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Cutwater is becoming a $1 billion brand by doing the opposite of what everyone else in alcohol is doing

Amid record low alcohol sales, consumers are drinking up the ready-to-drink brand whose cans have developed a reputation for packing a punch.

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Traveling to Europe? Beware of the credit card trap that’s costing tourists big money

Dynamic Currency Conversion has been catching travelers unawares for years. But there’s a new development that makes it even easier to fall into the...

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I bought a Birkin as an investment. It taught me a hard lesson about human judgment

My handbag purchase became a lesson in signaling, first impressions, and why perception can shape access before merit gets a chance to speak.

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America has millions of open jobs. So why can’t people find work?

Companies are hiring. Workers are searching. The gap is the problem.

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5 toxic management behaviors that make good employees stop caring

When talented people disengage, the problem may be sitting one level above them.

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If your business doesn’t offer workers a 401(k) plan, maybe now is the time

Human Interest CEO Jeff Schneble talks about the future of retirement savings, and why he left venture capital to run this fast-growing digital 401(k)...

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They paid $470,000 for a ‘boring’ business. Within days, almost everything went wrong

After one couple’s new business turned into a nightmare, here’s how they turned it around.

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Steve Jobs said great leaders make 1 difficult choice most managers avoid

Making people better requires high standards, honest feedback, and a workplace where people are not afraid of the boss.

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A comedian’s viral joke about Lovesac’s 24-box couch assembly wasn’t the problem. The company’s response was

An expert says such a culturally relevant marketing playbook can be clever—but only if brands execute it correctly.

02.09.2026 20

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Why Apple’s controversial new AirPods could get banned in offices and gyms

The tech giant may have prioritized privacy for its camera AirPods, but there are still huge concerns.

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5 side-hustle businesses that can generate up to six figures

These side-hustle ideas have surprisingly high earning potential, with enough room to grow into a full-time business.

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Red Lobster is closing restaurants: See complete list of doomed locations for 2026

After a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in 2024, the seafood chain is still trimming its footprint across the U.S.

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Buffalo Wild Wings is closing locations: Updated list of shut-down restaurants for 2026

The chain still operates more than 1,400 locations nationwide, even as it sheds underperforming restaurants.

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5 small-business ideas that let you work from home

Make your home office your main office and bring more flexibility into your workday.

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Study links cognitive decline to surprisingly small daily amount of artificial sweeteners

A new study says adults who consumed the amount of sweetener found in a daily diet soda saw memory and mental sharpness deteriorate 62 percent faster...

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Science tells us what you should do right after waking up, and how it shapes your entire day

Don’t outsource your morning to your inbox.

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7 bad leadership patterns that drive good employees away, and how to fix them

These patterns need to be changed before they lead to a turnover crisis.

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The Cheesecake Factory is closing locations: See a list of shuttered locations for 2026

In the midst of a big expansion, the well-known chain shut down some decades’ old locations earlier this year.

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Warren Buffett says this 1 skill will multiply your success. In the AI age, it’s more valuable than ever

Buffett’s decades-old advice has become one of the biggest competitive advantages for entrepreneurs and leaders.

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SoulCycle had a cult following. Then, one decision changed everything

The company didn’t lose riders because the workout changed. It lost them when its actions conflicted with the identity customers had embraced.

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5 small-business ideas that can replace your 9-to-5 in a year

From online enterprises to service startups, these small businesses can quickly become your full-time focus.

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A new study says this breakfast staple can slow down how fast you age

Japanese researchers found that a daily serving of plain probiotic yogurt, combined with a healthier diet and moderate exercise, slowed biological...

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AI was supposed to put white-collar professionals at risk. Instead, another group is shrinking fast

An economist found that some of the occupations most frequently labeled as vulnerable have continued growing.

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Safeway is closing stores: Updated list of shutdown locations for 2026

The closures continue a downsizing wave under parent company Albertsons.

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5 small-business ideas for introverts

Prefer going solo? These jobs let you focus on creativity and deep work—and reduce meetings.

