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Block is rehiring a small number of workers it laid off, employees say
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Block is rehiring a small number of workers it laid off, employees say

Jack Dorsey's Block laid off over 4,000 employees. A select few have been rehired, according to LinkedIn posts.

Henry Chandonnet · 18 Mar, 2026
Colleges are dipping their toes in the private student loan business
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Colleges are dipping their toes in the private student loan business

Trump's cap on student-loan borrowing for advanced degrees has prompted colleges to create new lending programs to fill financing gaps.

Ayelet Sheffey · 18 Mar, 2026
The 'hidden' housing costs sinking homeowners
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The 'hidden' housing costs sinking homeowners

Even homeowners with record-low mortgage rates now face staggering increases in often-overlooked fees, changing the calculus for millions of buyers.

James Rodriguez · 18 Mar, 2026
Want to work for 'The Diary of a CEO' star Steven Bartlett? Start vibe coding.
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Want to work for 'The Diary of a CEO' star Steven Bartlett? Start vibe coding.

"The Diary of a CEO" host Steven Bartlett also swears by a scenario-based "Culture Test" that emphasizes critical thinking and attitude over grades.

Lucia Moses · 18 Mar, 2026
How Disney's new CEO could win over the next generation of fans and jump-start growth
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How Disney's new CEO could win over the next generation of fans and jump-start growth

Analysts say Josh D'Amaro must find new franchises and decide how to handle AI to win back Wall Street after a decade of minimal market gains.

James Faris · 18 Mar, 2026
From lobster hats to claw hands: OpenClaw's internet moment
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From lobster hats to claw hands: OpenClaw's internet moment

OpenClaw's lobster craze shows how viral culture is turning AI tools into communities users want to belong to.

Lee Chong Ming · 18 Mar, 2026
Nearly 150 retired judges take Anthropic's side in Pentagon fight
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Nearly 150 retired judges take Anthropic's side in Pentagon fight

They said the DOD was free to choose its contractors but should not punish Anthropic "on its way out the door."

Aditi Bharade · 18 Mar, 2026
He skipped college to intern with an ex-Sequoia director. Three years later, he's a cofounder.
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He skipped college to intern with an ex-Sequoia director. Three years later, he's a cofounder.

An ex-Sequoia VC shares why he decided to hire a 17-year-old as an early employee at his startup and promote him to cofounder three years later.

Shubhangi Goel · 18 Mar, 2026
Over 200 Ukrainian anti-Shahed experts are helping the US and its allies deal with Iran's drones, Zelenskyy says
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Over 200 Ukrainian anti-Shahed experts are helping the US and its allies deal with Iran's drones, Zelenskyy says

Zelenskyy said Ukraine had sent drone experts to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, with others "on the way" to Kuwait.

Matthew Loh · 18 Mar, 2026
Viola Davis says turning 60 changed what matters most to her
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Viola Davis says turning 60 changed what matters most to her

"In your 60s, your life is yours. That's the best part of it," Viola Davis said.

Amanda Goh · 18 Mar, 2026
I joined a vibe-coding workshop to learn how to build apps in 2 mornings. Here are my 5 biggest takeaways.
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I joined a vibe-coding workshop to learn how to build apps in 2 mornings. Here are my 5 biggest takeaways.

I joined a weekend vibe coding class and built apps in two mornings. As a non-technical builder, I learned five lessons.

Lee Chong Ming · 18 Mar, 2026
Gilded Age townhouse sells for $34.5 million in NYC, ending 2 sisters' heated bankruptcy battle
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Gilded Age townhouse sells for $34.5 million in NYC, ending 2 sisters' heated bankruptcy battle

A fashion heiress and her sister, both in their 80s, fought 6 years to keep a 1901 townhouse. Its bankruptcy sale, for $34.5 million, closed Tuesday.

Laura Italiano · 18 Mar, 2026