I got my cavapoo a fake service dog badge. He never got carded.
America's grocery stores and airports are overrun with fake service dogs. more…
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JCPenney's brand CEO says she wears its fashions from 'head to toe' and hands out gift cards to surprised shoppers
JCPenney's Michelle Wlazlo is leaning hard into the retailer's collection of in-house brands to offer shoppers more style for their dollars. more…
All Kinds of Drinks Have a Strange New Number on Their Label. Here’s What It Means—and Why You Should Take It Seriously.
Slate Magazine
Bottoms up! more…
Outsourcer Telus admits to attack – may have lost a petabyte of data to ShinyHunters
Theregister.com
PLUS: Citrix CISO urges patch blitz; Mandiant founder reveals AI red-teaming tech; Bitter privacy news for Starbucks; And more Infosec In Brief Canadian outsourcer Telus Digital has admitted it fell victim to a cyberattack.… more…
5 Gangs That Ruled Britain Before the Peaky Blinders
Mental Floss
The Peaky Blinders certainly weren't the first gang of their kind. more…
‘I Love Boosters’ Review: Boots Riley’s Crazy Fashion Heist Comedy Is Both Stoner Movie and Anti-Capitalist Protest Art
IndieWire
SXSW: Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, and Demi Moore are all deeply attuned to Riley's weird rhythms, even as his high-concept sci-fi ideas grow scattershot. more…
A Minnesota Town Has a Public Works Chicken
Neatorama.comWe've heard plenty of stories about offices, stores, and other work places that adopted a cat or a dog, but this tale is a bit more offbeat. A hen wandered into the Public Works department in Truman, Minnesota, about a year ago, and never left! Employees said… more…
Tuition scams; Sobeys faces scrutiny from Manitoba; soaring plane ticket costs: CBC's Marketplace Cheat Sheet
CBC News
The CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week. more…
How to Add Values to an ArrayList Used as a Value in a HashMap in Java
Javacodegeeks.com
Java collections provide flexible ways to organize and group data. In some scenarios, a single key may need to be associated with multiple values rather than just one. A practical way to implement this is by using a HashMap where each key maps to an ArrayList… more…
Federal Cyber Experts Thought Microsoft’s Cloud Was “a Pile of Shit.” They Approved It Anyway.
ProPublica
A federal program created to protect the government against cyber threats authorized a sprawling Microsoft cloud product, despite the company’s inability to fully explain how it protects sensitive data. more…
Call Center Rep Tells Caller She Remembers Him And He’s Super Flattered, But She Only Remembers Him Because He’s Always Rude To Her
Twistedsifter.com
Silent, festering hatred more…
I Can’t Stop Buying Fancy Soft Pants
The Cut
Everyone needs a pair of elastic-waist, almost-pajama pants for work, home, and everything in between. more…
Zohran Mamdani and radical mayors of five other embattled Dem cities plot lefty super group
New York Post
Six of the most radical leftist mayors in the United States – including NYC's own Zohran Mamdani – are forming a ultra-woke super group that critics say would seek to turn the Land of the Free into the Home of the Bolsheviks. more…
Dune: Part 3 Character Posters in The Daily LITG, 17th of March 2026
Bleeding Cool News
Dune: Part Three: 9 Character Posters was the most-read story on Bleeding Cool yesterday. Lying In The Gutters is the daily runaround for the most-read stories the day before, as well as over the past seven years. Founded seventeen years ago and steeped in a … more…
My Boyfriend Has a Maddening Belief About Store Returns. Let Me Live!
Slate Magazine
This is how shopping works. more…
Inside Santa Monica’s ghost town mall where vacancy rates are shocking tourists
New York Post
A study on foot count in the LA neighborhood saw a decline from 875,000 in July of 2017 to half of that seven years later. more…
Haiti Doesn’t Need War. It Needs Peace.
