How retailers are responding to the affordability crisis this holiday season

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Retailers like Walmart are marketing affordability and value to attract increasingly cautious consumers.

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I was successful but depressed at 41. I found a fulfilling side hustle in therapy, and negotiated a 4-day week to pursue it.

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Ben Tye is the CEO of Gate One

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I broke out in hives after severely burning out at my job — so I quit. I'm not willing to die for an early retirement.

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'We're going to see a lot of carnage': VC investor says AI boom will create giants — and topple overhyped startups

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Mel Williams, a partner and cofounder at TrueBridge Capital Partners, says the AI frenzy will mint a few giants while many overhyped startups collapse.

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The best Black Friday Loop earplug deals: Save on Experience 2, Quiet 2, Dream, and more

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Best Black Friday Loop earplug deals

I love Anker Soundcore sleep earbuds and both pairs I own are $50 off for Black Friday

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Best sleep earbuds deals for Black Friday

Tesla's ex-global sales chief says Chinese EV makers use a 'super smart' technique that even Tesla has applied to its cars

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Jon McNeill, Tesla's former president of global sales and co-founder of DVx Ventures, said Tesla is a "learning sponge" that studies what other automakers do.

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AT&T's head of business operations shares her 2 favorite interview questions — and red flag responses

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Jennifer Van Buskirk said she discovered two key interview questions when hiring for her startup.

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The best movies on Peacock for the perfect night in

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Some days, it feels like there are too many streaming services and too many options. How can you possibly choose what movie to watch next?

Pretty much every pair of Loop earplugs are on sale for Black Friday

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Best Black Friday Loop earplug deals
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