What you need to know about brain-training games
Some 2.3 million U.S. adults over 65—more than 4%—have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain amount of cognitive decline is normal as age sets in. And whether it’s due to...
View ArticleHow Charli XCX’s and Troye Sivan’s Sweat tour turned sold-out arenas into...
Unsurprisingly to anyone who was online this year, one of the most repeated names when the Grammy nominations were announced last week was Charli XCX, whose album, brat, earned seven nods. The...
View ArticleTrump’s new DOGE task force is tailor-made to benefit Elon Musk’s businesses
On Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump named Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy as cochairs of a new Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. This appointment allows Musk the opportunity to...
View ArticleYour brain doesn’t have to decline as you get older. Debunking myths about aging
Debra Whitman is an economist and expert on aging issues. As AARP’s chief public policy officer, she leads global policy and research to help communities, lawmakers, and the private sector make aging...
View ArticleDude Perfect went from YouTube to raising $100M. Here’s how its new CEO wants...
Over the past 15 years, sports and entertainment company Dude Perfect—which started as a YouTube channel where five best friends posted videos of trick shots in different sports—has grown into a media...
View ArticleHow natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires impact incarcerated people
The United States has almost 2 million people behind bars in prisons, jails and detention centers—the largest such population in any country. Although incarcerated people are locked away from the...
View ArticleMen: It’s time to disrupt bro code and shut down misogyny
“Your body, my choice.” “Get back to the kitchen.” Sexist and abusive posts directed at women have surged across social media since the election. At this point, I don’t care who you voted for. If you...
View ArticleChatGPT vs. Google: Which is more helpful for creativity?
Think back to a time when you needed a quick answer, maybe for a recipe or a DIY project. A few years ago, most people’s first instinct was to “Google it.” Today, however, many people are more likely...
View ArticleHow sleep tourism became a booming business for hotels
Set on a serene campus featuring adobe walls and eucalyptus trees, Canyon Ranch Tucson offers a unique travel experience. This Arizona property is credited with creating the wellness resort concept....
View ArticleIf AGI arrives during Trump’s next term, ‘none of the other stuff matters’
More than 33,000 people—including a hall of fame of AI experts—signed a March 2023 open letter calling on the tech industry to pause development of AI models more powerful than OpenAI’s GPT-4 for six...
View ArticleWhy you need a digital estate plan and how to create one
Chances are good you’ve never considered the need for a digital estate plan. But you’ve definitely experienced the aggravation of forgetting a password to a rarely used site, as well as the answer to...
View ArticleHow Republican lawmakers will reshape tax policy in 2025
Although coverage of the 2024 election was dominated by the economy, taxes didn’t get much attention in the run-up to the vote. That’s a bit of a surprise, since 2025 will be a major year for...
View ArticleDemocrats are missing the point on Joe Rogan
The weeks after an election are open season for pet political theories. An electorate as massive and sprawling as America’s will never swing on just one thing. But that’s no fun to admit. So why not...
View ArticleWhat companies are getting wrong about RTO, according to a former Google leader
This year has ushered in a more robust return to the office, with companies across industries now putting an end to remote work for most employees. The likes of Amazon, UPS, and Boeing are now...
View ArticleWhat makes a hero worthy of our attention
Recently, my friend Scott asked me out of the blue: Is there anyone you idolize? I answered that I’d have to think about it. Scott followed up with, “What about Abraham Lincoln?” That’s when I...
View ArticleMore states are adopting laws to protect children of family vloggers
Ruby Franke was once one of the most popular YouTube family vloggers, posting videos featuring her husband and six children on her channel, 8 Passengers, that racked up more than 1 billion views. In...
View ArticleThis is how to be an empathic leader during stressful times
Being a good leader is challenging in the best of times. But in stressful or uncertain times, it’s even more daunting. As a manager, you are responsible for business results and your employees’ job...
View ArticleData-driven startup Aggie uses AI to manage small business social media
A new, AI-powered platform called Aggie wants to manage your brand’s social media. Aggie is a product of Audience Genomics, which has since 2018 offered audience data analytics to big brands like...
View ArticleSuper Micro Computer stock is back on the rise after some positive news for...
Could the tables finally be turning for Super Micro Computer? Shares in the embattled tech giant are rising in early trading on Monday as investors eagerly await news that could impact its fate on the...
View ArticleThe U.S. Forest Service has released a controversial proposal to fight...
U.S. officials would allow increased logging on federal lands across the Pacific Northwest in the name of fighting wildfires and boosting rural economies under proposed changes to a sweeping forest...
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