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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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9 Things You Should Always Cheap Out On, According to Thrifty Redditors
Brand-name drugs have exactly the same risks, benefits, and effects as generic drugs — and yet they’re 80-85% more expensive on average. The frugal choice? Always buy off-brand medicine. While you can apply the same logic to other purchases, it’s not…
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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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Does the Solo Stove Live Up to the Hype?
Basking in the glow of a fire during a camping trip or after a long day of work is one of the best ways to unwind during cold winter nights. But finding a way to start a fire in a…
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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.…
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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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Where to Live if You Want Better Work-Life Balance
From “quiet quitting” to digital nomads, today’s employees are increasingly choosing a balanced life over “living to work.” And where you live can have a huge effect on that balance.…
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Prefab Cabins That Can Be Shipped to Your Door
Have you been dreaming of a second home? Something small and modest but also different, and a place you can escape to when you’re sick of staring at the same walls,…
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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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The Best Products for Surviving Winter
Hate the cold? Join the club. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to make Old Man Winter a little more tolerable, whatever he decides to dish out this year. Here…
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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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8 Ways To Save More Money in 2023, According to Thrifty Redditors
After inflation battered budgets and the stock market had its worst year since 2008, economist are predicting yet another difficult year in 2023. For the average person, that might mean…
