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The digital age didn't build itself. These 25 inventions did
Colleen Cabili
Tech & Innovation
From the transistor to the touchscreen, the inventions that made digital life possible are older, stranger, and more contested than most people realize
https://qz.com/inventions-that-defined-the-digital-age
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The digital age didn't build itself. These 25 inventions did
Colleen Cabili
Tech & Innovation
From the transistor to the touchscreen, the inventions that made digital life possible are older, stranger, and more contested than most people realize
https://qz.com/inventions-that-defined-the-digital-age
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15 ancient civilizations most people know almost nothing about
Cris Tolomia
LifestyleTravel
From the Sahara to the Andes, these 15 ancient civilizations built cities, traded across continents, and vanished — yet most people have never heard their names
https://qz.com/ancient-civilizations-forgotten-history
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15 ancient civilizations most people know almost nothing about
Cris Tolomia
LifestyleTravel
From the Sahara to the Andes, these 15 ancient civilizations built cities, traded across continents, and vanished — yet most people have never heard their names
https://qz.com/ancient-civilizations-forgotten-history
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Data centers are becoming America’s newest electricity villain
Cris Tolomia
Tech & InnovationA.I.Business NewsPolitics & Government
New research projects U.S. wholesale electricity costs could rise as much as 29% by decade's end, fueling a fast-growing political crisis for the industry
https://qz.com/ai-data-center-backlash-electricity-costs-public-opinion-051926
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Data centers are becoming America’s newest electricity villain
Cris Tolomia
Tech & InnovationA.I.Business NewsPolitics & Government
New research projects U.S. wholesale electricity costs could rise as much as 29% by decade's end, fueling a fast-growing political crisis for the industry
https://qz.com/ai-data-center-backlash-electricity-costs-public-opinion-051926
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Kin Health raises $9M to build an AI notetaker for patients
Colleen Cabili
Tech & InnovationA.I.Lifestyle
The free app records doctor visits and generates plain-language summaries, building a personal health record patients can share with caregivers
https://qz.com/kin-health-raises-9-million-ai-notetaker-patients-051926
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Kin Health raises $9M to build an AI notetaker for patients
Colleen Cabili
Tech & InnovationA.I.Lifestyle
The free app records doctor visits and generates plain-language summaries, building a personal health record patients can share with caregivers
https://qz.com/kin-health-raises-9-million-ai-notetaker-patients-051926
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Food giants are teaming up to climate-proof agriculture
Colleen Cabili
Business NewsFood
40 companies including Nestlé, Diageo, and Unilever signed a declaration backing a common framework tested across 25 countries
https://qz.com/regenerative-agriculture-nestle-diageo-mondelez-framework-051926
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Food giants are teaming up to climate-proof agriculture
Colleen Cabili
Business NewsFood
40 companies including Nestlé, Diageo, and Unilever signed a declaration backing a common framework tested across 25 countries
https://qz.com/regenerative-agriculture-nestle-diageo-mondelez-framework-051926
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20 U.S. national parks that don't get the attention they deserve
Cris Tolomia
LifestyleTravel
From an island in Lake Superior to the Alaskan Arctic, these 20 national parks offer world-class scenery with far fewer crowds than their more famous counterparts
https://qz.com/20-underrated-us-national-parks
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20 U.S. national parks that don't get the attention they deserve
Cris Tolomia
LifestyleTravel
From an island in Lake Superior to the Alaskan Arctic, these 20 national parks offer world-class scenery with far fewer crowds than their more famous counterparts
https://qz.com/20-underrated-us-national-parks
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Markets continue to fall as oil prices remain high
Cris Tolomia
Money & MarketsMarkets
A sell-off in chip stocks and worries about inflation tied to the war in Iran are adding to pressure on equities
https://qz.com/us-stock-futures-fall-bond-yields-oil-prices-051926
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Markets continue to fall as oil prices remain high
Cris Tolomia
Money & MarketsMarkets
A sell-off in chip stocks and worries about inflation tied to the war in Iran are adding to pressure on equities
https://qz.com/us-stock-futures-fall-bond-yields-oil-prices-051926
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Home Depot beat earnings estimates and reaffirmed its full-year outlook
Cris Tolomia
Money & MarketsMarketsBusiness NewsRetail
The home improvement retailer posted $41.8 billion in first-quarter sales and adjusted EPS of $3.43, topping Wall Street expectations
https://qz.com/home-depot-earnings-beat-full-year-guidance-reaffirmed-051926
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Home Depot beat earnings estimates and reaffirmed its full-year outlook
Cris Tolomia
Money & MarketsMarketsBusiness NewsRetail
