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The world’s leading technology brand is looking for creative artists worldwide

OPPO’s Emerging Artists Project, OPPO Renovators, rewards innovative ideas that underscore the brand’s mission of “Technology for Mankind, Kindness for the World.” Here’s how to apply.

Everytown is starting to fund lawsuits designed to curb gun violence

Litigation may prove an alternative route to accountability for the “reckless actors” of the gun industry, as chances for federal legislation continue to stall.

Everytown is starting to fund lawsuits designed to curb gun violence

Need to stock up on masks? Uniqlo’s best-selling AIRism face mask is a Fast Company favorite

This Fast Company editor favorite is breathable, washable, form-fitting—and great for kids, too.

Need to stock up on masks? Uniqlo’s best-selling AIRism face mask is a Fast Company favorite

Why U.K. bus stops suddenly smell like roses and cucumber

Hendrick’s turned a smelly piece of infrastructure into an aromatic ad for its gin.

Why U.K. bus stops suddenly smell like roses and cucumber

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Why advertisers are all in on podcasts

Ashley Flowers of Crime Junkie explains how the power of personality can yield big opportunities for sponsors—and more ways to interact with audiences

Why advertisers are all in on podcasts

3 must-have soft skills for the hybrid workplace

The World Economic Forum says these capabilities will rise in importance in the coming years.

3 must-have soft skills for the hybrid workplace

“Make your mess beautiful”: How to navigate the chaotic world of startups

Domonique Fines, co-founder of When Founder Met Funder and a Y Combinator alum, offers advice to female and underrepresented founders.

“Make your mess beautiful”: How to navigate the chaotic world of startups

IRS unemployment refund update: Timeline for next round, direct deposit, mailed paper checks

Did you get a surprise tax refund this week? The Internal Revenue Service says it has sent 8.7 million payments related to 2020 unemployment compensation.

IRS unemployment refund update: Timeline for next round, direct deposit, mailed paper checks

How Walgreens and Walmart’s new banking ventures will shake up finance

Incumbent banks will have to innovate their digital and mobile strategies to compete with two of the country’s biggest retailers.

How Walgreens and Walmart’s new banking ventures will shake up finance

A 20-foot sea wall won’t save Miami, but these nature-inspired innovations just might

Coral reefs, mangroves, and breakwaters are a much better solution than a wall that protects only part of the city.

A 20-foot sea wall won’t save Miami, but these nature-inspired innovations just might

Impact

This urban planner created a new metric to find a city’s most frightening intersections

Are you in the global middle class?

Turning empty office buildings into housing could instantly transform post-COVID cities

News

Why are Amazon shares down 6% premarket? An easing pandemic

Crippling Tokyo heat could be the most formidable opponent for athletes at the Olympics

IRS unemployment refund update: Timeline for next round, direct deposit, mailed paper checks

Co.Design

3,600 microphones and counting: The ingenious ways the sound of the Olympics is created

The cardboard real estate boom is here

‘These are trash!’ Is Kyrie Irving’s rant about his Nike shoes the next step of athlete empowerment?

Work Life

9 tips and tools for effectively managing your hybrid meetings

Have a growing tally of resignations? It may be a good thing

The response to Simone Biles’ exit shows we still have a long way to go on mental health