menu_open Columnists
Sarah Fielding

Sarah Fielding

__Business Insider

We use cookies to provide some features and experiences in QOSHE

More information  .  Close

Spirit Airlines employees, adrift with no severance or healthcare, turn to GoFundMe after company collapse

The donation site now lists campaign after campaign from former captains, flight attendants, and ground staff.

yesterday 1

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

Rare Earths Americas IPO: Stock price will be closely watched today as ‘exploration stage’ firm lists on NYSE

The listing comes at a time when rare earth elements, the backbone of modern electronics, have gained attention due to China’s dominance over the...

previous day 2

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

Popular potato chips are being recalled nationwide as salmonella fears spread to more products

It’s the second major food recall linked to milk powder in the past week. Instead of chocolate, this one involves salty snacks. Here’s what to know.

tuesday 2

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

The older you get, the harder it is to make friends at work. Here’s why

And what you can do to curb the biological and social forces at play.

23.04.2026 3

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

Air New Zealand economy bunk beds are finally coming. How much would you pay for a four-hour nap in the sky?

Aukland to New York is one of the world’s longest flights. No wonder New Zealand’s national airline wants to make it more comfortable.

17.04.2026 8

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

‘No one knew I was in a different time zone’: The workers who travel, play tennis, and do chores on the clock

The trend is called ‘soft off days’—and it’s a sign work-life balance still feels out of reach for many.

17.04.2026 20

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

Social Security COLA prediction for 2027 could mean bad news for seniors

A nonprofit senior citizens’ group said it expects only a modest cost-of-living adjustment at a time when recipients can’t keep up with rising prices.

16.04.2026 3

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

Snap layoffs today: 16% of jobs cut as CEO Evan Spiegel is the latest to tout AI advances

The company said Wednesday it would let go of about 1,000 employees. SNAP stock rose over 6% on the news.

15.04.2026 3

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

Macy’s is closing more stores in 2026: See an updated list of locations that will shutter soon

The retail chain has marked a number of stores as “closing soon” after previously announcing a wave of closures as part of its “bold new chapter.”

15.04.2026 2

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

CoreWeave stock keeps going up: 3 reasons why the AI cloud-computing company is on fire this week

After deals with two prominent AI firms and a key Macquarie upgrade, the company continues its 2026 winning streak, albeit with some volatility.

14.04.2026 3

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

Steam cleaners sold at Walmart and Target recalled after 161 people suffered burn injuries

The Bissell Homecare appliances, sold over a period of roughly a year and a half, can unexpectedly expel hot water due to a faulty attachment.

10.04.2026 4

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

Waymo and Waze are teaming up to save your car tires from potholes

Waymo’s robotaxis will help collect data on road conditions for city and state Department of Transportation officials.

09.04.2026 8

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

BlackBerry stock is rising today, but this time it’s not a meme thing

The bump comes after dedicated turnaround efforts focused on strengthening BlackBerry’s cybersecurity and embedded software system divisions.

09.04.2026 5

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

Another fast-food franchise owner has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Will the burger joint close any locations?

Entities associated with the owner of dozens of quick-serve restaurants in California are seeking bankruptcy protection. Here’s what we know.

08.04.2026 5

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

The list of countries banning young teens from social media keeps getting bigger. Here’s the latest

In a trend that might have seemed unthinkable a few years ago, governments are moving to restrict kids from platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

08.04.2026 7

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

UMG stock price soars after Bill Ackman offers to buy the music giant behind Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny

The proposal would turn Universal Music Group into a Nevada corporation, with shares listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

07.04.2026 3

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

What to know about OpenAI’s surprise acquisition of TBPN

The hit tech news podcast will be part of OpenAI’s strategy department, with the AI giant saying the cohosts will maintain “editorial independence.”

03.04.2026 5

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

Recalled garlic sold in 3 states could cause fatal food poisoning. Check your fridge and avoid these products

The issue was discovered after a routine store inspection, according to a notice posted by the FDA. Here’s everything to know.

02.04.2026 6

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

Nike stock is falling today. What the footwear brand said that has investors worried about the rest of 2026

The company is in the middle of a turnaround plan, but its latest earnings report brought mixed news about how things are progressing.

01.04.2026 4

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

What happened to Allbirds?

Once valued at $4 billion, the brand known for its comfortable footwear just sold itself for a fraction of that. Here’s what investors can expect.

31.03.2026 4

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

Sephora and Benefit Cosmetics are under fire for marketing tactics using ‘very young micro-influencers’

An Italian regulator says it is investigating the LVMH-owned beauty brands for allegedly failing to make clear that their products are not meant for...

27.03.2026 9

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

USPS transportation surcharge will make these types of packages more expensive to ship from the post office

First-Class stamps will be spared another price hike for now, but the U.S. Postal Service will soon impose a temporary transportation-related fee.

26.03.2026 7

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

First victory over Big Tech by a U.S. state in court: Meta to pay big money for exposing children to sexual exploitation

A New Mexico jury ordered a $375 million penalty for misleading the public and fostering adverse mental health, among other things.