Thenation.com
Jake Johnston As Haiti confronts deepening violence and political collapse, calls for military intervention risk repeating a long history of foreign policies that have destabilized the country. The post Haiti Doesn’t Need War. It Needs Peace. appeare… more…
Cyber war escalates: Iran-backed hackers target U.S. medical-technology giant Stryker
Naturalnews.com
As the shadow war between the U.S. and Iran intensifies beyond the battlefield, American citizens and corporations are now on the front lines of a digital conflict. In a move that security experts call predictable yet alarming, Iranian-aligned hackers success… more…
Fuel rationing for preppers: A practical guide to planning trips, storage and backup transport
Naturalnews.com
Gas stations typically only have a few days’ worth of fuel on hand, making the system vulnerable to sudden disruptions from events like storms, cyberattacks or panic buying, which can leave pumps empty in hours. Audit your driving habits to identify waste, an… more…
The Debt Lie: America’s Real Debt Is Far Worse Than Washington Admits – $200 Trillion Worse!
Offgridsurvival.com
The Debt Lie: America’s Real Debt Is Far Worse Than Washington Admits – $200 Trillion Worse! Are you ready for the collapse? America’s $39 trillion national debt may actually exceed $200 trillion when hidden liabilities are counted. Here’s why economists say … more…
Stephen A. Smith Clashes With Caller Who Opposes Election Integrity Bill
The Daily Caller
SiriusXM host Stephen A. Smith clashed with a caller who opposed an election integrity bill during a Wednesday episode of "Straight Shooter with Stephen A." more…
Friday: Hili dialogue
Whyevolutionistrue.com
Welcome to Friday, March 13, 2026: another Friday the 13th. It’s Donald Duck Day, celebrating the pantsless mallard who first appeared in a cartoon in 1934. The link says this: In a 1941 biography of Donald Duck, Walt Disney’s The Life of Donald Duck, it sa… more…
Thursday: Hili dialogue
Whyevolutionistrue.com
Welcome to Thursday, March 12, 2026, and National Milky Way Day, celebrating my favorite American candy bar. From the link: There are actually two versions of the Milky Way. The Milky Way known in the United States is sold as the Mars bar around the world, wh… more…
Saks Global snags final $300M in bankruptcy financing, nears home stretch
Retail Dive
An ad hoc group of senior secured bondholders has approved the luxury retailer’s five-year plan, aiming for double-digit adjusted EBITDA margin and profitable growth. more…
REI cuts compensation as labor talks break down
Retail Dive
The retailer declared an “impasse” in the bargaining process, which allows it to unilaterally make changes. The REI Union says the move was illegal. more…
The economy is confusing. Your consumer understanding doesn’t have to be.
Retail Dive
Retailers are using daily transaction insights to understand subtle (yet important) nuances of how consumer spending shifts during economic turbulence. more…
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) and the Dollar Price Gasoline Crisis: There Is a Number Nobody in Washington Will Say Out Loud
Globalresearch.ca
We’ve Been Spending America’s Emergency Oil Savings Account. Nobody Mentioned the Account Can Only Be Opened So Many Times. Yesterday evening, Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced that the United States will release 172 million barrels of crude oil fr… more…
Dior shop-in-shop
Retaildesignblog.net
Dior already has an extensive retail network across Japan with standalone boutiques and shop-in-shops, especially in Tokyo‘s sprawling metropolitan area.... more…
Iran: Unlawful Strikes Across Gulf Endanger Civilians
Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Smoke rises after Iran launched a missile attack targeting the headquarters of the US Navy Basein Manama, Bahrain about 3 mi/5 km away from Dry Rock Prison, February 28, 2026. © 2026 Anadolu via Getty Images … more…
Microsoft adds passkeys to Entra ID registration campaigns
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4sysops.com
