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The FDA just approved a new depression treatment—and it doesn’t involve medication

The newly cleared device aims to treat depression by directly stimulating neural activity.

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How Kendra Scott used 3 simple elements to turn her jewelry startup into a $1 billion company

The founder recently unveiled the ideal retail structure for any emerging brand.

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Why you need to stop using passwords and switch to this secure alternative now

Do you want to avoid phishing attacks and data leaks? Embrace this popular new option right away.

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McDonald’s is facing intense pushback after it did what no company should ever do

The company’s McValue menu doesn’t mean what it used to.

04.06.2026 2

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Warren Buffett explained that the greatest measure of success at the end of your life comes down to 1 word

Ever wonder what truly matters most when you look back at your life? Warren Buffett has the answer.

03.06.2026 4

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5 passive income business ideas that require less than $1,500 to start

No matter your skill set, there are several types of businesses that let you earn passive income without a major financial commitment.

27.05.2026 6

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Richard Branson says everyone should read this cult-classic novel—it changed how he made decisions

The billionaire entrepreneur credits a 1971 novel about surrendering decisions for influencing his early approach to risk-taking.

25.05.2026 5

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New oral drug shows success in reversing hair loss

It could be a major new player in a large market.

22.05.2026 6

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Jeff Bezos makes a $34 million bet to replace cotton and polyester

The Bezos Earth Fund is backing lab-grown fibers and biodegradable textiles, but not without problems.

21.05.2026 3

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Eva Longoria announces a $1 million investment to prove the real value of Latina entrepreneurs

At Inc. Founders House Los Angeles, the actress and entrepreneur announced a partnership with UCLA.

20.05.2026 3

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Kevin O’Leary reveals the magic number you need to actually be rich—it’s not what most ‘rich’ people think

The investor and TV personality says liquid assets—not property or business equity—are the true measure of wealth.

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Apple fixed a $400 pricing mistake with a 4-sentence email. It’s a lesson for every brand

The tech giant emailed customers who bought the new Studio Display XDR with a promise of a refund.

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Cybersecurity experts warn: This common email habit is a gift to hackers

Your email address is your identity, so you should treat it with care. Here’s how.

17.05.2026 20

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This founder was nearly homeless after 3 failed startup ideas. Then he built a $150 million business

His story is a master class in pulling off a pivot.

15.05.2026 10

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Want to raise successful kids? Harvard research says it all comes down to 1 simple word

I pay close attention to parenting advice that makes sense.

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Why Denmark removed 40% of Greenland from the economy—and what it teaches us about modern capital

There are real costs to short-term optimizations, while set-asides offer a way to reap superior economic returns in the medium term.

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Gen Z reports early cognitive decline. Here’s what to know about the brain rot epidemic—and what to do about it

A 2025 Yale study reveals a doubling of cognitive issues in Gen Zers, posing a $1.3 trillion threat to the global economy. Here’s how a solution...

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If you see this iCloud message on your iPhone, don’t click it—it’s a scam

Millions of iPhone users are being targeted by a dangerous iCloud phishing scam.

09.05.2026 20

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How this CEO took charge during a crisis and built a firefighting powerhouse

Fire Rover chief exec Will Schmidt’s journey from finance to entrepreneurship offers key lessons in the right way to grow a business.

07.05.2026 20

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Study reveals a surprising cause of cognitive decline—and the key to reversing it

Researchers pinpoint a lone protein that speeds up the dysfunction of an aging brain. Eliminating it, they claim, can reverse the damage. But there...

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Industry experts just named the best bourbon in a blind tasting—and it’s under $70

Thousands of American whiskeys were tasted blind by the Beverage Testing Institute. These bottles rose above the rest.

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MacKenzie Scott says we underestimate the impact of small acts of kindness. Science agrees

The philanthropist offers a hopeful vision for dark times. Research backs her up.

29.04.2026 10

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25 years ago, Jeff Bezos said this is the best way to deal with stress. Science says he’s still right

Want to lower your level of stress? Take a page from the Bezos (and research) playbook.

28.04.2026 10

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How one of the world’s top AI voices uses Claude Code to run her day

Allie K. Miller shares her secrets for getting the most out of AI at work.

