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In its 50th year, Dungeons & Dragons is more popular than ever. Here’s whyPoverty declined last year, but many Americans face economic hardshipGentrification hinges on how residents view their neighborhood5 questions to help you discover your own story of success These 9 techniques can help train your brain to make you a better leaderThese 4 new Apple iOS 18 features will boost your iPhone’s privacy and security. Here’s how to use themScientists tap robots and AI to make new materials to curb air pollutionQualcomm wants to buy Intel. Would that be enough to overtake Nvidia?These are the most expensive housing markets in America, according to Zillow dataThis short quiz will reveal whether your company is using AI strategicallyColleges have a housing crisis. These designers have a plan to solve itIn the loneliness epidemic, suppressed vulnerability takes a toll on menPolitical betting could soon be legal—and it’s the last thing this election needsMisty Copeland on how to ‘keep dancing’ through challenges Coping with grief? Wind phones could helpHow immigrants boost ‘trade in value added’ for the global economyThis free calculator app will multiple your productivity exponentiallyThe latest and strangest TikTok trend: eating dirt to reduce wrinklesHow ‘Minion Jesus’ was resurrected on TikTokThis music registry could protect artists from having their work stolen by AIFTC goes after drug middlemen for allegedly jacking up insulin prices16 steps to building a diverse and inclusive workplace at all levelsB2C industry leaders: Here’s how to pursue growth in an era of lessWhy social media companies keep copying each otherBurgerFi and Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza have closed 19 underperforming restaurants: List and map of shuttered locationsNuclear plant Three Mile Island is reopening to power Microsoft AI’s growing energy demandsCivil rights groups urge Fortune 1000 companies to keep DEI programsHow to prepare for the coming quantum leap‘Skinny girl’ videos are invading social media. Health experts are concernedBuilding better with sophisticated technologies and dataBaby powder recall hits Amazon and distributors in 12 states over fears of asbestos contaminationThis 20-year-old fashion fund has launched American designers to stardomA Texas pipeline explosion has turned into a criminal investigationCoffee prices are set to soar due to drought in this countryPagers were the original ‘always on’ device well before the deadly attack on Hezbollah. Here’s who still uses themStick with Uber Eats: Olive Garden is rolling out home food delivery with a twistWhy newsjacking is part of an effective PR programTelegram’s chatbots involved in massive medical data breach U.S. elections: Four cyber threats organizations can expectNvidia is partnering with this AI firm to refine climate techHow leaders can tackle risks from left field$3 billion in U.S. grants aim to boost EV battery production in these statesWhy I’m still bullish on DEI initiatives—and how business leaders can harness their powerDJT stock price update: Trump Media shares continue to sink after lockup period expiresBoom Supersonic’s flight plan has to be measured in yearsThe IT paradox: Innovate while lowering carbon emissionsWhat’s at stake for business with Trump’s civil service planTech democratization is fueling the fraud industry: Here’s how organizations can protect themselvesFCIF daily roundup: Highlights from the final day of the Fast Company Innovation FestivalNASA taps Intuitive Machines to build a lunar communications networkAfter several deaths and a massive recall, can Boar’s Head save its brand?Bluesky could become Brazil’s next big social media platform. It has Elon Musk’s X to thankOuterknown’s newest shirt is made from seaweedHerman Miller’s stylish new work pods are designed to make you look good on cameraCorporations are trying to co-opt Gen Z slang. It’s going as well as you’d imagineNutter Butter embraces TikTok brain rot, MrBeast rips off Lunchables, and PayPal ditches its blue logoHere’s why workers panic about AI—and what leaders can do to support themDoes AI have a role in defining a company’s purpose? Here’s what business leaders sayNutter Butter’s TikToks are freaking us out—and scoring millions of viewsThis Pennsylvania company claimed it could extract lithium from fracking wastewater. It might have made things worseAmerican venture