This company is making a system that converts EVs into hybrids
Electric vehicles have seen a lot of success in recent years, but there are still some concerns—from range anxiety to insufficient charging infrastructure—that limit their overall…
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This federal program helps families pay utility bills—but Trump just fired the entire staff
As a particularly cold winter sputters to an end, Pennsylvania’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps residents pay their heating bills, closed on Friday—several…
Duolingo will start teaching chess soon
Popular language learning app Duolingo is giving its bite-size lesson treatment to one of the oldest games in the world: chess. Duolingo’s chess course will take users, who can range from…
Set your meetings free with these no-cost Zoom alternatives
While Zoom is unquestionably the biggest name in videoconferencing, its free tier has some limitations—particularly the 40-minute time cap on group meetings. The good news is that several…
There’s a better way for companies to partner with startups
The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community of leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. Members pay annual…
Chipotle heads south of the border, announcing first restaurant in Mexico despite Trump tariff war
At a time when many fast-casual chains are struggling to get customers in the door, and rethinking their next moves both at home and internationally due to Trump’s trade wars, Chipotle…
How tariffs could change the way Americans buy video games
In a time where tariff price hikes are invading seemingly every element of life, diving into a video game could offer a welcome reprieve, both spiritually and fiscally. Digital video games…
One of Pope Francis’ last prayer intentions urged people to ‘look less at screens’
Weeks ahead of his death, Pope Francis dedicated this month’s prayer intention to new technologies and the hope that it can serve “every person, especially the weakest.” “How I would like…
Venture capital is hurting innovation—but the indie startup era might save it
Catherine Bracy is the Founder and CEO of TechEquity, an organization working at the intersection of tech and economic equity. The company advocates on behalf of policies that ensure…
China issues a stark trade warning to Japan and Taiwan as they negotiate tariffs with the U.S.
China on Monday warned other countries against making trade deals with the United States to China’s detriment. Governments including those of Taiwan, Japan and South Korea have begun…
Google’s high-stakes hearings begin as DOJ pushes to break up tech giant’s monopoly
Google will confront an existential threat Monday as the U.S. government tries to break up the company as punishment for turning its revolutionary search engine into a ruthless monopoly.…
60,000 American households could lose their rental assistance next year. Here’s why
Moments after Daniris Espinal walked into her new apartment in Brooklyn, she prayed. In ensuing nights, she would awaken and touch the walls for reassurance—finding in them a relief that…
What happens after a pope dies? These are rituals that will follow the death of Pope Francis
The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his successor begins. They involve the certification of death and…
This CEO teaches at Stanford, and has hired scores of recent grads and MBAs. Here’s what he has to say about Gen Z
Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from…
Broadcom is betting big on ethernet to disrupt AI workloads and data centers
Behind the curtain of generative AI breakthroughs and GPU hype, a quieter transformation is taking place. Data center architecture and its prowess have become a fierce battleground as AI…
In Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley,’ Black communities get all of the pollution—but very few of the jobs
Residents of the mostly Black communities sandwiched between chemical plants along the lower Mississippi River have long said they get most of the pollution but few of the jobs produced by…
Netflix is eyeing video podcasts as it expands beyond TV and film
Amid the video podcast boom, Netflix is making its own move into the space. According to Business Insider, the streaming giant’s co-CEO Ted Sarandos said video podcasts may be the next…
Musk’s DOGE is shuttering OSHA’s office in ‘Cancer Alley’—despite how dangerous it is
On the morning of March 20, Mathew Roberts was working at a chemical plant on the outskirts of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, when he was involved in an accident with a forklift. Unresponsive and…
‘Meeting hangovers’ are draining your team. Here’s how to cure them
Exhaustion. Mental fatigue. Difficulty concentrating. Irritability. Dreading your next calendar appointment. Nobody likes showing up to work with a hangover. But these days, you don’t need…
‘The Rehearsal’ Season 2 will make you think differently about plane crashes—and standing up to your boss
Nathan Fielder’s comedy can feel like watching a slow-motion plane crash. On semi-scripted shows such as Nathan for Youand The Rehearsal, the comedian makes real people squirm with his…
No, you do not really need $1.26 million to retire
Every few months, there’s a new story or study or think piece on the exact dollar amount needed to afford retirement. The most recent is Northwestern Mutual’s 2025 Planning & Progress…
Why using shorthand like ‘thx’ and ‘k’ in texting is hurting your relationships
My brother’s text messages can read like fragments of an ancient code: “hru,” “wyd,” “plz”—truncated, cryptic, and never quite satisfying to receive. I’ll often find myself second-guessing…
What’s open and closed on Easter Sunday? Grocery stores, Walmart, Target, pharmacies, more
The Easter holiday is celebrated by billions of Christians around the world. But even if you are not partaking in the festivities, store closures or reduced store hours might impact you.…
Nuclear power is booming. Where will we put the waste?
Around the U.S., about 90,000 tons of nuclear waste is stored at more than 100 sites in 39 states, in a range of different structures and containers. For decades, the nation has been…