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Meet the NYC parents who feel like their toddlers got into Harvard

When Zaire Wells’s daughter was selected for a free childcare slot, it felt like the two-year-old “got into Harvard.”NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposed free childcare for two-year-olds in his affordability-focused campaign. In March, he announced that it would launch with 2,000 seats in a handful of communities selected for economic…

Automakers are betting on a different kind of electric car. Meet the EREV.

The next popular EV might come with a gas engine.Several car brands, including Hyundai, Genesis, Ram, Jeep, Ford, and Volkswagen-backed Scout Motors, have announced plans to build extended-range electric vehicles, or EREVs, by the end of 2028.It’s a growing industry bet. After years of lower-than-expected EV adoption, and as gas…

Meet 22 VCs on the hunt for the next breakout startup in social media

Something has to change, right?Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok have dominated the social media landscape for years. As AI infiltrates every platform — and many corners of our lives — new social media founders, apps, and internet behaviors are emerging.From vibe coding to cultural shifts shaping how people want to connect,…

Meet the JPMorgan wealth planner in your college team’s locker room

Like others in wealth management, Mikael Lemieux is used to talking about taxes and investing— he’s just sometimes doing it from inside a locker room.Lemieux works in JPMorgan’s Athlete Center of Excellence, which launched in March as an educational resource for athletes. Part of Lemieux’s remit includes educating athletes about…

Meet the man tasked with fixing Citi’s tech — and securing its future

Tim Ryan thrives in chaos.Few signs suggest Ryan’s appetite for the messiest problems. An often-smiling, mild-mannered Bostonian, he traded nearly a decade as PwC’s senior partner for one of Wall Street’s toughest turnaround jobs at Citigroup.”I knew that I really needed to be in a place where I get my…