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Ikea’s new handmade collection is for cat (and craft) lovers
Ikea is coming out with a collection of baskets, rugs, cushion covers, and other home furnishings designed by artisans in India, Bangladesh, and Jordan. The items are all woven, braided, or...
View ArticleThe most hated KFC in America is at LAX. Our research confirms it
Theoretically, every KFC 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 customers...
View ArticleRemote work does make more time for work-life balance. Here’s the data
There’s no debate that remote work is here to stay, but the question is what shape it takes and how different types of workers are changing the amount of time they work. My new research shows that...
View ArticleWhy we’re failing new managers and how we can set them up for success
Consider Sarah, a star barista at a popular coffee chain. Her lattes were legendary, and she had top-notch rapport with regulars. When a new manager position opened up, Sarah was the obvious choice....
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You’re still shopping on your computer—that will soon change
Companies have been designing the web, apps, and online shopping around mobile-first for nearly a decade, and yet, a slight majority of shopping—52.3%—still happens on desktops, according to a new...
View ArticleWhat the space sector can learn from Amazon and FedEx
Most space mission systems historically have used one spacecraft designed to complete an entire mission independently. Whether it was a weather satellite or a human-crewed module like Apollo, nearly...
View ArticleJackson, Mississippi’s water pipes were a mess for years. Regulators ignored...
This story was originally published by ProPublica and the Mississippi Free Press. Beneath the city of Jackson, Mississippi, is a Rube Goldberg-esque network of pipes that brings water to residents....
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How a derelict train car in Idaho became one of Airbnb’s most interesting...
Isaac French’s journey into the world of restoration began in Idaho, with a dilapidated train car and his father’s determined vision. The project started when his father went to help a neighbor shovel...
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Why the Harris campaign is going all in on ‘Coach Walz’
Tim Walz is a dad. He’s a husband. A Midwesterner who likes to hunt. And a governor. He also happens to be a former high school football coach—and the Harris-Walz campaign is here to remind you of...
View ArticleThought cutting the cord would free you from political ads? Not this election
With just weeks left until voters head to the polls, Democrats are increasingly prioritizing advertising on streaming services over traditional television. Just days before the Democratic National...
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This machine turns rubble from bombed Ukrainian buildings into Lego-like...
In the 30 months since Russia invaded Ukraine, hundreds of thousands of buildings have been destroyed. A new machine will soon begin using some of the rubble to make Lego-like blocks for building new...
View ArticleThe list of Macy’s stores marked for closure in 2024 got bigger. The company...
The future of Macy’s continues to evolve into a story of haves and have-nots. In its second-quarter earnings call this week, the retail giant offered an update on its bifurcated strategy in which it...
View ArticleAs the election nears, anti-AAPI rhetoric is increasing. Here’s how leaders...
As we approach the 2024 election, there are a lot of fundamental issues on the line—one of them being the safety and security of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Further, as a...
View ArticleWill Google’s $250 million deal with California really help journalism?
California has struck a first-in-the-nation agreement that will see local government and large tech companies spend more than $250 million over the next five years to support news organizations across...
View ArticleCanadian rail workers aren’t on strike: They’re locked out of their jobs
Trains from Canada’s two major freight railroads aren’t currently running, with more than 9,000 workers away from their jobs. But don’t call it a rail strike. Unlike a strike, where employees make the...
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Tesla cut down 500,000 trees to build its German gigafactory
Over the past few years, as Tesla built out its gigafactory near Berlin, it cut down around half a million trees. Kayrros, a company that analyzes satellite images using AI, made the calculation....
View ArticleFDA approves new updated COVID-19 vaccines to target KP.2 variant. Here’s...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved new formulations of COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech. These updated vaccines are specifically tailored to target the KP.2 strain,...
View ArticleLego and Nike are teaming up on a big collab that could create some...
Lego and Nike will start producing “co-branded products, content, and experiences starting next year,” according to the companies. It’s unclear exactly what that means, but the potential of merging...
View ArticleGM-owned Cruise and Uber are partnering on self-driving rides
Uber and the GM-owned autonomous vehicle company Cruise are partnering together to bring the robotaxis to the Uber platform, according to a press release. The companies plan to launch the multiyear...
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How the Democrats found a new brand at the DNC
On Monday, Vice President Kamala Harris was an exciting political contender. By Thursday night, ensconced in the liberal bubblewrap of Chicago’s United Center, she felt a lot like the next President....
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