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Fast, faster, fastest.⁠ That's how Editor in Chief Brendan Vaughan prefaces his Editor's Note for the Fall 2026 issue of Fast Company.⁠ ⁠⁠ The issue's cover story featuring Walmart CEO John Furner reveals how the leader is rapidly deploying AI at scale, while managing some real employee anxiety. ⁠ Read the story before the issue hits newsstands: bit.ly/4gZFbBr
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Barclays is the latest bank to announce layoffs in the name of AI efficiency, following Citigroup, HSBC, and Standard Chartered. trib.al/LhAcu2S

Barclays layoffs today: Bank slashes 5% of workforce, attributing 5,000 job cuts to AI

Barclays is the latest bank to announce layoffs in the name of AI efficiency, following Citigroup, HSBC, and Standard Chartered.

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The housing market has a 42.8% problem. Millions of homeowners have little financial incentive to move, and new data suggests the situation isn't improving anytime soon. trib.al/jMDSgqb

Nearly half of U.S. mortgages have one thing in common, and it's creating a huge problem

A record share of outstanding mortgages originated during the pandemic-era low-rate period, leaving millions of homeowners reluctant to sell as borrowing costs remain elevated.

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Meta is splitting its stock: Here’s why, when, and what it means for investors trib.al/L205oEc

Meta is splitting its stock: Here's why, when, and what it means for investors

The parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp will create a new class of non-voting shares, with the change due to take effect in 2027.

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Why you should worry less about big data centers and more about big data trib.al/Gd3aJ8d

Why you should worry less about big data centers and more about big data

Google’s $10 million bid for Spirit Airlines' archive underscores a larger issue: Big AI labs have the money to license or buy massive amounts of business and consumer data.

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"Don't take it to the beach—they don't like sand." trib.al/YnhYhdA

Apple’s folding phone arrives in stores soon. See these dos and dont’s first

Foldable phones generally require more care than a traditional smartphone.

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Big news for Amex cardholders: Airbnb is coming to Amex Travel. That means new ways to earn Membership Rewards points, plus some significant changes to Platinum Card perks. trib.al/jzRXeZF

American Express and Airbnb just announced a major partnership. Here's what changes for cardholders

More than 1 million Airbnb properties are coming to Amex Travel, bringing new rewards opportunities and exclusive benefits for Platinum members.

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Big news for Amex cardholders: Airbnb is coming to Amex Travel. That means new ways to earn Membership Rewards points, plus some significant changes to Platinum Card perks. trib.al/v1Iw6XF

American Express and Airbnb just announced a major partnership. Here's what changes for cardholders

More than 1 million Airbnb properties are coming to Amex Travel, bringing new rewards opportunities and exclusive benefits for Platinum members.

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eBay layoffs: Hundreds of jobs slashed with stock riding high. ‘Our strategy is working,’ says CEO trib.al/XIYzWHE

eBay layoffs: Hundreds of jobs slashed with stock riding high. 'Our strategy is working,' says CEO

Despite a strategy shift that has significantly boosted shares, the e-commerce giant is undergoing its second round of major job cuts this year.

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GM wants to turn your car into a personal AI assistant on wheels trib.al/pSUMJxh

GM wants to tuarn your car into a personal AI assistant on wheels

The automaker is giving its OnStar service an upgrade for the AI age, with the aim of integrating it into your life even when you're not on the road.

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Why this athletic training shoe startup thinks it can run with the big boys like Nike and Adidas trib.al/mPSgHx6

Why this athletic training shoe startup thinks it can run with the big boys like Nike and Adidas

Founded by former college athletes, Boston-based Unsung is launching the "Snapback Trainer," designed specifically for sports training.

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eBay layoffs: Hundreds of jobs slashed with stock riding high. ‘Our strategy is working,’ says CEO trib.al/ZjEWSgd

eBay layoffs: Hundreds of jobs slashed with stock riding high. 'Our strategy is working,' says CEO

Despite a strategy shift that has significantly boosted shares, the e-commerce giant is undergoing its second round of major job cuts this year.

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"The solution is not a better version of today's model, it’s a different model altogether." trib.al/aTlp3FZ

True rarity, short supply chains, and made-on-demand models: What today’s luxury brands can learn...

Big luxury has become its own worst enemy because it’s a prisoner of its current playbook.

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Kroger is closing stores: See an updated list of more than 50 doomed locations across 18 states trib.al/YzCXES9

Kroger is closing stores: See an updated list of more than 50 doomed locations across 18 states

The grocery giant appears to have largely followed through with its plan to shut down dozens of underperforming supermarkets across its brands.

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Kroger is closing stores: See an updated list of more than 50 doomed locations across 18 states trib.al/2zgJMDV

Kroger is closing stores: See an updated list of more than 50 doomed locations across 18 states

The grocery giant appears to have largely followed through with its plan to shut down dozens of underperforming supermarkets across its brands.

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With Microsoft and Sony facing soaring component costs, the next generation of gaming hardware could come with unprecedented price tags. trib.al/0ydWWkZ

The next Xbox could cost $1,800. Here’s why

With Microsoft and Sony facing soaring component costs, the next generation of gaming hardware could come with unprecedented price tags.

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Peter Burke discusses Europe’s shifting approach to regulation, and the challenges of embracing a technology that’s transforming the economy. trib.al/35vJoRF

Ireland wants a bigger piece of the AI boom. Its enterprise minister explains how

Peter Burke discusses Europe’s shifting approach to regulation, and the challenges of embracing a technology that’s transforming the economy.

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Musk says the companies have “synergies.” Others believe it’s all a ruse to save Tesla and get his $1 trillion bonus package. trib.al/jRDcEbO

Elon Musk's flying Roadster was an ad for a SpaceX and Tesla merger after all

The CEO says the companies have 'synergies.' Others believe it’s a ruse to save Tesla and get his $1 trillion bonus package.

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If you give each day of the week a theme, you know in advance what gets your attention that day. trib.al/ig6GFOP

Why you should assign a theme to each workday

For a solopreneur, switching between tasks carries unique costs.

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Ralph Waldo Emerson warned against "a foolish consistency." Good leaders understand how to publicly change course as circumstances evolve. trib.al/pz5VHHG

How to change your mind without losing credibility

Ralph Waldo Emerson warned against 'a foolish consistency.' Good leaders understand how to publicly change course as circumstances evolve.

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AI-generated slides, "trillicorns," and the “three T’s of Founder Legibility.” trib.al/r20cUmR

Is it time for founders to ditch the pitch deck?

AI-generated slides, 'trillicorns,' and the '3 T’s of Founder Legibility.'

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