August 30, 2026 AI survey on job losses shows surprising wins for some workers BY The Conversation Do artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT eliminate jobs, create new ones, or both? There’s a lot of speculation regarding this question, but little solid data in the U.S. to answer it. I’m a sociologist who researches AI, among … Continue reading AI survey on job losses shows surprising wins for some workers
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The Lakers just landed a $12.5 billion deal with 2 surprising new owners
August 12, 2026 The Lakers just landed a $12.5 billion deal with 2 surprising new owners BY María José Gutiérrez Chávez The Los Angeles Lakers have new owners again. The team announced Wednesday that it has been sold to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and billionaire investor Josh Kushner for a record-breaking $12.5 billion. … Continue reading The Lakers just landed a $12.5 billion deal with 2 surprising new owners
Forget em dashes: A viral report on AI-generated writing has surprising new clues
August 03, 2026 Forget em dashes: A viral report on AI-generated writing has surprising new clues BY Jude Cramer As AI-generated content takes over the internet, humans are becoming more and more vigilant about differentiating bot-written copy from genuine human writing. Last week, LinkedIn even became the first major platform to add a button that lets … Continue reading Forget em dashes: A viral report on AI-generated writing has surprising new clues
A surprising pregnancy trend is alarming health experts
June 12, 2026 A surprising pregnancy trend is alarming health experts BY Taylor Hatmaker Pregnant women are drinking more, according to a newly published report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The data sheds new light on one more aspect of public health in the U.S. that appears to be trending in the … Continue reading A surprising pregnancy trend is alarming health experts
The busiest leaders share this surprising weakness
April 02, 2026 The busiest leaders share this surprising weakness BY Morag Barrett The constant race on the work treadmill doesn’t just steal your time. It systematically decays every relationship you have. During a recent keynote, I asked leaders in the room a simple question: “How many of you have cancelled plans with someone you care … Continue reading The busiest leaders share this surprising weakness
Shein IPO: Why the rumored London stock listing is as surprising as it is controversial
June 03, 2024 Shein IPO: Why the rumored London stock listing is as surprising as it is controversial The China-founded fast-fashion behemoth may pick an off-the-beaten path for its blockbuster market debut, but can it escape the scrutiny it has been resisting? BY Clint Rainey Fast-fashion retailer Shein is reportedly ready again to jumpstart the process … Continue reading Shein IPO: Why the rumored London stock listing is as surprising as it is controversial
If you’re stuck in a rut, consider consulting this surprising group
March 24, 2024 If you’re stuck in a rut, consider consulting this surprising group You can accomplish much more by mixing people from different, but not totally disconnected, disciplines and asking for their thoughts. BY Yonason Goldson Did you hear the one about the vascular surgeon who walked into a plumbers convention? Actually, it was a … Continue reading If you’re stuck in a rut, consider consulting this surprising group
Gap Inc. hires Zac Posen as its new creative director. He’s a surprising pick
By Elizabeth Segran February 05, 2024 Can Zac Posen offer Gap Inc. a new creative vision that will get it out of its slump? It’s unclear. But the company is entrusting its brands to the 43-year-old designer. Today, Posen was named the new executive vice president and creative director of Gap Inc., which owns Old … Continue reading Gap Inc. hires Zac Posen as its new creative director. He’s a surprising pick
The surprising truth about how to achieve your marketing goals
Shift your perspective on marketing success. Learn how prioritizing your marketing team’s development leads to sustainable growth. Tim Parkin on August 31, 2023 Forget about your customers — really, because the key to growth may not be what you think it is. In today’s environment, most companies have a singular and relentless focus on growth. … Continue reading The surprising truth about how to achieve your marketing goals
IRS tax day 2023: Getting laid off can affect your return in surprising ways, H&R Block expert warns
By Christopher Zara April 14, 2023 Dealing with a job loss is stressful enough, but for countless Americans who were laid off in 2022, this coming week could bring them the added headache of being in unfamiliar tax situations when their returns are due. This is especially true for people who work … Continue reading IRS tax day 2023: Getting laid off can affect your return in surprising ways, H&R Block expert warns