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How to plan a holiday party that employees don’t dreadWhy Thrive Capital’s Vince Hankes is betting big on OpenAIMonarch butterfly may get federal protections as a threatened speciesThe surprisingly corporate retail origin story behind ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’The unexpected lesson in inspired leadership from ‘Groundhog Day’How to spot a lie on a candidate’s résuméHow shaving my head bald is impacting my career and life‘Forever chemicals’ are hard to break down, but light worksThis climate tech company is cleaning up energy gridsWhy emotional intelligence is key to build a great company cultureSome software stocks may be even less desirable in a rebounding marketThis one-hour exercise could save you thousands of dollars in 2025An exclusive sneak peek at TGL, the new primetime golf league featuring Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy10 states where housing market inventory just spiked backThe ‘cold’ December full moon, the last one of 2024, coincides with a rare lunar standstill: Here’s the best time to see itOld hockey cards and a Rembrandt-ish painting: Some attic treasures are auctioned for millionsThis free app automatically tracks all of your incoming packagesIf Congress won’t regulate AI, Scott Wiener believes California mustTrump’s plans to reform the government will depend on administrative lawIs your supermarket using climate-friendly refrigerants? Probably notTexting and chat apps aren’t always secure. Use these encrypted platforms insteadApple just brought ChatGPT to iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Here’s how to make the most of itMeet the ‘small and mighty’ people who were never in the leadership spotlight (but helped change the world)Less than 10% of workers want to be on-site full-time. This is the future of remote workCoastal populations are booming, accelerating human and environmental risksWhy Pearl Young needed to ‘raise hell’ during NASA’s early daysStarbucks is the new Venmo for Gen AlphaSupreme Court will hear case against California’s tough vehicle emissions standardsHow you can prepare your TikTok account for the upcoming banIn wake of CEO’s murder, UnitedHealth Group’s public plea falls flatGeminids meteor shower peaks tonight: where and when to see shooting stars light up the December skiesBroadcom enters the trillion-dollar club on AI strengthSpaceX wants to turn its Starbase site into a Texas cityHow Trump’s plans for tariffs and deregulation could hurt the U.S. seafood industry Texas is seeing a surge in carbon capture permits for its oil fields. Here’s why experts are worriedMeta wants Threads to be more like Bluesky. Again‘We’re keeping an eye on Florida’ says one of the housing market’s largest homebuildersTrump sides with dockworkers union on automation issue as contract negotiations loomLil Jon pens a poop-themed song for Cologuard, Erewhon debuts a $335 sweatsuit, and Hostess rebrandsMysterious drone sightings in New Jersey raise questions about regulations. Here are 5 things to knowThe Social Security Fairness Act, which would unleash benefits for millions, is headed to the Senate for a voteAs a tech expert, here’s my PR advice for emerging tech brandsVoice is what sets creatives apart from the bots: How well can you define yours?DoorDash is stepping up driver ID checks. Here’s whyThe secret to digital modernization success? Building a tech-forward cultureTesla is against the NHTSA’s crash reporting rule. The Trump transition team wants to scrap itWhy gratitude is your best leadership strategyWhere Freddie Mac predicts the housing market and home prices will go in 2025Leading through change: A CEO’s perspective on navigating organizational transformationStanley cup maker recalls 2.6 million mugs sold at Walmart, on Amazon, and elsewhere after burn injuries: Here’s the full listYour black plastic spatula contains toxic flame retardants. This group is suing the EPA to stop itInnovation in healthcareBottega Veneta announces new creative directorWhat you should do if you suspect your coworker is trying to sabotage youHas health insurance become a toxic industry?The new ‘Dexter’ title sequence is an homage to the original show, with a brilliant ’90s twistAs AI makes its way into movies, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland is fighting for actors’ rightsWhat to know about wooden high-rises and ‘mass timber’ buildingsUltimate guide to