Twenty-five years after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the memory of that terrible day lives on in thousands of places across the country — from grand national memorials to quiet neighborhood tributes. Some sit where the planes fell. Others stand hundreds or even thousands of miles away, built by communities determined to remember the … Read more
Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright said Wednesday the fast-casual chain is seeing improvement in customers’ perceptions of affordability. Speaking on Chipotle’s second-quarter earnings call, Boatwright said the company’s brand tracking showed improved perceptions of value across “all income groups and age cohorts.” “As it relates to value, I’m happy to report our brand tracker showed really solid progress across all … Read more
Four in 10 parents have missed out on meaningful moments with their children because their PTO bank ran dry (39%), according to new research. A survey of 2,000 employed parents of children aged 0-10 found that unexpected sick days can take away valuable, everyday moments between parents and their children. Half of parents have missed … Read more
Anna Hall knew that Darius Slayton could sense she was “nervous.” With the 2025 World Athletics Championships approaching in September and the 24-year-old athlete striving to secure her first-ever gold medal in the seven-event heptathlon, the veteran Giants receiver, 28, made the most of a two-day break from training camp to visit her, a 36-hour … Read more
More than half of Americans care about the mark they leave on the world (54%) — and even more about the impression they leave on their loved ones (80%), according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults found that over half of Americans say they want to leave a positive legacy on this earth, … Read more
Each Friday night, Jewish families do what we have done for thousands of years. We sit down for the moment we have anticipated all week: Shabbat dinner. Before the meal, we engage in a few ritual practices. The woman of the house lights the Shabbat candles, ushering in the sacred day. We welcome the Sabbath … Read more
Tropicana is squeezing out a response to the backlash following the redesign of the bottle. The carafe shape and crown cap of the orange juice bottle that has become synonymous with the brand was introduced in 2011 — but earlier this year that shape disappeared. The brand debuted a new bottle that was intended to … Read more
New data has revealed a controversial sex act is declining in popularity, spawning the rise of a bedroom activity that was once deemed “boring.” The number of Australians drinking alcohol has been slowly decreasing in recent years, aside from a small spike during the 2020-21 lockdown, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). But our … Read more
Money talks, but gratitude goes further: a new study has found many find pay raises to be the “most meaningful” form of appreciation in the workplace, but not as meaningful as hearing a simple “thank you.” The poll of 2,000 employed Americans found 55% of people prefer having personalized forms of gratitude given to them … Read more