The home improvement retailer posted $41.8 billion in first-quarter sales and adjusted EPS of $3.43, topping Wall Street expectations
https://qz.com/home-depot-earnings-beat-full-year-guidance-reaffirmed-051926
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Things in your house a professional organizer wouldn’t keep
Haley Chamberlain
Lifestyle
Discover the everyday items cluttering your home, what the pros toss without hesitation, and why letting go might feel surprisingly good
https://qz.com/things-in-your-house-a-professional-organizer-wouldnt-keep-readers-digest
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Things in your house a professional organizer wouldn’t keep
Haley Chamberlain
Lifestyle
Discover the everyday items cluttering your home, what the pros toss without hesitation, and why letting go might feel surprisingly good
https://qz.com/things-in-your-house-a-professional-organizer-wouldnt-keep-readers-digest
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New home construction dropped hardest in these 5 U.S. states
Anthony Lopopolo
LifestyleReal Estate
Homebuilding lagged in parts of the U.S. in 2025. The Building Permits Survey measured all 50 states on housing permits to find the steepest drops
https://qz.com/us-states-home-construction-dropped-most-2026
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New home construction dropped hardest in these 5 U.S. states
Anthony Lopopolo
LifestyleReal Estate
Homebuilding lagged in parts of the U.S. in 2025. The Building Permits Survey measured all 50 states on housing permits to find the steepest drops
https://qz.com/us-states-home-construction-dropped-most-2026
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Love is the most reliable path to customer and employee loyalty
Anthony Lopopolo
LeadershipWorkplace
Businesses are losing customers and employees who do not feel seen. Cultivating emotional bonds creates advocacy and a competitive advantage
https://qz.com/love-customer-employee-loyalty-workplace-2026
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Love is the most reliable path to customer and employee loyalty
Anthony Lopopolo
LeadershipWorkplace
Businesses are losing customers and employees who do not feel seen. Cultivating emotional bonds creates advocacy and a competitive advantage
https://qz.com/love-customer-employee-loyalty-workplace-2026
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15 business lessons from companies that got the long game right
Colleen Cabili
Business News
From Patagonia to Berkshire Hathaway, the companies that have lasted longest tend to share a handful of habits that short-term thinkers consistently overlook
https://qz.com/15-business-lessons-companies-built-to-last
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20 habits consistently linked to better sleep
Cris Tolomia
From light exposure to meal timing, these evidence-based habits can help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up feeling rested
https://qz.com/20-habits-for-better-sleep
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15 business lessons from companies that got the long game right
Colleen Cabili
Business News
From Patagonia to Berkshire Hathaway, the companies that have lasted longest tend to share a handful of habits that short-term thinkers consistently overlook
https://qz.com/15-business-lessons-companies-built-to-last
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20 habits consistently linked to better sleep
Cris Tolomia
From light exposure to meal timing, these evidence-based habits can help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up feeling rested
https://qz.com/20-habits-for-better-sleep
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Birkenstock’s luxury ambitions are losing their footing
Colleen Cabili
Business NewsRetail
Net profit fell 22% in the fiscal second quarter as unfavorable currency moves and U.S. tariffs pushed gross margin down 380 basis points
https://qz.com/birkenstock-stock-earnings-tariffs-middle-east-margins-051826
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Birkenstock’s luxury ambitions are losing their footing
Colleen Cabili
Business NewsRetail
Net profit fell 22% in the fiscal second quarter as unfavorable currency moves and U.S. tariffs pushed gross margin down 380 basis points
https://qz.com/birkenstock-stock-earnings-tariffs-middle-east-margins-051826
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Elton John is getting a new platform for LGBTQ trailblazers
Cris Tolomia
Business News
The June 1 special honors six LGBTQ+ icons including Chappell Roan and Billie Jean King and directs funding to eight nonprofit organizations
https://qz.com/iheartmedia-procter-gamble-elton-john-impact-awards-lgbtq-podcast-051826
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Elton John is getting a new platform for LGBTQ trailblazers
Cris Tolomia
Business News
The June 1 special honors six LGBTQ+ icons including Chappell Roan and Billie Jean King and directs funding to eight nonprofit organizations
https://qz.com/iheartmedia-procter-gamble-elton-john-impact-awards-lgbtq-podcast-051826
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Kevin Warsh set be sworn in as Federal Reserve chair on Friday
Cris Tolomia
Business NewsPolitics & Government
President Donald Trump will administer the oath during a White House ceremony, ending a transition that began in summer 2025
https://qz.com/kevin-warsh-federal-reserve-chair-sworn-in-051826
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25 animal adaptations that seem almost impossible
Cris Tolomia
From freezing solid and reviving to navigating by the Milky Way, these 25 creatures have evolved abilities that challenge everything we assume about what bodies can do
