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How Trump’s garbage truck stunt became a dumpster fire online

Political fortunes can change swiftly, especially at the bitter end of a contentious election. One day, a candidate might be at the top of the heap; the next, they’re down in the dumps. Even so, the...

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The ultimate guide to navigating a multigenerational workplace

Much has been said about the challenges and opportunities having four generations (boomers, Gen X, millennials, and Gen Z) in the workplace, but while generational workplace dynamics may seem new, but...

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Marketers in a dying internet: Why the only option is a return to simplicity

There’s a famous saying: “On the Internet, nobody knows you’re a dog.” The quote—taken from a New Yorker cartoon published in, if you can believe it, 1993—made a simple point about the anonymity...

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Wendy’s is closing 140 ‘outdated’ restaurants in 2024, but there’s a silver...

If you’re a fan of Wendy’s, the company announced some bad news when reporting its third-quarter 2024 financial results yesterday: The burger chain will close around 140 stores by the end of the year....

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How AI models, including Facebook’s, are spreading election misinformation in...

With just days before the presidential election, Latino voters are facing a barrage of targeted ads in Spanish and a new source of political messaging in the artificial intelligence age: chatbots...

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Native Americans in swing state Arizona face these hurdles to voting

When Jennifer Juan went to cast her ballot in Arizona’s state primary in July, she spent an hour rifling through documents to convince poll workers she should be allowed to vote. It’s a common problem...

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I’m a millennial who attended ZCon, a conference for Gen Z creators and...

A quick Google search will show you exactly what the online world thinks of Gen Z: Journalists and brands alike have reduced an entire generation to a monolithic Brat-obsessed, work-avoidant, demure,...

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Pentagon audit reveals eye-watering amount Boeing overcharged the Air Force...

Boeing overcharged the Air Force nearly $1 million for spare parts on C-17 cargo planes, including an 8,000% markup for simple lavatory soap dispensers, according to the Pentagon’s inspector...

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‘Level of threat has increased exponentially’: How voting machine staff are...

Staff at U.S. voting machine companies have removed public information about themselves from the internet and have made contingency plans with local law enforcement ahead of the 2024 election, after...

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Is the new dating app Cheers the future of dating?

A new dating app called Cheers is designed to allow your friends to set you up on dates with their friends. Launched last month as a New York City-focused, invite-only platform and focused for now on...

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Amazon’s health business is coming into focus

In November 2021, Neil Lindsay was named to head Amazon’s health business. It wasn’t because of his medical expertise. He didn’t have any. “The reason I’m in this job is because I know how to build...

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Former Disney employee arrested for hacking servers, manipulating food menus

A former worker hacked servers at Walt Disney World after being fired in order to manipulate computer menus by changing prices, adding profanities and altering notifications to wrongly declare some...

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How AI helped Apple sell $46 billion worth of iPhones

Apple snapped out of a recent iPhone sales slump during its summer quarter, an early sign that its recent efforts to revive demand for its marquee product with an infusion of artificial intelligence...

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Are Florida’s devastating hurricanes enough to make residents move out of state?

The news rippled through Treasure Island, Florida, almost like a third storm: The mayor planned to move off the barrier island a month after Hurricane Helene flooded tens of thousands of homes along...

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Both Harris and Trump support raising the child tax credit. Who would qualify?

Never before in a presidential election cycle has there been so much discussion of the child tax credit—a tool many Democrats and Republicans have endorsed as a way to lift children and young families...

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Amazon turns to everyday essentials to compete with Temu and Shein

Amazon‘s push to offer more everyday essentials like toothpaste is hurting its average selling prices, but it is also a guard against rivals such as Temu and Shein that offer rock bottom prices on...

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Tech layoffs continue in October 2024 as Dropbox, Tidal, Meta, and other...

A number of big-name tech companies continued to make job cuts in the month that just ended. October saw job losses in the thousands at some of the industry’s biggest players, according to job site...

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Why Coke and Dr Pepper are outselling Starbucks and Big Macs

Amid rising inflation, Coca-Cola and Dr Pepper are seeing a surge in popularity as go-to choices for consumers seeking more budget-friendly indulgences, outperforming the likes of Starbucks coffee,...

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Climate change is likely cause of extreme downpours in Spain, scientists say

Human-caused climate change made Spain’s rainfall about 12% heavier and doubled the likelihood of a storm as intense as this week’s deluge of Valencia, according to a rapid but partial analysis...

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Law Roach’s School of Style has a fresh take on trendsetting

In March 2023, celebrity stylist Law Roach shocked the fashion world with his Instagram retirement announcement, stepping back from his role in celebrity styling. Known for styling stars like Zendaya...

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