This $12 billion high-speed rail will connect Las Vegas and Los Angeles and lay ‘the foundation for a new industry’
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Quick Glance: Building Commences on High-Speed Rail Line Between Sin City and City of Angels
- Work is set to begin on a $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area.
- Brightline West aims to lay 218 miles of new track between a terminal south of the Las Vegas Strip and a new facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
- The project is touted as the nation's first true high-speed passenger rail line, designed to reach speeds of 186 mph comparable to Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains.
- The trains will offer restrooms, Wi-Fi, food and beverage sales, and luggage check options, with an expected 11 million passengers per year and fares well below airline travel costs.
Nike, Adidas, and HOKA will soon be sold in JD Sports thanks to Hibbett’s $1 billion buy
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TikTok warns 170 million Americans could lose their free speech rights if U.S. bill is enacted
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Quick Glance: EU Threatens to Suspend TikTok Lite App Features
- The European Commission has expressed concerns over the 'risks of serious damage for the mental health of users', including minors, regarding the TikTok Lite app.
- TikTok Lite allows users in France and Spain to earn points that can be exchanged for vouchers or gift cards by watching and liking videos.
- The commission is threatening to take interim measures, including suspending the rewards program in the European Union, if TikTok fails to provide a risk assessment.
- The EU has already fined TikTok under the Digital Services Act and could impose further sanctions if the company does not respond to requests or prove safety measures.
Adobe’s new Photoshop turns AI into a practical superpower: Adobe is bringing its updated Firefly 3 model into Photoshop with a variety of new features that ...
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L.L. Bean is doubling down on summer gear with its biggest collaboration yet: The new partnership with swimwear company Summersalt includes swimsuits, coverups ...
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Starbucks takes its union-busting efforts to the Supreme Court, in a bid to control the NLRB
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Express bankruptcy: Full list of mall brand’s 95 stores marked for closure: The clothing retailer is shuttering stores in New York, California ...
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California rejects proposal aimed at fixing ‘blatant misuse’ of utility customers’ money
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Big Six tech companies’ profit momentum could ‘collapse’ in 2024, UBS says: The earnings momentum of the Big Six has experienced four distinct cyclical waves ...
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Equinox isn’t afraid of weight-loss drugs. Really.: With a new training protocol, gym chain Equinox wants to show that weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and working ...
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Tesla has a simple fix for its faulty Cybertruck accelerator pedal: Last week, Tesla recalled thousands of Cybertrucks due to an issue with its accelerator pedal ...
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Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertrucks Recall Issued
- Tesla responds to defective accelerator pedals in nearly 3,900 Cybertruck pickups causing unintended acceleration.
- The recall involves Cybertruck vehicles manufactured between November 2023 and April 2024.
- An unauthorized use of soap during the accelerator pedal assembly likely led to the defect.
- Tesla voluntarily recalled the vehicles on April 12 due to two customer complaints.
3 red flags leaders should look out for: Spotting these red flags and course-correcting your behavior could save your company from becoming a toxic work ...
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AI could further complicate this crucial tipline for online child exploitation. Here’s why
fastcompany.com/91110723/ai-cybertipline-online-child-exploitation
‘Silicon Zanzibar’ lost one of its main companies. Can Tanzania still make it Africa’s tech hub?
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Russia convicts Meta spokesperson over comments related to the War in Ukraine: Andy Stone was sentenced to six years in a penal colony and barred from ...
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Chemical pollutants can increase eczema risk, researchers say: Evaluating the environmental causes of diseases that have become increasingly common in an ...
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Japan's FTC orders Google to fix keyword search undermining fair competition with Yahoo
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Toxic coworkers could be causing your burnout: In "Burnout Immunity" Kandi Wiens, director of the University of Pennsylvania’s Master’s in Medical ...
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Apple quietly beefs up its AI division with acquisition of French startup: Apple has quietly acquired Paris-based AI startup Datakalab, which deploys fast and ...
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Educators are leading the way in AI and visual communication: Takeaways from a Canva panel at SXSW reveal how AI can be a catalyst for education ...
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Tesla stock slumps again after troubled EV maker cuts prices ahead of earnings report
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RIP office bestie. Here’s the upside to a diminishing need to have a friend at work
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Ground beef E. Coli alert: USDA posts product list and warns to watch for symptoms; no recall issued
fastcompany.com/91110474/ground-beef-e-coli-alert-product-list-symptoms-no-recall-issued
Yves Béhar just designed the least sofa-like sofa ever: The Peaks sofa looks more like a mountain range than a couch.
fastcompany.com/91108167/yves-behar-just-designed-the-least-sofa-like-sofa-ever
Improving heart health with AI: Egnite’s CardioCare platform is expanding the boundaries of cardiovascular medicine Egnite’s CardioCare platform is expanding the ...
fastcompany.com/91073635/improving-heart-health-with-ai
Shake Shack founding CEO Randy Garutti’s last interview before retiring: Before stepping down, the burger chain's CEO looks back on two decades at Shake ...
