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What Happened To The Yuppie?– In 1979, an article by Blake Fleetwood in the Times Magazine reported a surprising phenomenon: young people were moving to big cities

Tom McGrath's "Triumph of the Yuppies: America, the Eighties, and the Creation of an Unequal Nation" (Grand Central) is an entertaining recap of that period. McGrath doesn't offer a novel sociological interpretation of the yuppies. What he has to say about them would have been conventional even during their time.

A New Leaf - How hotels are incorporating plants to boost guests' mood and productivity

Indoor flora can boost happiness, relieve stress and increase productivity.

Old Money - How treasure from an eighteen-century shipwreck ended up in the hands of a Florida couple

How treasure from an eighteenth-century shipwreck ended up in the hands of a Florida couple.

Frontlist/ Backlist - Working For Justice - In this edition of Frontlist/ Backlist, we'll be looking at the first two books in a series by Robert Justice

In this edition of Frontlist/ Backlist, we'll be looking at the first two books in a series by Robert Justice. As such, the order will be reversed (Backlist/Frontlist), but I'll be sure to avoid any spoilers.

Writing for a Warming World - Imagining the overwhelming, the ubiquitous, the world-shattering.

Climate change is one of those topics that can throw novelists—and everyone else—into a fearful and cowering silence. When the earth is losing its familiar shapes and consolations, changing drastically and in unpredictable ways beneath our feet, how can we summon our creative resources to engage in the imaginative world-building required to write a novel that takes on these threats in compelling ways? And how to avoid writing fiction that addresses irreversible climate change without letting our prose get too preachy, overly prescriptive, saturated with despair?

Experiences - City of Gold - While some parts of Sicily feel overexposed, there's still treasure to be found in Noto.

While some parts of Sicily feel overexposed, there's still treasure to be found in Noto. This little city in southeastern Sicily is one of the most enchanting in all of Europe. Along its main drag, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, stands one gorgeous building after another, built in the grand, 17th-century Baroque style. The whole place looks like a movie set (a steamy episode of The White Lotus was filmed there).

It's Winona! - Winona Ryder on revisiting Beetlejuice, sticking it out in Hollywood, and staying off social media

Winona Ryder on revisiting Beetlejuice, sticking it out in Hollywood, and staying off social media. Now 52, Ryder is in a much different place in her life and work, inhabiting more of an elder-stateswoman role. She refuses, for example, to wear heels on the red carpet, preferring to style herself (a rarity in Hollywood), either hiding her boots with a floor-length dress or incorporating them into her outfit. "I actually made a conscious decision, maybe six years ago," she says.

Conscience with Love for Peace - Loveforce can be learned, and I guide people to experience it in the "Be the Love"

Sofia Stril-Rever shares her experience of the Mahotsav in Kanha Shanti Vanam at the United Nations, during International Day of Conscience with Love for Peace on April 5, 2024. Her call to action is to turn planet Earth into planet love.

What Are You Wearing?- Activist Amanda Nguyen on turning that question into a rallying cry for survivors of sexual assault everywhere

Activist Amanda Nguyen on turning that question into a rallying cry for survivors of sexual assault everywhere. Walking down the runway in a custom dress designed by artists Suzanne McClelland and Alix Pearlstein and adorned with the text of the Survivors' Bill of Rights, I was overwhelmed with a mix of emotions. Alongside me were other survivors and allies, while ambassadors from the United Nations, diplomats, policymakers, and influencers all came to watch.

The brilliant Dr. Amos Wilson and the Seven Constants (Pt 1)

“How different would our education be if we went to school to learn how to create jobs for ourselves?” Dr. Amos Wilson

Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns. VP Harris gets his nod

President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a debate with disastrous Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office just four months before the election.

Campus Radicals

Welcome to UATX, Austin's new well-funded and controversial anti-woke university.

Kool Kids Foundation raises money for music education, Kool & The Gang founder giving back locally

Congratulations go out to \"Abbott Elementary\" for its nine Emmy nominations, which include, Philly's own Quinta Brunson for Best Leading Actress in a Comedy Series.

CAN'T STOP ROLLING

MOBILE GAME MAKER SCOPELY TOOK IN $2 BILLION IN JUST 10 MONTHS FROM ITS HIT GAME MONOPOLY GO. PLAYERS, IT SEEMS, ARE ADDICTED TO THE FUN.

Democrats in Philly are working hard to get out the vote, So says Chairman Bob Brady

How important is a political machine in any town? I would think, very important. Philadelphia is a heavily Democratic City, and nine times out of ten, Democrats always win big in our town.

Donald Trump takes us for fools when he says he knows nothing about 'Project 2025'

As much as we know by now about Donald Trump's creative approach to facts, even the man whom Iate-night host Jimmy Kimmel calls \"'Rant-a-Claus\" can go a fib too far.

A Lousy Bet

Sportsbooks, leagues, and networks: the new unholy alliance to promote legal gambling.

INNOVATION BY DESIGN

For 13 years, our Innovation by Design Awards have been shining a light on stunning creations. The following pages highlight 20 of this year's winning projects, from an app that helps resettle political refugees to a massive restoration project in Detroit. Plus, a list of winners and finalists in all 50 categories.

A minimum hourly wage law for NYC delivery workers has boosted their pay-but not everyone is reaping the benefits.

$19.56, the hard way

IT'S A TOUGH JOB BUT GENZ NEEDS TO DO IT

HOW DAVID HOGG IS RALLYING YOUNG PEOPLE TO PURSUE ONE OF THE TOUGHEST AND MOST IMPORTANT CAREERS IN AMERICA: POLITICS.

So much at stake, including our Homeless

Coming off of a week where Republicans gathered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for the Republican National Convention and witnessing them nominate Donald Trump as their nominee for President, my head, as a journalist, as a broadcaster, as a columnist, my cup of breaking news stories is running over, and my head is spinning.

Giving children something to do!

Summer is in full gear, and “Our Children” should be basking in pure joy! Greetings, my Brothers and Sisters, Ladies and Gentlemen, and All of the SCOOP USA Family!

What Went Wrong at 23 and Me

The company's DNA spit tests were going to remake healthcare. The science proved more complicated.

Toxic-Workplace Avenger

Her landmark lawsuit helped ignite the Me Too movement. Gretchen Carlson is now on a crusade to protect all workers.

Navigating the Path to Personal and Professional Achievement

Success is a multifaceted concept that means different things to different people.

AI Tools That Actually Work - 20 AI tools that you can use now

The market is full of AI tools, but which ones are legitimately useful? Here's a rundown on 20 you can use now, recommended by entrepreneurs who love them.

Your Next Assistant May Be a Bot - For decades, we've been waiting for technology that can handle tasks for us

For decades, we've been waiting for technology that can handle tedious, time-consuming tasks for us. Finally, we're on the verge of getting it.

'How AI Helped My Business'- Seven companies share how AI solved their common problems, like recruiting and customer service. You can follow their lead.

There are countless ways to use artificial intelligence at your business-so many, in fact, that the possibilities can be overwhelming. That's why we're starting with the basics. Here's how seven very different companies are using AI to help tackle essential problems that most businesses experience.

What I Had to Unlearn From Google- In Big Tech, people can build and wield reputations over long periods of time. In startups, you speak through action alone.

| launched a startup after years of working in Big Tech. To succeed, I'd need an entirely new way to work and think.

A YOUNG ARTIST

An Italian widow is still discovering the joy of painting at ninety-three.