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When will the new Georgia senators be sworn in? What to know after Democratic victories

The Georgia Senate election runoffs are over. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff are the projected victors. Here’s what happens next.

When will the new Georgia senators be sworn in? What to know after Democratic victories

When will we know the Georgia Senate runoff results? It’s complicated

Today is Election Day again in Georgia, as residents of the Peach State cast their ballots again for U.S. Senate candidates. Here’s what you need to know.

When will we know the Georgia Senate runoff results? It’s complicated

Update: You will be able to trade these three Chinese stocks at the NYSE after all

The New York Stock Exchange has changed its mind about booting three Chinese stocks due to an executive order by President Donald Trump.

Update: You will be able to trade these three Chinese stocks at the NYSE after all

Stimulus update: $600 checks begin arriving as Washington debates more relief

The latest round of COVID-19 checks should be hitting bank accounts this week—but an increase from $600 to $2,000 is looking unlikely after Republicans blocked efforts to provide more relief.

Stimulus update: $600 checks begin arriving as Washington debates more relief

New COVID-19 strain confirmed in the U.S.: Here’s what you need to know

The first case of a more contagious strain of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Colorado, a worrying development as coronavirus cases surge in hard-hit states.

New COVID-19 strain confirmed in the U.S.: Here’s what you need to know

Remember greeting cards? They’re making a COVID-19 comeback

From handmade to Hallmark, the greeting card industry is emerging as one of the big winners of a physically distant holiday season.

Remember greeting cards? They’re making a COVID-19 comeback

More trees! More decorations! Wounded by 2020, Americans are going big on Christmas cheer

It’s not just you. Consumers are spending more on holiday decorations this year as the COVID-19 pandemic forces millions to stay home.

More trees! More decorations! Wounded by 2020, Americans are going big on Christmas cheer

Fast Company Magazine

How Walmart+, Target Shipt, and Instacart Express stack up against Prime

In the COVID era, it’s all about delivery—and Target, Walmart, and others are coming for Amazon’s share of the market.

How Walmart+, Target Shipt, and Instacart Express stack up against Prime

Last-minute gift buyers: Add these 4 COVID-era shopping terms to your vocabulary

The COVID-19 pandemic has inspired a plethora of freshly coined words in all walks of life. Shopping is no exception.

Last-minute gift buyers: Add these 4 COVID-era shopping terms to your vocabulary

‘I can’t handle it anymore’: COVID fatigue is winning at the worst possible moment

An exclusive new Harris Poll conducted for Fast Company shows fatigue around COVID-19 is leading to less news consumption—and more risky behaviors.

‘I can’t handle it anymore’: COVID fatigue is winning at the worst possible moment

Never click on this kind of Zoom invite. You’ll thank us forever

Zoom phishing scams are the latest conduit for planting malware to steal identities, passwords, and financial information.

Never click on this kind of Zoom invite. You’ll thank us forever

These 10 regional words may go extinct. You probably won’t recognize a single one

Language-learning app Babbel has commissioned a list of 10 American words with foreign-language origins that are at risk for conversational extinction.

These 10 regional words may go extinct. You probably won’t recognize a single one

Can presidents pardon themselves? What is a preemptive pardon? Your questions (sort of) answered

Speculating about who President Donald Trump will pardon, and when, has become the hottest game since ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ revived chess in late October.

Can presidents pardon themselves? What is a preemptive pardon? Your questions (sort of) answered

Salesforce is buying Slack for close to $28 billion

Salesforce is buying the communications platform for $27.7 billion in cash and stock, the company announced this afternoon shortly after the markets closed.

Salesforce is buying Slack for close to $28 billion

Nasdaq wants more diverse corporate boards, and it’s asking the SEC for help

Nasdaq wants to require the boards of its companies to become more diverse—and has a plan to make that happen.

Nasdaq wants more diverse corporate boards, and it’s asking the SEC for help

As Americans avoid flying, airport shops face economic disaster

On what’s traditionally the busiest travel day of the year, a big drop in airport traffic has been especially hard for businesses that cater to the middle-class jet set.

As Americans avoid flying, airport shops face economic disaster

Recall alert: Don’t use this cookware for Thanksgiving dinner

Sunbeam is recalling more than 940,000 Crock-Pots sold in North America due to possible burn risks.

Recall alert: Don’t use this cookware for Thanksgiving dinner

The Dow has passed 30,000 for the first time ever

The Dow’s historic moment indicates increased confidence from investors, even though the measure’s rise doesn’t mean much for Main Street.

The Dow has passed 30,000 for the first time ever

Skipping Black Friday sales because of COVID-19 this year? You’re not alone

Only 14% of consumers say they’ll shop in a brick-and-mortar store for what was once the busiest shopping day of the year.

Skipping Black Friday sales because of COVID-19 this year? You’re not alone

Here’s how to ‘fleet’ with Twitter’s new disappearing tweet feature

Twitter is now catering to your commitment phobia.

Here’s how to ‘fleet’ with Twitter’s new disappearing tweet feature

Impact

Meet the Gen Z activists who helped win the Georgia Senate seats

6 trends that will reshape business purpose in 2021

This new delivery service cuts down on takeout waste by sending your food in reusable packaging

News

Extra unemployment benefits update: Here’s the latest on which states are paying and what to expect

If we can normalize even Trump’s coup, America is lost forever

Democracy is burning, but stock markets are on fire. Here’s why

Co.Design

The attempted coup at the Capitol needs to be brands’ wake-up call about funding online disinformation

How one Reuters photographer captured the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol

Washington, D.C., wasn’t designed for an insurrection

Work Life

This CEO believes it’s time to embrace idealogical diversity and AI can help

Is the quality of your hires the most important test of good leadership?

4 remote practices I’ve learned inspire creativity in my team