41 Fortune Cookies That Were Written By Some REALLY Interesting People

Now I REALLY want to know who the heck is writing these things.

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Bobbi Althoff on Exactly How She Got Rich—and How Rich, Exactly

From Mommy TikTok to that Drake interview and beyond, the podcast host is proof you can brute-force your way to online fame—and make a shit ton of money along the way.

Microsoft Office 2024 is now available for Macs and PCs

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Microsoft is releasing a new version of Office this week, designed for people that don’t want to subscribe to Microsoft 365. The standalone Microsoft Office 2024 release is now available for both consumers and small businesses, and includes locked-in-time versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook across both Mac and PC.

Office 2024 includes a lot of the updates that Microsoft has been delivering to Microsoft 365 subscribers over the past few years....

Harvard researchers might have found a way to prevent COVID, the flu—and maybe even the common cold

In animal studies, a new drug-free nasal spray was 99.99% effective in stopping viruses and bacteria.

Early in the pandemic, researchers at Harvard Medical School and Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital started trying to develop a new way to block respiratory infections. Now a newly published preclinical study suggests how well their product, a nasal spray, might work. In mice, it was nearly 100% effective at stopping viruses and bacteria from causing infection.   

Skip the taxi: Washington, D.C.’s airport wants you to bike to your next flight

Reagan National is one of the few airports in the country that offers smart bike lockers, but that could be changing.

In a parking garage steps from the terminal at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport sits the latest transport option for fliers—10 new smart bike stalls that cater to the increasing number of travelers cycling to their flights.

Squishmallow cereal is the latest conquest in the brand’s global takeover

As part of a billion-dollar brand expansion under Warren Buffett, the plush toy has become a licensee’s dream.

I swear that I can smell the sweet scent of marshmallows through the cardboard. And by the time my family is filling its bowls with corn flour Os and pastel-colored marshmallow “Cam” cats, the sugary odor is so rich it feels as if might be standing in a rice krispies treat factory.

“This is in my top five,” my son, a connoisseur of sweet cereals, quickly declares. 

We’re not in a recession. So why does it feel like we are?

Unemployment and inflation are falling—but so is consumer confidence. Here’s how expectations impact our perceptions of the economy.

It may not feel like it, but the U.S. economy is currently doing alright. We are not in a recession or a depression. Economic indicators are neither too hot nor too cold—a Goldilocks dynamic that The Federal Reserve strives for. 

How these Grindr competitors are trying to beat the dating app at its own game

Sniffies, Archer, and Motto want to give Grindr a run for its money by building apps around what they think are its most appealing features.

Grindr might not have been the first location-based dating app—that distinction belongs to MeetMoi, a hookup app acquired by Match Group in 2016. But whether LGBT or not, looking for a long-term relationship or not, most singles are living in the house that Grindr built. 

A Goldman Sachs executive breaks down how AI can be used in corporate boardrooms

George C. Lee, cohead of the Goldman Sachs Global Institute, argues that leaders should invite AI into the boardroom.

As the generative AI revolution unfolds, we’ve witnessed the emergence of AI copilots, AI teammates, and even part-time AI CEOs. 

A former U.S. Navy fighter pilot’s 5-point plan for making decisions under pressure

While the leader holds accountability, tackling extreme challenges requires a team effort.

In a world where cyber threats, volatile markets, regulatory changes, and supply chain disruptions are common, business leaders face the need for rapid, high-stakes decisions under pressure. Traditional advice to “show me the data” falls short. What can leaders do? They can learn from people who have successfully navigated extreme events, like former U.S. Navy fighter pilot and Qantas captain...

If You Love Traveling But Hate The Airport, You’ll Want These 25 Products

The airport is a stressful environment — hopefully these things will help provide a smoother experience.

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Formula E’s Race to Get the Whole World Electrified

Since launching in 2014, the world’s premier EV racing series has made huge technological leaps and gained hundreds of millions of fans. But CEO Jeff Dodds won’t rest until every new car is electric.

Vance-Walz VP Debate: Key Takeaways

Senator JD Vance of Ohio and Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota sparred over immigration, abortion and foreign policy — and then on Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss.

Where U.S. Forces Are Deployed in the Middle East

The Pentagon is preparing to send more troops and aircraft to the region. This is an overview of the U.S. military presence there.

Literally Just 34 Ochre, Clay, Brown, And Rich Jewel Toned Items To Fill Your Home With This Autumn

These fun twists on fall decor are unbe-leaf-ably cozy and will autumn-atically make your home more festive.

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Eight Scientists, a Billion Dollars, and the Moonshot Agency Trying to Make Britain Great Again

The Advanced Research and Invention Agency—ARIA—is the UK's answer to Darpa. But can it put the country back on the scientific map?

A Wider War in the Middle East, From Hamas to Hezbollah and Now Iran

The main questions now are how much the conflict will escalate and whether the United States will get more directly involved in the defense of Israel.

30 Cute Fashion Items For College Students Looking To Up Their ‘Fits This Year

From looks for class to hitting the town — these pieces are *sure* to be a staple in your wardrobe.

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Best, Worst and Most Unlikely Lines of the Vice-Presidential Debate

JD Vance gave a shout-out to his wife. Tim Walz sang the praises of Minnesota. Offstage, Donald Trump got distracted.

The Moment When Vance Dodged a Question but Said Plenty

JD Vance sailed fairly smoothly through some 90 minutes of Tuesday’s debate with Tim Walz. Then the subject turned to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.