Year: 2026

Hegseth’s focus on fitness and grooming is back in the spotlight ahead of another big speech

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Hegseth’s focus on fitness and grooming is back in the spotlight ahead of another big speech

Nermeen Nabil September 17, 2026

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaking during a recent ceremony. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Troops selected to attend...

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How Adidas found its place in culture again

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How Adidas found its place in culture again

Nermeen Nabil September 17, 2026

In 2022, Adidas faced a crossroads after ending its lucrative partnership with Yeezy. Fast-forward to today, and...

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Building a cloud designed for AI

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Building a cloud designed for AI

Nermeen Nabil September 17, 2026

The cloud built for the internet era was designed to serve many different workloads. Today, AI demands...

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Data is Everywhere—Insight isn’t: Understanding what consumers want

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Data is Everywhere—Insight isn’t: Understanding what consumers want

Nermeen Nabil September 17, 2026

Consumers are more fragmented, unpredictable, and difficult to reach than ever. Meanwhile, companies have more data than...

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Scaling against the current: How to build through opposition

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Scaling against the current: How to build through opposition

Nermeen Nabil September 17, 2026

Being considered “taboo” doesn’t negate a product or sector’s existence or market relevance. Categories like cannabis, sexual...

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Every American city needs a music office

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Every American city needs a music office

Nermeen Nabil September 17, 2026

Cities are spending aggressively to compete for economic growth and cultural relevance. They build entertainment districts, recruit...

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The house where Lizzie Borden’s parents were murdered is now a B&B. Take a look inside.

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The house where Lizzie Borden’s parents were murdered is now a B&B. Take a look inside.

Nermeen Nabil September 17, 2026

Lizzie Borden’s former home, where her father and stepmother were found dead. Joshua Chopy/Chopy Media/Brettman/Getty Images Lizzie...

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OpenAI takes its AI fight with Anthropic to Big Law

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OpenAI takes its AI fight with Anthropic to Big Law

Nermeen Nabil September 17, 2026

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman inside Oakland’s federal courthouse on May 12, 2026. Josh Edelson / AFP via...

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A CEO tried a four-day week—but stopped after employees were secretly working Fridays

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A CEO tried a four-day week—but stopped after employees were secretly working Fridays

Nermeen Nabil September 17, 2026

When Austin-based workforce management company Safeguard Global piloted a four-day workweek in 2023, the goal was to...

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Universal says it plans to release the documentary Elon Musk hates in theaters

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Universal says it plans to release the documentary Elon Musk hates in theaters

Nermeen Nabil September 17, 2026

Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP via Getty Images Comcast’s Universal unit says it will go ahead with plans...

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Alex Karp says the AI safety debate is really about nationalizing AI labs

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Alex Karp says the AI safety debate is really about nationalizing AI labs

Nermeen Nabil September 17, 2026

Alex Karp weighed in on the AI safety debate during a Thursday interview. Sean Rayford/Getty Images Alex...

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Uber employees say AI is doing everything from writing support chat responses to answering questions in Slack

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Uber employees say AI is doing everything from writing support chat responses to answering questions in Slack

Nermeen Nabil September 17, 2026

Some Uber employees said that they felt AI was one reason behind the company’s layoffs earlier this...

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McKinsey wants ambitious technologists, not just MBAs

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McKinsey wants ambitious technologists, not just MBAs

Nermeen Nabil September 17, 2026

McKinsey seeks engineers as AI reshapes consulting Joan Cros/NurPhoto via Getty Images McKinsey QuantumBlack leader Ben Ellencweig...

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Nike is getting dropped from the S&P 100 after 18 years. Here’s its plan to come back

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Nike is getting dropped from the S&P 100 after 18 years. Here’s its plan to come back

Nermeen Nabil September 17, 2026

After an 18-year tenure, Nike will be removed from the S&P 100 later this month. But during...

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How to figure out which advice is worth taking

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How to figure out which advice is worth taking

Nermeen Nabil September 17, 2026

If you are ambitious in your goals for work and want to continue improving your performance, then...

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Apartment hunting this fall? Don’t sign a lease before asking for this

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Apartment hunting this fall? Don’t sign a lease before asking for this

Nermeen Nabil September 17, 2026

Rent has fallen for the 37th consecutive month, as more landlords offer concessions for renters The average...

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New York Fashion Week recap: from Ralph Lauren to Eckhaus Latta, joyful dressing takes over for Spring 2027

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New York Fashion Week recap: from Ralph Lauren to Eckhaus Latta, joyful dressing takes over for Spring 2027

Nermeen Nabil September 17, 2026

Across the runways this New York Fashion Week, designers reimagined spring dressing by shaking up the season’s...

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Florida is no longer the best state to retire. See why Wyoming is now the place to spend your golden years.

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Florida is no longer the best state to retire. See why Wyoming is now the place to spend your golden years.

Nermeen Nabil September 17, 2026

Wyoming is now the top state for retirees. Debbie Galbraith/Getty Images Move over, Florida: Wyoming was ranked...

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Sydney Sweeney and tradwives are different sides of the same coin

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Sydney Sweeney and tradwives are different sides of the same coin

Nermeen Nabil September 17, 2026

PR strategists said Sydney Sweeney and tradwife influencers likely know what they’re doing and are capitalizing on...

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Instacart should be worried about DoorDash and Uber’s new deal

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Instacart should be worried about DoorDash and Uber’s new deal

Nermeen Nabil September 17, 2026

Instacart has had a same-day delivery partnership with Costco since 2017. Charles-McClintock Wilson/NurPhoto via Getty Images Uber...

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