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Hurricane Erin could form this weekend: Maps and live tools track the tropical storm’s path as it heads toward the U.S. coast

Tropical storm Erin is forecast to become the first major Atlantic hurricane of the year, and it could bring dangerous weather to the East. Here’s what to know.

The first Atlantic hurricane of the year could be upon us. Right now, Tropical Storm Erin is making its way through the tropical Atlantic Ocean, where it is currently to the east of several Caribbean nations, including Dominica and St Lucia.

Retail sales rise in July as shoppers rush to spend ahead of tariffs

The increases followed two consecutive months of spending declines in April and May.

Shoppers spent at a healthy pace in July, particularly at the nation’s auto dealerships, even as President Donald Trump‘s tariffs start to take a toll on jobs and lead to some price increases.

How to thrive amidst uncertainity

The unknown is uncomfortable. Here are five tips for building resilience when you’re swimming in uncertainity.

Olivia loves her position in product marketing. One day, Olivia’s firm announced it would be acquired by a Japanese company. Shortly afterwards top management was let go, including her boss. Olivia’s new interim manager encouraged her to take a company-sponsored course about Japanese culture. 

Gig work could be the secret to expanding access to college

A new partnership between Uber and Arizona State University covers tuition for drivers. The results have been dramatic.

Nailah Williams discovered her path to a college degree in the most unlikely place: behind the wheel of her Uber.

AI isn’t killing jobs, it’s changing who gets hired

Hiring systems should prioritize contribution over credentialism.

I began my career in neuroscience—not in business, not in engineering, not in HR.

Successful branding campaigns require a human touch

AI may generate branding assets—but only human intelligence can spark the emotional resonance that builds community and drives social impact.

When was the last time a brand didn’t just catch your eye, but moved you—made you feel something real?

Why the smartest creators are building studios

Why the smartest creators are building studios

If the last 10 years were about creators building audiences, the next 10 will be about them building infrastructure.

From experimentation to transforming customer value

From experimentation to transforming customer value

Since ChatGPT was released nearly three years ago, individuals and companies have experimented with reactive AI, composing AI prompts to create articles, tables, translations, to-do lists, and chatbots to resolve questions.

Why Air Canada flights could vanish from the skies this weekend

The airline plans to lock out thousands of flight attendants after failed talks.

Canada’s largest airline, Air Canada, will begin suspending flights starting Thursday. The decision comes after the airline’s flight attendants union, Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), issued a 72-hour strike notice over failed contract negotiations. 

Why Ulta Beauty is closing hundreds of store-in-stores in 2026: Is your location on the doomed list?

The closures come as the beauty giant ends its partnership with a major nationwide retailer.

Ulta Beauty and Target Corp. announced on Thursday that they won’t be renewing their in-store partnership, which ends a year from now in August 2026.