World-record-holding American shot-putter Ryan Crouser prepared for the Olympics by eating 5,000 calories and training 8 hours a day

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Composite image showcasing Olympic track and field athlete Ryan Crouser, with a headshot alongside an action shot of him competing in shot put

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The noon-to-4 is the new 9-to-5 for driving commuters, but it's not helping traffic congestion

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Photo collage featuring a side-by-side aerial view of heavy traffic patterns and a clock showing 4:30
Traffic congestion has been transformed by Americans' embrace of remote and hybrid work schedules since the pandemic.

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Credit card rewards are turning us into jerks

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Hands of two men fighting and reaching for a credit card on a bill tray

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Companies are adopting creative and inclusive ideas to support employees' well-being.

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I went to Keens Steakhouse for the first time. After my $150 meal, I get why it's been around for over 100 years.

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Photo of author Rachel Askinasi surrounded by cutout photos of food (wedge salad and shrimp cocktail) and the exterior of Keens Steakhouse

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The one place IRL still matters: luxury shopping

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Store clerk handing over a luxury golden shopping bag to a shopper
E-commerce has eaten everything ... except ultra-luxe.

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The world's top archer prepares for the Olympics by shooting 300 arrows a day and eating more pasta

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Composite image showing Olympic archer Casey Kaufhold, featuring a headshot alongside an action shot of Kaufhold with an arrow and a bow

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The race is already on to be Kamala Harris' VP

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Gov. Andy Beshear went on Morning Joe — and immediately began attacking Sen. JD Vance.
Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky went on "Morning Joe," backed Harris — and immediately began attacking Sen. JD Vance.

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'Botshit' is an example of how AI is making customer service worse

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AI robot with customer service headset and speech bubble with poop emoji
Botshit is a term that describes when chatbots spew incorrect information and provide false references to back up inaccurate claims.

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Big Tech's phony Trumpism

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Collage featuring a large photo of Donald Trump towering over a smaller photo of Marc Andreessen

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