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Fast & furious: Whatnot crosses 1 billion orders
Whatnot, the live-streaming shopping platform, has come a long way from only selling these little toys called Funko Pop when it launched live shopping in the summer of 2020. Fast-forward six years later, the business just hit one billion orders across hundreds of product categories — from toys, fashion and coins to handbags, sneak…
Why I left my smartwatch charger behind before flying to Cannes
By contributing writer Frank Kavilanz
Count 'Ranch dressing' as an unintended star of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappé are the globally recognized superstars of FIFA World Cup 2026. Let’s also make way for at least one unexpected ‘viral’ sensation emerging because of soccer’s biggest event.
She's one of only five foremost women beer experts in the world
“She’s one of only five women ‘Master Cicerones’ in the world.”
⚽Marquee sporting events, concerts, IRL meetups will drive Gen Z to hit the road this summer🎤🚗
If ever there was a summer to hit the road for a much-needed break from everyday life, it’s the summer of 2026.
Miley Cyrus gets her own Barbie
Both of these ladies are global pop culture icons, and now one of them is honoring the other in her signature way. Get ready for the Miley Cyrus Barbie doll.
Hey, over here👋 Etsy presents its "other Jeffs" primed to appeal to seasonal summer shoppers
While several major retailers are once again competing with Amazon’s annual Prime Day summer shopping deals, one rival platform has found a clever way to attract attention for sellers on its marketplace during the annual midyear shopping bonanza.
🗞️In other news: How many of us are open to speaking with a journalist?
As a long-time journalist, I can confidently says that my best stories have come from conversations with regular folks who take great pride in being members of their communities. They wanted to share everyday relatable anecdotes that changed the trajectory of their own lives, or spurred them to take a risk to help address an unmet …