As Black Friday slowly creeps into the evening hours of Thanksgiving, more and more stores are choosing to stay open on the holiday. Some stores still close their doors for Thanksgiving so employees a chance to celebrate with their families. Still, other shoppers believe that if hospital workers and police officers have to work on Thanksgiving, it's reasonable to expect retail employees to do the...

The hype for Black Friday grows every year. Keen shoppers map out which sales they want to hit weeks before Thanksgiving. Much to their delight, many stores open in the wee hours of the morning to give deal-chasers a head start. But for many, the idea of standing outside a department store at 4 a.m. is the definition of misery. Who wants to risk getting trampled when all those deals and more will...

Memorial Day began after the Civil War, as a way to honor the brave men and women who died in military service to the United States. For many Americans, that means acknowledging that sacrifice by celebrating what makes this country great—cookouts, pool parties, and concerts. So saying "Happy Memorial Day" is totally okay. But some think that greeting is inappropriate; the holiday should be a...

Personal trainers are available in nearly every gym, but they don't come cheap. A typical personal training session can set you back $100 dollars or more. But apps like Aaptiv and Nike Training Club are making getting in shape more economical and efficient by putting real-life personal trainers in your ear. Proponents of these apps love their ease and accessibility, while others prefer in-person...

In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue... pillaged the land he found, enslaved the people he encountered and orchestrated mass genocide. It doesn't take a genius to see why many people are calling for statues of Christopher Columbus to be removed from public areas, saying the statues glorify Columbus and his crimes. Others argue removing the statues would hardly atone for the atrocities...

Created for Make48 by The Tylt In the public TV invention challenge show "Make48," teams have 48 hours to design a new, useful and marketable product in 48 hours. It’s fun and exciting. And, best of all, the teams completely control any patents that might come out of the contest. Season one showcased “Innovative Household Products.” Team G-Code created the Chop Guide, while Team Jiggawatt...

Created for Make48 by The Tylt In the public TV invention challenge show "Make48," teams have 48 hours to design a new, useful and marketable product in 48 hours. It’s fun and exciting. And, best of all, the teams completely control any patents that might come out of the contest. Season one showcased “Innovative Household Products.” Team Marquee Design created the Drain Hair-O, while Hatch...

Marijuana use has been ubiquitous on college campuses for decades, but aside from using it for fun, some claim it helps them study. Proponents say cannabis can help you relax, and open your mind to new thoughts. It's no worse than a late-night espresso. The other side says just get some coffee, study hard, and play afterward. So, should you hit the books high, or keep it for recreation?

The e-scooter trend is just one year old, yet it's revolutionized transportation in cities like L.A., Austin, and Denver. Much to fans' delight, e-scooter companies like Bird and Lime hope to bring their machines to as many cities as possible, providing an affordable option for transportation with minimal environmental impact. But some argue e-scooter rider habits and charging systems actually...

If there's one of thing both of these brands know, it's spice. These Twitter accounts both have a no-frills approach. Hamburger Helper takes social media to the next level with its mixtape, Lefty, while Chex Mix seems to know you better than you know yourself. (Hint: it knows which pieces you like best.) Which brand does Twitter better?