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Last week, the U.S. Forest Service announced that it will be closing three-quarters of its research facilities as part of a reorganization. Now, experts are not only worried about the number of scientists who might be leaving the agency, but also about how the disruption could affect the gathering and dissemination of crucial wildfire and climate change data.The restructuring comes as parts of the U.S. face what is expected to be a catastrophic wildfire season. The most recent wildland fire outlook shows that wildfire activity is already “well above average,” with more than 16,000 wildfires reported this year.Under the reorganization…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Finding and adhering to a workable daily routine helps you maintain mental focus and clarity. Stay physically active in a way that works for you. Regular exercise supports mental, emotional and physical well-being, as well as business performance. Don’t neglect nutrition and sleep. Finding the right foods for your body and getting quality sleep are foundational to peak performance. As an entrepreneur, I don’t have to explain the value of staying focused and on top of my game. It seems new technology appears every day. Yet, maximizing the tools and…

Here’s why—and how—to add mixed terrain adventures to your runsBrooks Ghost Trail. (Photo: Brooks Running)Updated April 9, 2026 04:22PM“My main motto is to get outside and move your body in a way that feels good,” says Abi Cado, who has inspired fans by honestly sharing her two-year journey from run-hater to run-lover. She chronicled her progression in an Instagram series she called, “Running as a girl who doesn’t like running.” Slowly but surely, the freedom of running, and its many benefits for mind, body, and soul, converted Cado, and she fell in love with the sport. Now, she routinely runs…

Economists and academics are still not clear on how, exactly, AI will change the jobs that are most vulnerable to its advances. Some jobs may disappear altogether, while others will simply evolve and be augmented by AI. But new research from Goldman Sachs this week indicates that the workers whose jobs are hit hardest by AI will find it particularly difficult to secure a new job—and suffer real economic setbacks in the aftermath. Drawing on four decades of federal data—which captured the lives of over 20,000 Americans from the 1950s to 1980s—the report found that the workers who were most impacted by…

Fuel prices took flight after the Iran war began, adding $2 billion to Delta’s quarterly costs. But the airline has a plan for a soft landing. How is that possible? Delta will cut about 3.5% of flights in the second quarter, raise fares and increase bag fees — moves CEO Ed Bastian says could recover up to half of the higher fuel costs. The airline still expects to earn a profit of about $1 billion before taxes. The strategy is working. Delta reported $15.9 billion in revenue for the first three months of the year, with particularly strong sales of…

Kick off summer with Outside Days—and get outfitted for better hydration, sun protection, storage, and style with smart picks from REIOutside Days 2025. (Photo: Stoptime Live)Published April 9, 2026 04:26PMOutside Days, our annual celebration of music, film, and all things outdoor, is just around the corner—and this year’s festival, May 29-31, is bigger than ever. With headliners like Death Cab for Cutie, My Morning Jacket, and Cage the Elephant, along with an extra day of fun, it’s gearing up to be one of the biggest festivals of the year. Which means it’s time for you to do some gearing up…

Issa Rae’s next project is coming to you vertically—and on TikTok.  Hoorae Media, the star’s media production company, and TikTok announced on Wednesday a partnership to bring free exclusive micro-series content to TikTok and its PineDrama app. The collaboration launches later this April starting with Screen Time, produced by Hoorae Digital. This will be Hoorae’s first micro-drama series, with the media company co-developing a slate of additional micro-series with TikTok as part of the deal. The partnership marks Rae’s return to her digital roots, she said at TheWrap’s Creator x Hollywood Summit on Wednesday. Her first digital series, “The MisAdventures of Awkward Black…

Key Takeaways Superhuman’s initial return-to-office mandate last year failed because few people showed up, and employees felt the office wasn’t worth the commute when it was mostly empty. This year, the company replaced the mandate with a voluntary “Ways of Working” program, which gives employees a wellness stipend based on their time in the office. Employees in the U.S. who come in two days a week receive $500 per quarter as a wellness stipend, while those who opt for five days can get up to $2,000 quarterly. Superhuman, the startup behind AI productivity tools like Grammarly, is boosting office attendance…

The Scottish pioneer, who won eight Emmys for his work alongside David Attenborough, suffered a brain hemorrhage while on a trek to Annapurna Base Camp.Doug Allan at the British Academy Scotland Awards in 2017 (Photo: Alan Peebles/BAFTA via Getty Images)Published April 9, 2026 02:43PMPioneering wildlife cameraman Doug Allan, whose cinematography was featured on BBC series like Planet Earth and The Blue Planet, died at the age of 74.The BBC reported on April 9 that Allan suffered breathing difficulties and fell ill soon after setting out on a trek to Annapurna Base Camp on April 6. He reportedly died of a…

Forbes Reporter Phoebe Liu sat down to discuss the escalating legal battle between Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman ahead of their upcoming April trial. Liu also discusses the allegations of anti-competitive behavior and the financial pressures facing leading AI firms as they navigate rapid innovation, massive capital requirements, and intense competition for market dominance in the emerging artificial general intelligence sector. Source link