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Micron and Sandisk stocks are soaring today, but the stunning memory chip rally could mean bad news for you

The world is seeing a full-blown RAM crisis in 2026 due to the hardware needed to power the AI boom. That spells trouble for consumer electronics.

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Michael Grothaus

Highlights from the 2026 Oscars hosted by Conan O’Brien: from big wins to heavy goodbyes

The 3 hour and 40 minute ceremony included wins by Jessie Buckley, Michael B. Jordan, and Paul Thomas Anderson.

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Expedia CEO Ariane Gorin on Turning AI Into a Competitive Advantage

Gorin explains Expedia’s three-part AI strategy, from improving travel products to giving employees “superpowers.”

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17 metrics executives track religiously

Each industry has its own focus, but choosing the right metrics can help steer the ship.

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We all made Epstein Island possible

Holding the individuals involved to account isn’t enough to solve the problem. Only changing institutional norms will do that.

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Nilofer Merchant

The circuit for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix looks like a real-life video game

Cars will zoom past Washington, D.C. landmarks at more than 200 miles per hour for the street race.

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Hunter Schwarz

Tecovas is investing in vibes with ‘Love Letter to Texas’

The Austin boot company’s new ad successfully masquerades as a new short film from director Jeff Nichols.

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Jeff Beer

Global experience enhanced CEO Ariane Gorin’s leadership skills

Working and doing business across borders increases empathy and develops leadership traits few other experiences can match.

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Stephanie Mehta

Why the industry that feeds 8 billion people still can’t read its own data

Agriculture is drowning in data it can barely use. A new class of AI wants to fix that.

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Kolawole Samuel Adebayo

Your company just replaced people with AI agents. As a manager, what do you do now?

How you handle the situation affects your team and your business

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Ashley Herd

The next phase of AI must start solving everyday problems

The founder of Nest explains how to move a technology from bold innovation to mass adoption.

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Matt Rogers

Meet the man whose side hustle is testing side hustles

He’s tried everything from print-on-demand T-shirt schemes to peddling newsletters. Here’s what he’s learned.

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Laura Bradley

Is there anyone middle managers can trust?

In too many organizations, the answer is: no one.

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Farah Harris

How Bravo became the new QVC

The network famous for ‘Real Housewives’ quietly reinvented itself as a startup incubator, spawning personality-driven brands in businesses from...

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Oscars live-stream: How to watch the 2026 Academy Awards with or without cable, including free options

Hollywood’s biggest night takes place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles tonight. Here’s how cord-cutters can catch it live.

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Shannon Cudd

Chasing the digital nomad dream? Beware of global current events

Palm-tree-filled Zoom calls look good until geopolitics says otherwise.

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The Only Black Guy In The Office

3 AI trends in Hollywood to discuss at Oscars parties

‘I’m convinced that the industry will weather this radical disruption,’ a USC cinematic arts professor says.

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The Conversation

The hidden problem with feeling ‘overworked and underpaid’

It’s easy to blame a broken system. The harder—and often more profitable—move is auditing your real impact, skills, and leverage.

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Grant wyatt

Why the new Best Casting Oscar is a win for unsung heroes across the workforce

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences added its first new award in two decades for this Sunday’s telecast—what that means for Hollywood,...

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Mya Copeland

The futurist who helped define tech trend reports just killed them (literally)

At SXSW, Amy Webb declared the end of the annual trend report—and warned that leaders are missing the bigger story.

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Max Ufberg

The real reason Silicon Valley’s architecture is so boring

A debate about Silicon Valley’s suburban architecture is a reminder that the world’s economic engine has been shaped by TK

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Benjamin Schneider

4 MacBook Neo productivity apps you need to try right now

Apple’s popular and inexpensive new laptop has hidden perks.

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Michael Grothaus

This is the smart printing system Google Calendar is missing

Digital calendars are fantastic, but sometimes a good old-fashioned paper planner is exactly the tool you need.

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Jared Newman

Housing market squeeze: The income needed to purchase a typical U.S. home is up 79% since 2020

Incomes haven’t kept up with the cost to buy in the for-sale market. But they’re slowly catching up.

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Lance Lambert

The ultimate entertainment budget hack: Your local library

Bereft after finishing Heated Rivalry? Hoping for more Sinners-like thrills? Your local library has what you need—and it’s free!

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Emily Guy Birken

Experts say this activity rebuilds mitochondria and may slow aging

The powerhouse of the cell may be a key to longevity.

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Is it still an achievement if AI does the hard part?

As AI removes friction from thinking and creating, we must rethink what it means to truly accomplish something.