capitalists are more likely to invest in AI than VCs in other countries areIs AI sabotaging the ‘September Surge’ in hiring this year?10 signs you’re not fit to lead peopleThe best alternative to Sony’s $700 PS5 is this $36 bookWhy the first 30 seconds of a stressful situation are the most criticalWho is Nike’s new CEO? Elliott Hill—many old employees’ favorite pick for the jobNike stock jumps after hours on news that CEO John Donahoe is being replaced by company veteran Elliott HillAmazon debuts Amelia, an AI assistant for its sellersBiden adminstration completes key environmental report needed for a lithium mineLinkedIn plans to use your data to train its AI. Here’s how to stop itMomTok tried to make Neom look like paradise, and it backfired spectacularly15 solutions to help brand leaders debunk misinformation Mortgage rates drop to lowest level since early 2023 after rate cutCreating a three-year strategy to advance Canada’s digital economyRetire like a pro by doing these 5 thingsHarris is quickly gaining on Trump when it comes to the economy. Here’s whySomething big is happening in the housing market: What Fed rate cuts will actually do7 key takeaways from MrBeast’s leaked HR documentTupperware: A timeline of the iconic brand’s defining momentsFBI says Iranian hackers emailed stolen Trump info to Biden campaignTikTok has emerged as a dominant platform for news, especially for young AmericansThe Fed just cut rates on the cusp of an election. Here’s how policy shifts unfolded during past presidential racesHere’s how the ‘New York Times’ became the ‘Gotham Gazette’ for a single dayExpect a vastly different workplace in 5 yearsA climate solution is here, and it has four stomachsThe technical and ethical imperatives of roboticsU.S. jobless claims unexpectedly dropped last weekEmbracing the grind: Leading teams through tough timesGovernor Gavin Newsom signed a flurry of AI bills—but not the most high-profile oneThis Crocs clog is made from old Crocs clogsShifting philanthropy: The 2024 election and the end of the status quoA new approach to animal servicesSeeing the lightFundraising solutions that save livesBoar’s Head listeria update: Liverwurst discontinued, plant closed, workers laid off after recall and deadly outbreakSetting up cash controls for your business: A practical guideThe art of salary negotiation for high-level professionalsFCIF daily roundup: Highlights from day 3 at the Fast Company Innovation FestivalThe new rules of business travelWalmart will now let you ‘Shop with Friends’ from homeThese career break coaches help people quit their jobs to figure out their next stepAttention teachers: 7 ways AI can actually be helpful in the classroomWhy universities are fighting for these 7 acres in southern FloridaNYC’s waterfront is transforming into luxury leisure space, one park and condo tower at a timeYes, ambition can make you more successful. It can also make you happierPeople in this Dutch city will never see a fossil fuel billboard again. Here’s whyPolitical merch is vital in close races. John Tester’s is a best-in-class exampleThe $2 billion Intuit Dome was positioned as a community partner. But is it actually helping Inglewood?Winter’s coming. 5 lessons from a ‘modern Viking’ on how to stay productive during the dark daysWant a new job? Get some ‘green skills,’ statReddit threads are blowing up on TikTok and Instagram‘Immigration reform has to happen’: Star chef José Andrés gets real about the politics of the momentDOJ files $100M lawsuit against ship owner in Baltimore Key Bridge collapsePrison inmates earn high school diplomas via tablets—lowering the likelihood of recidivismMrBeast, Amazon sued by reality show competitors over alleged ‘unsafe’ conditionsTeamsters union won’t endorse Harris or Trump in presidential raceGM’s EV owners get access to Tesla chargers with an adapterAmazon raises pay to more than $22 an hour, gives free Prime to transportation workersFed cuts interest rates by a half point—the first time since 2020YouTube will now help creators’ fans form online communitiesAlaska Airlines just completed its acquisition of Hawaiian—here’s what it means for travelersLauryn Hill is starring in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Warriors’ concept album8 strategies for leading with authenticity, empathy, and resilienceWNBA awards Portland an expansion franchise‘Make this go viral MAGA folks’: Russian propaganda group circulated this fake Kamala