To renew, or not to renew? That’s the question I’ve been asking myself every June since Amazon Prime first hooked me more than 10 years ago with a deeply discounted rate for college students. Most years, my renewal date sneaks up on me before I even realize it. The notification from my credit card pops … Read more
If you’re an Amazon Prime subscriber, food delivery just got a little bit cheaper. The e-tail giant last week announced a new addition to the list of perks that come with its $139 annual membership. In addition to free two-day shipping and access to the Prime Video catalog, subscribers now get free access to Grubhub+. … Read more
Below the dining area of Shake Shack’s bustling West Village location sits a culinary laboratory constantly cooking up new ideas. The Innovation Kitchen, as it’s known, is responsible for developing burgers, sandwiches and shakes that will be served both at home and at Shacks as far away as Bangkok, Thailand. “Any of the new menu … Read more
There’s at least one apartment in New York City that won’t break your budget. Skittles has launched a contest with the grand prize of a rent-free yearlong stay in a Manhattan micro-apartment. The 353-square-foot apartment has been given a candy-coated facelift by Dani Klaric, an interior designer with more than 2 million followers on TikTok … Read more
The New York Mets are looking for someone to pick up the mantle of one of the most iconic mascots in American sports. The Flushing, Queens-based ball club recently posted a job listing for a “high-energy, enthusiastic individual” to don Mr. Met’s massive baseball-shaped head and serve as the team’s most identifiable brand ambassador. The … Read more
There are few people in the world better at Instagram than Selena Gomez. The actor, singer and entrepreneur is the most-followed woman on the platform, with a staggering 429 million users following her account. But in a recent appearance at the 2024 TIME 100 Summit, the 31-year-old said getting off of the app was one … Read more
It started without warning. First in my lower back, then my feet and even sometimes my neck. Little by little, as I’ve progressed through my twenties and now stare 30 in the eye, I’ve picked up aches and pains along the way. I’ve done my best to age gracefully. I’m no bodybuilder, but I’ve been … Read more
If you’re a digital nomad or a remote worker looking for your next home away from home, consider Italy. The country’s new digital nomad visa went into effect his month, according to Euronews. Italy’s government defines digital nomads as a citizen of non-EU states who carry out “a highly qualified work activity with the use … Read more
If Tony’s Chocolonely founder Teun van de Keuken had his way, he would’ve ended up behind bars long before he created his popular chocolate company. The Dutch journalist made an attempt to get himself arrested in 2005, showing up to a police station and declaring himself a criminal. The crime? Fueling slavery by knowingly purchasing … Read more
Delta Air Lines is offering customers the ability to experience April’s total solar eclipse from a different perspective… 30,000 feet in the air. Early this month, the airline announced it was offering a unique flight from Austin to Detroit on April 8 that will fly passengers along the path of totality. The April 8 eclipse … Read more
