Go for the Latte, Stay for This Guy

Go for the Latte, Stay for This Guy

Lifestyle from Newser     •     January 30, 2024, 6:55 pm

First there were cafes that allowed pets. Then came cat cafes, where lattes took second place to feline interaction. The latest craze in Japan: The pig cafe. "It was wonderful. Very relaxing and…

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Say Farewell to a Streaming Era

Say Farewell to a Streaming Era

Lifestyle from Newser     •     January 30, 2024, 7:30 am

The age of the ad-free streaming service (for no additional subscription cost) is essentially over: As expected , on Monday ads were introduced to Amazon's Prime Video streaming service. Now the five…

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The New Trust Fund Babies: Pets of the Super Rich

The New Trust Fund Babies: Pets of the Super Rich

Lifestyle from Newser     •     January 28, 2024, 6:25 pm

Pets are a special part of the family, so owners often make plans in case they pass away first. But the uber-wealthy are predictably taking that a step further by leaving massive estates to their…

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Mad Scramble in US Museums on Native American Displays

Mad Scramble in US Museums on Native American Displays

Lifestyle from Newser     •     January 26, 2024, 7:03 pm

Museums across America have started closing exhibits highlighting Native American artifacts in an attempt to comply with new Biden administration rules that mandate venues get the OK from Indigenous…

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Controversy Erupts Over Male Model in Slinky Swimsuit

Controversy Erupts Over Male Model in Slinky Swimsuit

Lifestyle from Newser     •     January 24, 2024, 9:00 am

An Australian bikini company launched a firestorm over the weekend when it posted video of a male model wearing one if its slinky swimsuits. "OBSESSED WITH THIS LOOK," reads the caption of the…

These Baby Names May Soon Be 'Extinct'

Lifestyle from Newser     •     January 23, 2024, 4:45 pm

If you know a Brooke, Blake, Brady, or Bradley, offer them either condolences or a big congrats—they may soon claim a pretty rare first name. BabyCenter offers an annual "most popular" baby names…

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23 Lost Skiers, Snowboarders Needed Rescue in Vermont

23 Lost Skiers, Snowboarders Needed Rescue in Vermont

Lifestyle from Newser     •     January 22, 2024, 5:37 pm

Twenty-three skiers and snowboarders had to be rescued in frigid temperatures on Saturday after becoming lost in the backcountry in Killington, Vermont, police said. After a call came in around…

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For Years, He Secretly Bought Land. Now, His Plans Emerge

For Years, He Secretly Bought Land. Now, His Plans Emerge

Lifestyle from Newser     •     January 19, 2024, 12:20 am

After years of secretly snapping up farmland for a new city northeast of San Francisco, the CEO of a company backed by Silicon Valley billionaires pitched voters Wednesday on his vision for a…

Builder Finds Out Why Not to Name Homes After Anne Frank

Lifestyle from Newser     •     January 17, 2024, 3:20 pm

It's admittedly a challenging job to write compelling real estate copy, in the hopes of inspiring potential customers to buy. One New Mexico homebuilder, however, may have gone a little overboard in…

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Want a Bottle of This? $2.8M, Please

Want a Bottle of This? $2.8M, Please

Lifestyle from Newser     •     January 17, 2024, 6:00 am

A rare bottle of Irish whiskey last week became the most expensive bottle of whiskey (or whisky) ever sold at auction. A bottle of the Emerald Isle , one of just seven that exist, sold for $2.8…

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Patron Didn't Appreciate Eatery's 4% Surcharge

Patron Didn't Appreciate Eatery's 4% Surcharge

Lifestyle from Newser     •     January 15, 2024, 4:00 pm

An Atlanta restaurant is taking heat over what its owners say is an optional fee on customers' tabs to help cover employees' health insurance costs. Fox Business reports on the blowback that…

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A Crazy Number of Japanese People Under 50 Never Dated

A Crazy Number of Japanese People Under 50 Never Dated

Lifestyle from Newser     •     January 14, 2024, 10:30 pm

Romantic love has lost its appeal to a growing number of younger adults in Japan, where a record number of people under 50 have shrugged off dating. A recent survey, according to the Japan Times ,…

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Louisa May Alcott May Have Had Another Pen Name

Louisa May Alcott May Have Had Another Pen Name

Lifestyle from Newser     •     January 12, 2024, 5:57 pm

Louisa May Alcott was a lot like her Little Women character Jo in that she, too, wrote stories to support her family. Before Little Women was published in two parts in 1868 and '69, the poor Alcott…

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Fruit Stripe Gum Is No More

Fruit Stripe Gum Is No More

Lifestyle from Newser     •     January 11, 2024, 8:50 pm

Farewell, Fruit Stripe gum. The brand, around since the 1960s though under different owners, is going away for good. Manufacturer Ferrera Candy confirms to CBS MoneyWatch that the colorful gum—and…

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For Dogs in South Korea, 'History in the Making'

For Dogs in South Korea, 'History in the Making'

Lifestyle from Newser     •     January 9, 2024, 3:19 pm

South Korea's Parliament on Tuesday passed a landmark ban on production and sales of dog meat, as public calls for a prohibition have grown sharply over concerns about animal rights and the country's…

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Hey Florida, There Are Some New Kids in Town

Hey Florida, There Are Some New Kids in Town

Lifestyle from Newser     •     January 6, 2024, 11:25 pm

Good news, Florida boomers: those new neighbors moving in can help set up your iPhone and install anti-virus software, all for the price of an avocado toast. In other words, millennials are coming to…

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French Grocery Giant Drops PepsiCo Products Over Prices

French Grocery Giant Drops PepsiCo Products Over Prices

Lifestyle from Newser     •     January 5, 2024, 7:30 am

Inflation may finally be starting to ease, but prices for some items are showing no signs of coming back down—and now one of the biggest supermarket chains in the world is taking a stand. Carrefour,…

This Dog With a 'Smile' Just Got Into American Kennel Club

Lifestyle from Newser     •     January 4, 2024, 2:50 pm

It's small in stature, big on activity, and known for a "smile," and it's ready to compete with 200 other dog breeds. Say hello to the Lancashire heeler, the latest breed recognized by the American…

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He's the Oldest Person to Hike Grand Canyon Rim to Rim

He's the Oldest Person to Hike Grand Canyon Rim to Rim

Lifestyle from Newser     •     January 3, 2024, 3:39 pm

It took Alfredo Aliaga Burdio 21 hours and 15 minutes to hike the 24 miles from the North Rim to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. But the 92-year-old Spaniard just confirmed as the oldest person to…

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13-Year-Old Is First Person to 'Break' Tetris

13-Year-Old Is First Person to 'Break' Tetris

Lifestyle from Newser     •     January 3, 2024, 2:25 pm

Since its inception, the NES version of Tetris had been considered an impossible game to beat. After more than three decades, however, a 13-year-old has now done the impossible. Popular Science…

NYC's First Baby of 2024 Has a Lot in Common With His Dad

Lifestyle from Newser     •     January 2, 2024, 4:05 pm

A young man from Brooklyn became a dad for the first time on New Year's Day—and because his son was born just as midnight struck on New Year's Eve, the little guy now has the distinction of being New…

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Cashmere Is Cheap These Days, but There's a Cost to That

Cashmere Is Cheap These Days, but There's a Cost to That

Lifestyle from Newser     •     December 30, 2023, 3:28 pm

Buying a cashmere scarf or sweater was once a pricy purchase, but the cost of the luxe fabric has gone down in recent years. And according to NPR , the reasons why aren't so great. They caught up…

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