‘Never Run Out of Hobbies’: Olympic Medalist Alex Hall on Knowing What to Do Next After Success
Olympic slopestyle champion Alex Hall, who captured gold in Beijing 2022 and silver at the Milan‑Cortina 2026 Games, says his post‑competition future will be shaped by the hobbies he pursues outside skiing. At 27, Hall remains a contender for the 2030 Winter Olympics but is already exploring internships, video production, and other interests that could become a new profession. He stresses that athletes must cultivate passions beyond sport to avoid the typical career cliff that many face in their 30s. Hall’s outlook reflects a broader shift toward diversified athlete identities.
Retail 3.0 Is Designing for Real Life
Retail 3.0 marks a shift from speed and spectacle to designing for real life, where accessibility becomes a system‑level discipline rather than a niche add‑on. The article argues that friction points—from parking to packaging to digital interfaces—disproportionately affect parents, older...
Playboy Just Named Its First Openly Gay Editor-in-Chief. He Wants to Change the Brand’s Pornographic Reputation Amid a ‘Sex Recession’
Playboy announced Phillip Picardi as its chief brand officer and editor‑in‑chief, making him the first openly gay leader of the iconic men’s lifestyle brand. The appointment follows a broader editorial overhaul that includes a revived print edition, a Substack newsletter,...
IEA Plans to Release 400 Million Barrels of Oil to Curb the Impact of War in Iran
The International Energy Agency announced it will release 400 million barrels of oil from members' emergency reserves, the largest drawdown in its history and more than double the 2022 release for Ukraine. The volume represents roughly 20 days of oil...
ChatGPT Edu Feature Reveals Researchers’ Project Metadata Across Universities (Exclusive)
A flaw in OpenAI's ChatGPT Edu Codex Cloud Environments allows anyone within a university to view the names and interaction counts of GitHub repositories linked to student and staff accounts. Oxford researcher Luc Rocher discovered that project metadata—including how often...
GM Recalls More than 17,000 Buicks over a Part that Could Cause Drivers to Lose Control
General Motors is recalling 17,050 2012‑ and 2013‑model Buick Regals because rear‑suspension toe links can corrode, thin, and fracture, potentially causing loss of control. The defect stems from a supplier’s failure to apply proper corrosion protection, though only about 1%...
KPMG Offers Staff ‘Outsize’ Cash Prizes for AI Innovation
KPMG has launched the AI Spark Innovation program for its U.S. advisory division, offering cash prizes that exceed typical year‑end bonuses. The awards target consultants who demonstrate tangible AI‑driven solutions, with a particular emphasis on junior staff. By tying payouts...
B2B Purchases Aren’t Made by Individuals
B2B buying decisions now involve 5‑16 stakeholders across finance, IT, operations, and executive functions, making consensus the true driver of deals. Millennials and Gen Z compose roughly 71% of these buying groups, preferring digital, collaborative research channels over traditional sales...
You Could Eat Pizza Hut for a Year and Get Paid over $30,000 for Doing It. But There’s a Catch
Pizza Hut has launched a “Hut Crust Connoisseur” campaign, paying $31,415.92 to a U.S. resident who will eat its pizza for a year and create video reviews. Applicants must submit a 60‑second video, meet creativity, passion, and social‑media criteria, and...
Anthropic’s Pentagon Showdown Is Drawing Silicon Valley Into a Larger Fight
Anthropic has sued the Pentagon after the Department of Defense labeled the company a "supply chain risk," effectively blacklisting it from government contracts. A coalition of 37 leading AI researchers, including figures from Google, OpenAI and DeepMind, filed an amicus...
Iran Attacks Oil Facilities and Dubai Airport as Concerns Mount over Global Energy Supplies
Iran escalated its campaign against Gulf allies by launching drones that struck Dubai International Airport, wounding four people, and by hitting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian military also announced plans to target banks and financial institutions...
The TSA Staff Shortage Is Dragging on at U.S. Airports. Some Experts Say Privatization Is the Solution
A growing staff shortage at the TSA is lengthening security lines at many U.S. airports, especially during the current partial government shutdown. San Francisco International Airport, which uses a little‑used TSA partnership program that outsources screening to private contractors, kept checkpoints...
Popeyes Restaurant Closures: See the Updated List of Doomed Locations From a Major Franchisee
Sailormen Inc., a major Popeyes franchisee, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and has now confirmed the permanent closure of three additional Georgia locations, bringing its total shutdowns to at least 20 restaurants. The closures follow an earlier wave of 17...
Your Creativity Could Use a Good Stretch—And Riz Ahmed Wants to Help
Riz Ahmed, Oscar‑winning actor and musician, has been named guest curator for WePresent, joining a roster that includes Marina Abramović and Solange Knowles. His curatorial agenda is built around a manifesto that asks creators to "stretch themselves" and "stretch culture"...
The $150 Oil Shock Might Be Exactly What Our Future Needs
Oil prices are soaring toward $150 per barrel after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, prompting analysts to warn of a potential disaster. Economic historian Carlota Perez argues that such high energy costs could instead serve as a catalyst, pushing...
WNBA Star Kelsey Plum Launches a Verified AI Digital Twin
WNBA star Kelsey Plum has become the first professional female athlete to launch a verified AI digital twin, partnering with Talk2Me to create a voice‑enabled avatar that fans can call. The twin mirrors Plum’s personality, allowing one‑on‑one conversations when she’s...
Marketers! Now Is the Time to Apply for 2026 Brands That Matter
Fast Company’s Brands That Matter program is opening applications for its 2026 edition, with a super‑early rate deadline of April 10 and standard rates rising on March 13. The initiative honors brands that achieve cultural relevance and measurable business results, and for...
