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3 ways leaders can improve the way they communicate in challenging situationsAfter the OnlyFans debacle, these new sex work platforms prioritize design and equityVaccines could affect how COVID-19 evolves—but that’s no reason to skip your shotThe secret trick that makes networking suck so much lessWhile they wait for the vaccine, millions of Africans can’t easily social distance or wash their handsSecond stimulus checks are going out in California: This calculator shows how much you’ll getWendy’s admits its fries were terribleCan retailers meet the demands of the omnichannel revolution?IRS unemployment refund update: Deposits and paper checks continue ‘through summer.’ What does that mean?How development equity will define the future of workThree meaningful ways to connect your hybrid workforceHow to succeed in enterprise/startup partnershipsHow to manage toxic emotions that hold you back from changing careersThe forgotten history of the world’s first restaurant3 technologies that are vital to fighting climate changeWant a following of loyal fans? 15 ways to build an engaging customer communityHate your Google search results? Now there’s a how-to guide for removing informationAlphabet Wing drones have now delivered 1,200+ roast chickens in Australia‘Yes, we’re ugly, but we’re one-of-a-kind’: How Crocs went from laughingstock to red carpetGood news: The most popular material on Earth is great for storing CO2The first space VR is a whole new way to see the Space Station—and Earth5 times Ted Lasso reminded us what great leadership looks likeIs climate change to blame for extreme weather events? Here’s how we find out100 ways to make better use of urban rooftops, from parks to tiny homesWhy the Pumpkin Spice Latte will never dieHow to tap this 2,000-year-old secret to happiness amid chaos and anxietyWomen still have a venture capital problem. This is how we actually fund female entrepreneursGovernor Kathy Hochul and the all-too-familiar glass cliffHow 5G edge computing will transform the fan experience—at home and in the stadiumGap Inc. just bought a 3D avatar company so customers can virtually try on clothing‘Workleisure’ is now a thing. Here are the best brands for a work-play wardrobeTikTok hits the big time: The MLA Handbook has decided how to cite it in academic worksAmerica needs a Chief Friendship OfficerBear Grylls wants you to eat these salmon-skin chipsThe pandemic changed M&A forever—and that’s a good thingPerfectionists, these are the costs of always wanting to do things betterInflation update: These items just got more expensive for people shopping online8 ways to effectively measure your customer experienceMIT’s mind-controlled prosthetic hand slips on like a gloveL’Oreal USA receives new ‘EDGEplus’ certification standard for pay equityWhat the Tesla Autopilot investigation means for the future of self-driving carsHere’s why everyone is commenting ‘nah he tweakin’ on InstagramIs your brand on mute? Why the world’s biggest companies are investing millions in soundRedfin report: Americans are moving to places with higher climate riskThis radical new browser will transform your relationship with tabsPangaia’s Chief Innovation Officer Amanda Parkes listens to podcasts about plants10,000 women die in car crashes each year because of bad designThe centerpiece of Microsoft’s massive new expansion is 550 feet undergroundAfter Haiti’s last earthquake, aid organizations struggled to help rebuild. Can they do better now?‘Reservation Dogs’ is the best new TV show you’re not watchingA new study reveals what we can learn about how to persuade people by watching robotsBlack and Latinx women are redefining the C-suite and entrepreneurial leadershipWhy Michael Jai White’s creativity is beyond your expectationsHow to set boundaries when you’re doing hybrid work‘We hire old people’: Job posting for software developer sparks a viral conversation about ageism in techSmart Reply is coming to Google Docs. Here’s how to turn it offHow Shani Darden went from backup dancer to making some of the best skincare products I’ve triedHow this resettlement agency is working with Airbnb to house Afghan refugeesDelta Air Lines is hiking health insurance premiums for unvaccinated employees by $200 a monthThis technique is the first step to reskilling your workersWhy this Jay Z-backed home fitness brand opened an IRL gym in the middle of COVID-19To retain talent, treat employees like CEOsWinning the war for talentPorn is back—at least on