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I'm 35 and haven't had kids yet. I'm trying to delay menopause until I'm 60.
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I'm 35 and haven't had kids yet. I'm trying to delay menopause until I'm 60.

Kayla Barnes-Lentz is using diet, lifestyle changes, and experimental treatments to slow ovarian aging and push menopause as late as possible.

Serafina Kenny · 01 May, 2026
I was one of Lovable's first 50 hires. Here's how I got the job after initially getting rejected.
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I was one of Lovable's first 50 hires. Here's how I got the job after initially getting rejected.

Mindaugas Petrutis had mentally decided he wanted to join Lovable and found his way in by building with the company's tool and sharing it online.

Ana Altchek · 01 May, 2026
Kids need these 3 things to thrive in the AI era, futurist Peter Diamandis says
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Kids need these 3 things to thrive in the AI era, futurist Peter Diamandis says

Author and podcaster Peter Diamandis said that children must find their purpose, be curious, and embrace the right mindset to succeed in the AI age.

Theron Mohamed · 01 May, 2026
AWS CEO dismisses AI job loss fears, says Amazon plans to hire 11,000 interns in 2026
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AWS CEO dismisses AI job loss fears, says Amazon plans to hire 11,000 interns in 2026

The CEO said demand for software jobs is "accelerating." It comes as other AI leaders warn coding jobs are getting disrupted.

Ben Shimkus · 01 May, 2026
I'm a Big Tech executive with ADHD and anxiety. Neurodivergence has its downsides, but I've turned my habits into strengths.
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I'm a Big Tech executive with ADHD and anxiety. Neurodivergence has its downsides, but I've turned my habits into strengths.

Wainwright Yu, a Big Tech executive, shares his journey with anxiety and ADHD, turning challenges into strengths throughout his career success.

Insider Inc. · 01 May, 2026
The $16 billion startup factory betting on 20-somethings with no ideas yet
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The $16 billion startup factory betting on 20-somethings with no ideas yet

Alice Bentinck scouts for ambitious founders with a thirst for power. She explains why behavior is more important than experience for early success.

Jessica Orwig · 01 May, 2026
McKinsey says clients are getting $3 back for every $1 spent on AI: 'Not too shabby.'
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McKinsey says clients are getting $3 back for every $1 spent on AI: 'Not too shabby.'

McKinsey says AI investment is starting to yield monetary returns for companies.

Lakshmi Varanasi · 01 May, 2026
Suddenly, everyone wants drone interceptors like Ukraine, but the supply isn't there
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Suddenly, everyone wants drone interceptors like Ukraine, but the supply isn't there

A year ago, counter-drone builders were trying to persuade NATO allies why their systems were valuable. Now they say they can't make them fast enough.

Sinéad Baker · 01 May, 2026
3 common longevity mistakes doctors and scientists say to avoid
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3 common longevity mistakes doctors and scientists say to avoid

It's hard to tell which longevity trends actually work. Doctors and scientists shared what they wish people would stop doing in the hope of optimizing their hea...

Kim Schewitz,Kashmira Gander,Hilary Brueck,Noah Sheidlower,Julia Pugachevsky,Gabby Landsverk · 01 May, 2026
Mark Zuckerberg says most AI agents don't pass the 'mother' test
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Mark Zuckerberg says most AI agents don't pass the 'mother' test

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that AI agents showed promise for the future — but many weren't ready for his mom.

Henry Chandonnet · 01 May, 2026
How the US Army is readying for a cyberspace fight against enemy AI hackers
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How the US Army is readying for a cyberspace fight against enemy AI hackers

In a hypothetical Indo-Pacific fight, simulated enemy AI agents attacked cybersecurity in waves, analyzing defenses and learning in real time.

Chris Panella · 01 May, 2026
I built an agent to do my job. Then it hung up on my boss.
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I built an agent to do my job. Then it hung up on my boss.

Rather than wait to find out if AI will replace me, I built my replacement to report and write this story.

Amanda Hoover · 01 May, 2026