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AI tools and social media hacks get most of the marketing attention, but a new study shows there’s serious ROI in sitting down and writing a good old-fashioned book filled with your expertise. Published authors can charge 37% more for their time — $345 per hour versus $251 for non-authors, according to a survey of 150 U.S. professionals. And 89% of people said they trust content more when it comes from a book author. Among consultants and advisors, published authors got the job anywhere from 52% to 67% of the time, depending on the field, compared to 33% to 48%…

The era of communicating by snail mail is long gone, and the United States Postal Service (USPS) has suffered in its wake. Now, the independent government agency has found a new way to make up some of its losses. Starting on Sunday, April 26, the U.S. post office will implement an 8% transportation surcharge on packages. It will remain through January 17, 2027, when the agency hopes to implement any necessary long-term approaches. “This temporary price adjustment will provide needed flexibility for the Postal Service by helping to ensure that the actual costs of doing business are covered, as required by Congress,”…

When it was founded in 2017, the shoe brand Kizik was on a mission to bring hands-free shoe technology into the mainstream. It’s now taking two big steps to further that goal.The company is today announcing both a major partnership with New Balance and a new shoe, the $149.95 Kizik Freedom Run, which debuts on April 17. Together, the moves represent an expansion of its existing licensing agreements strategy and of its tech into the performance category for the first time.[Photo: Kizik]At its core, Kizik’s tech has always focused on the experience of putting on a shoe in the first…

For many people, the COVID-19 pandemic feels like a distant memory. In reality, the SARS‑CoV‑2 coronavirus is still spreading widely across the globe and continues to evolve into new variants.Sometimes these variants are no more dangerous than the previous ones. Yet each newly discovered variant also has the potential to be more harmful than the last, which is why health organizations worldwide monitor emerging variants. Currently, health officials are tracking a new Covid-19 variant called BA.3.2, also known as “Cicada.” Here’s what you need to know about it.What is BA.3.2 ‘Cicada’?BA.3.2 “Cicada” is an offshoot of a COVID-19 variant that…

At a recent retreat I was attending, I found myself in one of those “hallway moments.” Walking out of a lecture, I was engaged in conversation with a fellow attendee. Soon it became clear we had differing opinions about the topic. As I felt myself getting tense, formulating my response in my mind, I caught a glimpse of myself in a wall of mirrors as we walked by a pilates studio on the property. I didn’t like what I saw—it was not my best self. I did not look calm, cool and collected; instead, I looked tense and ready to…

One of the most distinctive features of the U.S. military’s high-energy laser weapon of choice isn’t the system itself—it’s how operators control it.The logic of embracing the handset simple: If the vast majority of Americans grow up playing video games and even continue playing into adulthood, why not adopt a control system that capitalizes on U.S. troops’ preservice experience and reduce the training timelines for advanced weapons systems?“The gaming companies spent millions of dollars developing an optimal, intuitive, easy-to-learn user interface, and then they went and spent years training up the user base for the U.S. military on how to…

With the high career costs associated with motherhood, and in a challenging economy, more young women are choosing to put work ahead of love and family. According to a recent survey of 1,000 American working mothers by online resume builder Zety, 76% have been explicitly advised to delay having children until they’re more established in their careers, and 57% postponed motherhood for that reason.“I hate that advice, because we should be living in a world where no matter what you’re doing outside of work, you should be able to achieve your career goals,” says Zety career expert Jasmine Escalera. “Yes, it…

Here’s what doctors say to look for before you flush. (Photo: Toilets: nicoletaionescu/Getty; Design: Ayana Underwood/Canva)Published March 26, 2026 03:10AMRemember the last time you pooped, stood up, turned around, and carefully took note of your log’s shape and texture?… No? Can’t recall? Well, according to gastroenterologists, you might want to start. The color and consistency of stool, and dump frequency, can provide insight into your overall health and whether you could be exercising just a little too much. Here’s what to know. What Your Poop Color Reveals About Your Health According to Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, a board-certified gastroenterologist at MemorialCare…

Below, coauthors Blythe Harris and Mallory May share five key insights from their new book, Daily Creative: The 5-Minute Habit to Rewire Your Brain.Harris is an artist and entrepreneur, and for many years was the cofounder and chief creative officer of Stella & Dot. Today, she runs Daily Creative with her partner, May, where they focus on creativity as a daily wellness practice—not an artistic achievement.What’s the big idea?Creativity is a natural human capacity that grows stronger with use. When we treat creativity as a small daily practice rather than a high-stakes performance, it becomes a powerful tool for well-being, flexibility,…

The automotive industry is driving toward an electric future, and one Montreal-based company is determined to tow the recreational vehicle market along with it. Taiga Motors has spent the last decade building out production capacity to deliver fully electric snowmobiles and Jet Ski-like personal watercraft that they believe can go toe-to-toe with gas-powered alternatives. As with electric cars, the ride is designed to feel smoother, faster, and whisper-quiet, filling an unaddressed niche in the motor sports vehicle category. “If you’re on the water, all you hear is the wind and the waves. And if you’re on the snow, you hardly hear anything—just…