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Lisa Lerer and Michael Gold

Trump Spreads His Politics of Grievance to Nonwhite Voters

Eight years ago, he won over many white voters, who were often called the forgotten Americans. Now, he hopes to make inroads with Black and Latinos by stoking resentments and pointing to scapegoats.

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Nate Cohn

Why Democratic Senate Control Seems to Be Slipping Away

A Times/Siena poll shows Jon Tester behind by seven points in Montana, while Colin Allred trails Ted Cruz by four in Texas.

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Shane Goldmacher

Republicans Appear Poised to Take Control of Senate, New Poll Shows

The latest polling from The New York Times and Siena College shows Republicans leading in key Senate races in Montana, Texas and Florida.

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The Conversation

How ‘misspoke’ has shifted to become a political weasel word

To many, Democratic VP hopeful Tim Walz’s use of the word ‘misspoke’ came across as an attempt to weasel out of what was at best an embellishment and at worst an outright lie.

During the September 24 debate, Democratic vice presidential hopeful Tim Walz said he “misspoke” when asked to clarify his story of being in Hong Kong during the Tiananmen Square crackdown in June 1989.

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Alyshia Hull

How to deal with loneliness after getting laid off

Losing a job means losing your routine—and often the connections you had with coworkers. Here’s how to keep (and develop) your community as you move into a new role.

If you’ve ever faced a layoff, you’re familiar with the emotional roller coaster that follows. After logging out of Slack, shutting down your laptop, and saying goodbye to colleagues, one of the most challenging aspects of job loss can be the isolation and loneliness that follows. 

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Heidi Diestel

I’m a 4th-generation turkey farmer, and organic standards are simply not enough

Regenerative farming prioritizes soil health, which is crucial for restoring ecosystems and improving the planet.

As third-generation farmers, my parents were among the first poultry farmers to fight for organic certification standards, and I’ve been a huge supporter of the movement ever since. While I appreciate that organic was—and is—a leaps-and-bounds improvement on conventional agriculture, it missed a critical piece of the better-for-our planet conundrum: long-term, data-centric...

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Inside Climate News

Is the Midwest a ‘climate haven’? Business owners certainly think so

In a new survey, 300 executives said climate change is hurting their businesses, and nearly half believe being based in the Midwest would be less financially risky.

The Midwest is once again being highlighted as a potential refuge from the threats of climate change, which continues to fuel increasingly destructive natural disasters around the world.

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San Rahi

The power of a business North Star

Deploying whole-brand thinking can give your business the North Star it needs to navigate and endure the storms on the horizon.

The most significant outcome of modern post-industrialism is the increased interdependencies of our environmental, social, and economic systems. A healthy business ecosystem relies on a thriving planet and strong communities. Yet, we are breaching critical planetary boundaries—the thresholds beyond which our actions could cause irreversible environmental...

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Brian K. Reaves

Actions over acronyms: The business case for DEIB

Firms can improve their workplace and bottom line by creating a better environment for employees to thrive.

The phrase diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) has become ubiquitous in corporate boardrooms, academic circles, and even casual conversations. But while the acronym and variations are well known, the concepts are often misunderstood, misapplied, ignored, and—most recently—weaponized. 

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Erin Uritus

Why DEI isn’t doomed—even if some brands are rolling back their efforts

Brands like Lowe’s and Toyota have recently cut back on their DEI commitments. However, many other companies continue to believe that DEI is good for business and workers.

Lowe’s, Tractor Supply, John Deere, Harley Davidson, Jack Daniels, Ford, Toyota—each of these brands has recently rolled back their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts.

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Josh Carroll

Here’s how the SLICE framework can help you perfect the art of creative feedback

Adopt this system to hone your ability to deliver creative feedback, and consistently turn potential chaos into a polished masterpiece.

Imagine you’re crafting the perfect pizza—each ingredient carefully chosen, each flavor meticulously balanced. Suddenly, a crowd bursts in, each person with their own feedbck: “More cheese!” “Less sauce!” “Pineapple? Definitely not!” As a creative professional, feedback can often feel like this—a mix of valuable insights and conflicting...

