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South Korea and the United States are working to finalize a major $350 billion investment package linked to a trade agreement that reduced U.S. tariffs on South Korean goods to 15%. The package includes shipbuilding, energy, nuclear power, and other strategic projects. Several proposals have now moved into detailed discussions, while others still need approval […]
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For years, American students have heard a familiar message. Get a four-year degree, land an office job, and build a comfortable career. General Motors CEO Mary Barra thinks that message leaves out some excellent options. She says America needs to rethink how it views skilled trades, especially as artificial intelligence starts changing office work. Speaking […]
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CultureCon is set to return to Brooklyn on Oct. 3 and 4, bringing together creators, entrepreneurs, artists, and other people shaping culture. The 2026 event will take place at the Duggal Greenhouse in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, with workshops, networking sessions, career resources, art showcases, and community programs planned across the two-day festival. CultureCon Collective, […]
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Getting the promotion, earning a bigger salary, or landing the corner office might seem like solid proof that someone belongs there. Yet professional success does not always quiet the nagging thought that says the opposite. New research suggests imposter syndrome can remain surprisingly strong as people climb the career ladder. In some cases, senior leaders […]
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The US labor market showed little change last week, with unemployment claims rising only slightly as layoffs stayed low. That stability gives the Federal Reserve more room to focus on inflation. At the same time, higher input costs across the services sector are adding to concerns that inflation may remain above the central bank’s 2% […]
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Billionaire attorney John Morgan has a simple view of working from home. Employees can do it, but they should expect their bosses to watch them much more closely. The founder of personal injury law firm Morgan & Morgan explained his remote-work policy during an appearance on the “Iced Coffee Hour” podcast. His comments quickly drew […]
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Keeping up with artificial intelligence can feel like a full-time job. New models, tools, research papers, and startups appear at a rapid pace. Yet Jeff Dean, one of Google’s longest-serving AI leaders, has a different message for young people entering the field: trying to master every part of AI may not be the best use […]
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Mark Zuckerberg spent years arguing that artificial intelligence would transform how people work. In early 2026, Meta reportedly tried to put that belief to a much bigger test. The company explored rebuilding parts of its workforce around AI agents, with fewer employees handling work that once required much larger teams. However, the experiment did not […]
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Micky Hardy took a path that most parents would probably question. At 18, he dropped out of college and decided to build a business instead. There was no degree waiting at the end of the road. There was also no guarantee that his decision would work. A few years later, the risk looked very different. […]
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For years, companies have used workplace connection as a major reason to bring employees back to the office. The common concern is that remote workers may feel isolated, lose touch with coworkers, or become more likely to leave. A new study published in Frontiers in Psychology on July 29, 2026, paints a different picture. Researchers […]
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College admissions offices have a problem that rarely makes headlines. The people responsible for bringing students through the door are buried under operational work. That pressure is becoming an enrollment risk at the worst possible time. Admissions teams now work in an unstable enrollment market, while many colleges face tighter budgets and unpredictable student demand. […]
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Walmart delivered a quarter that looked strong at first glance, but Wall Street found plenty to worry about. Walmart shares dropped more than 9% after the retailer released its second-quarter fiscal 2027 results on August 20, 2026. The decline marked Walmart’s worst single-day stock performance since 2022. That reaction stood out because the retailer still […]
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Shay Mitchell has turned a travel frustration into a luggage company valued at about $210 million. Eight years after launching BÉIS, the “Pretty Little Liars” star is preparing for a major ownership change while staying closely involved with the brand. Samsonite Group announced on August 13, 2026, that it had agreed to acquire an 85% […]
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U.S. inflation cooled again in July 2026, but American households are not getting a dramatic break from high prices. The Consumer Price Index, or CPI, rose 3.4% from a year earlier, down slightly from the 3.5% annual increase recorded in June. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased just 0.1% after falling 0.4% in June. […]
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Startup founders hear advice from almost every direction. Investors offer rules, executives recommend books, podcasts sell formulas, and successful founders explain what supposedly made everything work. Tarek Mansour is not buying much of it. The 30-year-old co-founder and CEO of prediction market platform Kalshi thinks founders can hurt themselves by collecting too much advice. His […]
