Why RedNote is a Bad Idea
As of this writing, the future of TikTok hangs in the balance, and swaths of “TikTok refugees” are popping over to RedNote. RedNote is China’s version of Instagram with around 300 million users. This...
View ArticleHow early adopters are using AI to transform therapy
There’s a growing trend in Silicon Valley where engineers are therapizing themselves with ChatGPT . Well, not exactly therapy, but using self-reflective prompts to unlock profound insights into their...
View Article4 strategies that nonprofits abroad follow when foreign aid is halted
The U.S. government gives other nations $68 billion of foreign assistance annually—more than any other country. Over half of this sum is managed by the U.S. Agency for International Development,...
View Article5 things to know about toxic productivity—and how to have a healthier approach
Israa Nasir is a psychotherapist and founder of WellGuide, a digital community for mental health awareness. Her work centers around helping people redefine their relationship with productivity and...
View ArticleTrump’s abrupt freeze on foreign aid throws humanitarian work into chaos
The Trump administration’s freeze on foreign aid has left humanitarian organizations in the lurch, halting lifesaving services and putting the future of the sector at risk. Even if organizations find...
View ArticleWhat it’s really going to take to build fire-resistant communities
When a city burns, people often zoom in on houses, the individual cells that make up the fabric of a community. After the tragic fires in Los Angeles earlier this month, many publications, this one...
View ArticleThis free music-streaming site can replace your Spotify subscription
You know what I miss? Listening to the radio. I’ve always loved background music, which helps me focus. But modern music-streaming services can be distracting. Yes, I enjoy having instant access to...
View Article30 housing markets where home prices are rising the fastest
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. National home prices are rising 2.6% on a year-over-year basis. While some markets...
View ArticleInvesting 101: A simple guide for beginners
Despite growing up with a financial planner for a father, the idea of investing intimidated me well into my adulthood. From my point of view, investing seemed like a mysterious process. Not only was...
View ArticleTake these 4 steps to prepare for conflict at work
Perhaps you’re coming out of a wave of layoffs or a down year. Maybe you’re preparing for a run of performance reviews where you have to deliver tough feedback. If you have tense conversations on the...
View ArticleWhat detainees’ art can tell us about Guantánamo Bay
When Moath al-Alwi left Guantánamo Bay for resettlement in Oman, accompanying him on his journey was a cache of artwork he created during more than two decades of detention. Al-Alwi was detainee...
View ArticleHow to convince your U.S. employer to let you work abroad
Working abroad might be just what your career—and personal life—needs. It exposes you (and loved ones) to new, different, and potentially more fulfilling ways of living. It expands your worldview. And...
View Article5 hallmarks of inspiring leaders that leave a lasting impact
Adam Galinsky is a social psychologist and professor of leadership and tthics at Columbia Business School. He conducts behavioral science research, having published more than 200 scientific articles....
View ArticleProductivity hacks that don’t cause burnout
Last week, in an article for Fast Company, author and tech executive Rebekah Bastian wrote about why she doesn’t read productivity books. The vast majority of these books are written by men who don’t...
View ArticleThe Clicks iPhone keyboard is as powerful as it is frustrating
A funny thing happened after I stopped using Clicks, the keyboard case that effectively turns an iPhone into an oversized Blackberry: The phone by itself suddenly seemed punier. I mean that in terms...
View ArticleHip-hop and house revolutionized music and culture. Here’s what they have in...
There was a time when artists representing two of America’s biggest homegrown musical genres wouldn’t get a look in at the Grammys. Hip-hop and house both have their origins in the 1970s and early...
View ArticleFlorida could see an 89% increase in home insurance rates thanks to climate...
If you own a house, your insurance premiums have probably surged over the last several years. A new report outlines how much worse it could get as climate disasters keep growing: In Florida, for...
View Article3 quick ways to free up iPhone storage space
So, you flew too close to the sun—downloading app after app, recording hi-res video, binging podcasts—and now you’re faced with the dreaded “Storage Almost Full” pop-up on your iPhone. It’s okay, we...
View Article5 skills you can learn from poker to ace your next job interview
An overwhelming number of Americans are in the market for a new job. According to a recent Monster poll, 93% of workers think 2025 might be the time to change employers. With an increased number of...
View ArticleGoogle teams up with Samsung to take on Dolby Atmos
A helicopter flying over your head, the ground rumbling under your feet, bullets whizzing by your ears: If it’s up to Google and Samsung, then your movie nights will soon sound like you’re in the...
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