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What’s wrong with the school car line

We’ve turned the beginning of the day into a miniature supply-chain operation.

Every weekday morning, across the country, parents fall into the same routine. A line of SUVs and minivans snakes around the school. Engines idle as mothers and fathers inch forward, phones in one hand, coffee in the other. Kids sit in the back seat scrolling on their own phones, waiting for their turn to be unloaded by a staff member in a reflective vest. One by one, the doors open, backpacks are lifted, and the vehicle pulls away. The factory-like process is orderly, efficient, and utterly dehumanizing. 

How to pick a work uniform

Getting dressed for work takes effort. Have a ‘look’ or ‘uniform’ can make it easier. Here’s what to keep in mind while choosing one.

Getting dressed for work takes some effort. You have to buy the right clothes, choose what you want to wear each day, and think about how the way you dress affects the way people see you. Some people like to use their clothes as a way to call attention to themselves, while others are not interested in having their clothes make a statement.

How to pick a work uniform

Getting dressed for work takes effort. Have a ‘look’ or ‘uniform’ can make it easier. Here’s what to keep in mind while choosing one.

Getting dressed for work takes some effort. You have to buy the right clothes, choose what you want to wear each day, and think about how the way you dress affects the way people see you. Some people like to use their clothes as a way to call attention to themselves, while others are not interested in having their clothes make a statement.

Why good teams beat good ideas

We glorify individual brilliance—but science shows it’s well-designed groups that drive real innovation.

Who discovered the lightbulb? If you answered “Thomas Edison,” you’re not alone—and you’re also not quite right.

Why good teams beat good ideas

We glorify individual brilliance—but science shows it’s well-designed groups that drive real innovation.

Who discovered the lightbulb? If you answered “Thomas Edison,” you’re not alone—and you’re also not quite right.

Mark Zuckerberg is the latest superachiever to say he swears by the 80% rule

The Facebook founder just explained his approach to productivity and it’s identical to the 80% rule that so many executives and experts swear by.

Imagine you’re Mark Zuckerberg. What does an average day at work look like for you? 

Homebuilder inventory hits 2009 levels—creating deals in these housing markets

A record 121,000 completed single-family homes sat unsold in July, as affordability challenges weigh on buyers in key Sun Belt markets.

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The week in business: Recalls, retail woes, and record-setting deals

From salmonella-contaminated eggs to Swift and Kelce’s $1.65B engagement, this week’s business news had it all.

It’s been one of those weeks where business news managed to cover just about everything: food safety, trade drama, housing weirdness, mall nostalgia, layoffs, and even Taylor Swift’s love life. Some stories hit directly at everyday life—like what’s in your fridge or how much you pay for a house. Others reminded us how fast global policies can change, or how a logo tweak can wipe millions off a company’s market cap.

Arch Manning debuts as starting quarterback for the Texas Longhorns: Here’s how to tune in

One of the most anticipated QB starts in college football is happening today. Here’s how cord-cutters can catch the action.

Everyone has an opinion on nepotism, although most of us probably wouldn’t mind benefiting from it.

This simple free service makes sharing PDFs painless

No more awkward email attachments? Yes, please!

Look, I’m not gonna lie to ya’: I’ve got a bit of a love-hate relationship with PDFs. And, more often than not, it veers mostly toward the “hate” side of that spectrum.