Woman sleeping. Stokkete/Shutterstock A study found that those who transitioned to a four-day workweek gained an hour of sleep per night. Sleep deprivation among those who participated fell from 42.6% to 14.5%. The four-day workweek has been a rising topic among top business executives recently. A new study suggests that those who have a four-day…
Monthly Archives: October 2022
An abortion rights protester speaks through a megaphone at a rally in Columbus, Ohio, after the United States Supreme Court ruled in the Dobbs v Women’s Health Organization abortion case, overturning the landmark Roe v Wade abortion decision, June 24, 2022. REUTERS/Megan Jelinger Documents filed to the Ohio Supreme Court chronicle the impact of the…
Purple is the first new M&M’s character in a decade. Mars Wrigley M&M’s is adding Purple to its cast of characters in the first change for a decade. Candymaker Mars Wrigley said the new member represents “inclusivity” and “acceptance”. Purple has “self-awareness” and is releasing a song that will generate charitable donations. The maker of…
The Toy Insider Many shoppers will be hunting for deals this holiday season as high inflation persists. Toy Insider, a toy reviews site, said it expects shoppers to pay up to 15% more on toys and games this year. The site released a list of predictions for the hottest toys of 2022 that cost less…
Wang Ying/Xinhua via Getty In the early 2000s, J. Crew was widely considered one of America’s most beloved brands. But by the 2010s, sales had started lagging. J. Crew filed for bankruptcy in 2020. Now, the company is under new leadership and is poised for a resurgence. It’s been a tumultuous ride for J. Crew…
Adam Pimpsner’s vehicle was towed by Avis after he spent thousands of dollars with the rental company. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images An Avis customer had his rental car towed despite inconsistent instructions from the company. Adam Pimpsner spent thousands of dollars extending his booking online. Phone calls suggest Pimpsner was misled by agents, but Avis said…
Mary Meisenzahl/Insider I visited Starbucks Seattle headquarters, which includes a test lab and coffee tasting room. Part of the headquarters is set up as a museum of Starbucks’ history. Baristas and other workers in the lab developed newly announced updates to how certain drinks will be made. While in Seattle for the company’s investor day,…
The Xiaomi Watch S1 is a smartwatch that aspires to be a watch you can wear on formal occasions and can still keep it on when you’re mountain climbing your way through a HIIT session. The S1 sits at a price that sees it vying for a place on your wrist against the likes of…
In a weird way, I feel ever so slightly sorry for the team of students who made Dorfromantik. Call it Joseph Heller Syndrome: first time out and they’ve made a classic. Does that leave them confused? Fearful? I suspect not, and this is why I only feel ever so slightly sorry for the team. The…
Add a fun device to your child’s room: the Amazon Echo Dot Kids 5th Gen 2022 speaker. With a design that speaks to children—and looks like either a dragon or an owl—it also has integrated parental controls. As the parent, you can set daily time limits and review activity from the Parent Dashboard. And you…