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A Nobel Prize-winning economist explained why he’s backing California’s billionaire tax
Nobel Prize-winning economist Daron Acemoglu took to X on Wednesday to explain why he had signed a letter backing California’s billionaire tax. The letter, published Saturday and signed by six Nobel laureates, including Acemoglu, supports Proposition 40, which would impose a one-time 5% tax on…
Starbucks is closing 250 stores. Read the memo it sent to staff.
Starbucks said on Thursday that it will be closing 250 underperforming locations across North America. COO Mike Grams told staff in a memo that a review of its operations found many stores that can’t consistently deliver adequate financial performance or customer experiences. The closures represent…
Buy Your Prescriptions From Canada? 6 Things to Do Before Oct. 22
If you buy your prescriptions from a Canadian pharmacy, you’ve probably gotten the email by now. Maybe several. They all say roughly the same thing: The U.S. government is about to cut you off, so order now and stock up. The deadline in those emails is real. On Oct. 22, part of a new U.S.
The reality Meta is pitching is one where we’re not always relying on our iPhones
Meta’s looking to make virtual reality a reality … again. The tech giant unveiled a new version of its virtual reality glasses at its annual developers conference, Meta Connect. Before you panic that you’ve traveled back in time, this isn’t quite the same metaverse Mark Zuckerberg was pitching back…
The Neko scan — Spotify for longevity — is designed to be fast, convenient, and cool. But is it worth $499?
It’s sleek, Swedish, relatively affordable, and designed for efficiency. Oh, and the color scheme? Yellow and blue. No, it’s not Ikea. It’s Neko Health — the three-year-old healthcare brainchild of Spotify cofounder Daniel Ek — a new annual go-to longevity checkup for skin cancer, heart health, and…
You got laid off. Now your boss wants you back.
In the AI era, leaving a company or role may not mean forever. On Wednesday, Business Insider reported that Amazon is trying to recruit back workers it previously laid off. They’re not the only company dialing up former employees. One CEO of a small tech firm said she laid off staff, hoping AI…
I’ve had 2 babies in France. As an American, the biggest shock was never getting a hospital bill.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kristen Seitz. It has been edited for length and clarity. At 25, I was working in Texas at an oil and gas company, feeling like this wasn’t the life I wanted. I decided I’d quit my job and teach English in Europe for a few years,
Who Needs Prime When These 7 Retailers Match Amazon’s Prices?
The next time you go shopping, keep your phone handy. It might save you a bundle. The following retailers will match the prices of online competitors such as Amazon. That’s even true in these retailers’ brick-and-mortar stores. So whenever you shop at any of the following stores, take out your…
I’m Lo Bosworth. I Slack from the bathtub, eat salad for breakfast, and block out time on my calendar for my baby.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with 39-year-old Lo Bosworth, a reality TV star and the founder of Love Wellness, who lives in New York City. It has been edited for length and clarity. As far back as my time on “Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County” and “The Hills,” I knew I
The rise of clanker customers
Customer service workers have gotten used to the now-common question coming from the other end of the line: “Wait, are you an AI?” Being mistaken for the technology your employer hopes will replace you has become a regular, if awkward, part of the job. Now, the people who staff call centers are…