Nermeen Nabil

Why are brands suddenly all about wicker on social media?

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Why are brands suddenly all about wicker on social media?

Nermeen Nabil August 10, 2026

It’s never been a better time to be in the wicker business. Brands are leaning into the...

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Why you should start a company in your 20s, and other advice from the cofounder of global toy company Spin Master

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Why you should start a company in your 20s, and other advice from the cofounder of global toy company Spin Master

Nermeen Nabil August 10, 2026

  Spin Master is the company behind PAW Patrol and many other popular toy brands. Ronnen Harary...

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YouTube is making it harder for creators to start earning money

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YouTube is making it harder for creators to start earning money

Nermeen Nabil August 10, 2026

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan and celebrity YouTuber MrBeast. Noam Galai/Getty Images for YouTube YouTube is changing the...

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The US Army is going digital, but soldiers still want physical backups of their battlefield maps

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The US Army is going digital, but soldiers still want physical backups of their battlefield maps

Nermeen Nabil August 10, 2026

Soldiers are learning to use new technology while keeping physical copies available in case the connection goes...

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TikTok is calling US staffers back to the office 5 days a week, starting next month

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TikTok is calling US staffers back to the office 5 days a week, starting next month

Nermeen Nabil August 10, 2026

TikTok’s CEO Shou Chew. Manuel Orbegozo/Ore Huiying/Getty Images TikTok is requiring US employees to come back to...

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Spin Master’s founder explains why your 20s are the best time to start a company

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Spin Master’s founder explains why your 20s are the best time to start a company

Nermeen Nabil August 10, 2026

Ronnen Harary said he recommends starting a business in your 20s. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Paramount...

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Mamdani backs new protections for workers delivering packages for companies like Amazon

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Mamdani backs new protections for workers delivering packages for companies like Amazon

Nermeen Nabil August 10, 2026

Mamdani is backing a bill he says will improve working conditions for Amazon subcontractors. Spencer Platt/Getty Images...

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What smart people are saying about Meta’s open-weight model Muse Glimmer and Mark Zuckerberg’s AI manifesto

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What smart people are saying about Meta’s open-weight model Muse Glimmer and Mark Zuckerberg’s AI manifesto

Nermeen Nabil August 10, 2026

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the social network would continue to release open models. Bloomberg/Getty Images Meta...

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Seaports are dabbling in AI, but complex supply chain operations make adoption a challenge

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Seaports are dabbling in AI, but complex supply chain operations make adoption a challenge

Nermeen Nabil August 10, 2026

The Port of New Orleans launched an AI partnership in late May with the New Orleans Public...

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Fast Company’s 12th annual Innovation Festival returns to NYC

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Fast Company’s 12th annual Innovation Festival returns to NYC

Nermeen Nabil August 10, 2026

The Fast Company Innovation Festival, presented by Capital One Business, is returning to New York City this...

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The U.S. records its hottest month ever, NOAA says

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The U.S. records its hottest month ever, NOAA says

Nermeen Nabil August 10, 2026

The contiguous United States set a record for its hottest month ever in July, according to the...

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Bernie Sanders asked the leading AI CEOs to pause development. Read his letter.

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Bernie Sanders asked the leading AI CEOs to pause development. Read his letter.

Nermeen Nabil August 10, 2026

Sen. Bernie Sanders demanded OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta “pause AI development.” Bloomberg/Getty Images Sen. Bernie Sanders wrote...

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Leaked memo: The Arena Group is rebranding to Paradium.AI and wants to build an ‘AI-powered ecosystem’

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Leaked memo: The Arena Group is rebranding to Paradium.AI and wants to build an ‘AI-powered ecosystem’

Nermeen Nabil August 10, 2026

CEO Paul Edmondson told employees on Monday that The Arena Group was changing its name to Paradium.AI....

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AI agents, IRL socializing, and vibe coding: Where top consumer investors are placing bets

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AI agents, IRL socializing, and vibe coding: Where top consumer investors are placing bets

Nermeen Nabil August 10, 2026

Investors Niko Bonatsos (Verdict Capital), Marina Girgis (Precursor Ventures), and Amy Wu Martin (Menlo Ventures) are backing...

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TikTok maker ByteDance pulls the plug on AI companion services in China, as users grieve

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TikTok maker ByteDance pulls the plug on AI companion services in China, as users grieve

Nermeen Nabil August 10, 2026

Li Linlin cried for days after losing her AI boyfriend. She had exchanged about 700,000 words in...

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Homes in these 10 zip codes are still selling above asking—even as the rest of the market cools

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Homes in these 10 zip codes are still selling above asking—even as the rest of the market cools

Nermeen Nabil August 10, 2026

The suburbs are back, baby. City dwellers in the Northeast and Midwest who have been priced out...

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I’ve worked at Costco for 21 years. Here are 7 of the best things I’m seeing on shelves right now.

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I’ve worked at Costco for 21 years. Here are 7 of the best things I’m seeing on shelves right now.

Nermeen Nabil August 10, 2026

As a longtime employee, I think the Soules Kitchen street-taco steak is one of the best things...

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Sustainability’s skeptics keep declaring victory. Tom Szaky keeps proving them wrong

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Sustainability’s skeptics keep declaring victory. Tom Szaky keeps proving them wrong

Nermeen Nabil August 10, 2026

It has become a point of pride in some circles to declare the era of environmentally conscious...

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This map shows the 26 states where Taylor Farms has recalled foods that could be contaminated with salmonella

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This map shows the 26 states where Taylor Farms has recalled foods that could be contaminated with salmonella

Nermeen Nabil August 10, 2026

Taylor Farms pulled ready-made items, including salsa and guacamole, that were potentially contaminated with salmonella. Alexander Spatari/Getty...

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Warren Buffett could wait forever. His successor may not be so patient.

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Warren Buffett could wait forever. His successor may not be so patient.

Nermeen Nabil August 10, 2026

Greg Abel might not be as patient as Warren Buffett, Michael Burry says. Theron Mohamed/Business Insider Warren...

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