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Ahead of Trump’s inauguration, philanthropy is fueling political activism on the right and left
Donor-advised funds, the fastest-growing form of charitable giving, provide generous tax deductions and the ability to hide what causes wealthy activists support. (Fast Company)
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How Big Tech labor organizers aim to unite for Trump 2.0
Supercharged during the first Trump administration, tech worker activism faces new challenges and motivations as the 47th President heads to Washington. (Fast Company)
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NASA explores building the Prius of airliners
The agency awarded contracts to develop emission-slashing airplane designs that can take flight by 2050, including a hybrid-electric airliner. (Fast Company)
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Trump resistance begins with over 100 progressive groups gathering Thursday
Working Families Party, MoveOn, Indivisible, and other organizations are convening massive online meetings to strategize for Trump 2.0, beginning tomorrow. (Fast Company)
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Want to help Asheville recover from Helene? Buy our products, say local businesses
While tourism is in stasis following Hurricane Helene, western North Carolina is promoting its boutique manufacturers as a way to start rebuilding the economy. (Fast Company)
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EV battery fires are on the rise. They’re also totally preventable
There are ways to make e-bike and e-scooter batteries safer, from technological innovations to common sense storage techniques. (Fast Company)
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How to leverage your skills to land jobs on LinkedIn
If you’re looking for a position, or just open to offers, highlighting your skills on LinkedIn plays a critical role. According to LinkedIn data, recruiters are 50 percent more likely to search candidates by skills than by years of experience. … Continue reading
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Can Mastodon be a Twitter refuge for marginalized groups?
As the Mastodon universe swells (going from about 300,000 active users before the Twitter takeover to over two-and-a-half million as of this writing), hopes are high among longterm users and new arrivals that both the spirit and the technical underpinnings … Continue reading
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How to revive your old computer
PCs and Macs slow to a crawl as time goes by. But that doesn’t always mean you need a replacement. A few cheap tricks can often bring an old computer back to life. (Fast Company)
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How to keep your data from brokers and marketers
It’s no secret that private intel companies compile vast dossiers on us. But the extent is breathtaking. Here’s how it works—and what you can do about it. (Fast Company)
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