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Don’t call it a jet pack: Here’s how the Pentagon is finally getting troops to fly
fastcompany.com/91109459/pentagon-darpa-flying-troops
In California’s Central Valley, large farms have depleted the groundwater. Now, they’ll have to pay
fastcompany.com/91109766/california-cracks-down-on-farms-guzzling-groundwater
How to give a good group presentation: Successful group presentations are like scenes in a stage play: Know your role, agree on timing, pay attention to details ...
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Why every beloved toy—from Monopoly to He-Man—is going to be a movie now: In a post-'Barbie' world, Hollywood is on a kick to create something fresh ...
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China was supposed to be the next big thing in venture capital. Now VCs are pulling back
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Housing market inventory is rising across most of the country—just look at these maps
fastcompany.com/91106568/housing-market-inventory-rising-across-country-maps
9 Gen Z work trends that aren’t new but hit different now: From quiet quitting to loud laborers, these Gen Z work trends have historic roots.
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Romance scams are on the rise on dating apps. Here’s how you can protect yourself
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4 signs your email was written by AI—and why it matters: AI can be a time-saver for those who struggle with emails. But there are telltale signs that you used ...
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How to stay productive during Mercury's retrograde: Whether you believe in astrology or not, there is never a bad time to fine-tune your productivity inside and ...
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4 times artists scrapped their work—and it paid off: From ‘Shrek’ to a beloved Bruce Springsteen album, many creative success stories went through an extensive ...
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Phish’s Trey Anastasio shares why playing at the Sphere in Las Vegas is unique: The band’s stint at the $2.3 billion arena features new visuals each night—and no ...
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Quick Glance: Phish's Innovative Use of Sphere's Technology
- Phish kicked off their four-night stay at the Sphere with an extraordinary utilization of technology, surprising even their most dedicated fans.
- The band combined custom visual effects on a massive LED screen with live performances and individual sound distribution.
- Audiences experienced unique visual displays, felt the music through haptic technology, and enjoyed diverse lighting effects.
- Phish intentionally opted for only four shows to create distinctive experiences and stay true to their tradition of never repeating the same show twice.
McDonald's scented billboard is a stroke of marketing genius: The billboards don't use a single word or image to advertise McDonald's offerings. Instead ...
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Here’s how to master the skill employers want most: Supercharge your problem-solving and decision-making with enhanced analytical thinking—the skill employers ...
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Catalyze your biggest ideas by creating your own ‘in-between space’: An "in-between place mindset" is the attitude that we must disconnect to connect ...
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Netflix will stop disclosing member count. Will it hurt advertising?: If the past is any indication, investors might protest a little but ultimately wind up ...
fastcompany.com/91109701/netflix-will-stop-disclosing-member-count-will-it-hurt-advertising
Japanese doctors sue Google over false reviews to highlight the platform’s dangers
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This AI turns novels into hypnotic dreams: Hypnovels uses artificial intelligence to help authors turn their novels into videos that feel like trippy dreams.
fastcompany.com/91090219/ai-artificial-intelligence-hypnovels-novels-video-pj-pereira
‘Tortured Poets,’ beware: Taylor Swift fans are a rich target for scammers: A report says Swifties in the U.K. were duped out of over $1.2 million in fake ...
fastcompany.com/91109059/taylor-swift-international-eras-tour-uk-scams-tortured-poets-department
8 renter-friendly tips to personalize your home: With a little creativity—and your landlord's approval—there are ways to make your rental feel more like ...
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On his podcast last October, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce professed he eats Uncrustables “probably more than... anything else in the world ... Show more www.fastcompany.com/91077676/uncrustables-billion-sales-inside-j-m-smucker-peanut-butter-jelly-travis-jason-kelce
The Bitcoin halving is imminent. What does that mean for investors?: Here are the expected dates for the Bitcoin halving and what it could do to the price of the ...
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Quick Glance: Bitcoin 'Halving' Completed, CoinGecko Reports
- Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, completed its 'halving' on Friday, a phenomenon that occurs roughly every four years according to CoinGecko.
- Following the 'halving', Bitcoin remained relatively stable, dropping by 0.47% to $63,747.
- The 'halving' was integrated into Bitcoin's code at its inception to reduce the rate of new Bitcoins being created.
- Experts are divided on whether the upcoming 'halving' will boost Bitcoin's price, with some viewing it as already factored in, while others remain skeptical.
A Bugatti penthouse? That'll cost you $200 million: Luxury car, hotel, and watch brands are taking over the skyline with buildings reflecting their likeness and ...
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Here’s what it actually costs to build a single-family home, as told by one pie chart
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Tech layoffs: Google and Rivian both cut jobs: Nearly 75,000 tech employees have lost their jobs so far this year.