25.03.2026 10

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

This Ford recall involves a feature you probably rely on every day

The issue can be repaired over the air, but only if drivers know their vehicle is affected.

24.03.2026 8

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

Children’s ibuprofen recalled nationwide after customer complaints of ‘gel-like mass and black particles’

A recent enforcement report from the FDA provided limited details about the impacted product. Here’s what we know.

20.03.2026 8

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

Alibaba stock is falling as it spends heavily on AI. CEO Eddie Wu insists the tech will be its main growth driver

A significant downturn in profit is one of multiple disappointments in the Chinese technology company’s latest financial results.

19.03.2026 10

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

Airports are buckling under pressure—and some could shut down, officials warn

TSA staffing shortages during the government shutdown are creating serious strain.

18.03.2026 8

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

‘Eating disorders start on TikTok’: Ad campaign takes social media to task in the most subversive way

Health justice activists have plastered a series of compelling guerilla-style posters across London to draw attention to the youth mental health...

13.03.2026 7

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

Dollar General closed hundreds of locations after evaluating its store footprint. But there’s an upside

The discount retailer saw a bump in sales for its most recent fiscal year. And despite recent closures, it also has more stores than it did last year.

12.03.2026 9

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

You could eat Pizza Hut for a year and get paid over $30,000 for doing it. But there’s a catch

Ahead of Pi Day, aka March 14, the fast food chain is making an offer that one lucky pizza lover won’t be able to refuse. Just be prepared to make...

11.03.2026 7

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

Lego Group grew its revenue by double digits in 2025. The toymaker owes its success to these 2 bold strategies

The privately held Danish company outperformed the overall toy market last year thanks to its smart portfolio growth and even smarter supply chain.

10.03.2026 20

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

Robinhood joins the high-fee premium credit card race with an invite-only Platinum offering

Targeting high spenders, the card will cost you $695 a year, which is still lower than premium cards from Amex and Chase.

05.03.2026 5

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

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...

04.03.2026 7

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

The price of silver is falling again: Why safe-haven assets are down as the Middle East crisis escalates

Precious metals, especially gold, rose on Monday following news of the attack on Iran, but they’re seeing a reversal today. Here’s the latest.

03.03.2026 40

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

Jack Dorsey makes a grim prediction about the future of work as he lays off 4,000 Block employees in AI push

In a letter to shareholders, the billionaire positioned himself as something of a trailblazer, despite years of tech companies making aggressive cuts...

27.02.2026 10

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

Punch the monkey and his stuffed orangutan toy are taking over Etsy, Amazon, and Ikea with merch

Savvy e-commerce sellers are capitalizing on the viral video of the moment. Can we blame them?

26.02.2026 10

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

Panera Bread is taking a cue from McDonald’s. Here’s what you can get with its first-ever $5 value menu

With affordability still top of mind for many consumers, the fast casual chain is offering lower price points as part of a turnaround effort.

25.02.2026 10

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

Frozen food products sold at Trader Joe’s may have glass fragments. Toss this recalled chicken fried rice

According to the USDA, more than 3 million pounds of not-ready-to-eat products are being recalled after customers complained of glass in the rice.

20.02.2026 80

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

Figma stock is on the rise again. The software firm just gave a refreshingly human response to a question about AI

‘We don’t see it as a tool that replaces our talent,’ says CFO Praveer Melwani.

19.02.2026 10

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

Sandisk stock price stalls amid secondary public share offering. Is the 2026 memory chip rally about to end?

Western Digital Corporation (WDC), Sandisk’s former parent, currently owns the almost 6 million shares, which have risen tremendously this year.

18.02.2026 9

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

22,912 pounds of raw ground beef recalled: E. coli contamination fears at food service locations

12.02.2026 10

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

You don’t need Ring Search Party to find your lost dog. Privacy advocates and pet lovers say try this instead

11.02.2026 6

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

People have noticed that TrumpRx looks a lot like GoodRx. There’s a reason for the similarities

06.02.2026 8

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

Winter Olympics 2026: Gold and silver medals skyrocket in value this year. Here’s how much they’re worth

05.02.2026 9

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

Chipotle has a 4-part plan to boost flat sales. Part 1 is ‘the most celebrated limited-time offer in history’

04.02.2026 9

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

Gold and silver prices fall as Trump names Kevin Warsh as his Fed Chair pick. Why are precious metals down?

30.01.2026 8

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

Tesla is saying goodbye to two of its EV models. As sales and deliveries fall, Elon Musk is focusing on this instead

29.01.2026 9

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

Smokey Bones and Johnny Rockets restaurant closures: See list of doomed locations after FAT Brands bankruptcy

28.01.2026 10

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

Minnesota economic blackout: List of stores closed today, schedule of events, where to donate as anti-ICE protest kicks off

23.01.2026 10

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding

Hollywood actors and artists just made a move against AI slop

22.01.2026 10

Fast Company

Sarah Fielding