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Just 7% of small-business owners say the child care crisis is a critical problem. Here’s why
Child care costs are growing. Access is declining. But small businesses aren’t too concerned about the impact on business. The National Federation of Independent Business recently released its quadrennial...
From Figma’s IPO surge to SNAP cuts: 10 business stories that defined the week
From Wall Street to Main Street, this week was packed with major business moves. There were big market debuts, tough earnings reports, and updates that show how quickly some...
Hasbro is entering the romantasy universe with a ‘Fourth Wing’ board game
Romantasy has already taken over TikTok, bookstores, and Kindles far and wide. Next, it’s conquering board games. Hasbro announced that it’s struck a “multi-program” deal with Rebecca Yarros and...
6 tips for managing out-of-control medical bills
Several years ago, I received a bad medical bill: $150 for an in-network doctor’s appointment that my health insurance was supposed to cover with a $30 co-pay. After multiple...
Ralph Lauren’s gorgeous new campaign is fashion advertising done right
In Ralph Lauren’s latest campaign, Black men, women, and children wear the brand’s traditionally preppy clothes against idyllic coastal backdrops. The collection isn’t just some sort of woke fantasy...
Is Apple getting ready to launch a PlayStation and Xbox competitor?
The Apple TV is probably my favorite device that Apple makes. While the Apple TV app is in dire need of some basic improvements, the hardware box itself is...
This free Adobe tool offers Photoshop-strength background removal
Sometimes, the simplest photo feats are the most satisfying of all. Me? I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve needed to remove the background from an image...
How the International Space Station recycles water
When you’re on a camping trip, you might have to pack your own food and maybe something to filter or treat water that you find. But imagine your campsite...
In uncertain times purpose-driven brands have the winning edge
Whether you’re sitting at your desk at work or shopping at the grocery store, you can feel it: the shared sense of uncertainty in the air. Economic indicators are...
Corporation for Public Broadcasting will close, putting public TV and radio at risk
Federal funding cuts have claimed their latest victim. On Friday, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced that it will wind down operations in light of a fatal federal funding...
