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I tried every new item on The Cheesecake Factory's spring menu. I now have a new favorite appetizer.
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I tried every new item on The Cheesecake Factory's spring menu. I now have a new favorite appetizer.

I was impressed by The Cheesecake Factory's new pickle fries, pork belly buns, and bowls, which are part of the chain restaurant's new spring menu.

Erin McDowell · 20 Mar, 2026
I visited an Eddie Bauer store, and it quickly became clear why the retailer is closing locations
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I visited an Eddie Bauer store, and it quickly became clear why the retailer is closing locations

Eddie Bauer is expected to close nearly 200 stores in the US and Canada. A trip to one of its locations revealed few shoppers and lackluster clothes.

Amanda Krause · 20 Mar, 2026
One of the world's biggest energy groups is telling people to work from home as oil prices soar
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One of the world's biggest energy groups is telling people to work from home as oil prices soar

The IEA has issued 10 measures for governments, businesses, and households to take immediately to save fuel.

Roya Shahidi · 20 Mar, 2026
Mark Cuban says he's joined the Mac Mini craze, using one to counter a flood of AI-generated emails
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Mark Cuban says he's joined the Mac Mini craze, using one to counter a flood of AI-generated emails

"It's not even like the cold emails because that's pretty obvious," Mark Cuban said. "It's people subscribing me to shit."

Thibault Spirlet · 20 Mar, 2026
My first performance review after maternity leave was disappointing. It was difficult to be a great mom and a great employee.
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My first performance review after maternity leave was disappointing. It was difficult to be a great mom and a great employee.

I was devastated when my performance review at work went from "expectational" to "successful." What changed? I became a mom.

Jessica Dean · 20 Mar, 2026
Elon Musk has a history of doing the impossible. A Tesla Terafab may be his most difficult challenge yet.
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Elon Musk has a history of doing the impossible. A Tesla Terafab may be his most difficult challenge yet.

Musk has taken on the world's most difficult engineering challenges at Tesla and SpaceX, but his latest target is a tall order even by his standards.

Tom Carter · 20 Mar, 2026
Why Scott Galloway is leading a movement against Big Tech
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Why Scott Galloway is leading a movement against Big Tech

Scott Galloway is highlighting Big Tech's impact on young men, which he says is harmful, while also protesting President Trump's immigration policies.

Dan DeFrancesco · 20 Mar, 2026
How these JPMorgan dealmakers spot the next drink craze before it hits your fridge
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How these JPMorgan dealmakers spot the next drink craze before it hits your fridge

Ryan Lake and Stephen Rooney said that one word keeps coming up with CEOs: focus.

Alice Tecotzky · 20 Mar, 2026
I thought using AI and vibe coding could protect me from job cuts, but Amazon still laid me off. Here's what I learned.
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I thought using AI and vibe coding could protect me from job cuts, but Amazon still laid me off. Here's what I learned.

An Amazon employee taught herself to vibe code and prompt engineer in the hope of protecting her job. It didn't, but she now runs her own business.

Charissa Cheong · 20 Mar, 2026
How True Religion turned a Y2K throwback into a $500 million comeback
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How True Religion turned a Y2K throwback into a $500 million comeback

True Religion revamped its brand post-bankruptcy under CEO Michael Buckley, targeting Gen Z and diverse shoppers while leveraging hip-hop roots.

Jordan Hart · 20 Mar, 2026
What parts of your job would you give to AI?
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What parts of your job would you give to AI?

A recent study suggests that 93% of jobs will be impacted by AI, at least to some degree. We want to know what tasks you're happy to pass off.

Ana Altchek · 20 Mar, 2026
I've applied to over 500 jobs in the 11 months since my layoff. I lost hot water and started a GoFundMe.
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I've applied to over 500 jobs in the 11 months since my layoff. I lost hot water and started a GoFundMe.

After being laid off from Morgan Stanley, Valerie Lockhart applied to 500 jobs but is still searching. She turned to a GoFundMe as savings ran low.

Jacob Zinkula · 20 Mar, 2026