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More than 850 stores are set to open across the US in 2026. See our list.
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More than 850 stores are set to open across the US in 2026. See our list.

US retailers like Nordstrom Rack and BJ's Wholesale are expanding in 2026. However, store closures outpace openings so far.

Jordan Hart · 09 Mar, 2026
I planned a trip to the Middle East this week. I can't get refunds because it's not dangerous enough.
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I planned a trip to the Middle East this week. I can't get refunds because it's not dangerous enough.

Chelsea Hudson traveled to Egypt despite the Middle East conflicts. She asked for a refund but the US travel advisory for Egypt wasn't high enough.

Lauren Edmonds · 09 Mar, 2026
As AI reshapes the labor market, Taskrabbit is poised to benefit, CEO says
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As AI reshapes the labor market, Taskrabbit is poised to benefit, CEO says

Taskrabbit CEO Ania Smith said that the app sees more people turning to gig work, like plumbing — just one of the ways AI will benefit the company.

Alex Bitter · 09 Mar, 2026
A $7.5 billion cop-tech darling runs headfirst into human consequences
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A $7.5 billion cop-tech darling runs headfirst into human consequences

Flock Safety's license plate readers are used by police in thousands of communities. When the cameras make mistakes, the consequences can be severe.

Nicole Einbinder · 09 Mar, 2026
I'm the CEO of Klaviyo. I run on a 'creator-type' schedule and love Diet Coke and country music.
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I'm the CEO of Klaviyo. I run on a 'creator-type' schedule and love Diet Coke and country music.

Andrew Bialecki, the CEO of Klaviyo, walks his kids to school every morning and then heads to the office. He doesn't watch Netflix but loves sports.

Kimanzi Constable · 09 Mar, 2026
AI agents are upending the company org chart
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AI agents are upending the company org chart

As a torrent of AI agents enter the workforce, consulting firms are predicting a new "Great Flattening" of the corporate management structure.

Lakshmi Varanasi · 09 Mar, 2026
The next phase of the corporate AI boom: measuring which employees actually understand it
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The next phase of the corporate AI boom: measuring which employees actually understand it

Corporations have scrambled to adopt AI in the workplace. Now they are measuring how well their employees actually understand it.

Lakshmi Varanasi · 09 Mar, 2026
3 trading card games to collect if you're looking to diversify beyond Pokémon
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3 trading card games to collect if you're looking to diversify beyond Pokémon

As Pokémon sparks a new wave of collectors, investors are eyeing other sets like One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Magic: The Gathering.

Jordan Hart · 09 Mar, 2026
17 creator-economy startups to watch in 2026, according to VCs
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17 creator-economy startups to watch in 2026, according to VCs

VCs are keeping tabs on creator economy startups in areas ranging from generative AI to live shopping.

Sydney Bradley,Dan Whateley · 09 Mar, 2026
McDonald's CEO's Big Arch taste test sparked a war of fast-food copycats
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McDonald's CEO's Big Arch taste test sparked a war of fast-food copycats

A carefully curated authenticity contest is brewing between the fast-food giants after McDonald's CEO went viral for his Big Arch taste test.

Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert · 09 Mar, 2026
Steak 'n Shake bet big on MAGA — it's kind of working
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Steak 'n Shake bet big on MAGA — it's kind of working

Steak 'n Shake embraced RFK Jr.'s MAHA food philosophy — from beef tallow fries to bitcoin payments. The strategy appears to be boosting sales.

Emily Stewart · 09 Mar, 2026
I'm 73, still working, and walk 20,000 steps a day. I can do the splits — and I'm not slowing down.
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I'm 73, still working, and walk 20,000 steps a day. I can do the splits — and I'm not slowing down.

Victor Chan, a former bodybuilder, says he stretches every day and makes a point to talk to his younger neighbors.

Amanda Goh · 09 Mar, 2026