Influencers have partaken in spicy food challenges for years, but a teen's death raises questions about their safety

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The One Chip Challenge was circulating social media, but an investigation has been launched following a 14-year-old's death.

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So Expensive season 11 marathon

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We traveled the globe to uncover the stories behind some of the world's most expensive items, from natural latex mattresses and bespoke dress shoes to handmade calligraphy ink and ancient Tyrian purple dye.

The rise and fall of Birchbox, the once-buzzy startup that was sold off twice in 2 years and has recently resumed shipping boxes

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birchbox retail store CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 11: Guests celebrate the arrival of the Birchbox retail experience at Walgreens in Chicago (410 N. Michigan Ave.) on December 11, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for Walgreens)
Birchbox was acquired 10 years after launch for just $45 million.

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Walmart customers either hate or love the chain's new shopping carts. We tried one out, and it's clear why they are so polarizing.

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I went to Walmart to check out the redesigned cart, and I even brought my tape measure.

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Say goodbye to self-serve soft drinks at McDonald's

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McDonald's is getting rid of self-serve soda machines.

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The history of Apple in photos, from the early Steve Jobs era and iPhone launch to crossing the $3 trillion milestone under Tim Cook

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I bought meals from Chipotle, Chick-fil-A, and McDonald's in-store and online. I was shocked by menu markups as high as 38% for the delivered food.

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Insider price comparisons of Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal for restaurant purchase and delivery
In-person and delivery prices vary widely on the same food items found at McDonald's, Insider found.

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Yelp says diners love to take pictures in these 25 restaurants around the US — and it's easy to see why

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The Pink Door
The Pink Door is a Seattle-based Italian restaurant.

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Mike Lindell's belligerent Dominion depositions: Hawking MyPillow dog blankets on Steve Bannon's podcast and scaring away court reporters

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Mike Lindell in a deposition for a defamation lawsuit brought by former Dominion executive Eric Coomer.

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I shopped at Uniqlo's sister store GU to see why Gen Z loves the brand. I was surprised to find some pieces I liked.

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I went shopping at GU to see why it's become popular among Gen Zers.

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