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Why you’re feeling unmotivated and how to deal with itTroubling study reveals how minor workplace slights can trigger suicidal thoughts in depressed peopleActually, Americans are feeling better than you think this winterDirector Emerald Fennell explains why ‘Promising Young Woman’ doesn’t end how you’d expectThe rise, fall, and future of Parler, the right-wing site that Amazon shut downThe simple reason West Virginia leads the nation in vaccinating nursing home residents7 tips for starting a successful side hustleMove over pajamas. Nightgowns are the new chic, comfortable bedtime staplePeople with disabilities have been disproportionately affected by the economic impact of COVID-19Bumble files to go publicTurning trash into treasure: London Design Biennale features gorgeous pieces made from wasteThese seven boots can handle rain, sleet, and snow without sacrificing styleSmart talking points: What happens next with President Trump’s impeachment?Samsung’s new earbuds have one feature that everyone should stealIt’s not your imagination: Wealthy people really do practice more social distancingWhy equitable workplaces depend on your team’s makeup (not just outstanding hires)5 strategies to smoothly handle a workplace confrontationIn London, an experimental building houses two very different types of tenantsAn artificial intelligence scholar urges technologists to embrace humilityIRS stimulus checks: Painfully slow mailed-out payments frustrate many AmericansScheduling COVID-19 vaccinations is a mess. Zocdoc has a solutionArchitecture criticism matters more than ever, according to a critic bullied by TrumpThese are the top-paying remote jobs and how you can land oneIn a fragmented reality, Wikipedia isn’t just a refuge. It’s a roadmapSecurity experts weigh in on how to prevent more right-wing violence on Inauguration DayThis startup wants to do the impossible: make healthy instant ramenThe Capitol riot is spurring new interest in gun-detection AIParis is turning its iconic street into pedestrian gardensWhat work will look like in a post-pandemic world7 ways the circular economy will grow in 2021The damning ‘MLK/FBI’ doc shows how poorly Martin Luther King Jr. was treated in his timeSephora has a sweeping new plan for combating racism. But will it work?How to identify and encourage the key traits of innovatorsSamsung is fine-tuning its Galaxy line to better take on AppleThe pandemic recession could cause an enormous spike in homelessnessPoshmark stock skyrockets in Nasdaq debut as investors rush to cash in on resale maniaThese products will clean your home without trashing the worldThe future of work: How do you create the most productive environment for your employees?The best sustainable beauty products for 2021Here’s the full list of performers (so far) who will appear at Joe Biden’s inaugurationThis damning ‘Daily Show’ clip shows how GOP language fired up insurrectionistsGwyneth Paltrow has 5 tips for revamping your wardrobe in 2021This is how CEOs can support employees during a crisisSamsung’s new Galaxy S21 smartphones bring high-end features down to earthHow algorithm-based hiring tools can increase disability discriminationHow we’re revamping our review process to be kinder on our employees5 simple visualizations that help make sense of the Capitol insurrectionPaycheck Protection Program loan portal opens to larger lenders soon: Here’s the latestTaco Bell is secretly a haven for vegetarians—and it’s adding even more meatless optionsMAGA is a superbrand. Cutting off Trump’s social media isn’t enoughHow newspapers across the country reacted to Trump’s historic second impeachmentTech giants want to help you prove you’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19As a mob attacked the Capitol, a crowd built WikipediaThis helpful little Volkswagen robot will roll up and charge your electric carWhy Ikea just bought an 11,000-acre forest in GeorgiaHow to effectively give feedback to your bossStaying in Texas. Fleeing New York. Here’s how and where people are moving during COVID-19How many people need to be vaccinated before COVID-19 transmission starts to drop?Procter & Gamble wants to reinvent how you clean your homeHow Glow Recipe’s co-CEOs turned skincare into entertainmentPepsiCo says it will reach net-zero emissions by 2040There’s a dark side to looking on the bright side. Here’s a healthier antidoteThese are the 6 most innovative coats and jackets of the winterThis affordable, portable movie projector brings the magic back to watching moviesTech IPOs are still popping in 2021 as Affirm stock surges 80% in market debutWhy the Hot Dog Costume Guy meme perfectly captures the downfall of TrumpThere’s a disturbing nexus of organic food and white supremacistsAirbnb is blocking D.C. inauguration bookings amid threats of violenceThe U.S. Capitol is a symbol of democracy. But it’s full of Confederate statuesMindfulness doesn’t work for everyone, says University of Cambridge studyRing’s new end-to-end encryption is a big step toward better privacy‘We got a long way to go’: Netflix releases its