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NikeSkims has its first lookbook, and it’s a new take on athleisure

NikeSkims has released a first look at its inaugural collection, out later this month.

NikeSkims athleisure wear was designed to sweat in. Nike announced Monday that its new brand for women, created in partnership with the Kim Kardashian co-founded Skims, will launch on September 26, and the brand tapped top professional and college athletes to show it off.

What to do if you get blamed for someone else’s mistakes

Your response depends on two factors: why you’re getting the blame and how senior you are.

As a faculty member at the University of Texas, I often watch our football team play on fall Saturdays. During last week’s game, there was a penalty on the Longhorns’ defense. The referee called the penalty and mentioned the player who committed the infraction. Watching the replay, it was clear that the penalty was actually on a different player. No big deal, of course, because there was clearly a penalty. But, one player got called out on national television for the mistake of another.

5 time-saving Outlook features you’re probably overlooking

Once you know these gems, you can’t go back to not using them.

I’m a big fan of efficiency, mostly because I’m also a big fan of doing as little work as possible while still getting things done.

The real workplace revolution isn’t AI, it’s human happiness

Put simply, happier teams are higher-performing teams.

We are living through an AI revolution. Boards are green-lighting pilots and buying AI licenses to maximize employee productivity. However, the most powerful performance lever in the modern workplace isn’t algorithmic, it’s human. When people are happier at work, they create, collaborate, and stay. When they aren’t, the best tech in the world won’t stop the value from leaking out of your organization.

Use the 2-7-30 rule to radically improve your memory

150 years of science shows this brain hack can radically improve your memory. Entrepreneurs and anyone else who needs to learn things fast should take note.

This is a column about a helpful trick that will radically improve your memory with minimal effort so you can learn faster. But before I get to the science behind the technique and how it can help you in business, indulge me for a minute in explaining why I was so thrilled to discover it. 

Zillow update rates 250 housing markets as buyer’s or seller’s markets

Where home sellers—and homebuyers—have the most power right now, according to Zillow’s updated analysis released in September.

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Try these tech tools the next time you attend a conference

Apps to prep, network, connect, and scan.

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Cyberattack disrupts Heathrow and other major European airports

The cyberattack impacted an electronic check-in and boarding system used across several major European air hubs, leading to flight delays and some cancellations.

A cyberattack is causing major delays and some flight cancellations at European airports, including London’s Heathrow Airport. 

Are you a night owl? New Gen Z study ties staying up late to ‘problematic’ smartphone and social media use

Scientists found that Gen Z night owls may be trapped in a vicious cycle of loneliness, anxiety, and unhealthy phone habits.

Being a night owl has its perks. Scientists have found that people who habitually stay up late may be more creative, and perhaps even more intelligent, than those who go to bed and wake up earlier. But it also has its downsides: There’s evidence that night owls may be more susceptible to psychiatric issues and cognitive decline than their early bird peers. 

Farm Aid 40: How to watch CNN concert event in support of family farmers online for free without cable

A concert featuring Willie Nelson and an all-star lineup will mark the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid. You can stream special coverage tonight.

Teenage Willie Nelson didn’t like picking cotton when he was growing up so he played in bands at local Texas dance halls instead.