storyHow retailers can get unstuck with their AI implementationThe power of the cloud: Your cheat code for simplifying vendor madnessCalifornia targets AI, political deepfakes with new lawsNew AI tools can dig up skeletons in politicians’ social media histories—and yours, tooLet’s not lose focus on cybercrimeSolving the AI energy challengeWhy is Tupperware bankrupt? Food storage brand’s Chapter 11 filing reveals how it failed to change with the timesUnlocking business potential: The role of machine learning in expanding human knowledgeFCIF daily roundup: Highlights from day 2 at the Fast Company Innovation FestivalAI-enabled hiring discrimination, and what CEOs should do to avoid itChatGPT is more amazing than ever—but still oh so rawHow do I ask for time off for my period?Gen Z politicians are already making change, and they’re starting with gun safety lawsWe’re so close to the perfect foldable phoneThis divisive chair was a symbol of rebellion in the ’80s. Now it’s back in all its squiggly-armed gloryPayPal’s smart brand refresh ditches the blue logo it’s had for 20-plus yearsEmployees are sick of surveys. Here’s the ultimate guide for how to fix themThis new Costco comes with affordable apartments upstairs—and a rooftop poolThis inventive brutalist lamp is actually made out of bacteria-based concreteRacial bias costs the U.S. economy a staggering $2 trillion annually. Here are 5 potential solutions4 habits of lifelong learners you can useThe mysterious reappearance of the Reggie BarMississippi River water levels are dangerously low—which is trouble for both farmers and supply chainsHow LinkedIn became influencers’ hot new video platformHow to get better at being on time at workHow politics became the new entertainmentThis sleek, low-cost battery will keep your power on if the grid goes downUber is launching a blue verification badge. Here’s how riders can get a social media-style checkmarkLawmakers introduce AI legislation targeting deepfakes in electionsKroger and Albertsons wrap up court hearing for their mergerInfluencers shared their ‘hack’ for using FaceTime to babysit their kids on a cruise, then all hell broke looseThe exploding pager attack in Lebanon could signal a new, violent era of tech warfareDJT stock: Donald Trump’s stock falls near all-time lowWhat’s astroturfing? The deceptive campaign strategy, explainedRetail sales gain in August as consumers continue to spendMeta bans Russian state media outlets for alleged ‘foreign interference’From Bryce Hall to Logan Paul, the 2010s internet bros are being MAGA-pilledHeavy rain causes another historic flood on North Carolina’s coastSnap’s new AR Spectacles are fun. Too bad they’re not for consumers (yet)Looking for a job? Work at one of these 10 companies with the happiest employeesManage GenAI tools like a smart internThe need to address transparency in content marketing todayShifting housing market: Where home prices are falling right nowTrump will soon be able to sell shares in Truth Social’s parent company. Here’s what’s at stakeHow innovation delivers uncompromising standardsTesla and Volvo drivers using partial automation tech were studied. Here are the resultsLeadership moments that matter: How great leaders are madeBoeing may resort to layoffs, makes immediate cutbacks as strike continuesWhy small businesses and retailers are bracing for a frosty 2024 holiday sales seasonSam’s Club is raising minimum wages and says workers will get faster raises with this new modelThe Brooks Glycerin Max was designed to feel like you’re running on the moonFriends, foes, or frenemies? The dance between government and businessHow companies can rebuild trust in an era of fraud and spamFrom exclusive to inviting: How approachable luxury is transforming hospitalityInnovating the fields: Five tech innovations driving the future of agricultureWill ‘Humanity’s Last Exam’ be able to stump expert-level AI?Putting good ideas into actionPioneering the next era of careIssa Rae’s latest venture is a dazzling new jewelry line with CastOutsourcing vs. in-house: Which is better for your business?Amazon CEO Andy Jassy orders employees back to the office 5 days a week in one of the strictest RTO mandates yetThe battle for AI dominance: Open versus closed approaches in the quest for AGIA rare ‘Super Harvest Blood Moon’ is coming tonight: Here’s when to see it and what it meansInstagram launches ‘teen accounts’ as child safety laws loomStephenson