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5 ways to embed active optimism into your work life

When meeting clients, I make one promise—to see the world as it could be.  That’s not a bad message right now. It’s a pretty weird world out there. The volatile political and socio-economic landscape...

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Elon Musk blames Tesla protests on shady payoffs—all while he makes shady...

After yet another round of protests disrupted hundreds of Tesla dealerships over the weekend, Elon Musk, the carmaker’s CEO/presidential sidekick, fumed on the social media platform he owns. In a...

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Housing market sees biggest home-flipping pullback since 2007

Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. During the pandemic housing boom, home flipping surged as soaring home prices and...

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With the launch of GapStudio, Gap wants you to rethink everything you know...

Over the last year, Gap has been popping up in an unexpected place for a heritage casual wear brand: the red carpet. Last July, Anne Hathaway wore a white shirt dress with matching bralette and...

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‘inZOI’ challenges ‘The Sims’ with a fresh take on life simulation

Countless hours, days—perhaps even weeks—of my life have been spent creating Sims characters, building them houses, marrying them off, and making babies. Now, there’s a new life-simulation game on the...

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Hooters bankruptcy: Brand files for Chapter 11, but won’t close restaurants yet

Hooters of America, LLC, owner of the Hooters restaurant chain, has announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The bankruptcy filing is aimed at helping the company restructure...

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Why constant interruptions are killing your strategic thinking

You know the feeling—your calendar is packed, your inbox is overflowing, and every decision, big or small, lands on your desk. Leadership today isn’t just about managing teams and making strategic...

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SpaceX flight launches 4 space tourists into first-ever polar orbit

A bitcoin investor who bought a SpaceX flight for himself and three polar explorers blasted off Monday night on the first rocket ride to carry people over the North and South poles.Chun Wang, a...

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Trump’s pick for Joint Chiefs chairman heads to confirmation hearing: What to...

President Donald Trump’s pick to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine, will face questions from senators during his confirmation hearing...

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Kickstarter isn’t just for indie passion projects anymore

Despite a triumphant world premiere at Cannes last May, the politically unsparing Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice was stuck in cinematic limbo. Distributors had snapped up rights in Canada, Japan,...

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TSLA stock price today: Tesla sales crater in key Europe markets but...

It’s April Fool’s Day today, but unfortunately for Tesla investors, the company’s latest vehicle sales numbers out of Europe are no joke. Over both the past month and calendar quarter, Tesla sales in...

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Harvard’s billions in federal funding now at risk as Trump task force...

Harvard University has become the latest target in the Trump administration’s approach to fight campus anti-Semitism, with the announcement of a new “comprehensive review” that could jeopardize...

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Could Trump’s tariffs kill fast fashion? Here is the breakdown

The Trump tariffs have the potential to transform the fashion industry. Higher prices may push consumers to purchase fewer items and extend the lifespan of their clothing.

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How the DEI backlash could threaten pay equity progress

As companies pull back on their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, will their commitments to equal pay also waver?

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There are microplastics in your chicken nuggets

While scientists haven’t figured out how to un-plastic ourselves yet, you can dodge some of these sneaky invaders.

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The graphic novel boom: How it’s changing kids’ reading habits

Sales of graphic novels have doubled over the past five years, to some parents’ dismay. But data shows these books can have a positive lifelong impact on young readers.

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Dry winter sparks wildfire fears for firefighters across the U.S.

From the southwestern U.S. to Minnesota, Iowa and even parts of New Jersey, it seemed that winter never materialized. Many communities marked their driest winters on record, snowpack was nearly...

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How ‘everyday discrimination’ increases mental health risks

People who most frequently encounter everyday discrimination—those subtle snubs and slights of everyday life—are more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression. What’s more, that finding remains...

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DNC sues Trump administration over executive order that could disenfranchise...

President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to overhaul the nation’s elections faced its first legal challenges Monday as the Democratic National Committee and a pair of nonprofits filed two...

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How Just Stop Oil harnessed emotions to ignite public concern for climate change

The climate activist group Just Stop Oil (JSO) has announced the end of its campaign of direct action. Many will read the group’s legacy through the lens of public hostility: the frustration caused,...

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