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Can’t read books anymore? Neuroscience has a 5-step plan to get your focus back Losing our capacity for deep reading means losing some of our capacity for deep thought.

“When the reading brain skims like this, it reduces time allocated to deep reading processes." f-st.co/kNSR6mz

16 phrases to never use in a job interview—and what to say instead Experts share real-world advice

Don’t talk about your current job or proudest achievements. Highlight what you can do for this specific employer. f-st.co/eLB8Cdl

Alysa Liu's hometown skating rink tells a surprising story about cities Liu grew up training at the Oakland Ice Center, a product of the now-defunct community development programs that once helped create economic opportunity across California.

Alysa Liu’s hometown skating rink tells a surprising story about cities f-st.co/RR0pAEc

A brief history of surprisingly cheap Apple products The MacBook Neo’s $599 price is notable, but hardly unprecedented.

The MacBook Neo’s $599 price is notable, but hardly unprecedented. f-st.co/D6fp9UT

AI is the new workplace issue dividing managers and employees A new report from background check company Checkr suggests that workers can’t agree on AI use in the workplace.

AI is the new workplace issue dividing managers and employees f-st.co/pSerDF2

Jet fuel prices just jumped 80%. Will airline tickets get more expensive next? Fuel typically accounts for up to 40% of an airline’s operating costs. With jet fuel prices soaring, some carriers warn the financial impact could arrive quickly.

Jet fuel can make up as much as 40% of airline operating costs. With prices surging, airline executives warn the impact on fares could come quickly. f-st.co/CjzEUGo

OpenAI just dragged its own brand Winning the Department of War as a client made OpenAI look 'opportunistic and sloppy,' according to Sam Altman himself.

OpenAI just dragged its own brand f-st.co/0B3OQgk

When Taco Bell CEO Sean Tresvant first joined the company as chief brand officer back in 2021, he saw a unique opportunity in the brand’s cultural potential.

None of his moves embody this idea more than Live Mas LIVE, Taco Bell’s live stage show.

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We need to rethink our love affair with big vehicles It's time for U.S. drivers to have difficult conversations about the data showing the dangers of large vehicles like pickup trucks and SUVs.

"Manufacturers want to sell you a truck so large that it needs a computer to see the people your own eyes can't." f-st.co/JbKEiA1

Kroger is closing stores: See the updated list that shows shuttered locations across the country The grocery giant appears to be more than halfway through its previously announced plan to shutter 60 stores, according to a Fast Company review.

The grocery giant could be more than halfway through its previously announced plan to shutter 60 stores, according to a Fast Company review. f-st.co/9U1umoA

Most companies deploy AI for efficiency. The leaders who win markets will use it to expand what’s possible. f-st.co/Gm05O3d

Trump claimed Tylenol is linked to autism. Emergency room data just revealed a hard truth about the anti-painkiller crusade A new report shows the troubling medical impact of the president's statements about Tylenol and autism.

A new report shows the troubling medical impact of the president's statements. f-st.co/0kw4EaE

New York lawmakers want AI chatbots to stop pretending to be doctors or lawyers A proposed bill would ban professional advice from AI, and allow users to sue if they’re harmed.

New York lawmakers want AI chatbots to stop pretending to be doctors or lawyers f-st.co/o3x9ZYS

Eat, drink, and be present: Restaurants and bars are starting to embrace cell phone bans A new trend in dining has one rule for customers: Don't you dare look at your phone.

A new trend in dining has one rule for customers: Don't you dare look at your phone. f-st.co/gK2N1Ij

Why Luckin Coffee, Starbucks' biggest competitor, wants to buy Blue Bottle The coffee wars are about to, forgive us, heat up.

Why Luckin Coffee, Starbucks' biggest competitor, wants to buy Blue Bottle. f-st.co/Nyf2Agj

OpenAI's Pentagon deal once again calls Sam Altman's credibility into question Altman was supportive of Anthropic in its contract dispute with the Pentagon, but all the while he was positioning his company to supplant its rival’s AI models with its own.