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This 1 high school class is worth $100,000—and most students still don’t take it

The skill gap that leaves kids unprepared to combat betting apps is the same one that leaves young workers unprepared for their jobs.

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Microsoft and LinkedIn just analyzed the future of work and AI. It all points to one key skill set

The future belongs to leaders who stay human.

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American Heart Association to coffee fans: Go ahead and have 5 cups a day (as long as you also do this)

A new statement from the nation’s heart doctors should help you enjoy your morning coffee with less guilt and anxiety.

12.08.2026 20

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The future of communication has nothing to do with phones. This is what’s coming next

The mobile industry has managed to put a smartphone in nearly everyone’s hand. Now they’re moving on to something else.

10.08.2026 10

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Inside the Trump administration’s $2 billion push to build the world’s first useful quantum computer

The White House Quantum Summit brought industry experts together to solve a tough problem before an aggressive 2028 deadline.

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Olivia Rodrigo handpicked Etsy founders for festival merch. Their sales soared more than 2,000%

For her upcoming music festival Daisy Chain Fields, the pop star tapped 10 female-owned small businesses to design merch.

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Emotionally intelligent leaders consistently exhibit 6 habits that help them become exceptional

How to keep your cool when the environment gets heated.

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Your smartphone is changing your body. Doctors say most people don’t know it’s happening

You already know screens steal your sleep and attention. Medical professionals are now warning about a physical shift.

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1 small behavior change improves your brain chemistry, according to 201 studies

It also makes you happier.

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Do this for 5 to 10 minutes a day to improve your brain at any age, new research shows

A three-year study with almost 4,000 participants shows there’s no upper limit on cognitive improvement.

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People are paying $59 to make their phones worse. The reason speaks volumes about the tech world right now

The industry spent decades engineering effort out of everything. Now a wave of premium products is putting it back.

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92% of wealthy Americans are changing their financial plans because of this trend—and it’s reshaping how founders exit

The long-term strategy of business owners is shifting. Here’s why.

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Warren Buffett is often asked what the ideal workplace is. His answer is the best career tip you’ll hear today

The Oracle of Omaha suggests that the best place to work may come down to the person you work for.

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Forget layoffs: This quiet workplace tactic is shucking headcounts without anyone noticing

A new survey reveals how smaller companies are using a stealthy strategy to pass vacated workloads onto remaining staff—and AI bots.

24.07.2026 20

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This new (and very annoying) tactic is forcing RTO companies to let workers work from home

Meet ‘Bob,’ the avatar for a rising wave of employees who are winning remote privileges by making themselves completely insufferable in person.

23.07.2026 20

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5 bad management behaviors that drive good employees away

These behaviors are sure to send your employees packing.

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Want to live longer? Research reveals the top cardiac risk factor (and it’s not smoking)

More important, making a small improvement can reduce your risk of premature death by 13 percent.

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Think someone is lying to you? A veteran detective says never call them out—do this instead

Angry accusations and body language tells don’t work. If you think someone is lying to you, try this law enforcement-approved approach instead.

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7 ways to instantly turn a potential argument into a respectful, productive conversation

Hate to argue? Dislike conflict? Here are seven sentence starters that reframe disagreement as curiosity.

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The cruel ‘loyalty tax’ blindsiding workers who stayed at their jobs for years

New survey data reveals why 5 or more years of company seniority leaves workers uniquely unprepared—and under-networked—for sudden head-count cuts.

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If you do these 3 things, you have self-discipline, according to a psychology PhD

Getting up at 4 a.m. is not required.

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We’ve been blaming screens for anxious kids. A new study points to a completely different culprit

Nope, for once it’s not the phones. Psychologists say something else is to blame for rising perfectionism.

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Why have people historically quit their jobs? The real reason comes down to 4 words

Employees are ready to leave if their boss fails in this crucial area of leadership.

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Think 8 hours of sleep is the best for your cognitive health? A new study suggests otherwise

Research reveals a hidden genetic link that dictates exactly how your nighttime routine impacts your brain.

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Zillow just lost most of its Chicago listings. Is the rest of the country next?

About two-thirds of Zillow’s Chicago listings vanished on Wednesday.

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