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What Happens When A.I. Agents Take the Corner Office?
From Salesforce to IBM, companies are betting on A.I. leaders. Unsplash+ Your average CEO might spend three weeks analyzing market data before making a single important judgment. Meanwhile, A.I. agents can process the same information in three minutes and have already moved straight into action. At last month’s SuperAI Conference in Singapore, I introduced O.CEO—also…
Read MoreWhat to Know About Birth Control if You Get Migraines
People who get migraines with aura—dots or zigzags in vision, or another sensory disturbance that typically occurs before the onset of a migraine—have long been told to avoid birth control that contains estrogen. The hormone has been linked to an increased risk of stroke in this population. How great is the risk, and what should…
Read MoreHow New Perspectives Art Partners Plans to Reshape the High-End Art Market
The structure of the venture is notably unconventional, quite unlike a traditional gallery or advisory and instead modeled after top-tier management consultancies like BCG. The partners function as a senior network, each retaining their independent businesses while collaborating in a shared framework. “I’d describe us as the McKinsey of art market consultants,” says Hoffman, who…
Read MoreDiscover New York City’s Most Exciting July Restaurant Openings
Happily, we’ve reached the stage of summer where new restaurants are popping up like fireworks—with a bang and to the delight of all New Yorkers. It seems every week this month brings dozens of new options to the boroughs, from prix-fixe white tablecloth stunners to paper plate-casual joints. And while it’s great fun to add…
Read MoreDurational Art After Dark: Joseph C. Thompson’s Next Cultural Experiment
Joseph C. Thompson with the CANYON team inside the new space. Photo © Daniel Terna One month ago, New Yorkers learned that they would soon be spoiled with yet another cultural institution, though even in the announcement, it was clear that CANYON is trying to distinguish itself. Located on the Lower East Side, CANYON will…
Read MoreL.A.’s Power Lunch Revival: The Smart and Sophisticated Spots for Midday Meals
Long considered a relic of the ’80s, the “power lunch” has made a major comeback, with cities like Los Angeles embracing this midday meeting that blends business with pleasure. Whether you work from home or recently made a return to the office, getting out of your standard nine-to-five routine gets the creative juices flowing, and…
Read MoreThe Best Science-Backed Way to Stop Chafing
If you’re jogging in shorts out in the sweaty summer heat, you might notice the skin on your inner thighs feeling a little raw. It may burn, sting, and itch, and a rash may crop up. These are signs of chafing, but doctors say there are ways to prevent it. Chafing happens when your skin…
Read MoreWith a $122M Debut, James Gunn’s Superman Begins DC’s High-Stakes Franchise Reset
With a $122 million domestic opening weekend, Superman is off to a decent start. Craig T Fruchtman/Getty Images Exactly how much money does director and DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn’s Superman need to earn? The answer depends on whom you ask—and how you do the math. One thing is clear: this isn’t just another superhero…
Read MoreWhy Tomatoes Are Becoming a Lot More Expensive
Food prices have been quickly climbing for years now, and now there’s another staple that could see prices soon shoot up: tomatoes. Mexican tomatoes are immediately being slapped with a 17% tariff, the U.S. Dept. of Commerce said on July 14, announcing it was withdrawing from a 2019 agreement that suspended tariffs on tomatoes imported…
Read MoreHow Health Insurance Monopolies Affect Your Care
MOBILE, ALA.—Not long ago, Dr. Richard Menger, a neurosurgeon, was ready to operate on a 16-year-old with complex scoliosis. A team of doctors had spent months preparing for the surgery, consulting orthopedists and cardiologists, even printing a 3D model of the teen’s spine. The surgery was scheduled for a Friday when Menger got the news:…
Read MoreThe Most Toxic Communication Habit on Love Island Season 7
No more shrieking after receiving a text, no more bombshells, no more dramatic firepit gatherings: Love Island USA’s scandal-laden seventh season has concluded after crowning fan-favorite “Amaya Papaya” and her beau Bryan as this year’s winners. For six weeks, the show gave millions of people something to talk about—including how the islanders talked to each…
Read MoreHere’s what Lauren Sánchez whispered to husband Jeff Bezos the morning after their lavish wedding
Lauren Sánchez couldn’t help but gush over her new hubby Jeff Bezos the night after their lavish $50 million nuptials in Venice Italy, according to a lip reader. On Saturday, the newlyweds stepped out for their third and final night of celebrations, joining their star-studded guest list for a fun pajama party to wrap up…
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