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Taylor Tobin

I'm a lifestyle journalist currently based in Austin, Texas. I specialize in food & beverage coverage, but also write about pop culture, fashion, beauty, and design. As a fiction writer, …

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Pamela Avila

Journalist, editor and social media strategist based in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. Currently, I work at USA TODAY as an entertainment editor, overseeing breaking news and trending …

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Aline Laurent-Mayard (elle/they)

is a freelance journalist and the author of Tribeca Festival winner podcast Free From Desire. She also wrote the podcasts Bienvenu·e bébé and A la recherche du sperme parfait, and …

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Alyssa Towns

Alyssa Towns (Swantkoski) is a Denver-based freelance writer focused on the future of work, internal communications, change management, and living a value-aligned life.

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Alison Karlene Hodgins

I am the managing editor of explore magazine and a freelance writer. I have a Bachelor of Journalism and an MFA in Creative Non-Fiction. In 2017, I won the TRU …

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Khatia Shamanauri

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Educating workplaces about AI will lead to better outcomes, say business leaders

By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Artificial intelligence is virtually everywhere now. Companies are recognizing that they need to adopt the …
By Leila Jordan Berger
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Inside the relationship of billionaire venture capitalist Josh Kushner and model Karlie Kloss, the power couple with unconventional ties to Trump

Josh Kushner, 38, founded a venture capital firm called Thrive Capital in 2009 that helped make him a billionaire. Thrive Capital has made some of its biggest investments in tech startups like grocery delivery service Instacart, stock-trading app Robinhood, and insurance company Lemonade, according to PitchBook. Because of his investments, …
By Kate Taylor
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Brands aren't hurt by advertising on hard news, a new report finds

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By Leila Jordan Berger
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Waste-management facilities are using AI to turn trash into recycled treasure

• Millions of recyclable materials are put into incorrect waste streams every year. • The UK startup Greyparrot uses AI to help mitigate environmental harm from improper waste disposal. • This article is part of "Build IT," a series about digital tech trends disrupting industries. The proverbial "reduce, reuse, and …
By Leila Jordan Berger
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AI has entered the workplace. 3 industry leaders discuss how businesses can embrace it.

By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Artificial intelligence has become a centerpiece of conversation in almost every industry. As the new …
By Leila Jordan Berger
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The mysterious life of Melania Trump, a former supermodel who is the subject of fashion scandals and bizarre conspiracy theories

Melania Trump was born in Slovenia in 1970, making her the only first lady to have been born outside the US. The other first lady born outside the US was Louisa Catherine Johnson, the wife of John Quincy Adams. She was born in England, though her father was an American …
By Kate Taylor
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I got severe acne after falling sick from appendicitis. The experience inspired me to start a plant-based-skincare company.

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While some companies are cutting the CMO role, Gen Z marketers still strive for the top job

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Passion and purpose inspire Brazilian chefs to serve authentic cuisines like the Carnival-favorite dishes feijoada and coxinha

• Chefs say Rio de Janeiro's culinary scene is popular at Carnival but deserves recognition year-round. • The Brazilian chefs Leticia Schwartz and Luiza Souza shared their favorite dishes, including feijoada. • This article is part of "Festivals of Flavor," a series celebrating Latin festival cuisines. Leticia Schwartz, a Rio …
By Leila Jordan Berger
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I read my grandparents' love letters from the 1920s. It was a gift to see how their relationship began.

• I found my grandparents' love letters when cleaning out their house. • Reading them gave me insight into what dating was like 100 years ago. • Some facets of life in the 1920s are still relatable today, like selfies and mail-order catalogs. When my 89-year-old grandmother moved out of …
By Courtenay Rudzinski
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I've been to 107 countries. Italy and Mexico are great, but these 5 underrated destinations should be on your travel radar.