27.04.2026 10

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Trump’s Canada trade war hits Jack Daniel’s and Jim Beam with a devastating $143 million loss

After provinces removed U.S. spirits from store shelves during a tariff clash with the Trump administration, whiskey exports plunged nearly 70...

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Want to live a longer, happier life? Science says work to be more successful (but not in the way you might think)

A decades-long (and counting) study reveals happiness lies not necessarily in the achievement, but in the pursuit.

23.04.2026 10

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I used to be a VC. Now I’ve found a better way to build a company

If you want to create an Evergreen company that’s designed to last, follow the example of some of the world’s largest tech companies: Don’t...

20.04.2026 10

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Warren Buffett once said that success at the end of your life comes down to 1 word

Don’t wait till the end of your life because it will be too late. The Buffett formula for success starts now.

16.04.2026 10

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With 7 short words, the CEO of United Airlines just taught a brilliant lesson in leadership

Sometimes the most important move is to short-circuit the outcome people are expecting.

15.04.2026 10

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Science explains why you wake up at 3 a.m., and how to go back to sleep

About one in five people have middle-of-the-night insomnia.

09.04.2026 10

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Toyota built a fake dining room to teach execs about American size. It’s a lesson for every leader

Your customers may see things very differently from you.

07.04.2026 10

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6 side hustle businesses you can start with $0

Looking to start a business on the side or earn extra income? These options have little to no start-up costs.

06.04.2026 10

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The Nail Test: Why this $54 billion innovation is terrifying Western auto executives

BYD says it’s fixed yet another major problem with EVs.

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Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

As stricter return‑to‑office mandates take hold, new data shows remote workers reversing their pandemic‑era migration.

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New study finds 1 small organ may play vital role in longevity

Researchers use AI to uncover how a chest gland shapes long‑term health outcomes.

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Why Costco is winning the gas war by refusing to behave like a normal gas station

The membership‑based fuel program is helping drivers offset rising gas prices.

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How can you spot a bad manager fast? Look for this 1 warning sign

Don’t ignore it, because when it happens, team morale will take a nosedive.

31.03.2026 10

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Warren Buffett says 4 timeless principles create lifelong success, fulfillment, and happiness

Some of my favorite insights from Warren Buffett.

30.03.2026 10

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Ex‑SpaceX engineer unveils an $80 plastic‑free coffeemaker as microplastic health risks rise

JC Foster’s startup is betting consumers will start caring about what their appliances are made of, not just what they do.

25.03.2026 20

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Neuroscience says this is what really happens to your brain when you don’t get enough sleep

Don’t sleep on sleep. It’s part of what makes everything else possible.

24.03.2026 20

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This single ChatGPT prompt can do hours of market research in minutes—here’s how

AI is a powerful way to do market research. A big update from ChatGPT makes things even easier.

23.03.2026 10

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It took 64 years to build Walmart. It took 3 years to turn it into a $1 trillion tech company

Walmart’s market cap reflects its transformation over the past few years.

20.03.2026 20

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Steve Jobs said 5 timeless principles create lifelong success (and happiness)

Five of my favorite Steve Jobs perspectives.

19.03.2026 10

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8 things you need to do in the first 90 days of launching your consulting business

Launching a new consulting business? Here’s what to do in those critical first three months.

18.03.2026 20

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Use the Military Sleep Method to fall asleep within 2 minutes, starting tonight

This technique developed by the Navy to help pilots just might help you fall asleep a lot faster.

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How Bravo became the new QVC

The network famous for ‘Real Housewives’ quietly reinvented itself as a startup incubator, spawning personality-driven brands in businesses from...

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Experts say this activity rebuilds mitochondria and may slow aging

The powerhouse of the cell may be a key to longevity.

14.03.2026 20

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Experts warn that GLP-1s are leading to the resurgence of a 17th‑century disease

Dieticians say that weight-loss drugs are leading to an increase in malnutrition and related conditions.

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How Willie Nelson’s THC beverage became an $80 million business in 1 year

Launched by the 92-year-old country music legend, Willie’s Remedy wants to become the Olipop of THC.

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Can’t read books anymore? Neuroscience has a 5-step plan to get your focus back

Many of us struggle to focus enough to read a whole book. Neuroscience says that’s terrible news for our brains but offers a fix.

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