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Trump admin appeals judge’s order requiring full SNAP benefits
The Trump administration isn’t backing down from its refusal to fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—even after being ordered to by a judge on Thursday. The federal government...
Wendy’s to close hundreds of locations: List of fast-food casualties in 2025 grows longer
Wendy’s announced plans to close a “mid-single-digit percentage” of its underperforming U.S. store locations, or 200 to 350 of some 6,000 locations, during its quarterly earnings call on Friday....
The understandable “ick” of AI-assisted dating
As artificial intelligence enters its dating era, it has taken on an increasing number of roles: cupid, wingman, even romantic interest. Where once people’s biggest concern was being unfortunately...
Disney’s startup accelerator is about more than accelerating startups
Hello again, and thank you for reading Fast Company’s Plugged In. In 2013, David Min came to Disney CEO Bob Iger with a big idea. Min, a founding partner...
Data in this study shows a worrisome link between declining union membership and U.S. drug overdoses
When fewer people belong to unions and unions have less power, the impact goes beyond wages and job security. Those changes can hurt public health and make people more...
Quantum computing jolted by DARPA decision on most viable companies
Quantum computing insiders, investors, and skeptics have been waiting on an announcement from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) that has enormous implications for the future of the...
How Trump is trying to convince skeptical voters that he can deliver on affordability
President Donald Trump is adjusting his messaging strategy to win over voters who are worried about the cost of living with plans to emphasize new tax breaks and show...
TSLA stock price: Elon Musk got his $1 trillion pay package. Here’s how Tesla investors are reacting
Yesterday, Tesla, Inc. (Nasdaq: TSLA) shareholders overwhelmingly approved the controversial and historic pay package deal for the electric vehicle maker’s CEO, Elon Musk. That package is worth up to...
Upskilling won’t fix the gender gap—but mentorship might
The headlines are clear: AI is disrupting entry-level jobs across industries, including consulting and professional services. There’s just one problem. Eliminating these roles overlooks a critical business need—your pipeline...
How Mamdani could push a bold redesign of New York’s streets
When he takes office next year, Zohran Mamdani will be the first mayor of New York City in decades not to own a car. Mamdani—who bikes and rides public...
