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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.

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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.

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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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JPMorgan fired an employee over a $642 deli platter. Now it owes him $4.25 million

The bank claimed that Brent Ryan Bodner charged a personal expense to the bank in 2024. He disputed that, noting that it was for a preapproved...

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She dropped out of college at 18. Now her hardware-as-a-service startup is disrupting a multibillion-dollar industry

Claire Coder turned a frustrating bathroom moment into a 34 million-product empire.

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Why the world’s ultra-rich are suddenly fleeing these major countries

As global instability rises, the ultra-wealthy are no longer just looking to grow their fortunes—they’re fleeing to the regions best positioned to...

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‘The Big Short’ investor issues a dire warning about Nvidia. Here’s why he believes an ‘aggressive fall’ is coming, and how businesses can avoid the same fate

Michael Burry is continuing his campaign against the AI chipmaker giant.

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Elon Musk’s Twitter deal looked like a $44 billion disaster. Now, his investors stand to make a 200% return—thanks to a brilliant (and controversial) M&A move

Larry Ellison, Bill Ackman, and Andreessen Horowitz backed Musk’s Twitter deal. It’s set to pay off in a big way.

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The FBI just issued an urgent warning for anyone using Microsoft Teams, Outlook, or OneDrive over a new phishing scheme

A fast-spreading cyberattack kit called ‘Kali365’ allows low-skill scammers to hijack a user’s account without ever stealing their password.

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New study finds a common supplement ingredient for cognitive enhancement may lead to a shorter lifespan

High performers use tyrosine to sharpen their focus and manage stress. However, new research recently raised questions about its long-term effects.

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The FDA just approved a new depression treatment—and it doesn’t involve medication

The newly cleared device aims to treat depression by directly stimulating neural activity.

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How Kendra Scott used 3 simple elements to turn her jewelry startup into a $1 billion company

The founder recently unveiled the ideal retail structure for any emerging brand.

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Why you need to stop using passwords and switch to this secure alternative now

Do you want to avoid phishing attacks and data leaks? Embrace this popular new option right away.

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McDonald’s is facing intense pushback after it did what no company should ever do

The company’s McValue menu doesn’t mean what it used to.

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Warren Buffett explained that the greatest measure of success at the end of your life comes down to 1 word

Ever wonder what truly matters most when you look back at your life? Warren Buffett has the answer.

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5 passive income business ideas that require less than $1,500 to start

No matter your skill set, there are several types of businesses that let you earn passive income without a major financial commitment.

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Richard Branson says everyone should read this cult-classic novel—it changed how he made decisions

The billionaire entrepreneur credits a 1971 novel about surrendering decisions for influencing his early approach to risk-taking.

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New oral drug shows success in reversing hair loss

It could be a major new player in a large market.

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Jeff Bezos makes a $34 million bet to replace cotton and polyester

The Bezos Earth Fund is backing lab-grown fibers and biodegradable textiles, but not without problems.

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Eva Longoria announces a $1 million investment to prove the real value of Latina entrepreneurs

At Inc. Founders House Los Angeles, the actress and entrepreneur announced a partnership with UCLA.

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Kevin O’Leary reveals the magic number you need to actually be rich—it’s not what most ‘rich’ people think

The investor and TV personality says liquid assets—not property or business equity—are the true measure of wealth.

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Apple fixed a $400 pricing mistake with a 4-sentence email. It’s a lesson for every brand

The tech giant emailed customers who bought the new Studio Display XDR with a promise of a refund.

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Cybersecurity experts warn: This common email habit is a gift to hackers

Your email address is your identity, so you should treat it with care. Here’s how.

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This founder was nearly homeless after 3 failed startup ideas. Then he built a $150 million business

His story is a master class in pulling off a pivot.

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Want to raise successful kids? Harvard research says it all comes down to 1 simple word

I pay close attention to parenting advice that makes sense.

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Why Denmark removed 40% of Greenland from the economy—and what it teaches us about modern capital

There are real costs to short-term optimizations, while set-asides offer a way to reap superior economic returns in the medium term.

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Gen Z reports early cognitive decline. Here’s what to know about the brain rot epidemic—and what to do about it

A 2025 Yale study reveals a doubling of cognitive issues in Gen Zers, posing a $1.3 trillion threat to the global economy. Here’s how a solution...

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If you see this iCloud message on your iPhone, don’t click it—it’s a scam

Millions of iPhone users are being targeted by a dangerous iCloud phishing scam.

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How this CEO took charge during a crisis and built a firefighting powerhouse

Fire Rover chief exec Will Schmidt’s journey from finance to entrepreneurship offers key lessons in the right way to grow a business.

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Study reveals a surprising cause of cognitive decline—and the key to reversing it

Researchers pinpoint a lone protein that speeds up the dysfunction of an aging brain. Eliminating it, they claim, can reverse the damage. But there...

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Industry experts just named the best bourbon in a blind tasting—and it’s under $70

Thousands of American whiskeys were tasted blind by the Beverage Testing Institute. These bottles rose above the rest.

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MacKenzie Scott says we underestimate the impact of small acts of kindness. Science agrees

The philanthropist offers a hopeful vision for dark times. Research backs her up.

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