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Inflation is spreading through the U.S. economy beyond the pump
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Inflation is spreading through the U.S. economy beyond the pump

Fast Company·The Conversation·3 days ago
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Americans don’t need a press release to know that inflation is rising. Gasoline is above $4 per gallon amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and the release of key price data on May 28 underscores why…

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Taking a trip this summer? Beware. These travel scams are now turbocharged by AI
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Taking a trip this summer? Beware. These travel scams are now turbocharged by AI

Fast Company·Michael Grothaus·3 days ago
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Memorial Day is behind us, which means the summer travel season has officially arrived. Over the next three months, millions of Americans will take their annual vacations, both domestically and internationally.…

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Science says you can indeed buy happiness—for as little as $30
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Science says you can indeed buy happiness—for as little as $30

Fast Company·Emily Guy Birken·3 days ago
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When I was about 8 years old, in response to the ubiquitous question of what I wanted to be when I grew up, I responded, “I want to be happy!” The adults chuckled and my inquisitor did not ask any follow-up questions.…

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Watch out, Spotify: This free site is a music lover’s dream
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Watch out, Spotify: This free site is a music lover’s dream

Fast Company·JR Raphael·3 days ago
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These days, music is everywhere. You can call up practically any recorded song at any moment with a quick flick of your favorite fingie and nary an extra cent spent.…

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May full moon: A rare blue ‘micromoon’ will appear in the sky tonight. Here’s the best time to see it
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May full moon: A rare blue ‘micromoon’ will appear in the sky tonight. Here’s the best time to see it

Fast Company·Shannon Cudd·3 days ago
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The rarity of events and celebrations such as milestone birthdays and cosmic happenings makes them special. The phrase “once in a blue moon” exists because it is not an everyday occurrence.…

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Student loan borrowers scramble after learning some repayment plans are disappearing
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Student loan borrowers scramble after learning some repayment plans are disappearing

Decision time is near for millions of federal student loan borrowers who will need to pick a new repayment plan starting July 1. Due to the Big Beautiful Bill Act passed in July 2025, repayment plans for student loans will look different, requiring…

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Costco says Americans are panic-buying one thing again—and it’s not toilet paper
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Costco says Americans are panic-buying one thing again—and it’s not toilet paper

Fast Company·Taylor Hatmaker·3 days ago
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With gas prices soaring, Americans looking to save at the pump are flocking to Costco in droves. In its latest quarterly earnings report, the budget-friendly retailer described a “record-breaking” volume of sales in its gasoline business.…

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AI can change the world—if we change who it’s built for
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AI can change the world—if we change who it’s built for

Fast Company·Hala Hanna·3 days ago
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In the first quarter of 2026, investors deployed $300 billion into 6,000 startups, up 150% from previous years. Only a single-digit sliver of that capital is directed toward AI applications focused on solving social and environmental challenges.…

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The leadership skill that unlocks better outcomes
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The leadership skill that unlocks better outcomes

Fast Company·Larraine Segil·3 days ago
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As founder, chair, and CEO of the Exceptional Women Alliance, I am privileged to engage with extraordinary female leaders across industries. This month, I spoke with Britt Ide about one of the most overlooked—and essential—leadership skills: building…

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The Postal Service just proposed sweeping new rules for mail-in voting
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The Postal Service just proposed sweeping new rules for mail-in voting

Fast Company·Taylor Hatmaker·3 days ago
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President Trump’s attack on mail-in voting is roping in the U.S. Postal Service. Under a new proposal introduced on Friday, the USPS would force states to hand over the names and addresses of residents who vote by mail.…

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What fly fishing taught me about building a brand
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What fly fishing taught me about building a brand

Fast Company·David Placek·3 days ago
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There is a moment on a trout river, when the light softens, the water goes still and everything you know about casting, currents, and choosing the right fly comes together in a single act of skill.…

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Navigating World Cup stadiums is going to be a logistical nightmare. Here’s how Uber wants to help
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Navigating World Cup stadiums is going to be a logistical nightmare. Here’s how Uber wants to help

Fast Company·Sam Becker·3 days ago
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Only weeks after announcing a slew of new offerings at its annual Go-Get event in New York, Uber Technologies is throwing more onto the pile ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.…

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The defense-tech founder betting on autonomous war
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The defense-tech founder betting on autonomous war

Fast Company·Robert Safian·3 days ago
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From Ukraine to the Middle East, Shield AI’s autonomous drones are deployed on the front lines. Brandon Tseng, cofounder and president of the San Diego-based company, is in the vanguard of this defense-tech explosion and the fierce debate over the use of…

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When women ask for more, they pay for it
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When women ask for more, they pay for it

Fast Company·Stephanie O'Connell·3 days ago
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When Anna, a 32-year-old IT professional, started her first job, it wasn’t long before she found herself facing a bad case of job creep. “They said, ‘Hey, can you do this other thing too for a little bit?…

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How to give feedback that sticks
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How to give feedback that sticks

Fast Company·Art Markman·3 days ago
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When supervising colleagues, you often need to guide their behavior and help them to improve their skills. That means noticing the mistakes people are making and giving them good feedback that will influence their behavior in the future.…

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Follow the money: Mapping millionaire migration across America
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Follow the money: Mapping millionaire migration across America

Big Think·Frank Jacobs·3 days ago
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Since 2018, around 102,600 millionaires have left California. In the same period, 61,400 Americans with at least seven figures to their name have packed up and left New York state. Where have they gone?…

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