Why Americans are suddenly obsessed with Stanley drinking cups and Trader Joe's tote bags

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The mania over Trader Joe's mini tote bags and Stanley cups is indicative of just how fast today's consumer fads can come and go.

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Hybrids are more popular than ever as shoppers cool on EVs

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The Toyota Prius is in a good position for car buyers who are showing renewed interest in hybrids.

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Why America's hospitals are on life support

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In community after community, the hospitals keep closing. In 2018, it was Northside Regional Medical Center in Youngstown, Ohio.

I'm a former tech manager who has put employees on PIPs. Almost no one survives them — someone in the company wants you gone.

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Travelers booked the residential cruise of their dreams. Now, some doubt it'll happen — and say they've waited months for refunds.

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Victoria Cruises Line is selling apartments on a residential cruise ship. But after several embarkation delays, some buyers asked for a refund — and say they're struggling to get their money back.

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Apple's movies are box-office duds. Apple says they're profitable. Huh?

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Apple, the company that makes iPhones and computers, also makes movies. Three of them came to theaters in recent months, and … they did not do well.

I read all the studies on the economic impact of bike lanes. Here's what I learned.

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These are the most common mistakes companies make that land their workers fat settlements, according to employment lawyers

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Employment lawyers say companies repeat some of these same mistakes again and again, and it could lead to big payouts for their workers.

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I used resume spammers to apply for 120 jobs. Chaos ensued.

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Google is the new IBM

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The downstream consequences of Google's graying loom large: a talent exodus, stale products, and an overreliance on its advertising cash cow.

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