“Simple Machines Made Simple,” which raised more than seven times its target on Kickstarter, is no ordinary picture book. Its interactive design lets kids spin wheels, slide knobs, and more. f-st.co/OZwWabo

“Transit-oriented development should be one of, if not the biggest solution that we’re looking at for housing development." f-st.co/yoODRt6

Disney’s YouTube TV blackout could cost up to $60M — and it hit right as earnings disappointed. f-st.co/6kovhWW

One in ten creators in North America reported having suicidal thoughts tied to their work, a rate that’s nearly double the national average. f-st.co/0Slsoqf

Unionized workers at the Seattle coffee chain have been fighting for higher pay and better hours. The strike coincides with Red Cup Day. f-st.co/XTvqHng

"President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night." f-st.co/545Wg3a

It's standard operating procedure for candidates to use their last names in political logos. Newly announced congressional candidate Jack Schlossberg, JFK's grandson, is using his first name instead. f-st.co/if38f7z

Training for my first boxing fight gave me the courage to start pursuing scary professional goals. f-st.co/LlaJKOz

With GPT-5.1, expect OpenAI to double down on its new, hallucination-free direction. f-st.co/fLEAair

Hint: You've got it in the bag, kiddo. f-st.co/gzMJvxo

Google just filed what it calls the first-ever lawsuit targeting SMS phishing. The goal: dismantle the “Lighthouse” network. f-st.co/JxNughZ

Data centers have huge water and carbon impacts. Building them in these states could reduce that f-st.co/OQtbS9R

The ResiClub team ran the numbers to better understand the math on 50-year mortgages. Here’s what we learned. f-st.co/lUnF0jX

MS NOW has built its own reporting and support staff, and is moving into a new headquarters west of Broadway in Manhattan. f-st.co/BcEjw0G

Visby’s at-home STI test delivers results faster than takeout. f-st.co/H1PjxXS

French startup Vela is releasing a wind-powered, racing-inspired cargo vessel next year that reduces emissions by 99%—and could outpace traditional ships at busy ports. f-st.co/rn93CQe

John F. Kennedy's 32-year-old grandson is stepping into the spotlight with a Congressional bid, part of a new wave of young progressive politicians. f-st.co/FPZ18x8

No more pennies, no more exact change. The U.S. Mint ends penny production. f-st.co/IPmOGae

@fastcompany.com interviewed Barry Joseph to talk about his latest book, “Matching Minds with Sondheim.” Learn more: https://bit.ly/47OFIBE 📚💙 #TheatreSky

Is Jack Schlossberg the next Zohran Mamdani? My latest piece on politics for @fastcompany.com (I also wrote about ⁠'Jack' earlier this year: bit.ly/3WT8Liq) www.fastcompany.com/91440363/is-... #JackSchlossberg

The Federal Aviation Administration last week ordered airlines to scale back domestic flight schedules. f-st.co/wwEfPNs

Between sleepless nights and school runs, career development can feel impossible for parents. Here's how they can keep learning. f-st.co/OsHQ4li

"Space weather forecasters issued an alert on Tuesday for incoming severe solar storms." f-st.co/mOdYiil

Coca-Cola just rebranded Mr. Pibb after almost 25 years, this time with a new formula, extra caffeine, and an entirely bold look. f-st.co/McvS2Xv

Microsoft’s “Oz” isn’t behind a curtain—it’s in the cornfields. The AI assistant could become every farmer’s new right-hand tool. f-st.co/WvQzXQq

With little warning, airlines faced initial chaos when the FAA announced flight cuts a week ago. Now, they await the all clear to resume normal schedules — something that will take time given the compounding issues, from Chicago snowstorms to lingering air traffic staffing issues. @fastcompany.com

Transparency starts with public disclosure of the algorithms and scoring systems ICE uses. f-st.co/sfIJWF8

Rolling layoffs are becoming more common, but they "create cultures of anxiety, insecurity, and resentment," according to a new Glassdoor report. f-st.co/DrX8z3K

Phil Gilbert transformed the way 400,000 IBMers worked. Now he wants to fix your business's culture. f-st.co/NZGxkMi

Smartphone cameras have come to dominate the world, so it’s worth considering the trade-offs when it comes to their wider perspective. f-st.co/BSpv1sU

5 questions with Ikea's new CEO, who explains why he's happy with revenue being flat. f-st.co/QN3Ly1F

ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, and have been linked to 15 hospitalizations. f-st.co/3yhDERj

Before hype had a name, Jeff Staple was already defining it. From silkscreening tees in NYC to sparking a sneaker riot with the legendary Pigeon Dunks, he built a streetwear empire from a single bird.  Watch the full video: bit.ly/440p4h9

Apple has pulled two of China’s biggest gay dating apps, Blued and Finka, under pressure from Chinese authorities. f-st.co/UwOAVL7

If you tend to tackle multiple huge projects at once, you might be—and it could be holding you back. f-st.co/R7XrOjl

"Japanese technology giant SoftBank said Tuesday it has sold its stake in Nvidia." f-st.co/ERbMpD3

There’s strategy & symbolism in the decision of San Juan Capistrano city government to rebuild city hall w/an attached (extremely) affordable housing development for homeless residents. For @fastcompany.com I looked at a new kind of permanent housing partnership www.fastcompany.com/91438609/thi...

Most workplaces will give you some time off with the loss of a loved one. But, the grief process kicks in for more things than someone's passing. And it lasts longer than you might expect. My latest for @fastcompany.com. www.fastcompany.com/91436831/how...

⭐🗞️Harvey Deutschendorf's Emotional Intelligence Game Changers was featured in an article from Fast Company! Check out the timely article here: https://loom.ly/IIqZd-g @fastcompany.com #fastcompany #emotionalintelligence #EQ #indieauthor #businessbooks

For the past decade, AWS has been the engine powering Amazon’s dominance. Amazon Ads is shaping up to be the next juggernaut. f-st.co/7wXqUyg

Cruise mania is back in a big way, and with the launch of Destiny and more ships coming, he reveals what’s next and how Disney’s pushing its on-board storytelling forward. f-st.co/mtQmv2S

This wealthy California town built affordable housing in an unusual location. f-st.co/EEJmKwi

A brand gets you the emotional advantage, moving people and markets. #FCImpactCouncil f-st.co/K7PZtya

Asked Monday why the FDA didn't convene a formal advisory panel on the issue, Makary said such meetings are “bureaucratic, long, often conflicted and very expensive.” f-st.co/9PX5QUO

The K-visa rolled out by Beijing last month is part of China’s widening effort to catch up with the U.S. in the race for global talent and cutting-edge technology. f-st.co/bZK0g0j

Social media was divided after the media company dismissed workers who confronted the HR head outside his office following layoffs. f-st.co/y4HhWns

Buffett said, "Father Time, to the contrary, now finds me more interesting as I age. And he is undefeated; for him, everyone ends up on his score card as ‘wins.’” f-st.co/GntQrjS

Marriott’s breakup with Sonder isn’t just corporate drama — guests say they were evicted mid-stay and left to find new hotels overnight. f-st.co/5ZvZAHM

The mood was "chaos" at US airines when the FAA announced with little notice that it would cut flights by 10% at 40 key airports. But once they had the where and by how much, staff used muscle memory developed during COVID to methodically thin schedules. My latest for @fastcompany.com.

Tesla is getting into the rental car market. My latest for @fastcompany.com www.fastcompany.com/91438533/tes...