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Bentley modernized its logo without pulling a Jaguar

Bentley has updated its emblem for just the fifth time since its founding in 1919, and without breaking hard from 106 years of branding tradition, it still manages to be the most radical redesign in...

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‘There is nothing that Aquaphor will not fix’: The internet is in love with...

Aquaphor has become this summer’s hottest accessory. The no-frills beauty staple—once relegated to the bottom of your bag, the glove box, or a bedside drawer—is now dangling from key chains and...

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How China is leading the humanoid robots race

I’ve worked at the bleeding edge of robotics innovation in the United States for almost my entire professional life. Never before have I seen another country advance so quickly. In the span of the...

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Stella McCartney’s new plant-based sneakers can be composted

If you pick up a pair of the newest sneakers from Stella McCartney, you might notice something unusual: The soles smell like cinnamon.      That’s because they’re dyed with cinnamon waste rather than...

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How to convince your boss that you’re productive working from home

Half of remote workers run errands on the clock, and over a quarter skip full days altogether—so it’s no surprise some bosses have grown wary of their employees working from home.  But that doesn’t...

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Housing market deals emerge as builder inventory hits 2009 levels

Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Speaking to analysts last month, Lennar co-CEO Jon Jaffe affirmed what other giant...

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Why dollar-cost averaging is the smart investing strategy for all us regular...

Typical investment advice either sounds incomprehensible (“The blockchain does the hokeypokey and fiat currency goes the way of the dodo!”) or too simple (“Just get in on the ground floor of the next...

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Pop, soda, or coke? A look at the history behind the soft drink’s many names

With burgers sizzling and classic rock thumping, many Americans revel in summer cookouts—at least until that wayward cousin asks for a “pop” in soda country, or even worse, a “coke” when they actually...

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Employees are crashing out all over TikTok. Here’s why

Work-related stress is on the rise. And to quote Gen Z, who loves some dramatic verbiage, the overwhelm has employees totally “crashing out.” Crashing out can look like having a full blown freak out...

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Macy’s fireworks livestream 2025: How to watch the NYC 4th of July event...

Long before Katy Perry sang the praises of fireworks, the Founding Fathers expressed their enthusiasm for the explosions in the sky now synonymous with Fourth of July celebrations. Retail giant Macy’s...

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Tally lets you design great free surveys in 60 seconds

This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. Subscribe here. Tally is the best free tool for creating surveys....

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What’s open and closed on 4th of July 2025?

Today, Friday, July 4, 2025, is Independence Day. The day, also known as the Fourth of July, celebrates the founding of the United States of America.  Independence Day is one of the 12 federal...

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July 4 food freebies: Get free donuts, shakes, and more at Krispy Kreme,...

Today is Independence Day, and millions of Americans will celebrate the holiday by sitting around the BBQ. But if you’re not one of them—or simply want to nibble on something while the main course is...

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Thinking of buying an EV? Your tax credit window is closing

Buying or leasing an electric vehicle (EV) will no longer come with a federal tax credit. On Thursday, Congress approved legislation, which Trump has called the “big, beautiful bill.” The bill will...

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5 things every startup founder needs to know after the idea

Julia Austin has spent her career as a startup operator, executive coach, educator, investor, and board member. She is on the faculty at Harvard Business School and is faculty cochair of the Arthur...

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Want to move data between Apple and Google Maps? Try this workaround

In June, Google released its newest smartphone operating system, Android 16. The same month, Apple previewed its next smartphone operating system, iOS 26. The new OSes are packed with exciting...

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3% mortgage rates aren’t dead—housing market sees 127% increase in buyers...

Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Some homebuyers are sidestepping 6% and 7% mortgage rates by tapping into assumable...

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‘I am very motivated by frustration’: A Yale creativity expert on how to turn...

When scientist Zorana Ivcevic Pringle first started out in academia as an undergraduate student, she wanted “to study interesting people.” Unfortunately, that’s not a scientific term, and it carries...

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How AI is transforming corporate finance

The role of the CFO is evolving—and fast. In today’s volatile business environment, finance leaders are navigating everything from unpredictable tariffs to tightening regulations and rising...

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How to avoid creating “AI zombies” in your workplace

Zombies have always fascinated me: one favorite is Brad Pitt’s World War Z, a fun movie of the genre with its brain-dead bodies wandering aimlessly through the world looking to feed off the living....

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