OpenAI’s Pentagon deal once again calls Sam Altman’s credibility into question f-st.co/eiTqWdf

Tai Chi walking: Why ’meditation in motion’ has taken over TikTok Forget 10,000 steps. TikTok users are sharing an easy way to incorporate a Chinese martial art into your exercise routine: Tai Chi walking.

Forget 10,000 steps—TikTok users are sharing an easy way to incorporate a centuries-old Chinese martial art into your exercise routine. f-st.co/XGeBix8

A rejected candidate keeps demanding to know why I didn’t hire him Employers aren’t obligated to respond to angry candidates at all, but especially after they become rude or pushy.

While most candidates are professional and understand the nature of the hiring process, there are always a few who can’t believe they didn’t get an interview and think employers should have to justify that to them. f-st.co/YEE5hsj

These sounds could soothe your restless brain Studies suggest certain kinds of music can improve focus, especially among those with ADHD.

Studies suggest certain kinds of music can improve focus, especially among those with ADHD. f-st.co/QagZiIB

Kevin O'Leary says Gen Z sends this 'horrific signal' to employers The ‘Shark Tank’ star warns that doing this in a job interview is a huge no-no.

The ‘Shark Tank’ star said in a recent interview that doing this during an interview is a huge no-no. f-st.co/0lTeZV6

In recovery? Here’s how to handle social drinking situations in the workplace Treatment professionals say anxiety over sobriety conversations shouldn't get in the way of a successful recovery.

"If you're sober and in recovery, nothing's worth risking putting your sobriety at risk." f-st.co/i0twxrK

'Take that break': Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu on the power of quitting The 20-year-old figure skating champion had some unconventional advice that applies to parenting and life.

The 20-year-old figure skating champion had some unconventional advice that applies to parenting and life. f-st.co/tQ2Pwon

A defiant Elon Musk takes the stand in a jury trial over Twitter takeover The class-action lawsuit representing Twitter shareholders revolves around allegations that Musk violated federal securities laws.

"A defiant Elon Musk on Wednesday took the stand in a jury trial to defend himself against accusations." f-st.co/mGjFeXd

TikTok won't use end-to-end encryption, citing harm to users The platform’s line of argument follows that of many governments and child protection charities, but it sets TikTok apart from some of its competitors.

The platform’s line of argument follows that of many governments and child protection charities. f-st.co/nCduNAs

BYD just killed your EV argument with a battery that competes with gas engines The Chinese carmaker's new batteries feature a 5-minute charge and 621-mile range, plus a 620,000-mile lifespan and lower prices.

BYD just killed your EV argument with a battery that competes with gas engines. f-st.co/NoKCPIg

Tai Chi walking: Why ’meditation in motion’ has taken over TikTok Forget 10,000 steps. TikTok users are sharing an easy way to incorporate a Chinese martial art into your exercise routine: Tai Chi walking.

Forget 10,000 steps—the internet is obsessed with this new exercise trend.
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The path to future U.S. innovators starts with K–12 robotics The rising need for STEM education and workforce skills requires a new approach to learning.

The rising need for STEM education in the U.S. require a new approach to learning: robotics. #FCImpactCouncil f-st.co/FTpysg5

This CEO explains what's really behind layoffs—and it's not AI Companies have repeatedly blamed AI for layoffs over the past year. Now, not even CEOs are buying it anymore.

Companies have repeatedly blamed AI for layoffs over the past year. Now, not even CEOs are buying it anymore. f-st.co/654HrTk

What Eli Lilly’s new employer platform could mean for access to weight-loss drugs Lilly Employer Connect aims to make obesity treatments more predictable for employers while lowering costs for workers seeking Zepbound.

Weight-loss drugs are becoming a workplace benefit. Eli Lilly just launched a platform designed to help employers offer Zepbound to workers. f-st.co/9C5cVbc

Social Security is making big changes—including one this weekend. Here’s the good and bad news for benefits recipients The Social Security agency is updating how it manages certain benefits payments and customer service.

Social Security is rolling out some big changes—some of which are coming this weekend. Here's what you need to know in my latest for @fastcompany.com www.fastcompany.com/91501972/soc...