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How IBM and Moderna’s partnership could lead to an explosion in drug development

The two collaborated on research showing that quantum computing could greatly aid the design of mRNA-based medicines and treatments.

IBM: International Business Machines . . . or “Incredible Breakthroughs in Medicine”?

Amex Q2 results prove it’s still the heavyweight of high-end cards

Even with new players in the mix, Amex’s brand power and spend volume are hard to beat.

With its complex web of travel perks, airport lounges, and points, the premium credit card scene is more competitive than ever. 

Trader Joe’s new store openings: Full updated list of new locations coming soon across 17 states

The popular grocery store chain continues to expand, defying the challenges faced by so many other retailers in 2025.

If you’re a fan of Trader Joe’s, there is some good news: The company says it will open 30 new locations across America soon. Here’s what you need to know about the beloved (but controversial) grocery store chain’s latest openings.

What if transportation were treated like a phone plan?

Getting past our limiting beliefs about how we pay for mobility.

Transportation can be affordable or even “free” (to the user) if we rethink the assumptions baked into our infrastructure and business models. 

‘She missed being outside on the pavement’: Cat owners are buying concrete slabs for their pets, thanks to TikTok

The latest #CatTok trend has felines obsessed with sun-warmed concrete—and experts say there’s real science behind it.

The new must-have pet accessory? A concrete slab.

The 6 attachments sabotaging your work

A psychologist unpacks the attachments that are dragging us down and impacting productivity and happiness on the job.

Americans are not happy these days. Some of this angst is caused by the state of the world. Americans feel lonely, angry, cynical, and polarized. How are we supposed to do our best work considering all that is going on?

Underserved students interested in STEM are often overlooked

When schools take an intentional, data-driven approach to proactively recruit underrepresented students into rigorous courses the results are transformative.

The STEM talent shortage in the U.S. isn’t caused by lack of student interest in science, technology, engineering, and math. It is caused by us overlooking and under-supporting the students who are most capable of driving the innovation economy forward.

The next frontier for precision medicine: Pediatricians

Genomics advances make it easier to find and treat the root causes of childhood health issues.

Many families now have a new reality when they visit their pediatrician’s office. Instead of leaving with more questions, they have answers and a real plan.

Africa’s solar and EV revolution is here

Leapfrogging the grid: They skipped the fixes and built the future—solar-first.

In Sierra Leone, a motorcyclist pulls into a roadside station—not for gas, but to swap in a fully charged solar-powered battery.

Agentic AI can help nonprofits find new funding sources

AI-powered workflows can act as a fundraising coach or help manage donor relationships.

Consultants, advisors, and boards are consistently giving nonprofits the same singular advice in 2025: Diversify fundraising sources.