How discounting hurts long-term loyalty and profits
Discounting has been part of retail’s toolkit for decades, and it can be effective, especially during high-stakes shopping seasons. But as promotions become more frequent across the…
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The row house is back to solve the housing crisis
At a factory in Austin, a startup recently finished its first prototype: a row house it plans to replicate in cities nationwide to help with the housing shortage. Row houses—narrow,…
Culture isn’t what you say, it’s what you do
I’ve read a lot of books on building a culture at work. A lot of the advice is well intentioned but to me overly complex. A 20-step framework is a lot harder to live by than a simple…
Saudi Arabia’s newest superlative: The world’s largest, fastest, and longest roller coaster
The record-breaking Falcons Flight roller coaster starts out slow, but don’t be fooled. Seconds into the ride at the new Six Flags Qiddiya City in Saudi Arabia, passengers are jolted into…
Navigating the ghosts of cultures past
The only constant in life is change. This truth is as salient today as it was when the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus posited the idea centuries ago. It’s a truth that most modern…
This 3-part framework can help you land your dream job
For two decades, I’ve mentored professionals at every career stage: first as a high school teacher and administrator, and presently as a university professor and corporate consultant. One…
3 ways to attract employees who will love their jobs
If you’re a CEO, entrepreneur, recruiter, or hiring manager, you know how important it is to hire the right people for the right roles. But hiring the right people for the right roles goes…
What is vagueposting? The cryptic social media trend that’s driving everyone crazy
Can I say it? If you have ever scrolled on social media and felt like you joined a conversation halfway through, with no context at all, you are not alone. Over the past few weeks, a type…
Can PR help solve the women’s health crisis?
Women in all parts of my life are encountering similar obstacles in their health journeys. The common thread is that when we don’t advocate for ourselves and ask the right questions, we…
Why grow the women’s economy through acquisitions?
For decades, women business owners have faced a persistent challenge: access to capital. Despite owning nearly half of all small businesses in the U.S., women often encounter barriers to…
SpaceX Is buying xAI—and turning the rocket company into an AI infrastructure giant
Elon Musk is merging his rocket maker SpaceX with his artificial intelligence startup xAI in a deal that changes what a future SpaceX IPO represents. After rumors surfaced last week, Musk…
Oracle chases $50 billion for AI buildout as doubts mount on Wall Street
Oracle shares fell 2% Monday following the company’s announcement it planned to raise upwards to $50 billion in 2026. Funding rounds of that size are no longer unusual. The surge in AI…
China bans Tesla-style doors because they’re a public safety hazard
China has become the first nation to outlaw the Tesla-style concealed door handle. Demanded by Elon Musk against the safety concerns of his own engineers, the handle and its electronic…
Tiny Chef’s new gig with Ikea is the hopeful job news we all needed
Finally, some good news: the Tiny Chef, who captured the hearts of internet users around the world this summer, when his Nickelodeon show was cancelled, will finally grace our screens…
Trump administration to launch ‘Project Vault’—a $12 billion stockpile of rare earth elements
The Trump administration plans to deploy nearly $12 billion to create a strategic reserve of rare earth elements, a stockpile that could counter China’s ability to use its dominance of…
This famed architect says Trump’s plan for Kennedy Center is ‘absurd’
When President Donald Trump announced on social media on February 1 that the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., would close for two years for…
Trump cuts tariffs on India to 18% after Modi agrees to stop buying Russian oil
President Donald Trump said Monday that he plans to lower tariffs on goods from India to 18%, from 25%, after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil. The…
Only 9 states beat inflation from 2020 to 2024. Is yours on the list?
Americans lived through the worst bout of inflation in about 40 years at the start of this decade, but the sting of higher prices differed significantly depending on where you live. Even…
Are Amazon and other company layoffs really tied AI? It’s complicated, experts say
The one thing N. Lee Plumb knows for sure about being laid off from Amazon last week is that it wasn’t a failure to get on board with the company’s artificial intelligence plans. Plumb,…
Southwest Florida housing market still seeing a home price correction—how much lower will prices drop?
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Back in 2023, this single-family home at 19374 Rizzuto St. in Venice, FL…
“Melania” Is a Forty-Million-Dollar Journey Into the Void
The First Lady’s lavish new documentary portrays world events as B-roll between wardrobe changes. Source link
GOP fundraising data reveals a ‘war chest’ for Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms
The Republican National Committee has vastly outpaced Democrats in the crush for cash ahead of the midterm elections, holding a nearly $100 million advantage at the close of 2025,…
Bad Bunny’s win at the 2026 Grammys is a first a Spanish-language album
Bad Bunny won album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards for his critically-acclaimed “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” closing out a surprising and history-making night. It is the first time a…
At the Grammys, host Trevor Noah roasts Nicki Minaj and takes aim at Trump with an Epstein joke
Trevor Noah once again roamed through the audience during his monologue to open the Grammy Awards, taking pokes at the stars while standing right next to them, but he saved his most…