https://qz.com/animal-adaptations-that-seem-impossible
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25 animal adaptations that seem almost impossible
Cris Tolomia
From freezing solid and reviving to navigating by the Milky Way, these 25 creatures have evolved abilities that challenge everything we assume about what bodies can do
https://qz.com/animal-adaptations-that-seem-impossible
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Kevin Warsh set be sworn in as Federal Reserve chair on Friday
Cris Tolomia
Business NewsPolitics & Government
President Donald Trump will administer the oath during a White House ceremony, ending a transition that began in summer 2025
https://qz.com/kevin-warsh-federal-reserve-chair-sworn-in-051826
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The best hardtop convertibles for every type of driver
Ambia Staley
LifestyleCars
From the Miata RF's manual-transmission sports car to a Hummer EV SUV that hits 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, the best hardtop convertibles you can buy
https://qz.com/best-hardtop-convertibles-2026
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The best hardtop convertibles for every type of driver
Ambia Staley
LifestyleCars
From the Miata RF's manual-transmission sports car to a Hummer EV SUV that hits 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, the best hardtop convertibles you can buy
https://qz.com/best-hardtop-convertibles-2026
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The best 3-row hybrid SUVs you can buy in 2026
Ambia Staley
LifestyleCars
From a 37-mpg Kia Sorento Hybrid to a 455-horsepower Volvo XC90 PHEV, the best three-row hybrid SUVs for every kind of family
https://qz.com/best-3-row-hybrid-suvs-2026
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The best Amazon River cruises to book in 2026
Ambia Staley
LifestyleTravel
From a 27-day Holland America voyage through eight countries to a 32-guest expedition into Peru's wildlife-rich headwaters
https://qz.com/best-amazon-river-cruises-2026
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The best 3-row hybrid SUVs you can buy in 2026
Ambia Staley
LifestyleCars
From a 37-mpg Kia Sorento Hybrid to a 455-horsepower Volvo XC90 PHEV, the best three-row hybrid SUVs for every kind of family
https://qz.com/best-3-row-hybrid-suvs-2026
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The best Amazon River cruises to book in 2026
Ambia Staley
LifestyleTravel
From a 27-day Holland America voyage through eight countries to a 32-guest expedition into Peru's wildlife-rich headwaters
https://qz.com/best-amazon-river-cruises-2026
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Kitchen mistakes you’re making and what to do instead
Haley Chamberlain
Lifestyle
Here’s what you might be doing wrong, and the simple adjustments that make cooking more predictable and less frustrating
https://qz.com/-kitchen-mistakes-youre-making-what-to-do-instead-readers-digest
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Kitchen mistakes you’re making and what to do instead
Haley Chamberlain
Lifestyle
Here’s what you might be doing wrong, and the simple adjustments that make cooking more predictable and less frustrating
https://qz.com/-kitchen-mistakes-youre-making-what-to-do-instead-readers-digest
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Starlink's big year
Jackie Snow
Business NewsAir and Space
Starlink’s rapid growth is transforming Elon Musk's SpaceX into an internet and national security powerhouse even as rivals race to challenge its lead
https://qz.com/starlink-nine-million-users-spacex-satellite-internet-growth-competition
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Starlink's big year
Jackie Snow
Business NewsAir and Space
Starlink’s rapid growth is transforming Elon Musk's SpaceX into an internet and national security powerhouse even as rivals race to challenge its lead
https://qz.com/starlink-nine-million-users-spacex-satellite-internet-growth-competition
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The best dog-friendly beaches across the U.S. in 2026
Ambia Staley
LifestyleTravel
America's best dog-friendly beaches, from Carmel's off-leash surf to a fireworks-free Fourth of July in Cannon Beach
https://qz.com/best-dog-friendly-beaches-us-2026
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Here are the best big U.S. cities for college grads to call home
Anthony Lopopolo
LifestyleReal Estate
Landing in the right city pays off. Redfin and Glassdoor ranked hundreds of metros on 13 indicators to find the top large U.S. cities for recent grads
https://qz.com/best-big-cities-new-graduates-2026
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The best Tesla alternatives to buy in 2026
Ambia Staley
LifestyleCars
From a sub-$30,000 Nissan Leaf to a 512-mile Lucid Air, the best Tesla alternatives across every segment and budget
https://qz.com/best-tesla-alternatives-2026
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The best dog-friendly beaches across the U.S. in 2026
Ambia Staley
LifestyleTravel
America's best dog-friendly beaches, from Carmel's off-leash surf to a fireworks-free Fourth of July in Cannon Beach
https://qz.com/best-dog-friendly-beaches-us-2026
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Here are the best big U.S. cities for college grads to call home
Anthony Lopopolo
LifestyleReal Estate
Landing in the right city pays off. Redfin and Glassdoor ranked hundreds of metros on 13 indicators to find the top large U.S. cities for recent grads
https://qz.com/best-big-cities-new-graduates-2026
