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Key Takeaways Jamie Dimon says companies that stick with remote-first models will fall behind, claiming JPMorgan’s fully in-office culture will “crush” more flexible rivals. JPMorgan reinstated a five-day, in-person workweek in early 2025, aligning with other corporate giants like Amazon and Dell. Dimon says that physical proximity is key to communication, speed and decision-making. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is doubling down on his belief that an in-office culture is a competitive advantage, arguing that companies clinging to remote-first policies risk falling behind. In a recent interview on CBS Evening News, Dimon framed work models as a strategic choice. “You…
The most surprising move in fashion in yearsTo understand the shock value, a little context. Galliano’s career has been defined by the haute maison—Givenchy, his own label, Dior, and then a celebrated decade at Maison Margiela, where he orchestrated some of the most critically lauded runway shows of his generation. These institutions were the frame through which his genius was legitimated, distributed, and priced. The assumption was that a designer of his stature would always find his home inside another of fashion’s storied houses.Instead, he is going to Zara. Not as creative director. Not to relaunch a diffusion line. But…
In the world of tax law, truly “free” lunches are rare. Usually, a tax break in one area requires a sacrifice in another. However, if you know where to look, the tax code contains several freebies—legal provisions that allow you to increase wealth, generate income, and gift money without the IRS taking a single penny.Here are five of the most powerful financial freebies available to investors today.1) The 0% capital gains rateMost investors assume that selling a winning stock always triggers a tax bill. However, for those in the lower income brackets (up to $50,400 for individuals or $100,800 for…
The White House is set to release President Donald Trump’s 2027 budget Friday, a sweeping blueprint that could boost Pentagon spending to $1.5 trillion, the largest of its kind in decades, as the U.S. focuses on military investments rather than other domestic programs.Even before the U.S.-led war against Iran, the Republican president had indicated he wanted to bolster defense spending to modernize the military for 21st-century threats. Separately, the Pentagon last month proposed $200 billion for the war effort and to backfill munitions and supplies.Trump, speaking ahead of an address to the nation this week about the Iran war, signaled…
Across the U.S., the realities of healthcare affordability are reaching a breaking point, with premiums and out-of-pocket costs straining household budgets and forcing some families to consider going without coverage or delaying care, simply because they cannot pay. This isn’t just about numbers on a spreadsheet. It’s about everyday decisions: skipping preventive visits, postponing prescriptions, or weighing health needs against rent and groceries. As healthcare costs grow while federal funds and subsidies shift, our systems are under duress, and people are being forced to make impossible choices.In this context, the question for business leaders, in healthcare and beyond, is clear:…
Hello again, and welcome back to Fast Company’s Plugged In.More than 15 months ago, I wrote about Surf, a discovery engine for the social web from Flipboard—itself an earlier twist on the same concept dating to the early days of the iPad. At the time, it was still a rough draft, and in private beta. Rather than rushing it out to a broader audience, Flipboard took its time. The app went through a series of revisions that were both numerous and substantial, ending up significantly different than the intriguing prototype I tried in December 2024.This week, the company finally deemed Surf ready for…
This week, the labor movement in architecture scored a win. Sage & Coombe Architects, a women-led firm based in New York City, unanimously approved a collective bargaining agreement. It’s the second American practice to ratify a contract, after Bernheimer Architecture in 2024.“This contract, the second in the industry, sets a standard for workers at Sage and Coombe and beyond,” Architectural Workers United (AWU), a group that has been helping firms organize, announced on April 1 via Instagram. The agreement’s details have yet to be made public.The milestone marks a significant move in the design industry’s unionizing efforts, especially after high-profile…
From ‘Naked and Afraid’ to ‘Dual Survival,’ veteran TV producer Rachel Maguire has seen it all. These are the surprisingly simple items she relies on in the world’s most dangerous jungles.Listen to this articleListenThe author poses in the Philippines wearing her snake guards (Photo: Rachel Maguire)Published April 3, 2026 03:24AMI spent 25 years working as a producer of some of the most popular adventure and survival shows, such as Naked and Afraid, Dual Survival, and Digging for the Truth. My job required me to hike in the African bush, brave the pounding sun in the desert, and weather the rain…
But hey, who cares? If we are going down in flames as a species, let’s have fun putting dumb videos together. I’ll tell you how to do it in this short guide on how to make Seedance 2.0 videos. Time to roll up for a Magical Mystery Tour. Step up right this way![Video: Higgsfield.ai]Signing up for HiggsfieldTo use Seedance 2.0, you first need to sign up for Higgsfield. This platform is essentially a unified digital workspace that wrangles multiple artificial intelligence video engines—like Seedance, Veo, and Kling—into a single interface. Instead of paying for a dozen disjointed subscriptions, you get a centralized…
Published April 3, 2026 03:39AMWalking is a stellar form of low-impact cardio any time of year, but there’s something extra lovely about walking outside in the spring. Not only can the warmer weather feel amazing after a winter spent cooped up inside, but the chirping birds, budding flowers, and greening grass can provide a naturally energizing setting for getting your steps in.Then there are the compelling health benefits: A meta-analysis of six studies published in 2022 in the Journal of Clinical Medicine found that walking in nature effectively boosts mental health. And a separate review, published in 2023 in GeroScience,…