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Economic stability depends on democracy

Why business leaders must lead the fight for free and fair elections.

In 2020, leaders from across the business sector defended the electoral process against unprecedented threats, condemning the violence on Capitol Hill, and calling for a peaceful transfer of power. The rise in anti-democratic rhetoric, threats of political violence and intimidation, and election administration challenges in the ramp-up to this year’s election require business leaders to once again stand up for our democratic processes and institutions.

Perplexity rolls out an AI election information hub. Use it at your own risk

Some of the information sources Perplexity is using for its Election Information Hub are unusual—and questionable.

While most major AI services, including OpenAI and Google’s Gemini, are staying quiet about the election, Perplexity is going all in on the 2024 presidential race. The AI service has set up a hub that offers background and, starting Tuesday, purported real-time information about the results. But you might want to think twice before using it.

Conservationists sue U.S. to block a controversial lithium mine in Nevada

They say the lithium mine will drive an endangered desert wildflower to extinction, disrupt groundwater flows, and threaten cultural resources.

Conservationists and an advocacy group for Native Americans are suing the U.S. to try to block a Nevada lithium mine they say will drive an endangered desert wildflower to extinction, disrupt groundwater flows, and threaten cultural resources.

‘Shark Tank’s Jane Lu says this AI-generated job app was the ‘worst email I’ve ever received’

AI can help stressed job seekers streamline the application process, but remember to give the materials a once-over before hitting send.

Applying for jobs can be time-consuming. However, for those using ChatGPT to help streamline the process, you should still do your own proofreading . . . at the bare minimum. 

Americans seeking Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss drugs turn to compounded market

Analysts have struggled to estimate the size of the compounded market for weight-loss drugs because their sale is not tracked in traditional channels.

Americans are still eagerly seeking prescriptions for Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss and diabetes drugs but cannot always fill them because of supply issues and insurance hurdles, according to their doctors.

Get more from Google with these 5 search superpowers

Goodbye, information overload. Hello, laser-focused results.

Google is an incredibly powerful search engine, but many users aren’t tapping into its full potential. And with nearly limitless results on any given topic, effective searching is about being specific and using the right tools for the job.

Wooden puppets and miniature sets: Inside the making of the new ‘Over the Garden Wall’ stop-motion short

10 years later, Cartoon Network’s autumnal cult classic is returning as a stop-motion short made almost entirely using practical effects.

Since its release in 2014, the Cartoon Network animated series Over the Garden Wall has become something of a cult classic. The 10-episode show follows half-brothers Wirt and Greg on a trek through a magical forest realm called “The Unknown.” It has all the ingredients for an annual fall rewatch: Skeleton jack-o-lanterns, genuinely foreboding evil forces, beautiful animation, and a thought-provoking story line. And this year, for the series’ 10-year anniversary, fans will get new Over the Garden Wall content for the first time since its debut.

The best 30-second hacks for dealing with stress

About to go on stage for a major public speaking engagement? Stepping into a hectic meeting? Try these hacks to remain calm.

When you think about combating stress and anxiety at work, you probably think about major, time-intensive interventions: a weeklong beach vacation perhaps. A spa day. Or maybe getting an entirely new job altogether?

What is emotional regulation? Three ways leaders can keep their cool in challenging situations

Paying attention to what you truly feel, even unpleasant emotions, is a powerful and under-utilized leadership skill. Here’s how to do it.

Emotional regulation, the ability to modulate an emotion or set of emotions, is a requirement of strong leadership. This skill serves leaders in all industries. As executive coaches, we know that holding steady under pressure and exhibiting predictable, reasonable emotional responses to challenging situations can support both psychological safety and team effectiveness.

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See if your internet provider is actually delivering on its promises with this simple and effective online testing resource.

Are you getting the internet speed you’re paying for?