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The best Tesla alternatives to buy in 2026
Ambia Staley
LifestyleCars
From a sub-$30,000 Nissan Leaf to a 512-mile Lucid Air, the best Tesla alternatives across every segment and budget
https://qz.com/best-tesla-alternatives-2026
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25 Italian pasta recipes every home cook should know
Cris Tolomia
From weeknight Roman classics to slow-cooked Sunday ragùs, these 25 Italian pasta dishes cover the full range of techniques, regions, and flavors worth mastering at home
https://qz.com/25-home-cook-italian-pasta-recipes
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Tips for a better home cleaning schedule
Haley Chamberlain
Lifestyle
Discover ways to break down daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning, into a realistic schedule that keeps your home consistently clean without overwhelm
https://qz.com/-tips-for-a-better-home-cleaning-schedule-readers-digest
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Tips for a better home cleaning schedule
Haley Chamberlain
Lifestyle
Discover ways to break down daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning, into a realistic schedule that keeps your home consistently clean without overwhelm
https://qz.com/-tips-for-a-better-home-cleaning-schedule-readers-digest
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25 Italian pasta recipes every home cook should know
Cris Tolomia
From weeknight Roman classics to slow-cooked Sunday ragùs, these 25 Italian pasta dishes cover the full range of techniques, regions, and flavors worth mastering at home
https://qz.com/25-home-cook-italian-pasta-recipes
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The best budget Alaska cruises for 2026 and 2027
Ambia Staley
LifestyleTravel
From a Glacier Bay sailing with park rangers aboard to a Hubbard Glacier approach on a Carnival round-trip from Seattle
https://qz.com/best-budget-alaska-cruises-2026-2027
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The best budget Alaska cruises for 2026 and 2027
Ambia Staley
LifestyleTravel
From a Glacier Bay sailing with park rangers aboard to a Hubbard Glacier approach on a Carnival round-trip from Seattle
https://qz.com/best-budget-alaska-cruises-2026-2027
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The 10 most epic hotels for kids in 2026
Ambia Staley
LifestyleTravel
The best hotels for kids, from an Eloise-themed suite at The Plaza to a turtle hatchling release program in Antigua
https://qz.com/most-epic-hotels-kids-2026
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The 10 most epic hotels for kids in 2026
Ambia Staley
LifestyleTravel
The best hotels for kids, from an Eloise-themed suite at The Plaza to a turtle hatchling release program in Antigua
https://qz.com/most-epic-hotels-kids-2026
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Maximize your space with these small kitchen storage ideas
Haley Chamberlain
Lifestyle
Discover practical storage ideas that help you reclaim overlooked spaces, and make even the tiniest kitchen feel functional, efficient, and calm
https://qz.com/maximize-your-space-small-kitchen-storage-ideas-readers-digest
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Maximize your space with these small kitchen storage ideas
Haley Chamberlain
Lifestyle
Discover practical storage ideas that help you reclaim overlooked spaces, and make even the tiniest kitchen feel functional, efficient, and calm
https://qz.com/maximize-your-space-small-kitchen-storage-ideas-readers-digest
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Here's where house flipping profits have fallen most in the U.S.
Anthony Lopopolo
LifestyleReal Estate
House flipping profits have hit their lowest point since 2008. ATTOM tracked gross returns on investor resales across hundreds of metro areas
https://qz.com/house-flipping-profits-dropped-us-cities-2026
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Here's where house flipping profits have fallen most in the U.S.
Anthony Lopopolo
LifestyleReal Estate
House flipping profits have hit their lowest point since 2008. ATTOM tracked gross returns on investor resales across hundreds of metro areas
https://qz.com/house-flipping-profits-dropped-us-cities-2026
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The most delicious food tours across the U.S. right now
Ambia Staley
LifestyleFood & Fine Dining
From New York's Chinatown dumpling crawl to a Bear-inspired bus tour through Chicago's best food neighborhoods
https://qz.com/most-delicious-food-tours-across-us-2026
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The 10 best treehouse hotels in the U.S. for 2026
Ambia Staley
LifestyleTravel
America's best treehouse hotels, from a 47-foot Oregon perch above a suspension bridge to a Big Sur cliff with Pacific Ocean views
https://qz.com/best-treehouse-hotels-us-2026
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The most delicious food tours across the U.S. right now
Ambia Staley
LifestyleFood & Fine Dining
From New York's Chinatown dumpling crawl to a Bear-inspired bus tour through Chicago's best food neighborhoods
https://qz.com/most-delicious-food-tours-across-us-2026
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The 10 best treehouse hotels in the U.S. for 2026
Ambia Staley
LifestyleTravel
America's best treehouse hotels, from a 47-foot Oregon perch above a suspension bridge to a Big Sur cliff with Pacific Ocean views
https://qz.com/best-treehouse-hotels-us-2026
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Anthropic warns that unauthorized stock sales are void
Colleen Cabili
Tech & InnovationA.I.
