Author: News Room
It’s 2026, and all things late ’90s and early 2000s are cool again. Including, apparently, MapQuest.The self-proclaimed “OG of online mapping” has shot up to the fourth-most-downloaded free program on Apple’s App Store in the US. It’s the most-downloaded Apple app in Canada and the 21st most popular free app…
Taylor Townsend is all about catching a vibe right now.Off the court, the tennis star juggles partnerships with major brands like Gillette Venus, runs her own clothing label, and recently launched a new YouTube series, Down the T, covering everything from her favorite beauty trends to life on tour.Those pursuits…
If you want to hire someone new, you’ve got to show them the money.Workers say they want more money than ever for a new job. The latest data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows that the reservation wage — the average lowest wage a respondent would be…
I rarely start my car. Most days I get where I’m going on two wheels and a little sweat. I ride my bike primarily for fun and exercise, but it’s also the cheapest transportation I’ve ever owned. And after 35 years of writing about money, cheap gets my attention. So…
Ukraine said over the weekend that its strikes on Russian oil facilities have reduced production so much that Russia is now having to import fuel for its warplanes.On Saturday, Ukraine’s GUR, the country’s military intelligence agency, said that “systematic and precise strikes by Ukraine’s Defense Forces against Russia’s oil-refining network…
To make this filling bean salad, I combine black beans, chickpeas, corn, chopped bell pepper, shredded cabbage, red onion, scallions, and pepitas.Then, I toss it with a dressing made from barbecue sauce, Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, and ranch seasoning.The dressing is smoky, tangy, and slightly creamy, with the…
On a trip to Montreal, my first time ever in Canada, I ditched ChatGPT and influencer travel content for actual recommendations from locals.As a travel writer and content creator, I draft an itinerary before I travel. Every day is carefully curated from when I wake up to when I go…
Known as the Emerald Coast, the Florida panhandle is a must-visit destination. Its white-sand beaches, emerald-green water, and countless quaint beach towns make it an amazing way to explore some of Florida’s most stunning locations.Destin is one of my favorite spots in this area. It’s a paradise for beach lovers,…
Unilever’s deodorant brand Axe has spent the past decade evolving from the bro-y, hypersexualized ads that made it famous in the 2000s. Now, with Gen Z obsessing over Y2K nostalgia, the brand is nodding to its heritage — with a wink.Axe on Monday said it is bringing back three of…
Dark floors look absolutely marvelous on camera … with heavy retouching! Don’t be fooled by what you see online. In real life, dark floors can be a maintenance nightmare, highlighting lint, scratches, and other imperfections.In every home I’ve ever renovated with dark floors — no matter how much we clean them…
