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forbes.com - Sarah Hernholm - 5 ChatGPT Prompts To Turn Your Skills Into Income This Summer
5 ChatGPT Prompts To Turn Your Skills Into Income This Summer
Forbes

Use these chatgpt prompts to help you match your skills to making extra income. The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025 projects that 170 million new roles will emerge by 2030, many of them built around skills people are already using…

cosmopolitan.com - Poppy Bilderbeck - Sainsbury's striped pink and red outdoor scatter cushion nails two of spring's trends in one for under £10
Sainsbury's striped pink and red outdoor scatter cushion nails two of spring's trends in one for under £10
Cosmopolitan

It's May 2026 and we're finally seeing the sun for what feels like has been an eternity, but *classic* the rays only seem to beam down on the days we're working opposed to the weekend. Thankfully, if you aren't able to sneak away to the sand the…

independent.co.uk - Dan Gelston - A Knicks takeover in Philadelphia? Embiid's plea to 76ers fans meets the resale market for Game 3
A Knicks takeover in Philadelphia? Embiid's plea to 76ers fans meets the resale market for Game 3
The Independent

After watching Knicks fans take over the 76ers' arena for years, Joel Embiid openly pleaded with fans not to sell their tickets on the open market for home playoff games. “Don't sell your tickets,' Embiid said. “This is bigger than…

businessinsider.com - Ren Volpe - We tested 21 no-pull dog harnesses, and these made walks easier with dogs that pull
We tested 21 no-pull dog harnesses, and these made walks easier with dogs that pull
Business Insider

[For Bronwyn] With the right gear, dogs that pull can learn to walk on a loose leash. The best no-pull dog harnesses, specifically, are designed to make walks calmer and more enjoyable for both you and your dog. These harnesses use a front-clip…

fortune.com - Nick Lichtenberg - The AI job apocalypse is 'unhelpful marketing, bad economics and worse history,' a16z says
The AI job apocalypse is 'unhelpful marketing, bad economics and worse history,' a16z says
Fortune

The doomsday forecasts have been building for years: AI will hollow out the white-collar workforce, destroy entry-level jobs, and create a permanent underclass of technologically displaced workers. Now, one of Silicon Valley's most influential…

chron.com - Upwork: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
Upwork: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
Chron

PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) — PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) — Upwork Inc. (UPWK) on Thursday reported profit of $31.5 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Palo Alto, California-based company said it had profit of 24 cents. The…

ign.com - Cade Onder - Andy Serkis Praises Expedition 33, Says Hollywood's 'Snobbery' Towards Video Game is Changing
Andy Serkis Praises Expedition 33, Says Hollywood's 'Snobbery' Towards Video Game is Changing
IGN

The Lord of the Rings actor Andy Serkis has nothing but great things to say about Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The legendary actor was part of the award-winning cast in the 2025 Game of the Year winner, and he's extremely proud of how the game…

gamedeveloper.com - Diego Argüello - Capcom's Pragmata tops 2M sales within first month
Capcom's Pragmata tops 2M sales within first month
Game Developer

Diego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News,GameDeveloper.com May 7, 2026 Newsbrief: Pragmata, Capcom's latest action-adventure game and newest IP, has surpassed two million sales in 16 days since launch. As announced today by the company…

ign.com - Cade Onder - New Paranormal Activity Game from The Mortuary Assistant Developer Has Been Cancelled
New Paranormal Activity Game from The Mortuary Assistant Developer Has Been Cancelled
IGN

Paranormal Activity: Threshold, a new game from the creator of The Mortuary Assistant, has been cancelled. Brian Clarke, the solo developer behind the game, released a statement today regarding the cancellation of the horror game. Clarke revealed…

fastcompany.com - Joy Batra - Burned out middle manager? Try fractional work
Burned out middle manager? Try fractional work
Fast Company

Middle managers are at a crossroads right now. With the “ Great Flattening ” reducing management layers, many managers face an uncomfortable choice: stay put and risk layoffs, burnout, and declining mental health, or try a different…

koreatimes.co.kr - Bereket Alemayehu - Korean American artist exhibits 'Along the LOVE Road' series in Seoul, Buyeo
Korean American artist exhibits 'Along the LOVE Road' series in Seoul, Buyeo
The Korea Times

New York-based Korean American visual artist Sungmo Cho is returning to his homeland after 14 years, bringing his artworks to exhibit at various galleries across the country. Having moved to New York in 1992, his path has been one of adaptation and…

cbsnews.com - Angelica  Leicht - What happens if you're self-employed and a creditor tries to garnish your wages?
What happens if you're self-employed and a creditor tries to garnish your wages?
CBS News

Household debt levels are significantly elevated as we head into mid-2026, as are the interest rates tied to the more common short-term borrowing tools, like credit cards. In turn, more borrowers are falling behind on their debt payments…

ign.com - Cade Onder - With GTA 6 Due Out in November, Rockstar Teases 'Exciting New Update' for GTA Online This Summer
With GTA 6 Due Out in November, Rockstar Teases 'Exciting New Update' for GTA Online This Summer
IGN

In a blog post, Rockstar Games teased that an 'exciting' new GTA Online update will be released this summer, sparking speculation about what it could involve given GTA 6 is set to launch in November. Historically, Rockstar releases two megaton GTA…

ign.com - Cade Onder - LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Launch Trailer Features Seal's Iconic Batman Forever Song, Kiss from a Rose
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Launch Trailer Features Seal's Iconic Batman Forever Song, Kiss from a Rose
IGN

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight has received its launch trailer, and it features an iconic song from Batman's history. The new trailer highlights some of the action-packed gameplay, story beats, and many villains from the film, all while a…

essence.com - Shelby Stewart - Can You Expense Essence Fest? Asking For A (Creative) Professional Friend
Can You Expense Essence Fest? Asking For A (Creative) Professional Friend
Essence

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Every June, my DMs start flooding with the same questions. The first: Do I have any extra tickets for ESSENCE Festival of Culture ? The answer, always no. Sorry, ya'll! But the second question comes…

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