I tried Starbucks' new boba-inspired summer drinks. They looked stunning, but one was really lacking in flavor, and I wouldn't pick them over real boba.

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Starbucks' new summer skies drink and lemonade refresher, lined up on a table
I tried the Summer Skies Drink Starbucks Refreshers Beverage and the Summer-Berry Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers Beverage.

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Member since 2021: How American Express became Gen Z's ultimate status symbol

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Amex has updated its benefits mix to get Gen Zers and millennials to sign up for premium cards sooner rather than later.

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Take-Two CEO seems totally over questions about 'Grand Theft Auto 6' release date

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Grand Theft Auto 6 logo displayed on screen.

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The trendy prebiotic soda touted by A-listers is misleading consumers, according to a new lawsuit

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A new class action lawsuit alleges that the marketing for Poppi, a trendy soda for health-conscious consumers, makes misleading claims about its gut health benefits.

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Here are the restaurants that raised menu prices in California, from Chick-fil-A to McDonald's

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Lexington, Minnesota, Now hiring sign at McDonalds, July 2021
California franchisees who run restaurants from McDonald's to Vitality Bowls have passed higher wage costs to consumers.

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Get ready for hot discount summer — see the list of stores slashing prices

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Fire up the grill. It's summer.

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Some of Hermès' rarest Birkins are up for auction — with many expected to go for more than $100,000

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Hermes Sac Faubourg Birkin
Three Hermès Faubourg Birkins are on the block at Christie's handbag auction. Each is expected to go for more than $100,000.

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I've worked at Costco for 18 years. These 8 Kirkland Signature items feel high-end.

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Costco carries plenty of high-quality items.

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Walmart store manager says he 'almost fainted' when he found he could make up to $530K under a new pay plan

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A Walmart cart in a parking lot

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Gold bars and silver coins at Costco continue to be top sellers — and a cheat code for boosting its online sales

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Rand and PAMP gold bars sold by Costco.

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