The AI startup named 8 platforms it says are not authorized to buy or sell its privately traded stock, ahead of a hotly anticipated IPO
https://qz.com/anthropic-unauthorized-stock-sales-void-warning-051526
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Anthropic warns that unauthorized stock sales are void
Colleen Cabili
Business News
The AI company named 8 platforms it says are not authorized to buy or sell its stock, including Forge Global and Hiive
https://qz.com/anthropic-unauthorized-stock-sales-void-warning-051526
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Wall Street is now betting that the Fed's next move is a rate hike
Colleen Cabili
Money & MarketsMarkets
Fed funds futures markets are pricing in a rate increase as soon as December, following multi-year highs in both consumer and wholesale inflation
https://qz.com/fed-rate-hike-traders-futures-inflation-cpi-ppi-051526
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Wall Street is now betting that the Fed's next move is a rate hike
Colleen Cabili
Money & MarketsMarkets
Fed funds futures markets are pricing in a rate increase as soon as December, following multi-year highs in both consumer and wholesale inflation
https://qz.com/fed-rate-hike-traders-futures-inflation-cpi-ppi-051526
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The safest large SUVs for families in 2026
Ambia Staley
LifestyleCars
From the Jeep Wagoneer's 10,000-pound tow rating to the Hyundai Ioniq 9's perfect safety score, the safest large SUVs you can buy
https://qz.com/safest-large-suvs-families-2026
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The safest large SUVs for families in 2026
Ambia Staley
LifestyleCars
From the Jeep Wagoneer's 10,000-pound tow rating to the Hyundai Ioniq 9's perfect safety score, the safest large SUVs you can buy
https://qz.com/safest-large-suvs-families-2026
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The best islands to visit in the world in 2026
Ambia Staley
LifestyleTravel
From the Seychelles' granite peaks and private islands to Maui's whale watching and the Road to Hāna
https://qz.com/best-islands-visit-world-2026
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The best islands to visit in the world in 2026
Ambia Staley
LifestyleTravel
From the Seychelles' granite peaks and private islands to Maui's whale watching and the Road to Hāna
https://qz.com/best-islands-visit-world-2026
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America's new land boom isn’t about housing — or even people
Catherine Baab
Tech & InnovationA.I.
Across the U.S., the AI infrastructure boom is quietly rewiring how land is bought, valued, and governed — often before the public has its say
https://qz.com/us-land-real-estate-boom-housing-ai-data-centers
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America's new land boom isn’t about housing — or even people
Catherine Baab
Tech & InnovationA.I.
Across the U.S., the AI infrastructure boom is quietly rewiring how land is bought, valued, and governed — often before the public has its say
https://qz.com/us-land-real-estate-boom-housing-ai-data-centers
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America's power grid can't keep up with AI demand
Ambia Staley
Tech & InnovationA.I.
Grid engineers, utility executives, and regulators describe a system where permitting, supply chains, and queues can't match the speed of data center growth
https://qz.com/us-power-grid-ai-data-center-demand-constraints-051326
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America's power grid can't keep up with AI demand
Ambia Staley
Tech & InnovationA.I.
Grid engineers, utility executives, and regulators describe a system where permitting, supply chains, and queues can't match the speed of data center growth
https://qz.com/us-power-grid-ai-data-center-demand-constraints-051326
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AI data centers employ very few people. Here's what the numbers show
Ambia Staley
Tech & InnovationA.I.
A $10 billion data center may employ 300 people. The same money in manufacturing would support thousands. What that gap means for communities
https://qz.com/data-center-jobs-employment-investment-economic-development-051326
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AI data centers employ very few people. Here's what the numbers show
Ambia Staley
Tech & InnovationA.I.
A $10 billion data center may employ 300 people. The same money in manufacturing would support thousands. What that gap means for communities
https://qz.com/data-center-jobs-employment-investment-economic-development-051326
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Fed Governor Stephen Miran resigns to make way for Kevin Warsh
Colleen Cabili
Business NewsPolitics & Government
Miran's term had technically expired in January, leaving his seat as the only available opening for the incoming Fed chair
https://qz.com/fed-governor-stephen-miran-resigns-kevin-warsh-051526
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Fed Governor Stephen Miran resigns to make way for Kevin Warsh
Colleen Cabili
Business NewsPolitics & Government
Miran's term had technically expired in January, leaving his seat as the only available opening for the incoming Fed chair
https://qz.com/fed-governor-stephen-miran-resigns-kevin-warsh-051526
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The world's first Pokémon-themed airport will aid in earthquake recovery
Cris Tolomia
Tech & InnovationInnovation AbroadLifestyleTravel
Noto Satoyama Airport in Ishikawa Prefecture will reopen as a Pokémon attraction in July to help revive tourism after a 2024 earthquake
https://qz.com/pokemon-themed-airport-noto-japan-earthquake-recovery-051526
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The world's first Pokémon-themed airport will aid in earthquake recovery
Cris Tolomia
Tech & InnovationInnovation AbroadLifestyleTravel
Noto Satoyama Airport in Ishikawa Prefecture will reopen as a Pokémon attraction in July to help revive tourism after a 2024 earthquake
https://qz.com/pokemon-themed-airport-noto-japan-earthquake-recovery-051526
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Stocks down, oil up as Trump-Xi meeting ends
Cris Tolomia
Money & MarketsMarkets
Tech stocks are leading the retreat, with Nasdaq-100 futures down more than 1%, as Treasury yields top 4.5%
https://qz.com/stocks-fall-oil-rises-trump-xi-summit-051526
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Stocks down, oil up as Trump-Xi meeting ends
Cris Tolomia
Money & MarketsMarketsBusiness NewsPolitics & Government
Tech stocks are leading the retreat, with Nasdaq-100 futures down more than 1%, as Treasury yields top 4.5%
https://qz.com/stocks-fall-oil-rises-trump-xi-summit-051526
