Aleezeh Hasan

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Aleezeh is a former PM fellow at Marketplace.

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This muralist took just about any position in building her career

Nov 25, 2024
Cindy Fletcher Holden would hang upside-down while painting on boats. Her work evolved to beautifying walls in homes and on public spaces.
As a sign painter, Fletcher Holden's signature was hanging upside-down to paint lettering on the side of boats. Now, she's a full-time muralist.
Courtesy Fletcher Holden

Neurodivergent actor juggles many roles, lives their passion

Nov 12, 2024
Eliana Marianes of Atlanta has 12 jobs, all related to acting. The creative life "brings out the best in me as a person and as an artist."
Eliana Marianes is an actor and artist based in Atlanta.
Courtesy Marianes

Poker bots have invaded online gambling

These robots are basically unbeatable, and they suck the fun — and the money — out of playing, says Kit Chellel of Bloomberg.
If you've ever played online poker, you've probably played against a bot and not known it, says Bloomberg's Kit Chellel.
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Why are there no female drivers in Formula One racing?

Sep 26, 2024
The high cost of participation and an institutional lack of investment in women are largely to blame, says The Washington Post's Glynn Hill.
Amna Al Qubaisi of the United Arab Emirates prepares to drive during an F1 Academy race in Singapore on Sunday. Formula One is trying to support women in the sport.
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Adults are cashing in on lemonade stands

Sep 5, 2024
The classic lemonade stand isn't just for kids anymore and young adults are taking advantage of this side hustle.

Stealth shopping — hiding purchases from spouses — is on the rise

Aug 6, 2024
As online shopping has become the norm, some people's spending habits have become stealth missions to keep from their partners.

Shrinking batteries unleash DIY vehicles onto streets of New York

Jul 24, 2024
Though the creative contraptions might help riders get around traffic jams, they also pose serious safety concerns.

Librarians aim for better e-book accessibility

Jun 20, 2024
While e-book rentals may be free for library patrons, public libraries are still on the hook for expensive digital licensing fees.

He assesses climate risk on the housing market, and he wants your attention

Jun 12, 2024
As people become more aware of living in vulnerable areas, home prices will gradually reflect that risk, says Tim Judge of Fannie Mae.