Jennifer Mattson

Daylight saving time creates ‘social jet lag.’ A sleep expert explains how to reset your circadian rhythm Daylight savings ends on November 2. Here's how the time change affects your health, and how you can readjust your internal clock.

This Sunday's Daylight saving time change can mess up your sleep. Here's how to fix that.

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GM layoffs: EV market downturn hits automaker to the tune of 1,750 job cuts General Motors is trimming its ranks at electric vehicle and battery cell plants in Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee, the company said Wednesday.

And the layoffs keep coming.

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5 people who could become the next Federal Reserve chair: Trump administration picks short list to replace Jerome Powell Powell, who has butted heads with Trump over lowering interest rates, will serve until May 2026. His successor could be named as early as December.

As the Federal Reserve cuts rates again, all eyes are on who will replace Jerome Powell as the next Fed chair.

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Social Security payments will see these 3 changes in 2026: What to know about updates to benefits New Social Security rules could mean you get more—or less—in each benefit check next year. Here’s how to calculate the amount.

#SocialSecurity payments are going up in 2026.
Here's how much checks will increase next year and a few other key changes in my latest for @fastcompany.com
www.fastcompany.com/91427215/soc...

Neuroscientists have a new stress hack: Spend 36 minutes listening to your own brain waves Research shows sound-based relaxation reduced anxiety, insomnia, and depression symptoms and improved cognition for stressed-out workers.

Research shows sound-based relaxation reduced anxiety, insomnia, and depression symptoms and improved cognition for stressed-out workers. f-st.co/2o8wlZY

Meta AI layoffs today: 600 jobs are already being cut from Alexandr Wang's superintelligence lab According to a memo from Wang, the move means 'fewer conversations will be required to make a decision' as the tech giant ramps up artificial intelligence.

#Meta's AI layoffs come as Big Tech ramps up its investment in artificial intelligence, pouring billions in an increasingly competitive, high-stakes AI arms race.

I write about it today for @fastcompany.com
www.fastcompany.com/91427041/met...

Neuroscientists have a new stress hack: Spend 36 minutes listening to your own brain waves Research shows sound-based relaxation reduced anxiety, insomnia, and depression symptoms and improved cognition for stressed-out workers.

Stressed out? Try spending 36 minutes listening to your own brain waves.

Check out my article at @fastcompany.com
www.fastcompany.com/91426343/neu...

Gold and silver prices are plummeting: What that means for 'safe haven' assets—and why it's a good sign Gold and silver prices are down today, after a record-setting recent rally amid the government shutdown and tariff wars. Here's what's up.

After a record-setting rally over the past week, commodities traders went all in on a massive gold sell-off on Tuesday.

Here's my story for @fastcompany.com
www.fastcompany.com/91426148/gol...

YouTube video by NBC10 Boston Boston ‘No Kings' protest draws huge crowd

This. Is. #Boston.
As 'No Kings' protests sweep across the nation.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5VH... (Courtesy:NBC10 Boston) #NoKings

'No Kings' is not just in cities like Chicago, Boston, and NYC: These small towns are the beating heart of today's protests Today's 'No Kings' anti-Trump rally will have more than 2,700 events. The list of protest locations includes grassroots efforts in surprising corners of the country.

'No Kings:'
A majority of the 2,700 anti-Trump protests and events today are in rural, small, and midsize towns—as the grassroots pro-democracy movement spreads to all corners of the country.

Here's my story at @fastcompany.com www.fastcompany.com/91424589/no-... #protests #nokings

NYC mayoral race: How to livestream the debate tonight as Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa face off New Yorkers and cord-cutters, here's how you can watch the first debate in the hotly contested three-way race.

Time to tune in…NYC mayoral race: How to livestream the debate tonight as Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa face off
My latest @fastcompany.com
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Uber's newest gig work: Train AI to earn extra cash Uber is offering quick tasks to drivers and couriers, like uploading photos and video recordings, which will feed its artificial intelligence models.

Uber drivers and couriers have a new way to earn cash: Train AI.
I write about the new pilot program today in
@fastcompany.com

www.fastcompany.com/91423660/ube... #uber

A third of Gen Z have confided in AI chatbots over humans. Mental health experts are worried The generation uses ChatGPT for therapy on everything from work stress to their deepest secrets, and 40% talk to AI for at least an hour every day.

Gen Z's AI mental health crisis: 25% of #GenZ describe ChatGPT, Copilot, and other AI bots as their therapist or coach, friend, or coworker, while 34% admit to confiding in AI chatbots about things they’ve never told a person.
I write about it @fastcompany.com
www.fastcompany.com/91422133/a-t...

Why these unexpected stocks are skyrocketing by double digits today as Trump's China tariff war heats up Stocks linked to agriculture, soybeans, and cooking oil, including COOT and SDOT, are up Wednesday after Trump's latest comments put a spotlight on the food trade.

Why stocks linked to agriculture, soybeans, and cooking oil are up.
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No Kings October 18 protest: Millions expected in all 50 states for biggest rally yet against Trump. Here's what to know Saturday will see over 2,500 demonstration events as the government shutdown and worker furloughs continue, and the National Guard deploys in major cities.

