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California tech exec mocked for cringeworthy list of dating ‘non-negotiables’
A Silicon Valley diva is facing fierce blowback for sharing a lengthy list of “non-negotiable” qualities she expects in a partner after asking for help finding the tech bro of her dreams. Brooke LeBlanc, an executive at tech company Corgi, caught considerable…
The ‘unprofessional’ item Gen Z brings to interviews could be costing them jobs
In today’s brutal job market, Gen Z is bringing their absolute A-game to interviews. And they’re also bringing their emotional support iced lattes. A generational debate has erupted online over a dead-simple question: Is waltzing into a job interview…
Young woman urged to leave ‘red flag’ romance after sharing ‘clingy’ boyfriend’s texts: ‘I hope she runs’
A young woman has shared that she feels “smothered” by her “clingy” boyfriend after he started tracking her whereabouts. The 21-year-old said she’s been in a relationship with her 22-year-old boyfriend for nearly two years, but they recently took a month…
GIANT GRIDLOCK: MetLife Stadium game-day traffic ranked among worst in NFL
Fans heading to MetLife Stadium are in for a game-day nightmare. The New York Giants and New York Jets share the East Rutherford venue as their home field — and it’s home to some of the worst overall traffic conditions on NFL game days, according to a recent…
Hustling for love: Inside the minds of the men and women who romance their way into the hearts of the ultra-rich
Money can buy a lot of things but love has never been one of them, and a cushion of cash doesn’t come with a side order of common sense. Hustlers can sense a fat wallet from miles away and the ultra-slick are always ready to help the ultra-rich part with…
American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on fast-food frenzy and campaign controversy
The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including the latest news, events and sights and sounds of the United States. This week’s quiz highlights today’s fast-food frenzy, a campaign controversy…
Dear Abby: I need my friends to stop complaining about their health issues
DEAR ABBY: I’m 70 now, and many of my friends and family spend our time together complaining about their various ailments. I, too, have had some problems but do not make them a part of our visits unless I’m asked about them. How can I rethink how to make…
Flight attendants reveal 90-second ‘hotel room autopsy’ that could save your life
Before unpacking their bags, many flight attendants perform what they call a “hotel room autopsy,” a quick, six-step safety check to make sure their rooms are safe before settling in. The routine is popular among airline crew members who spend hundreds of…
Telehealth services increased since COVID-19 — but have been accused of deceptive practices
The appeal of telehealth is easy to explain: Instead of calling a doctor, booking an appointment and hoping to eventually get a prescription, you can log onto an app or website and get approved for a new medication within minutes. Since the COVID-19 pandemic…
SPAM fans divided over wild new canned meat flavor: ‘Absolutely NOT’
The hot honey craze has officially reached one of America’s most recognizable — and polarizing — canned meats. Hormel Foods this week unveiled SPAM Hot Honey, the first permanent addition to the brand’s lineup in two years. “The launch taps into one of…