What’s the story behind Taiwan’s funeral strippers?

In the rural villages and smaller cities of Taiwan, an unusual tradition continues to spark intrigue and controversy: the presence of exotic pole dancers, known as ‘funeral strippers,’ at memorial services for the deceased. Many videos of such funerals have been widely shared on social media platforms recently. This practice, which “is apparently a decades-old... Read More

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September 2, 2025

Inside Montauk Manor: What It’s Like to Stay in a 1920s Hotel in Montauk

2025-09-02T12:47:01Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky WhatsApp Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in. Montauk Manor has been... Read More

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September 2, 2025

‘We’re here to replace you,’ new Green leader Polanski tells Labour as he terms Starmer’s politics ‘despicable’ – UK politics live | Politics

Polanski says Starmer’s politics ‘despicable’, and says he can’t imagine Greens working with him in hung parliament Q: [From Jim Pickard from the Financial Times] Would you rule out working with Keir Starmer in a hung parliament? Polanski said it would be “wild” to rule out working with anyone on his first day. But he... Read More

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September 2, 2025

White House says Trump will make an ‘exciting announcement’ related to the Pentagon later today – US politics live | US politics

Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature In late August, Pentagon sources told the Washington Post and Rolling Stone that planning was actively underway for a national guard operation in Chicago, though no final decision had been announced. When asked at the time, a Pentagon official told the... Read More

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