Saturday will see over 2,500 demonstration events as the government shutdown and worker furloughs continue, and the National Guard deploys in major cities. f-st.co/v2Uo9I7

The Boy Scouts' newest survival skills are surprising—and critical The 115-year-old organization is debuting merit badges in AI and cybersecurity as it hopes to stay relevant in an increasingly digital world.

Boy Scouts can now earn these two merit badges as they learn #tech survival skills.
Here's my story for @fastcompany.com
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No Kings October 18 protest: Millions expected in all 50 states for biggest rally yet against Trump. Here's what to know Saturday will see over 2,500 demonstration events as the government shutdown and worker furloughs continue, and the National Guard deploys in major cities.

No Kings protests:
Millions of Americans are expected to turn up on Saturday in all 50 states for what organizers are calling the biggest rally yet against Trump.
Here's my story for @fastcompany.com
www.fastcompany.com/91421316/no-... #nokings #protests

Do you still need to pay taxes during a government shutdown? The question is top of mind for many this week as half of the IRS is furloughed, but the federal tax extension deadline is October 15.

Do you still need to pay taxes during a government shutdown?

I looked into for @fastcompany.com and here's what I found:
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What's open and closed on Columbus Day 2025? Holiday info for stores, banks, post offices, stock markets, pharmacies Columbus Day 2025 is today, October 13. Here's what's open and closed on the federal holiday—from Walmart and UPS to Nasdaq trading.

Is today Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day?

In my latest for @fastcompany.com, I break down the confusion.
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Markets and crypto are down today. Why these stocks are an unusual exception Trump spats with China over export controls of rare earth minerals, threatening ‘massive increase of tariffs’ and triggering a widespread market sell-off.

Shares of U.S. rare earth stocks rose after President Trump accused #China of strict export controls and threatened “massive increase of #tariffs” once again. However, the comments ended up triggering a market sell-off on Friday.

My latest for @fastcompany.com
www.fastcompany.com/91420537/mar...

Travelers are finding food in unlikely places—on your next trip, look here Some vacationers are redefining food tourism by skipping the fancy restaurants for vending machine and convenience store eats, says this trend report.

Skyscanner released its 2026 Travel Trends report on Thursday and the forecast includes trips down the supermarket aisle, literary-inspired itineraries, and some surprising destinations (hello, New Haven!).

My latest for @fastcompany.com
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This tax calculator adds up how much you'll save on 2026 taxes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act A tax calculator tool from the nonprofit Tax Foundation looks at take-home pay after the new law, including write-offs like the 'No Tax on Tips' provision and a car loan deduction.

There is a new calculator that shows how much you'll save on your 2026 taxes under the new One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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This popular retailer now sells Ozempic with an additional discount The chain’s pharmacy is offering GLP-1 weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy nationwide, along with a 2%-off perk for certain customers.

Some good news on the weight-loss front: Customers can now go to Costco to get Ozempic and Wegovy.

My latest at @fastcompany.com
www.fastcompany.com/91416968/oze...

A critical Social Security change impacting monthly benefits is at risk because of the government shutdown To calculate cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increases to 2026 Social Security checks, the agency needs data from the largely furloughed Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The federal government shutdown could impact
Social Security in this important way.

I explain in my latest for @fastcompany.com

www.fastcompany.com/91416735/soc...

Social Security payments will see a big change next week: What you need to know about the September 30 update The Social Security Administration will no longer issue these kinds of checks, starting Tuesday. Here's what retirees will need to do to collect benefits.

Starting next week, Social Security will not longer be sending out paper checks. Here's how you can enroll in electronic payments.
My latest @fastcompany.com
www.fastcompany.com/91411681/soc...

Amazon might owe you money: $1.5 billion payout for Prime members follows FTC settlement. Here's what to know Amazon settled an FTC lawsuit alleging it used 'deceptive practices' to sell Prime subscriptions, then made it 'exceedingly difficult' to cancel.

What to know about Amazon's massive $2.5 billion settlement with the FTC, and how much of that goes to eligible Prime members.

Here's my latest @fastcompany.com www.fastcompany.com/91411023/ama...

DOGE put your Social Security Number on a cloud server with up to a 65% risk of getting hacked: Senate report The unsecured database also holds dates of birth, parents' names, and other personal information—and Russia, China, and Iran know about it, says the report.

A new report from Senate Democrats said DOGE employees had access to personal data on all Americans—including Social Security numbers, and that's not all.

More in my latest for @fastcompany.com
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Day trading on the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and more could get easier thanks to this rule change—here's how The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority just approved one of the most significant updates for retail investors since 2001.

Day trading could get easier if the SEC approves this new rule.
My latest at @fastcompany.com
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Joann coming back? IP owner Michaels is resurrecting the fabrics brand—here's how, where, and when Months after buying Joann's intellectual property, Michaels is bringing back a version of the crafts retailer, including beloved items like the Big Twist yarn.

How Michaels is bringing a slice of Joann fabrics back to life.

My latest for @fastcompany.com
www.fastcompany.com/91410075/joa... #Michaels #Joann

Job seekers are getting hired faster—for these careers in particular Despite the uncertainty in today’s job market, the job search process is getting shorter for some applicants, says a new report from ZipRecruiter.

Finally, some good news...
Job seekers are getting hired in a shorter period of time, according to the latest findings from ZipRecruiter.
Here are the jobs most in demand in my latest for @fastcompany.com

www.fastcompany.com/91407585/job...