How KPMG’s AI engineer is speeding client delivery beyond code
A KPMG forward-deployed engineer says AI has shifted the bottleneck from writing code to gathering context, integrating systems, and coaching client teams. The result is faster delivery, but only when the firm owns the work from requirements through adoption.
How moving to Japan can change your style, confidence, and daily choices
A New Zealand writer says life in Japan made her more self-conscious about body image, clothing, and makeup. The shift shows how fast new social norms can reshape personal habits and spending.
Meta’s Muse ad shows how fast AI agents are moving into everyday life
Meta’s first TV spot for Muse shows a personal AI agent handling emails, schedules, and shopping while its user focuses on home life. The bigger risk is simple: these tools want access to your most sensitive accounts to do the job.
How a technician turned appliance know-how into a $15,000-a-month online business
Matthew Rankin left burnout behind and built a flexible income stream answering appliance questions online. His playbook is simple: use what you already know, filter the right calls, and protect your tax bill.
12 slow-cooker game-day foods that save time and feed a crowd
You can build a full football spread without standing over the stove all Sunday. The playbook is simple: let the slow cooker handle the work while you focus on the game and your guests.
Holiday airfare is rising as airlines cut capacity to protect margins
High fuel costs are pushing carriers to trim flights and prepare fare increases for December and beyond. For travelers, the math is simple: fewer seats, higher prices, and more fees.
Squishy toy explosions are sending kids to the ER and exposing a safety gap
Burns, chemical smells, and more than 11,500 poison-control reports are putting one of the year’s biggest toy trends under pressure. The bigger problem is a patchwork of rules that leaves parents guessing about what is inside the toy.
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro launch draws long lines worldwide as Ternus takes the stage
The new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max went on sale Friday, with Apple Watch and AirPods 5 also arriving in stores. From New York to Hangzhou, shoppers lined up early for the latest hardware.
Lake Annecy Could Be the Next Big European Trip for Americans
The French Alps lake blends swimming, hiking, and a small-town feel, with easier access than many travelers expect. For Americans, the appeal is simple: less crowding than the classic hotspots and plenty to do outdoors.
Ron Johnson says Apple’s stores were a risky bet that paid off
When Johnson joined Apple in 2000, he was tasked with building the company’s physical stores at a time when online shopping was expected to win. He says the move helped turn Apple Stores into retail giants.
Meta’s glasses fight a backlash as the company tightens moderation and looks beyond cameras
Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth says a small number of 'bad actors' should not define the debate around Meta glasses, even as the company adds privacy controls and cracks down on harassing content. The push comes as backlash grows and Meta prepares more AI glasses news for Connect.
Meta’s safety spending and old Facebook baggage are back in the spotlight with 'The Social Reckoning'
Sony’s follow-up to 'The Social Network' arrives on October 9, with Jeremy Strong playing Mark Zuckerberg and a script built on The Wall Street Journal’s Facebook Files. The movie also revives questions about Meta’s power, its safety budget, and the costs of platform accountability.
How a South Korean farm turned a travel reset into a business pivot
After quitting jobs and traveling for two years, Kang 'Kay' Soo-il and Lily returned home, cut waste, and rebuilt her family farm around products customers would actually buy.
OpenAI launches Astra for Law to win bigger legal accounts
OpenAI is targeting the 200 largest American law firms with a legal product built on its most advanced model. The move expands the company’s push into industry-specific AI tools as it prepares for an IPO.
A toy pumpkin song went viral, and its writer says a human made it years ago
Peter McEvilley says he wrote the 'Wicked for One Night' track in 2019 for Jabberin' Jack, long before the current AI boom. The controversy now says as much about trust in creative work as it does about a Halloween decoration.
How a former principal used a retail job to reset her career
Renee Devore left a 25-year education career with no backup plan, took a part-time job at Anthropologie, and used the slower pace to figure out what came next. Her story is a reminder that a temporary step down can buy the clarity a high-pressure role never gives you.
11 economy flight rules that make 6-hour-plus trips easier
After 190 hours on long-distance flights in economy, a travel reporter says the right carry-on, seat choice, and entertainment plan can make a long haul less brutal. One paid upgrade she describes adds a comfier seat, extra legroom, early boarding, and exclusive snacks.
How one bad ad wiped out Good Good's partnerships and triggered executive exits
A 56-second campaign with Callaway set off a two-week collapse for the creator-led golf brand, costing it partners, shelf space, and senior leaders. The episode shows how fast a loose approval process can turn audience reach into reputational damage.
Trump threatens Europe with tariffs over Canada EU membership plan
President Donald Trump said he could hit Europe with 'very serious tariffs' or stop trading on many goods if the EU makes Canada an associate member. The move widens his trade fight with Canada to one of America's largest economic partners.
How synthetic data helped Safran cut inspections from 20-30 minutes to 5-10
AI can speed up quality checks in aviation, but only when companies have enough training data. Safran’s pilot with Loopr AI shows how synthetic data can help close that gap and lift throughput.
Why the quarter-zip keeps winning in office fashion
Searches for 'men's quarter zip' have risen by more than 300% over the past five years, and brands from Brooks Brothers to Adidas are leaning in. For many men, the appeal is simple: it signals competence without looking overdone.
At Dreamforce, AI fear is about jobs, power, and electricity costs
Attendees at Salesforce’s Dreamforce conference were more worried about labor, mental health, privacy, and data-center power use than a machine apocalypse. The real business risk, for now, looks much closer to margins and control.
