Lifestyle
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Amazon Adds New Way to Pay Just in Time for Black Friday
You’ll have a new way to pay when your Amazon cart is full of smart plugs and dishtowels on Black Friday: Venmo. The retail giant just announced the new checkout option and has started a slow rollout. Venmo is now…
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Beyond Meat’s Latest Meat Alternative Hits Grocery Stores
Vegans and devout Beyond Meat eaters everywhere rejoice: The maker of plant-based meat just introduced a new meat alternative in grocery stores. Joining the likes of its breakfast sausage, burger patties, meatballs, and other meat substitutes is Beyond Steak — bite-sized fake…
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US Military Will Now Help Service Members Pay for Abortion Needs
Since the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade in June, some 80,000 female active-duty service personnel are stationed in states that now restrict abortion access. Ahead of November’s elections, which will see propositions regarding abortion laws on several state…
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Where to Buy Jack-o’-Lantern Pizzas This Halloween
Kids cannot survive on candy alone, which is why a delivery or takeout pizza after trick-or-treating is a must. It’s quick, easy, and inexpensive and can help keep your little ones from overindulging in sugary treats. Several big pizza chains…
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Trader Joe’s Is Now Selling Teeny Tiny Mini Tote Bags
The latest addition to Trader Joe’s line of unexpectedly trendy grocery bags is a teensy-weensy miniature tote — and superfans are snatching them up. The $3 fun-sized micro totes, which fit in the palm of your hand, also include a…
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Walmart Employees Reveal the Retailer’s ‘Easiest’ Jobs
Both formal and informal labor complaints have damaged Walmart’s image as an employer — and that reputation extends online. Many of the discussions on r/Walmart, where the subreddit’s mascot is a frowning worker, often revolve around the retailer’s sub-optimal working conditions.…
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Mental Health Issues You Never Even Knew Existed
As difficult (not to mention expensive) as it is to confront physical ailments, most Americans often find it even harder to talk about complex mental health issues. Public awareness and…
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This Iconic Retro Toy Just Got an Incredible 21st-Century Upgrade
Few things evoke a sense of nostalgia like toys. From toys that debuted in the early 20th century or before to electronic games and otherwise that came decades later, here…
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Fun and Funny Christmas Jammies for the Whole Family (Including Pets!)
There’s nothing cuter than dressing your whole family in matching Christmas pajamas for the holidays. Adding the baby, dog, or cat to the ensemble? Even cuter. Matching pajama sets make…
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Wendy’s Offers Breakfast Deal You’ll Want To Get Out of Bed For
If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, then it’s also the most important meal for sniffing out a great deal. And right now, Wendy’s is offering a…
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15 Ways Classrooms Have Changed Over the Past 50 Years
The national average mathematics scores of America’s fourth- and eighth-grade students had the biggest decline ever recorded since 2019. Reading scores also fell in The Nation’s Report Card, a U.S. Department…
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More Americans Are Turning to TikTok for News, Survey Says
While TikTok may be best known for its wacky challenges and trendy dances, more Americans are using the short-form platform to get their news, according to a recent Pew Research…
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Big Discounts Could Be in Store for Holiday Shoppers Who Buy Early
With inflation boosting the price of everyday items and the consumer price index up 8.2% over last year, shoppers are expected to tighten their purse strings this holiday season. In…
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Frugal Redditors Share Their Favorite ‘Cheap Gift’ Ideas
Persistent inflation is changing the way Americans think about holiday shopping, according to a recent Bankrate survey. But belt-tightening doesn’t mean you have to give up on gifts altogether. Ahead…
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Thirsty? Consider a ‘Water Tasting’ With TikTok’s Viral Water Sommelier
In just three years, the canned water startup Liquid Death went from a cult beverage company to a $700 million business. Investors are calling it the “fastest growing non-alcoholic beverage…
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Walmart Employees and Superfans Share Their Controversial Opinions
Superfans and employees on Reddit’s Walmart-focused forum recently shared their most controversial opinions about the superstore, discussing the retailer’s work culture, products, and management. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that…
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Celebs Who Got Canceled — and Probably Deserved It
Everyone makes mistakes — but when celebrities blunder badly, it can be a media brouhaha or even a career killer. While some offenses are relatively minor (but get an outsized…
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Old Levi’s Found in Mineshaft Fetch $87,400 at Auction
A pair of vintage Levi’s sold at auction on Oct. 1, and it’s not just the winning $76,000 bid that’s turned heads, but the jeans’ provenance, the young buyer who…
