It’s a paradox of the modern age: we are more connected than ever, yet we are profoundly alone. In the United States, a silent epidemic is unfolding, one that transcends geography, age, and socioeconomic status. It is a dual crisis, a perfect storm formed by the collision of two powerful forces: a devastating, widespread experience […]
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It was once a distant forecast, a line on a graph pointing to a troubled future. But for millions of Americans, the climate crisis has shed its abstract skin and arrived with violent, tangible force. It is the orange, smoke-choked sky of a California afternoon in September; the terrifying, chest-deep rush of floodwater in a […]
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You notice it on your daily commute: the pothole that’s grown from a nuisance to a tire-swallowing menace. You see it on your weekend walk: the vacant lot that could be a community garden, the park playground that’s seen better days. A feeling stirs—a mix of frustration and hope. “Someone should do something about that,” […]
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The right to vote is the bedrock of American democracy, a principle forged in revolution and refined through centuries of struggle. Yet, as the United States approaches the 2024 presidential election, the mechanisms of this fundamental right—how we vote, when we vote, and who has access to the ballot—are undergoing the most significant and contentious […]
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Macy’s has postponed its third-quarter earnings report, citing a forensic investigation into a former employee’s concealment of more than $130 million in expenses over three years. The company revealed Monday that the individual, who managed accounting for small-package delivery expenses, had intentionally hidden between $132 million and $154 million. Macy’s confirmed the employee is no […]
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Automating food preparation is no longer a distant dream but a growing reality. While we’ve seen visions of futuristic kitchens in shows like The Jetsons, the use of robots and AI in food production is now part of daily life. From flipping burgers to crafting pizzas, making sushi, and even mixing cocktails, automated kitchens are […]
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Plus, Microsoft and Palantir will sell AI software to U.S. defense and intelligence departments In mid-June, chipmaking darling Nvidia was at its peak, trading at record-highs and briefly surpassing Apple and Microsoft to become the world’s most valuable public company. Since then, Nvidia’s market value has tumbled $900 billion. Earlier this year, Nvidia became the first […]
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The sportswear industry has long been dominated by giants like Nike and Adidas, whose logos are as iconic as their products. Together, they once claimed over 60% of the market share among the top 15 sportswear brands. But times are changing. By 2023, their combined share had dropped to 51%. Rising stars like On, Hoka, […]
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