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Do these 3 things  if you want a promotion this year
I was taught that hard work would get me ahead, would ultimately pay off, and would get me promoted.  But several years ago, when I was passed up for...
How crunch took over our taste buds
Quiet is out and the “swicy” trend has calmed down. Now our taste buds are screaming for “crunch,” gritty textures, and noisy flavor experiences. Last year, noiseless squishy gummies...
How to clean up Google Photos to save space—and money
Recently, after decades of paying high fees for the aging photo-sharing site Flickr, I finally moved all my images to Google Photos. It saved money and offered advanced features,...
We stepped into IQM’s quantum lab to witness a new computing frontier
“The Future is Here,” declares a glowing neon sign at the entrance to IQM’s quantum data centre in Munich. It’s a bold claim — but one the Finland-based startup...
Despite DEI backlash, only 19% of companies are cutting diversity funding
As the Trump administration has set its sights on dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the workplace, the prevailing narrative has been that private-sector companies are retreating from...
How to lead humans in the age of AI 
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AI-powered surgery is improving patient care 
​​​​​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 dues for access...
Aurora borealis forecast expands as strong solar storm hits Earth. Here’s what to know
A strong solar storm headed to Earth could produce colorful aurora displays across more U.S. states than usual Tuesday night. The sun earlier this week burped out huge bursts of energy called...
Trump is bringing back higher credit card late fees
A year ago, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) put a limit on how much credit card companies could charge consumers for late payments. On Tuesday, the Trump administration...
Harvard could lose $2.2 billion for rejecting Trump’s demands. Here’s how that will impact the university
Harvard is the first university to reject President Donald Trump’s demands, which require the university to make sweeping changes in order to keep its $2.2 billion in federal funding, and...
These 7 universities are facing federal funding cuts from the Trump administration
Harvard University is the latest in a growing list of higher education institutions that had its federal funding targeted by the government in order to comply with the Trump administration’s...
Justice Department prohibits employees from sharing anything related to their work on social media
President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered U.S. Justice Department employees not to post anything on social media related to their government work, after a wave of new political appointees...