Gone are the days of carefree shopping at Target. Now, the retailer is also going to be requiring customers to wear face masks. This isn't really a major change, though, as 80 percent of Target's U.S. stores are in locations that already require people to wear face masks when leaving their homes.
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Most of us are guilty of treating the drain in our sink as another trash can (only worse, because it's one we never take out). Sometimes, when you're cleaning up after cooking or just thoughtlessly chucking random bits away, it can be too easy to toss things down the hole and forget about them.
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Walmart is one of life's constants, the reliable go-to that remains open and operating as normal, even during a worldwide pandemic. When Amazon started seriously gaining traction as a competitor, Walmart found itself in danger of being relegated to dinosaur status.
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When you're suffering from depression and/or anxiety, it may feel more as if you're under some kind of curse than an illness.
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Your coworkers' perception of you is going to depend quite a bit on your email etiquette. Even if you're dazzling at presentations, are hitting your productivity goals out of the park, and everyone is always inviting you to happy hour, a bad email can make or break your career.
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From credit card machines, counters, pens, door knobs and handles, we touch more things when we go shopping than we could ever count. Plus, research shows we touch our own faces an average of 16 times an hour. And now, due to COVID-19, we are painfully aware of just what we touch and how often.
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Shopping at Walmart may be very different in the near future. The retailer is considering making wearing face masks mandatory in all of its U.S. stores soon.
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Thanks to the COVID-19 outbreak, you may be nervous about how safe it is to jump in the pool. Aside from the risk of crowds, can water transmit the virus?
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Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the World Health Organization has repeatedly said that the coronavirus isn't airborne, but they've changed their stance.
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If Trader Joe's had a tight-fisted cousin who ran a store for folks who refused to spend unless they had to, that cousin would be Aldi.
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Barack and Michelle Obama's nearly $12 million Martha's Vineyard estate seems to be ripped from the pages of a storybook.
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Should you buy a mattress at IKEA? Not if getting a good night's sleep is a goal of yours, per the reviews. True, you won't lose any sleep over the price tag -- the spring and foam options are inexpensive. But, there's a reason why their mattresses were ranked the top item not to buy at IKEA
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Maybe you've gone most of your life without questioning what you're eating. You have friends who talk about non-GMO this and gluten-free that, and you ignore them. But that can change when you're pregnant, and you become intensely aware that what you put into your mouth is also feeding your baby.
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Everyone knows about helicopter parents, who obsess over their kids' every move, do their science dioramas for them, and break out in hives over the slightest mistake. ("No, that jigsaw puzzle piece is upside down!" they bemoan). This term certainly doesn't describe you, of course.
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Grocery giant Aldi is taking over the world thanks to its remarkable efficiency and low prices. Regular shoppers will be familiar with its great deals, or Special Buys, which are never better than when it comes to meat. Most supermarkets charge through the nose for meats, but not Aldi.
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In this time of social distancing and staying at home, would it come as a surprise if we told you that we've found new and more inventive ways to fib than ever before? And before you say no, hear us out. "Forget allergy season — it's heightened lying season," per celebrity life coach Lauren Zander.
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We probably shouldn't be surprised to hear that Bed Bath & Beyond will be closing about 200 stores over the next two years, particularly when it admitted that the coronavirus-led shutdowns resulted in a 50 percent drop in sales during its last business quarter, which ended on May 30.
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Is Florida ready to see Walt Disney World reopen in a few days? It would depend on whom you ask.
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Shutdowns and social distancing have brought the country's most established companies to the brink, including luxury cooking equipment retailer Sur La Table.
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There's no question about it, Americans love their entertainment. In fact, we love it so much that we spent a record $25.17 billion on digital entertainment in 2019 -- and if you think that's plenty of cash, consider that the amount also represented an 8.4 percent increase from the year before.
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Whether you're trying to prevent pregnancy, treat menstrual cramps, or reduce acne, ask your doctor to help find the best birth control pill for you.
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Cleaning your bathroom is one of the most disgusting and difficult chores, hence why most of us tend to leave it to the end of our usual routine. While trying to bleach every surface and hurrying through the steps to get out of there faster, we might be making the space more of a home for germs.
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Every year, there's a new diet trend that becomes all the rage — one that usually promises to reduce your body fat and get you healthier than ever. However, according to Jillian Michaels, health and fitness expert, and creator of the Jillian Michaels Fitness App, fad diets are never a good idea.
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For bargain hunters, Costco is a bastion of good value in a sea of overpriced, artisan grocery stores. Everything is sold in bulk, so stocking up on toilet paper and other household items couldn't be easier. And, if you're planning a party, Costco is a must for all those important supplies.
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Trader Joe's is one of the most popular places around to get groceries and other household items, because their prices are so reasonable. But because the stores tend to be packed with other bargain hunters, it can be stressful trying to figure out when is the best time to brave your local store.
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Aldi is fast becoming the go-to supermarket for discerning Americans looking to spend less time, as well as money, on their grocery shopping.
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This is not a good time to be named Karen. These days, the name has become associated with privilege, largely thanks to a number of memes which portrays "Karens" as entitled and demanding. "It's usually used as a pejorative for middle-aged white women," said Matt Schimkowitz, from Know Your Meme.
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