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Humanoid robot-maker Figure gets funding from OpenAI, Jeff Bezos, Nvidia, and other tech giantsThe billionaire-backed campaign for a new California city is delayed againThe U.S. will investigate Chinese-made ‘smart cars’ over potential national security risksCable and satellite TV networks have become ghosts. Here’s howTexas fires: Burned rangeland can recover quickly, but cattle ranchers will face strugglesThe ultimate guide to getting a job in AIWhy we’re willing to spend more on beauty products than ever beforeThis inspiring story will help activate your inner genius by challenging boundaries‘Horticulturalists of hope’: Laurene Powell Jobs’ Emerson Collective looks to local leaders to bridge dividesHow to find the truth when everyone at work is lyingThis ancient scripture reminds us to not let work define usThis Portland psilocybin clinic is designed to take magic mushroom therapy mainstreamIris Apfel, fashion icon who made her mark across the design world, dies at 102Why this math professor encourages students and friends to play Tetris6 women business owners share the moment they knew they’d ‘made it’Zyn nicotine pouches are trending on TikTok. Anti-tobacco advocates are concerned for teensThis new AI tool promises to build your social media clout—by making X and LinkedIn even more spammyThis emerging program in Chicago is pioneering a more affordable way to improve mental health among migrantsInternational flights are going to be even cheaper in 2024. Here’s whyNew studies reveal what COVID-19 can do to your brainThe true global cost of producing food is $12.7 trillion more than what consumers pay at the checkout counterThis beauty company’s latest goat’s milk product is entirely plant-basedBlack designers on the 6 things companies can do to promote diverse leadershipFeeling drained by work? Setting hard-to-reach goals might help youWhat brands can learn from Christopher Nolan’s enduring crossover appealNo regrets: 5 strategies to get clear about what you want in lifeNew data offers a more accurate picture of lightning strikes across the U.S.7 ways to delegate better and unleash your team’s full potentialHow (and why) to become a better listenerHow the Kroger-Albertsons merger could impact union workers, if it happensWaymo robotaxis are approved for Los Angeles—and more areas around San FranciscoMillennials could become the ‘richest generation in history’: ReportWho is Blackcat, the hacker group that has disrupted UnitedHealth and pharmacies everywhere?How AI will maximize human potential—for those who embrace itBoeing might buy Spirit AeroSystems—its key supplier on the troubled 737 MaxVideo: YouTube Music workers discover they’re laid off while seeking help from Austin City CouncilNYCB in crisis: What the hell is happening with New York Community Bank?The CDC nixes its 5-day COVID isolation rule—treating it more like the fluChicago cuts ties with ShotSpotter’s controversial gunshot-detection tech to look for more proven strategiesSo far, Adidas is standing by soccer star Paul Pogba through his drug ban appealGovernor Gavin Newsom denies tweaking minimum wage law for a wealthy campaign donorHow do I ask for a raise?Apple’s pursuit of perfection has led to product paralysisInside the EPA’s ‘stronger, more durable approach’ postponing standards for natural gas emissions3 reasons DEI programs fail and how you can prevent itThe Willy Wonka experience’s generative AI debacle is just the start of our nightmarish new advertising reality4 steps businesses can take to weather the 2024 election cycleRIP News tab: ‘People don’t come to Facebook for news and political content’‘Best to hunker down where you are.’ Sierra Nevada blizzard expected to dump 10 feet of snowThis company hauls plastic waste from Indonesia’s rivers—and turns it into furnitureIssuing an RFP? Read this firstE-commerce isn’t a hindrance to human sales teams—it’s an amplifierElon Musk claims Sam Altman and OpenAI abandoned their mission in a new lawsuitMouthwash recall: Hydrogen peroxide products sold at Amazon and Whole Foods raise child poisoning fearsBark’s new dog treats look so cute you might forget they’re for dogsTired of tagging? How generative AI will finally deep-six metadataToday’s top business headlines: Duolingo soars, UMG versus TikTok, Best Buy’s turnaround strategyThe MLB uniform fiasco reveals Fanatics’s Achilles’ heel: UbiquityRockstar’s new rebrand is delightfully anti-energy drinkThe largest wildfire in Texas’s history kills thousands of cattle and will spark euthanizationsNomi’s chatbots want to be your friends, mentors . . . and loversOpenAI’s Sora isn’t even here yet, and it’s already rattling Hollywood. Maybe it shouldn’t beTribes from Alaska to Wisconsin will get millions of dollars for clean energy projects. Here’s how they’ll roll outWhat other companies can learn from Wendy’s dynamic pricing debacleMarvin’s new automated windows are a big-ticket addition to your smart home6 mistakes leaders make that degrade trust‘I knew we were responsible.’ Why this CEO openly discusses menopause at workThe climate crisis is heating up activism. Here’s whyThese charming illustrations turn Paris into a giant Olympic playgroundIn the 2024 election, climate is on the ballot—and not just when it comes to Biden vs. TrumpWhy you should send a cover letter every time you apply for a job—even if it’s not required4 ways to improve your memory, according to a neuroscientistThis Dutch startup has a plan to help save Arctic sea ice‘Design for demise’ satellite strategy has left ozone-depleting substances in the stratosphereThe FAA’s space chief talks mission authorization, the SpaceX StarshipVoting machines are costly, black-boxed, and divisive. Some towns are trying something elseDuolingo says generative AI is paying off as its stock price nears record highsWhat’s driving the flood of layoffs in the video game industry?E-bike batteries started 267 fires in New York City last year. These swapping stations are designed to helpThis is how to support Black employees beyond Black History MonthHow to feel confident when talking to powerful peopleMany of the same problems of AI’s earlier iterations are still present todayDoes Reddit want to be a meme stock?How to apply the Chiefs ‘championship DNA’ to the boardroomWhat’s the ROI of Generative AI?Why this tiny medical device could point to the future of digital healthGood news: Your fast-food wrappers no longer contain ‘forever chemicals’Flash forward: The need for AI storage and security in 2024Dubai hosted a jet suit race—setting its sights on the sky‘It smelled like burnt plastic’: Wildfires ruin billions of dollars of wine each year. Here’s how vineyards are adaptingIn 2024, advanced vehicles are the definitive consumer technologyWhen innovation results in products that are hard to use: A critical lesson for business leadersLeap Day 2024 freebies and deals: Chipotle, Krispy Kreme, and Wendy’s want you to enjoy the extended FebruaryVenus Williams launches an AI interior design platform called PalazzoUnlocking growth: Rethinking internal recruiting strategiesWhere are the Texas fires today? These maps let you track wildfires smothering parts of the state in smokeAlexa von Tobel and Penny Pritzker’s Inspired Capital closes its 3rd fund in 5 yearsHow space exploration boosts the global economy‘I didn’t think we’d get out of it.’ Largest wildfire in Texas history fed by powerful winds threatens small townsHow does leap day impact the economy and your workplace accounting?The ‘great wealth transfer’ might benefit women more than men, which has big implications for societyHerman Miller is selling vintage posters, and we want to buy all of themWhy your RTO strategy might be neglecting neurodiverse workersToday’s top business headlines: Bitcoin soars, Beyond Meat kills jerky, and Wendy’s walks back that ‘surge pricing’ planBye, beige. Ikea’s new collection is all about unexpected color combosIt’s time to talk about our declining population and its impact on the workforceThis fancy food waste bin from Nest’s cofounder just got a major upgrade100 cities and states are launching e-bike incentive programs. More should follow their leadScience explains your place in the multiverseHow to thrive under stress, according to a former Navy SEAL and FBI AgentThis London startup is making leather bags out of beerCan emotional intelligence help with the rising mental health crisis at work?Dying malls are everywhere. This Georgia town came up with an unusual way to save theirsHere’s what could happen to fertility benefits in the wake of Alabama’s IVF rulingWhy Northern California towns are banning new gas stationsViolent crime is rising in Washington, D.C. But the city is blatantly ignoring the root causeWorkers fear for their future—and that’s a huge problem for employer brandingBecome an AI expert with these free online coursesWhy the infant formula shortage is still a concernParamount’s quarterly revenue misses estimates as weak ad market offsets streaming gainsUniversal Music CEO doubles down on standoff with TikTokEye health warning: Stop using these 4 unsafe ointments