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How to prepare employees for the U.S. presidential election

The U.S. presidential election is set to be tumultuous, but there are steps leaders can take to make sure that all workers feel respected.

The U.S. presidential election is dividing workers across the country. 

Why ‘Trump trades’ are appearing again

In foreign-exchange markets, Trump trades are visible in the dollar’s rebound against a range of currencies, particularly the Mexican peso.

Corners of financial markets that could feel the impact of a Donald Trump victory are stirring again, as the U.S. presidential race tightens with less than three weeks until Election Day.

‘Kindness content’ on TikTok is getting hate. Here’s why

Critics argue that recording a stranger, often unknowingly, and sharing a video of them online to gain social media clout is problematic.

Every Christmas growing up in Minnesota, Jimmy Darts’ parents gave him $200 in cash: $100 for himself and $100 for a stranger. Now, with over 12 million followers on TikTok and several million more on other platforms, philanthropy is his full-time job.

Bye, Kindle: 3 companies whose e-readers have actual buttons

These Amazon Kindle alternatives have terrifically tactile physical buttons for turning pages.

Boy, is my wife mad at Amazon for killing off the wonderful Oasis line of premium Kindle e-book readers. I, too, am upset—she’s due for an upgrade and the holidays are right around the corner.

5 best-kept secrets of McKinsey & Co.’s leadership program

Pro tip: ‘A culture of flexibility and innovation is essential to staying competitive in a digital landscape.’

Dana Maor is a senior partner at McKinsey & Company. She is the global co-head and Europe leader for the McKinsey People & Organizational Performance Practice.

1 in 4 American adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD, new data shows

Only 4.4% of adults actually have the disorder, but far more are misdiagnosing themselves.

In recent years, we’ve heard a lot about “neurodivergence” on social media, including genetic disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). The growing awareness of differences in learning abilities means that more people can understand, manage, and seek treatment for a variety of conditions. But, as an increasing number of people view and relate to content online, it appears to have led to a lot of self-diagnosis.

Housing market report: 10 states where home prices have risen more than 600% since 1984

The most significant home price gains over the past 40 years are concentrated in coastal markets.

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How to handle an inheritance: the 3 key factors

Receiving a windfall may feel like a simple case of good fortune—but when the money is part of an inheritance, be prepared for complications.

When my father passed away in 2013, my sister and I learned that we were the joint beneficiaries of his life insurance policy. We knew that Dad intended this money as a strings-free gift. His final arrangements were already paid for, and my sister and I were both thirtysomething adults who did not rely on his income. And yet, I have never felt more financial stress in my life than when dealing with our inheritance, which consisted of the proceeds of our dad’s life insurance.

This TikTok-inspired ‘dopamine menu’ has boosted my productivity

As a former food writer, maybe I shouldn’t be surprised that the productivity technique that is finally working for me includes the word ‘menu.’

I don’t spend a lot of time on TikTok. I’m afraid of it, actually—afraid of being sucked into that oddly compelling vortex, further diminishing my old-school research brain. Advancing years are already doing no favors to my attention span. Luckily, I have Gen Z nieces who back-channel links to interesting things for us to do together.  Like make a dopamine menu.

‘My mind is never asleep’: will.i.am shares his 8 rules for living a creative life

The creative polymath shares how he keeps the ideas flowing.

When I finally get ahold of will.i.am, he is walking circles around a hotel complex in Dubai. Snacking on chips and gauc, his energy is frenetic as he tries to capture how he relates to, cultivates, and protects creativity.