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The Big Bet: Nuclear fusion — replicating how the Sun generates light and heat by fusing atomic nuclei — is considered the “Holy Grail” of the energy sector, according to The Verge. It promises virtually limitless energy without pollution or waste. Whoever manages to commercialize it could revolutionize nearly every aspect of modern life. Behind […]
Trash collection — one of the messiest and logistically complicated aspects of society — is in the midst of getting a big upgrade with new technology and clean energy. The Big Picture: Americans produce a lot of trash. In 2018, the average American produced a literal ton of trash, according to the EPA. Figuring out […]
Tech companies, digital storefronts, and social platforms are using cutting-edge methods to verify the ages of their users. The Big Picture: The changes come as more legislation is passed to protect kids from online dangers, including the UK’s Online Safety Act and similar laws in Texas, Utah, and Mississippi. While current rules restrict users under […]
Gen Z and lower-income Americans are investing at higher rates than any previous generation, according to a new study from the JPMorganChase Institute. The Big Bet: The increase in investing coincides with record declines in first-time home ownership — the most tried-and-true method of wealth building. With housing prices becoming so cost-prohibitive, many young people […]
A Stanford University study found that AI is hitting young workers the hardest, especially in entry-level roles that were once the bread and butter of college grads. Why It Hurts: The AI revolution arrived in the labor market at a pretty bleak time — high inflation, a profit-above-all-else atmosphere, and endless layoffs. Company adoption has […]
MrBeast, the world’s most successful YouTuber, is making several changes at his company to ensure that it can become a sustainable one. The Big Picture: Despite the millions of dollars that flow through Beast Industries, the company spends a lot more than it makes. Last year, revenue from YouTube and other media hit $224 million, […]
Mall-favorite Abercrombie & Fitch is teaming up with the NFL as the league’s first-ever official fashion partner. The Big Play: The NFL has long trailed behind the NBA and WNBA in the fashion game, where tunnel fits are cultural events in their own right. With fandom evolving and style taking a bigger role in the sports conversation, the […]
Netflix’s surprise anime hit, KPop Demon Hunters, is now a theatrical hit for the theatrically-averse streamer, unofficially debuting at the top of the box office. The Big Picture: After just two months, KPop Demon Hunters is on track to become Netflix’s most-watched English-language movie, with over 200 million views and counting. A theatrical release was icing on the cake, giving its […]
Many of the brands that rose to prominence during the millennial heyday are now facing growing pains — forced to either go mainstream or close shop. Why It Hits: Millennial-era startups thrived on putting a trendy spin on everyday items, often wrapped in social justice branding — and if they could be delivered direct-to-consumer, all […]
Microschools — for-profit institutions with typically fewer than 150 students and largely operating beyond government oversight — are becoming popular with Silicon Valley’s elite. The Big Picture: The classic education system is being disrupted by the rise of AI, government cutbacks, and an evolving job market that’s making college a less viable option for many people. […]