Gen Z made status symbols affordable. They’re just impossible to get.
A cuddly animal wearing a beanie should not incite violence. And yet, this is what occurred in some Starbucks shops ...
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In defense of cheap things
A version of this story originally appeared in the Future Perfect newsletter. Sign up here!We live in a consumerist society. ...
The people who deliver your Amazon packages are striking. Here’s why.
Delivery workers continued to picket Amazon facilities in New York City, Illinois, California, and Atlanta after launching a strike on ...
Everyone’s favorite frustrating, hard-to-clean, potentially dangerous household device
It’s winter, which means it’s humidifier season. If you struggle with dry skin, allergies, or you’re currently dealing with a ...
Crumbl’s massive empire was never about the cookies
The age of froyo has faded. Fancy cupcakes are passé. The cronut craze is now a distant fever dream. Dessert ...
Black Friday is a trap
Since the 1980s, Black Friday has signified the kickoff to the holiday shopping season. Stores offered almost-impossible “doorbuster” deals on ...
Why so many families are “drowning in toys”
This story originally appeared in Kids Today, Vox’s newsletter about kids, for everyone. Sign up here for future editions.Lynne Randall ...
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