Starting April 2026, Microsoft Registration Campaigns in Entra ID will support Passkeys (FIDO2) as an authentication method, enabling organizations to deploy phishing-resistant credentials. The update introduces significant configuration changes, particularly… more…
CNN’s Erin Burnett: Why Her On-the-Ground Iran War Reporting Made It ‘Hard to Leave’
TheWrap
The “OutFront” anchor tells TheWrap about the toll of covering war and criticisms from the Trump administration The post CNN’s Erin Burnett: Why Her On-the-Ground Iran War Reporting Made It ‘Hard to Leave’ appeared first on TheWrap. more…
Every Best Picture Winner of the 21st Century So Far, Ranked
TheWrap
Where do "Green Book," "The Lord of the Rings" and "Oppenheimer" rank among the last 26 winners at the Oscars? The post Every Best Picture Winner of the 21st Century So Far, Ranked appeared first on TheWrap. more…
Magic mushroom-infused products appear in Colorado gas stations – what public health officials want consumers to know
The Conversation Africa
Hallucinogenic chocolate bars were removed from six Denver-area gas stations. more…
Whales leave DNA ‘footprints’ across the ocean. Here’s how we track them
The Conversation Africa
Biological matter left behind in the water allows us to follow these animals without ever setting eyes on them. more…
Ross to Open New Stores in the United States: When and Where
Merca20.com
According to the retail chain, the new Ross Dress for Less and dd’s DISCOUNTS stores opened between February and March more…
School Nutrition Experts Wary as Government Considers New Policies
Civil Eats
“It is poison,” Kennedy said. “We need to stop poisoning our kids and making sure that Americans are once again the healthiest kids on the planet.” Since then, states have passed laws banning certain food dyes and chemicals from school meals. The administrati… more…
Magazine Breadth — Not Just Depth — Is Key to Munitions Industrial Base Resilience
War on the Rocks
Is America running out of missiles? The attacks on Iranian forces and leadership have had a devastating impact on the regime, but the repeated salvos of precision-guided munitions and interceptors have put a strain on U.S. and Israeli stores of some of these … more…
How Pokémon Go Was Used To Create The Largest Real-World Robotics Perception Dataset In History
BroBible
It has been around 10 years since Pokémon Go peaked in popularity. But there was a time when millions of people worldwide were pounding the pavement in search of pocket monsters. Heck, there was a stampede in Taiwan that brought traffic to a standstill from p… more…
Nordstrom's email system abused to send crypto scams to customers
BleepingComputer
Customers of upscale department store chain Nordstrom received fraudulent messages from a legitimate company email address that promoted cryptocurrency scams disguised as a St. Patrick's Day promotion. [...] more…
Nordstrom’s ‘glow-up’: How going private is helping the retailer thrive as Saks Global languishes
Fortune
Freed from Wall Street’s glare, Nordstrom is is betting on fun, food, and beauty to win back shoppers. more…
Fremont Jewelry Raid Shows How California’s ‘Reforms’ Empower Criminal Mobs
Legalinsurrection.com
California’s ruling class promised “reform,” but what they delivered is a state where a mob can ram a stolen car through a storefront, loot $1.7 million in gold and diamonds in 70 seconds, and mostly vanish back into the wind. The post Fremont Jewelry Raid Sh… more…
The Rent Is (Still) Too Damn High
CounterPunch
As the United States’ economic woes continue to mount and the Democrats search for a way out of their electoral doldrums, the solution is staring them in the face. Trump’s narrow electoral victory in 2024 was the product of a confluence of many factors and ca… more…
Do you need bear spray to hike Jenny Lake?
Lifesciencesworld.comDo You Need Bear Spray to Hike Jenny Lake? Whether you need it is a matter of risk assessment and personal comfort, but bear spray is strongly recommended when hiking around Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park due to the presence of both black bears and g… more…
Is lake trout safe to eat?