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25 natural wonders worth seeing in your lifetime
Cris Tolomia
From mile-deep canyons to bioluminescent caves, these 25 landscapes span every continent and offer a genuine encounter with the planet at its most extreme
https://qz.com/25-natural-wonders-worth-seeing
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Gifts on Amazon under $50 everyone will actually use
Haley Chamberlain
Lifestyle
From clever gadgets to cozy upgrades and crowd-pleasing home finds, these Amazon gifts under $50 prove thoughtful presents don’t have to be expensive
https://qz.com/amazon-gifts-under-50-everyone-will-use-readers-digest
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Gifts on Amazon under $50 everyone will actually use
Haley Chamberlain
Lifestyle
From clever gadgets to cozy upgrades and crowd-pleasing home finds, these Amazon gifts under $50 prove thoughtful presents don’t have to be expensive
https://qz.com/amazon-gifts-under-50-everyone-will-use-readers-digest
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25 natural wonders worth seeing in your lifetime
Cris Tolomia
From mile-deep canyons to bioluminescent caves, these 25 landscapes span every continent and offer a genuine encounter with the planet at its most extreme
https://qz.com/25-natural-wonders-worth-seeing
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The best ways to visit the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas
Ambia Staley
LifestyleTravel
The best Grand Canyon tours from Las Vegas, from a comedian-guided West Rim bus to a Champagne landing on the canyon floor
https://qz.com/best-ways-visit-grand-canyon-las-vegas
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The best ways to visit the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas
Ambia Staley
LifestyleTravel
The best Grand Canyon tours from Las Vegas, from a comedian-guided West Rim bus to a Champagne landing on the canyon floor
https://qz.com/best-ways-visit-grand-canyon-las-vegas
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A double-win for American business
Joseph Zeballos-Roig
Business NewsPolitics & Government
Federal courts questioning Trump-era tariffs, raising the possibility that U.S. importers could see a second round of refunds
https://qz.com/us-businesses-second-tariff-refund-wave-trump-tariffs-court-ruling
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A double-win for American business
Joseph Zeballos-Roig
Business NewsPolitics & Government
Federal courts questioning Trump-era tariffs, raising the possibility that U.S. importers could see a second round of refunds
https://qz.com/us-businesses-second-tariff-refund-wave-trump-tariffs-court-ruling
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10 underrated U.S. destinations you should visit in 2026
Ambia Staley
LifestyleTravel
America's most underrated destinations, from a West Virginia gorge rivaling the Smokies to a Montana lake in Glacier's shadow
https://qz.com/underrated-us-destinations-2026
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10 underrated U.S. destinations you should visit in 2026
Ambia Staley
LifestyleTravel
America's most underrated destinations, from a West Virginia gorge rivaling the Smokies to a Montana lake in Glacier's shadow
https://qz.com/underrated-us-destinations-2026
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The most spacious SUVs on the market right now
Ambia Staley
LifestyleCars
From a $41,860 Toyota Grand Highlander to a 465-mile electric Cadillac Escalade IQ, the SUVs that fit the most cargo
https://qz.com/most-spacious-suvs-2026
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The most spacious SUVs on the market right now
Ambia Staley
LifestyleCars
From a $41,860 Toyota Grand Highlander to a 465-mile electric Cadillac Escalade IQ, the SUVs that fit the most cargo
https://qz.com/most-spacious-suvs-2026
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The partnership that brought ChatGPT to iPhones is falling apart
Colleen Cabili
Business NewsTech & Innovation
The AI company enlisted an outside law firm after the partnership failed to generate expected subscribers or prominence within Apple's ecosystem
https://qz.com/openai-apple-legal-action-chatgpt-integration-051426
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The partnership that brought ChatGPT to iPhones is falling apart
Colleen Cabili
Business NewsTech & Innovation
The AI company enlisted an outside law firm after the partnership failed to generate expected subscribers or prominence within Apple's ecosystem
https://qz.com/openai-apple-legal-action-chatgpt-integration-051426
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The cruise lines with the best restaurants at sea
Ambia Staley
LifestyleTravel
From Viking's all-inclusive rotating tasting menus to Royal Caribbean's dozens of onboard eateries, the cruise lines that take dining seriously
https://qz.com/cruise-lines-best-restaurants
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The cruise lines with the best restaurants at sea
Ambia Staley
LifestyleTravel
From Viking's all-inclusive rotating tasting menus to Royal Caribbean's dozens of onboard eateries, the cruise lines that take dining seriously
https://qz.com/cruise-lines-best-restaurants
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The 25 best no-equipment exercises, from beginner to brutal
Colleen Cabili
LifestyleFitness
Whether you're just starting out or looking to push your limits, these 25 bodyweight exercises require nothing but floor space and the willingness to move
https://qz.com/25-no-equipment-exercises-bodyweight
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The 25 best no-equipment exercises, from beginner to brutal
Colleen Cabili
LifestyleFitness
Whether you're just starting out or looking to push your limits, these 25 bodyweight exercises require nothing but floor space and the willingness to move
https://qz.com/25-no-equipment-exercises-bodyweight
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20 financial concepts everyone should understand by 30
Cris Tolomia
From compound interest to asset allocation, these are the financial ideas that shape your money — and your future — whether you know them or not
https://qz.com/20-must-know-financial-concepts-before-30
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20 financial concepts everyone should understand by 30
Cris Tolomia
From compound interest to asset allocation, these are the financial ideas that shape your money — and your future — whether you know them or not
https://qz.com/20-must-know-financial-concepts-before-30
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Quantum computing is coming to a data center near you
Jackie Snow
Tech & InnovationEmerging TechnologiesA.I.