first company inclusion reportHow to watch the Trump impeachment vote on CNN, PBS, and elsewhere live without cableI don’t care about job titles, but potential employees seem obsessed with themWhy far-right groups co-opt Norse symbolsIn times of uncertainty, our most creative thoughts can happen through playFacebook responds to WhatsApp privacy outrage with front page ads in Indian newspapersCamo, flags, and the Kraken: Experts decode the symbols of the Capitol insurrectionistsThe U.S. plans to release all the COVID-19 vaccines. Experts are worriedYouTube is the latest platform to suspend TrumpApple announces new commitments to its racial equity initiativeNew York Gov. Cuomo: Empty offices should become housingAvoid browser tab overload with these super-simple tricksTikTok overhauls privacy settings for its teenage users4 people you should be saying ‘thank you’ to during your job searchGiving people money turns out to be an incredibly effective tool in ending homelessness‘When can I schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment?’ Why the government can’t answer this simple questionI spoke to 99 big thinkers about what our world after coronavirus might look like: This is what I learnedYou’re probably making these common communication mistakes. Here are 3 ways to fix themOcean temperatures hit another record high in 2020These are the best places to work in 2021, according to employeesHow Canada Goose made its famous Expedition Parka sustainableLooking for job openings for remote work? These companies have the most right nowThe other attack inside the Capitol that we need to talk aboutShuttered theaters, cinemas, and performing arts venues can soon apply for ‘Save Our Stages’ grantsBiden plans to fight climate change in a way no U.S. president has beforeWalmart is piloting smart coolers to let you receive cold food outsideThis org wants to mobilize a new fighter in the battle against climate change: MomsToo little, too late: The cynical calculus of banning Donald TrumpAT&T is whittling down its confusing live TV streaming packagesThe case for longer, more thoughtful meetingsMove over, puzzles. Lego debuts the ultimate hobby for 2021How to ease into a healthful and sustainable digital detoxNow you can order Girl Scout cookies with Grubhub. Here’s howWe dissected nearly 100 devices to study e-waste. What we found is alarmingJack Ma’s spat with China is part of a larger antitrust crackdownNetflix’s rollout of its 2021 movies sends a message to rivals Disney, HBOWhatsApp and Facebook’s ultimatum to users reveals a privacy disasterOne simple tweak could help nurses through this grueling yearThe new top challenge for HR teams: Get comfortable with being uncomfortableHow will you actually know when it’s your turn to get the COVID-19 vaccine?These were the top 10 fastest growing websites in 20203 reasons why Twitter took a $5 billion stock hit after banning TrumpNow Yelp’s users get to report on COVID-19 safety measuresThese are some of the new jobs emerging in 2021 and beyondThis nonprofit is turning empty schoolyards into vibrant public parksThese 15 jobs are on the rise, according to LinkedInHow to redesign any outdoor space you have—even a fire escapeHow to transform your street into a 1-minute city6 CEOs on the most unexpected lessons they learned in 2020The dire consequences of Republicans ‘just asking questions’ about whatever doesn’t go their wayBurnout put me in the hospital. This is what I learned about healthy work-life balanceDuke University study: Children with this trait live longerWhy aspiring NYC mayor Andrew Yang upset New Yorkers with his quip about working from homeCan you fire an employee who was a U.S. Capitol rioter? In a word, yesMailchimp is betting that you’d like brands to text you a lot more‘Ideas are nothing; doing is everything’: 5 tips for getting your creative project off the groundIRS stimulus check update: What to know about mailed payments and the Friday deadlineWhy you should resist the urge to multitask during Zoom meetings3 organizational rules key to building a healthy remote companyTwitter has acquired its first design firm ever. Here’s whyYou have a job interview over Zoom. The kids are home. Now what?Ex-Apple engineer: Apple’s ‘Privacy Nutrition Labels’ have a fatal flawI’m a high school sophomore. Here’s how schools can teach kids to solve real-world problemsParler got destroyed this weekend: a timelineThese companies say they’re suspending donations to GOP members who opposed certifying Biden’s victoryPatagonia has had enormous success with upcycled clothing. Could other brands follow?Final call for applications for Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators 20217 daily productivity hacks to help you work smarter in 2021Designers reimagine the U.S. Capitol as a brutalist fortressWe’re in the midst of a caregiving crisis. Here’s how Biden may address itHear what Vivaldi’s ‘Four Seasons’ would sound like in a post-climate-change world5 fun ways to build trust with a remote team when you’re a new managerThe fight against climate change should focus on reaching positive climate tipping points