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Bosses have been trying to make employees return to the office for years now. Why are we still having the same conversation? Think of how much has happened since March 2020 when millions of employees started working from home: Two presidential elections, war and humanitarian crises, countless climate disasters, a roller-coaster economy of inflation and interest rates, the birth of ChatGPT and AI anxiety, eight Taylor Swift albums, and an endless string of debates about if, how, and when employees should return to office (RTO).

The experiment by two professors at the London School of Economics argues that AI could change the game when it comes to measuring public opinion. As the legislative election in France approached this summer, a research team decided to reach out to hundreds of citizens to interview them about their views on key issues.

A new term has slowly been gaining traction on social media. Will it last? Almost two years ago, the Berlin-based artist Boris Eldagsen made the headlines after winning the prestigious Sony World Photography Award with an AI-generated image, then rejecting the award. “AI is not photography. Therefore I will not accept the award,” he wrote on his website.

After the COVID-19 pandemic spotlighted problems with securing child care, Denver still has a shortage of nearly 12,000 spots, creating issues for families and the economy alike. About 22,560 children in Denver were in child care programs in 2023, according to a report by the Common Sense Institute Colorado, a conservative think tank.

On a flight from Mexico City to London last month, McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown tuned into a new docuseries, Game 7, which explores the tension surrounding decisive moments in sports. Brown felt like he could relate. Much like the 1994 New York Rangers, who led their Stanley Cup Finals series over the Vancouver Canucks 3-1 before losing two straight games to Vancouver to force a win-or-go-home Game 7, McLaren’s lead in the F1 constructors standings had just been narrowed, via a victory for Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr.

The 2025 Chevrolet Trax 2RS isn't super powerful, but it gets the job done. Benjamin Zhang/Business InsiderThe Chevrolet Trax is a subcompact crossover SUV and the lowest-priced model in GM's lineup. I was impressed by the Trax's strong feature content, attractive design, and great value. The Trax lacks engine power when filled with passengers and does not offer all-wheel-drive.