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Turkey prices dropped in 2024, but side dish costs are gobbling up the savings

It’s almost time to butter, baste, and brown the turkey. Happily, you probably paid less for it this year than you did last year. A new MoneyGeek report showed that turkey prices the week of...

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Matt Gaetz is dishing out career advice on Cameo

After announcing he would not return to Congress, Matt Gaetz is trying out a new career path: making personalized videos on Cameo. Gaetz, a former Florida representative, joined the celebrity video...

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What to know about the Supreme Court’s latest culture war fight: Transgender...

Dr. Susan Lacy had been caring for transgender patients for several years in Tennessee when, in 2023, everything changed. In the span of a few months, the Republican-governed state banned healthcare...

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Some small business owners are relieved after an overtime-pay rule was blocked

Small business owners have had a mostly positive reaction to a judge’s decision to strike down an overtime rule that would have qualified more workers for overtime pay. On Nov. 15, a federal judge in...

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More best-selling books on Trump may be on the horizon

As she anticipates her estranged uncle’s return to the White House, Mary Trump isn’t expecting any future book to catch on like such first-term tell-alls as Michael Wolff’s million-selling Fire and...

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4 steps for avoiding burnout this holiday season

It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it’s also one of the most stressful. According to a survey by the American Heart Association, 63% of Americans say the holiday season is more...

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What stores are open on Thanksgiving Day 2024? Holiday hours for Walmart,...

Most stores in the U.S. are closed on Thanksgiving Day to give employees the day off to be with family and friends on what could arguably be the most American holiday of the year. Still, a few...

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Here’s how meat alternatives mimic the real thing

When you bite into a juicy hamburger, slice into the perfect medium-rare steak, or gobble down a plateful of chicken nuggets, your senses are most likely responding to the food’s smell, taste,...

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The deliciously imperfect Sriracha Display was made with the real chili...

Sriracha is great on stir fry or pho, but it turns out the condiment can be just as delicious as a font. So learned Andrey Azizov, a designer and musician who recently launched Sriracha Display, a...

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The one word that helped me find career satisfaction

When invited to speak to a group of NASA engineers, I was asked to address just two questions: What was the single factor contributing most to my career satisfaction at Johnson & Johnson? What was...

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RTO doesn’t have to be polarizing

Just when the return to office (RTO) discussions seemed to have subsided, some large employers have come forward with mandates requiring employees to be in the office full-time. This revived the...

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The art of assembling a future-ready team

In the age of intelligence, an organization’s lifeblood is the ability to innovate while delivering a product that matters. But it’s vital we all know that value innovation goes so much further than...

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How 100-person startups are beating corporate giants

Corporate leaders, take note: A 100-person startup is out there, quietly engineering the future of your industry. With unmatched agility and a laser focus on innovation, these disruptors are...

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Airlines redesigned the way you choose your seat—and raked in $12.4 billion...

Want extra legroom on your flight? There’s a fee for that. Care for a window or aisle seat? Pay up. There once was a time when airlines didn’t charge extra for certain seats, but over the past two...

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How to watch the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade live online or on TV,...

Since 1924, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has been entertaining the masses while the turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce are being prepared. On paper, that makes 2024 the centennial year, but...

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Black Friday doesn’t have to be an environmental disaster. These 5 brands are...

Black Friday transforms consumerism into a blood sport. Even before the Thanksgiving meal is over, Americans are scanning brands’ websites for promotions. The day itself is the biggest day of the year...

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How Anthropic’s new protocol could quickly extend AI’s reach

Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week here. Anthropic’s new MCP...

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The Tech Ecosystem Powering Latin America’s Growth

Even for those of us optimistic about Latin America’s (LATAM) business prospects, the path ahead isn’t without challenges. Political tensions persist. Several major economies in the region continue to...

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2025 housing market outlook: a forecast

In 2024, the U.S. was rocked by elections, natural disasters, and sweeping policy shifts. Rarely have so many jugular issues arisen at once. Inevitably this means that major change is on the horizon...

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How to deal with favoritism at work

No one likes to feel overlooked on the job—especially after years of hard work, dedication, and personal investment. While favoritism is a natural human instinct, it’s tricky to navigate its...

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