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The prices for used electric vehicles have risen this year, which is unusual, experts said. Affordability and high gas prices help explain why, they said.
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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle is a fun one, covering a wide variety of sports. If you’re struggling with the puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers. Yellow group hint: Fore!
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Today’s Strands puzzle was kind of tough, with some really long clues to unscramble. If you need hints and answers, read on. Today’s Strands theme is: “As if!” If that doesn’t help you, here’s a clue: Ha ha!
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Education is at a crossroads. People are having fewer kids, which means schools are bracing for lower enrollments. You can’t throw a rock on TikTok without running into an exhausted teacher ready to tear their hair out. And on top of this is the now-pervasive, often institutionally sanctioned use, and practically unprovable abuse, of AI…
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The best retail job isn't always the one with the highest hourly wage By Kyle James of ConsumerAffairs July 31, 2026
Starbucks shines for part-time benefits. Eligible employees working about 20 hours a week can qualify for healthcare, retirement benefits, and free college through Arizona State University.

Rivals each have an edge. Costco leads on starting pay, Amazon offers exceptional career growth, and Target and Walmart have expanded tuition benefits.

Pick the benefits you'll actually use. The best employer isn't necessarily the one ranked No. 1. it's the one whose benefits best fit your lifestyle and career goals.

Starbucks recently highlighted a new analysis by benefits consulting firm Aon that ranked its employee benefits package No. 1 among more than 60 large retailers. According to the study, Starbucks outperformed competitors across several major categories, particularly for hourly workers.

The findings reinforce Starbucks' reputation as one of retail's most generous employers but they're not the whole story.

Major competitors including Costco, Target, Walmart, and Amazon have significantly expanded their own benefits in recent years, giving workers more choices than ever. The "best" employer these days now depends largely on what matters most to you.
Best for healthcare: Starbucks
If you're looking for comprehensive benefits while working part-time, Starbucks remains difficult to beat.

Eligible employees averaging about 20 hours per week can qualify for medical, dental and vision insurance, mental health benefits, paid parental leave, life insurance, retirement savings, and the company's Bean Stock program.

Most major retailers offer healthcare, but many reserve their richest benefits for employees working closer to full-time schedules.

What job seekers can do: Ask exactly when benefits begin and how many hours you must average to remain eligible. A generous benefit isn't worth much if you don't qualify.
Best for free college: It's a four-way race
A decade ago, Starbucks largely owned this category.

Its Starbucks College Achievement Plan pays 100% of tuition for eligible employees earning their first bachelor's degree online through Arizona State University.

Today, however, the competition has caught up:

Target now offers debt-free education through Guild, with access to certificates and degree programs.

Walmart provides tuition-free education and career training through Live Better U.


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