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Jenna Abdou

Ada Karmi-Melamede paved the way for women in architecture. At 87, she’s pursuing new dreams

For the release of their documentary, the architect and her daughter, director Yael Melamede, discuss the creative process, and why there are no shortcuts, in architecture or in life.

Ada Karmi-Melamede is one of the most celebrated architects in Israeli history. She is the second woman to receive the Israel Prize for architecture and designed institutions that shaped the nation, including Israel’s Supreme Court, with her late brother Ram Karmi; Ben Gurion Airport; and the Open University. 

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Cameron Nott

The 5 foundations of leadership, according to a psychologist

Cameron Nott, a psychologist and chief international markets officer at the Myers-Briggs Co., breaks down the pillars of leadership.

In a world that is increasingly uncertain and complex, characterized by rapid technological advancements and shifting economic and political forces, a leader’s pathway to being effective in the modern workplace is also increasingly uncertain and complex.

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Talib Visram

Harris and Trump want to scrap taxes on tips. That appeals in Michigan—but there may be a better option

Experts and advocates say eliminating the subminimum wage is a much better policy for tipped workers.

During a sleepy lunchtime at Slow’s Bar BQ in the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit, servers discussed the idea of eliminating taxes on their tips, a proposal floated by both presidential candidates. “We already don’t get paid a minimum wage, and we just keep on getting taxed so heavy,” said Mylikka Phelps. “There were times I was behind this bar on a Monday morning, and I’m...

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Ash Jogalekar

How a Cold War plan to stop nuclear proliferation could protect the world from an AI arms race

Robert Oppenheimer developed an innovative plan to stop an arms race by giving the world access to nuclear technology. The plan could also be a model for protecting the world from AI risks.

As Mark Twain said, “History doesn’t often repeat itself, but it does rhyme.” We are fortunate that it does, because it means we can use lessons from the past at least as a rough guide to the present. The lessons can be lifesaving—literally—when we apply them to existential risks, of which the...

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Elizabeth Segran

Alex Mill offers a glimpse into the next generation of classic American fashion

Mickey Drexler helped define American fashion during his 35 years at Gap and J.Crew. Now, with his son, he’s doing the same with a new label, Alex Mill.

To get a glimpse of the future of American fashion, simply thumb through the most recent Alex Mill catalog.

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Tim Mueller

Ageism is bad for business. Here’s why

It can lead you to miss out on many opportunities.  

At the start of the movie Skyfall, James Bond meets his new quartermaster in the National Portrait Gallery in London for an exchange of gadgetry and pleasantries. The casting choice of Q—portrayed by Ben Whishaw—was a departure from previous Bond adaptations. Both the character and actor were considerably younger than the titular protagonist of Ian Fleming’s novels.

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Amazon Prime Day gaming laptop deals still live: Alienware M16 R2 and Acer Nitro V at record lows

UPDATE: Oct. 9, 2024, 4:12 p.m. EDT This post has been updated with the latest gaming laptop deals live during Prime Day.

A glance at the best Prime Big Deal Days gaming laptop deals Best gaming laptop deal under $1,000 Acer Nitro 16 (AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 8GB RAM,...

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300+ Amazon Prime Day deals still live: Roomba, Apple, Dyson, and other top brands

UPDATE: Oct. 9, 2024, 7:30 p.m. EDT This story has been updated with the best deals under $10 during the second day of the Prime Big Deal Days event.

The best Prime Big Deal Days deals at a glance: Best Apple Deal Apple MacBook Pro, 13-inch (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) ...

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Amazon Prime Day Book deals still live: Score Kindle books, paperbacks, and hardcovers

LIVE BLOG: The latest news on October Prime Day 2024

UPDATE: Oct. 8, 2024, 6:45 a.m. EDT This post has been updated with the latest Amazon book deals on Prime Big Deal Days.

The best Prime Day book deals at a glance: Best book deal overall 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear ...

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