prize for innovation in pancreatic cancer research launched with $150 million gift to City of HopeWhat my immigrant mother taught me about life and leadershipFCIF daily roundup: Here’s what’s happening at the Fast Company Innovation FestivalHalal mortgages are becoming popular in AmericaHow researchers can measure wildfire smoke exposure betterAI can’t understand cultural nuance. This is how leaders can use the right prompts to mitigate riskHow Kamala Harris is making climate action patrioticWhy an ostrich is showing up on MLB batting helmetsHow to work more efficiently, according to a neuroscientist Why this massive rail company believes hydrogen could be the future of train travelSecrets from the CIA, FBI, and Special Forces on how to know if someone is telling the truthHow luxury gyms became the new third placeMenu price increases at McDonald’s, Taco Bell, and other chains are sparking consumer revoltHow milk pricing is making America’s dairy farms disappearHow ‘smell phones’ would work in realityReal Madrid’s $1.9 billion stadium cancels all concerts because the music was too loudThis is the top concern for the majority of women who take parental leave5 LinkedIn tools to make power networking easierThis will be Adobe’s biggest challenge in 2025Michael Keaton is one of many famous actors who changed his name for professional reasons. Why does that SAG rule exist?Here’s what a Fed rate cut this week could mean for your walletMusk’s post about lack of assassination attempts on Biden and Harris is on Secret Service radarEven with a $150 billion valuation, OpenAI is far from a sure betChipotle’s new robot can cut, core, and peel an avocado in 26 secondsWhat is World Liberty Financial? Trump’s new crypto exchange launches tonight. Here’s everything we knowEmployees voted on the worst workplace jargon. Here’s the number-one phrase that annoys your coworkersSpaceX Polaris Dawn crew with tech billionaire returns after first private spacewalkBuffett’s children aren’t sure yet how to donate their father’s fortune‘Anti-woke’ backlash in U.S. won’t stop the sustainable investing movement. Here’s whyMicrosoft’s AI Copilot will now help you make pivot tables and write Python code within ExcelHow Intel lost billions in a failed bid to Sony PlayStationWhy SpaceX suits look so sleek, and NASA’s look so clunkyMastering media interviews: Staying composed under pressureThe three-dimensional framework for GenAI in healthcareTarget ramps up seasonal staffing, will hire nearly 100,000 workersForward Thinking: Meet the real-world innovators in email marketingBuilding trust through authenticity: A fresh approach to client relationships in advertisingBeyond the hype: The hard truth about AI and dataBoeing strike: Why 94% of its union workers rejected a ‘historic’ dealDisney and DirecTV have ended their blackout. Here’s what each side gets, from ESPN streaming to flexible packagesDe-risking supply chains: Mitigating uninsured inventory lossHow techbio is shaking up pharmaWill the Fed cut interest rates fast enough to deliver a ‘soft landing’?How novelty positively impacts your brainThe new oil: Big data, small business. Primed to strike it rich.The confidence factor: It’s up to us to build confidence in transformative technologyDoes my iPhone support iOS 18? Full list of compatible devices and how to download todaySmartphone data can highlight when firms are under SEC investigation—and could expose insider tradingBeyond bedside manner: How physician CEOs get it doneReclaiming watersFigma’s new branding is designed for growth modeHelp! My coworker keeps DMing me political content on SlackGive Google Calendar an instant event-creating upgradeWhy Hyundai is looking outside its own walls to build a bold new futureYour relationships inside and outside of work hinge on micro-interactions. Here’s howHow Home Depot became the go-to shop for viral Halloween decorationsIs AI making it harder for workers to find jobs?Meet the bluetooth speaker of air purifiersCould ‘unbossing’ fix our engagement problem?Generative AI promised limitless creation—instead, it’s all about summarizationIn Appalachia, a new ‘green bank’ could bring solar power and help slash electric billsA small Texas town has been haunted by a noisy Bitcoin mine. Now, a nearby power plant could make things even worseThe election is really stressing out your employees. Here’s how you can help5 great writing tools for busy (and easily distracted) people