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Jobs That’ll Soon Be Lost to Automation
Workers have long feared losing jobs to newcomers, but the threat has changed in the digital age as technology poses a new form of competition. With 2.3 million robots already present in the global workforce, bots are now projected to…
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What To Do If Your Luggage Goes Missing When Flying
Consumer complaints about airlines have reached new heights since the pandemic, and mishandled luggage is one of the reasons. Amid the chaos that has followed the nationwide ground stop Wednesday because of a computer system outage, it pays to know…
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DoorDash Will Return Your Unwanted Holiday Gifts for Just $5
With the holiday season in the rearview mirror, you may have a stack of unwanted gifts that need to be returned. But after all the shopping, wrapping, cooking, cleaning, hosting, and decorating, dropping off your returns at a parcel-delivery carrier…
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A New Girl Scout Cookie Is Here To Ruin Your New Year’s Resolution
When faced with an adorable herd of Girl Scouts slinging cookies at the local supermarket, I can’t help shelling out Lincoln after Lincoln for Thin Mints and Samoas. Some of the newer flavors haven’t had the same effect (talking about…
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Will Gas Stoves Be Banned in the US?
Home cooks might have to say goodbye to the satisfying “click, click whoosh” of their stovetop burners igniting courtesy of a ban on gas stoves proposed by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Some states and cities have already restricted…
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Airline Complaints Drop but Still 3 Times Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Levels
First, the good news. The number of air travel service complaints fell 12% in October compared to a month earlier, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The bad news? Complaints are still 370% above pre-pandemic levels…
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Will You Buy ‘Woke’ Female M&Ms?
Sweets-maker Mars has begun selling bags of M&M’s that feature only the female characters’ candy colors as a way to commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8, and the marketing…
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Ridiculous Things Passengers Have Tried To Bring On Planes
Next time you fret about how much you can fit into your carry-on bag, know that a Florida traveler was able to store an boa constrictor in hers, and that’s…
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New Coffee Creamer Conjures Up ‘Friends’ Central Perk
As one of the most iconic sitcoms of the 1990s, “Friends” has remained popular despite having ended its decade-long run nearly 20 years ago. Fans can even visit the Friends…
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Delayed Flights Plagued Travelers in 2022, but This Airline Was the Most Punctual
Whether it was canceled flights caused by last summer’s staffing shortages or December’s winter storms that forced thousands of flight delays and cancellations, many airline passengers experienced travel chaos in…
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Every Electric Truck and SUV on the Market – and More Expected Soon
Electric vehicles keep gaining traction, with many new models headed to market in the next couple of years. Electric car sales globally were up 66% year over year in July,…
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Airline Perks That Almost Make Flying Coach Tolerable
Flying coach is rarely among the highlights of any flight. Between cramped seats, less-than-stellar food (if there is any), and the dreaded middle seat, flying coach can be stressful. But…
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America’s Oldest Person Dies at 115
Living to 100 is no easy feat, especially with U.S. life expectancy slipping to 76.4 years. But Bessie Hendricks, a former teacher, who began her career in a one-room schoolhouse,…
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Macy’s Is Closing More Stores in 2023 – See if Yours Is on the List
Macy’s confirmed it is planning to close more stores in 2023, according to a news report. The store closings are part of the company’s restructuring plan first announced in 2020. Over…
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Fast Foods and Treats We Lost in 2022
The calendar has rolled over to another year, so it’s time to look back on what we lost in 2022. There may be some fast-food favorites or snacks on this…
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These Are the Most Peaceful Countries in the World
Today’s headlines are filled with news of violence, animosity, and strife, and it can be difficult to even commute to work without witnessing some unkind act aimed at some unsuspecting…
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Trader Joe’s Shoppers Sue Grocer Over Lead and Cadmium Levels in Chocolate
Two Trader Joe’s shoppers are suing the grocery store chain in New York federal court for allegedly misleading consumers by selling dark chocolate that contains unsafe levels of lead and cadmium.…
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Big-Name Companies Paying at Least $15 an Hour
President Joe Biden has endorsed raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, and though Congress hasn’t acted, prominent companies have been plumping up workers’ paychecks on their own.…