I was immediately captivated by the fairy-tale appearance of Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia. Walking the cobblestoned streets within the fortress-like walls of the old city transported me back to medieval times. The city is small enough to explore on foot, and there's plenty to entertain history and architecture …
By Ash Jurberg
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AI is helping fragrance companies unlock the sensational possibilities of smell

This article is part of " ," a series about digital tech trends disrupting industries. Smell is perhaps the most powerful human sense. Think about the scent of fresh lavender or an evergreen forest; these might bring you peace or remind you of something unpleasant. Either way, you don't have …
By Leila Jordan Berger
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Read the letters that celebrities including James Marsden, Alan Thicke, and Rider Strong wrote supporting the acting coach charged with sexually abusing Drake Bell

Actor James Marsden said that he "couldn't breathe" when he learned of Peck's arrest. James Marsden's letter to the judge in support of Brian Peck. Marsden said that he was a "close friend" of Peck's and they met through a mutual actor acquaintance. In his letter, Marsden credited Peck with …
By Kate Taylor
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Quince vs. Quince: A Michelin-starred restaurant says a startup stole its name and is ruining its reputation

When Lindsay Tusk checked her inbox in January, she felt like the wind had been knocked out of her. She'd gotten an email from "Quince" — the name of the three-Michelin-starred restaurant she and her husband, Michael, had founded in San Francisco in 2003. It announced the launch of a …
By Kate Taylor
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I brought my 73-year-old mother-in-law to Nashville. I was worried about the city's party reputation, but we found many ways to have fun.

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By Ash Jurberg
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Stars including James Marsden and Alan Thicke wrote letters of support for the acting coach charged with sexually abusing a 15-year-old Drake Bell, according to new documentary

By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time. When 18-year-old Drake Bell arrived at Brian Peck's sentencing in October 2004, he didn't expect the courtroom to be packed with people supporting Peck. "His entire side of the courtroom …
By Kate Taylor
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I unfollowed all momfluencers on social media. They were making me feel like a bad mom.

Momfluencers are turning their followers into customers, in what the Center on Digital Culture and Society at Penn's Annenberg School for Communication calls a multimillion-dollar industry. One that often involves aspirational bread-making and happily nurturing many neutrally-clad "littles," all with a smile and the impression of ease. That parenting is …
By Katharine Reid (She/Her)
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Emergency dispatchers are using AI and cloud-based tools to help those in need faster

• Emergency-response centers are using AI to improve and streamline services like live translation. • Better tech could help workers prioritize calls, avoid logistical issues, and catch crucial details. • This article is part of "Build IT," a series about digital tech trends disrupting industries. Raquel Lewandowski has been working …
By Leila Jordan Berger
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Former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell speaks out about being sexually abused as a 15-year-old child actor

• The "Drake & Josh" star Drake Bell says a Nickelodeon dialogue coach sexually abused him when he was 15. • The coach, Brian Peck, was sentenced to 16 months in prison in 2004 over child-sexual-abuse charges. • Bell is sharing his story publicly for the first time in "Quiet …
By Kate Taylor
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Duke's 3-year fraud investigation into Dan Ariely has ended, and the star professor still has a job. Does he want it?

For years, the Duke professor Dan Ariely was at the top of his game. He published seven best-selling books about cheating and irrationality, landed speaking gigs with Google, and sold his own set of cards: Dan Ariely's Irrational Game. He even inspired a TV show, "The Irrational," on NBC, with …
By Kate Taylor
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I visited Dollywood for the first time. It was easier to enjoy, less commercial, and more thrilling than Disney parks.

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By Ash Jurberg
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Putin is tightening his grip over what's left of the Wagner Group

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By Thibault Spirlet
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Ukraine goes after Elon Musk, disputing his claim that Russia isn't buying and using Starlink

• Russia is using thousands of Starlink terminals bought on the "open market," Ukraine's spy chief said. • Kyrylo Budanov told The Wall Street Journal that Russian companies are disguising purchases as personal use. • Elon Musk has denied such claims, saying Starlink is inoperable in Russia and not sold …
By Thibault Spirlet
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Everyone expected Putin to kill Navalny in prison, and here we are

• Alexey Navalny lost consciousness after taking a walk and died, per Russia's Federal Prison Service. • Russia experts say Putin and the Kremlin likely ordered his execution. • They have a track record of killing and ordering the killing of political opponents, they said. Alexey Navalny went out for …
By Thibault Spirlet
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