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A tiny sign inside a Nantucket antiques shop has managed to start one of the summer’s loudest online arguments. Four Winds Craft Guild posted a simple message that read, “No Influencers,” and the reaction quickly spread far beyond the Massachusetts island. Influencers criticized it, locals defended it, and Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy eventually jumped […]
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The U.S. labor market took an unexpected step backward in July, raising fresh concerns about hiring, household finances, and the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates. Employers cut 23,000 jobs during the month, while major revisions erased another 103,000 jobs from the May and June employment totals. The report also delivered an awkward political […]
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A workplace dispute involving bathroom breaks might sound minor at first. For Dawn Steckmann, however, the issue allegedly ended a ten-year career and led to a lawsuit seeking more than $400,000. Steckmann, an Oregon fabrication technician, sued her former employer, Maxim Integrated Products, after the company terminated her in 2013. She was pregnant with her […]
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Artificial intelligence has changed how work gets done. Tasks that once required days of research and planning can now be completed in just a few hours. Employees use AI to analyze information, prepare reports, write code, create presentations, and support business decisions with remarkable speed. While this shift has improved productivity, it has also raised […]
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Visa is preparing to cut around 7% of its global workforce, even after posting another strong quarter of revenue growth. The move has surprised many because the payments giant is far from struggling. Instead, the payment giant says it is reshaping its business to keep pace with the rapid changes across the financial technology industry. […]
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Beyoncé has added another major milestone to her growing business empire. The global music icon has officially purchased Moët Hennessy’s ownership stake in SirDavis, making her the sole owner of the premium American whisky brand. The move marks the end of a successful partnership and opens a new chapter for a company built on family […]
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Remote work has changed how many employees think about productivity, and a new survey suggests younger workers may prefer working from home for a practical reason: they can focus better. While many companies continue encouraging employees to return to office spaces, Gen Z workers say their performance improves when they have more control over their […]
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Bill Maher has spent years taking aim at Donald Trump. The 70-year-old host and comedian has mocked the president, challenged his policies, and criticized his leadership style on countless episodes of “Real Time with Bill Maher.” That is why his latest political comments have grabbed so much attention. Maher says he could actually vote for […]
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Navarone Garibaldi Garcia, the son of Priscilla Presley, recently addressed questions surrounding his decision to launch a GoFundMe campaign to help start an affordable organic pizza business from his driveway. The 39-year-old musician said the fundraiser was created to cover the remaining cost of equipment while he continues to invest his own money into the […]
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President Donald Trump has never been known for quiet speeches. His latest major addresses have stayed true to that style. They were long, energetic, and packed with bold claims about the country’s future. They also carried a clear political message as the 2026 midterm elections move closer. Many political analysts say those speeches spent more […]
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Quitting a job can feel exciting. The idea of starting fresh or chasing a dream often sounds better than another Monday morning at the office. Social media is full of stories about people who walked away from stable careers and found success. Those stories are inspiring, but they rarely show the setbacks, financial stress, and […]
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Failure often feels like the end of the road. A rejected job application, a failed business, or a missed opportunity can leave people questioning their abilities. Many spend months replaying mistakes instead of thinking about the next step. Warren Buffett sees failure very differently. The legendary investor has built one of the world’s greatest business […]
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Space was once viewed as a field reserved for governments, defense agencies, and scientific research. High costs, limited launch opportunities, and specialized missions kept commercial participation to a minimum. For decades, investments in space focused on national priorities rather than business growth. That picture looks very different today. Private companies now play a central role […]
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Japan appears to be changing its strategy for defending the yen. After months of watching its currency weaken against the U.S. dollar, officials are signaling a more aggressive and less predictable approach. Yet despite those signals, financial markets remain surprisingly calm. The Japanese yen continues to trade near its weakest levels in decades. The dollar […]
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