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From smart kitchens to robocooks: 10 tech innovations transforming restaurants

Task Group analyzed news and trends across the restaurant industry to find 10 innovations pushing the forefront of technology when it comes to food service.

Coldest city in every state

Stacker analyzed data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to determine the coldest cities in every state.

What winter was like the year you were born

Stacker put together a list featuring information and statistics for each year of the past century using data from NOAA's Climate at a Glance Series and Snowfall Extremes database.

20 celebrations this holiday season besides Christmas

From religious festivals to ceremonies honoring the change of seasons, as well as secular events that take place in many different countries, Stacker has gathered information from various sources to compile a diverse list of fall and winter holidays celebrated all over the world.

4 savvy holiday spending tips for a financially strong start to 2023

(BPT) - By Jason Gaughan, Head of Consumer Credit Card Products at Bank of AmericaThis year, shoppers are looking for ways to stretch their dollars throughout the holiday season so they can start …

Money worries making the holidays less merry? 5 tips from a financial therapist to rein in financial anxiety

(BPT) - It's the most wonderful time of the year, and this season, consumers are prepared to spend extra on festive gatherings, gift-giving and spreading holiday cheer! However, the holiday hustle …

5 sustainable gifts for giving back – to your loved ones and our planet

(BPT) - The season of giving is upon us. Whether you’re brimming with ideas or struggling to find the perfect present, it’s easy to forget the impact this time of the year has on the …

Gift ideas for the adults in your life who have it all

(BPT) - You make your holiday shopping list and check it twice, but there's always that certain someone — parent, coworker, neighbor or in-law — who is hard to shop for. It's the …

Top holiday toys from the year you were born

Stacker searched for products from 1920 to today that caught hold of the public zeitgeist through novelty, innovation, kitsch, quirk, or simply great timing, and then rocketed to success. The list was curated using national toy archives and data curated by The Strong National Museum of Play.

Tips for hassle-free holiday travel

Bounce compiled a list of travel tips for the holiday season using data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics and the Department of Transportation.

Tips and trends for successful dating in 2023

(BPT) - Are you currently dating or thinking about dating in the new year? You’re not alone, as global research from women-first dating and social networking app Bumble has found that 70% of …

Gift ideas for every man in your life

(BPT) - It’s that time of year again. With the holiday season quickly approaching, it can be tough to know what to get for each special person, especially the guy in your life.Oftentimes, we …

5 Heart Health Tips for the Holidays

(Family Features) Food, drinks, gifts and time with family make the holidays a merry occasion for people across the country. However, all that celebrating can sometimes become a distraction from maintaining heart health. Consider these heart-healthy tips as you celebrate the season.

5 Tips to Pull Off Holiday Hosting

(Family Features) To help pull off a sensational seasonal soiree, consider these tips to make the holidays brighter and more manageable.

Make Holiday Memories with Sweet Eats

(Family Features) The holidays are about making memories with loved ones. This year, you can change things up and start new traditions with recipes like this Apple Wreath Salad, Roasted Apple Macaroni and Cheese, Apple Custard Sponge Trifle and Brown Butter Apple Pie.

A Hearty Meal to Make the Holidays Magical

(Family Features) Capturing the magic of the holidays often happens at the dinner table as loved ones toast the season with stunning meals worth celebrating. Roasted Chateaubriand with Red Wine Gravy and Lemon-Garlic Asparagus.

Mouthwatering Recipes to Beef Up the Holiday Menu

(Family Features) It all starts with beef, a versatile, beloved ingredient that can be used in main courses like Classic Beef Wellington and Top Sirloin Roast with Herb Garlic Peppercorn Crust or savory appetizers like Holiday Mini Beef Meatball Skewers with Cranberry Barbecue Sauce.

5 tips for safe online shopping this holiday season

(BPT) - Shopping online during the holidays can simplify gift-giving but also leaves you vulnerable to potential fraud. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, thousands of people become …

New Noninvasive Face Lift Targets Sagging Skin and Muscles

(NewsUSA) - The holiday season is coming, and with the return to in-person events, everyone wants to look their best. But many people who might consider a skin-tightening treatment shy away from …

Holiday gift crazes and fads of the past century

Stacker compiled a list of toy crazes from the past 100 years.

