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People Are Done with Coffee Shops and Becoming Their Own Baristas
Early in the pandemic and coffee shops began to close, people were faced with a choice….either go back to drinking mediocre homemade coffee or become self-taught baristas. A lot of you chose the latter and believe the coffee is better than the drinks in stores. And two-thirds plan to keep on using your java creation skills in the future instead…
Intermittent Fasting Might Not Actually Work
Bad news for folks trying their hand at intermittent fasting….a new study says it doesn’t work. It’s been one of the most popular diet trends of the past several years and basically involves only eating during a window of about 8 hours. But, experts are now warning that it doesn’t help you lose weight, and may even result in a…
Walmart Promises New Black Friday Experience This Year
Walmart is gearing up for an “all-new Black Friday experience!” The retail giant says it will spread its traditional Black Friday promotions throughout the holiday season with more deals available online. The store also announced plans to hire 20,000 seasonal workers to help in its e-commerce fulfillment centers. Walmart says it has already hired more than 500,000 new employees over…
Flight Change Fees Are Going Away for Good
Traveling has changed this year….but for those still willing to hop a flight, they’ve seen at least one change for the better. Delta, American, and United Airlines have all announced the change fees that used to cost a pretty penny will be gone for good! Airlines have been lenient with cancellations and schedule changes for passengers during the pandemic and…
Is It Okay to Talk Politics at Work?
The first presidential debate was last night…but, will you talk about it at the water cooler today? Or will you try your best to avoid the topic completely? American workers were asked if they think it’s okay to talk politics at work. Only 1 in 4 said no, never. About 50% said it depends on the situation and less than…
CDC Recommends Virtual Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is usually the first big holiday where families come together. But, the CDC wants fewer get-togethers this year. The Federal Health Agency already issued its guidelines for turkey day. It notes staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others from the covid. Instead of gathering around the table, gather round a computer screen. They also have…
People Love Their Homes More Than Ever Now
It looks like all of this time at home hasn’t made people sick of their houses…it’s made them fall deeper in love! 58% of say they love their home more than ever now. It could be because you’ve been there more often or because the average adult has shelled out cash on new furniture, to make things cozier. Some of…
Target’s “Deal Days” is Back!
Target’s “deal days” is back! The sales event is scheduled for October 13-th and 14-th….which just happens to be Amazon’s prime day event. A spokesperson for target claims the two-day sale includes digital deals on twice as many items compared to last year. There’s no membership fee compared to Amazon’s. Target is also expected to hire 130-thousand seasonal employees during…