Quantum computers can solve problems that that classical machines can't. Companies like Nvidia and Microsoft have already built its infrastructure
https://qz.com/quantum-coming-to-data-center-near-you-nvidia-ibm
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Quantum computing is coming to a data center near you
Jackie Snow
Tech & InnovationEmerging TechnologiesA.I.
Quantum computers can solve problems that that classical machines can't. Companies like Nvidia and Microsoft have already built its infrastructure
https://qz.com/quantum-coming-to-data-center-near-you-nvidia-ibm
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What a quantum computer actually does inside a data center
Ambia Staley
Tech & InnovationEmerging TechnologiesA.I.
The cold part is only the size of a soda can. The rest is classical electronics, refrigeration, and the wiring that connects them
https://qz.com/quantum-computer-data-center-architecture-explained-051126
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What a quantum computer actually does inside a data center
Ambia Staley
Tech & InnovationEmerging TechnologiesA.I.
The cold part is only the size of a soda can. The rest is classical electronics, refrigeration, and the wiring that connects them
https://qz.com/quantum-computer-data-center-architecture-explained-051126
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The race to post-quantum cryptography is already behind schedule
Ambia Staley
Tech & InnovationA.I.Emerging Technologies
NIST wants quantum-vulnerable encryption deprecated by 2030 and gone by 2035, but fewer than 5% of enterprises have a plan
https://qz.com/post-quantum-cryptography-migration-behind-schedule-051426
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The race to post-quantum cryptography is already behind schedule
Ambia Staley
Tech & InnovationA.I.Emerging Technologies
NIST wants quantum-vulnerable encryption deprecated by 2030 and gone by 2035, but fewer than 5% of enterprises have a plan
https://qz.com/post-quantum-cryptography-migration-behind-schedule-051426
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Agentic AI's compute demands are growing faster than anyone projected
Ambia Staley
Tech & InnovationA.I.
AI agents can consume 1,000 times more tokens than a single chatbot query, forcing a rethink of chip ratios, server architecture, and power budgets
https://qz.com/agentic-ai-compute-demands-data-center-chip-demand-051126
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Agentic AI's compute demands are growing faster than anyone projected
Ambia Staley
Tech & InnovationA.I.
AI agents can consume 1,000 times more tokens than a single chatbot query, forcing a rethink of chip ratios, server architecture, and power budgets
https://qz.com/agentic-ai-compute-demands-data-center-chip-demand-051126
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Bill Gates-backed Fervo Energy stock surges 35% in an upsized IPO
Cris Tolomia
Tech & InnovationEmerging TechnologiesMoney & MarketsMarkets
The geothermal startup's market valuation surpassed $10 billion after it raised $1.89 billion, pricing above its marketed range
https://qz.com/fervo-energy-ipo-nasdaq-debut-geothermal-051426
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Bill Gates-backed Fervo Energy stock surges 35% in an upsized IPO
Cris Tolomia
Tech & InnovationEmerging TechnologiesMoney & MarketsMarkets
The geothermal startup's market valuation surpassed $10 billion after it raised $1.89 billion, pricing above its marketed range
https://qz.com/fervo-energy-ipo-nasdaq-debut-geothermal-051426
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Stocks eye a third record this week as the Trump-Xi summit opens
Cris Tolomia
Money & MarketsMarkets
Cisco stock jumped on strong earnings and job cuts, while chip maker Cerebras Systems made its market debut with a $5.55 billion IPO
https://qz.com/sp500-nasdaq-records-cisco-trump-xi-summit-051426
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Stocks eye a third record this week as the Trump-Xi summit opens
Cris Tolomia
Money & MarketsMarkets
Cisco stock jumped on strong earnings and job cuts, while chip maker Cerebras Systems made its market debut with a $5.55 billion IPO
https://qz.com/sp500-nasdaq-records-cisco-trump-xi-summit-051426
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Top ways to organize your kitchen
Haley Chamberlain
Lifestyle
Discover kitchen organization ideas that reduce clutter, maximize storage, and make everyday cooking easier with simple, practical strategies
https://qz.com/top-ways-to-organize-your-kitchen-readers-digest
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Best mortgage lenders for first-time homebuyers in 2026, ranked
Anthony Lopopolo
LifestyleReal Estate
A first mortgage forces decisions most buyers are unprepared to make. Bankrate evaluated 75 lenders on affordability, availability, and experience
https://qz.com/best-mortgage-lenders-first-time-homebuyers-2026
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Top ways to organize your kitchen
Haley Chamberlain
Lifestyle
Discover kitchen organization ideas that reduce clutter, maximize storage, and make everyday cooking easier with simple, practical strategies
https://qz.com/top-ways-to-organize-your-kitchen-readers-digest
