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Countries pause package deliveries to the US
The end of the de minimis exemption is likely to impact a lot of packages—these types of shipments make up more than 90% of cargo entering the US by volume, according to Customs and Border Protection.
NYC’s Airbnb crackdown turned 2, and the rent is still high
The enforcement has cut down on quality of life complaints, but NYC’s housing crunch remains.
Free Walmart WMT Chain Demographics and Foot Traffic Insights
Leverage Placer’s location analytics to analyze and compare Walmart chain performance and track Superstores industry trends over time
The trade-down trade is a market theme worth watching
Annoyingly high costs of living are driving bargain hunting and big gains for discounters....
Big apple forecast in Michigan has farmers squabbling
The prediction of a big apple forecast in Michigan has pitted a national trade group against a Michigan one that represents apple growers.
When school’s out, so is the use of ChatGPT
This chart shows a massive drop-off in chatbot usage once summer starts
Google to invest additional US$9 billion in Virginia data centres
[NEW YORK] Alphabet’s Google is investing an additional US$9 billion in Virginia till 2026 to enhance cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure across the state, marking the latest in a series of big tech investments in US data centres.
Fewer People Are Reading for Fun, Study Finds - The New York Times
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Grocery purchases on Amazon have more than doubled in 10 years
37% of US Amazon customers included traditional grocery store items in their most recent order....
Question of the Day: Guess the percentage of each age group that has their driver's license: 16-year-olds? 18-year-olds? - Blog
Olivia Rodrigo might be one of the few teens getting her driver's license. Answer: 25.2% of 16-year-olds had their driver's license in 2023 60.3% of 18-year-olds had their driver's license in 2023 Questions: When did you get your driver’s license OR when do you plan to get your license? Why? The percentage of teens with a driver’s license has been decreasing since the 1980’s. Why do you think that is?
Hotels, motels, and resorts are forcing core memories with curated scents
Wherever you fall on the vacation scent memory spectrum, the hotel where it was wafting probably did it on purpose.
Perfume dupes are in. Here's what to know before buying one
Perfume dupes have taken off recently. Fragrance experts weigh in on the ethics and what to look for when making a purchase.
Why there are so many scent dupes
There’s not much legal protection for name-brand fragrances.
Apple TV+ Hiking Price, Will Now Cost $13 per Month in U.S.
Apple TV+ is bumping up its price by 30%: For U.S. customers, it will now be $12.99 per month, up from $9.99.
A new collaboration among Kairos, TVA, and Google
The Strip is emptier this year
Morning Brew delivers quick and insightful updates about the business world every day of the week from Wall St. to Silicon Valley.
Americans are avoiding alcohol in record numbers
A Gallup poll shows that booze is falling out of favor in the US
Derek Thompson on X: "The latest survey from the Sports & Fitness Industry Association measures the 5-year percent change in fitness and exercise activities - Group cycling (Soul Cycle, etc) has plummeted - Pilates booming: its 5-year growth rate is almost double everything else - Yoga grew the most https://t.co/UMRpjsHTik" / X
- Group cycling (Soul Cycle, etc) has plummeted
- Pilates booming: its 5-year growth rate is almost double everything else
- Yoga grew the most
5 Ways Heineken is Using AI [Case Study] [2025]
In the rapidly evolving landscape of the beverage industry, staying ahead of the curve requires more than just heritage and
Ford ditches the assembly line to make cheap EVs
The Detroit automaker is streamlining EV production by splitting the assembly line into three parts.
China's Sanctions on Skydio
Earlier today I sent this note to our customers. Because this is a critical topic for the drone industry and for our national security, I'm sharing it here publicly as well.
Chappell Roan's hit song 'The Subway' has sparked a tourism boom in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan, Canada's prairie province, has seen a surge of interest from a cameo in Chappell Roan's song 'The Subway' as a place to heal heartbreak.
Saskatchewan - Explore - Google Trends
Explore search interest for Saskatchewan by time, location and popularity on Google Trends
A rebellion is growing against the manicured lawn
Re-wilding demands are rising faster than plant nurseries can keep up.
In the world of podcasts, YouTube is now the elephant in the room — just like in TV
Podcasts are increasingly YouTube ft. everyone else — even tech giants like Amazon are restructuring to favor video-first podcasts led by hosts...
The Menu Price Monitor | Toast POS
The Menu Price Monitor by Toast delivers monthly pricing insights from 140,000+ US restaurants. Track menu price trends for burgers, wings, coffee & more with detailed market data.
M&M’s Maker Turns to Gene Editing in Bid to Secure Cocoa Supply
Mars Inc. is tapping gene-editing technology that could speed up the development of hardier cocoa plants — part of the company’s efforts to ensure continued supplies of the crucial crop.
Delta Air assures US lawmakers it will not personalize fares using AI
Delta Air Lines said on Friday it will not use artificial intelligence to set personalized ticket prices for passengers after facing sharp criticism from U.S. lawmakers and broad public concern.
Delta Air assures US lawmakers it will not personalize fares using AI
Delta Air Lines said on Friday it will not use artificial intelligence to set personalized ticket prices for passengers after facing sharp criticism from U.S. lawmakers and broad public concern.