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Of all the things I’ve dreamed about pulling out of a dumpster, a luxury leather handbag pretty much tops the list. I recently spent months digging into the world of dumpster diving , and alas, I did not find a single fancy purse. But the dumpster divers I shadowed during my journey have. Back in October 2021, Tiffany Roach, a social-media influencer also known as Dumpster Diving Mama , was making her regular rounds of the Dallas–Fort Worth metro area, digging into the trash for treasures that had been thrown away by retail employees. She discovered more than a dozen Coach bags and shoes in a dumpster behind a mall with a Coach Outlet. “Look. Look at it. Just look at it,” she declared in a video documenting her find. “Is there more?” Indeed, yes. Her companions pulled multiple slashed bags out of the trash. “Duuuude, they destroyed them,” Roach said. But why? Why are companies destroying and trashing perfectly good products? As I tried to answer this question for our feature art...

Any controller that has two analog sticks, two shoulder buttons, and two trigger buttons should suffice for most PC games, as long as you can connect it to your computer via USB. If you already own a game console that came with a controller you like, you don’t need to spend more money on another controller specifically for your PC. But an extra gamepad can be a great addition to any setup. If you want to further customize your gameplay with extra buttons and programmable options, or if you want a controller that better fits your connectivity, ergonomic, and aesthetic needs, there are countless options out there. After years of testing, the official Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller has remained our top pick because it’s comfortable and supported by most games on PC, and it’s available in dozens of color and style options. We also have recommendations for cheaper and more customizable wireless controllers, as well as options that meet some accessibility needs. from Wirecutter: ...

A great pair of jeans is a magical thing. It’s a reliable friend and a tireless multitasker — ready to deliver comfort and style, whatever the occasion. But finding the right pair can be tricky: Jeans have to fit properly, feel good, hold up to frequent wear, and — most critically — make your booty look its best. Since 2023, Wirecutter’s style team has tested nearly 70 pairs, suffering through gaping waistbands, comical lengths, sagging bottoms, and more. Because jeans aren’t one-style-fits-all, we’ve also enlisted Wirecutter staffers with diverse body types to test promising options alongside us, and their feedback has helped us zero in on the winners. Our picks come in a variety of cuts, fits, rises, and denim fabrics that are intended to work for different bodies and appeal to different tastes. Some of the styles that performed the best are pricey, but we’ve also made sure to include excellent options that will suit a range of budgets. Everything we recommend An American ...