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Thanks to new airline subscriptions and social-media communities, the ability to take international day trips is surprisingly affordable… and becoming a trend. The Big Picture: If being able to go anywhere for the cost of a nice dinner doesn’t make the world suddenly feel smaller and more accessible, possibly nothing else will. Don’t be surprised […]
Job platform Glassdoor reports that interest in summer internships is skyrocketing among recent college graduates, as the job market becomes increasingly more complicated. Why It Hits: As young people struggle to land entry-level positions, they’re turning to internships as a stepping stone toward their desired jobs after graduation. While that’s been true for some time […]
People are using OpenAI’s GPT-4o image generator to create images of themselves as action figures, capturing the vibe of an individual, a specific consumer, or the type of employee a company is looking for. Why It Hits: The “starter pack” trend is both another clever use case for AI image-generation and a warning shot that […]
As the return-to-office mandate takes effect, companies are redesigning their offices to program specific vibes… and color is a major part of the equation. The Big Picture: Workers have gotten used to the comfort of home offices and seeing the unique set-ups of colleagues on Zoom, but many employers allege that remote work doesn’t allow […]
According to a new survey by Variety, more people now go to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival primarily for something other than the music… although the music is always a welcome addition. The Big Picture: As Coachella evolves into a mecca for entertainment, lifestyle, and culture, a prime brand placement at the festival […]
Software company Palantir, which mostly specializes in intelligence-gathering and military applications, is launching a new internship program that hopes to recruit the brightest minds right out of high school. The Big Picture: Higher education is at a crossroads, with student debt reaching historic highs and a job market that isn’t rewarding the hefty expenses. So, […]
A new report from Kampgrounds of America (KOA) has found that young people, especially Gen Zers, are supercharging demand for camping — especially its fancy cousin, glamping. Why It Hits: The typical vacation is getting even more expensive, thanks to inflation, tariffs, crackdowns on short-term rentals, and other economic factors. That doesn’t mean that people have […]
Philadelphia-based nonprofit Burning Glass Institute has launched a career website in partnership with 10 blue-chip brands designed to define, clarify, track, and update the skills needed in today’s ever-evolving job market. The Big Picture: The economic and technological rollercoaster of the past few years has overcomplicated the job market for both employers and prospective employees. […]
Wealthy Americans are now looking to build or move into homes free from the technology that makes everything customizable but overly complicated. The Big Picture: Home automation has grown into a $100 billion industry that’s poised to explode with the inclusion of AI. But with even tech execs telling their real estate agents to ditch […]
Tinder is releasing a game that allows users to flirt with an OpenAI-powered chatbot, so they can get better at turning their matches into dates. The Big Picture: The AI-ification of every aspect of our lives continues with Tinder’s digital version of Hitch. While chatting it up with a bot may feel awkward, it could […]