America's schools are getting sucked into a 'chaos loop'
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The plight of the trophy husbands
The data is in: The worst thing a woman can do for her marriage is be the breadwinner.
12 min read
Americans need friends. The wearable Friend is not one of them.
My surreal week with a wearable AI companion.
9 min read
In Big Tech's knotty game of AI Twister, what happens when a giant slips?
It's not just OpenAI and Oracle. Inside the rise of strange AI bedfellows.
9 min read
How the world's simplest sport became so tech-obsessed
I fell in love with running. Then the Instagram ads started flooding in.
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Cruise missiles, yacht rock, and hot girls for capitalism: A night at The Free Press' afterparty
Fresh off a $150 million acquisition from Paramount, Bari Weiss and The Free Press hosted a kind of coronation in DC.
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Why the price of used cars is revving up once again
Used car prices are heading higher thanks to tariffs, supply chain slowdowns, and automakers cutting back on new vehicle options.
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America's booming new real estate scam
Landlords are panicking over the latest real estate scam: using lease fraud to secure rentals. The con could make everyone's home search worse.
11 min read
Plane tickets, Airbnbs, rental cars: AI has taken over the travel industry
Is AI making your vacation more expensive?
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Americans are spending like mad. It may not be enough to stop a recession.
Consumers are still spending like mad. But increasing unemployment and a decline in business investment are worrying recession signals.
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LinkedIn thought leaders have made peace with ditching the em dash
As ChatGPT writing floods LinkedIn, people are taking extra time to make sure their writing sounds like a human.
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I've got a real love-hate relationship with my Amex Platinum card
The Amex Platinum Card is charging a new $895 annual fee. Despite the benefits at stores and airports, I have some regrets.
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America's brides are sick of expensive, sweaty weddings. So they're turning to October.
June used to be the most popular month for weddings. But brides' love for fall vibes means October has taken the crown as the top time for marriage.
8 min read
Inside the anti-'woke' revolt that has American troops in its crosshairs
Trump vowed to banish 'woke.' Now, the culture wars are infiltrating the military and spreading paranoia among American troops
11 min read
Zillow's no good, very bad month
Zillow just had a miserable month. New lawsuits and a big move in the real-estate listings war have the home search behemoth reeling.
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Workslop is oozing into every corner of America's white-collar offices
Are those weekly work memos getting longer and more annoying? Here's why.
8 min read
The new rules of workplace loyalty
Corporate America has descended into total dysfunction. There's only one way back: restoring loyalty between employers and employees.
16 min read
Forget work wives. Go find a career nemesis.
Finding a work nemesis can supercharge your career — or totally derail it.
8 min read
The three-headed problem that's throwing the US economy into chaos
Trump has three priorities for the US economy: lower immigration, lower prices, more manufacturing. Experts say you can't have all three at once.
12 min read
Trust is dead. Can the 'Chief Trust Officer' revive it?
Companies are hiring new execs to stop deepfakes, data leaks, and disinformation. Good luck.
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She applied on LinkedIn and landed what seemed like a perfect job. Then she was out $4,300.
Scammers feed on desperation, and the desperation of American workers is surging.
11 min read
Beyond Kimmel: The soft pressure that's silencing business
The three main ways the Trump administration is cracking down on speech.
10 min read
Why cheap copycat Ozempic is still everywhere
Online pharmacies are using a loophole to continue selling cheap weight loss drugs that are modeled on Ozempic and Mounjaro, despite new FDA rules.
11 min read
Why your favorite brand is trying to make the next "Friends"
Companies' big bet on stealth TikTok ads are about to take over your feed.
7 min read
Inside the sneaky rise of 'ghost tickets' flooding StubHub and SeatGeek
Ticket speculators are listing fake "ghost tickets" on StubHub and SeatGeek. Unsuspecting concertgoers and World Cup fans are getting duped.
12 min read
The messy history behind your favorite McDonald's order
For McDonald's, 'paper or plastic?' has always been a devil's bargain
9 min read
The decline of nepo homebuyers is an ominous sign for America's real estate market
The bank of mom and dad isn't what it used to be. The number of first-time homebuyers with family help is shrinking, which points to bigger problems.
