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The average working parent pulls an 18-hour workday, gets 31 mins of ‘me time.’ Here’s the breakdown  https://swnsdigital.com/us/2024/09/the-key-differences-between-working-and-non-working-parents/   Now there's a place just for you!

A third of Americans have read at least one self-help book in the past five years  https://today.yougov.com/topics/politics/survey-results/daily/2024/09/13/b4e9e/3   Or you can just ask your digital assistant! Hey Alexa, give me some 'self help' tips!

Friday the 13th: Krispy Kreme Is Selling a Dozen Doughnuts for 13 Cents on Friday the 13th  https://people.com/krispy-kreme-selling-dozen-donuts-for-13-cents-on-friday-the-13th-8710500   If you're afraid to leave the house, this is for you!

Jogger in Malaysia left bloodied, dazed and crying after getting mauled — by a gang of otters  https://nypost.com/2024/09/11/lifestyle/jogger-left-bloodied-dazed-and-crying-after-getting-mauled-by-a-gang-of-otters/

National TV Dinner Day – September 10, 2024 -  https://nationaltoday.com/national-tv-dinner-day/

Krispy Kreme Is Honoring Barbie's 65th Birthday With 4 All-New Doughnuts — Including One Inspired by Her Dream House  https://www.foodandwine.com/krispy-kreme-barbie-65th-anniversary-doughnuts-8704578   Mmmm, sounds Barbielicious!

A toddler cried non-stop during a flight. Two strangers locked her in the bathroom. While we don't condone this behavior, it could be an business opportunity!

Is Wendy’s releasing real-life Krabby Patties? Here’s what to know about the Paramount & ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ combo  https://www.nj.com/business/2024/08/is-wendys-releasing-real-life-krabby-patties-heres-what-to-know-about-the-paramount-spongebob-squarepants-combo.html   Cartoon food coming to life!

About half of working Americans believe AI is coming for their job  https://today.yougov.com/economy/articles/50406-half-working-americans-believe-artificial-intelligence-will-decrease-number-of-jobs-in-their-industry Let's hear it from the source- Hey Alexa are you taking our jobs?

Never take health tips from world’s oldest people, say scientists  https://www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/aug/24/never-take-health-tips-from-worlds-oldest-people-say-scientists

MIT's AI risk database exposes 700+ ways AI could ruin your life  https://boingboing.net/2024/08/22/mits-ai-risk-database-exposes-700-ways-ai-could-ruin-your-life.html   What do you think, Alexa?

The new CEO of Starbucks promises a rare leadership style that should make customers very happy!

Job seekers are getting increasingly bold by 'cheating' in interviews — and AI is making it worse  https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careers/ar-AA1oUsRN   Imagine bots doing the interviews

Gen Z buying vintage cassette tapes en masse — but doesn’t know how to play them: ‘I struggled’  https://nypost.com/2024/08/14/lifestyle/gen-z-buying-vintage-cassette-tapes-en-masse-but-doesnt-know-how-to-play-them-i-struggled/   Hey Alexa, how do I play a cassette tape?

Hellman’s Is Releasing a… Mayo-Inspired Fragrance?  https://www.foodandwine.com/hellmans-will-levis-no-8-fragrance-8693907   Wonder what happens when you wear it in the sun too long?

You asked for it, you got it! Even more audio of Olympics play by play announcers taken out of context!

What if the announcers for the Olympics did play-by-play of everyday errands?

It's always fun to listen to the announcers during the Olympics and take things out of context!

Dolce & Gabbana have launched a new perfume for dogs  https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/05/style/dolce-gabbana-perfume-dogs-scli-intl/index.html

Latest on Seine River water quality concerns as more Olympians are set to compete At the Paris Olympics, whether the water quality in the Seine River is safe enough to host some swimming events has been a major question- But that's not stopping entrepreneurs from taking advantage of the situation!

Coffee is becoming a luxury, and there’s no escaping it  https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/01/business/your-coffees-about-to-get-more-expensive-heres-why/index.html   Sure, we can talk about it, but it's just a matter of time before we start hearing commercials like this-

Chipotle Launches Its First-Ever Beauty Product, an avocado colored burrito-proof lip stain  https://www.foodandwine.com/chipotle-wonderkind-burrito-proof-lip-stain-8684981   If it takes off, think of the possibilities!

If you're going to Paris for the games, you might want to "speak the lingo"- Here's help!

Introducing the Swype - the ultimate all-in-one device for the modern multitasker! With Swype, you can enjoy your favorite vape flavors, stay connected with friends and family on the phone, and track your fitness goals all in one sleek and convenient device. But wait, there's more!  

For five decades, we thought Hello, Kitty was a cat. We were wrong. Now they say she's a GIRL.  Find out more when we ask her hard hitting questions