Monday's Top Stories
A roundup of the most interesting, thought-provoking and surprising questions that our favorite columnists addressed in recent days.
As consumers, we all have "secret scores": hidden ratings that determine how long each of us waits on hold when calling a business, whether we can return items at a store, and what type of service we receive. A low score sends you to the back of the queue; high scores get you elite treatment.
Steve Morrow got more than he bargained for when he won a bird auction online.
The Sustainable Runner – Be one of the first to support change in the footwear industry – the company is planning to take the shoes back for disassembly and proper recycling and disposal.
With its cheap geothermal energy and low crime rate, Iceland has become the world's leading miner of digital currency. Then the crypto-crooks showed up.
Lauren Bard opened the hospital bill this month and her body went numb. In bold block letters it said, "AMOUNT DUE: $898,984.57."
After years of low wages and abuse, Hollywood assistants are in open revolt over their treatment.
His shout-out at the end is hilarious, made even more so by the host's reaction.
This simple travel kit from Ursa Major has everything you need to take care of your skin while you're away from your medicine cabinet.
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