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Gen Z would rather take a chance on a new app than use 'embarrassing' Instagram if TikTok gets banned

businessinsider.com If TikTok is banned in the US, young people will need somewhere else to go. Xavier Lorenzo/Getty Images A potential TikTok ban in the US has creators worried about where…

Biden just signed a bill that could ban TikTok. His campaign plans to stay on the app anyway

apnews.com When President Joe Biden showed off his putting during a campaign stop at a public golf course in Michigan last month, the moment was captured on TikTok. Forced inside by a…

The rise of the 'tradwife'

cnbc.com If TikTok is any guide, more women are taking a traditional approach to romantic partnerships: Some say they are even opting out of the workforce entirely in favor of the…

Meet the typical new entrepreneur: A young woman living in the South who's doing it as a side hustle

aol.com None Many Americans have started a business in recent years. • None They're increasingly likely to be women, immigrants, and doing it as a side hustle. • None The newest…

A woman thought her tattoos were why she was rejected for a job, but experts say personality is far more important

businessinsider.com A woman in a business suit with face tattoos (stock photo). FG Trade/Getty Images A tattooed content creator sparked a debate about hiring biases after being rejected by…

When will TikTok be banned?

newsweek.com The Senate on Tuesday passed legislation that will force ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, to divest from the hugely popular video app that's used by some 170…

National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $34,585,528,182,775.46 as of 4/22/24

foxbusiness.com The U.S. national debt is climbing at a rapid pace and has shown no signs of slowing down, despite the growing criticism of massive levels of government spending. The…

While El Salvador is turning around its reputation for crime, its economy still struggles

marketplace.org This story was produced by our colleagues at the BBC. El Salvador used to be known as one the most dangerous place in the world because of high homicide rates and gang…

10 Big Ways to Shine for National Small Business Week (and 5 Things to Avoid)

entrepreneur.com Every year, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes time to honor America's top small businesses. As one of the country's 33 million small businesses, you are the…

Gen Z are more bullish on early retirement than millennials

aol.com Retirement may be a long way away for Gen Z and millennials, but they’re already ambitiously planning the seven-figure sum they’ll need to be able to kick their feet up and…

Gen Z are more bullish on early retirement than millennials, with 14% planning for an escape between 40 and 50

fortune.com Retirement may be a long way away for Gen Z and millennials, but they’re already ambitiously planning the seven-figure sum they’ll need to be able to kick their feet up and…

What if a TikTok ban becomes a Joe Biden ban

aol.com TikTok, the hit social media app, hasn’t had enough political clout to get its way in Congress. But it could become a surprise electoral liability for President Joe Biden,…

Woman's attempt to "summon" millennials with nostalgic sounds goes viral

newsweek.com There are certain sounds that every millennial will recognize and instantly be transported back to their childhoods as soon as they hear them. Among those is Alex Deam, 34,…

Why couples are choosing cohabitation over marriage

vox.com Naomi Elliott for Vox First comes love, then comes … moving in together. After about two years of dating, Matt Garville, 38, made some space in his closet for his…

Love, Hate or Fear It: TikTok Has Changed America

nytimes.com Has there ever been an app more American seeming than TikTok, with its messy democratic creativity, exhibitionism, utter lack of limits and vast variety of hustlers? And…

'Boomer' Parents Have Sweetest Reaction to Adult Daughter Sounding Stressed

newsweek.com A woman has shared footage to TikTok of the moment her elderly parents arrived on her doorstep, just 20 minutes after talking to her on the phone because they were worried…

Medical marijuana and recreational cannabis legal in these states on 4/20

axios.com Marijuana's informal 4/20 holiday is picking up steam with recreational pot legal for nearly half of the nation. Why it matters: More changes are rolling out and others are…

By 2054, there will be 422,000 Americans over age 100. That poses a financial challenge

cnbc.com The number of centenarians in the U.S. is poised to balloon in coming decades. That longevity poses a big financial challenge for households. By 2054, there will be an…

Millions of Americans have used medical marijuana. Is it covered by their FSAs?

aol.com Tomorrow marks an unofficial holiday celebrated by marijuana users across the U.S.: April 20, more commonly known as 4/20. Once a fringe substance, weed is now mainstream,…

SNAP payments to see radical changes under proposed rule

newsweek.com Major changes are on the way for SNAP benefit recipients under a proposed rule that will soon impact all 50 U.S. states. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and…

TikTok Is Talking to UMG Again, But Washington May Hold The Keys to Its Future

billboard.com TikTok has returned to the bargaining table with Universal Music Group (UMG), but a fast-tracked Congressional bill that could result in the platform being sold, or, as a…

Meet the CEO who makes your dog-food delivery feel like visiting a Disney resort

fortune.com There is conflicting evidence about the gravity of the pandemic puppy boom when it appeared as if nearly everyone had adopted a dog as a lockdown companion. The American…

