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REVEALED: Sears - The Real Truth

Bring back the catalogs

In an era of instant gratification, old-fashioned anticipation can reclaim its magic

Salon

“I was a child – he’d choose which records I would get royalties on and which I didn’t. He was stealing my money, and I didn’t realize it”: The untold story of “The Lost Beach Boy” David Marks

David Marks reflects on the surf-rock beginnings of one of the world's most beloved pop-rock institutions, recalling the good times, bad times, and his return to the fold

Guitar World

What You Could Buy With $100 the Year You Were Born

To show just how much the U.S. dollar has changed over time, GOBankingRates compiled the costs of various consumer goods from across the years.

GOBankingRates

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“I took the one lesson and left and never went back. I got to learn how to play guitar by myself”: Joan Jett on defying stereotypes and teaching herself guitar by playing along to Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath records

The Godmother of Punk recalls being told by her guitar teacher that she could only play folk music on acoustic guitar – and that rock was strictly out of bounds

Guitar World

Amazon dethrones Walmart as No. 1 on the Fortune 500. There's a big upside to their rivalry

Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune.

Fortune

The 10 best US products to battle seasonal affective disorder, according to experts

Therapy lights, sunrise alarm clocks and infrared saunas can all help shake the winter blues as the weather drops

The Guardian - US

The True Story That Inspired Abbott Elementary’s Choice To Move The School Into A Mall

The wild story is based in truth.

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What Was the Hottest Sports Video Game of Every Holiday in the 1970s?

Gaming's first decade.

Operation Sports

Department stores' new playbook: How Macy's, Dillard's, and Nordstrom are getting their groove back

Department stores have a new playbook to win back shoppers from discount stores and Amazon.

Fortune

The White Stripes join the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame − their primal sound reflects Detroit’s industrial roots

In the opening scene of “It Might Get Loud,” a 2008 music documentary, musician Jack White appears surrounded by scrap wood and garbage. He hammers nails into a board, wraps wire around a glass Coca-Cola bottle as a makeshift guitar bridge, attaches a pickup, and plugs the contraption into a…

The Conversation

Election Day 2025: Five predictions on crucial New Jersey, California, New York and Virginia races

IN FOCUS: Are suburbanites in Virginia mad enough at Trump for taking their jobs? Will Trump’s multi-racial coalition hold in New Jersey? Will Zohran Mamdani have a mandate to govern? Eric Garcia with a series of bold predictions

The Independent UK

Top 5 Home Warranty Providers for Seniors in 2025

Retirement should bring comfort, security, and time to focus on what truly matters, not the stress of unexpected home repairs or the challenge of finding trustworthy technicians.

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52 Pictures From A Group Dedicated To Charming Old Homes That Tell A Story (New Pics)

Who doesn't love a big creaky porch?

Bored Panda

The winner (if there is such a thing) of the government shutdown will be determined by these two races

ANALYSIS: Sorting out who wins when workers are being furloughed and services to Americans frozen is a fool’s errand, writes Eric Garcia, but two races ahead of the 2026 midterms will serve as bellwethers.

The Independent UK

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Digital Camera World

This "fake" Nikon camera changed everything. Here's the curious tale of the Nikkorex F…

Meet the Mamiya camera that was transformed into a Nikon legend

Guitar World

“Brian asked me if I wanted to do a lead. I got excited and was ready to shred”: The Lost Beach Boy on the classic song he overdubbed on

Brian Wilson typically turned to his brother, Carl, for leads, but David Marks got a rare chance to buck that trend in 1964

Grocery Coupon Guide

6 Store Chains That Still Haven’t Recovered From Customer Backlash

In today’s digital world, consumer outrage spreads like wildfire. One tweet, video, or decision can spark a full-blown boycott—sometimes with long-lasting financial consequences. While some brands weather the storm and bounce back, others struggle to regain trust and foot traffic. Whether it’s due to poor customer service, controversial advertising, or…

Grocery Coupon Guide

7 Department Store Chains That Went Online and Never Came Back

Not long ago, department stores were the backbone of American shopping—one-stop destinations where you could grab clothes, furniture, cosmetics, and even a slice of pizza at the food court. But as online shopping exploded and foot traffic declined, many iconic chains struggled to stay relevant. Some attempted to pivot by…

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8 Brands Seniors Swear By—But Younger Generations Won’t Touch

Some brands feel like old friends. They’ve been around for decades, and for many seniors, they’re a part of daily life. But walk into a room of younger people, and you’ll see blank stares if you mention some of these names. Why does this happen? Brand loyalty often comes from…

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41 Fascinating ‘Vintage Advertisements’ That Might Not Go Down Well Today (New Pics)

Some of these vintage ads seem goofy and even downright weird in the eyes of modern audiences. Meanwhile, others are simply baffling but give us a glimpse into a bygone era.

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10 Retail Chains No Longer Catering to Middle-Class Shoppers

The American middle class has long been the backbone of retail, shaping trends and driving the success of countless stores. But in recent years, a noticeable shift has taken place. Many retail chains that once thrived by serving middle-class shoppers are now pivoting their strategies, focusing on either luxury buyers…

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40 Hilarious Ads For Technology From The Past That Look Insanely Expensive Now

Looking back at a gadget from decades ago really shows how far humanity has come. A landline answering machine, a 10-megabyte hard drive... It's crazy to think that at one point, now-obsolete technology was not only top-of-the-line but also a bargain.

Fortune

Where Europe’s most powerful are taking their yachts this year

Here’s where Europe’s senior executives and C-suite of the Fortune 500 will be vacationing on yachts this summer.

Everybody Loves Your Money

8 Major Brands That Are Slowly Dying and Don’t Want You to Know

In the fast-moving world of business, not all giants stand the test of time. Some brands that once felt invincible are now quietly fading into irrelevance, trying to rebrand, pivot, or digitize their way out of decline. Consumers may still see the commercials, the storefronts, or the logos, but behind…

The Free Financial Advisor

6 Brands Being Kept Alive by Nostalgia Alone

Nostalgia is a powerful force, especially regarding the brands we grew up with. Whether it’s the cereal you ate as a kid or the sneakers you wore in high school, certain products have a way of sticking around—even when their heyday has long passed. But why do some nostalgia brands…

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