becoming an optimistThe smartest move you can make in the end-of-year work rush (Hint: It’s not what you think)One of these 10 modern designs will be the next Illinois state flagBiden is making a last ditch effort to cut off funding for oil and gas projects abroadYouTube is taking over TVGPT is far likelier than other AI models to fabricate quotes by public figures, our analysis showsHow to manage work when going through a personal crisisWhy an Atlantic circulation collapse could spell disasterPeople who read for fun have different brains. Here’s what to knowWhat is a ‘winter arc’? How you can use it to supercharge your resolutionsIf you invested in Apple’s IPO 44 years ago, here’s what your shares would be worth today‘I’m not understanding this trend’: TikTok is divided on the Sofia Richie Grainge danceParkMobile might owe you money. Here’s how data-breach victims can submit a claim for cashAustralia wants to tax Meta, Alphabet, and other platforms if they don’t pay for newsWhat is ‘debanking’ and why are Marc Andreesen and Silicon Valley talking about it?Macy’s increases its list of doomed locations to 65 stores by the end of January 2025How child labor and illegal mines are fueling Nigeria’s lithium boomWhat to know about Tron, a Trump-backed crypto venture linked to Hamas, HezbollahTrump’s pick of David Sacks as AI and crypto czar shows how cozy his White House will be with Silicon ValleyWhy OpenAI’s Sora has so much trouble depicting gymnastsBoeing is struggling to restart production of its best-selling 737 Max. Here’s whyStudy links common cooking oils from corn and sunflower seeds to increased colon cancer riskYou’ll spend almost $200,000 in your lifetime on streaming, cable TV, mobile, and internetThis New Jersey bill wants fossil fuel companies to pay for climate-driven damageHow presenters can nail the Q&A sessionWhy Arizona’s attorney general is suing this Saudi-backed farming companyHow to begin writing your memoir: A legacy that lastsBiden’s NLRB nominee got rejected by the Senate. Here’s why this is bad news for unionsRevenue-based financing supports growth of consumer wellness companiesWith drones flying over New Jersey, thousands of worried locals are turning to Facebook to solve the mysteryThis New Jersey bill targets pollution from plastic packaging materialDelivering excellence without breaking the bank: Telecom’s cost-to-serve dilemmaHow to disagree with someone without being disrespectfulThe entrepreneur’s no-fuss guide to cost-cutting in turbulent timesThe CFPB cracks down on bank overdraft fees with this new ruleJurassic stock: Dinosaurs are extinct, but you can invest in a stegosaurus skeleton for $68.75Never give up on a deal: A COO’s guide to persistenceHow coaching in education is shaping the next generation of professionalsServiceTitan IPO: Stock price soars as CRM software platform goes public on the NasdaqHow I figure out the answer to strangers’ most challenging problems in one hourWhat is ‘revenge quitting,’ and how could it impact your company in 2025?Snack icon Hostess just rebranded to satisfy a more modern sweet toothHelen King’s job is all about keeping AI safe as Google scalesThe design industry is broken. These design coaches want to fix itIn rural Colorado, these abandoned oil wells could soon be used to heat a nearby townA psychologist explains why we can no longer ignore workplace lonelinessFrom Henri Matisse to Frida Kahlo, 2025 is getting some amazing public domain contentAs AI voices become more human, will stereotypes follow?‘Fortress conservation’ is problematic for Indigenous people. Use these principles insteadThe 5-minute 5Qs Formula to better leadershipIf Elon Musk has his way, Trump will replace soldiers with AI. Here’s why it would backfire spectacularlyZyn, vapes, and the wild rebranding of nicotinePantone’s color of the year is a dirty brown. For 703 million people, it’s also the color of their drinking waterA chemical fire outside Atlanta left residents with a slew of health issues. Now they’re fighting to shut down the plantHow workplace social media and flexible work can offer protection against toxic bossesI’ve been a super commuter for more than a decade. Here’s whyGoogle’s new AI projects aren’t ready for the masses yet. Good!80 colleges could close by 2029, even as elite Ivy League schools thriveInfluencers are tagging the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione for cloutUnitedHealth Group shares keep falling, other health