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The economic case for saving human jobs

9 hours ago | fastcompany.com | Faisal Hoque

Few periods in modern history have been as unsettled and uncertain as the one that we are living through now. The established geopolitical order is facing its greatest challenges in decades, with a land war in Europe entering its third year and shifting power dynamics upending what were once settled relationships across the globe.
The subreddit r/AITA is headed for the small screen

1 day ago | fastcompany.com | Eve Upton-Clark

The infamous "Am I The A**hole?" subreddit is making its way to the small screen. Hosted by Jimmy Carr, the new game show for Comedy Central U.K. will feature members of the public appearing before Carr and a panel of two comedians to reveal their deepest secrets and most bizarre disputes-before receiving judgement, per Deadline. The show is based on the popular Reddit subreddit of the same name, which boasts 24 million members at the time of writing.
Trump's favorite sign-off has become a viral meme

1 day ago | fastcompany.com | Joe Berkowitz

Thanksgiving may not arrive until November, but you wouldn't know it from perusing Donald Trump's social media feeds. He's been giving thanks quite a lot lately. " Thank you for your attention to this matter!" is how the president has been closing some of his recent online dispatches. It's a weirdly stiff expression.
Laid-off workers are struggling to access unemployment benefits

2 days ago | fastcompany.com | Pavithra Mohan

This upheaval could place additional stress on the current unemployment insurance program, which already fails to adequately support laid-off employees and other Americans struggling to find work.
Scientists modified the eyes of 5 humans to see an 'unprecedented' new color

2 days ago | fastcompany.com | Jesus Diaz

From the first time I saw Blade Runner and heard Rutger Hauer's Roy Batty describe "C-beams glittering in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate," I've wondered what it would be like to see beyond the limits of human vision. What would it feel like to have eyes that could see what we can't normally see? I envied animals who can see light frequencies in the infrared and superheroes with X-ray vision that let them see like a NASA telescope.
The Democrats' X account is starting to get spicy. It's about time.

2 days ago | fastcompany.com | Joe Berkowitz

The image in the tweet may have been blurry, but its message was unmistakable. On Sunday afternoon, the official X account for the Democrats responded to news that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth allegedly had a second Signal group chat about missile strikes in Yemen by demanding that Hegseth be removed from his role. Hegseth, who has not admitted wrongdoing, replied to the tweet with a pugilistic dispatch attacking the Dems' agenda. So far, so 2025-that's when things took a turn.
The Ice Bucket Challenge is back, this time with a focus on mental health

3 days ago | fastcompany.com | Eve Upton-Clark

Remember the viral " Ice Bucket Challenge " of 2014? Over a decade later, it's back-but this time, the focus is mental health. If you were living under a rock in 2014, the challenge involved participants pouring ice water over themselves, posting the video to social media, and nominating others to join in, all while raising awareness for a cause. The campaign raised millions for ALS research.
TikTok's beloved Dubai chocolate is breaking the pistachio supply chain

3 days ago | fastcompany.com | Eve Upton-Clark

Remember when TikTok went nuts for "Dubai chocolate"? Well, that fervor is now causing an international shortage of pistachios. The trend took off in 2023 when food reviewer Maria Vehera posted a video unwrapping and eating the high-end chocolate bar. The chocolate (called "Can't Get Knafeh of It" in a nod to the traditional Arab dessert) was originally launched in 2021 by boutique Emirati chocolatier FIX.
This L.A. photographer is still capturing the ongoing devastation from January's fires

3 days ago | fastcompany.com | Kristin Toussaint

In the early morning hours of January 7, 2025, Mario Tama, a Getty Images photographer based in Los Angeles, was woken up by intense winds. Every year, Southern California experiences Santa Ana winds, known for the hot, dry weather they bring. But these winds came early, and with record strength. Experts were warning that the wind, combined with high levels of flammable vegetation, created dangerous fire conditions.
Netflix is eyeing video podcasts as it expands beyond TV and film

3 days ago | fastcompany.com | Eve Upton-Clark

Amid the video podcast boom, Netflix is making its own move into the space. According to Business Insider, the streaming giant's co-CEO Ted Sarandos said video podcasts may be the next format to land on the platform.