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Best mortgage lenders for first-time homebuyers in 2026, ranked
Anthony Lopopolo
LifestyleReal Estate
A first mortgage forces decisions most buyers are unprepared to make. Bankrate evaluated 75 lenders on affordability, availability, and experience
https://qz.com/best-mortgage-lenders-first-time-homebuyers-2026
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6 top budget-friendly restaurants in Rome worth booking
Ambia Staley
LifestyleFood & Fine Dining
Rome's best affordable restaurants, according to the Michelin Guide — from a Pantheon-side dim sum spot to offal and pasta in Trastevere
https://qz.com/top-budget-friendly-restaurants-rome
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The most scenic Adriatic Sea cruises to book in 2026
Ambia Staley
LifestyleTravel
The best Adriatic cruises, from a five-masted sailing ship stopping in Slovenia to a butler-serviced yacht circling Croatia and Montenegro
https://qz.com/most-scenic-adriatic-sea-cruises-2026
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6 top budget-friendly restaurants in Rome worth booking
Ambia Staley
LifestyleFood & Fine Dining
Rome's best affordable restaurants, according to the Michelin Guide — from a Pantheon-side dim sum spot to offal and pasta in Trastevere
https://qz.com/top-budget-friendly-restaurants-rome
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The most scenic Adriatic Sea cruises to book in 2026
Ambia Staley
LifestyleTravel
The best Adriatic cruises, from a five-masted sailing ship stopping in Slovenia to a butler-serviced yacht circling Croatia and Montenegro
https://qz.com/most-scenic-adriatic-sea-cruises-2026
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ICE detains former Coldwater mayor Joe Ceballos over noncitizen voting
News
The former Kansas mayor, who admitted to voting illegally as a noncitizen and pleaded guilty to misdemeanors in April, was taken into immigration custody in Wichita this week
https://qz.com/former-kansas-mayor-ceballos-ice-detention-noncitizen-voting-051326
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ICE detains former Coldwater mayor Joe Ceballos over noncitizen voting
News
The former Kansas mayor, who admitted to voting illegally as a noncitizen and pleaded guilty to misdemeanors in April, was taken into immigration custody in Wichita this week
https://qz.com/former-kansas-mayor-ceballos-ice-detention-noncitizen-voting-051326
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Here's How CB's Technology Investments Support Long-Term Growth
Sushmita Sarker
Chubb Limited is betting big on AI and digital transformation, targeting lower costs, automated processes, and stronger underwriting profitability.
https://qz.com/here-s-how-cb-s-technology-investments-support-long-term-growth
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PayPal Partners With Seattle Seahawks: Will it Boost Its Platform?
Zacks Equity Research
PYPL's Seahawks deal adds ticketing integration, Venmo connectivity and fan perks. Could this NFL tie-up deepen engagement and drive platform growth?
https://qz.com/paypal-partners-with-seattle-seahawks-will-it-boost-its-platform
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Coca-Cola's Energy Drink Expansion: Growth Catalyst Ahead?
Zacks Equity Research
KO boosts its energy drink push with innovation, Monster partnership and functional beverages tailored to evolving consumer demand.
https://qz.com/coca-cola-s-energy-drink-expansion-growth-catalyst-ahead
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Here's How CB's Technology Investments Support Long-Term Growth
Sushmita Sarker
Chubb Limited is betting big on AI and digital transformation, targeting lower costs, automated processes, and stronger underwriting profitability.
https://qz.com/here-s-how-cb-s-technology-investments-support-long-term-growth
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PayPal Partners With Seattle Seahawks: Will it Boost Its Platform?
Zacks Equity Research
PYPL's Seahawks deal adds ticketing integration, Venmo connectivity and fan perks. Could this NFL tie-up deepen engagement and drive platform growth?
https://qz.com/paypal-partners-with-seattle-seahawks-will-it-boost-its-platform
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Coca-Cola's Energy Drink Expansion: Growth Catalyst Ahead?
Zacks Equity Research
KO boosts its energy drink push with innovation, Monster partnership and functional beverages tailored to evolving consumer demand.
https://qz.com/coca-cola-s-energy-drink-expansion-growth-catalyst-ahead
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Can AT&T's Cisco-Powered Quantum Security Network Drive Profits?
Zacks Equity Research
T teams up with Cisco to launch North America's first PQC-enabled SD-WAN service, helping businesses prepare for quantum-era cyber risks.
https://qz.com/can-at-t-s-cisco-powered-quantum-security-network-drive-profits
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Shopify's AI Channels Are Booming: What They Mean for the Stock
Shrabana Mukherjee
AI-driven traffic to SHOP stores surges 8x and AI orders nearly 13X in Q1 2026, as Sidekick and big AI integrations fuel growth.
https://qz.com/shopify-s-ai-channels-are-booming-what-they-mean-for-the-stock
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