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‘New World’ mania: Why people are queuing up by the thousands to play Amazon’s hit online game

A new swashbuckling adventure game, set in the magical land of Aeternum, looks like a redemption for Amazon Game Studios after an embarrassing flop.

‘New World’ mania: Why people are queuing up by the thousands to play Amazon’s hit online game

The mail is getting slower this week: Here’s why and what it means for your deliveries

Expect longer delivery times for some letters, envelopes, and postcards. Oh, and package delivery is getting more expensive for a bit.

The mail is getting slower this week: Here’s why and what it means for your deliveries

‘Hey, Disney!’ Amazon rolls out new voice assistant for Orlando resorts and Echo devices

“Immersive storytelling” from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars? Listen out for it on your next trip to Disney World.

‘Hey, Disney!’ Amazon rolls out new voice assistant for Orlando resorts and Echo devices

Fear of delta variant surges, hospitalizations, and death drove more people to get vaccinated

The United States has struggled to lift flattened inoculation rates in recent months, but efforts may have been buoyed by a wave of delta infections.

Fear of delta variant surges, hospitalizations, and death drove more people to get vaccinated

Why UPS CEO Carol Tomé is not worried about competing with Amazon

You could think of Amazon as UPS’s classic frenemy.

Why UPS CEO Carol Tomé is not worried about competing with Amazon

National Inventors Hall of Fame will induct two Black women for the first time in history

Ophthalmologist Dr. Patricia Bath and computer engineer Marian Croak will join the likes of Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, and Steve Jobs.

National Inventors Hall of Fame will induct two Black women for the first time in history

Who will replace Angela Merkel? One of the most powerful women in world politics is stepping down

Germans go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new Bundestag, or parliament, in a vote that will have implications throughout Europe and the world.

Who will replace Angela Merkel? One of the most powerful women in world politics is stepping down

EV company Workhorse Group feels more pain on recall news, worries of van safety

More bad news for the embattled automaker.

EV company Workhorse Group feels more pain on recall news, worries of van safety

Anxiety researchers have a high-tech way to help you conquer your fear of spiders

They’re using the gamification of therapy to beat arachnophobia.

Anxiety researchers have a high-tech way to help you conquer your fear of spiders

Starbucks rival rising: Dutch Bros stock price gets a jolt on the NYSE after IPO

The pricing values the Dutch Bros coffee chain at $3.8 billion, making it Oregon’s seventh-largest company.

Starbucks rival rising: Dutch Bros stock price gets a jolt on the NYSE after IPO

IRS child tax credit September payment: When is my check coming and how do I track it?

It’s that time of month again.

IRS child tax credit September payment: When is my check coming and how do I track it?

The upside of our turbulent year: More Americans learned the basics of government

A new study from the University of Pennsylvania reveals that Americans are now more well-versed in civics but still lack a firm grasp on the specifics.

The upside of our turbulent year: More Americans learned the basics of government

Crocs shoes are going bio-based

The brand is remaking its footwear with a material extracted from renewable resources and waste products, set to debut across all its styles in 2022.

Crocs shoes are going bio-based

Japan could elect its first female prime minister after Yoshihide Suga steps down

Sanae Takaichi could become the first female Japanese prime minister, although she’s unlikely to run a progressive administration.

Japan could elect its first female prime minister after Yoshihide Suga steps down

Looking for your dream job? These careers are the happiest in America

According to a new survey, only 7% of Americans are in their dream job. Is it any wonder why we’re having a Great Resignation?

Looking for your dream job? These careers are the happiest in America

Impulse warfare: ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ companies are battling for a spot in your wallet

A flurry of dealmaking has shaped a new competitive landscape centered on flexible payment options.

Impulse warfare: ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ companies are battling for a spot in your wallet

Furious Coinbase users report access problems as bitcoin and other crypto prices plummet

Many users complained of being blocked from buying the dip.

Furious Coinbase users report access problems as bitcoin and other crypto prices plummet

From Walmart to Fatburger, here’s where you can find Impossible Foods’s new chicken nuggets

The fast-food staple is getting the gourmet treatment, debuting first on the menus of high-end restaurants.

From Walmart to Fatburger, here’s where you can find Impossible Foods’s new chicken nuggets

How to help abortion rights activists in Texas: 8 things you can do right now

On Wednesday, millions of women suddenly lost the right to choose, as well as access to safe abortion facilities.

How to help abortion rights activists in Texas: 8 things you can do right now

Left-handed vs. right-handed face-off: Dog edition

This study might give you paws.

Left-handed vs. right-handed face-off: Dog edition

Impact

Mitigating extreme heat on the job isn’t enough to protect workers

Why coffee prices are skyrocketing

Energy Star won’t recommend any gas appliances on its next ‘most efficient’ list

News

5 reasons to get excited for the new season of ‘SNL’ this weekend

Thanks to remote work, Silicon Valley is now ‘a concept that can touch more people’

Have a creative idea? Reid Hoffman and June Cohen say get used to hearing no

Co.Design

Design history has conveniently excluded women. That’s finally changing

The $1 trillion infrastructure bill is historic legislation. It could also lead to historic fraud

See the DreamCube, the immersive spectacle that’s like walking into a video game

Work Life

Leaders are thinking about hybrid work in a one-dimensional way. This is a better approach

Why Bill Gates gave away 4 million copies of this book to future leaders

This is how to close the gender financing gap