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What is ‘precipitation whiplash’? The new accelerating, climate change weather danger
In recent decades, California residents have experienced a “whiplash” of weather conditions. After a few years of severe drought, heavy rains came in early 2023 that soaked the state...
A rare Frank Lloyd Wright house hits the market
For architecture enthusiasts, a longtime dream may have just come within reach: A Frank Lloyd Wright home just hit the market, and it could be yours for a cool...
We’re learning more about what weight-loss drugs do to the body
We know they can suppress appetite, lower blood sugar, and lead to dramatic weight loss. We also know that they come with side effects, which can include nausea, diarrhea,...
5 books about AI to get you caught up in 2025
The AI landscape is evolving rapidly and it’s important to keep up. No one can afford to stay out of the loop on AI, so here are five new...
Britain’s first ‘space factory’ blasts into orbit on test mission
A British-built manufacturing satellite successfully launched into orbit on its first test mission. Cardiff-based startup Space Forge launched the probe — called ForgeStar-1 — aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-14 rideshare mission...
‘Pawternity’ leave, unlimited ice cream, and more: 5 offbeat company benefits
Employees are in a burnout crisis. A 2023 Mercer report found that 82% of workers were at risk of burnout. Overworked employees say they need time off, work-life balance,...
This battery recycling company is now cleaning up AI data centers
The event marked the launch of the company’s new business line, Redwood Energy, which will initially repurpose (rather than recycle) batteries with years of remaining life to create renewable-powered...
Legacy companies with rich data are transformed by AI
When people think about artificial intelligence, they often picture sleek start-ups or futuristic labs. But what happens when AI meets a company that has been innovating for over 100...
People-first leadership in a performance-driven world
In a world where leadership is often mistakenly understood as a position of control, I’ve found that true impact comes from service—leading not from above, but alongside your team...
Enterprises can’t overlook security when embracing AI
Amara’s Law, coined by the American scientist and futurist Roy Amara, says humans “tend to overestimate the effect of a technology in the short run and underestimate the effect...
‘It’s officially hot commie summer’: Wall Street melts down on social media over Zohran Mamdani’s NYC primary win
As Zohran Mamdani declared victory in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary on Tuesday night, one had to wonder: Has anyone checked on the finance bros? On X,...
3 Ways to encourage AI fluency at work
In my conversations with business leaders around the world, I consistently hear the same phrase to describe what they want to achieve for their workforce: AI fluency. I often...