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60 British slang words that will confuse anybody who didn't grow up in the UK

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london street at christmas time with double decker buses and twinkling lights
From "chockablock" to a "full Monty," the Brits have a wide range of interesting slang words.

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18 quirky British Christmas traditions that might confuse Americans

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london soho christmas
Some Christmas traditions look a little different in the UK.

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Welcome to the 'Hamptons of England'

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The Cotswolds

Frederick Hunt for B

When I saw a British newspaper warning that rich Americans were "invading" the Cotswolds, I had to see for myself if the headlines matched reality.

American money is transforming the Cotswolds into the 'Hamptons of England'

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Facade of D'Ambrosi Fine Foods
D'Ambrosi Fine Foods is an American-run business in Stow-on-the-Wold.

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As locals gossip beneath the low-beamed ceiling of a coffee shop, I ask Audrey Ann Masur to speak up.

I've shopped at Costco locations in 5 different countries. These 6 things have surprised me most.

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Exterior of a Costco in Liverpool, England
I love Costco, and I've discovered some interesting surprises using my membership to shop and eat there while abroad.

Tammy Barr

I'm an American who's lived in the UK for 20 years. My lovely small city should be on more travelers' radars.

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Cardiff Castle sitting on grassy hill
Cardiff Castle

Jennifer Burns

I moved from the US to the UK 10 years ago. I've built a great life, but it's come with surprising challenges.

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The author posing with his son.
I'm an American who moved to the UK, and there are a few things I wish I'd known before leaving.

Andrew Samtoy

Let's talk about the seating chart for the Trump royal banquet, shall we?

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President Donald Trump sits in between Princess Kate and King Charles.
President Donald Trump sits in between Princess Kate and King Charles.

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Ukraine is betting on this Western country to build thousands of its interceptor drones

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Roman Shemechko, cofounder of Besomar company, launches an interceptor drone on February 21, 2025 in Lviv Oblast, Ukraine. Ukrainian Besomar company has developed a fixed-wing UAV interceptor to shoot down Russian drones.

3 charts show Shein's big leaps in a key market ahead of its IPO

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A girl unwraps a black Shein skirt
Shein and other fast-fashion companies have come under scrutiny for chemicals in their clothing.

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