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How to give a presentation that doesn’t feel cheesy or self-serving
When presenting in front of an audience , you’ll probably think about what you want to gain—and that’s okay. You’ve got a sale to make, investors...
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The case for Denver as America’s next great tech hub
For a long stretch—specifically, between Kansas City and Denver—Interstate 70 is as mind-numbing of a drive as you’ll find in the United States....
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The office real estate sector is still in deep trouble—and these 2 numbers explain why
Want more stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the free, daily ResiClub newsletter . One...
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The unseen consequences of the Great Resignation’s hiring frenzy
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness.” It’s easy to conjure Charles...
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How data is revolutionizing work and the economy
The invention and use of clay tokens represents a foundational episode in the history of record-making. They illustrate the power of data and...
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This design team is made up of one human and several AIs. See how the future of product innovation can work
Product designers, design leaders, and organizations need to concretely look for novel ways to leverage new AI technologies to drive...
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This abandoned Kansas City bridge will be a vibrant entertainment district
Kansas City’s Rock Island Bridge has long sat vacant. Once a railroad bridge used to transport cattle from nearby stockyards, this summer it...
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They have a ‘halo’ résumé, but are they right for your team?
A senior manager at a fitness company that makes a top-rated workout app told me recently how she determines whether a job candidate would be a...
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These fold-up solar panels can cover a field in a single day
When a crew of eight workers started installing solar panels at a site in Australia last year, they covered an area larger than a soccer field...
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5 ways to avoid the ‘isolation trap’ at work
Do you feel isolated at work? If so, you are not alone. According to a recent TopResume report, most career-driven professionals surveyed...
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This Florida coastline is rapidly disappearing—but homeowners are refusing to do the one thing that would restore it
Lisa Hendrickson is almost out of sand. Hendrickson is the mayor of Redington Shores, Florida, a well-heeled beach town in Pinellas County....
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Generative AI job postings increase tenfold in the past year
More companies are embracing generative artificial intelligence as a part of their road map, and the need for experts to help build that...
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Giant venomous spiders are the latest invasive species. Why are we getting so many?
Summer has arrived, and if you’re extra worried about spending time outdoors this year, well, we can’t blame you. Between the crushing...
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Closed nuclear power plants may reopen to help reach emissions goal, energy chief says
The United States could revive some of its recently retired nuclear power plants to help meet rising demand for zero-emissions electricity , or...
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5 critical skills they didn’t teach you in college
Congratulations, new college grads! You’ve worked hard. You’ve faced some remarkable challenges, including a global pandemic that shut down...
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Boeing’s Starliner sends first astronauts to space after delays
Boeing’s new Starliner capsule flew its first crew of astronauts to space on Wednesday from Florida in a much-delayed test mission to...
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Virginia Governor Youngkin abandons California’s strict emissions standards
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday that Virginia will abandon California’s stringent vehicle emissions rules aimed at reducing...
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Brand-led education can help keep communities safe
Hidden safety threats are lurking around every corner of your home, office building, and even school. Many of these dangers are nearly impossible...
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Southwest heat wave: Excessive heat warnings in effect through Friday
The first heat wave of the season has arrived earlier than usual across much of the U.S. Southwest, with dangerously hot conditions that...
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This ‘cloud brightening’ study wasn’t a health risk—but a California city’s officials blocked it anyway
A California city blocked a study related to cloud brightening —a form of geoengineering that could one day be used to cool the Earth— despite...
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American Airlines flight attendants offered 17% pay bump. It’s less than what they wanted
American Airlines has offered its flights attendants immediate wage increases of 17% and a new formula for higher profit sharing in 2024 in...
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Triple-digit heat in Phoenix: Heatstroke victims are being immersed in ice en route to hospitals
The season’s first heat wave is already baking the Southwest with triple-digit temperatures as firefighters in Phoenix —...
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eBay to stop accepting American Express over ‘unacceptably high’ fees
Online marketplace behemoth eBay said it plans to no longer accept American Express, citing what the company says are “unacceptably high...
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Kirameki: The display screen that could reshape advertising and retail
E-commerce is booming . Per a report by McKinsey, “e-commerce sales penetration in the United States more than doubled to 35 percent in 2020...
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As Family Dollar stores close, Dollar Tree may sell off the struggling discount retailer entirely
Dollar Tree may shake up its store offerings once again. The discount giant revealed along with its Q1 2024 earnings that it is exploring...