6 tips to prevent winter injuries

(BPT) - The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can get the best of even the most organized of people, leaving you frazzled and distracted. During the rush of the holiday season, another thing …

5 better holiday baking tips to elevate your celebrations

(BPT) - Baking during the holidays is a great way to bring family and friends together. Whether you're trying out a new recipe or following old traditions, there are plenty of ways to elevate your …

20 of the best Christmas albums of all time

Using data from numerous music websites, Stacker compiled a list of 20 of the greatest Christmas albums of all time across a variety of genres and eras.

How To Support Veterans’ Families During The Holidays

(NAPSI)—While the holiday season is generally a time of joy and celebration, military families can often experience a very different range of emotions. Active service members and veterans returning …

How Your Holiday Gifts And Cards Get Where They Need To Go

(NAPSI)—The daily operations performed by the U.S. Postal Service depend on a vast network of people that collect, transport, process and deliver the nation’s mail. The Postal Service has nearly …

Tis the Season for Streaming! Holiday Movie Tool Simplifies Movie Night

(NAPSI)—The next few months will be filled with holiday cheer—not just in spirit, but on our screens. From Thanksgiving hits to Christmas classics, there’s no shortage of holiday movies to …

Avoid Malicious Online Advertisements

(NAPSI)—Beware, cybercriminals target consumers with malicious ads that use scare tactics to trick them into downloading malware, including ransomware that takes over files to force victims to pay …

The cultural and historical significance of fashion on HBCU campuses

Stacker looked into the cultural and historical significance of fashion on HBCU campuses.

25 over-the-top Christmas displays from across America

To help get everyone in the mood for the upcoming holiday season, Stacker compiled a list of some of the most over-the-top Christmas displays across America.

Countries with the highest rates of public-sector corruption

Stacker used the Corruption Perceptions Index from Transparency International to look at the most public-sector corrupt countries in the world.

6 tips to maximize your giving this season

(BPT) - It’s the season of giving, which means you can make an impact no matter your budget.When money is tight, donating to charities can easily fall to the bottom of your list. But you can …

Veteran-Led Coffee Company Will Fuel Your Fundraising

(NewsUSA) - Put the fun in your fundraising efforts with the power of coffee, a user-friendly website and the business acumen of a veteran-led nonprofit company that has been building donor …

Holiday Must-Haves: Make holiday shopping a cinch

(Family Features) If you're a shopper at heart, it may be a challenge you enjoy, but if the idea of holiday shopping brings out the Grinch in you, consider these ideas for gifts to delight those you love this holiday season.

15 of the most expensive celebrity weddings of all time

Stacker researched 15 of the most expensive celebrity weddings of all time.

Stacker sourced and analyzed data from the Social Security Administration list of popular baby names in 2021 to find the Top 50 gender-neutral names.

Highest-paid players in the NBA

You may know which NBA players make the most points, but who makes the most money? Stacker compiled a list of the 25 highest-paid NBA players using Nov. 8, 2022 data from Spotrac.

5 major mistakes people tend to make when recycling

The Rounds outlined five major recycling mistakes people should avoid to minimize their landfill footprints and make the most of local recycling streams.

Tips for Hazard-Free Holidays

(BPT) - The holiday season is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start making memories in the kitchen with your loved ones. Whether you plan on preparing a few family favorites or …

(Family Features) Whether you're aiming for style for a holiday celebration or planning an evening out to shop and take in the holiday lights, this season's trends have you covered.

From design to landfill: the lifecycle of your $3 Shein shirt

Stacker referenced news and fashion industry reports to break down the general life cycle of fast fashion.

Richest soccer players

Stacker compiled net worth data as well as life and career insights from the wealthiest soccer players in the world using Celebrity Net Worth and other sources.

The World Cup is the most-watched sporting event internationally—here's how it stacks up to other US events

OLBG collected data on the U.S. television ratings of recent major sports championships to see how the Men's World Cup ranks in popularity against some of the most-anticipated sporting events.

Players with the most penalty minutes in NHL history

OLBG ranked the best enforcers in NHL history, based on all-time leaders in penalty minutes, according to Sports Reference's Stathead tool.

States with the highest and lowest Biden approval ratings

Stacker compiled a list of the states with the highest and lowest approval ratings for President Biden using data from Morning Consult.

The 'urban heat island' effect has made these 10 cities the most heat-intense in the US

New Jersey Real Estate Network examined data from climate change nonprofit Climate Central to find which cities experience the most intense heat due to overbuilding, also known as the urban heat island effect.