insurance stocks follow, as criticism of the industry heats upBuilding relationships that last a lifetimeCharacter.AI is being sued for encouraging kids to self-harmThe brand redefining outdoor living Doing good by doing rightBuilding tomorrow’s workforceInnovating to save lives and fight povertyHow social media unspooled Luigi Mangione’s life after UnitedHealthcare CEO’s murderSaudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. Groups call FIFA’s human rights record a ‘sham’The Arctic just got a dire climate report card—and under Trump things could get much worseThank your Amazon driver with a free $5 tip this holiday season‘Monument Valley 3’ is here, and it’s breaking free from its M.C. Escher–inspired originsKrispy Kreme cyberattack: Stock dips, online doughnut orders disrupted by IT security breach of unknown scaleCollege athletes in $2.8 billion NCAA lawsuit also want a players’ associationSki racers and snowboarders ask FIS to reconsider a $400 million media rights offerU.S. inflation likely rose in November, but not enough to stop another rate cut by the FedInside ‘The MoSoverse,’ a virtual world that’s gamifying employee engagement at Motorola SolutionsFlight crews in Europe are voicing concerns about Middle East routes. Here’s whyGoogle launches Gemini 2.0 AI models, and showcases their powers in new agents80% of Brazil’s major beef and leather companies have not committed to stop deforestationTrump vows fast permits for $1B investments on energy projects, but this landmark law may be a hurdleIT teams can’t just ‘keep hanging in there’: AI’s promise in managing IT workloadsTikTok’s Canada unit wants court review of shut-down orderCreating an innovation culture: IDEA Framework for CEOsBiden rushes to issue national security playbook for risky foreign alliances ahead of Trump’s inaugurationThe Onion’s winning bid on Alex Jones’s Infowars gets rejected by a judge. Here’s why5 predictions for advancements of AI in healthcare in 2025Most people would suggest that you have to go fast to succeed. And others believe that lasting success requires you to go slow. My advice: do both.Trump’s Day One will unleash over 25 executive orders, sources say ‘My personality is being smothered by corporate America’: This controversial OOO is going viral on TikTokA nationwide granola bar recall is here to ruin your power lunch: Full list of 28 products that might contain metal fragmentsDeloitte’s annual tech trends report: AI will soon be in everything4 steps to operationalize AIHow to turn end-of-year stress into an opportunityHow can I deal with my jerk coworker?Internet rankings are breaking our brainsThis solar paint could charge your EV any time it’s in the sunThese Eames lamps sat in the archive for 75 years. Now you can finally buy themHow philosopher Shannon Vallor delivered the year’s best critique of AIThis ambitious new plan will develop an EV charging network across the Mountain West5 colors that are going to be big in 2025 (and they’re not Mocha Mousse)We get it, you’re under a lot of pressure. Here’s how to shift your mindset to dealAI designed this ultra-efficient wind turbine that can generate energy between buildingsLeaded gasoline didn’t just pollute the air—it may have led to 150 million mental health disorders2024 Arctic Report Card: The Arctic tundra is now emitting carbonHow to follow up with someone without annoying themThese Frank Lloyd Wright building blocks capture the essence of his architectureTough conversations are inevitable. Here is how to face them with confidencePolice departments are embracing AI-powered video surveillance. This company is leading the effortDoes meditation help with burnout or is it a means to support corporate ends?Rose Wang says Bluesky is so much more than an X cloneEthical hacker explains the risks of using public internetHere’s what New York subway trains looked like at Christmas in the 1930s, according to social media influencersHow McDonald’s was involved in almost every major news story this past yearMore Luigi Mangione crowdfunding campaigns pop up, but experts urge cautionGM is pulling the funding for its Cruise robotaxi companyFederal judge temporarily blocks Kroger’s $25 billion merger with AlbertsonsThese 20 companies offer the best compensation in 2024, according to employee ratingsSoros’s Open Society Foundations reiterate commitment to human rightsWhy olive oil girl is TikTok’s main characterMeta contractor dismissed threats to moderators from