01/09/2024
"As counterintuitive as it may seem, nice just isn't enough."
"As counterintuitive as it may seem, nice just isn’t enough."
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01/09/2024
“Playing games can teach us how to plan and strategize better.”
Insights about human development from a neuroscientist's new book, Playing with Reality: How Games Have Shaped Our World.
01/09/2024
We should be paying more attention to the energy we use.
Focus on time rather than energy management perpetuates hustle culture and squashes creativity and burnout.
01/09/2024
Imagine bricks that get kids moving, and digital-physical games that could scale up to playground level.
The mega brands haven't revealed much about the partnership, but we have a few ideas they're welcome to steal.
01/09/2024
“By understanding heat’s intimate effects on the mind, we can better grasp the human dimensions of climate change.”
By understanding heat’s intimate effects on the mind, we can better grasp the human dimensions of climate change.
01/09/2024
"Home improvement chain Lowe's is scaling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion policies."
Home-improvement chain Lowe's is joining other companies that have caved to conservative pressure by cutting DEI programs.
01/09/2024
Zuckerberg alleges that the officials, including those from the White House, "repeatedly pressured" Facebook for months to take down "certain COVID-19 content including humor and satire."
"I believe the government pressure was wrong and I regret that we were not more outspoken about it," Zuckerberg wrote in the letter dated Aug. 26 and posted on the committee's page and to its account on X.
01/09/2024
In Parker’s first close approach to the Sun, it observed that the solar wind near the Sun was indeed abundant with Alfvén waves.
In Parker’s first close approach to the Sun, it observed that the solar wind near the Sun was indeed abundant with Alfvén waves.
01/09/2024
Three main things contribute to clutter.
Three things contribute to clutter: lack of focus, lack of systems, and lack of support, says organizational expert Barbara Hemphill.
01/09/2024
What will it take to get Gen Z to choose rum over tequila and whiskey?
A new generation of rum producers are hoping to capture the hearts of a new generation of drinkers.
01/09/2024
The NLRB said Chipotle unlawfully disciplined an employee in Lansing, Michigan, for engaging in union activity and told employees the fast-food chain couldn't give them raises because they were unionized.
Chipotle’s labor record could come under increased scrutiny now that its chairman and CEO, Brian Niccol, has been hired by Starbucks.
01/09/2024
These ad creatives are flipping Trump’s insults against Harris into celebratory merch—and they're sending the proceeds to Harris.
A new merch store sells 'Kamabla' friendship bracelets and other products inspired by Trump insults—and donates the proceeds to Harris.
01/09/2024
Rushing right back in could undo the chill you’ve cultivated over your time away.
Call it a “slowcation,” or a buffer against burnout. This is the most common mistake that people make when taking PTO.
01/09/2024
How American Express made this dorky earpiece into the US Open’s hottest accessory
Though the annual tennis event's signature Honey Deuce cocktail dominates social media, AmEx's earpiece radios are a recognizable sight in the stands.
01/09/2024
These simple hacks can help you get the most out of the platform so you can stand out to recruiters.
If you’re a college student, you're likely already familiar with Handshake. These hacks can help you stand out, say experts.
01/09/2024
No word has burned American workers more consistently, or more wickedly, than “scab.”
Any labor action today inevitably leads to the use of the term to insult people who cross picket lines, break up strikes, or refuse to join a union.
01/09/2024
Transform your photos from ordinary to extraordinary—no subscriptions, trial periods, or premium versions involved.
Transform your photos from ordinary to extraordinary—no subscriptions, trial periods, or premium versions involved.
01/09/2024
During tumultuous periods or rapidly evolving markets—such as today’s AI-driven landscape—resilience alone isn't sufficient.
Adaptability is paramount to leadership success. Not just surviving but transforming—starting as a butterfly and emerging as a dragon.
31/08/2024
What kind of lifestyle a middle class salary affords families across the country depends on a lot of factors.
What kind of lifestyle a middle class salary affords families across the country depends on a lot of factors
31/08/2024
The $1.9 billion to redesign is amazing, unless you live near it. https://bit.ly/3SRwKN2
The $1.9 billion renewal project is spectacular, except for those who live around it.
31/08/2024
"This grant will allow us to supercharge our efforts to ensure our national parks are for everyone, for generations to come."
The National Park Foundation will receive the donation, the largest in its history, from Lilly Endowment Inc.
31/08/2024
By thinking first, you can approach these difficult discussions with confidence and clarity.
The key to navigating these tough conversations successfully—delivering difficult feedback or communicating an unpopular change—is to think first.
31/08/2024
"Actors like China have chosen to give themselves an unfair advantage in the global marketplace."
The only Chinese-made EVs currently imported into Canada are from Tesla, made at the company's Shanghai factory.
31/08/2024
This leading researcher in field of personality has studied how people can change normal personality traits, even without therapy.
Researchers discovered that people could change any normal personality trait with about the same results that can happen during therapy.
31/08/2024
Stop telling yourself you’re not a morning person.
8 Tricks To Make Yourself Wake Up Earlier
31/08/2024
if you've been thinking of buying an Apple Silicon Mac, now's the time to get one. Here's why.
Apple Intelligence is the main reason to upgrade to an Apple Silicon Mac when MacOS Sequoia comes out this fall, but it's not the only one.
31/08/2024
Tap into Google's latest and greatest image creating capabilities from anywhere—without dropping a single dime.
Tap into Google's latest and greatest image creating capabilities from anywhere—without dropping a single dime.
31/08/2024
Mortgage rates have dropped. So why is the housing market still stuck?
The recent mortgage rate dip hasn’t had a huge impact on existing home sales in the housing market—at least not yet.
31/08/2024
College football is entering its branding era—and you're about to see a lot more advertiser logos.
Get ready to see more advertiser logos on college football fields—some of them flashier than others.
31/08/2024
Shake Shack said it remains committed to its growth strategy despite the closures. https://bit.ly/475mOpl
Fast-casual burger chain Shake Shack said it will close nine underperforming restaurants in three states: Ohio, California, and Texas.
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23andMe missed first-quarter revenue expectations, the company reported Thursday. The DNA-testing firm reported revenue of $40 million in the quarter, while Wall Street was anticipating $52.1 million. The announcement comes about a week after 23andMe rejected its CEO's offer to take the company private. Once a leader in delivering genetic information to the masses through its DNA spit kits, 23andMe is now a telehealth also-ran, peddling genetic-based health insights alongside prescription drugs, with a side business mining its databases for drug discovery. What comes next? Read more on Fast Company: https://bit.ly/3Ww4Xml
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