OnlyFans. Platform backtracks on banning sexually explicit contentFinding your ‘why’Tough questions for entrepreneurs: Should I do it?Everything you need to know about vaccine mandates, from an employment lawyerA 5-point assessment to help you navigate a career crossroadsFitbit’s new Charge 5 wearable wants you to work out a little lessHow Lizzo and Cardi B are reclaiming classical design for Black womenDelta variant danger zones: This ICU hospitalizations map shows most vulnerable statesMeet the Nigerian designer beloved by Madonna and Lupita Nyong’oThis wood alternative is made from kombucha brewing wasteThe inside of these bottles is so slippery, you can get all the lotion outA crash course in polishing your pandemic-damaged social skillsExclusive: Headspace and Ginger plan merger to form a mental-health powerhouseHow a dorky pillow grew into a $2.5 million annual businessThis former tech CEO takes down woke capitalism but misses the point on wokenessThis irrigation system talks to plants to find out when they need waterCareers are no longer ladders to climb. Here’s how to develop professionally instead3 mental motivation strategies to achieve moreNetflix’s Bob Ross documentary reveals the legal storm behind those happy little treesIRS direct deposit: Here’s a helpful breakdown that will tell you if it’s a tax refund or creditSweetgreen acquires Spyce, a Boston-based robotic kitchen startupTikTok responds to viral milk crate challenge: We remove videos that ‘glorify dangerous acts’Liquid Death put Tony Hawk’s actual blood in new branded skateboardsHow to foster powerful relationships in a virtual worldHow to keep it together when your employees all want different work arrangementsFirst look: The new trailer for ‘Burning Man: The Musical’ will have you rooting for MollyWe could power our homes with kitchen scraps. Here’s what has to happen firstDelta variant: this interactive COVID-19 map shows if cases are rising or falling in your areaPeople keep moving to the worst places for climate riskThe pandemic may have affected how the most productive people take breaksThese 4 tech breakthroughs could help people live to 200 years oldSteel is killing the planet. This company uses an electric oven to slash its emissionsHow a vial of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine travels from a lab in Missouri to an arm in BangladeshHow to take screenshots and record your screen on any device‘Fast Company’ editors share their favorite office accessoriesHow a costume designer for ‘Batman’ and ‘Black Panther’ created the ultimate COVID-19 maskIf you’re very rich, would you like to buy these private islands and help conserve them?What the American Time Use Survey can teach leaders about the female workforce5 ways to manage the pressure you’re feeling on the job3 habits of especially happy peopleThis multifunctional pot is a saucepan, stock pot, and Dutch oven–all rolled into oneApple employees now have a place to organize and speak out for better labor practicesMeet the design platform that lets even non-designers flex their creative musclesWhere will Afghanistan’s refugees end up?Sweeping DEI pledge takes center stage for BroadwayThis map of electric vehicle chargers shows how climate change is an infrastructure problemGoing back to the office means giving up lucrative WFH side hustles for many employeesThis company is making clothes out of pineapples, bananas, and nettlesMaking the shift to a digital-first business environmentWhat to do when loudmouths are ruining your meetingsHow the company behind an iconic toaster keeps innovatingRichard Branson’s Virgin Orbit is going public: stock will trade on Nasdaq after SPAC deal4 signs your company has an innovation-minded cultureOpenTable and Clear team up to make digital proof of vaccination easier at restaurantsThis startup is building the Pixar of the internet one TikTok at a timeMove over, Yeti. This stylish cooler is made from coconutsFish fins could hold the secret to designing better airplanesHow an $8 million pop-up park turned into an utter fiascoHow NBA Top Shot creator Dapper Labs is mainstreaming NFTsInside an audacious plan to revive some of America’s most troubled industrial citiesMost job candidates lie. Here’s how to tellHow to talk to kids about climate changeThis company had one of its best years ever after switching to a four-day weekLeaders: Here are 3 reasons it’s totally worth upskilling your peopleHow to stay positive when you really don’t feel like itThese 5 apps and services can restore your work-life balance