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"Contrary to what many might assume, their excessive talking wasn't rooted in narcissism or self-absorption. Instead, it...
04/01/2025

"Contrary to what many might assume, their excessive talking wasn't rooted in narcissism or self-absorption. Instead, it flowed from more complex motivations. "

Far too many executives fall into this trap. Here’s why the simple inability to stop talking can be so detrimental.

It's the latest retail chain to undergo restructuring, which will see it transition from a mostly company-owned to franc...
04/01/2025

It's the latest retail chain to undergo restructuring, which will see it transition from a mostly company-owned to franchisee-owned model.

It's the latest restaurant chain to undergo restructuring, which will see it move from mostly company-owned to franchisee-owned locations.

AI researchers want to map the 3D world. That means going vertical—and possibly nuclear
04/01/2025

AI researchers want to map the 3D world. That means going vertical—and possibly nuclear

Spatial intelligence will use AI to bring context to places. But the infrastructure behind it is raising big questions.

Marco Rubio says 300 student visas have been revoked due to protest activity, asserting “we have a right” to deport thos...
04/01/2025

Marco Rubio says 300 student visas have been revoked due to protest activity, asserting “we have a right” to deport those who “create a ruckus.”

Rubio defends pulling 300 visas, sparking due process and First Amendment questions.

Once a mark of quality, lifetime warranties are starting to feel out of step with our values. Brands like Cotopaxi and S...
04/01/2025

Once a mark of quality, lifetime warranties are starting to feel out of step with our values. Brands like Cotopaxi and Saatva are rethinking how to make things that actually last.

Once a mark of quality, lifetime warranties are starting to feel out of step with our values. Brands like Cotopaxi and Saatva are rethinking how to make things that actually last.

ChatGPT may be making us lonelier
04/01/2025

ChatGPT may be making us lonelier

New research raises concerns that emotional reliance on AI chatbots could deepen social isolation for some users.

Spending cutbacks have also shuttered agricultural research across labs in 13 universities focused on food security, tec...
03/31/2025

Spending cutbacks have also shuttered agricultural research across labs in 13 universities focused on food security, technical agriculture research, policy, and various aspects of climate change.

Experts think it will be a blow in other countries where climate change is already decimating yields, driving hunger and conflict.

Why your agency needs to fully partner with your clients in this changing economy.
03/31/2025

Why your agency needs to fully partner with your clients in this changing economy.

Marketing agencies need to partner with clients and dive deep into understanding their needs and motivations.

Ford Motor Co. just transformed a historic inn into the swankiest airport hotel, featuring marble floors, Eames-inspired...
03/31/2025

Ford Motor Co. just transformed a historic inn into the swankiest airport hotel, featuring marble floors, Eames-inspired furniture, and other design-centric details.

Built by Henry Ford in 1931, the Dearborn Inn was once visited by Walt Disney, Orville Wright, and Norman Rockwell. Now you can book a stay, too.

The implant itself sits on the speech center of the brain so that it’s listening in, and those signals are translated to...
03/31/2025

The implant itself sits on the speech center of the brain so that it’s listening in, and those signals are translated to pieces of speech that make up sentences.

Although it’s still experimental, scientists hope the brain-computer interface could someday help give voice to those unable to speak.

Marchant “acknowledged his error of judgement and accepts that his actions fell below the standards expected by the comp...
03/31/2025

Marchant “acknowledged his error of judgement and accepts that his actions fell below the standards expected by the company,” Primark said in a statement.

Paul Marchant, Primark’s CEO since 2009, acknowledged misconduct toward a woman in a social environment.

'Survivors are the most powerful people that you can encounter.'
03/31/2025

'Survivors are the most powerful people that you can encounter.'

Tarana Burke, founder of the Me Too movement, lays out her new agenda for combating sexual and gender-based violence.

"Elon Musk gave out $1 million checks on Sunday to two Wisconsin voters, declaring them spokespeople for his political g...
03/31/2025

"Elon Musk gave out $1 million checks on Sunday to two Wisconsin voters, declaring them spokespeople for his political group." https://bit.ly/4iP7wKh

Musk's political group is spending millions to help conservative Brad Schimel in Wisconsin's upcoming Supreme Court race.

The NTEU said Trump's order applies to more than 100,000 of its 158,000 members and would require agencies to stop deduc...
03/31/2025

The NTEU said Trump's order applies to more than 100,000 of its 158,000 members and would require agencies to stop deducting union dues from those workers' paychecks, a major blow to the union's revenue and bargaining power.

The National Treasury Employees Union claim that Trump's executive order last week exempting more than a dozen agencies from collective bargaining obligations violates federal workers' labor rights and the U.S. Constitution.

AI megaprojects come with hidden costs
03/31/2025

AI megaprojects come with hidden costs

From Atlanta to Memphis, new supercomputing centers are being built with little public input—consuming massive resources while offering unclear benefits.

Amazon unveils Nova Act, an AI agent that can shop for you
03/31/2025

Amazon unveils Nova Act, an AI agent that can shop for you

The new model, available as a developer preview, marks Amazon’s latest move into agentic AI—capable of completing tasks like shopping, searching, and more with minimal user input.

'The ability to imagine alternatives to current reality is not something you are likely to do well unless you practice i...
03/31/2025

'The ability to imagine alternatives to current reality is not something you are likely to do well unless you practice it.'

Learning to be imaginative takes practice, says this cognitive scientist. Here are a few things you can do to improve your imagination.

Substack rolls out a new video feed amid the looming U.S. TikTok ban
03/31/2025

Substack rolls out a new video feed amid the looming U.S. TikTok ban

With short-form video on the rise and TikTok under threat, Substack hopes to lure creators with new monetization tools and a scrollable media tab.

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