Ethiopia rebelsHow a Biden approval may unlock drilling in Alaska’s pristine arctic refugeFortnite refunds are coming: FTC says it’s sending PayPal payments and checks starting this weekFranklin Fire explodes in Malibu near Pepperdine University, forcing mass evacuationsWhy Meta shareholders are seeking sanctions for former COO Sheryl SandbergGentrace makes it easier for businesses to test AI-powered softwareA24 is giving its club members tickets to all its movies on opening weekendA new model for legal advocacyThe power of storytellingHow Trump plans to use the DOJ to challenge diversity programsHow businesses are digging deeper into their supply chainsMaking life more beautifulThis state could be the first to require mental health warning labels on social media sitesChanging the healthcare conversationAdvice for leaders: Don’t let a crisis go to wasteRiyadh Air is spearheading a new digital era of commercial aviationEmpowering artists and enthralling audiencesNot so ‘Wicked’ after all. Find authenticity in the era of AIHarnessing talent: How to stop comparing and start maximizing your unique abilitiesNew Mexico’s oil investments are paying off. Here’s where the funds may goDonald Trump, extreme weather, and the U.S. election dominate Google’s top trending searches of 2024Being resourceful in NGO advertising: Lessons from the fieldIn 2025, AI will elevate the CIO role. Here’s why Innovating the future of foodA vision for equality in women’s sportsPasta flour gets a makeoverDesigning healthier food for people and the planetThis K-pop device has emerged as a powerful protest tool in South KoreaThe great handoff: How AI agents are evolving from assistants to autonomous partnersWhy Missouri businesses are suing to block a raise on minimum wage and paid sick leave‘Free Luigi Mangione’ merchandise is flooding Amazon and other e-commerce platformsThe secret superpower every great leader sharesHow Big Tech labor organizers aim to unite for Trump 2.0Why the U.S. should adopt a national electronic medical record system: Policy, privacy, and political silenceAI for chefs: 8 ways LLMs can make restaurant life a bit easierHow Universal Pictures used subcultural moments to market its biggest movies of 2024How Tony’s Chocolonely made fighting exploitation in the cocoa supply chain a tasty propositionMeet the app using celebrity voices to bring audio erotica into the mainstreamBehind the NFL’s push for flag football as a pipeline for future fans and starsThis moccasin brand is working with Indigenous designers to reckon with its uncomfortable pastFashion house Loewe is the name on everybody’s lips—however it’s pronouncedThis GLP-1 drug maker is skipping the hard sell to focus on access and safetyHow Herman Miller’s centennial celebration emphasized its staying powerWhy the Henny-rita is key to Hennessy winning over a new generation of cognac drinkersDoorDash’s CMO isn’t afraid to take risks—as long as it gets people excited about deliveryThis exec shredded Disney’s family-friendly marketing blueprint to promote ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’With its TikTok push, C-SPAN is breaking out of its basic-cable confinesHow Behr paint took social media’s DIY obsession to a new levelHow mini-documentaries helped Arc’teryx show off its gear made from upcycled materialsHow the American Express CMO turned credit cards into Gen Z’s passport to cultureThese 66 brands aren’t just contributing to culture—they’re creating itThese long-standing brands know the difference between classic and oldThese 6 parent companies are stewarding some of our most iconic brandsThe 5 U.S. brands are using purpose and community building to connect with consumersThese global brands are building consumer affinity at home and around the worldMeet the 10 visionary CMOs shaping their brands’ roles in business and cultureThese 7 brands are building superfans through authentic engagementThese long-standing brands have grown their audiences while making an impact over at least 15 yearsNo longer startups, these 5 brands are moving into growth modeMeet 5 relatively new brands that are already making their markHow we chose the 2024 Brands That MatterHow Abeba Birhane is cleaning up AI’s dirty dataThis Florida county has an ambitious climate agenda—even if Ron DeSantis won’t let them say soThe 3 attributes that set great teams apartIkea is reviving its coolest bookshelf, and it’s inspired by a shopping cartA simple exercise from Yale’s