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This word-search website is the brain boost you never knew you needed

The next time a word is on the tip of your tongue, give Reverse Dictionary a try.

Language is the original technology, the tool we’ve all used to coordinate with each other for thousands of years. Our success in life—both professionally and in relationships—depends on it.

Emotionally intelligent people use a brilliant 3-word phrase to learn, remember, and get more out of life

When you’re running a business, it can be difficult to take time off. Use this slogan to reset your priorities.

My family and I recently returned from an amazing four weeks of traveling across the western U.S. It’s the longest trip we’ve ever taken together, and it was unforgettable. 

The week in business: Airlines get sued, Cracker Barrel gets a glow-up, and grocery store shrimp goes radioactive

Tipping hit a seven-year low, Cracker Barrel changed its look, and LinkedIn crowned the top AI-focused colleges.

Each week, the business world throws us a mix of surprises, frustrations, and big experiments. Some companies are doubling down on old strategies, others are trying bold new moves, and a few are just trying to keep up.

How AI is reshaping recalls

An FDA recommendation is prompting a technological overhaul.

A recent letter from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) encouraged industry leaders to streamline and enhance product recall communications, highlighting the need for industry and government systems to transform and evolve to deliver timely updates to the public. As part of the letter, the FDA recommended a strategic overhaul for communications strategies leveraging cutting-edge technologies to collect, analyze, and disseminate recall information.

Zillow’s new ratings reveal whether it’s a buyer’s or seller’s housing market in over 250 metros

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

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Why Gen X investors should keep crypto out of their 401(k) plans

The Trump administration wants to introduce cryptocurrency to 401(k) plans, but future retirees of America beware: Crypto is just Beanie Babies for tech bros.

Earlier this month, the president signed an executive order (EO) that could potentially clear the path for 401(k) plans to include alternative investments like cryptocurrency. Theoretically, relaxing the rules about crypto in defined-contribution retirement plans will allow more average Americans to take advantage of the upsides of these investments. Gen X investors should beware.

Mark Bittman’s new restaurant doesn’t plan to make money

At a new nonprofit restaurant in New York City, fine dining can cost as little as $15 a plate.

At a new restaurant in Manhattan, the goal isn’t to make money.

5 ways to use rejection to your advantage

Rejections can make you sharper, tougher, and more creative. Here’s how you can make every no lead to a competitive edge.

Rejection isn’t just an inevitable part of success—it’s the fastest path to it. Think about it: The most groundbreaking ideas, the most resilient leaders, and the most dominant companies all have one thing in common: they’ve been rejected far more than their competitors.

Dropbox Passwords is shutting down. Do this before your passwords are deleted for good

Yes, yet another password manager is biting the dust in 2025.

It’s been a bad year for password managers. First, Microsoft announced earlier this summer that its popular Microsoft Authenticator app would be discontinuing its password manager feature and would revert to being an app that focused solely on multifactor authentication codes.

How to successfully pitch an idea during a Zoom meeting

When so much communication is virtual, reaching and inspiring people with your ideas is difficult. Here’s how to get it right.

If it feels harder to get people to accept your ideas in virtual meetings it’s not surprising. When so much communication is virtual, reaching and inspiring people with your thinking is more difficult than ever. Want to reach your boss, customers, or colleagues? This article presents the steps needed to get across your ideas in meetings.