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After customers branded Burger King’s chicken nuggets “dry,” “rubbery,” and “disappointing,” the chain decided enough was enough — and gave its smallest chicken offering a big makeover.Released September 1, the new chicken nuggets are crispier than the original nuggets, which were first added to menus in 1985. The recipe has…
We all value our downtime. After a long day, sinking into the couch and turning on your favorite show is often the only thing on the agenda. But what if you could monetize that exact routine? Earning extra money does not always require a grueling second job or sacrificing your…
Gas prices are creeping up again, and you’re probably annoyed every time you pull up to the pump. But before you blame the economy or oil companies, take a hard look at how you drive. You’re likely burning through fuel — and cash — for no good reason. It’s time…
A few years ago, I left New York City and headed to Sydney. I moved to Australia for a job opportunity and because I wanted to experience what it is like to work and live abroad. Doing so also helped me scratch the itch I’d had since college, when I…
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a golfer will be looking for a beverage before they hit the 18th hole.OK, maybe it’s not universally acknowledged, but drinking is definitely a big part of golf culture.It makes sense! Golf involves a lot of sitting around and waiting for your friends…
I’m reading a great little book called The Practice Of Not Reacting by Ryushun Kusanagi. The publisher is Portfolio Penguin, the same publisher for my 2027 book, Your Children Will Be OK. One of the core concepts is that all of us want to be recognized for our contributions. At work, at home,…
Adtech company The Trade Desk is downsizing.In a note late Thursday, The Trade Desk CEO Jeff Green informed staff it was laying off 15% of its head count.In the announcement, which was also published on The Trade Desk’s news site, The Current, Green said the aim was to restructure the…
For years, privacy on planes was reserved for the wealthiest travelers. Now that’s changing.Emirates unveiled a new premium-economy seat on Thursday, with a unique privacy screen.As well as being more private, the new seat is easier to recline and raise the legrest with electric controls. Plus, it reclines in a…
In my 30s, my self-worth was still so connected to how much I could accomplish in a day that I named my business “do communications.”Then one night, as I sat reading my 2-year-old daughter a bedtime story while 24 weeks pregnant, I started spotting and cramping.When I called my obstetrician,…
Jai Lott, 41, began working in the coffee industry as a teenager in Australia before moving to the US and joining the coffee chain Bluestone Lane. He later became Blank Street’s first employee. After recently leaving Blank Street to move back to Australia, Lott reflected on some of the things…
