David Lidsky

Going dry (or dry-ish) this January? These new no- and low-alcohol spirits will keep things interesting

I tried a bevy of nonalcoholic and low-alcohol drinks, from apertifs and bourbons to mushroom-infused tonics. These were my favorites.

Going dry (or dry-ish) this January? These new no- and low-alcohol spirits will keep things interesting

Here’s what the U.S. Capitol looked like when protesters wanted healthcare and equality

The Capitol Police had a decidedly different approach to previous protesters.

Here’s what the U.S. Capitol looked like when protesters wanted healthcare and equality

Why every company needs to share its mission in 2021

Ghost lights, hope, and the need for turning our meticulously manicured missions into mountain-moving movements.

Why every company needs to share its mission in 2021

Biden won. It’s time for brands to double down on activism

Companies have no excuse not to enter the fight.

We live in Sleepy Hollow, and we refuse to let COVID-19 ruin Halloween

Halloween has become the most important holiday of 2020.

We live in Sleepy Hollow, and we refuse to let COVID-19 ruin Halloween

Pay $150 for an artist’s Magic 8-Ball? For the new Mattel Creations, ‘it is certain.’

The venerable toymaker is going to direct to consumer, with a new e-commerce and content site using its classic toys as an artistic canvas.

Pay $150 for an artist’s Magic 8-Ball? For the new Mattel Creations, ‘it is certain.’

What Facebook users need to know about the company’s end-to-end encryption plans

It’s definitely complicated, but here’s why Facebook is pursuing it, how it benefits you, why it’s risky, and why it matters.

What Facebook users need to know about the company’s end-to-end encryption plans

Answers to the 5 most-asked questions about Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies

The deadline is approaching to submit your company for consideration for the definitive ranking of innovation in business. Here’s a helpful guide.

Answers to the 5 most-asked questions about Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies

How a physicist and a robotics engineer created ‘Elinor Wonders Why’ to teach young kids science

This clever PBS Kids series brings biomimicry to children in a way that makes it understandable and encourages their curiosity.

How a physicist and a robotics engineer created ‘Elinor Wonders Why’ to teach young kids science

‘The World Series of Spades’ on Facebook Watch converts the heated, joyous card game into shareable video

The new Facebook Watch series introduces what it’s like to play the popular card game in the Black community. It’s sure to spark conversation.

‘The World Series of Spades’ on Facebook Watch converts the heated, joyous card game into shareable video

The fans guide to the Monica and Brandy Verzuz “The Boy is Mine” battle

The ’90s pop princesses face off in what their fans hope is a show of unity.

The fans guide to the Monica and Brandy Verzuz “The Boy is Mine” battle

Netflix’s ‘Emily’s Wonder Lab’ helps parents amid back-to-school panic

The experiment-driven, sprightly series will give homeschooling parents exactly what they need to keep their kids engaged for a science lesson.

Netflix’s ‘Emily’s Wonder Lab’ helps parents amid back-to-school panic

Loving ‘Lovecraft Country’? 7 underrated movies featuring Black horror you need to see

Now is the time to enjoy some catharsis and revel in horror from the Black perspective.

Loving ‘Lovecraft Country’? 7 underrated movies featuring Black horror you need to see

Selena Gomez’s ‘Selena + Chef’ is the quarantine comedy you’ve been dying for

The singer-actor-influencer brings all of her skills and charm to making a surprisingly winning comedy cooking show.

Selena Gomez’s ‘Selena + Chef’ is the quarantine comedy you’ve been dying for

Kamala Harris is Biden’s VP nominee, so naturally, the ‘Nasty Woman’ meme is back

It didn’t take long for Trump to start insulting Harris, busting out some typically juvenile name-calling—which is recycled from 2016.

Kamala Harris is Biden’s VP nominee, so naturally, the ‘Nasty Woman’ meme is back

A shout-out to what should be Hip-Hop Appreciation Day on its 47th birthday

The musical innovation and the culture around it catalyzed at a block party on August 11, 1973, and people are ready to party.

A shout-out to what should be Hip-Hop Appreciation Day on its 47th birthday

Why every brand now needs to behave like a health and wellness brand

If you want your brand to succeed in a post COVID-19 economy, there’s a proven playbook to follow.

Sports and gaming are melding into one—and it’s the future

The athletic world and the virtual realm are playing by a new set of rules.

Sports and gaming are melding into one—and it’s the future

7 films to watch for a Netflix and Nollywood weekend

The charms of the Nigerian film industry await to liven up your viewing queue.

7 films to watch for a Netflix and Nollywood weekend

How Jasmine Jordan is elevating women’s sneakerhead culture

The daughter of the GOAT is making her mark on the Jordan brand.

How Jasmine Jordan is elevating women’s sneakerhead culture

Impact

This helpful little Volkswagen robot will roll up and charge your electric car

Why Ikea just bought an 11,000-acre forest in Georgia

How many people need to be vaccinated before COVID-19 transmission starts to drop?

News

How newspapers across the country reacted to Trump’s historic second impeachment

Staying in Texas. Fleeing New York. Here’s how and where people are moving during COVID-19

Tech IPOs are still popping in 2021 as Affirm stock surges 80% in market debut

Co.Design

Taco Bell is secretly a haven for vegetarians—and it’s adding even more meatless options

Why Proctor & Gamble is planning for a world with less water

The U.S. Capitol is a symbol of democracy. But it’s full of Confederate statues

Work Life

How to effectively give feedback to your boss

How Glow Recipe’s co-CEOs turned skincare into entertainment

There’s a dark side to looking on the bright side. Here’s a healthier antidote