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How to Scrape Electromaps EV Charging Stations with Python
By the end of this tutorial, you will have a short Python script that turns a map rectangle into a list of EV charging stations from Electromaps: name, address, coordinates, connector mix, highest power in kW, community rating, opening hours and the price text the station publishes. Electromaps is…
The biggest mistake people make when trying to persuade others
Here’s the bad news: The deeper your understanding of an issue and the stronger your conviction about the solution, the worse you often become at persuasion. It’s due to a cognitive trap that the fields of behavioral economics and neuroscience have spent decades documenting: the curse of knowledge…
5 smart home devices that save you money (and 3 that are a waste)
The secret to smart home technology isn’t making your house feel like a sci-fi movie—it’s focusing strictly on your return on investment. A handful of smart devices will pay for themselves within a year or two through lower utility bills and prevented disasters. Others, however, are expensive…
I auditioned 12 AI agents to be my chief of staff. Here’s how they compared
This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools , a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. I’ve never had a secretary before. Or a chief of staff. With these AI agents, I suddenly feel like I have both. This week, among other things, they: Researched and…
FBI Links Record $6.3 Billion Binance Crypto Heist to North Korea
Federal investigators identified TraderTraitor as the hacking operation that compromised an engineer’s laptop to pull off last week’s theft. Binance pledges to fully reimburse customers.
47 Companies Are Mentioning Humanoid Robots in SEC Filings. History Says That’s a Red Flag
SEC filings show a massive surge in companies mentioning “humanoid robots.” History—and bubble psychology—suggest investors should look past the hot words.
Want to Make Your Product in America? The First Obstacle Isn’t the Factory
Trump wants things to be made in America, but finding suppliers, handling logistics, and absorbing liability costs remain major obstacles for American manufacturers today.
Midstream Health Raises $20 Million to Help Hospitals Recover Missed Payments
AI is helping hospitals find money hiding in plain sight.
They Asked for Sugar-Rimmed Margaritas at Chili’s—and Got Chemical Burns Instead
An unlabeled container of white granulated degreaser was mistaken for sugar at a North Carolina Chili’s. The margarita mix-up burned the mouths of 3 customers and 2 employees, prompting a trip to an urgent care center.
Samsung Built the Foldable First. Now Apple Wants the Creator Crowd
The next smartphone war is being fought one creator at a time.
The Best Leadership Lessons Aren’t Learned at Work
From pickleball courts to woodworking benches, the experiences leaders pursue outside the office can sharpen decision-making, creativity, and business performance.
Walmart Just Closed 3 Stores. The Real Story Isn’t a Retail Retreat
Three stores shut down earlier this year. The retailer attributes the closures to a key part of its strategy.
Forget Hiring an Army of Holiday Workers. AI Employees Could Help Handle the Rush
Less waiting on hold, more holiday cheer.
Sweet Loren’s Was Making $350,000 a Year. Then 1 Decision Helped Turn It Into a $100 Million Business
A deal with Whole Foods helped Sweet Loren’s get started, but the real breakthrough came when founder Loren Castle listened to customers.
5 Passive-Income Startup Ideas That Keep Earning After the Work Is Done
No matter your skill level, there are several types of startup ideas that let you earn passive income.
The Right Way to Pet a Dog, According to Science
New research shows what physical contact with a dog does to the body’s response during stress.
Want to Start a Business? The Founder of Idealab Has 1.2 Million Ideas to Give Away—and a Reason to Start Now
At the least: an interesting thought experiment.
Are American voters actually gloomy about the economy?
Polling is looking grim for Republicans ahead of the U.S. midterm elections on November 3, due in large part to deep pessimism among the public about the economy. At first glance, this might seem surprising. With the exception of inflation , many economic measures remain strong, including gross…
Why driverless trucks won’t be taking over highways just yet
Driverless trucks with artificial intelligence on board could dramatically change the landscape of freight shipping. A few companies have begun testing early models on some limited routes in Texas and California. Simulations of automated fleets show the potential benefits of the technology: The…
This Is the No. 1 Predictor of College Success. Today’s Students Are Doing Much Less of it, According to New Data
An analysis of nearly 80,000 college students found the activity that most improves their overall wellbeing is also one they’re doing less and less.
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