11 min read
I dove deep into the SportsCenter of Silicon Valley
Inside the online show that's become a must-watch for tech bros everywhere.
9 min read
The tierification of everything has come for Costco
Costco's new shopping hours are the latest sign of our frustrating customer reality: more fees, tiers, and chaotic pricing.
11 min read
From the Thighmaster to Peloton, all fitness fads go bust. Except one.
Working out on a treadmill is among the most popular forms of exercise in America, and it's not going anywhere anytime soon—literally.
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I'm a 28-year-old who bought an apartment in NYC. It was easier than I expected.
Like many other Gen Z homeowners, I bought my NYC apartment as a single buyer. Affordability is a major issue for Gen Z, but here's how I handled it.
11 min read
Hustle culture is reaching its final form this fall
Proteinmaxxing. Sleepmaxxing. KPImaxxing. Get ready, hustle culture is about to swallow up your entire fall.
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Golf courses are capitalizing on logo envy: 'It's a little trophy'
Golf clubs are leveraging merch hype and transforming logos into collectible trophies. It's driving even more revenue for the thriving US golf market.
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America is turning into a nation of conspiracy theorist consumers. American Eagle and Cracker Barrel are proof.
From American Eagle to Cracker Barrel, Americans are now creating wild conspiracy theories about minor company decisions.
11 min read
Inside the lucrative, surreal, and disturbing world of AI trainers
There are no ghosts in the AI machine — just legions of hidden humans training chatbots to act more like us.
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AI hype is crashing into reality. Stay calm.
Between Nvidia's recent earnings and OpenAI's underwhelming GPT-5, it's clear AI is entering its "meh" era. That's good news for everyone.
9 min read
Is the Class of 2029 the most screwed college class ever?
Today's college freshmen face sky-high tuition and debt, shaky career paths, and mixed messaging on AI. Universities are scrambling to respond.
11 min read
Seller beware: Homebuyers are backing out of real estate deals more than ever
Homebuyers are pulling out of purchases at a record rate, wary of homeownership costs and mortgage rates. But the cold feet won't last forever.
9 min read
Inside Amazon's 'hardcore' culture reset
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is yanking the company back to its roots, from RTO to monitoring employee phone use
11 min read
Why Taylor Swift's engagement proves she's become an economy of her own
Taylor Swift's engagement to Travis Kelce proves that she's transformed herself from a celebrity into an economy of her own.
9 min read
White-collar work is breaking people's brains. Some are turning to unorthodox coaches for a fix.
Want to avoid burnout? Just hire an 'executive function' coach.
10 min read
Loyalty programs are costing you a lot of money
Airlines, banks, and internet providers are taking advantage of people's unwillingness to switch and charging longtime customers more than newcomers.
11 min read
Inside Hawaii's rent-free, incredibly strict 'Forbidden Island'
Hawaiians live on this paradise island rent-free. So long as they don't drink, do drugs, or break any other of the old-world owners' old-school rules.
20 min read
Slop bowls have always been yucky. People are just now figuring it out.
Americans are turning against fast-casual chains like Chipotle, Cava, and Sweetgreen because of their higher price points and smaller portions.
9 min read
Gen Z wants to get rich quick. Some are finding it by selling insurance
Gen Zers want anything but an office job. For some, insurance, real estate are the latest "it" careers.
9 min read
I dove headfirst into the unhinged Morning Routine Industrial Complex
A survey of America's 250-year, unhinged quest for the perfect morning routine, from Benjamin Franklin to Bryan Johnson.
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America's people shortage is about to get real. Colleges, companies, and cities are unprepared.
As the US birth rate continues to decline, employers, universities, and the entire economy is already scrambling to bridge the gap.
9 min read
Las Vegas isn't dead, it's just … sleepy
I went to Las Vegas to find out if the Strip really is dead. The city is surviving, but it's got some clear problems.
10 min read
Homebuyers made a huge mortgage gamble. It's backfiring spectacularly.
Many homebuyers took "buydowns" to offset spiking mortgage rates. But in a weaker market with interest rates still high, some are feeling the pain.
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