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Here’s why you’re still waiting for your tax refund
Getting your tax refund is the only fun part of filing your taxes every year—which can make it especially galling when Uncle Sam takes his…
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How Francis Wooed Donors
Founded by Conrad Hilton, the hotel magnate, the Hilton Foundation is one of the biggest financial backers of Catholic sisters’ work…
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Dollar Doubts Dominate Gathering of Global Economic Leaders
On the sidelines of the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank this week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent…
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Virginia will use technology to slow chronic speeders’ cars—and other states are rushing to join in
Americans worried about their country’s sky-high rate of crash deaths haven’t had much to cheer lately. Although pedestrian fatalities…
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How Sarah Paiji Yoo, the Co-Founder of Blueland, Spends Her Sundays
Sarah Paiji Yoo started her career in finance and then founded several start-ups, mostly in the fashion and beauty worlds. But during…
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Spring wave of hot weather to be treat for nature lovers
Helen Briggs Environment correspondent, BBC News•@hbriggs With what's being called a mini-heatwave looming for the UK, it's not just…
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Only Google can run Chrome, company’s browser chief tells judge
Google is the only company that can offer the level of features and functionality that its popular Chrome web browser has today, given its…
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Variety’s Entertainment Marketing Summit Takeaways: How to Activate Fandoms, Engage with the Creator Economy and Reach Gen Z Consumers
On Thursday, Variety’s Entertainment Marketing Summit, presented by Deloitte, brought together the top marketing executives across film,…
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Why cloud dependency is not the future of home automation
The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community of leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share…
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US: Stocks extend rally as market eyes busy calendar next week
Wall Street stocks overcame early weakness Friday (Apr 26) to push higher for a fourth straight positive session, following gains in most…
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Europe: Shares hit three-week high as US-China trade tensions ease
European shares ended at a three-week high on Friday (Apr 25), notching up their second straight weekly gain as signs of a potential…
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Considering applying for Fast Company’s Brands That Matter? Here are 3 reasons to apply now
What’s your favorite brand? Now ask yourself, why? Brands That Matter is Fast Company’s effort to answer that question on a broader scale.…
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Hudson’s Bay Extends Liquidation to Entire Fleet
After triggering liquidations at 86 locations across Canada, the Hudson’s Bay Co. has decided to liquidate its remaining six Hudson’s Bay…
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China stops tariffs on some U.S. semiconductors
China appears to have rolled back the 125% tariffs on some imports from the U.S., a move that could mark the start of de-escalating the…
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Families demand action from Meta over children’s deaths linked to platform harm
“Meta profits, kids pay the price,” was the message delivered by dozens of grieving families at the doors of Meta’s Manhattan office on…
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How Startups Use Internal Tokens to Motivate Teams
Startups thrive on passion, hustle, and a shared mission. But keeping teams aligned, energised, and motivated, especially when funds are…
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Why Don’t You Get Married in a Castle in Sweden, Said the Father of the Bride!
White and blue. Katharine and Marcus welcomed their loved ones to Sweden with an extravagant soirée that truly celebrated their Swedish…
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Plus Size Work Clothes: 12 Stylish Looks
Recently, we shared tips for plus size work clothes with you, an overview of what to wear to work. So, as promised and much requested,…
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Tariff Uncertainty and Recession Fears Fuel the ‘No Buy’ Movement
With many Americans concerned that President Trump’s tariffs will make most products more expensive and possibly tip the United States…
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Emma Raducanu out of Madrid Open after loss to Marta Kostyuk
Raducanu took a "physical and mental" break after reaching the Miami Open quarter-finals last month and the opening round in Madrid on…
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Trader Joe’s new store openings: Updated list of locations that are expected to open soon
This year has so far been a pretty brutal one when it comes to store closures. Hundreds of retail stores have already shuttered due to…
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Marks & Spencer stops online orders following cyber attack
Marks & Spencer (M&S) says it has stopped taking online orders as the company struggles to recover from a cyber attack. Customers began…
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Elizabeth Murphy Burns, Trailblazing Broadcast TV Exec, Dies at 79
Elizabeth Murphy Burns, who served as president and CEO of family-owned broadcasting and media company Morgan Murphy Media for 43 years,…
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Google’s profits skyrocketed 50% in Q1, beating expectations
Google’s profits soared 50% in this year’s opening quarter, overcoming the competitive and legal threats that its internet empire is…