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Tucked into a nondescript archway at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort is an unreleased Dolly Parton song written to be her last. Located in the lower-level lobby, a chestnut “Dream Box” displayed in a glass case contains a recording of “My Place In History,” a song Parton wrote to be released on…
Deloitte just became the latest company to face the consequences of President Donald Trump’s crackdown on DEI, or diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.The Big Four professional services firm agreed to pay $21.5 million to settle allegations that it violated rules against employment discrimination in its federal contracts, the Department of…
Your AI-pilled coworker is getting a bit… meaty.Many office workers know what it’s like to be inundated with unreviewed AI outputs. Maybe you have a coworker who pastes messages from ChatGPT right into Slack. Maybe your manager keeps using too many em-dashes, or your direct report can’t explain the code…
The head of Instagram said the company spent years trying to persuade teens to “take a break.”Adam Mosseri testified Tuesday on the witness stand in Meta’s social media addiction trial in Oakland that relatively few teens initially opted into “Take a Break,” a well-being feature designed to encourage users to…
Dolly Parton — the beloved, award-winning icon of American country music — has died. She was 80. Parton’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, announced the news on Parton’s Instagram on August 25.”My name is Bryan Seaver, son of Cassie Parton, and I’m representing the Parton and Owens family today, announcing the passing of my…
The grounds of the 3,324-square-foot home include a tennis court, swimming pool, garden, and barns for livestock, the Daily Express reported.In an interview published in the 2017 book “Dolly on Dolly,” Parton said that she and Dean would take pictures of Southern mansions in Mississippi on their annual anniversary trip…
The commander of a British Army battalion tasked with experimenting with new technologies said that his unit has tested out dozens of ground robots. He concluded that they can be useful, but only for certain missions. And they come with a long list of challenges.As Western militaries rush to absorb…
Target is again facing a storm of criticism over an unforced error on diversity as it tries to navigate a challenging turnaround.The Minnesota-based retailer landed in the cultural crosshairs after it marketed a children’s Halloween costume with imagery that bore a striking resemblance to racist minstrel show posters.The retailer pulled…
Bills and paydays don’t always line up. That gap can mean late fees, interest and overdraft charges you didn’t need to pay. A July 2026 survey found that 63% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, and 44% of that group paid a late fee, interest charge or overdraft fee…
Americans love SUVs and full-size pickups. President Donald Trump’s latest auto tariffs would hit the US’s bestsellers with remarkable precision.In a Monday Truth Social post, the President threatened 50% tariffs on all Canadian-made cars and trucks. The tariffs, which could go into effect on January 1, 2027, will also hit…
