04-03-20

A K-pop star's 'joke' and Visa's revamped Olympic PSAs—the best and worst moves of the week

JYJ star Kim Jae-joong couldn’t resist making the world’s worst April Fools’ joke during a pandemic, and Visa acted quickly to enlist athletes for a PSA after the Tokyo Olympics were postponed to 2021. Here are the biggest hit and misses of the week.

Latest Videos

3 comfortable pants to elevate your fall wardrobe

Let's admit it—we've mostly been wearing sweatpants and pajamas during quarantine. But as fall approaches, here are some ideas to revive your wardrobe without sacrificing comfort.

3 comfortable pants to elevate your fall wardrobe

3 Female Founders share their lessons learned six months into the crisis

GoldieBlox CEO Debbie Sterling, Black Girls Code CEO Kimberly Bryant and Landit CEO Lisa Skeete Tatum discuss how their businesses pivoted post-COVID and how they are re-thinking the way they work.

3 Female Founders share their lessons learned six months into the crisis

3 ways to manage your time better

Workers get interrupted an average of every three minutes and five seconds, but it takes up to 23 minutes and 15 seconds to get back on task. Here’s how to get a handle on your time management.

3 ways to manage your time better

Paul Rudd and Governor Cuomo get 'lit' for face masks and Facebook's fake news fail—this week’s brand hit and miss

Facebook becomes a super-spreader for health misinformation, and New York State releases a PSA for the kids with ‘certified young person’ Paul Rudd.

Disney deals with ‘Mulan’ scandal, and Colin Kaepernick gets back in the game—brand hit and miss of the week

Disney faces swift backlash for ignoring the cultural genocide of the Uighur people in China, and Colin Kaepernick is a free agent again in ‘Madden NFL 21,’ the latest video game by EA Sports.

This grand master started a chess revolution on Twitch

Chess, one of humanity's oldest games, has found a new, dedicated fan base on Twitch, thanks to grand master Hikaru Nakamura's popularity.

This grand master started a chess revolution on Twitch

3 new things to try during quarantine

From creating beautiful family photo albums to creative Zoom classes, senior writer Liz Segran recommends three fun activities to keep you busy.

3 new things to try during quarantine

McDonald’s $1 billion lawsuit and Ben & Jerry’s antiprejudice podcast: This week’s brand hit and miss

McDonald’s gets sued for discriminating against Black franchisees, and Ben & Jerry’s adds to its activism with a new podcast about racism in America.

How teachers would redesign Zoom for the classroom

With most teachers using Zoom as their new virtual classroom, many are finding the platform flawed. Senior writer Liz Segran presents 5 ways teachers would redesign Zoom for the classroom.

How teachers would redesign Zoom for the classroom

Will schools be able to reopen safely?

Over the next few weeks, schools around the country will reopen their doors to students. But it’s still not clear what it will take to keep them safe and to avoid another shutdown.

Will schools be able to reopen safely?

Impact

You’re generating so much waste with your food deliveries. What if it came in reusable containers instead?

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A new generation of younger poll workers is stepping up to protect the elderly from COVID-19

News

Reports: Trump to nominate Amy Coney Barrett to fill vacant Supreme Court seat

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Got 3D milk? These adorable printed dairy products will satisfy your creamiest cravings

Co.Design

This extraordinary AI has stunned computer scientists with its writing ability

The U.S. should steal France’s excellent COVID map

Why RuPaul’s music is the fuel that keeps ‘Drag Race’ running

Work Life

Kind Snacks founder: Success in a tough economy requires balance, not brawn

Why tomorrow’s wellness programs will leave out the ‘tough love’ approach

5 reasons you need to get out of your comfort zone