Lifesciencesworld.comIs Lake Trout Safe to Eat? A Comprehensive Guide Whether or not lake trout is safe to eat depends largely on its origin and size. While offering nutritional benefits, potential contaminants like mercury and PCBs warrant careful consideration and informed cons… more…
Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender Movie Promo Art Reveals Aged-Up Versions of the Element-Bending Crew
JoBlo.com
New apparel promo art shows aged-up versions of Aang, Kitara, Sokka, Toph, and Zuko for Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender. The post Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender Movie Promo Art Reveals Aged-Up Versions of the Element-Bending Crew appeared first on JoBl… more…
J.A. Henckels Stainless Steel 14-Pc. Self-Sharpening Knife Block Set - Walnut. Price w/Addl 25% Savings at Checkout $82.47
J.A. Henckels Stainless Steel 14-Pc. Self-Sharpening Knife Block Set - Walnut. Free Shipping $39+ for Macy's Star Rewards Bronze members or Orders $49+. Enjoy an extra 25% off select Kitchen and... more…
The Economic Impact Of This Horrifying War With Iran Is Not Going To Be Pretty
Activistpost.com
There is no way to get around it. We are facing a major global economic disruption, and the longer this war goes on the worse it will get. As I have reminded my readers on numerous occasions, our entire way of life is predicated on cheap energy, and the Middl… more…
Which March Madness school has most famous alumni? Check out our celebrity bracket
USA Today
There are many ways to fill out your March Madness bracket. Team color. Mascots. Maybe even basketball knowledge. Here's an alternative: famous alumni more…
Burberry and Royal Collection Trust Team Up for Queen Elizabeth Capsule
Fuckingyoung.es
Burberry has released a new capsule collection created with the Royal Collection Trust, the department of the Royal Household that looks after the official art collection. The post Burberry and Royal Collection Trust Team Up for Queen Elizabeth Capsule appear… more…
Louisiana’s controversial alligator farms breed reptiles for meat, skins — and conservation
New York Post
“These wetlands, these alligators ... it has to have some kind of monetary value,” said George Melancon, alligator research biologist for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. more…
Denver International Airport pleads for gift card donations to cover TSA agents pay during government shutdown
New York Post
The Denver International Airport has taken to X to ask the public to fork over gift cards to TSA workers amidst the federal government shutdown. more…
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Virgin River’ Season 7 On Netflix, Where Mel And Jack Start Their Marriage And Think About Adopting
Decider
Cody Kearsley joins the cast as the mysterious newcomer Clay. more…
LEVI’S® ‘Behind Every Original’ Campaign Extends with Alia Bhatt
BusinessLine
A bold new global campaign that celebrates her journey, voice and style more…
Share Market Highlights: Sensex jumps 568 points, Nifty nears 23,600 in strong close
BusinessLine
Sensex, Nifty updates on 17 March 2026: The Sensex climbed 567.99 points, or 0.75%, to close at 76,070.84, while the Nifty 50 advanced 172.35 points, or 0.74%, to settle at 23,581.15. Indian equities extended their rally for a second straight session, driven… more…
US Stocks: Macy's forecasts weak 2026, says tariff hit to ease later this year
The Times of India
Macy's said it was taking a "prudent approach" to its outlook, as it forecast a fall in annual revenue and profit, citing macroeconomic and geopolitical risks that could affect consumer spending. more…
Iran war has US farmers worried about the cost and availability of fertilizer
Abcnews.com
Farmers are bracing for effects of the Iran war on fertilizer prices and availability as the spring planting season nears more…
You Might Be Asked To Think Twice About Shopping REI’s Anniversary Sale This Year
HuffPost
Still fighting for a contract, employees from 11 unionized stores will vote on whether to ask customers not to shop at REI during its massive anniversary event. more…
Target Accelerates Growth Plan With Price Cuts
pymnts.com
Target will begin lowering prices on 3,000 items this month in its latest move to support the company’s long-term, sustainable growth. The price reductions will generally be between 5% and 20% and will span select items across apparel, home, shoes, and “every… more…
Berger Montague PC Investigates Walmart Inc.’s Board of Directors for Breach of Fiduciary Duty (NASDAQ: WMT)
