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Mark Cuban Says Workers Could Get an Hour Back Every Day — With No Pay Cut. Here’s Why.

The famous billionaire is promoting a 35-hour workweek.

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Stuck With Homes They Can’t Sell, More Americans Are Becoming ‘Accidental Landlords’

Homeowners would rather hold and rent than sell at a lowered price.

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Reddit CEO Says He Plans to ‘Go Heavy’ Hiring Recent Grads. Here’s Why.

Reddit CEO Steve Huffman says Reddit will use AI to build more things instead of shrinking headcount.

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She Says It Was a ‘Godsend’ She Didn’t Start Her Brand Until Age 50. This Is Her $100 Million Formula.

Patricia Nash scaled her handbag brand to around $100 million in annual revenue — here’s how.

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Warren Buffett Defends the Giving Pledge as ‘Billionaire Backlash’ Grows. What’s Behind the Revolt?

Billionaire Peter Thiel has urged about a dozen signatories of the Pledge to withdraw their names.

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If You Plan to Use ChatGPT or Claude to File Your Taxes, Experts Warn ‘It Is Definitely Going to Create Issues’

AI chatbots are prone to errors, according to tax professionals.

20.03.2026 7

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Apple Made Nearly $1 Billion Last Year From a Technology It Doesn’t Even Lead — Here’s Why

Apple acts as a gatekeeper for big companies like OpenAI, Google and Anthropic.

20.03.2026 5

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Hilarious New Tool Translates Everyday English Into LinkedIn Influencer Speak

The tool pokes fun at LinkedIn posts and their corporate spin on events.

19.03.2026 5

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Is Tim Cook Really Stepping Down? The Apple CEO Finally Addresses Retirement Rumors

During Cook's tenure, Apple’s market value has soared from under $1 trillion to multiple trillions.

19.03.2026 7

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25-Year-Old Landed a Job By Using This Old School Method: ‘It Got All of Our Attention’

Camille K. Manaois, a 25-year-old social media strategist, recently landed a job by using an old-school tactic.

18.03.2026 5

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Dell Shrunk Its Workforce By 10% for the Third Year in a Row — Without Layoffs

Dell now has 36,000 fewer employees than it did in February 2023, a nearly 30% reduction over three years.

18.03.2026 6

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This Executive of a $6.6 Billion AI Startup Says She Has One Very Big Worry

Founded in 2024, this startup has grown at an incredible pace.

17.03.2026 4

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She Went From Being Ignored at a Farmer’s Market to Selling to PepsiCo for $1.95 Billion: ‘Embarrassment Is the Most Under-Explored Emotion’

Allison Ellsworth started her company after experiencing health issues and discovering the benefits of apple cider vinegar.

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Elon Musk Is Poaching Wall Street Talent for Grok — Paying $100 an Hour. Here’s Why.

Major AI players are zeroing in on the business world, especially finance.

17.03.2026 3

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This $15 Billion AI Company Requires Its Engineers to Clean the Office — And Leave Their Shoes at the Door

Here’s what inspired the practices.

16.03.2026 7

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Meta Is Reportedly Planning Mass Layoffs That Could Affect 20% of the Company — With 16,000 Jobs At Risk

The move comes as Meta tries to offset expensive AI bets and prime itself for more workplace efficiency brought on by the technology.

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Do Chatbots Fill You With Rage? This Startup Will Pay You $100 an Hour to ‘Bully’ AI.

The one-time gig doesn’t require a computer science background or AI credentials — just “rage” when an AI chatbot gets things wrong.

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After Her Sister’s Tragic Death, This English Teacher Turned Tip Money Into a $20 Kindness Challenge for Students — Now It’s a Nonprofit Reaching 425 Kids

The challenge began as one class project funded with her late sister’s tip money, and has since grown into a nonprofit.

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He Maxed Out $50K in Credit Cards to Start His First Business. Now It’s Worth $1.8 Billion.

Henry Schuck built DiscoverOrg, now ZoomInfo, to $30 million in revenue without external funding.

11.03.2026 10

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YouTube Makes More Ad Revenue Than NBCU, Disney, Paramount and WBD Put Together: ‘New King of All Media’

MoffettNathanson valued YouTube at $500 billion to $560 billion.

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Flying Cars Could Hit the Skies as Soon as This Summer: ‘It’s Not Science Fiction’

Eight states in the U.S. have been selected for a three-year pilot program that will allow aircraft models to transport passengers and cargo.

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Do You Have ‘Brain Fry’? A New Study Says This Everyday Technology Is Causing It

Over half of Americans use the technology that's prompting the phenomenon.

10.03.2026 7

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When Steve Jobs Stepped Down From Apple, He Advised Tim Cook to Never Ask Himself This One Question

Cook said that Apple’s contentious meetings date back to “the creation of the company.”

10.03.2026 5

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Friends Said His Business Idea Was the ‘Stupidest Thing.’ Then He Sold Over 290 Million: ‘I Watched Their Jaws Drop’

This product began as the founder’s personal hack to stop his headphones from tangling.

09.03.2026 8

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A ‘Silver Tsunami’ Is Coming for Small Businesses — and Millions of Jobs, Say Experts

Over two million small businesses nationwide have owners nearing retirement age.

