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Running on Neutral

The latest craze in South Korea involves getting your brain to do as little as possible

When Hackers Get to the Grid

Drills on a high-security island show the potential devastation of a cyberattack on U.S. power infrastructure

Big Hot Sauce Wants More Hot Sauce

McCormick, the 132-year-old prince of pumpkin spice, paragon of tarragon, major-domo of marjoram, has taken over an entirely new category

Covid's Unseen Victims

Extra duties and depleted ranks have pharmacy workers buckling under the pressure

The Fed's Mind Control

The idea that monetary policy shapes inflation expectations is about to get road-tested

Sheltered Paradise

With spectacular beaches, top-tier resorts, and a stellar Covid record, Anguilla is growing even more irresistible.

Same City - Different Games

What’s changed since Beijing last held the Olympics? Almost everything

Boxed In on China

Biden’s inability to extract concessions from Beijing is a liability going into November’s midterms

Revisit Your Retirement Strategy

High valuations, rising interest rates, and spiking inflation make it time for a checkup

Ponzi schemer On the Pacific

Gina Champion-Cain was a beloved friend, mentor, and pillar of the San Diego business community. But her successful image and lavish lifestyle were fueled by a $400 million fraud

How Did Blake Hall Get Between You And Your Identity?

During the pandemic his online-authentication company, ID.me, became the government’s digital gatekeeper. And its grip is only getting tighter

A Fight Over Discrimination in the Age of Algorithms

Redfin has staked its reputation on making a racist industry more equitable. Critics say it’s been denying services to Black homebuyers and sellers

Georgia On Our Minds, Again

The Southern state will be the stage for more high-stakes political drama

Multiple Fronts

Israel’s Prime Minister Naftali Bennett wages war on COVID-19 at home while building ties with the UAE and guarding against Iran

Fur Tries to SHED Its Image, Again

The industry is betting a new certification program will win back consumers worried over animal welfare

Trips Worth the Wait

As we begin a new year and the pandemic continues to rage on, travel is more complicated than ever.

Cheap, Focused, Mobile—and Not a Bank

How Silicon Valley is winning the money of young consumers

Q&A : Daniel Lamarre

Books

Family, Faith and Football

A new movie tells the story of NFL Hall of Famer Kurt Warner’s against-the odds rise to stardom

Velvet Glove Back country

A new generation discovers a love of the great outdoors—provided posh creature comforts come with it

There's Still No Amazon For Buying Houses

Real estate is a big, complex transaction, so companies are focused on making specific parts easier

Gary Gensler Eyes Rules for Robots

The SEC chair who shook up crypto is asking how algorithms might influence investors

All You Need Is LOVE

What I learned about creativity from working with the Beatles

5 Trends That Will Shape Franchising Forever

The pandemic set many changes in motion, from the brands that thrive to the people who are becoming new franchisees. Here are the shifts that will grow even stronger in 2022 and beyond.

How to Go Public While Taking Care of Your People

"Chieh Huang started an e-commerce company in his garage and took it public in eight years. At every step, he prioritized his workers. His dream is to show future generations a “different way to do business.”

Recovery Is Part of the Race

"Working long hours is part of what leads to burnout, but it’s not the whole picture. Enduring productivity is often about balancing intense output with periods of regeneration."

My Secret Growth Hack

Before my startup launched a single product, I made an unlikely play to buy another company. That bet is still paying off today.

When to Launch Something Illegal

Some business ideas are good enough to change the law. But you may never know unless you build it first.

Yes, You Can Grow Too Fast

As a venture capitalist, I’ve seen how “blitzscaling” damages companies, people, and the planet. Now my money is on “responsible growth.”

The Audacious Hustle

What does it take to land the biggest clients? A “dentist to the stars” shares how she drilled her way in. (Warning: chutzpah required.)