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The UK wants to lead the AI revolution Jan 21, 2025

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Britain declared that it wants to “unleash” AI. Prime Minister Keir Starmer laid out plans for the UK to invest heavily in its AI technology and eventually become a global leader in it. So how feasible is this and what are the details behind the plan? Plus: and TikTok is back…for now.

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Explaining the Gen Z loneliness epidemic Jan 17, 2025

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A new study from Pew Research Center confirms that young Americans are feeling intense loneliness. Gen Z’s lack of third space access, more time on the Internet and other factors are causing a real social problem. So how did this happen and what is there to do about it? Plus: The Jeff Bezos rocket finally launches and YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel strikes a Netflix deal.

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Shocker: The Walgreens/CVS anti-theft lockers are backfiring Jan 16, 2025

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The CEO of Walgreens admitted what we were all thinking: when you lock up items, you don’t sell as many of them. This move towards anti-theft lockers in stores like CVS, Walgreens and Target has led to a sales decline. So what’s their plan for getting out of it? Plus: Coors Light becomes Mondays Light and Delta tightens lounge entry requirements.

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Thousands of TikTokers flee to Xiaohongshu (RedNote) Jan 15, 2025

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The app stores sudden new chart topper, referred to as RedNote, is the most recent safety net for many TikTok users in anticipation of a TikTok ban on January 19th. The Chinese app has over 300m users and isn’t the most English-friendly app, but that hasn’t stopped TikTok “refugees” from getting on board. So why Rednote? Plus: Starbucks reverses open door policy and TikTok looks to Elon Musk for a potential buy.

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The downfall of big alcohol: taxes, Gen Z and public health Jan 14, 2025

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Alcohol’s boom period is over. After a prolonged bourbon boom and many years of high earnings, the spirit industry is facing new challenges with declining sales, warning label proposals and higher taxation. So how did we get here and is alcohol on the outs in the U.S.? Plus: The White House’s new AI guidelines rock the stock market and Ryanair wants an airport alcoholic drink maximum per person.

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Meta sunsets its AI profiles following backlash Jan 13, 2025

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Meta introduced AI profiles on all of its platforms last year and since then the company has received tons of backlash. Now, they just pulled the plug. So what did Meta mean to gain from these profiles and why did users want them shut down so badly? Plus: Wayfair plans a new physical store strategy and canned cocktails are dominating the American alcohol market.

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TikTok’s judgement day: everything you need to know Jan 10, 2025

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TikTok is facing a ban in one of its biggest markets, the United States. With over 170m monthly users in the U.S., this is a fight that parent company ByteDance does not want to lose. Today is their last chance to plead for a halt to the ban. Here’s everything you need to know. Plus: JCPenney completes a risky merger and Rolls Royce invests in more bespoke cars.

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No space, no work: Return to office is a flop Jan 09, 2025

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AT&T employees were called back to the office only to realize there wasn’t enough space. Amazon is facing RTO delays due to their lack of space. Today, we’re talking about why these companies desperately want their office workforce back, what disgruntled employees are doing about it and why the policies are going wrong. Plus: Delta Airlines partners with YouTube and Chic-fil-a enlists lemon-squeezing robots.

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Why ancient history is dominating media right now Jan 08, 2025

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History podcasts, books, newsletters and TikToks are ruling the media landscape. So why did it take so long for history to get its shine in today’s media climate and why are we seeing such a boom in its interest? Plus: Getty acquires Shutterstock and McDonald’s rolls out McValue meals this week.

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Why unemployed office workers still can’t find jobs Jan 07, 2025

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More than 1.6m unemployed office workers have been on the job market for over six months. In what is now the “average” timeframe to find a job, six months seems long and arduous. So why is the job market so slow and who is it particularly slow for? Plus: Hulu and Fubo merge and Hertz is in an EV pickle.

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