UNCOVERED: 22 | History Defined

Doritos prices jumped 50% in four years and PepsiCo waited until it lost billions to do anything about it

Frito-Lay’s pandemic-era price hikes cost PepsiCo $50 billion in market value.

Fortune · Apr 7

Inside a huge compound on Thailand-Cambodia border where 10,000 workers scammed people globally

Scam compounds have mushroomed across Southeast Asia since the pandemic

The Independent UK · Apr 7

Retail Growth in Men’s Neckwear Market

The neckwear market is growing again after the pandemic slowdown. Offices are reopening and formal events are back. This shift is bringing ties into daily fashion once more. Many professionals now want to look polished again.

inkl · Apr 7

U.S. hiring rate just hit its lowest rate since 2020, but Donald Trump’s too busy burning billions

The United States hiring rate just tumbled to 3.1% in February, marking its lowest point since April 2020, according to the latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is a pretty big deal because that 2020 low was when the economy…

The Mary Sue · Apr 1

From Apps to Platforms: Where Users Spend Their Time Online in 2026

In 2026, people spend about 6 hours and 38 minutes online per day, near a decade-long plateau after pandemic highs.

inkl · Mar 31

The Corvette Grand Sport Is The Beginning Of The End For The C8

Chevrolet introduced the eighth-generation, mid-engine Corvette in July 2019. The automaker faced significant challenges at the start of production, including delays due to a labor strike and the pandemic. Since then, Chevy fleshed out the C8 lineup with the Z06, E-Ray, ZR1, and, most recently, the Grand Sport, and that…

Motor1 · Mar 30

China resumes flights to North Korea after a six-year pause

Air China resumed direct flights to North Korea on Monday after a six-year pause. Following the return of rail services, the move signals a major step in reopening the isolated nation after strict pandemic-era border closures.

Euronews · Mar 30

Energy Lockdown in India? Here’s What Modi Actually Meant

A single sentence can shake an entire nation. And this time, it almost did. When Narendra Modi mentioned COVID-like preparedness amid rising West Asia tensions, the internet didn’t stay calm it panicked. Suddenly, whispers turned into viral claims: Lockdown is coming back. Energy supply will be cut. Fear spread faster…

MyLifeXP · Mar 27

‘$100,000 diamond ring’: House Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick accused of misusing COVID funds for personal expenses

US Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces intense scrutiny over allegations of misusing COVID-19 relief funds. Prosecutors claim millions intended for pandemic aid were diverted for her campaign and personal use, including a $100,000 diamond ring. The Democrat denies wrongdoing, but the case has sparked calls for disciplinary action, potentially including expulsion…

The Times of India · Mar 26

'Slowed development of all regions': Putin says Middle East conflict could have Covid-like global impact

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that the Middle East conflict's fallout could rival the Covid-19 pandemic, disrupting global logistics and supply chains. He noted significant pressure on key industries and highlighted Russia's surging energy revenues amid market turmoil. Moscow has publicly reaffirmed its support for Tehran, though the extent of…

The Times of India · Mar 26