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Television
fromVulture
4 days ago

The Showmanship of the Savannah Bananas Won Late Night This Week

Late-night comedy struggles to balance addressing political and gun violence tragedies with lighter prop and topical jokes, often defaulting to surface-level humor like shrinkflation sketches.
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Shrinkflation bites as boxes of Quality Street and Celebrations lose weight

Popular chocolates have been reduced in size: Quality Street, Celebrations, Toblerone, and Terry's Chocolate Orange have lost weight due to shrinkflation.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

The Risks of Buying a Home You Can't Leave: 5 Key Takeaways

New single-family homes have shrunk 11% while price per square foot rose 74%, leaving smaller, costlier homes that homeowners may outgrow before breaking even.
US news
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Whole Foods settles class action lawsuit over hot cocoa packaging. Here's how much you could get

Whole Foods' California subsidiary agreed to settle a class-action alleging slack-fill in 12 oz 365 Organic hot cocoa canisters, offering cash payments to affected customers.
Real estate
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Housing shrinkflation is here to stay. New homes are 11% smaller but 74% more expensive than a decade ago

Home buyers experience shrinkflation, paying more for smaller homes with new single-family homes shrinking 11% and price per square foot rising 74% in a decade.
#health-insurance
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Health

Families insured with Laya to be hit with hikes of up to 700

Health insurance premiums will rise by an average of 4.5% in October, with some experiencing increases over €700 annually.
fromIndependent
4 months ago
Healthcare

Insurers slashing health plan benefits at same time as they push through huge premium hikes

Health insurers are reducing benefits while increasing premiums, a phenomenon termed 'shrinkflation'.
Healthcare
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Insurers slashing health plan benefits at same time as they push through huge premium hikes

Health insurers are reducing benefits while increasing premiums, a phenomenon termed 'shrinkflation'.
more#health-insurance
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Why the daughter of chocolate Freddo bar creator hasn't bought one since he died

When it was first introduced to the market, it cost just a penny. But Ms Wadin, 74, said her dad was disgusted with how small it is now and how much they charge for it, adding: "He'd roll over in his grave if he could see it now; he'd be disgusted. It was a penny chocolate."
UK news
Food & drink
fromwww.bloomberg.com
1 month ago

Hershey raising candy prices by double digits on high cocoa costs

Hershey Co. is raising candy prices due to high cocoa costs, including a double-digit increase and shrinkflation adjustments.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Supermarkets could be forced to tell customers if they are paying more for less

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and highlights new proposals against shrinkflation in UK supermarkets.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Thigh guy summer? Men's short shorts in high demand and steering swimwear

The prevalence of short shorts and swim briefs is rising, with swimwear trends reflecting a cultural shift towards more revealing styles among men in Europe.
Fashion & style
Dining
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

'Shrinkflation' hits luxe airport lounges - travel expert slams major airline for notable change

American Airlines is criticized for using small plates in lounges to cut food costs, leading to poor dining experiences.
Silicon Valley food
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Upset Costco shoppers slam the latest sign of shrinkflation at their stores

Costco is facing backlash over shrinkflation after reducing cookie count in packages.
Consumers are increasingly aware of shrinkflation practices affecting their purchasing power.
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