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The toy giant finds that the new crude oil-free material did not cut carbon emissions.

The spice is one of the world’s most elusive, complex and hard to cultivate ingredients. But for many Americans, it still represents a “boring” choice.

McDonald’s is getting rid of one of its biggest perks.

Most Americans think their actions can help fight climate change, but they’re not always right on which are the most effective, according to a Post/UMD poll.

Dollar Tree cited theft as a reason for last quarter’s profit slump.

Sometimes the pro tip...is don't tip. Who knew?! Earlier this week we asked what is the average tip for full-service, quick-service, and delivery meals? But what if you venture outside of the U.S.? A common misconception is that the practice of tipping is only expected in the United States.

Question of the Day for teachers and students: What is the most common tipping percentage in the U.S.?

Food inflation, automation and a growing aversion to human interaction have helped boost fast-food restaurants' bottom line.

Young travelers now have a new angle when booking a vacation: Secure an appointment with a famous tattoo artist in a far-flung location and return home with the ultimate souvenir.

As the popularity of tattoos grows, stigma around the markings shrink at the highest levels of business and government.

Online merchants changed the way we shop—and made “reverse logistics” into a booming new industry.

What can the rising cost of postage tell us about the economic conditions of our postal system?

Our nation, in numbers. USAFacts provides a comprehensive, nonpartisan view of the state of our union.

How Americans replaced soft drinks with bottled water.

Robert Mazur is a former government agent who investigated drug-money laundering for the US Drug Enforcement Administration, the Internal Revenue Service intelligence division, and the Customs Service. While deep undercover in hot spots such as Florida, Colombia, and Panama, Mazur successfully infiltrated criminal rings and cartels, including Pablo Escobar's, by posing as a wealthy, mob-connected businessman. He helped manage the illicit fortunes of the Medellín and Cali cartels while gathering evidence that would lead to some of the largest money-laundering prosecutions in history.He speaks to Insider about how the cartels layer their assets, and move money via “smurfs”. He also covers the use of legitimate businesses, such as jewellery chains and mortgage brokerage companies.Mazur is the author of "The Infiltrator," which became a New York Times bestseller and inspired a 2016 film of the same title, starring Bryan Cranston (as Mazur) and John Leguizamo. Cranston is set to play Mazur again in the sequel currently in development, which is based on Mazur' second memoir, "The Betrayal.” Today, Mazur speaks and consults around the world through his company, KYC Solutions. For more information about Mazur's speaking, expert witness, and consulting services, visit:https://www.robertmazur.com/Read his latest memoir, "The Betrayal," about his second undercover operation on the inside of the Cali cartel:https://www.amazon.com/Betrayal-Story-Brush-Narcos-Launderers-ebook/dp/B095BKWD8LRead his first memoir, "The Infiltrator," about his time investigating the Medellín cartel:https://www.amazon.com/Infiltrator-Against-Biggest-Cartel-History/dp/031607752600:00- Introduction00:48 - Chapter 1 | Creating the Persona01:59 - Chapter 2 | Meeting the Cartel03:27 - Chapter 3 | The Market05:13 - Chapter 4 | Collecting the Cash07:15 - Chapter 5 | Making Payments09:43 - Chapter 6 | The Surveillance12:17 - Chapter 7 | The Banks15:13- Chapter 8 | The Middlemen16:20 - Chapter 9 | Breaking Cover17:57- Chapter 10 | The Aftermath19:39- Chapter 11 | The Future of Dirty MoneyMORE HOW CRIME WORKS VIDEOS:How Diamond Heists Actually Work | How Crime Works | Insiderhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Q8vxS0eZVoHow 8 Crimes Actually Work (From Bank Robbery to the New York Mafia)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Jr6gpZ_x8wHow The Triads (Hong Kong Mafia) Actually Work | How Crime Works | Insiderhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzZF9krC34M------------------------------------------------------#insider #crime #moneyInsider is great journalism about what passionate people actually want to know. That’s everything from news to food, celebrity to science, politics to sports and all the rest. It’s smart. It’s fearless. It’s fun. We push the boundaries of digital storytelling. Our mission is to inform and inspire. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: https://www.insider.comInsider on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insiderInsider on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insiderInsider on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisisinsiderInsider on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Insider/2708030621Insider on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@insiderHow Money Laundering Actually Works | How Crime Works | InsiderHow Money Laundering Actually Works | How Crime Works | Insider

Including topics that focus on money, gender, and geography, a recent paper reports what makes us more and less happy.

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Test your knowledge of history by sorting eight events in chronological order.

Growing one of northern Michigan's beloved fruits has become the pits, growers say.

Twice as many parents will be buying used school supplies as did last year, reports Morning Consult.

After years of cost overruns and delays, the new reactor is finally supplying carbon-free electricity.

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Find the best deals on refurbished phones, laptops, and tech at Back Market. Up to 70% off when compared to new products. Free delivery, 1-year warranty, 30-day money back guarantee.

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“Cashier or self checkout is not the argument here, the argument is I’ll use either but if there’s only one cashier and no baggers then would I prefer to have 5 lanes of self checkout while that cashier watches those? Yes”

Beanie Babies had astronomical appreciation estimates that sparked a collecting frenzy in the ’90s.

Everybody loves to recall the Beanie Baby craze in the late 1990s. It's the perfect reference point for bubbles like Pokemon cards and NFTs, and they're a good story about monopolistic competition. But these stories rarely remind us of the massive smuggling problem that created

Peanut butter is a $2 billion industry in the U.S. and it has been a mainstay in American pantries for more than 100 years.

It's second time around for both secondhand wedding dresses and nuptials who've been married before.

Doctors are most likely to marry in-field. Firefighters have a clear thing for nurses. And in this era of two-income households, the most common job for spouses still tends to be none at all.