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I run a marketing business that lost work and had to cut staff due to AI. I'm still more excited by AI than worried.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Alex Cohen, a 41-year-old CEO and founder of Xander Marketing, based in Kent, UK. This story has been edited for length and clarity. I've run my small marketing business for 17 years now. When…
Katherine Schwarzenegger's Weird and Reductive Criticism of Women Is Exhausting But Predictable
Katherine Schwarzenegger, come get your man, because apparently you can't do anything without him. Which is sad, but also not surprising. Recently, Schwarzenegger shared a video on Instagram of husband Chris Pratt building a dollhouse for their…
Designers Love This Chic Home Trend That's About to Be Everywhere
If it's time for a kitchen upgrade, there's one trend designers say you should have on your radar. It's affordable, easy to pull off in any kitchen, and adds visual interest. According to the pros, the design trend that's taking over in 2026 is…
I make seven figures while only working ten hours a month: Here's how
I was sitting, crying, on the floor of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), surrounded by everything I owned. I had just been evicted, had no car, and less than $50 in my bank account. I was 26, with no degree and no clear path forward. And…
In-N-Out announces 4 new locations and fans are already mad about what's missing
Fans of In-N-Out Burger have some good, or not-so-good, news to chew. The beloved chain's closely-watched location tracker shows six new locations are on the way soon. But these locations won't see the hamburger chain break ground in new states.
Polka Dot Jeans Are About to Take Over-And Mango Has the Winning Pair
Polka dots are still trending, people, and we couldn't be happier about it. Thanks to its versatility, the playful and chic aesthetic has been used in some of our favorite pieces this year, from slinky drape tops to lace trim slips. Now, one of our…
QOTD: Should Hyundai Build The Boulder -- And Will It?
The Hyundai Boulder concept was a highlight, if not the highlight, of the 2026 New York Auto Show. Although the Boulder shown was an SUV, Hyundai says it previews a body-on-frame pickup truck slated for a 2030 debut. Should Hyundai build a…
A Midway Check-in - Mendel's Newsletter #6 (Apr 26)
Mardi Gras 2026 has come and gone, and that means that we're now in the phase of the year where new music in New Orleans is usually the most packed. Add on top of that my own personal projects, and I'm going to be pretty non-stop from now until…
Used Car Of The Day: 2008 Volvo C70
Today's UCOTD is a 2008 Volvo C70. This one has over 126K miles on it, and the seller says all services are up to date. That includes the timing belt replacement. There are also new tires and brakes. The top works, though there is a chip in the…
A white bedding set is a home staple and Primark's £18 timeless textured set is made for spring evenings
The Easter Bunny has been, and that means eating all the chocolate we can get our hands on... and giving the house a proper spring clean, of course. As the longer days roll in (hey, sunshine at 7pm), there's just something about springtime that…
Calling thriller fans! HBO's new series trends globally after streaming release
Privilèges, a new HBO Max series, is trending globally following its streaming release on 27 March. The six-part French psychological thriller stars Manon Bresch as a young inmate named Adèle Charki who is dragged into a dangerous…
Want to watch the Monte Carlo Masters? These are the best apps to stream tennis
After a March spent in the USA, the ATP tour heads to Europe for the first 1000 Masters tournament of the 2026 season on the continent and the glitz and glamour of Monte Carlo. World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz is defending his title, and we'll show you…
Designers Reveal the Trick to Mixing Vintage and Modern Decor
There's no feeling quite like the thrill of scoring the perfect vintage find. But sometimes you might wonder whether that set of antique wooden chairs or that heirloom-quality rug will look 'off' in your modern space. If you're not quite sure how…
How the rise of remote workers is changing coastal towns
Alex Hill can finish a morning of work in a shared office overlooking St Ives harbour, then head straight into the sea to clear his head before his next meeting. The producer, who works remotely from Cornwall, is part of a growing number of…
EWL: No Energy, Light On Tech, Premium P/E (NYSEARCA:EWL)
I maintain a Hold rating on iShares MSCI Switzerland ETF (EWL) due to its premium valuation and mixed technicals. EWL trades at 18.1x earnings with a PEG near 3, limiting its current valuation appeal despite a 14.5% 12-month gain. The ETF is highly…
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