PHILADELPHIA, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National plaintiffs’ law firm Berger Montague PC advises shareholders of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ: WMT) (“Walmart” or the “Company”) about an investigation into Walmart’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) for pote… more…
Delhi extends existing excise regime for retail liquor for 2026-27
The Times of India
The Delhi government has decided to prolong the existing liquor policy for an additional year. This action reflects the ongoing efforts to develop a new policy framework. During this extension, retailers will benefit from renewed liquor licenses, while newcom… more…
Brazil Colour Cosmetics Market Projected to Reach USD 3.41 Billion by 2032, Expanding at a 4.9% CAGR Amid Rising Beauty Product Adoption | Vyansa Intelligence
PR Newswire UK
NEW DELHI, March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the in-depth study published by Vyansa Intelligence, the Brazil Colour Cosmetics Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 4.9% during 2026–2032. The market expansion is primarily attributed to the … more…
Disclosure of total number of voting rights and number of shares in the capital at February 28, 2026
French limited company (Société anonyme) with registered capital of 106,756,605.60 eurosRegistered office: 14, rue Royale, 75008 Paris632 012 100 R.C.S. ParisLegal Entity Identifier: 529900JI1GG6F7RKVI53 more…
Annual General Meeting to be held on Tuesday April 24 2026 and 2025 Universal Registration Document
Clichy, 18 March 2026 - L’Oréal, the world’s leading beauty company, announced terms of information availability regarding the Annual General Meeting to be held on Friday 24 April 2026 and the 2025 Universal Registration Document. more…
Lulus Expands Digital Wholesale Footprint With Amazon Storefront and New Partnership With Victoria’s Secret
Curated assortments at today's most influential online retail destinations bring Lulus' signature occasionwear to more shoppers Curated assortments at today's most influential online retail destinations bring Lulus' signature occasionwear to more shoppers more…
The Center for a Humane Economy Leads a Coalition of 20 Organizations to Petition DEC to Ban Lead Ammunition for Hunting
Lead poisons and kills dozens of wildlife species and is also an acute threat to hunting families and others eating wild game shot with the toxic, irreducible metal Lead poisons and kills dozens of wildlife species and is also an acute threat to hunting famil… more…
GCC Ultra-Premium Beauty & Personal Care Market to Grow at a CAGR of 10.99% During 2026-2032, Reports MarkNtel Advisors
PR Newswire UK
NEW DELHI, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the in-depth research study by MarkNtel Advisors, the GCC Ultra-Premium Beauty & Personal Care Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 10.99% during 2026–2032. The market expansion is primarily dr… more…
Extra virgin olive oil may help better preserve cognitive function than refined
Medical News Today
Researchers found that people who consumed virgin olive oil rather than refined olive oil showed improved cognitive function and greater diversity in their gut microbiota. more…
Vera Bradley Announces Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results and Leadership Appointments
VERA BRADLEY ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL YEAR 2026 RESULTS AND LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS... more…
The Doctor's Book of Survival Home Remedies Claims Evaluated: 2026 Consumer Research Report Examining The Great Healthcare Reset by Dr. Herzog
Survivopedia's Doctor's Book of Survival Home Remedies evaluated: 2026 consumer research report examining herbal remedy research context and drug shortage... more…
Macys posts strong Q4 results but a reserved outlook reflects uncertainty around tariffs, Iran war
Livemint
Macy's posts strong Q4 results but a reserved outlook reflects uncertainty around tariffs, Iran war more…
How Workhuman built multi-tenant self-service reporting using Amazon Quick Sight embedded dashboards
Amazon.com
This post explores how Workhuman transformed their analytics delivery model and the key lessons learned from their implementation. We go through their architecture approach, implementation strategy, and the business outcomes they achieved—providing you with a… more…
Macy’s sees strong holiday sales, upbeat signs from revamped stores amid Q4 outlook
Abcnews.com
Macy’s profit rose more than Wall Street expected in the fourth-quarter, and the retailer delivered another increase in comparable sales Wednesday more…
Louisiana's alligator farms raise the reptiles for meat, skins — and conservation
Abcnews.com
Advocates say alligator farming has turned the demand for boots and bags into a boost for a species often seen as scary, bothersome or good only for their leathery skins more…
