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If AI wins, 'made by humans' could be a very good business
Business

If AI wins, 'made by humans' could be a very good business

When AI is everywhere, offering AI-free options may be very appealing. That's the bet Substack is making.

Peter Kafka · 21 Jul, 2026
I'm a gastroenterologist. Here's how my family is eating during the cyclospora outbreak.
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I'm a gastroenterologist. Here's how my family is eating during the cyclospora outbreak.

A gastroenterologist shares how his family is navigating the cyclospora outbreak — and the advice he's sharing with his friends and family.

Jane Zhang · 21 Jul, 2026
Inside Paramount and WBD, employees are on edge as David Ellison's mega-merger hits resistance
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Inside Paramount and WBD, employees are on edge as David Ellison's mega-merger hits resistance

The Paramount-WBD mega-merger is on pause, leaving staffers wondering whether a deal or no deal would be better for their careers.

James Faris · 21 Jul, 2026
A 44-year-old mom felt out of breath while talking. It turns out she had stage 4 lung cancer, despite never smoking.
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A 44-year-old mom felt out of breath while talking. It turns out she had stage 4 lung cancer, despite never smoking.

A busy mom of three developed a persistent cough and had trouble breathing, despite never smoking. She was diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer.

Gabby Landsverk · 21 Jul, 2026
China's 'open' AI is a terrible business, and nothing like open-source software
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China's 'open' AI is a terrible business, and nothing like open-source software

China's AI models are impressing developers but losing investors. The problem? Open-weight AI is a much worse business than open-source software.

Alistair Barr · 21 Jul, 2026
Amazon taps Alexa executive as Leo satellite business’s first finance VP
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Amazon taps Alexa executive as Leo satellite business’s first finance VP

Amazon's Leo satellite business names Mike Recupero as its first VP of finance, signaling its growth as an independent entity.

Eugene Kim · 21 Jul, 2026
A startup building a map to help you make plans with friends has doubled its funding
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A startup building a map to help you make plans with friends has doubled its funding

Corner, a social app for saving and sharing local spots, has raised $7.5 million.

Sydney Bradley · 21 Jul, 2026
The US states with the worst and best school systems, ranked
Business

The US states with the worst and best school systems, ranked

Massachusetts leads WalletHub's school system ranking, which measured US states on test scores, safety, and dropout rates.

Kristine Villarroel,Talia Lakritz · 21 Jul, 2026
GM swallowed a $10.9 billion pill to reset its EV strategy. It says the worst is nearly over.
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GM swallowed a $10.9 billion pill to reset its EV strategy. It says the worst is nearly over.

General Motors has recorded billions in write-downs as it cuts battery capacity, leans on gas-powered vehicles, and resets its EV ambitions.

Ben Shimkus · 21 Jul, 2026
I hired a personal chef to cook a week of meals for my family. My son now wants a butler.
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I hired a personal chef to cook a week of meals for my family. My son now wants a butler.

I hired a professional chef to buy groceries, meal plan, and cook and prepare dinners and snacks for the week. Here are the best tips and takeaways.

Julie Kling · 21 Jul, 2026
I'm an interior decorator. Here are 8 things I'd never have in my living room.
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I'm an interior decorator. Here are 8 things I'd never have in my living room.

As an interior decorator, there are a few things I'd never have in my living room, like vertical plastic blinds, exposed wires, and a futon.

Kelly Kruger · 21 Jul, 2026
I'm trying to be more selfish. It's making me a better mom.
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I'm trying to be more selfish. It's making me a better mom.

I've realized that motherhood is a marathon, not a sprint. Taking time to take care of myself, is what I need, and what my kids need to see.

Sassica Francis-Bruce · 21 Jul, 2026