time to consider relocating.
Top 10 Everything: News and Trends
In 55 wide-ranging lists, TIME surveys the highs and lows, the good and the bad of the past 12 months.