Companies are struggling to teach employees how to do their jobs
HR professionals, managers, and frontline employees all agree that the quality of on-the-job training has declined.
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Leaving Los Angeles: Why the film industry is ditching Hollywood
The share of productions being shot in Los Angeles is on the decline. That's allowing entertainment workers to move across the country.
Builders have 108,000 unsold homes. Good luck trying to buy one.
Builders have too many new homes on their hands. But before they slash prices, they have another option: sell to investors in the rental market.
Polymarket predicted Trump's win. Now comes the hard part.
Polymarket and Kalshi were big winners of the election. But can they maintain their momentum until 2028?
Only children are everywhere now — and they might just save America
In an America that is more divided than ever, the coming reign of the only child might just be what brings us back together.
The future of the internet looks a lot like Reddit
Reddit's ability to ensure more human conversation has broadened its appeal and helped it become a place for people not steeped in online culture.
Gen Z is obsessed with manifesting their way to riches and romance
On TikTok, Zoomers are turning to a higher power to guide them through uncertainty.
Millennials are raising pets instead of kids. It's not going well for the pets.
Birth rates are declining, and millennials own more pets than any other age group. But experts say treating animals like kids isn't good for them.
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'Trump is going to win': Latino voters explain why they're moving to the right
A visit to the Texas border reveals why Latino voters supported the Republican candidate for president for the first time in 132 years.
'I just can't': Why so many consumers are sick and tired of online shopping
It's not just you. 74% of shoppers say they've abandoned their online shopping cart because they were too overwhelmed by all the options.
AI chatbots are the new priests
I went to confession with an Episcopalian chatbot. It wasn't very helpful.
America has a shoplifting epidemic. The thieves aren't who you think.
Suburban shoppers like the "Parmesan Bandit" are pilfering everything from tape measures to blocks of cheese.
Twitter and TikTok users' election projections are completely warped. Here's why.
Social media users are deploying a classic defense mechanism for their election anxiety.
Realtors are fighting over hidden listings. Their battle could make it harder to find a home.
Real estate's power players are engaged in a bitter standoff over who exactly gets to see the millions of homes listed for sale in the US each year.
A new study reveals the unpopular opinions Americans won't say out loud
Trump and Harris voters are lying to their friends about what they really believe.
Millennials are turning 40 — and it's freaking them out
Millennials, a generation defined by their youth, are no longer young. That's causing many of them to reevaluate their lives.
LinkedIn wants you to apply to fewer jobs. It could actually help your career.
LinkedIn thinks it has the solution to our hiring crisis
Gen Z's latest obsession: smelling good
The luxury fragrance industry is booming thanks to TikTok and teen boys.
Turns out no one can compete with Elon Musk's Twitter
When Elon Musk took over two years ago, Twitter was pronounced dead. Many challengers assembled. Here's what they learned.
Nearly half of Americans don't want a promotion
Getting ahead was once a cornerstone of the American Dream. Now, many professionals are stepping off the corporate ladder.
Andrew Webber's forever war
Why Andrew Webber — a successful attorney, decorated vet, and a father to two little girls — committed his life to a foreign war.
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America dodged a recession. Now there's one last pitfall to avoid.
Recession fears are fading and the job market is looking stronger. That's great news for average Americans and the stock market.
Millennials are hoarding cash. That could hurt them in the long run.
By holding on to their money instead of investing, millennials are making a massive financial mistake.
A Michelin star might kill your favorite restaurant
New research shows restaurants that won major awards like a Michelin star were more likely to close due to the pressure of high demand.
The solution to soaring home prices: weirder homes
From quirky designs to odd floor plans, these outside-the-box homebuilding ideas could bring down real-estate prices.
A new study reveals the hidden cost of high prices
It turns out that inflation's deepest impact isn't financial — it's emotional.
The end of convenience: What the downfall of Walgreens means for America
Chain pharmacies are flashing warning signs and shuttering stores. 7-Eleven is axing locations. The age of convenience is over.
America is entering a new 'economic supercycle'
The US economy is entering a bold new era that economists say will feature more inflation, more growth, and more chaos.
How we crunched the numbers
How we crunched the numbers for our story about what cars America drives.
The United States of Automobiles
We created an interactive road map of what America drives. Find out where your car is most popular — and which rides your neighbors love most.
The monochroming of America's cars
Cars used to come in a riot of colors. So how did they all end up so dull?
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Take a look at the cars your neighbors love most
From Subarus in Vermont to Dodge Rams in Montana, what we drive is shaped by where we live. See which cars are most popular in your area.
America's most Democratic and Republican cars, ranked
What does our choice of vehicle reveal about our politics? See where your ride ranks on the spectrum of liberal to conservative.
It's harder than ever to cancel a subscription — but there's hope on the horizon
Companies are using shadowy sign-up tactics and difficult cancelation processes to keep Americans trapped in subscriptions.
Welcome to America's hottest comedy club: LinkedIn
'I've been watching porn at work for 20 years.' Meet the standup comedians satirizing your boss on the professional networking platform.
Gen Z is suddenly in love with secondhand iPhones
The market for refurbished phones is taking off. That should make Apple scared.
Revenge of the cat ladies: how single women could cost Trump the election
Unmarried women make up a whopping 25% of the electorate. That's bad news for Donald Trump.
We're about to enter the Digital Dark Ages
From Gawker to the Cartoon Network, online archives are vanishing — and they're taking our cultural history with them.
'This is the last opportunity for us to wake up': A leading economist warns we're headed for an AI-driven cataclysm
How Daron Acemoglu, one of the world's most respected experts on the economic effects of technology, learned to start worrying and fear AI.
Gen Z's new status symbol: super-expensive snacks
Inflation is no match for Gen Z's love of little treats. A $19 Erewhon smoothie or a $45 tin of potato chips are the new status symbols.
The professor made porn. His firing may shape the future of free speech.
Joe Gow was fired for making videos like "Juicy Anniversary" and "Vacation Sex" with his wife. Now he plans to take the university to court.
My homeowner nightmare
I finally caved and got solar panels. It turned out to be a huge mistake.
Boomers had Jobs. Millennials had Zuck. Where are Gen Z's tech founders?
Silicon Valley has long been obsessed with young, disruptive founders. But Gen Z is less sure about moving fast and breaking things.
The turning point for America's real estate market is finally here
The housing market's Ice Age is finally thawing, with buyers and sellers showing signs that they're ready to get moving again.
Meet the 'medical tourists' who are going abroad for their MRIs and ultrasounds
Americans are saving thousands of dollars by leaving the country for their health screenings and medical tests.
Boomers spent their lives accumulating stuff. Now their kids are stuck with it.
Baby boomers filled their homes with possessions. Their children are struggling to figure out what to keep — and where to put it all.
America is getting hammered on the 'healthy' alternative to beer
Alcohol in a can was supposed to be a healthier, lighter alternative to beer. Nowadays, it's just getting Americans even drunker.
Dating apps helped me find love. Now they've turned into a total scam.
When I joined Match in 2007, it saved my life. Today, Tinder, Hinge, and other apps are exhausting, expensive, and manipulative.
Gen Z's new side hustle: getting rich off Airbnb
On TikTok and Instagram, Airbnb superhosts brag about subletting their rentals — and making millions in the process.
Credit card companies are ripping you off like never before
Sky-high credit card interest rates are making it hard for many Americans to pay off their growing debt piles.