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Why adults with ADHD often thrive as freelancers and entrepreneurs
In elementary school, I struggled with anxiety, an inability to focus, and irregular sleeping patterns. In high school, I discovered a natural...
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Ghia, the nonalcoholic aperitif, has a redesigned bottle that’s ribbed for your pleasure
If Domino magazine’s viral feature on nonalcoholic beverage company Ghia’s headquarters—a bright and airy Tudor home in the...
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What designers wish they’d known before going freelance
Starting a freelance practice is as exciting as it is daunting. You’re your own boss, but with that comes so many unknowns: How will you...
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Can this tiny device save you from the flu?
The year is 2020. The month is April. And serial entrepreneur Brian Clark has just come across early research on a new frequency of light that can...
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Russia-owned rocket-maker Khrunichev Center says sanctions won’t slow production
EU sanctions imposed on Russia-owned rocket-maker Khrunichev Center will not slow rocket production, but they will impact customer demand, center...
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How a startup is using AI to make the next vegan versions of Babybel and Boursin
Walking down the cheese aisle at the grocery store, you’re likely to recognize the Bel Group’s offerings: red wax-wrapped Babybels,...
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Rich people’s swimming pools are making water shortages worse in cities around the world
Climate change impacts access to water, but a new study suggests that big cities eager to avoid future water crises might want to measure how much...
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Book banning is sweeping parts of America. These celebrities want you to help stop it
April is National School Library Month but, unfortunately, some of the books in school libraries have never been under greater threat in parts of...
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New Starbucks CEO gets a powerful welcome message from pro-labor groups: no more union busting
More than 40 progressive organizations, including the AFL-CIO, Sierra Club, Women’s March, and GreenPeace, have voiced their support for...
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Why the future of AI will be fought on a battleground of ethics
Over the last few months, layoffs have gripped the tech industry’s workforce. Facing macroeconomic challenges that are impacting revenue...
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Gen Z is the least happy generation at work. Here’s how good leaders can set them up for success
First, there was a push for a shorter workweek. Then, “quiet quitting” made the rounds. Now, the concept of “bare minimum...
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What is WaterTok? Why flavored water is blowing up on TikTok
An upbeat woman takes to TikTok to bring users along for her mid-morning hydration hit. She rummages through a caddy full of flavor packets,...
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This startup places tiny turbines in canals to generate power
Outside Denver, in a 9-mile-long canal that sends water to the local water treatment plant, small turbines spin as the water flows by. As they...
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Exclusive: One low-tech move is the key behind Chipotle’s new all-electric restaurants
For nearly three decades, the experience of walking into a Chipotle fast-casual restaurant was defined by the sizzling sound of meat cooking on a...
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4 steps to protect your dark data from theft and misuse
Over half of the data that companies collect is for single-use purposes. We give companies Social Security and credit card numbers, addresses and...
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It’s time to kick our $200 billion addiction to disposable kid’s clothing
As I’ve learned about fashion’s devastating impact on the planet, I’ve tried to be more responsible about my clothing...
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Top 10 entry-level jobs that are hiring right now, for workers with and without college degrees
Layoffs in many industries are on the rise, but unemployment is low and the job market remains tight. What’s a new grad to do? Job-search...
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Notion AI, explained: How the generative AI tool makes note-taking easier
This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and...
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In the midst of Arizona’s historic drought, a Saudi company is tapping into its groundwater
Along with its arid neighbors, Arizona is 23 years into a megadrought. Some say it might be the worst drought since 800 A.D. Yet, despite...
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Quasi-quitting may be the key to resetting and pivoting your career. Here’s how
Tiger Woods is a quitter. Now, before you golf fans take a whack at me with a nine iron, let me explain: The man who has won 15 major...
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For $100, Ikea will design your next room
Ikea is already the world’s largest furniture company. Now, it’s poised to become the world’s largest interior design...
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Amazon claims to champion clean energy. So why did it just help kill an emissions bill in Oregon?
In rural Oregon, a small electric utility called Umatilla Electric Cooperative used to rely mainly on clean hydropower. It had a small carbon...
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Is TikTok harming our cognitive abilities?
The United States government is considering a national ban of TikTok, a social media application used by over 150 million Americans....
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Why Internet ‘godfather’ Ron Conway called a meeting to discuss responsible AI
Valley legend and super investor Ron Conway is reportedly planning a meeting of leading influencers in the burgeoning AI industry to talk about...
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TikTok owner’s Lemon8 has vaulted into one of America’s most popular apps
Political pressure continues to mount on TikTok, the super popular video app owned by China’s ByteDance. In the United States, TikTok is...