The 1980s were more than just a decade—they were a cultural eruption, a time when hair was as much a statement as the music blasting from boomboxes or the neon lights flickering over roller rinks. If you’ve ever wondered how hair could be both a protest and a party, or why entire industries nearly ran out of hairspray, you’re not alone. The '80s hair phenomenon was a wild, creative experiment ...
New Tariffs Set Off Wave of Consumer Stockpiling Across U.S.
It started with a presidential podium and a single announcement: sweeping new tariffs on imports, with rates jumping from the initial 10% to as high as 46% on some products. Within hours, Americans from California to Queens were clearing shelves, filling carts with all types of products, from electronics to olive oil. Social media feeds blew up with advice and alerts: Reddit forums mapped the ...
15 Fashion Trends We Can’t Believe We Wore That Are Coming Back
The fashion world is a merry-go-round—just when you've relegated some trends to history, they circle back into the spotlight once more. Why are we continuously drawn to styles that we vowed we'd never wear again? We can all agree that we have nostalgia, social media, and the never-ending cycle of popular culture to thank for it. In 2025, designers, celebrities, influencers and tastemakers ...
18 Easy Hairstyles for Long Straight Hair
Long, straight hair is both a blessing and a styling nightmare—sleek, shiny, and versatile, but sometimes so smooth it seems resistant to drama or dimensional styling. If you’ve ever felt like your straight hair is a blank canvas that refuses to hold a curl or volume, you’re not alone. But what if that canvas is actually an invitation? Today, we’re peeling back the curtain on 19 genuinely easy ...
12 Things Gen X Grew Up with That No Longer Exist
Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980, were raised during a period that now feels as distant as the moon landing. Their adolescence was characterized by analog technologies, open-ended freedom, and a cultural landscape that's almost unimaginable to us today. It’s the epitome of nostalgia for some but it’s also a stark reminder of how quickly the world can transform. What Gen X took for granted ...
Walmart, Target, and Other Major Brands Say Trump’s Tariffs Force Price Hikes
Walmart, the chain so famous for "everyday low prices," just did something it rarely does—it told Wall Street, consumers, and rivals that price hikes are coming, and they are a direct result of Trump's tariffs. Walmart isn’t the only one to place the blame on tariffs. Target, Macys, Nike, Mattel and even Shein have pointed the finger at Trump’s tariffs. This is less a corporate memo—it's a shot ...
JCPenney Throws In The Towel—Shut Down Timeline Accelerates Nationwide
Walk into your local mall and you’ll see it: a strange hush, a tension in the air, a sense that something familiar is quietly slipping away. It’s not just about the empty storefronts or the “Everything Must Go!” banners. There’s a deeper unease, a collective pause, as if shoppers and shopkeepers alike are waiting for the next shoe to drop. The retail landscape is changing, and faster than we ...
Popular Mexican Restaurant Ends Operations Abruptly in the U.S
In May 2025, San Antonio, Texas, was shaken when it was announced that a beloved Mexican restaurant was to close its doors for good after more than six decades. The abrupt news surprised the community, saddened loyal customers and devastated employees. The restaurant? Oscar's Taco House. For many, it was not just a restaurant; it was a pillar of the community. A place where family gatherings, ...
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