Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We hear all about the loneliness epidemic these days. The surgeon general even released an 80-page report on the topic in 2023, ...

Free things do not usually come from machines designed to take your money and move on. That is what made this Coca-Cola vending machine stand out when it started appearing in public spaces. Instead of ...

We hear all about the loneliness epidemic these days. The surgeon general even released an 80-page report on the topic in 2023, declaring that "lacking social connection is as dangerous as smoking up ...

Loneliness is considered a serious health issue, worsened by the COVID pandemic. Coca-Cola's "Hug Me" vending machines reward users with soda for giving hugs. “Our goal was…to put a smile on your face ...