How Van Jones plans on bringing AI innovation to underrepresented communities
CNN political analyst Van Jones wants to “Make Wakanda real” with his new initiative, the Dream Machine Innovation Lab. When it comes to overlooked communities, Jones believes artificial intelligence...
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Why the DNC is still using a logo designed for Joe Biden
The logo for the 2024 Democratic National Convention was designed in anticipation of President Joe Biden being nominated again, but even with him out of the race, organizers decided to keep it. The...
View ArticleBuying a house just got more complicated. Here’s what you should (and...
If you’re trying to buy a house, the process just got more complicated. In the past, if you saw a listing you liked on Zillow, you could call an agent and quickly set up a showing. Now, before the...
View ArticleCompliance inflation is crushing small businesses
The U.S. is known for being an incredible place to start a business. Every day, entrepreneurs create jobs, contribute to their communities, and foster innovation. And they’re not slowing down. In...
View ArticleThe most loved Taco Bell in America is in Pacifica, California
Theoretically, every Taco Bell should be the same. Practically, they are often not. Differences in franchise management across all fast-food brands can lead to unexpected irregularities in what...
View Article7 things to consider before you start a tough conversation
In any tough conversation, the difference between success and failure often lies in the setup. The ability to communicate effectively, particularly in challenging situations, requires more than just...
View ArticleI lived through the BuzzFeed boom. Here’s what it taught me about startup...
Once upon a time (about 10 years ago), you couldn’t go two clicks across the internet without running into a BuzzFeed article. Or, perhaps, a “listicle.” When I started working at BuzzFeed in 2013,...
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Finally, the Cybertruck can reach its true dystopian potential
While billed as a post-apocalyptic super truck, in reality, the Cybertruck is actually a mess of manufacturing problems that wouldn’t survive a day in truly dire circumstances. But fear not, my dear...
View ArticleWhat Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign can teach us about the challenges...
At the National Association of Black Journalists’ convention, former President Donald Trump told the audience that Vice President Kamala Harris had “turned Black.” He went on to accuse her of “only...
View Article5 steps to turn invisible work and small wins into your next promotion
Let’s imagine a common workplace situation. You work remotely on a team that recently onboarded many new hires. In addition to your primary responsibilities, your days are increasingly filled with...
View ArticleWhen is it OK to slide into someone’s DMs?
There are certain social media rules we can all agree on: Ghosting a conversation is impolite, and replying “k” to a text is the equivalent of a backhand slap (violent, wrong, and rude). But what...
View ArticleWhy Uber is spending millions on this obscure Nevada ballot proposal
In recent months, Uber has quietly pledged millions of dollars in support of a somewhat obscure ballot measure in Nevada. A New York Times report last week revealed that the ridesharing company has...
View ArticleWhy AI makes going to college even more important
Among the hats I wear at the University of Texas is that I serve as vice provost for academic affairs. In that capacity, I have worked closely with a number of teams across the university to think...
View ArticleHeat dome hits Texas, triggering extreme heat alert
A heat dome that has led to nearly 90 consecutive days of triple-digit high temperatures in Phoenix moved into Texas Wednesday, with high temperature records expected to fall by the weekend, according...
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Ford cancels some electric SUVs in favor of hybrid models—but it’s not...
As U.S. carmakers face slowing EV sales, they’re rethinking their electric plans. Ford is the latest company to make this adjustment, announcing Wednesday that it plans to prioritize hybrid...
View ArticleTens of thousands march in Chicago: What to know about the pro-Palestinian...
It’s been a raucous week in Chicago, both inside the Democratic National Convention and outside on the streets. While party delegates and supporters have been rallying around Vice President Kamala...
View ArticleE-commerce sales are soaring. So is corrugated box usage
The latest quarterly e-commerce sales report from the U.S. Department of Commerce shows that online sales are outperforming offline when it comes to the pace of growth. American consumers bought...
View ArticleHow employers and employees can make their 401(k) plans climate-friendly
If you’re worried that your retirement plan might include investments in fossil fuels, here’s what you can do. The first thing you’ll want to do is research what’s in your 401(k). Which stocks and...
View ArticleThe current RTO push is about power—and real estate
Workers overwhelmingly want the option to work from home (at least part time). Meanwhile, the majority of bosses appear to want workers at their desks in the office. Now employers are pressuring...
View ArticleWe calculated the environmental impact of the new Starbucks CEO’s supercommute
Incoming Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol won’t be required to relocate to Seattle, where the coffee chain is headquartered. Instead, he’ll commute more than 1,000 miles from his home in Newport Beach,...
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