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Turning trash into treasure: London Design Biennale features gorgeous pieces made from waste

Designers responded to a catastrophic year with idealistic products for the future.

Turning trash into treasure: London Design Biennale features gorgeous pieces made from waste

These seven boots can handle rain, sleet, and snow without sacrificing style

Conquer snowy streets and sidewalks with these smart and stylish winter boots—some deeply discounted right now—from Everlane, Sorel, M. Gemi, and Allbirds.

These seven boots can handle rain, sleet, and snow without sacrificing style

Smart talking points: What happens next with President Trump’s impeachment?

A lot happened this week. We’ll catch you up on Trump’s historic second impeachment and where things go from here.

Smart talking points: What happens next with President Trump’s impeachment?

Samsung’s new earbuds have one feature that everyone should steal

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro can automatically let in outside sound when you start talking. Apple, are you paying attention?

Samsung’s new earbuds have one feature that everyone should steal

It’s not your imagination: Wealthy people really do practice more social distancing

Economists studied 6,000 people across six countries, and found that peak social distancers have individual incomes around $230,000 a year.

It’s not your imagination: Wealthy people really do practice more social distancing

Why equitable workplaces depend on your team’s makeup (not just outstanding hires)

Instead of focusing on finding the next “rockstar” in your organization, put your emphasis on cultivating a strong, equitable team.

Why equitable workplaces depend on your team’s makeup (not just outstanding hires)

In London, an experimental building houses two very different types of tenants

An 89-unit apartment complex in Hackney has an unlikely tenant on the ground floor—a noisy elementary school.

In London, an experimental building houses two very different types of tenants

5 strategies to smoothly handle a workplace confrontation

The act of confronting someone can be awkward and stressful. Here are a few strategies to skillfully approach the encounter.

5 strategies to smoothly handle a workplace confrontation

An artificial intelligence scholar urges technologists to embrace humility

Stanford professor Fei-Fei Li says a culture of transparency, openness, and respect will lead to breakthroughs that help society.

An artificial intelligence scholar urges technologists to embrace humility

IRS stimulus checks: Painfully slow mailed-out payments frustrate many Americans

As early as January 6, the IRS Get My Payment tool began telling some users that their stimulus payments were scheduled to be mailed out.

IRS stimulus checks: Painfully slow mailed-out payments frustrate many Americans

Impact

The simple reason West Virginia leads the nation in vaccinating nursing home residents

People with disabilities have been disproportionately affected by the economic impact of COVID-19

Paris is turning its iconic street into pedestrian gardens

News

Troubling study reveals how minor workplace slights can trigger suicidal thoughts in depressed people

Actually, Americans are feeling better than you think this winter

Bumble files to go public

Co.Design

Turning trash into treasure: London Design Biennale features gorgeous pieces made from waste

In London, an experimental building houses two very different types of tenants

Architecture criticism matters more than ever, according to a critic bullied by Trump

Work Life

Why you’re feeling unmotivated and how to deal with it

Director Emerald Fennell explains why ‘Promising Young Woman’ doesn’t end how you’d expect

7 tips for starting a successful side hustle