Saks Fifth Avenue Store Closures Update: See the Full List of Doomed Locations in 12 States
Saks Global announced on March 6, 2026 that it will close 15 additional retail locations—12 Saks Fifth Avenue stores and three Neiman Marcus stores—across 12 states as part of its Chapter 11 restructuring. Closing sales begin March 13, 2026, and the list...
Want Better Sleep? The Dutch Method Is Counterintuitive—But Science Says It Works
The Dutch method proposes sleeping with curtains open to let natural morning light reset the body’s clock. A recent study confirms that exposure to sunlight before 10 a.m. improves sleep quality and mitigates the fatigue caused by daylight‑saving time shifts. Unlike...
Iran Names a New Supreme Leader. What to Know About the Successor to the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iran's Assembly of Experts appointed 56‑year‑old Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ayatollah, as the new supreme leader amid an ongoing war with Israel and heightened attacks across the Middle East. The appointment reinforces the Revolutionary Guard’s hard‑line stance and...
Oil Prices Soar to $120 a Barrel as Iran Names New Supreme Leader
Oil prices surged to near $120 a barrel as Iran’s conflict intensified following the appointment of a new supreme leader, then retreated to about $106 for Brent and $103 for WTI. The fighting threatens production and shipping in the Persian...
Hims & Hers Stock Price Is Surging Today. A Surprising Deal with Novo Nordisk Is the Reason Why
Shares of Hims & Hers Health surged after the telehealth firm announced a partnership with Novo Nordisk to sell the Danish drugmaker’s GLP‑1 weight‑loss products, including Wegovy. The deal reverses a recent legal clash in which Novo threatened litigation over...
Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber on Why AI Makes Hardware ‘Sexy’ Again
Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber says artificial intelligence is making hardware “sexy” again, as the company rolls out AI‑enabled peripherals and a proprietary AI tool that prepares board‑room materials. After a multi‑quarter decline, Logitech has posted eight consecutive quarters of top‑...
The ‘Silent Middle’: The Burnout Crisis Quietly Spreading Through Organizations
The article introduces the “Silent Middle,” a cohort of high‑capability employees who appear competent while silently battling burnout. These workers keep output stable but mask declining capacity, creativity, and risk tolerance. Because they do not overtly disengage, leaders often miss...
Uncovered Records Reveal the Hidden Costs of Waymo Robotaxis on San Francisco Streets
San Francisco’s Transit Management Center has documented a rise in Waymo robotaxi incidents, including illegal lane changes, stalled vehicles, and near‑misses that can delay buses and emergency responders for up to an hour. The city created a dedicated "Driverless Car...
Issey Miyake’s Trippy New Sunglasses Are Inspired by Pottery
Issey Miyake’s Spring‑Summer 2026 “Dancing Texture” collection introduces the Uroko sunglasses, a futuristic eight‑lens design inspired by the pottery of late Japanese ceramist Kamoda Shōji. The frames are 3D‑printed and hand‑finished, replicating the texture and scale patterns of Kamoda’s work,...
Everything You’ve Heard About the ‘SaaSpocalypse’ Is Wrong
Investor anxiety over agentic AI has sparked a so‑called ‘SaaSpocalypse,’ driving the S&P 500 Software and Services Index down roughly 30% since early 2026. The sell‑off hit SaaS giants such as Salesforce, ServiceNow and Snowflake, while SAP’s stock fell only...
Your AI Isn’t Failing. Your Org Just Can’t Absorb It
A Wall Street Journal survey revealed a 38‑point gap between executives, who claim AI saves eight or more hours weekly, and front‑line workers, who report less than two hours of benefit. A National Bureau of Economic Research study of 6,000...
How to Lead a Team Decimated by Layoffs
Recent AI‑driven layoffs at Block, Citigroup and Morgan Stanley illustrate how market‑focused headcount cuts can boost share prices but leave surviving teams struggling. The article explains that rapid reductions erase informal networks, blur decision authority and damage the psychological contract,...
JPMorgan Warns a ‘Parallel Banking System’ Is Emerging—And It Could Put Trillions in Deposits at Risk
JPMorgan CFO Jeremy Barnum warned that interest‑bearing stablecoins are forming a "parallel banking system" that lacks the prudential safeguards of traditional deposits. Treasury estimates up to $6.6 trillion of bank deposits could be exposed if the regulatory loophole remains open. Lawmakers...
No, AI Is Not About to Kill the Software Industry
The article argues that fears of an AI‑driven "SaaSpocalypse" are overstated. While large‑language models can generate code, software companies still rely on sales, contracts, and support that AI alone can’t replace. Recent stock declines at firms like Workday and Adobe...
Krispy Kreme Is Giving Away Free Doughnuts Today for Fat Tuesday 2026. There’s Just One Tiny Catch
On Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, Krispy Kreme is handing out free Original Glazed donuts to customers who visit participating stores. To claim the treat, shoppers must wear Mardi Gras beads, aligning the promotion with Fat Tuesday traditions. The giveaway is...
Anthony Edwards Has a Plan to Get Your Attention
NBA star Anthony Edwards is turning his on‑court fame into a media empire through Three‑Fifths Media, which now produces the unscripted series *Year Six* and the viral Believe That Awards. The company, co‑founded with manager Justin Holland, secured a production...
Why World Models Will Become a Platform Capability, Not a Corporate Superpower
The article argues that large language models have become commoditized, offering generic linguistic intelligence but lacking real‑world understanding. It proposes that world models—systems that learn environment dynamics, causality, and feedback—will evolve into a shared platform capability rather than a proprietary...