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Why are some leaders more trustworthy than others? Here’s how to tell
Trust is the essence of collaboration: as Yuval Harari eloquently noted, we as a species would not exist if it weren’t for our superior ability to collaborate so effectively—and...
Trump receives royal welcome in Japan, the latest stop on a 5-day trip in Asia
U.S. President Donald Trump received a royal welcome on Monday in Japan, the latest leg of a five-day Asia trip which he hopes to cap with an agreement on...
Gen X spends more money in stores and online than other generations. Why don’t retailers notice?
Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980, grew up with MTV and empty houses, earning them the name “latchkey kids.” The first generation who logged onto AOL Instant Messenger...
Ledger’s new hardware wallet now comes with enviable Susan Kare icons
I have never had any interest in getting a hardware wallet like the new Ledger Nano Gen 5. But talking with Susan Kare—the designer of the original Apple Macintosh...
Why 40% of U.S. homeowners have no mortgage—and the number keeps growing
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. According to ResiClub’s analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau’s new annual data, 40.3% of U.S. owner-occupied housing units...
Transportation secretary warns California could lose $160 million in funding. Here’s why
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Sunday that he is about make good on a threat to revoke millions in federal funds for California because he says the state...
Newsome 2028? California’s governor reveals he’ll consider a presidential run
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a leading Democratic critic of President Donald Trump, says he will consider running for the White House in 2028 after the midterm elections next year.Asked...
The Download: what to make of OpenAI’s Atlas browser, and how to make climate progress
Inside Clear’s ambitions to manage your identity beyond the airportClear Secure is the most visible biometric identity company in the United States. Best known for its line-jumping service in...
Air traffic controller shortage still causing ground stops and delays at these U.S. airports
Flights departing for Los Angeles International Airport were halted briefly due to a staffing shortage at a Southern California air traffic facility, the Federal Aviation Administration said Sunday, when...
This influential philanthropy has an expiration date
Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations...
How to lead when you can’t see the future
Leaders are praised for “seeing around corners” and told to “skate to where the puck is going.” But what if you can’t even see your own feet, let alone...
How Hanna Andersson’s resale site is boosting its business
In 1995, the kids’ brand Hanna Andersson debuted matching family pajamas, kick-starting a trend. Three decades later, it’s become a tradition in many families to buy PJs emblazoned with...