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Homer’s Economy Ran on Oxen, Wine and Trust

Homer’s Economy Ran on Oxen, Wine and Trust
Homer’s Economy Ran on Oxen, Wine and Trust
August 08, 2026  |  Economy

Odysseus had no Visa, no Venmo and no helpful fraud alert from Ithaca National Bank warning that a palace full of unfamiliar men was charging...

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The Robots Have Clocked in and Their Résumés Are Getting Weird
The Robots Have Clocked in and Their Résumés Are Getting Weird
August 01, 2026  |  Technology

At LaGuardia Airport, where travelers already negotiate with kiosks, scanners and charging stations, a headless, four-wheeled robot dog is now roaming Terminal B’s baggage claim...

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AI Is Coming for Your Job Title
AI Is Coming for Your Job Title
July 18, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence may or may not take your job, but it has already broken into the human resources department and vandalized the org chart. Get...

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The Weekender: Honey, I Shrunk the Unicorn
The Weekender: Honey, I Shrunk the Unicorn
July 11, 2026  |  Startups

The startup org chart used to look like a wedding seating plan: founders, engineers, sales, marketing, finance, legal, HR, three advisors no one could identify...

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The Weekender: The Star-Spangled Receipt
The Weekender: The Star-Spangled Receipt
July 04, 2026  |  Retail

Every July, America gathers around the grill, gazes at the sky and asks the same timeless question. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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The World Cup Has Become the World’s Largest Pop-Up Store
The World Cup Has Become the World’s Largest Pop-Up Store
June 27, 2026  |  The Weekender

The Super Bowl is a one-night luxury product; the Olympics is an infrastructure project with medals. The FIFA World Cup 2026 is a roaming retail...

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Pizza Needs a Turnaround. America Needs a Slice.
Pizza Needs a Turnaround. America Needs a Slice.
June 20, 2026  |  Retail

Pizza has entered its “It’s not you, it’s me” era, which is ridiculous because it is absolutely us. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Prime Day Is Now a Weather System
Prime Day Is Now a Weather System
June 13, 2026  |  Retail

Summer in the United States has acquired a new seasonal ritual. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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