Is your city taking action to address the climate crisis? Here’s how to find out
In June 2026, the Trump administration told states that they couldn’t use billions of dollars in Inflation Reduction Act federal rebates to help homeowners switch from fossil fuel appliances to...
View ArticlePeople are “bricking” their smartphones on purpose to stop doomscrolling
As personal devices continue to advance, more and more consumers are craving the opposite: a way to dumb down their smartphones back to the simple tech of yesteryear. According to the latest Pew...
View ArticleFlight disruptions and cancellations loom as Icelandair faces shutdown over...
Iceland’s national airline carrier, Icelandair, reportedly rejected an offer from aircraft mechanics on Tuesday, paving the way for a potential indefinite strike—starting on Wednesday, September 23—if...
View Article264,000 DoorDash drivers are getting money in a massive $131.5 million...
DoorDash has agreed to pay more than $115 million to more than 260,000 delivery workers in New York City who were underpaid as part of a $131.5 million settlement with the city. The worker settlement...
View Article20 ways to measure ROI from AI initiatives
Adoption of artificial intelligence seems to be happening at, well, the speed of AI. Instant everything doesn’t always translate to instant return on investment. Jumping on the AI bandwagon without...
View ArticleThe sentient intelligence gap
Years ago, when I was the director of a strategic design MBA program, I would invite business leaders to join our graduate students over dinner and conversation. Inevitably, there was a moment in the...
View ArticleNvidia CEO Jensen Huang: ‘Irresponsible’ AI leaders are scaring people for...
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang pushed back hard against recent “doomsday” warnings about artificial intelligence on Sunday, telling CBS there is a “0% chance” of an AI doomsday scenario by 2030 and calling...
View ArticleAI may be killing influencer’s power over what you buy
From what wool coat to buy ahead of the winter season, to what home appliance is a must-have, consumers have increasingly become reliant on influencers on their social media feeds recommending them...
View Article5 things to know about required minimum distributions in 2026
Required minimum distributions are unwelcome for many high-income retirees because of the implications for their tax bills. RMDs are taxed as ordinary income and can have knock-on tax effects, leading...
View ArticleAMD is the latest tech company to hit a $1 trillion market cap. Here’s why
Yesterday, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMD) became the latest member of one of the world’s most exclusive clubs: companies worth $1 trillion or more. AMD crossed the threshold after a...
View ArticleBrach’s turned candy corn into a perfume, and it’s exactly as wild as it sounds
Typically, the fall season smells like cinnamon sticks and fire pits. But this year, it’s about to smell like one of the most divisive holiday treats in existence: candy corn. That’s because Brach’s,...
View ArticleThis UN week, Bill Gates is touting a new coalition that aims to make AI more...
Bill Gates told his foundation’s Goalkeepers gathering that “increased generosity” and “the smart use of AI” together could accelerate the fight against inequality, urging the world’s richest...
View ArticleTGI Fridays store closures: See an updated list of doomed locations as...
TGI Fridays has continued to see its physical U.S. store footprint shrink since it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in late 2024. According to the casual dining chain’s latest franchise...
View ArticleReinventing the customer experience with AI
This session celebrates a new Fast Company recognition program: Fast Company Pacesetters. These are executives who are innovating at the intersection of AI, technology, and the customer experience....
View ArticleFall Equinox 2026: What it means and when it happens
While many parts of the country are still experiencing hot weather, it’s comforting to know cooler temperatures could be on the way with the changing times. Today (Tuesday, September 22, 2026) marks...
View ArticleJeff Bezos repeated these 2 words for 30 years. They built Amazon
Jeff Bezos has repeated the same mantra for three decades: two words he credits with Amazon’s astonishing growth from a Seattle garage to the world’s largest company. Amazon just claimed the No. 1...
View ArticlePatagonia will give you $100 to get your friends to vote
You probably know friends or family members who didn’t vote in the last election. Patagonia wants to offer you $100 to nudge three of them to vote in November. The company is investing $11.2 million...
View ArticleCaraway’s $495 coffee maker is designed to keep plastic out of your morning...
Caraway spent years designing pretty pans without the toxic coatings. Next, it’s coming for the coffee maker. The brand’s first appliance, which launches today for $495 online and at Crate &...
View Article54 major housing markets with falling home prices
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Based on ResiClub’s analysis of the Zillow Home Value Index, nationally aggregated...
View ArticleTrump’s new ‘AI Force’ comes at a pivotal moment for artificial intelligence
Executives began ringing alarm bells about possible doomsday scenarios this month, but until now, Trump wasn’t worried. That changed over the weekend. On Saturday, Trump announced plans to create an...
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