Iran war has US farmers worried about the cost and availability of fertilizer
Abcnews.com
Farmers are bracing for effects of the Iran war on fertilizer prices and availability as the spring planting season nears more…
New Grand Seiko SBGA521 launches as limited-edition titanium automatic watch with Spring Drive 9R65
Notebookcheck.net
Grand Seiko has unveiled the new SBGA521 for Hankyu Umeda’s 2026 renewal. This 45-piece limited edition features a violet "Hana-ikada" dial and Spring Drive 9R65 caliber in high-intensity titanium. Exclusive to Osaka starting March 20. more…
Macy's expects sales to fall this year, even as store revamp shows progress
CNBC
Macy's posted solid fourth-quarter results as it tries to revamp some stores and close others. more…
John Lewis to hand staff bonus for first time in 4 years
RTE
Workers at the John Lewis Partnership are set to receive an annual bonus for the first time in four years on the back of stronger profitability as the high street firm progressed further with its turnaround. more…
How Californians can save money at pump amid soaring prices
New York Post
Californians looking to ease the pain at the pump have some steps they could use. Kandace Redd, spokesperson for the American Automobile Association shares the best tips. more…
Macy's says tariff hit to ease later this year,
RTE
Macy's said today it expects the hit from US import tariffs to ease in the second half of the year and reported better-than-expected holiday-quarter results, as turnaround efforts under CEO Tony Spring takes shape. more…
Saks Global slashes 1,200 jobs after luxury retail giant files for bankruptcy
New York Post
Saks Global -- owner of luxury stores including Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus -- is cutting over 1,200 jobs as it shutters more than a dozen locations nationwide following its bankruptcy filing earlier this year. more…
Inside the revival of Auckland’s inner-city heritage shopping arcades
New Zealand Herald
How the rise of 'experiential shopping' is challenging the era of mega malls. more…
Sears Exposed AI Chatbot Phone Calls and Text Chats to Anyone on the Web
Wired
Customer conversations with chatbots can include contact information and personal details that make it easier for scammers to launch phishing attacks and commit fraud. more…
Nuveen Raises $330M to Acquire Grocery-Anchored Retail Across the U.S.
Commercial Observer
Nuveen Real Estate has raised a sizable sum from Australian sources to acquire grocery store properties across the U.S. The investment arm of the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America-College Retirement Equities Fund, better known as TIAA, ann… more…
Population-based ultrasound prevalence and risk factors for cystic echinococcosis in endemic Kazakhstan
Author summary Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a dog-transmitted parasitic disease common in rural communities where livestock farming is practiced. In Kazakhstan, this disease remains a major public health problem, yet its true burden has been poorly understoo… more…
Cornyn’s call to kill the filibuster: Letters to the Editor — March 14, 2026
New York Post
NY Post readers discuss Sen. John Cornyn calling for Republican support to end the filibuster to pass the voter-ID law. more…
How US-Israeli war on Iran is upending global business
The Times of India
Global trade faces major disruption due to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Flights are cancelled, and air travel is in crisis. Critical raw material supplies are squeezed. Businesses from airlines to banks are impacted. This conflict affects everything from foo… more…
'Significant, but not catastrophic': A fall in Chinese visitors barely dents tourism numbers to Japan
CNBC
Experts stress that Japan’s tourism portfolio is now more diversified and resilient, with Western markets also contributing strongly. more…
Behind Melbourne Museum's shiny facade sits a world hidden from view
Museums display only a fraction of their collection so we went behind the scenes at the Melbourne Museum to find the untold stories kept from public view. more…
Department Store Rebound Stalls in ‘Vibecession’ as Middle East Tensions Weigh on Consumer Confidence
WWD
A study by the International Association of Department Stores shows the post-pandemic recovery is over, as cautious consumers and geopolitical tensions force retailers to lean on promotions and AI-driven efficiency. more…
Salomon Opens First Latin American Flagship Store in Mexico City
WWD
Steve Doolan said more stores in key markets in Latin America will follow now that its flagship Casa Salomon in Mexico City has opened its doors. more…