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He Got Rejected for His Dream Job. His Response Is a Master Class in Emotional Intelligence

Frustrated after a rejection, Christopher Strebel wrote the company founder directly. His email is a case study in how to understand and manage emotions.

Pete Hegseth’s “Warrior” Rebranding Seems More About Rewriting American History

After ordering the renaming of the USNS Harvey Milk, the Defense Secretary is reportedly considering doing the same for vessels honoring other civil rights trailblazers, falling in line with Donald Trump’s attempt to reframe the America’s past.

Stress Test Your Retirement Plan: Because Life Happens

The higher your stress test score, the more likely your retirement plan will hold steady in a crisis.

Inside the Race to Find GPS Alternatives

Startup Xona Space Systems hopes to provide an unspoofable alternative to increasingly threatened GPS.

There’s a New Botox Alternative on the Block

Hailing from South Korea, Letybo is the sixth and most recent neuromodulator approved by the FDA. Here, dermatologists unpack its benefits and key FYIs.

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Robots Run Out of Energy Long Before They Run Out of Work to Do − Feeding Them Could Change That

Even the best batteries fall far short of animal metabolism for energy storage. Fueling robots with ‘food’ could narrow the gap.

Anger Is Temporary Madness: The Stoics Knew How to Curb It

Anger is a complicated emotion, but one you can learn to control. Here’s how.

The Best Red-Carpet Looks of 2025 So Far

Halfway through 2025, let’s take a look at some of the best fashion moments celebrities like Blake Lively and Lauren Sánchez have had on red carpets.

American Interest in EVs Plummets to Lowest Level Since 2019

63% of Americans say it’s unlikely they’ll purchase an EV for their next car.

The Best 2-Player Board Games for Couples to Play at Home Together

Great for date night or a slow Sunday afternoon.

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That’s No Ruby. It’s an Extremely Rare Red Diamond.

Only 1 in 25 million diamonds have a scarlet color like the Winston Red Diamond.

The Real Data Revolution Hasn’t Happened Yet

Big data may be everywhere, but most enterprises haven’t truly unlocked its potential. Thanks to advances in accelerated computing, that’s about to change.

3 Timeless Rules for Making Tough Decisions

We spend an inordinate amount of time, and a tremendous amount of energy, making choices. Here's how to make the process easier.

Tariffs Prompt Record Plunge in US Imports

American purchases of Canadian goods in April fell to the lowest level since 2021.

Humanitarian Parole Is Over. Now Comes the Fear.

Communities in Florida already were suffering after all the other anti-immigrant threats by Trump.

Thief VR Is Not What We Wanted, but It Cannot Harm the Glory of the Original Trilogy

Thief: The Dark Project, Thief II: The Metal Age, and Thief: Deadly Shadows remain perfect games

It’s Enlightenment Philosophy’s Fault That Women Wear High Heels Instead of Men

Men wore them first as a symbol of status. Then times changed.

Op-Ed: Save California’s Crab Culture From Drowning in Regulations

Rules protecting whales are critical, but supporting sustainable crabbing is too. There’s a way to do both.

What Trump’s Harvard Visa Restriction Means for International Students

The U.S. President has launched his latest attack on the country’s most prestigious university.

Reality TV Has a New Recipe for Success: Trauma

Bravo shows used to give us frothy gossip and drunken squabbles. Now they’re toying with unsettling new dramatic engines: abuse, assault and victimization.