Новости за 01.10.2023

Starbucks vs Dunkin': It's a timeless coffee shop battle between two franchises that carry out both very disparate marketing campaigns. Although they boast similar base business models built on coffee, sweet treats, and packed sandwiches, there are some offerings that are distinct to each of these respective businesses.

An eager but down-on-his-luck job seeker, Omar Beltagi (@beltagi), tired of not being able to land a steady job, decided to take the bull by the horns and flat-out lie to a McDonald's location—by telling them he already secured an interview.

National Coffee Day in the U.S. may be over, but there are still deals to be had. In a series of videos, a popular content creator shares where you can find deals—and a few last beyond the official holiday.

With so much personal and sensitive information stored on our smartphone devices, we want to make sure that no one can access it without our permission. But how safe are our iPhones from prying eyes?

With the cold weather approaching, critters can turn your home into theirs. One woman wasn’t having it and shared with others a mouse repellent hack to prevent them from invading your home.

A law student's clip has gone viral on TikTok after she called out a mechanic for trying to overcharge her. The 'pink tax' usually refers to products specifically marketed towards women costing more money than their more 'masculine' counterparts, but while her car was pink, Christina Stratton (@christinastrat) made sure that it didn't become a victim of the pink tax.

At a time when the cost of living is increasing dramatically, young people seem to be spending their money on comforts and conveniences rather than saving for long-term financial goals.

It seems some Chipotle customers are finding ways to "get back" at the chain for its constantly increasing prices by getting their money's worth elsewhere: loading up on napkins, plastic forks, spoons, knives, and even entire bottles of hot sauce.

Tech is known as an industry overwhelmed by men. So much so, that one woman says a tech conference for women still couldn't keep a bunch of dudes from showing up and trying to capitalize on opportunities not meant for them

A woman declared she had "personal beef" with Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos after Amazon delivered her "adult massager" in its original box—which led to an awkward moment with her package concierge.

While rental costs may be increasing substantially across the United States, renters find the accommodation they get rarely lives up to its high price tag.

The United States wastes an incredible amount of food. According to the USDA, anywhere from 30 to 40 percent of the country’s food supply is wasted, “correspond[ing] to approximately 133 billion pounds and $161 billion worth of food in 2010.”

One of Starbucks' favorite drinks requires so much prep time and a consistent supply is mandatory at each location. 

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School supplies are a common but unwelcome expense for all parents of school-aged children, especially at the start of every new academic year. But what if your child’s teacher expects you to provide not only the items your child needs, but also general classroom supplies? And what if they decide to grade your child based on whether or not you can provide them?

There are some experiences universal to experiencing life as someone who moves through the world as a woman.