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$1 Trillion Gift Spree: How to Keep Holiday Shopping Green

Jordan M. Lewis December 13, 2025No Comments

The National Retail Federation predicts that U.S. shoppers will spend more than $1 trillion on holiday gifts in 2025, a record that could push the...

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New Apple Named After Rapper Ludacris Sparks Buzz

Jordan M. Lewis December 13, 2025No Comments

In a headline‑making moment, a brand‑new apple variety has been christened after the Grammy‑winning rapper Ludacris. The Ludacrisp, first offered to...

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FDA Moves to Add New, Stable Sunscreen Filter to U.S. Market

Jordan M. Lewis December 13, 2025No Comments

The Food and Drug Administration announced a proposal Thursday to make another sunscreen ingredient available to U.S. manufacturers. FDA’s...

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Self‑Checkout Theft on the Rise: 27% Admit to Shoplifting, Millennials Lead

Jordan M. Lewis December 13, 2025No Comments

A new LendingTree survey revealed that 27% of U.S. adults have taken an item at a self‑checkout without scanning it, a jump from 15% in...

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Walmart Shifts to Affluent Shoppers as Prices Rise and Inflation Persists

Jordan M. Lewis December 13, 2025No Comments

At a Walmart in North Bergen, New Jersey, an 86‑year‑old retiree named Eileen Gowlak stood outside a store in November and watched prices climb. "I...

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Mondelez Introduces Sugar‑Free Oreos in U.S., Expanding Healthy Snack Lineup

Jordan M. Lewis December 13, 2025No Comments

In a move that is sure to excite fans of the iconic cookie, Mondelez announced that Oreo Zero Sugar and Oreo Double Stuf Zero Sugar will hit U.S....

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US Teens Embrace AI Chatbots: 64% Use ChatGPT and Google Gemini

Jordan M. Lewis December 13, 2025No Comments

A recent Pew Research Center survey reveals that AI chatbots have become a staple in the daily lives of American teens. Survey Snapshot The study...