Usha Vance on disagreements with JD Vance, 2028 and shopping at Costco

WASHINGTON — Second lady Usha Vance on Friday said that she and her husband, Vice President JD Vance, don’t always see eye to eye on every issue, but that the room for disagreement creates space for “open-minded” conversations. “I’m not his staffer. I’m not involved in this in any professional sense. … There’s no expectation … Read more

Slow Shopping: How SARA AI Reinvents Decision-Making

We’ve observed that most conversational assistants are optimized for speed.They answer questions, complete actions, and close transactions.They are mostly efficient, predictable, and often forget previous interactions. In many cases, that works. But not always. Many decisions are not purely functional. Choosing a pair of glasses, a piece of clothing, or a personal care product isn’t … Read more

Home Depot’s Spring Start Sale has arrived, and we found the best 15 deals worth shopping

With spring comes the start of a lot of exciting events, like Easter, warm weather, and fun vacations. At Home Depot, it’s the kickoff of the retailer’s first major sale event of the year, the Spring Starts Sale. Taking place from now through April 1, it’s an opportunity to save on everything to help you … Read more

How rising fuel prices impact consumers shopping in stores or online

Rising fuel prices can impact consumers beyond the gas pump. Oil prices have surged more than 40% since the Iran war effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz. The price hike can impact everything from cargo ships crossing the Pacific to the delivery van pulling up outside your home – and the costs could quickly … Read more

Everything worth shopping from Patagonia’s Winter Sale: Save up to 50% on pullovers, jackets and more

If you live in a cold and snowy climate, you’ve likely put a lot of thought into finding the best winter apparel available. In other words, you prioritize comfort, quality and longevity when it comes to your pullovers, jackets and quarter-zips. If there’s one brand that has all of these things covered and more, it’s … Read more