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Utkarsh Amitabh

The Iran war is going to drive up the cost of data centers—and maybe shut down some projects

From component costs to insurance premiums, strikes on facilities in the Middle East are bad news for the AI revolution.

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Chris Stokel-Walker

AI will power Fandom, from spectator to costar

Artificial intelligence is enabling fan experiences that are persistent, co-created, and reciprocal.

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Karandeep Anand

Anthropic’s forced removal from the U.S. government is threatening critical AI nuclear safety research

As government agencies struggle to understand whether they’re allowed to use Claude, projects at the Energy Department designed to limit AI’s work...

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Rebecca Heilweil

The Target boycott over DEI isn’t over yet

Even as one boycott came to an end this week, activists remain committed to the cause—and are still pressing the retail giant to reevaluate its DEI...

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Pavithra Mohan

More homeowners are considering solar power during the Iran oil crisis

EnergySage, an online marketplace, has seen a surge in people requesting quotes for solar installations since the conflict in the Middle East began.

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Kristin Toussaint

Sex kink is way more common than you think. This dating app’s free tool lets anybody explore those taboos

A new survey from Feeld shows that nearly half of people practice kink, but nontraditional sex still carries a strong stigma.

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Jude Cramer

U.S. economy expanded at just 0.7% in fourth quarter

Federal government spending and investment plunged at a 16.7% rate.

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BlackRock will invest $100 million in trade work. It couldn’t come at a better time—here’s why

The funding also goes toward data centers, but the announcement comes at a time where skilled trade workers are more crucial than ever.

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Sarah Bregel

The IRS may owe you money from the pandemic years — but you have to claim it

Tax lawyers say Americans who paid IRS penalties or interest during the COVID-19 emergency could qualify for refunds after a federal court ruling...

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Sam Becker

‘I have been Regina Georged’: Why the David protein bar lawsuit has social media cackling over ‘Mean Girls’ memes

Tiktokers are drawing comparisons between the company’s current controversy and an infamous movie scenario.

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Jennifer Mattson

The FTC is mailing $47M in checks to renters—but many don’t realize they’re eligible

Invitation Homes allegedly charged undisclosed fees and withheld deposits. The FTC settlement will send payments to renters across the country.

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Anna-Louise Jackson

Carnival Cruise Line just announced a big change to dinner on its cruises. Here’s what’s different

The new service aims to give passengers a quicker multi-course dinner so they can spend more time enjoying entertainment and nightlife onboard...

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Michael Grothaus

Traffic safety improvements frequently die by popular vote. It’s time to stop that

We don’t hold referendums on airplane safety. The same logic should apply to street design.

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Andy Boenau

Grammarly’s AI tool mimicked experts without their consent. Now it’s being sued

Grammarly’s new ‘Expert Review’ feature generated editing tips attributed to well-known writers and journalists.

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Stephanie Kaloi

OpenAI’s first artist-in-residence is launching a new company to turn your ideas into products

Entrepreneur and roboticist Alexander Reben announces Phyzify, an AI company that aims to build the ‘infrastructure for your imagination.’

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Kc Ifeanyi

Democrats warn Trump’s tariffs will cost American households more than $2,500 in 2026

The results of the study come at a time when consumers are already dealing with the war’s spike on energy prices.

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Online scam centers in Cambodia targeted with new legislation setting hefty fines and prison time

Cambodia, a major hub for scam centers, vows to shut them down by the end of April.

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‘Eating disorders start on TikTok’: Ad campaign takes social media to task in the most subversive way

Health justice activists have plastered a series of compelling guerilla-style posters across London to draw attention to the youth mental health...

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Sarah Fielding

Apple is winning over TikTok with Steve Jobs-style brain rot

The brand’s 15 new videos are a masterclass in grabbing Gen Z’s attention without sacrificing brand aesthetics.

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Grace Snelling

Forget KPIs: Vibes, community, and culture are how to build a brand in 2026

Leaning into your community and who your consumers already are will help you develop the best messaging.

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Bruno solari

Weather whiplash to sweep U.S. with simultaneous blizzard, polar vortex, and heat dome

Meteorologist Marc Chenard at the Weather Prediction Center in Maryland says cold and warm swings will impact the country nationwide.

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Adobe stock is not reacting well to the planned departure of longtime CEO Shantanu Narayen

Narayen, who oversaw Adobe’s transformation into a subscription-based company, leaves as software makers are seen as being vulnerable to AI.

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Michael Grothaus

The real reason your ideas get stolen at work—and how to stop it

When knowledge theft happens and no one says anything, the norm is reinforced. When someone calls it out, the culture changes.

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Nilofer Merchant