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After nearly four decades as the editor-in-chief of American Vogue, Anna Wintour is stepping down and seeking a replacement. Rather than a retirement announcement, Wintour’s shift, is part of a wider global restructuring of the company.

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President Trump announced a cease-fire between Iran and Israel on Monday evening, hours after Iran fired a missile barrage against the largest US-operated military base in the Middle East. 

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If you’ve ever walked up to a cashier or front desk and have been met with a silent stare, you’ve been a victim of the “Gen Z gaze.” This leaves customers feeling awkward or ignored.

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During the pandemic, leaders responded with empathy, flexibility, and understanding—making the “nice boss” the gold standard. Today, that’s shifting toward more direct, results-driven leadership.

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The Trump Organization said it will launch a mobile-phone service called Trump Mobile and plans to offer a US-built smartphone later this summer, looking to take on the likes of Apple and Samsung. 

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Updating the frugality code won’t fix Beijing’s fiscal issues, but it strengthens Xi Jinping’s control and image as an anti-corruption leader amid public economic hardship.

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Disney and Universal are suing AI image generator Midjourney for allegedly using their copyrighted characters without permission, marking Hollywood’s first major legal battle against generative AI.

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Anxiety from foreigners about travel to the US in 2025 is increasingly reflected in the numbers. Spending by international travelers to the United States is expected to be down $12.5 billion this year.

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We live in the golden age of grift. Most of us can’t go a day without at least one scammy text about an unpaid toll or a call from an unknown number with a shockingly human-like AI voice on the other side.

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The number of newborns in Japan is decreasing faster than projected, with the number of annual births falling to another record low last year, according to government data.

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