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You’re banned from blocking Trump’s face on your national park pass—but there’s a work-around
The 2026 national park pass features a portrait of Donald Trump’s face, and the Department of the Interior (DOI) has threatened to penalize anyone who tries to cover it...
Worried about retirement? Consider a die with zero plan
My grandmother never realized she was practicing a die with zero philosophy.  She liked to give generous presents to her children and grandchildren on birthdays, gift-giving occasions—and whenever the...
ChatGPT to test ads in U.S. as OpenAI redefines AI monetization
OpenAI’s decision to introduce advertisements inside ChatGPT for free users and its new $8 “Go” tier is already shaping up to be one of the most consequential pivots in...
You probably shouldn’t click that email ‘unsubscribe’ link. Here’s what to do instead
There are few things in the digital world as annoying as spam emails. They flood our inbox after our email address is sold by a data broker, shared with...
What we can learn about U.S. disaster response—a year after the LA wildfires
One year on from the catastrophic LA wildfires, journalist, author, and MS NOW correspondent Jacob Soboroff examines what the fires reveal about America’s growing age of disaster. Drawing from...
Do you have these 5 emotional intelligence traits that are key for building trust?
In today’s rapidly changing work environment, developing trust among team members is crucial for success. Yet, many organizations struggle to foster an atmosphere of collaboration and understanding, often resulting...
FDA commissioner’s drug review plan sparks alarm across the agency
The Food and Drug Administration commissioner’s effort to drastically shorten the review of drugs favored by President Donald Trump’s administration is causing alarm across the agency, stoking worries that the plan may run afoul...
Trump threatens tariffs for countries if they oppose U.S. control of Greenland
U.S. President Donald Trump suggested Friday that he may punish countries with tariffs if they don’t back the U.S. controlling Greenland, a message that came as a bipartisan Congressional delegation...
Do you use ChatGPT’s free version? It now has a major catch
OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, said on Friday it will start including ads for those who use the app for free, or have the cheapest subscription, ChatGPT Go. In...
Wall Street holds near records amid rising geopolitical tensions
Stocks wavered in afternoon trading on Wall Street Friday as the first week of corporate earnings season closes out with markets trading near record levels. The S&P 500 rose...
The northern lights could be visible in more than a dozen U.S. states this weekend
The northern lights could light up the skies above several U.S. states this weekend. The aurora borealis will be visible January 16 and 17 over North America, and most...
Meet the Sam’s Club CEO tasked with taking on Costco
Meet the new CEO of Sam’s Club: Latriece Watkins. As you’ll hear from my interview with Watkins on the January 15 episode of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies podcast,...