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What to know about Melania Trump’s controversial documentary that just premiered at the Kennedy Center
Melania Trump is capping her first year back as first lady with the global release of a documentary she produced about the 20 days leading up to husband Donald...
Apple buys “Silent Speech” AI startup for $2B, because talking is so 2025
Apple confirmed this week that it has acquired Israeli AI startup Q.ai in a deal valued at close to $2 billion, making it one of the company’s largest acquisitions...
The Download: US immigration agencies’ AI videos, and inside the Vitalism movement
The news: The US Department of Homeland Security is using AI video generators from Google and Adobe to make and edit content shared with the public, a new document...
Saks Off 5th and Last Call stores are closing soon: See the full list of doomed locations across 18 states
Saks Global, owner of luxury retail chains Saks 5th Avenue and Neiman Marcus, has announced the closure of most of its discount outlet stores, Saks Off 5th and Last...
Baby Boomers are retiring early. Gen Z wants to quit. Here are the real reasons why
From the outside, it looks like a generational standoff. Baby boomers are retiring earlier than expected, frustrated by workplace change, technology shifts, and growing tension with younger colleagues. At...
Deice responsibly: Why you shouldn’t oversalt your driveway or sidewalk (and what to do instead)
Snow has returned to the Philadelphia region, and along with it, the white residues on streets and sidewalks that result from the overapplication of deicers such as sodium chloride,...
How the sometimes-weird world of lifespan extension is gaining influence
My reporting has also made me realize that the current interest in longevity reaches beyond social media influencers and wellness centers. Longevity clinics are growing in number, and there’s been...
Should you eat snow cream? Opinions differ on the social-media-fueled winter confection
A major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow to parts of the East Coast this weekend. Amid freezing temperatures, many will be hunkering down and sipping hot...
The surprising reason why women are using AI less often than men
A decade ago, when Claire Burgi moved to New York City, she decided to cut meat out of her diet. The 33-year-old actor and audiobook narrator, who lives in...
These three toxic power moves kill meetings
Meetings are breeding grounds for three highly toxic power moves: AMPLIFICATION: The boss speaks, and suddenly it’s gospel. People start self-censoring, sugarcoating bad news, and swallowing their dissenting opinions....
U.S. population growth is slowing because of declining immigration. What does it mean for the workforce?
The U.S.’s population growth is slowing as immigration has declined amid President Donald Trump’s deportation push and stricter border policies. According to new Census Bureau data, the drop-off is...
