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KPMG has a new way of pushing staff to make breakthroughs using AI — handing out cash prizes
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KPMG has a new way of pushing staff to make breakthroughs using AI — handing out cash prizes

The Big Four firm KPMG is using cash prize incentives to encourage consulting employees to experiment with AI.

Polly Thompson · 10 Mar, 2026
I went to Ireland for St. Patrick's Day. I had a great time, but there are 5 things I wish I'd known before my trip.
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I went to Ireland for St. Patrick's Day. I had a great time, but there are 5 things I wish I'd known before my trip.

There are a few things I wish I'd known before celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Dublin. For example, it's important to book reservations ahead of time.

Amanda Shammas · 10 Mar, 2026
Tech employees are losing confidence faster than workers in any other sector
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Tech employees are losing confidence faster than workers in any other sector

Glassdoor's Employee Confidence Index shows tech workers facing a decline in optimism amid AI growth and past overhiring challenges.

Alistair Barr · 10 Mar, 2026
Oil surged past $100 before coming back to Earth. Wall Street is bracing for what comes next.
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Oil surged past $100 before coming back to Earth. Wall Street is bracing for what comes next.

Stocks emerged unscathed on Monday after a wild day in the oil markets. Can it last?

Dan DeFrancesco · 10 Mar, 2026
2 neurodivergent founders share how AI supports executive function and growth
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2 neurodivergent founders share how AI supports executive function and growth

AI aids solopreneurs with ADHD and autism in task management, energy planning, and business growth, increasing efficiency.

Erin Greenawald · 10 Mar, 2026
Bill Ackman's hedge fund, Pershing Square, just filed for an IPO
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Bill Ackman's hedge fund, Pershing Square, just filed for an IPO

Famed investor Bill Ackman is taking his hedge fund public, planning a listing on the New York Stock Exchange.

Will Martin · 10 Mar, 2026
Dubai's status as a global hub is at risk, as the Iran conflict is already disrupting travel beyond the Middle East
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Dubai's status as a global hub is at risk, as the Iran conflict is already disrupting travel beyond the Middle East

The Iran war is already raising fuel prices and could impact Dubai's status as a global travel hub, which relies on its reputation for safety.

Kelsey Vlamis · 10 Mar, 2026
AT&T is pouring $250 billion into US telecom infrastructure to try to win in the AI age
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AT&T is pouring $250 billion into US telecom infrastructure to try to win in the AI age

AT&T said it is committing $250 billion over five years to expand US network connectivity as it aims to be the provider of choice for the AI age.

Dominick Reuter · 10 Mar, 2026
A mom in her 30s was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer after doctors dismissed her symptoms for 6 years
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A mom in her 30s was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer after doctors dismissed her symptoms for 6 years

A woman in her 30s was diagnosed with colorectal cancer after six years of doctors dismissing symptoms, believing they were childbirth side effects.

Gabby Landsverk · 10 Mar, 2026
Using too many AI tools at once can actually make you less productive and cause 'brain fry,' study finds
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Using too many AI tools at once can actually make you less productive and cause 'brain fry,' study finds

Officials at the Boston Consulting Group found a concerning occurrence when they surveyed 1,488 full-time workers about how they use AI.

Brent D. Griffiths · 10 Mar, 2026
EV owners are taking a victory lap as gas prices skyrocket: 'I had no idea, I drive a Tesla'
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EV owners are taking a victory lap as gas prices skyrocket: 'I had no idea, I drive a Tesla'

Gas prices are surging amid Middle East tensions. Some EV owners, insulated from the spike, are gloating online.

Ben Shimkus · 10 Mar, 2026
I battled depression while working in Big Tech. Opening up about my mental illness to colleagues made me realize I wasn't alone.
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I battled depression while working in Big Tech. Opening up about my mental illness to colleagues made me realize I wasn't alone.

Carly Schwartz hid her severe depression while working in Big Tech. Here's how she fought her way through and learned to be honest with colleagues.

Insider Inc. · 10 Mar, 2026