My mother's best advice: you're allowed to enjoy nice things

Whether it was a solo trip to a cafe, a nice lipstick or merely wandering around a shop that was out of her price range, my mum showed me that a little luxury goes a long way

Western-style progressivism comes to Taiwan, challenging its national identity

Massive and tastefully ornate, it sits within a sprawling square of stone and is flanked by two temple-like assembly halls. Within its main chamber sits a 10-meter statue of the titular Chiang, Taiwan‘s first president.

Hooked by Asako Yuzuki review

A Tokyo high-flyer tries to befriend her favourite blogger in a novel that wears its aura of black comedy lightly, and its political statements more heavily

Week in wildlife: a wet macaque, four little pigs and a stowaway fox

This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world

My Mother's Best Advice: The Secret to Good Pastry is Cold Wrists

When I was growing up, she rarely dispensed advice. Instead, I watched her closely, holding on to her quiet wisdom

Hospitality workers: tell us about the worst or rudest customers you ever dealt with

We would like to hear your story of serving a nightmare patron

Ben Jennings on the Oscars

The awards ceremony, hosted by Conan O’Brien, takes place in Los Angeles on Sunday while the crisis in the Middle East rages on

Words of Wisdom from Our Mothers

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Gunman opens fire at Old Dominion University, injuring 2 people; suspect killed

Updated on: March 12, 2026 / 12:16 PM EDT / CBS News

Tentacles and a flying hat: photos of the day

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world

John Grisham reveals details on new spy novel and talks about how it compares to past books

John Grisham, who has written 52 bestsellers, reveals the name of his new novel on "CBS Mornings" and talks about how writing about espionage compares to his legal thrillers.

Fortunes

It was summer when I first met Kimiko. I was 15 at the time.