Book adaptations now drive 70% of top-grossing films as franchises dominate Hollywood
Book-based movies have gone from about 8% of major studio releases in the 1990s to 70% of the biggest box-office hits today, according to 2024 data. The top tier is now ruled by franchise storytelling, with eight titles crossing $1 billion worldwide.
Thatch hits a $1B valuation as employers look for cheaper health benefits
The platform raised $108 million and says its annual recurring revenue has grown about 7x, as employer healthcare costs are projected to climb more than 8% in 2027. Its model lets companies set a fixed health budget per worker instead of managing one company-wide plan.
Amazon raises its floor pay to $20 and adds grocery discounts for workers
Amazon is lifting minimum hourly pay for core operations workers by $1 to $20 and giving US employees new discounts on Whole Foods and Amazon grocery purchases. The move also adds low-cost banking access for workers and their families.
Pulley shuts down after seven years, handing customers a migration lifeline to Carta
Pulley said it will cease operations after December 8 after seven years in business. Carta has agreed to help move customers and is offering a limited-time promotion.
Microsoft draws a hard line on AI: people come first
Microsoft published a 37-page 'humanist AI code of conduct' as safety concerns over advanced models intensify. The company is trying to keep its systems subordinate to human control, even if that means giving up some capability.
Trader Joe's fall snacks: 16 of 24 worth buying again
A taste test of 24 seasonal items found a clear split between repeat buys and skips. The best picks leaned on texture, balance, and flavors that did not overdo the pumpkin.
How a childhood lawn-mowing side hustle grew into a $4.5 million landscaping business
Cody Kuebler started at 11 with a push mower and built CLK Landscape Construction into a business that reached $4.5 million in sales last year. The playbook is simple: reinvest early, hire carefully, and keep pushing when bigger customers and lenders doubt you.
AI leaders back a slowdown as safety fears hit the industry
OpenAI's Sam Altman, Anthropic's Dario Amodei and Elon Musk all signaled support for slowing AI development after a researcher warned the industry was 'gambling with our lives.' The fight now is whether speed is still worth the risk.
How a $1 million listing got 2 offers in a day after a multigenerational pivot
A Philadelphia agent says the house sat for four months until she reframed it for families who want grandparents and parents under one roof. The pricing cut and new positioning turned a stale listing into a fast-moving sale.
At 45, she turned to food delivery after 8 months without a corporate job
Camila Valim says she has had only two interviews in eight months and is using meal deliveries on an e-bike to cover her family while she searches for her next role. She calls it a bridge, not a career change.
Solidcore bets on heavier weights to capture the new fitness portfolio shopper
The boutique fitness chain is adding Ascend, a heated, floor-based strength class, as consumers spread their spending across more workout formats. The move could broaden Solidcore's reach, but it also risks alienating the purists who built the brand.
From lunch breaks to a full-time author income: Brigid Kemmerer built a family business out of writing
Brigid Kemmerer wrote around a finance job for years before a bestseller let her leave corporate life. Now her author income covers her family after her husband was laid off.
Miss USA’s new revenue playbook puts fan voting and sales at the center
The pageant added paid fan voting and a sales-based placement, as CEO Thom Brodeur tries to offset shrinking TV money and keep the business alive. Contestants say the model could deepen the financial barrier to entry.
Bill Koch took a 73% haircut on his Aspen compound after a $125 million ask
The billionaire's Colorado estate sold for $33.5 million after years of price cuts, rentals and an auction. For luxury owners, the result is a blunt reminder that the market sets the price, not the listing.
Mullenweg says he is back in control at Automattic after board ouster
Matt Mullenweg told staff in Slack that the board is 'back in agreement' and that he is 'in control of Automattic' after being placed on leave days earlier. Automattic has not publicly confirmed the change.
Hugging Face CEO pushes back on AI doom claims as the debate widens
Clement Delangue said one former Anthropic researcher’s warnings about extinction risk should be weighed against the broader AI ecosystem. The fight now pits frontier-AI skeptics against builders, investors, and policymakers.
He Lost $180,000 in Retirement Savings on a Franchise. Now He Drives 75 Hours a Week to Rebuild.
Bill Lewis put his entire 401(k) into a Nestlé Toll House franchise after leaving Wall Street. Four years later, he'd made less than the $7 he earned on his first Uber ride.
4 Lounges, 1 Credit Card: Southwest's Playbook to Turn Loyalty Into Revenue
The airline once famous for no assigned seats and free bags is building its first-ever lounge network with Chase — a bet that premium perks, not rock-bottom fares, are where the margins are now.
Starbucks Raises Its Full-Year Forecast — and Brings Back the Pumpkin Spice Latte on Aug. 25
CEO Brian Niccol's 'Back to Starbucks' turnaround has now delivered four straight quarters of comparable sales growth, and the fall menu launch is the next test of whether demand holds.
Chipotle Pulls Jalapeños After 110 Salmonella Cases — Here's What Its Traceability Playbook Actually Did
Minnesota health officials tied 110 illnesses to a common jalapeño lot at several quick-service chains. Chipotle's ingredient traceability system flagged the source fast — but shares still fell 7.3%.
The FAA Just Certified the Boeing 737 Max 7 — Here's What It Means for Cash Flow
After nearly a decade of safety reviews, the smallest Max finally has its ticket to fly. The approval unlocks deliveries — and the bulk of Boeing's payment on roughly 40 planes already sitting in inventory.
ASUS TUF Gaming Laptops Are 37% Off on Amazon México Right Now — Save Up to 11,000 Pesos
If you need serious compute power for gaming, video editing, or engineering work, this discount window is worth a hard look. Here's what the deal actually covers.