An essential tool. An inspiration for artists. A public nuisance. The humble shopping cart has been all of these in the decades since it was invented. But what does it reveal about our character? By ...

Taking a trip to the grocery store as a mom is an entirely different experience than it is for a child. Between the aisles of shelves stocked high with boxes, cans and bottles for the grabbing; carts ...

The modern shopping cart — as we know it — didn't always exist, which meant it had to be invented. The How Curious podcast explores the history of the shopping cart. So listen, when I was a kid, I ...

is a Senior Producer on Decoder. Previously, he reported on the technology and gaming industries for more than a decade. Amazon is expanding its real-world footprint with another unconventional ...

The idea came from a sliver of news about a New Jersey bill. It grew into a feature about art, human behavior and how common objects can rule our lives. By Christine Hauser Times Insider explains who ...

Who knew abandoned shopping carts could stir up a storm of epic proportions? A California woman's 17-second clip has gone viral, getting more than 12 million views on TikTok and Instagram since it was ...