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How Barry Diller's People Inc. learned to live without Google
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How Barry Diller's People Inc. learned to live without Google

Neil Vogel used to run his publishing business with Google in mind. Now Google traffic has fallen off a cliff. No problem, he says.

Peter Kafka · 18 Mar, 2026
Motherhood is constant work — and the rules are always being rewritten
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Motherhood is constant work — and the rules are always being rewritten

In an excerpt from Elinor Cleghorn's new book, she reflects on what it really takes to be a mother and raise children today.

Insider Inc. · 18 Mar, 2026
Would you pay $178 for a Jensen Huang sweater?
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Would you pay $178 for a Jensen Huang sweater?

Nvidia's GTC featured Jensen Huang sweaters, priced at $178 — roughly the cost of a single Nvidia share.

Hugh Langley,Geoff Weiss · 18 Mar, 2026
Spotted in the wild: Our first look at the X Money debit card Musk is rolling out
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Spotted in the wild: Our first look at the X Money debit card Musk is rolling out

X Money cards are popping up on social media, buying ice creams and snacks at gas stations. Users are thanking William Shatner.

Ben Shimkus · 18 Mar, 2026
Here's what Disney's new CEO Josh D'Amaro told employees on his first day
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Here's what Disney's new CEO Josh D'Amaro told employees on his first day

The former Disney parks head highlighted "great storytelling and creative excellence" in a message to staffers. Read D'Amaro's full memo.

James Faris · 18 Mar, 2026
How ServiceNow uses internal AI pilots to launch successful customer tools
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How ServiceNow uses internal AI pilots to launch successful customer tools

ServiceNow's AI tools, developed internally under Kellie Romack, aim to boost IT services. The company noted more than 240 AI uses by December 2025.

John Kell · 18 Mar, 2026
I'm a travel writer and mom of 3. Here's how I navigate vacations with my moody teens.
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I'm a travel writer and mom of 3. Here's how I navigate vacations with my moody teens.

As my kids have gotten older, family travel has changed. Teens require flexibility and appreciate the opportunity to collaborate on itineraries.

Kate Loweth · 18 Mar, 2026
JCPenney's brand CEO says she wears its fashions from 'head to toe' and hands out gift cards to surprised shoppers
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JCPenney's brand CEO says she wears its fashions from 'head to toe' and hands out gift cards to surprised shoppers

JCPenney's Michelle Wlazlo is leaning hard into the retailer's collection of in-house brands to offer shoppers more style for their dollars.

Dominick Reuter · 18 Mar, 2026
I'm a TSA agent, and my most recent paycheck was just $4 thanks to the government shutdown. I can't afford rent.
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I'm a TSA agent, and my most recent paycheck was just $4 thanks to the government shutdown. I can't afford rent.

I have to work through the government shutdown — even though I'm not getting paid much. I'm struggling financially, so I had to visit food pantries.

Marla Bautista · 18 Mar, 2026
The 10 states most reliant on federal funding — and the 10 least
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The 10 states most reliant on federal funding — and the 10 least

A new study ranked US states based on how reliant they are on federal funding. See which states round out the top and bottom of the list.

James LaForge · 18 Mar, 2026
We signed a lease for an apartment on the other side of the country, sight unseen. It worked, but we learned some lessons the hard way.
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We signed a lease for an apartment on the other side of the country, sight unseen. It worked, but we learned some lessons the hard way.

We learned some important lessons after moving across the country to an apartment, sight unseen. Looking back, we made some mistakes along the way.

Julia DeBari · 18 Mar, 2026
Mass TSA absences mean flying is a crapshoot right now
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Mass TSA absences mean flying is a crapshoot right now

Houston Hobby Airport had waits of some three hours earlier this month, but on Wednesday morning, its website showed lines of just a few minutes.

Pete Syme · 18 Mar, 2026