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If leaders want to be trusted, they need to trust their teams: In her new book "Punks in Suits," Blaire Palmer argues that before you can create trust ...
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The rise of the NBA gig worker: More teams are relying upon players with short-term contracts, contingent workers who perform the duties once carried out by ...
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Try these powerful life principles to tap into your unlimited potential: The author of ‘Passion Struck’ champions proactive living—cultivating a focused ...
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Why AT&T turned its new ad into a reunion for ‘The Office’: The new campaign is just the latest example of using pop culture nostalgia to get our attention.
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Google to ‘turbocharge’ its commitment to AI by integrating Android and Pixel divisions
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Quick Glance: Google restructuring operations and relocating roles to 'hubs' to fund AI investments
- Google is implementing staff layoffs and transferring certain roles to 'hubs' to secure funds for artificial intelligence investments.
- The finance and real estate teams are being affected by the downsizing, with some roles being moved overseas.
- Through the consolidation of finance teams in Bangalore, Mexico City, Dublin, Chicago, and Atlanta, Google aims to enhance efficiency and operate around the clock.
- The restructuring is driven by the substantial shift towards artificial intelligence in the tech industry, prompting Google to allocate more resources to this domain.
5 unexpected ways to (finally) stop procrastinating: Embrace the discomfort that can accompany hard work and enjoy the terrific uplift that comes from getting ...
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PBS Kids adds American Sign Language interpreters to some of its children’s shows
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California renters with pets: A new bill might ban blanket no-pets policies and fees
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Weight-loss drug startup Metsera wants to take on Novo and Lilly. Here’s what you need to know
fastcompany.com/91110090/metsera-startup-eli-lilly-novo-nordisk-competitor-weight-loss-drugs
Is the ‘Dead Internet’ theory suddenly coming true? This could be a sign: No, not shrimp Jesus—though that's noteworthy, too. We're talking about what TikTok ...
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AI at the Olympics: Organizers reveal plans to protect athletes from online harassment and more
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Russian cyberattacks of Texas water utilities caused one system to overflow: Water systems are an attractive target for hackers since they often lack the ...
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Netflix is changing its own rules—and it's paying off: A strong Q1 earnings performance caps off the streamer’s astonishing rebound in an increasingly crowded ...
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Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ may have leaked—but it’s already breaking records
fastcompany.com/91109028/taylor-swift-tortured-poets-department-leaks-social-media
5 ways curiosity de-escalates team conflict: Get curious, not furious, is a pragmatic strategy that can transform how leaders engage with their people.
fastcompany.com/91107951/5-ways-curiosity-de-escalates-team-conflict
A professional résumé writer says you need to use Microsoft’s new font on your résumé
fastcompany.com/91107842/a-professional-resume-writer-says-you-need-to-use-microsofts-new-font-on-your-resume
Selena Gomez and her mom want you to work on your mental fitness—and their company Wondermind can help
fastcompany.com/91106668/selena-gomez-and-her-mom-want-you-to-work-on-your-mental-fitness-and-their-company-wondermind-can-help
California landlords and business owners won’t be able to hide behind LLCs if new bill passes
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What do Costco's $2,000 gold bars and the $1.50 hotdog have in common? Let us count the ways. www.fastcompany.com/91090313/costco-2000-gold-bars-are-the-new-1-50-hotdog
More trouble for Tesla: Layoffs, severance snafu, and a painful stock downgrade: Elon Musk reportedly apologized for 'incorrectly low' severance packages sent to ...
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In Bonn, Germany, these sleek bike elevators help store more bikes in a tiny footprint
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4 years later it’s official: WHO says COVID spreads ‘through the air’: The agreed upon definition will now open doors for discussions about ventilation in public ...
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Taylor Swift's music has mysteriously reappeared on TikTok: The superstar's songs seem to be the only ones from Universal Music Group allowed on the platform ...
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The music catalogs of Shakira, Neil Young, and others just sold to a Nashville-based company for $1.4 billion
fastcompany.com/91108717/music-catalogs-shakira-neil-young-others-sold-nashville-based-company-1-4-billion
9 Gen Z work trends that aren’t new but hit different now: From quiet quitting to loud laborers, these Gen Z work trends have historic roots.
fastcompany.com/91090755/9-gen-z-work-trends-that-arent-new-but-hit-different-now
'Tortured Poets,' beware: Taylor Swift fans are a rich target for scammers: A report says Swifties in the U.K. were duped out of over $1.2 million in fake ...
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Why a failed Boeing would be bad for everyone, even Airbus: Even as Congress holds two hearings on claims of safety failures on the 787 Dreamliner and other ...
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Zepbound shortage update: FDA issues 'limited availability' warning. When might it end?
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NYC vs. Texas? Actually, they’re both top destinations for tech talent right now: A new report from venture firm SignalFire shows New York City and Austin, Texas ...
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