‘TikTok refugees’ are joining Chinese app RedNote. Here’s how to use it.
Xiaohongshu is popping off as TikTok’s future hangs in the balance. Americans are flocking to another China-based social media app as a potential TikTok ban looms. Xiaohongshu has risen to the top of the App Store in the US as so-called TikTok refugees search for apps that provide similar short-form video content. The name translates…
Stock market today: Dow soars 634 points and yields fall after cool CPI and strong bank earnings
US stocks rallied on Wednesday as traders took in cool inflation data and strong earnings among Wall Street banks. All three benchmark indexes rose sharply after the opening bell, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average surging more than 600 points. Meanwhile, bond yields slumped. The 10-year US Treasury yield fell by 13 basis points to…
The FDA has banned Red No. 3, a synthetic dye used in candy, cereals, and Tylenol
Red food dye The Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of a specific red dye in food products. Red No. 3, a synthetic dye which gives a cherry hue to candies, sodas, and some medications, has been linked to cancer in some studies. “The FDA cannot authorize a food additive or color additive…
If you want to land a job this year, get good with AI
Becoming skilled with AI could help you land a job in 2025. If you want to get a new job this year, it might pay to lean into artificial intelligence. Since last fall, AI hiring has risen 30% faster than overall hiring, new figures from LinkedIn show. This doesn’t just mean being one of the…
In Larry Fink’s 100th earnings call, the BlackRock CEO spoke about private markets and retirement — but not his own
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink. At least one thing remains the same from when BlackRock went public a quarter of a century ago: Larry Fink’s pre-earnings call dinner. Fink, speaking on his 100th earnings call Wednesday, said — despite the many changes to the firm and the world over the past 25 years — he has…
Gas prices will fall in the next 2 years as global oil supply outpaces demand, EIA says
Hurricane Milton has forced many Tampa-area residents to evacuate, leaving residents to scramble for limited gas. US drivers could get some relief at the pump in the next two years as oil supply surpasses global demand, according to the US Energy Information Administration. The agency said US gasoline prices will likely fall to $3.20 per…
I tried the Chinese app RedNote and saw how TikTok ‘refugees’ are trolling the US government
The RedNote app is surging with dark humor memes. I spent time on the Chinese app Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, that Americans are flocking to as a potential TikTok ban looms. It was an amusing and utterly confusing experience. The app is flooded with posts deriding the US government. It seems impossible to parse…
As a mother and professor, I noticed my students are perfectionists. I’m now modeling my imperfect behavior for my daughter.
College students seem to struggle with original thought, according to the author. I’ve been teaching University of Michigan students how to write for over a decade, starting as a graduate student instructor and now as a middle-aged mom. I’ve worked closely with all students — from the pre-med freshmen to the seasoned seniors majoring in…
Job ads are now laundry lists and applications are rejected by algorithms — it’s no wonder everyone is frustrated
Applying for jobs is becoming an increasingly frustrating process for many. Job ads need an overhaul. They’re often too lengthy, too demanding, and may prompt candidates to lean more on their networks to avoid a relentless application-rejection cycle. With an era of “revenge quitting” on the horizon, companies that want to attract top talent may…
