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Trump’s big bill will add $2.4 trillion to deficit and leave 10.9 million more uninsured, CBO warns
President Donald Trump’s big bill making its way through Congress will cut taxes by $3.75 trillion but also increase deficits by $2.4 trillion over the next decade, according to an analysis...
Klarna CEO: Engineers risk losing out to business people who can code
Klarna’s CEO has warned that software engineers risk being left behind in the AI era — unless they’re also business-savvy. Speaking at SXSW London, Sebastian Siemiatkowski said the talent “who...
As fresh tariffs take effect, the ‘Taco Trump’ meme turns into a weekly internet fiesta
Following last week’s mainstream debut of the Wall Street-borne acronym TACO, or Trump Always Chickens Out, high-ranking Democrats and random social media users alike have turned the taunt into...
Uber’s new senior mode aims to remove barriers for aging riders
For millions of older adults, a ride to the grocery store or a friend’s house isn’t just about convenience—it’s about staying connected, independent, and well. When driving is no...
Circle Internet Group IPO: Stock listing date draws near for the stablecoin issuer. Here’s the latest
Stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group is expected to go public this week. Share pricing is expected to surface on Wednesday for a possible listing on Thursday, though the company...
Tech leaders slam ‘unbelievably toxic’ calls for 7-day work weeks
European tech leaders are pushing back against high-profile VCs urging founders to work seven days a week — slamming the grindset mentality as everything from “toxic” to “childish.”  “Calling...
Job openings ticked up more than anticipated in April, as layoffs also rose
Job openings saw an unexpected rise for the month of April. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, available jobs rose by 191,000 from the previous month...
Is it okay to lie (a little) on your résumé?
Welcome to Pressing Questions, Fast Company’s workplace advice column. Every week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer your biggest and most pressing workplace questions. Q:...
Wells Fargo reaches ‘pivotal milestone’ as the Fed lifts an unprecedented restriction
Wells Fargo was released from a punitive, seven-year-long $1.95 trillion cap on its assets on Tuesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve lifted the regulatory measure, allowing the bank to...
A first look inside MillerKnoll’s new million object archive
The magic of an archive often has to do with discovery—of an idea that never made it out of a sketchbook, the behind-the-scenes lore only a handful of confidantes...
EU approves first mixed reality flight simulator for pilot training
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified a mixed reality (MR) headset for civil aviation training for the first time — potentially signalling a shift in how...
The Download: AI’s role in math, and calculating its energy footprint
The must-reads I’ve combed the internet to find you today’s most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology. 1 Elon Musk has turned on Trump He called Trump’s domestic policy agenda a “disgusting...