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I was told a computer science degree would guarantee a job. Four years later, I'm pivoting.
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I was told a computer science degree would guarantee a job. Four years later, I'm pivoting.

Mackenzie McAllister, a 22-year-old computer science grad, said she used AI as a crutch during school. Now she's considering data analytics roles.

Ana Altchek · 16 Jul, 2026
I'm 52 and can't find a full-time job. I wasn't prepared for the shame of no longer being seen as a viable candidate.
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I'm 52 and can't find a full-time job. I wasn't prepared for the shame of no longer being seen as a viable candidate.

A 52-year-old PR professional says she's been ghosted by employers, can't get interviews, and has started applying for retail jobs to stay afloat.

Robin Madell · 16 Jul, 2026
I'm a therapist with a modeling side hustle. The extra cash is nice, but it also helps offset the emotional weight of my day job.
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I'm a therapist with a modeling side hustle. The extra cash is nice, but it also helps offset the emotional weight of my day job.

Mia Cosco started modeling as a teenager before going to university to study psychology. As a full-time therapist now, she still models on the side.

Suzanne Reilley · 16 Jul, 2026
Bugatti's Americas COO remembers clients' kids' birthdays — and makes his own PowerPoints
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Bugatti's Americas COO remembers clients' kids' birthdays — and makes his own PowerPoints

Bugatti is getting ready to build its high-powered Tourbillon hypercar for 250 people. It's American COO says AI barely touches the vehicle.

Ben Shimkus · 16 Jul, 2026
Why Google partnered with former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal's $2 billion AI search startup
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Why Google partnered with former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal's $2 billion AI search startup

Google is deepening ties with ex-Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal's AI search startup Parallel, which says AI agents search the web differently than humans.

Geoff Weiss · 16 Jul, 2026
'Please turn it off.' Amazon's push to automate warehouse staffing runs into human resistance.
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'Please turn it off.' Amazon's push to automate warehouse staffing runs into human resistance.

Some Amazon warehouse managers are overriding automated staffing recommendations. The company wants stricter enforcement to improve decision-making.

Eugene Kim · 16 Jul, 2026
From 'heartburn' to $14 billion: Inside Menlo's early Anthropic investment that broke all the rules.
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From 'heartburn' to $14 billion: Inside Menlo's early Anthropic investment that broke all the rules.

As Anthropic prepares to go public, Menlo Ventures will be one of the biggest winners, turning an estimated $1 billion stake into around $14 billion.

Ben Bergman · 16 Jul, 2026
I used all the extra supplies from my kids' parties and threw one for myself. It was a fun, inexpensive celebration.
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I used all the extra supplies from my kids' parties and threw one for myself. It was a fun, inexpensive celebration.

I had a 'leftover party' for myself with supplies from my kids' birthdays. It was a fun, budget-friendly birthday and gave me a lesson in self-esteem.

Jillian Pretzel · 16 Jul, 2026
Blue Origin's new stock option plan comes with a catch
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Blue Origin's new stock option plan comes with a catch

Blue Origin's new equity plan has an unusual clause meant to retain employees tempted by SpaceX's money machine.

Tom Carter · 16 Jul, 2026
San Francisco is totally unprepared for the coming wealth tsunami
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San Francisco is totally unprepared for the coming wealth tsunami

San Francisco has seen wealth tsunamis before. The AI boom is different.

Arielle Pardes · 16 Jul, 2026
I run a workplace management platform. Here's how AI is reshaping both the culture and physical form of offices.
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I run a workplace management platform. Here's how AI is reshaping both the culture and physical form of offices.

Micah Remley, the CEO of Robin, discusses how the rise of AI is changing the culture around offices and how office spaces physically look.

Katherine Li · 16 Jul, 2026
Inside Ukraine's secret mission to devastate Russian energy facilities
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Inside Ukraine's secret mission to devastate Russian energy facilities

In eastern Ukraine, soldiers furtively readied Fire Point drones to fly attack runs deep into Russia. Their biggest fear is being discovered.

Insider Inc. · 16 Jul, 2026