How to make elevated design choices: The delight is in the details

(BPT) - Whether you’re a DIYer wanting to transform your home or a professional designer, each decision you make about the quality of finishes impacts the overall look of a room. From …

Campaign Combats Underage Drinking

(NewsUSA) - Underage drinking levels are at historic lows, and one way to continue this trend is to prevent teens’ access to alcohol. The We Don’t Serve Teens campaign, first developed in …

Don’t Discount the Value of Donations to Our Troops

(NewsUSA) - Over the last decade, America has been fortunate to avoid major conflict overseas. However, thousands of American military troops are currently deployed around the world, on …

3 ways to honor veterans year round

(BPT) - If you have family friends that are current or former service members, you know how important it is to show them your appreciation. As Veterans Day approaches, it’s the ideal time to …

Energy bill up? Here's how electricity costs have changed over the past year

Utility bill costs are going up nationwide. OhmConnect analyzed data from the Energy Information Administration to examine the rising cost of residential electricity in the U.S.

How seat belt use has changed since the 1990s

Taxman, Pollock, Murray & Bekkerman, LLC explored the history of seat belt use using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Stress no more: These 5 thoughtful and inexpensive gifts will make you the hero of the holidays

(BPT) - The holiday season is approaching, folks — and we all know what that means. It's time to tally up your closest family members and friends, take a good look at your bank account, and put …

How to beat the rush and shop smarter this Black Friday and Cyber Monday

(BPT) - For many people, gift-giving during the holiday season is an important way they show their appreciation for their loved ones. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), 62% of holiday …

How to Shop Smartly and Plan for the Holidays This Season

(BPT) - The holiday season is quickly approaching and the masses are busy building shopping lists and planning their family celebrations and travel schedules. Last year, consumers learned to shop …

Richest NFL players

To uncover the richest NFL players, Stacker consulted Celebrity Net Worth and ranked them by their 2022 net worth, calculated using a proprietary formula.

How human height has changed over time—and what might be behind it

Changes in average height in a population say a lot about how nongenetic factors can affect human development. GigaCalculator examined data from the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration to see how average height has changed globally over time.

Get Ahead & Stress Less This Holiday Shopping Season [Video]

(BPT) - Ready or not, the holidays are just around the corner! Lifestyle Expert Carey Reilly is here to show you how to get it all done, …

Stacker sought out the most popular girl names over the years.

Stacker complies a list of the most popular baby names for boys the year you were born.

A look at the West's megadrought

Stacker cited data from the U.S. Drought Monitor, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the California Department of Water Resources to visualize the current megadrought in the West and its impact on the region.

Pyn gathered data from YouGov and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys to compare the popularity of well-known U.S. holidays among millennials, Generation Xers and baby boomers.

How do you know blood donations are safe?

(BPT) - Every two seconds, someone in the United States (U.S.) needs blood. A single donation can save lives. However, only 3% of eligible Americans give blood each year.“When you give blood, …

How your cherished moments can enhance your living space – and create meaningful gifts

(BPT) - There’s a good reason so many people love taking pictures all the time — to capture the joy of everyday moments, relive memories over and over, and to share them with loved ones. …

Famous party venues from Atlanta history

Giggster spotlights five iconic party locales from Atlanta's history, from 1930s jazz fests to 2000s hip-hop dinners.

10 states with the biggest increase in electric vehicle charging stations since 2020

The General compiled data from the U.S. Department of Energy on states that saw the biggest increase in electric vehicle charging stations in the last two years.

From public education to Special Olympics: How 7 states spend millions from lottery ticket sales

OddsSeeker.com reviewed news and information on the various uses of lottery funds among the 50 U.S. states, according to the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries, to find out how a few notable states are using theirs.

Gun control legislation that passed and failed over the last 20 years

Stacker compiled 23 pieces of gun control legislation that either passed or failed over the last 20 years, using information from government reports and political news sources.

Common US foods that are banned in other countries

Which chemicals and food production standards that are acceptable and common in foods in the United States are illegal in other countries? Stacker researched 30 common American foods that are banned internationally.

25 terms you should know to understand the gun control debate

Gun control is one of the most heated political topics in the United States. Stacker has compiled a list of 25 terms to help you understand the news, debate, and public conversation.