Jean Eaglesham is a reporter covering insurance for The Wall Street Journal. She's based in London but covers the industry worldwide. Her articles cover all types of insurance: car, home, life, ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Always greet a shopkeeper with a cheery hello or "bonjour" upon entering a shop or store. It’s appreciated and considered good manners. – Debra Smith In a world dominated by ...

Philippe Petit remembers it like it was yesterday. On Aug. 7, 1974, he made an illegal high-wire walk 1,350 feet above the ground between the Twin Towers. The French high-wire artist will look back on ...