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Jobless claims rise and private employers slow down hiring in August
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, while hiring by private…
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How to make sure you see Fast Company articles first on Google
If you’re a regular Fast Company reader, you may come check the site when you want news, or follow us on social media. But when you’re…
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Trump’s dinner with tech CEOs at the White House won’t include Musk
President Donald Trump will host a high-powered list of tech CEOs for a dinner at the White House on Thursday night. The guest list is set…
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Trump’s Fed pick gets blasted for planning to stay at the White House
Stephen Miran, President Donald Trump’s pick to join the Federal Reserve board, said Thursday that he would remain a White House employee…
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Former Conservative minister Nadine Dorries defects to Reform UK
Former Conservative minister Nadine Dorries has defected to Reform UK. Speaking to the Daily Mail, the ex-MP for Mid-Bedfordshire said:…
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If Trump’s tariffs are thrown out, companies could be refunded billions
President Donald Trump likes to boast about how much money the U.S. Treasury is raking in from the massive taxes—tariffs—he’s slapped this…
Business
Why your daily coffee is suddenly so expensive
Prepare to pay (even) more for your daily cup of joe: Coffee prices have spiked in recent months, primarily because of global supply…
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One killed and at least six injured in mass stabbing in Manitoba
Canadian police say one person has died and at least six were injured in a mass stabbing attack in a First Nations community in the…
Business
Spirit Airlines is canceling all routes to 12 major cities after bankruptcy. See the full list here
Spirit Airlines said it is ending service to a dozen U.S. cities, a week after filing for bankruptcy for a second time in less than a…
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Starmer refuses to say if he will sack Rayner if she broke rules
Chris MasonPolitical editor, Kate WhannelPolitical reporter and Billy KenberPolitics investigation correspondent Watch: BBC's Chris Mason…
Business
Imagining the future of banking with agentic AI
Adapting to new and emerging technologies like agentic AI is essential for an organization’s survival, says Murli Buluswar, head of US…
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U.S. Open trophy replicas have been smaller for women champs than men. Not anymore
Coco Gauff was surprised at how much tinier the replica trophy she got to keep after winning this year’s French Open was than the trophy…
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Trump blamed AI for a viral video. Has AI become his new ‘fake news’?
Artificial intelligence, apparently, is the new “fake news.” Blaming AI is an increasingly popular strategy for politicians seeking to…
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Graham Linehan goes on trial over alleged harassment of trans woman
Ian YoungsCulture reporter and Sam HarrisonBBC News Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has gone on trial in London on charges of…
Business
How AI is starting to reshape the workforce
Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to…
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Ford Motor Company announces rebrand, new logo for its motorsports program
Ford Motor Company is rebranding its motorsports program to Ford Racing. The rebrand and new logo were announced Thursday in a letter to…
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Why hundreds of beaches are telling swimmers to stay out of the water
Beach season is almost is our rear view, but a number of beaches across the U.S. are closing a little early this year. The reason? High…
Fashion
Legendary Italian designer Giorgio Armani dies
Annabel RackhamCulture reporter The Italian fashion designer and billionaire brand owner Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91. He was…
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Nike has a new slogan, and it’s coming for Gen Z’s cringe culture
Ever since 1988, when Walt Stack ran across the Golden Gate Bridge in Nike’s first commercial, “Just Do It” has been the tagline and…
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Surgeon Neil Hopper admits fraud over amputation of own legs
Jonathan MorrisBBC News, South West and Tamsin MelvilleBBC News, Cornwall An NHS vascular surgeon who had his own legs removed has…
Business
Most small business owners have no clue if their marketing is working. That isn’t stopping them from spending more on it
Small businesses are committing more money to marketing this year than last, but surprisingly few have any confidence that their…
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Lisbon funicular cable crash: Who are the victims?
Portugal is in mourning after 16 people died and some 20 more were injured when Lisbon's famous funicular cable railway derailed on…
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The Download: unnerving AI avatars, and Trump’s climate gift to China
—Rhiannon Williams Earlier this summer, I visited the AI company Synthesia to give it what it needed to create a hyperrealistic…
Business
Thousands of Lloyds staff deemed to be underperforming face axe
The jobs of thousands of Lloyds Banking Group staff are at risk as part of a performance shake-up at the financial firm. The banking group…