sold by Walmart and CVS, says FDABitcoin ‘halving’ explained: BTC price nears record high at $63,000 ahead of landmark eventWhy Microsoft’s stake in buzzy AI lab Mistral is raising eyebrows in the EUTech layoffs update this week: Sony, Bumble, Expedia, and (maybe) Apple cut jobsBattery recycling can boost EV sales in the United StatesThe Russia-Ukraine War has caused a staggering amount of cultural destructionBeyond Meat stock price skyrockets after it announces a major cost-cutting planChatbots are generating false and misleading information about U.S. electionsWendy’s says its CEO didn’t mean ‘surge pricing’ when he talked about digital menusRelevant answers in an instant: Revolutionizing customer service with Gen AIHow AI is transforming the next wave of PCsEPA supplies Superfund program with billion-dollar cash infusionAI is eating the world. Grab a seat at the tableWeather whiplash spans the U.S. this week. Here are the numbersWalmart may owe you money if you bought weighted groceries at one of its storesThe future of SaaS: Leveraging payment monetization for growthDesk workers increased their AI usage by 24% last quarter, according to SlackSmokehouse Creek Fire briefly shut down Texas nuclear weapons facilityRobinhood launches a retirement plan for gig workersStrategic acquisition catapults information management leader to a new era of growth5 cybersecurity trends to watch out for in 2024Don’t fear the new: Taking calculated risks in advertisingDo I really need to send a thank-you note after an interview?5 lessons I’ve learned navigating the ever-evolving landscape of food trendsMeet Kagi, a Google search alternative worth paying forToday’s top business headlines: Wendy’s surge pricing, the EU takes on Microsoft, and a potential business closure rocks San Francisco3 tips to prevent ‘skill erosion’ from AIFarmers worldwide are using ancient practices to battle climate change. The political context mattersWhy this design agency is embracing a ‘seasonal brand identity’9 stunning architectural projects that show what’s possible with existing buildingsThis is the best-kept secret to productivityIs it possible to recycle the giant magnets inside wind turbines? These scientists have some ideasTry these 3 influence-building exercises to forge more powerful alliances at workThese 3 tricks can help you turn challenges into motivationWarren Buffett just closed out his big housing market bet. But why?Death threats, abuse, and stalking: How toxic behavior is making local politicians flee public officeA former Seattle Seahawks player designed this gorgeous $400 lampHow this snack company employs Afghan women in the midst of the Taliban crackdownNew email rules from Google and Yahoo will change your inbox (and your communication strategy)Researchers discover what makes a political ad truly persuasiveThis Stanford engineer just designed a better, more comfortable earringInside Singapore’s cutting-edge system that collects rainwater, treats sewage, and desalinates seawaterIkea’s creative director thinks we’re designing for the wrong problems4 ways business schools can prepare students to work in an AI-fueled future10 dinners to help you reduce your climate impact in the kitchen‘I might as well be driving a UFO’: Cybertruck owners say their EVs are leaving people in awe—or really pissed offHow to follow your instincts when designing brandsWarner Bros. Discovery reportedly halts merger talks with Paramount Global. So what happens now?The gross reason Family Dollar’s Arkansas warehouse earned the largest-ever food-safety fine of $42 millionMacy’s will add 150 locations to its list of closing stores as sales declineUnder Elon Musk, X is denying API access to academics who study misinformationToyota is recalling 381,000 Tacoma trucks that are at risk of crashingRent-to-own appliance king Aaron’s Company’s stock plunges on big earnings missCan Loft Dynamics’ VR Flight Simulator help solve America’s pilot shortage?Consumer feelings about the economy have soured over a possible recessionWhy Essence just revived its 50-year-old logoHow to run your business when the only constant is changeWendy’s wants to bring Uber-like surge pricing to your burgers as it tests AI-powered menusKlarna says its AI assistant does the work of 700 people after it laid off 700 peopleI worked with an AI productivity coach and mostly just found it annoyingPressure building for legislative bans on students’ cellphone use at schoolAuthenticity unleashed: How brands can win in the AI eraHow to survive a toxic workplace cultureMicrosoft’s deal with Mistral