Articles filed under Washington Post
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Starbucks and Nestlé face scrutiny over labor practices in ChinaDec 04, 2024 8:54 am - Coffee farms in Starbucks’ and Nestlé’s supply chains in China are not living up to the multinationals’ ethical standards, sometimes using children as workers, excessive hours and lax safety standards to meet their targets, according to a report by China Labor Watch, a New York-based human rights group.
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Trump threatens tariffs to protect dollar against threat few see as realDec 04, 2024 8:47 am - President-elect Donald Trump says he wants to protect the U.S. dollar from the rise of an alternative new currency that does not yet exist and that few independent analysts take seriously.
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TikTok’s ‘onion boil’ isn’t boiled. It’s so good it doesn’t matter.Dec 04, 2024 5:05 am - A TikTok trend has given the humble onion its sexiest breakout part since that bloomin’ appetizer came along.
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This spiced pumpkin punch celebrates the season, no alcohol requiredDec 03, 2024 5:30 am - This indulgent nonalcoholic holiday punch has its roots in the West Indies, where pumpkin is a commonly used ingredient outside of sweets. Traditionally made with stout, this zero-proof version relies on another drink popular in the Caribbean — malt soda.
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I tried 9 Costco Kirkland wines. Some blew me away.Dec 03, 2024 5:27 am - I wanted to check out Costco’s wine program, specifically the Kirkland Signature line of wines, the warehouse chain’s private label. Private label wines are typically surplus wines purchased on the bulk market or produced under contract in various regions around the world. They can be good bargains for price-conscious consumers.
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Take your soup to the next level with 6 flavor-booster ingredientsDec 03, 2024 4:42 am - Soup’s built-in amenability to experiment means there are plenty of opportunities to add flavor boosters for an extra something. Here are a few versatile ingredients to take your pot of soup or stew to the next level.
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‘Brain rot’ is Oxford English Dictionary’s word of the yearDec 02, 2024 3:55 pm - Oxford’s 2024 Word of the Year is more than a century old, but that doesn’t mean it’s not incredibly relevant in 2024. The winner, announced on Monday by the University o...
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Carolyn Hax: Husband throws away bond with daughter over pointless blameDec 02, 2024 9:44 am - Father and daughter have a terrible relationship because he believes she refused to take his advice about friendship issues. She feels he didn’t have her back. Mom is in the middle. Carolyn Hax says Dad needs to put his ego aside and apologize.
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Food, gas and cars could quickly get pricier under Trump’s tariff planDec 02, 2024 7:56 am - A new wave of tariffs could quickly reignite inflation on food, gas and automobiles, just as Americans were finally starting to catch a break from fast-rising prices.
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New job? You may be leaving behind thousands in 401(k) savings.Dec 01, 2024 5:01 am - For people starting a new job that pays better, it’s tempting to rejoice over the salary bump. But what many job switchers don’t see is the thousands in retirement savings they stand to lose each year thanks to a 401(k) pitfall, a new study has found.