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New York governor halts congestion pricing plan for Manhattan drivers
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday indefinitely delayed implementation of a plan to charge motorists big tolls to enter the core of...
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How LGBTQ+ life was portrayed on public access TV
“Hello to all you lovely lesbians out there! My name is Debbie, and I’m here to show you a few things about taking care of your vaginal health.”...
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Walmart to give workers bonuses and train them for trade jobs
Walmart is offering new perks for its hourly U.S. workers, ranging from a new bonus plan to opportunities to move into skilled trade jobs within...
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Monotype joins academic group the Readability Consortium to make the internet more readable
From a tiny serif flourish to the distance between an “a” and a “b,” the way that a font is designed can have a major consequences for how easy it...
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The Olympics are the next target in Russia’s disinformation war
We’re sadly accustomed to Russia interfering in our elections . An October 2023 U.S. government report warned Moscow tried to undermine public...
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UN calls for ‘godfathers of climate chaos’ fossil fuel companies to get taxed on profits
U.N. Secretary General António Guterres called Wednesday for a “windfall” tax on profits of fossil fuel companies to help pay for...
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How the DIY economy hurts women
As the protectors, women are tasked with being the default parents , housekeepers , kin-keepers , health managers , budget managers , and...
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Wall Street wants second mortgages expanded for ‘the next big U.S. stimulus.’ Is that wise?
Want more stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the free, daily ResiClub newsletter . Back in April,...
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What is the Cara app, and why are artists deleting Instagram for it?
In the last few months, Meta started to sneakily train its generative AI tool on Instagram posts. Now, some artists are jumping ship to a...
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Pride and LGBTQ+ inclusion is good business. Here’s why
Right now, companies across the country are meeting to discuss what to do during Pride Month. Fireside chats with LGBTQ+ leaders like me will be...
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Apple’s new Macbook ads won’t make anyone angry
One of the hallmarks of Apple advertising is how it has so consistently been able to fit story, humor, and emotion into what is actually a...
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3 steps to get unstuck when you’ve outgrown your job
Have you outgrown your job? This can be a hard truth to face, but there are often telltale signs that it’s time to quit. Maybe you feel...
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What makes for a ‘good’ severance package?
When Sam Dogen was about 11 years into his tenure at Credit Suisse, he made a life-changing realization: His departing colleagues were getting one...
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This antibacterial stainless steel could stop the super-bacteria plague
A team of Georgia Tech University scientists have designed a steel-and copper-based material that doesn’t need to be treated with...
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Why Michael Phelps wants you to install solar panels
As the most decorated Olympian of all time—with 23 gold medals—Michael Phelps has a slew of sports-related endorsements, from Under Armour to...
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How do you remember to remember? Here are hacks to improve your prospective memory
Have you ever walked into a room and then wondered why you went there? If you’ve experienced this phenomenon, you’ve had a prospective memory...
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In rural Pennsylvania, old gas wells are being used for bitcoin mining—even though the owners are breaking the law
Holly May first heard the roaring noise during a youth hunting event on state game lands in the fall of 2022. “It’s back a ways,” May said...
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Crypto Council for Innovation CEO Sheila Warren on how the industry is cracking down on bad actors
For anyone skeptical about crypto hype, Sheila Warren explains why it’s here to stay and what you might be overlooking. As CEO of the Crypto...
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This startup pitched cricket protein bars on Shark Tank. Now, they’re taking on a whole new industry
You may have seen Chapul Farms pitching their cricket bars on Shark Tank, but these days, they’re trying to transform an entirely different...
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A sargassum invasion is fueling an economic and public health crisis in the Caribbean
The Caribbean’s sandy beaches , clear turquoise water and vibrant coral reefs filled with an amazing variety of sea creatures have long been the...
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You’re a new leader and you’ve already pissed off your team. Here’s how to win them back
Accepting the role of CEO to a national nonprofit, Liza felt energized by the board’s challenge to evolve the organization’s mission and...
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Oculus founder Palmer Luckey unveils his latest project: a retro Game Boy-like device
Nintendo’s Switch might be a portable gaming device for some, but for old-school players, the Game Boy will always be the gold standard of...
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Mexico’s first woman president was elected 5 years after it started requiring gender parity in government
On Sunday, Mexico elected its first female president ever, Claudia Sheinbaum. The soon-to-be world leader is a physicist with a doctorate in...
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Microsoft aims to improve customer service call centers with AI
Microsoft on Tuesday said it will introduce new artificial intelligence tools for customer service call centers. Microsoft, which has...
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These solar panel makers will be the government’s go-to vendors for climate projects
Two of the world’s biggest solar panel makers, First Solar and Hanwha Qcells , are the first to register products under an environmental...