AI raises flag in European UnionThink you don’t need work friends? Maybe reconsiderHow strategic agility can help you lead the dynamic digital curveHow Gap’s latest ad campaign starring Tyla signals the brand’s new strategy under CEO Richard DicksonResearchers are developing a lifelike robotic swarm that adapts to environmentsOutsourcing effectively in 2024 and beyondConsumers are fighting back against ‘greedflation’ at grocery storesHow to ask in a job interview if a company is going to have layoffsToday’s top business headlines: Microsoft’s new AI partner, AT&T’s outage fallout, Amazon’s blue-chip stockThe confusing new LA Clippers logo is what happens when logos try to do too muchA new TikTok meme has workers venting their corporate frustrationsAlabama’s IVF ruling is the latest challenge for women’s health-tech startups in the post-‘Roe’ eraA LinkedIn career expert explains the secret to network more effectively on the platformThis is what it would look like if Nike made a home-renovation commercialThis fabric recycling company was going to change fashion. Why did it suddenly go bankrupt?5 DEI experts on what books you should read to be a better leaderEasy exercises from Stanford’s humor course can immediately level-up your leadershipRedfin: Boomers aging in place are ‘the driving force’ doubling homeowner tenure and keeping housing inventory turnover lowWhat one longtime design editor learned about the power of transferrable skillsThis small wooden cube is actually a satellite that’s being sent to spaceCalifornia’s billionaire-funded city could now include a train4 strategies leaders can use to adapt to changeWhat to do if you feel like you’re on autopilot at workIsrael’s campaign in Gaza is fueling demands to make ‘ecocide’ an international crimeHow (and why) you should let go of pet peevesJ. Crew wants to turn your old swimsuits into new onesOregon’s housing crisis is so bad that lawmakers may change the state’s historic land-use lawWhy Floorp has become the browser of my dreamsWhat’s at stake for Big Tech in the Supreme Court’s landmark social media casesFTC, states sue to block the largest grocery merger in U.S. history between Kroger and AlbertsonsMicrosoft partners with Mistral AI to expand beyond OpenAIDoes Disney need a CTO?How home prices vary across the country, as told by 6 interactive mapsA new rule could help empower workers during safety inspectionsDeath Valley is one of the driest places on Earth. This year, it has become a lakeThe Change Healthcare cyberattack is still impacting pharmacies. It’s a bigger deal than you thinkWhat does brand purpose really mean in 2024? 20 of the world’s top CMOs on how they answer that questionWhy this convenience-store logo is causing such anger from Kansas City Royals fansAmazon in, Walgreens out at Dow JonesModern business needs AI, but AI needs youGoDaddy launches a suite of AI tools for small businessesHuman touch in the digital age: How to maintain personal connections in real estateThe 2024 total solar eclipse is coming, but you won’t be able to find ‘NASA-approved’ glassesAT&T will credit you $5 if your network was downTakeaways from my first year leading a customer advisory board2 key questions to ask as you start your AI + location intelligence journeyHow to deal with 4 types of bad bosses (or tell if you are one)Why we don’t have to hate our jobsToday’s top business headlines: Florida social media bill, SEC disclosure requirements, and Hyundai air taxisWhy is Walmart’s stock price so ‘low’ today? Don’t worry. It just splitWhy brands need to innovate to stay relevantCEO lessons from this 110-year-old family businessWhy McDonald’s just flipped its golden arches upside downIs journalism school unethical at a time of mass layoffs?5 ways leaders can help employees integrate self-care into the workdayThis new battery material could fix EVs’ major problems—including helping them work in the coldMillennial and Gen Z employees admit to being distracted at work because of financial worry. This could save themJoel Castón was incarcerated for 27 years. Then he won a seat on D.C.’s Sentencing CommissionA CEO explains why companies like Apple, Google, and Microsoft are researching worker health and wellness3 application hacks that recruiters see right throughYour next job interview could be with a botWhy less air pollution is leading to more disastrous floodingWhat CEOs can learn from Disney’s proxy fight with activist investor Nelson PeltzCamo is a great tool to spruce up your Zoom meetingsFrom AOL to AI, Kara Swisher has seen it all. Now, she’s told her story