09.03.2026 5

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Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai Could Earn $692 Million — But Only If He Hits These Targets

Pichai, who is already a billionaire, could become one of the highest-paid executives in global tech.

09.03.2026 6

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Uber and Lyft Got Pricier Last Year — Here’s How Riders Responded

Average ride-hailing fares increased by nearly 10% last year.

06.03.2026 6

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Greg Abel Is Berkshire’s CEO Now — But He Still Has a Warren Buffett Habit

Greg Abel took over as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway earlier this year, replacing Warren Buffett, who held the post for over 60 years.

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An Insurance Salesman Went Down a Wellness Rabbit Hole, and Started a Side Hustle In His Kitchen. Now It’s On Track for $3M.

Brian Lizama was working as a senior vice president at a life insurance company, managing over 300 agents, when inspiration struck.

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Want to Work at One of the World’s Biggest Tech Companies? Here Are the Top Traits its CTO Looks For in New Hires

From direct communication to adaptability, here are the key qualities to develop.

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Restaurant Owner Says Controversy Over an AI-Designed Logo ‘Crushed’ Her Dream. Here’s What Happened.

The logo was supposed to bring good vibes to the launch. Instead, it brought harsh backlash.

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New Study Says These Are the Toughest Jobs in America — Did Yours Make The List?

Survey respondents pointed to a few core ingredients that make work genuinely taxing, including physical and mental strain.

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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Says This Simple Career Rule Got Him Promoted From Assistant to VP in Just Two Years

Here’s how Jamie Dimon quickly advanced through the banking ranks.

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This School Crossing Guard’s Side Hustle Earns $14,000 a Month: ‘The Response to it Has Been Crazy’

Christine Tyler Hill turned her 50‑minute morning shift into a feel-good and lucrative venture.

03.03.2026 7

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This Nostalgic Apple Product Is Making a Major Comeback — and You Can Thank Gen Z For It

It first launched 25 years ago and was discontinued in 2022. Now it's attracting a new generation of fans — many of whom weren’t even born when it...

03.03.2026 10

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Kevin O’Leary Says This Gen Z Job Trend Sends a ‘Horrific Signal’ to Employers: ‘That Resume Goes Right Into the Garbage’

This one interview trend is a “big red flag” for Mr. Wonderful.

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‘A Very Hard Act to Follow’: Berkshire CEO Greg Abel Pays Tribute to Warren Buffett — and Charts His Own Course in First Shareholder Letter

Abel opened the letter by honoring Warren Buffett’s legacy and laid out a vision for the company's future.

02.03.2026 10

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What Makes You Notice a Store’s Sign, or Ignore It? The Answer Makes This Franchise $115 Million a Year.

The franchise added 20,000 new clients in 2025 alone.

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Mortgage Rates Hit Their Lowest Level Since 2022. Here’s What That Means for Home Buyers and Sellers.

Mortgage rates have dropped under 6% for the first time since 2022.

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Fast Food Giant Is Using AI to Make Sure Human Employees Say ‘Please’ and ‘Thank You’

Burger King is rolling out new technology to track employee politeness.

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Here’s What 15 Years of Lunches with Steve Jobs Taught One Apple Insider

Jobs possessed an “insatiable” curiosity and willingness to keep learning, according to Apple’s former chief design officer Jony Ive.

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This Form of Media Is Now More Popular Than Talk Radio for the First Time. Here’s Why That Matters.

A recent report reveals that the format is finally inching ahead of its predecessor.

26.02.2026 9

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Here’s How Much Money OpenAI Employees Make — Including One Role That Pays Up to $685,000 Per Year

Federal filings reveal that OpenAI employees are among the best-compensated workers in Silicon Valley.

26.02.2026 10

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Uber CEO Says He Expects Employees to Answer His Emails on Weekends ‘Immediately’ — or Else Risk Getting ‘Pushed Out’

It doesn’t matter if you’re studying computer science or literature — there’s one skill that Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi prioritizes above the rest.

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Why This 30-Year-Old Vanderbilt Valedictorian Left Her Big Law Job to Start an AI Company

Logan Brown chose not to spend decades climbing the legal ladder.

25.02.2026 10

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Reese Witherspoon Has Some Surprising Career Advice: Stop Chasing Your Dreams — And Do This Instead

According to the actress and entrepreneur, the path to meaningful success is less about dreams and more about self-knowledge.

24.02.2026 10

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A 3D-Printing Breakthrough Just Brought Us Closer to Printing a Car: ‘A Great Feat’

The 3D-printed motor matched or outperformed comparable motors made with conventional manufacturing — and only cost 50 cents in materials.

24.02.2026 10

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Small Businesses Are Racing to Add 401(k) Retirement Plans — Here’s What’s Behind the Surge

Millions of small business workers have gained access to retirement plans over the past seven years.

23.02.2026 6

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This Luxury Gym Charges $40,000 a Year for an Exclusive Membership — Here’s Why 1,000 People Are Still on the Waitlist

The high-end membership is more of a full-service wellness program than a standard gym pass.

23.02.2026 20

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Here’s How Much This $9.5 Billion Company Pays Its Workers, From Data Scientists to Software Engineers

The delivery giant is advertising for about 170 open roles on its website.

21.02.2026 10

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