Happiness Lab will help you make decisions that lead to long-term happinessHow slowing down can accelerate your startup’s growthParis is replacing 60,000 parking spaces with treesWhy biology is catalyzing breakthroughs in women’s health10 bonus lists from this year’s Brands That Matter programData tells a story. Here’s one that you can only read in ‘Fast Company’I make $12.50 an hour at the Charlotte airport and can’t afford rent. Here’s why we went on strikeBiking is healthy for seniors. Here’s how to make it safer, too5 ways for leadership teams to move from chaos to cohesionThis is how (and where) minimum wage will increase in 20254 browser-boosting ChatGPT Chrome extensions‘I need to know what’s going to be the new app’: TikTok influencers are pitching other platforms to their followers as a ban loomsGoFundMe campaigns for suspected CEO shooter Luigi Mangione appear—and are quickly removedRupert Murdoch’s bid to change his family trust is rejected‘The smallest amount of power a person can go mad with’: The Muppet History fan page controversy, explainedHALEU is urgently needed for next-gen nuclear energy, says former SpaceX engineerVW workers threaten more strikes unless leadership makes better compromisesReddit rolls out its own AI-powered search tool after cracking down on AI companiesActivist investors want Macy’s to create a real estate unitLuigi Mangione arrested by police as ‘strong person of interest’ in CEO shooting: What we know so farHousing market outlook: Research firm makes its 2025 home price forecastWhy AI is a game-changing technology for real estateMasculine fragility among Gen-Z men may have helped TrumpTaylor Swift’s Eras takes a final bow: How the record-setting $2 billion tour rocked the economyHousing market power shift: 10 markets where buyers just got the edgeOpenAI cautiously tests taking deepfakes mainstream with the public launch of SoraAdult brains can grow new neurons that help them learn by listeningWealthy Gen X and millennials want to give their money away while they’re still alive. Boomers? Not so muchWhy France and Germany’s political chaos spells trouble for Europe’s economyBig Advertising just got bigger with Omnicom’s Interpublic mergerThis is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the yearHow TikTok’s U.S. content creators are bracing for a possible ban in 6 weeksThis data shows why America is so upset about health insurance costsUnstructured data growth and AI are changing executive decision-makingReimagining travel: bleisure trips blur the line between business and leisureTrump reveals his 2nd term’s plan for Fed chair Jerome PowellCX 3.0: The MadTech revolutionNvidia stock tumbles on news of China investigation: Is the AI chip giant in trouble?Trump says he can’t guarantee that his tariffs wouldn’t raise prices for U.S. consumersSnapchat Recap 2024: Here’s how and when to see your memories and ‘year-end’ story20 strategies for fostering human connection in a virtual workplaceIn defense of being ‘extremely online.’ The creator economy by the numbersUpskilling of the future workforce to unlock the potential of AIChallenging norms and building a more inclusive workplace: 3 key considerationsThe Trump Organization announces these new real estate projects in Saudi ArabiaEegee’s restaurant closes Arizona locations as it becomes the latest 2024 fast food bankruptcyThe pros and cons of a tech-focused care continuumFinance leaders discuss the challenges and opportunities reshaping the corporate worldThe best ad, tech product, design, and comeback of the yearHelen Toner’s OpenAI exit only made her a more powerful force for responsible AILyft is piloting a benefits savings account program for drivers in Utah (exclusive)5 great holiday ads that are actually worth watchingAmtrak’s sleek new high-speed electric trains are coming next springHere’s how to dress for 5 common holiday party scenarios, according to expertsThis $595 sweater was grown in a petri dish and knitted by a robotBreak the monopoly on higher education pathways5 ways AI is helping spur the EV eraMegacities such as Mumbai and Cairo are so polluted that they’re warming slowerHow millennials and Gen Z see the C-suite evolving in 2025How Sephora became the kingmaker of the $30 billion, high-end beauty industry8 ways to take charge of your life when it feels too chaotic to manageVoltron Data harnesses AI-friendly chips for big data crunchingWhy we tell our subcontractors how much we’re getting paid