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Mar 2024
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🍌 “This Pod is Bananas” — Bananas’ infl...

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There is 1 product that has defied inflation more than any other: The Banana — Bananas have remained the most affordable fruit in America for 3 reasons, and 1 of them is turning brown (literally).

TikTok’s worst week ever: Congress is voting on whether to force TikTok to split from China — But the surprise on the ballot this election year may be Gen Z TikTokers.

And the percentage of women working just hit an all-time high *worldwide* — And it all comes down to one key: Childcare.


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