Single woman celebrates all friends' milestones

newsweek.com They may not have weddings or baby showers, but single people deserve celebrations too. A TikTok video, posted by @lilliebernie, has gone viral for revealing the adorable…

Baby's face lights up upon seeing dad returning home from work: "Pure joy"

newsweek.com A first-time mom has captured the heartwarming moment her baby son saw his dad returning home from a busy day at work. Every weekday evening at around six o'clock, something…

Smart gun will put fingerprint, facial recognition technology to work

aol.com A smart gun developed by Biofire will soon start shipping to customers that pre-ordered the firearm. The Biofire Smart Gun features built-in fingerprint and infrared facial…

British unions want new law to stop firms from using AI to spot facial expressions and tone of voice as part of hiring decisions

aol.com Britain’s biggest trade union group warns the U.K. is losing a “race against time” to regulate AI before firms use the technology to make biased hires based on facial…

Unions want to stop firms using AI to spot facial expressions for hiring decisions

fortune.com Britain’s biggest trade union group warns the U.K. is losing a “race against time” to regulate AI before firms use the technology to make biased hires based on facial…

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in U.S. more likely to believe in climate change, AP-NORC poll says

pbs.org Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the United States are more likely than the overall adult population to believe in human-caused climate change,…

Gen Z man cannot cope with unconventional way his mom uses iPad

newsweek.com Technology can be difficult for older generations to figure out—but some make it more complicated than it has to be. A video posted by @vegan_toblerone has gone viral on…

Donald Trump leads Joe Biden among Hispanic voters in "surprising" poll

newsweek.com Donald Trump leads Joe Biden among Hispanic voters in Texas ahead of the presidential election in November, according to a new poll. The survey, conducted by the Texas…

America's facing a retirement disaster. There's a better way

finance.yahoo.com None US retirement plans, by contrast, depend on employee contributions to accounts like 401(k)s. • None If the US adopted Australia's retirement model, it could impact wage…

How men and women are dividing on politics

newsweek.com The gender divide in American politics is widening, according to an exclusive poll for Newsweek that found men are increasingly embracing a more conservative ideology while…

Why the CEO of this pen company is betting big on tattoos

chicagotribune.com At a time when the business world is fixated on digital transformation and automation, how does a modern CEO lead a 75-year-old company best known for decidedly analog…

High Hopes: Could 4/20 Light Up a Cannabis Stock Rally?

investorplace.com With April 20 approaching (a notable cannabis celebration indeed), thoughts may turn to investing in marijuana stocks. However, beyond the symbolic date, imminent catalysts…

Reality of millennial teaching both Gen Z and Boomers how to use technology

newsweek.com We've all had to help out a colleague at some point, whether that's with a stubborn printer, or showing them how to unmute during a work call. But spare a thought for Rachel…

How Black women get their political news matters for this election

niemanlab.org In 1892, Ida B. Wells began editing the Memphis Free Speech, and used the newspaper to crusade against lynching. Her motto “Truth is mighty and will prevail” lives on in…

These Are the 6 Personality Traits That Set Women Leaders Apart

entrepreneur.com I have the honor of working with many thriving women entrepreneurs. Here's what I've noticed about their leadership styles. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors…

How to Leverage Business Awards to Foster Innovation, Build Your Brand and Retain Top Talent

entrepreneur.com Awards validate a company's efforts in innovation and corporate responsibility but also enhance its reputation, attract talent and open doors to new partnerships and…

More people are working well past retirement age. It’s not easy

cnn.com Hope Murray retired in 2013 after a 50-year career that ranged from game show producer to Hollywood party planner to casino executive. She settled into a life of golf, game…

Vera Wang is turning 75 this year. She has no plans to retire

aol.com None Vera Wang is turning 75 and plans to continue working. • None The fashion designer told People that she wants to keep "prodding on" because she still enjoys creating. •…

Why employers should (and have to) hire older workers

finance.yahoo.com When is someone too old to work or too old to get hired? According to many employers, 62 is the cutoff for working, and 58 for hiring. It begs the question: What planet are…

Pew report pokes a hole in the narrative about Trump-loving Black voters

msnbc.com A new report from the Pew Research Center pokes a hole in the oft-repeated claim that a historic racial realignment is occurring within American politics, with nonwhite…

How dad unintentionally taught daughter not to fear the "company execs"

newsweek.com It's normal to feel nervous ahead of a meeting or an interview—especially if it's with one of the big bosses. But this viral video proves that company executives are just…

The ‘Oracle of Wall Street’ expands on why the ‘crisis of the American male’ will send home prices crashing 30%: Gaming, rampant loneliness, and not enough…

aol.com Meredith Whitney, the one-time “Oracle of Wall Street” who predicted the Great Financial Crisis, doesn’t mince her words. Young single men living at home and playing video…