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fastcompany 13h ago 28°

U.S.-Iran deal to end the war is ‘largely negotiated,’ Trump says. Here’s what to know

A deal appears to be emerging between the United States and Iran to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, and U.S. President Donald Trump over the weekend said it had been “largely negotiated.”It is not clear when or how the deal might be finalized and when its various parts will take effect. Trump spoke after calls with allies in the Middle East, including a separate call with Israel. Details come from two regional officials and a U.S.
fastcompany 19h ago 26°

What is ‘American architecture’ in 2026? A new book attempts to find the answer

On a field in Frayser, Tennessee, a neighborhood on the north side of Memphis, designers from the regional firm Archimania sought a clever solution for the Girls Inc.
fastcompany 19h ago 21°

Are stores open on Memorial Day 2026? Holiday hours for Walmart, Costco, stocks, banks, and more

Memorial Day contains multitudes. Most importantly, the federal holiday honors those who lost their lives while fighting for the United States. It’s also the unofficial kickoff to summer, filled with barbecues, beaches, and swimming.
fastcompany 18h ago 17°

Wendy’s is holding a look-alike contest—with a grand prize of free burgers for a year—to celebrate World Redhead Day

Calling all redheads to the front! Wendy’s is honoring its roots by holding a look-alike contest for its iconic logo in New York City on May 26, World Redhead Day.
fastcompany 17h ago 17°

Albertsons is closing stores: See a list of doomed locations for 2026 as the grocery giant evaluates its footprint

Shoppers in local communities across several states may discover that they have fewer supermarkets to choose from this year.
fastcompany 47h ago 16°

AI is already killing the executive assistant job

There is a growing body of evidence that AI is redefining white-collar work. It’s not just the endless rounds of layoffs at tech companies that herald this transformation. Entry-level jobs are disappearing in sectors like software engineering, leaving new college graduates scrambling to figure out their next move. Recent entrants to the workforce are faced with a uniquely challenging job market, one they say they are unprepared to navigate.
fastcompany 24h ago 14°

How to spot burnout before it happens

Burnout is getting all the attention right now—but it’s not where the problem starts.
fastcompany 14h ago 14°

Jim Henson’s once-hidden puppet studio is now open for public tours in New York City

Deep in a cavernous New York City warehouse, the artisans behind some of the world’s most beloved children’s characters have been fashioning costumes and puppets for years in relative anonymity.Now Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, the workshop founded by the legendary creator of the Muppets, is drawing back the curtain.
fastcompany 45h ago 14°

Why men’s and women’s clothes have buttons and zippers on different sides

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com.
fastcompany 15h ago 13°

50,000 California residents are waiting to see if officials can keep this chemical tank from exploding

A damaged chemical tank in Southern California cracked over the weekend, which authorities were hopeful would relieve pressure and reduce the risk of an explosion.Some 50,000 residents in Garden Grove, a city of roughly 170,000 about 40 miles (60 kilometers) south of downtown Los Angeles, have been evacuated and are waiting for a resolution.
fastcompany 19h ago 13°

How AI keeps both job seekers and employers from filling roles

Jobseekers and recruiters are at a technological standoff.
fastcompany 42h ago 13°

Why AI will create more engineers, not fewer

No one knows exactly where AI will take us beyond 12-18 months from now. Anyone who claims otherwise may have a bridge to sell you. But it’s clear that fundamental shifts in software engineering will happen within that time, and that they will transform every industry that runs on software in the process.
fastcompany 43h ago 11°

China is deploying the first home cleaning humanoid robot butlers

At last, the Jetsons are happening. Everyone’s long-held dream of having a humanoid robot at home to do all the household chores is almost here. Chinese tech firm GigaAI has announced the (allegedly) first commercial robotic butler ever. The company claims the first 100 pilot units will be deployed at the end of this month in employees’ homes. Then they will start deployment in Wuhan, for free!, in the first half 2027.
fastcompany 18h ago 11°

How ‘Shift Work Sleep Disorder’ is hurting workers—and costing employers

Before most of America pours its first cup of coffee, millions of workers are already hours into their shifts, and they’re tired. Overnight warehouse workers are packing orders. Early-morning bus drivers are taking kids to school. ER nurses are handing off to the day team at 7 a.m. These workers aren’t just fatigued from long hours. Many are living with a real, diagnosable medical condition that goes unrecognized and untreated, sometimes for years.
fastcompany 41h ago 10°

Amazon’s drone ambitions are about to reshape Chicago’s south suburbs

The next frontier in drone delivery? The airspace above your community.
fastcompany 12h ago 10°

Richard Branson says everyone should read this cult-classic novel—it changed how he made decisions

Many entrepreneurs credit strategy, timing, or gut instinct for their success. For one billionaire, a cult novel about surrendering control to a dice roll was an unlikely early influence.
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