For pregnant women, the future is here—just in time for an urgent healthcare crisis. In the U.S., maternity care deserts are growing, often leaving communities completely without options. And despite the numerous warnings, nationwide maternal mortality data still paints a dire picture for pregnant women (especially rural women and women of color) who face preventable risks. It’s a hard reality, but one where technology can be up to the task, helping humans improve outcomes and increase access in innovative ways. That means more remote tools and apps that help women monitor their vital signs, get information, and advocate for themselves.…
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The invention of television disrupted the entertainment industry, although not everyone saw the potential right away. Darryl F. Zanuck, co-founder of 20th Century Fox, famously quipped in 1946: “[Television] won’t be able to hold onto any market it captures after the first six months. People will soon get tired of staring at a plywood box every night.”Well, Zanuck’s prediction certainly didn’t come true, and that will be evident as Hollywood celebrates all things television at the 77th Emmy Awards tonight (Sunday, September 14). This glamorous award show will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Let’s take a…
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In 2013, at the age of 22, I found myself in what many in my field would consider a dream position: working in New York City as an analyst at Goldman Sachs. The position offered everything young professionals are typically told to value: competitive compensation, a prestigious brand name, world-class offices in Manhattan, comprehensive benefits, and a clear career trajectory. I was at the epitome of certainty—or so it seemed. Beneath this veneer of security, doubt was brewing. I recognized that my long-term skill development would become increasingly specialized, which would limit my options for the future. Specialization promised stability,…
Transportation policy and infrastructure are determined by what the most influential lobbyists spend their resources on. If one of the old investigative journalism shows was publishing a story on this topic, they’d probably call the segment “Power Play: How Lobbyists Shape Transportation Infrastructure.” The grandfatherly voice would open up with, “The corridors of power are often unseen, but their impact is felt by all.” Dun dun dun. It’s kind of their thing to sound over-the-top, but lobbying certainly deserves that sort of big-voiced, you-won’t-believe-what-comes-next vibe. Lobbyists collect money from clients in order to buy legislation. In the olden days, they…
On October 24, 2024, tens of thousands of fans lined the streets of lower Manhattan to celebrate their latest hometown championship team, the New York Liberty. They gathered to cheer current players, including Finals MVP Jonquel Jones, and former legends who’d taken the team to the brink of a title in five previous seasons. But the parade’s biggest draw may have been the team’s mascot, Ellie the Elephant. As the parade made its way along the Canyon of Heroes, Ellie moved from float to float, pounding her feet in sync with the music, doing her signature dance move, the Ellie…
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer weathered backlash from Democrats earlier this year when he voted with Republicans to keep the government open. But he’s now willing to risk a shutdown at the end of the month if Republicans don’t accede to Democratic demands. Schumer says he and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries are united in opposing any legislation that doesn’t include key healthcare provisions and a commitment not to roll them back. He argues that the country is in a different place than it was in March, when he vigorously argued against a shutdown, and he says he believes Republicans and…
You are constantly getting feedback from others about your performance at work. A client may be happy with their interaction. A colleague may walk away from a meeting upset. You get comments on a report you have written, an email discussing a presentation, or thoughts on the way you interact with colleagues. In the best of worlds, the feedback you get is clear and easy to understand. Good feedback has three characteristics. It specifies the behavior you engaged in. It provides a clear and accurate assessment of the consequences of that behavior. It suggests actions you may take in the…
Rivian is recalling 24,214 R1S and R1T electric vehicles due to a software defect that may cause its hands-free Highway Assist system to misidentify lead vehicles, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday. The issue affects certain 2025 Rivian vehicles running an older software version in the U.S., the NHTSA said. Rivian has issued an over-the-air software update to fix the problem, the NHTSA added. The defect was identified after an incident involving a 2025 R1S model vehicle, where the system misclassified a low-speed vehicle and the driver failed to maintain control. Automakers have increasingly competed to…
As the founder, chair, and CEO of the Exceptional Women Alliance, I am fortunate to be surrounded by extraordinary female business leaders. Our purpose is to empower each other through peer mentorship that provides personal and professional fulfillment within this unique sisterhood. Joanna Massey, PhD, is one of those business leaders, and she is not afraid to challenge the status quo. She is a corporate board director, Fortune 500 executive, and expert in corporate governance and crisis communications. With advanced degrees in business, law, and psychology, she brings a unique, interdisciplinary perspective to one of the most pressing issues of…