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AI chatbots could help with loneliness, but a Yale professor says there's a catch
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AI chatbots could help with loneliness, but a Yale professor says there's a catch

AI chatbots could be a lifeline for lonely older adults but may erode the social skills built through human interaction, a Yale professor said.

Thibault Spirlet · 09 Jul, 2026
Run for it, Charlie: Anthropic stock has become Silicon Valley's golden ticket
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Run for it, Charlie: Anthropic stock has become Silicon Valley's golden ticket

Anthropic has soared to a $1.2 trillion valuation. Investors will do almost anything for a stake. Finding someone willing to sell is another matter.

Hallam Bullock · 09 Jul, 2026
My sons get simple birthday celebrations, like having a family dinner and going to the park. I'm never doing a big party again.
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My sons get simple birthday celebrations, like having a family dinner and going to the park. I'm never doing a big party again.

My sons get simple birthday celebrations. We avoid feeling overwhelmed and I get to be more present. I'm not ever having a big party again.

Bethaney Phillips · 09 Jul, 2026
America's World Cup run may be over, but these US brands are still winning fans
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America's World Cup run may be over, but these US brands are still winning fans

Millions of soccer fans have traveled to watch the World Cup, and some are loving everyday slices of America like Ranch dressing and Buc-ee's.

Pete Syme · 09 Jul, 2026
Trump heaps praise on SpaceX's Gwynne Shotwell and thanks her for $325 million Trump Accounts gift
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Trump heaps praise on SpaceX's Gwynne Shotwell and thanks her for $325 million Trump Accounts gift

Donald Trump thanked Shotwell for her and her husband's "extreme generosity" after they gifted 2 million SpaceX shares to Trump Accounts.

Georgia Hennessy · 09 Jul, 2026
AI chatbots are coming for white-collar job interviews
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AI chatbots are coming for white-collar job interviews

Some companies are using chatbots to screen applicants — and not only for hourly roles. Employers say it lets them consider more candidates.

Sarah E. Needleman · 09 Jul, 2026
I'm the founder of a fragrance brand that sold out within hours after launching. I doomscroll as part of my job and don't always listen to the comments.
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I'm the founder of a fragrance brand that sold out within hours after launching. I doomscroll as part of my job and don't always listen to the comments.

Jackie Aina is an influencer and the cofounder of fragrance brand Forvr Mood. Her daily routine involves prayer, watching YouTube, and workouts.

Amanda Krause · 09 Jul, 2026
We skipped the usual must-dos on our trip to Europe. I know my kids had more fun because of it.
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We skipped the usual must-dos on our trip to Europe. I know my kids had more fun because of it.

I stopped trying to plan the perfect itinerary for our family trip to Paris. Giving ourselves flexibility and downtime made the trip more memorable.

Kate Loweth · 09 Jul, 2026
Student-loan borrowers are pushing off retirement, delaying children, and taking on 3 jobs to prep for repayment changes
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Student-loan borrowers are pushing off retirement, delaying children, and taking on 3 jobs to prep for repayment changes

"There's no way in my life I can pay that," one 41-year-old student-loan borrower said of a new $800 payment tied to Trump's overhaul.

Ayelet Sheffey · 09 Jul, 2026
My startup accidentally spent $30,000 on AI tokens in a month. It was worth it to move fast — but we found a simple fix.
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My startup accidentally spent $30,000 on AI tokens in a month. It was worth it to move fast — but we found a simple fix.

A startup cofounder shared how his team accidentally spent $30,000 on AI tokens in one month — and why they don't have a token budget.

Agnes Applegate · 09 Jul, 2026
It looked like I had achieved the American dream, but I lost myself in the process. Psychedelics helped me find a new beginning.
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It looked like I had achieved the American dream, but I lost myself in the process. Psychedelics helped me find a new beginning.

Howard Steinberg was a successful, married businessman until it all fell apart. Experimenting with magic mushrooms helped him reconnect with himself.

Insider Inc. · 09 Jul, 2026
These career skills matter the most in the AI era, says former OpenAI and Google DeepMind employee
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These career skills matter the most in the AI era, says former OpenAI and Google DeepMind employee

Phil Chen, who has worked at OpenAI and Google DeepMind, has some advice for how professionals can succeed as AI reshapes the workplace.

Natalie Musumeci · 09 Jul, 2026