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CityLab

A Blueprint for Better Bike Lanes

Protected bike lanes have gone mainstream in US cities. A traffic engineering guidebook invites them to think even bigger.

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The Walrus

My Mother Was My Critic

She made me wear lipstick and perfect my posture. I loved—and hated—her for it.

Esquire

Inside the Weird and Wonderful World of Miniatures

Once the province of retirees, miniatures are now trending on TikTok, starring on reality television, and selling for six figures. Here, we take you inside the big moment for these tiny worlds.

The Conversation

Can a Robot Help You Age Better?

Can a robot help you remember your pills, lift shopping, and even offer companionship? Yes – if it’s co-designed by its users.

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Fast Company

How to Use AI to Find Your Next Job

AI can be your smartest job-hunting partner—helping you explore new roles, clarify your goals, research companies, polish materials, and prepare for interviews.

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Inc. Magazine

6 Side Hustles That Could Take Off as Tariffs Grow

The full effect of the Trump tariffs likely won’t be seen in the U.S. for a few months, but the impact is already being felt on some products and at some retailers. Prices are inching higher despite temporary pauses on the highest duties in products from China and the European Union.