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Why you should kill the standing one-on-one meeting
By noon on a recent Tuesday, my calendar had already decided what kind of manager I would be. Back-to-back 1:1 meetings until the end of the day. Nothing was...
What Hollywood’s next potential merger means for streaming
One of Hollywood’s crown jewels is on the block: WarnerBros. Discovery, the parent company of HBO, CNN, and major movie franchises like Harry Potter and the D.C. universe, officially...
Social Security payments will see these 3 changes in 2026: What to know about updates to benefits
The rules for collecting Social Security are changing in 2026. Two of the most important things to know if you’re collecting benefits: Your monthly check payments will increase, and...
What does “AI native” even mean?
This week, news reports revealed that Meta would be cutting hundreds of jobs in its AI division. The layoffs will impact employees who work on AI products, research, and...
Here are over 20 kid tools for higher-quality screen time
This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. Subscribe here.Not everything creative needs a prompt. The web is...
Toss these 3 Coca-Cola sodas right now—they could be contaminated with metal. Here’s which products to avoid
Three different Coca-Cola sodas are being recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a result of the “potential presence of foreign material (metal) in the product.” Coca-Cola...
Shohei Ohtani has a shot at history in the 2025 World Series. Here’s how
It’s time to crown the champion of America’s pastime—even if a Canadian team earned its way into the battle. The first pitch of the 2025 World Series will be...
Becoming a U.S. citizen just became harder: How the new civics test questions differ from the old ones
The Trump administration is deliberately pulling up the welcome mat for people seeking legal status in the United States.   This Monday, the federal government rolled out a new civics...
Southwest’s new cabin design has more legroom—for some people
This month, Southwest Airlines unveiled a new cabin design that’s already rolling out in new planes across its fleet. It includes slimmer seats, updated amenities, and lots and lots...
Baristas are rallying at Starbucks stores across the country this weekend. Here’s why
Union Starbucks workers are voting to authorize a strike for better pay and hours, threatening to disrupt pumpkin spice latte season at dozens of stores nationwide. Starbucks Workers United,...
What to know about China’s 5-year plan to achieve tech self-reliance
China‘s leaders are vowing to reduce reliance on foreign advanced technology and spur stronger domestic demand as it weathers “high winds” amid elevated trade tensions with the U.S. An...
Oreo-maker Mondelez will use a new generative AI tool on marketing ads next year
Snack maker Mondelez is using a new generative AI tool to cut costs for the production of marketing content by 30% to 50%, a senior executive told Reuters. The...