%20%20--%3E%0A%3Csvg%20version%3D%221.1%22%20id%3D%22Layer_1%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20xmlns%3Axlink%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F1999%2Fxlink%22%20x%3D%220px%22%20y%3D%220px%22%0A%09%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20684.6%2068.1%22%20style%3D%22enable-background%3Anew%200%200%20684.6%2068.1%3B%22%20xml%3Aspace%3D%22preserve%22%3E%0A%3Cg%3E%0A%09%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M444.1%2C29.3h-17.4v14.5h17.4V29.3z%20M36.4%2C68.1l29.3-50.8V0H50.4L32.9%2C36.8L15.5%2C0H0v68.1h16.7V45.8l12.4%2C22.3H36.4z%0A%09%09%20M49.1%2C68.1h16.6V23.4L49.1%2C52.1V68.1z%20M76.6%2C68.1h45V53.8H93.3V41.6h21V27.1h-21V14.8h28.3V0.1h-45V68.1z%20M175.6%2C68.1h17.3v-68%0A%09%09h-16.5v40.3L150%2C0.1h-17.6v68h16.7V27.7L175.6%2C68.1z%20M235.8%2C14.8h15.4V0.1h-47.4v14.7H219v53.2h16.8V14.8z%20M290.3%2C45.9h-17.1%0A%09%09l7.5-15.6h2L290.3%2C45.9z%20M298.7%2C68.1h18l-32.2-68h-5.7l-32%2C68h18l3.3-7.1h27.1L298.7%2C68.1z%20M325.2%2C68.1h46.2V53.8h-29.6V0.1h-16.7%0A%09%09V68.1z%20M423.7%2C14.8h27.2V0.1H407v68h16.7V14.8z%20M462%2C68.1h46.2V53.8h-29.6V0.1H462V68.1z%20M564.8%2C34.1c0%2C10.7-7.2%2C19.2-18.5%2C19.2%0A%09%09c-11.4%2C0-18.5-8.5-18.5-19.2s7.1-19.2%2C18.5-19.2C557.6%2C14.9%2C564.8%2C23.4%2C564.8%2C34.1%20M580.6%2C34.1c0-19-14.2-34-34.3-34%0A%09%09c-20.2%2C0-34.3%2C15-34.3%2C34c0%2C19%2C14.1%2C34%2C34.3%2C34C566.4%2C68.1%2C580.6%2C53.1%2C580.6%2C34.1%20M604.8%2C20.5c0-4.1%2C3.3-6.2%2C6.7-6.2%0A%09%09c4.4%2C0%2C6.6%2C3%2C6.6%2C6.6h14.7C631.8%2C9.1%2C625.1%2C0.1%2C611%2C0.1c-12%2C0-21.7%2C9.3-21.7%2C20.6c0%2C10.9%2C5.9%2C15.9%2C16.7%2C19.8%0A%09%09c5.2%2C1.8%2C11.5%2C3.2%2C11.5%2C8c0%2C3.3-2.4%2C5.5-6.4%2C5.5c-3.6%2C0-6.6-3-6.6-6.7h-15.2c0%2C11.5%2C7.9%2C20.8%2C21.8%2C20.8c12%2C0%2C21.6-9.3%2C21.6-20.6%0A%09%09c0-10-5.3-16.4-16.7-19.8C610.6%2C26.1%2C604.8%2C25.3%2C604.8%2C20.5%20M670%2C20.9h14.7C683.8%2C9.1%2C677.1%2C0.1%2C663%2C0.1c-12%2C0-21.7%2C9.3-21.7%2C20.6%0A%09%09c0%2C10.9%2C5.9%2C15.9%2C16.7%2C19.8c5.2%2C1.8%2C11.5%2C3.2%2C11.5%2C8c0%2C3.3-2.4%2C5.5-6.4%2C5.5c-3.6%2C0-6.6-3-6.6-6.7h-15.2c0%2C11.5%2C7.9%2C20.8%2C21.8%2C20.8%0A%09%09c12%2C0%2C21.6-9.3%2C21.6-20.6c0-10-5.3-16.4-16.7-19.8c-5.4-1.6-11.3-2.4-11.3-7.2c0-4.1%2C3.3-6.2%2C6.7-6.2C667.7%2C14.4%2C670%2C17.3%2C670%2C20.9%0A%09%09%22%2F%3E%0A%3C%2Fg%3E%0A%3C%2Fsvg%3E%0A)
A new map reveals which U.S. states are leading in AI adoption at work, and where businesses are embracing—or avoiding—the technology.
Business
Dunkin' Donuts' menu has dramatically evolved over time, and comparing past and present items and prices shows just how much has changed.
New data reveals the fastest-growing job markets and hiring hotspots for the year ahead based on key market and economic factors.
Christmas is one of the most profitable times of the year for film studios, who count on people desperate to get away from their families for a couple of hours.
No cable Christmas movie marathon would be complete without Hershey's Kisses’s “Christmas Bells” commercial.
The start of the holiday shopping season looks a little different than it used to.
No more guessing games: These new avocado scanners can spot ripeness—no poking and prodding required.
Legal eagles like adding “Esquire” to their letterhead. But does it actually carry any meaning?
Gas stations know what they’re doing when they play Bach at the pump.
With limited lodging in rural Japan, Lawson offers a creative solution: rentable parking spaces.
A growing trend in automation is reshaping how everyday items reach store shelves in Shenzhen, China.
Looking for a KFC deal? The chain is giving away free chicken buckets with digital orders at participating locations.
Unlock Starbucks’s secret menu with the app and try one of four new cold drinks.
Want to know where you’re really saving at Costco? These 15 items deliver the most bang for your buck, from snacks to pantry staples.
Costco shoppers are making ice cream floats for under $3, and you can too with this clever trick.
Once a risky proposition, food trucks have become gourmet pit stops that can rival the fanciest eateries.
Remember Chuck E. Cheese? He’s back with arcades aimed at grown-ups featuring classic games, collectibles, and throwback vibes.
Spot a surplus of pumps in one small area? You're seeing Hotelling's Law in action.
Taco Bell fans are loyal, but not always to the same items. See which menu favorites stand out in each state.
Ketchup on eggs? Heinz takes a controversial stance with its first major label change in 150 years.
Air is a free resource—unless you need it for your tires.
More From the Culture Section
The evil eye dates back thousands of years. In many places, it maintains its hold today. Learn more about where the evil eeye comes from and how to combat its effects here.
Rumors about accidentally eating eight spiders a year have spread for decades, but are they true?
Planning a family trip in 2026? From Netherlands and Australia to Iceland, Canada, and Japan, here are the 10 safest countries to visit for low crime, stability, and peace of mind.
These East Coast seaside sauna experiences pair wood-fired heat with natural cold plunges, blending Nordic-inspired wellness with ocean air, shoreline views, and a growing outdoor ritual.
These stores were at the height of the '90s mall scene, but now only exist as nostalgia.
These fascinating regions are home to some of the healthiest, longest-living people on Earth, and they all have something to teach us about aging.
From a boy who claimed he remembered life as a World War II pilot to a girl who said she remembered the man who was her husband in her past life, these stories have mystified generations.
From surströmming to garbage plates, explore six regional foods that baffle outsiders—from pungent fermented fish to sweet sprinkles on bread.