Month: August 2025

International House of Pancakes, iconically known as IHOP, is known for their classic short stacks. While that’s the most popular item on the menu, their unique mix-ins, fillings and toppings are also a hit with customers. The latest item to hit their menu is really making waves, though.

This month, IHOP is launching a stack of pancakes in line with the Dubai chocolate craze that’s been hitting restaurant menus, supermarket shelves and recipe websites across the world. That means you can find the classic flavors and textures of Dubai chocolate, like pistachio and crispy shredded phyllo dough (kataifi) – twisted and tangled into these flapjacks.

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According to IHOP’s announcement, the Luxe Dubai Chocolate Pancakes feature their Dubai chocolate buttermilk pancakes topped with Madagascar vanilla whipped cream, an entire Dubai chocolate bar, edible 24-karat gold flakes and gold glitter. And not surprisingly, each stack is worth $130, yet the first 25 people who arrive at participating locations in Los Angeles, California, New York, New York and Austin, Texas will get this stack for free.

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After that, restaurant goers can order the Original Dubai Chocolate Pancakes. This $13 platter showcases toasted kataifi, silky smooth pistachio cream and rich hazelnut spread layered between their world-famous buttermilk pancakes, all topped with chocolate curls and crushed pistachios, per IHOP. And they’ll be available until supplies last.

If you’re into the craze, drop by one of the participating locations starting at 12pm on August 4. For now, you can follow the drop countdown on IHOP’s website.

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Milwaukee is one of the best brands to purchase reliable tools from, but the label’s gear isn’t on sale very often. That’s why this tool kit that’s nearly half off at Walmart is such a sweet deal.

Thanks to a Walmart flash deal, the $270 Milwaukee M12 Fuel Drill and Driver Kit is on sale for $175. Shoppers are saying this bestselling kit is the “best drill/impact I ever used in my life” and “good for tight spaces and homeowner/DIY jobs.”

Milwaukee M12 Fuel Drill and Driver Kit, $175 (was $270) at Walmart

Designed for electricians, contractors, and dedicated DIYers, this compact kit includes the M12 Fuel half-inch Drill/Driver and M12 Fuel quarter-inch Hex Impact Driver (both powered by advanced Powerstate brushless motors). The drill is one of the most powerful picks you can get for this size, and one of the shortest as well. The impact driver is equally compact, coming in at just 5 inches long, and it comes with a built-in Tri-LED light for some added visibility. The RedLink intelligence feature ensures performance is optimized, protects from overload, and manages the heat. Included with the kit, you’re getting a RedLithium CP 2.0Ah compact battery, a RedLithium XC 4.0Ah extended capacity battery, an M12 charger, and a rugged contractor bag. As part of the M12 system, this kit also works with over 125 M12-compatible Milwaukee tools.

This is a perfect pick for anyone who’s working on DIY projects or odd jobs, with owners saying, “More than enough power for most DIY jobs. Milwaukee products are always top-notch,” and “Great combo set. Very powerful and [the] perfect size for the odd jobs that I do.” Another shopper wrote, “Works perfectly, great size, battery lasts through the whole job.”

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The brushless technology is a huge plus as well. One shopper wrote, “I love these for their size and weight. They’re small and light but also very powerful. Brushless technology is awesome. It does make a huge difference compared to the old ones using old-school brush technology.”

The bestselling Milwaukee M12 Fuel Drill and Driver Kit is ready to go for $175. Since this is a Walmart flash deal, it’s better to buy it sooner rather than later.

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Unfortunately, most hardcore outdoor activities aren’t compatible with wearing comfy shorts. If you’re looking at brush, bugs, or rocks on your next fishing or hiking trip, a pair of the best outdoor pants will come in handy. That’s why these hyper-versatile pants from Free Fly that are 50% off during the brand’s End of Summer Sale are such a good deal.

Free Fly Latitude Pants, $52 (was $104) at Free Fly

Why Do Shoppers Love Them?

Free Fly’s Latitude Pants may look like any other pair of nice pants, but they’re tuned up to 11 for just about any outdoor activity you can think of. Their UPF 50+ sun protection and four-way stretch fabric make them ideal for hiking, climbing, and perhaps even working in.

The secret that elevates the Latitude Pants to the next level is the pants’ perfect blend of nylon and DWR fabric and spandex. Together, these provide a moisture-wicking and quickly drying surface that keeps you comfortable through sweat, tears, and wading through the local river when fly fishing, all while staying lightweight.

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What Shoppers Should Know

• Sizes Available: They run from small to 2XL.
• Color Options: Free Fly Latitude Pants have four muted color options.
• Material Composition: 41% Recycled Nylon, 44% Nylon, and 15% Spandex + DWR.
• Best Use Case: From fishing to hiking, these are made for outdoor activities where pants, not shorts, reign supreme.

The Free Fly Latitude Pants are available in sizes Small through 2XL across four muted colors, including a smooth gray and a pastel tobacco brown. Nearly half of the pants, suitable for most outdoor activities, are made from recyclable materials.

What Shoppers Are Saying

• “Super lightweight with the stretch needed during outdoor fishing.”
• “These are great casual pants. Comfortable and breathable.”
• “Comfortable, quick dry, great color. If you need pants to wear during wet wading, these are perfect.”

The Latitude Pants are nearing 100 perfect ratings from satisfied adventurers. On account of their stylish look, one shopper, who purchased the pants for fishing, said, “I can’t wait to use them wading, but will not hesitate to wear them out for cocktails.” Another shopper attached an image of themself wearing the pants with two fish in hand, so if nothing else, you know they make fish bite.

The Free Fly Latitude Pants are only going to be 50% off while the End of Summer Sale lasts, now through Aug 11.

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Bill Gates has seen a lot of technological revolutions in his time, but even he’s surprised by the blistering speed of AI’s evolution. In a recent interview with CNN, the Microsoft cofounder sounded the alarm, warning that artificial intelligence is improving so rapidly that it could replace entire categories of jobs before workers have a chance to adjust.

Bill Gates Warns AI Could Outpace Workers’ Ability to Adapt

“The question is, has it come so fast that you don’t have time to adjust to it?” Gates told CNN. He pointed to AI’s rapid gains in areas like telesales and administrative work, which are already seeing automation take hold. But even more complex roles could be next, and Gates admits the timeline is impossible to predict.

The Ticking Clock: One Year or Ten?

What worries Gates isn’t just AI’s capabilities. It’s the uncertainty. “AI today can replace human work, the most complex coding tasks, [but] it’s not able to do [it] yet,” he said. “And people in the field disagree: is that within the next year or two, or is it more like ten years away?”

This wide range of estimates makes it difficult for workers, especially those in entry-level or white-collar roles, to plan their careers. One thing is clear: AI is no longer a future concern. It’s a present disruption.

Business Leaders Preparing for Mass Job Automation

Gates isn’t alone in his assessment. Leaders at Amazon, Meta, and Anthropic have all publicly stated that AI will be as capable as human workers in many roles within a few years. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei even predicts up to 50 percent of entry-level white-collar jobs could be automated in five years.

Companies like IBM are already reshaping their workforces, eliminating thousands of roles in HR and administrative departments as AI tools automate routine tasks.

A Productivity Boom, But At What Cost?

Gates remains optimistic that AI’s productivity gains can be a net positive if handled properly. “When you improve productivity, you can make more [jobs],” he said. “It means you can free up these people to have smaller class sizes or have longer vacations or help to do more, so it’s not a bad thing.”

But the short-term impact, especially for early-career workers, will depend on how quickly industries can reimagine job training and create new pathways.

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