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Kids feel "trapped" and confused by social media’s microtrend machine

Mar 20, 2025
Teens know social media and fast fashion work together to feed them trends, but find it hard to step away, says NYT writer Callie Holtermann.
"I think the consumption aspect of trends is really heavy on the minds of a lot of young people right now," says Callie Holtermann of The New York Times.
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Taking a soccer shoe from design to the pitch

Mar 4, 2025
Ben Chehebar is trying to challenge industry giants like Nike and Adidas with his soccer brand Eleven. But bringing a design to life has been full of trial and error.
The first wearable sample Eleven turf soccer shoe.
Courtesy Ben Chehebar

Soybean research program, a “win-win-win,” is a victim of USAID cuts

Mar 3, 2025
The Soybean Innovation Lab addressed poverty in sub-Saharan Africa, but it was also “a huge opportunity” for U.S. growers, says Peter Goldsmith of the University of Illinois.
Transitioning other countries over to soybeans as a primary source of oil is good for American farmers and international trade.
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Americans are turning to social media for financial advice

Feb 12, 2025
Traditionally, Americans have relied on certified financial advisors for investment advice. But social media has given rise to free advice from financial influencers.
Unlike professional financial advisors, financial influencers aren't necessarily accredited to give advice.
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Same-game parlays are a cash cow for gambling companies

Feb 7, 2025
Same-game parlays are growing in popularity among casual sports bettors. The payouts are bigger, but odds are longer, so sports books are happy to take the bet.
Flutter Entertainment, parent company of FanDuel, raised revenue expectations from $40 billion to $63 billion by 2030.
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This couple took living on the water to a whole new level

Feb 5, 2025
In 2021, Sarah and Brandon Jones moved to a floating cabin on Lake Fontana in western North Carolina. Even after renovations, living on the water was cheaper than land.
Since buying their first floating cabin in 2021, Brandon and Sarah Jones have bought, renovated and sold two more floating cabins.
Courtesy Sarah Jones

This 24-hour diner helps New Yorkers make it through the night

Jan 23, 2025
24-hour diners have been disappearing in New York. Reporter Priya Krishna worked the graveyard shift at one that reopened and found it very lively.
Kellogg's Diner closed during the pandemic and reopened. New York Times reporter Priya Krishna stayed awake to sample the atmosphere and the food.
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The Tetris of words: naming a pharmaceutical

Jan 2, 2025
Behind every name for a business, product or prescription drug is someone writing hundreds of possible names. Lieba Golden-Koulendros has made a career out it.
"There may be regulatory requirements that you have to encode the name of the generic into the pharmaceutical name," said Lieba Golden-Koulendros.
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Women's wealth is growing, and wealth managers are adjusting

Bloomberg's Claire Ballentine reports that women tend to be conservative, thoughtful investors and donate more to charity than men.
Many more women are in the stock market now than just a few years ago, according to Fidelity.
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What happens to your small business after counterfeiters copy your product?

Deborah Holtschlag, owner of Plant Traps, says she "managed to take back control of the brand" after suing hundreds of sellers.
"We are now experts" at fighting counterfeits, said Deborah Holtschlag, owner of Plant Traps. Above, a screenshot from the (authentic) Plant Traps website.
Plant Traps