The Art of Home: Explore the Luxurious World of Interior Design with Designer Sara Story’s Debut Book

Sara Story has released a new book called “The Art of Home” (Rizzoli), which beautifully showcases her global-boho aesthetic through the homes she has decorated in New York, Colorado, Texas, and California. These homes include three out of four residences she shares with her husband, hedge-fund founder Kenneth Garschina, and their children. These residences are …

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Understanding the Federal Reserve’s Inflation Target: Explained

Good morning, Quartz readers! Here’s what you need to know: The Federal Reserve (Fed) is confident that it will succeed in its fight against inflation by 2026. Officials from the US central bank anticipate that the average annual inflation rate will decrease to 2% by that year. However, there are several factors that need to …

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Unlock the Hidden Powers of Alexa: Amazon Reveals Exciting New Features Beyond Kitchen Timekeeping

Amazon announced updates to its suite of smart devices at its fall hardware event on Wednesday (September 20). Don’t expect the Fed to help your investment in Amazon During its fall hardware event held at Amazon Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, the company’s Vice President of Devices and Services, David Limp, introduced a series of updates …

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How Your Name Will Be Stolen Before Your Job, by a Bot

In May, Tessa made controversial recommendations and was promptly removed from her position as the National Eating Disorder Association’s chatbot. Users were taken aback when Tessa, designed to aid those at risk of eating disorders, instead advised them to lose weight. The nonprofit’s CEO clarified that Tessa was not intended to replace the human connection …

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6-Year-Old Girl Uses Alexa to Save Her Mom’s Life Twice

A remarkable story emerges from Scotland as a mother hails her young daughter as a hero for using Alexa to save her life—twice. Emma Anderson, now 27, was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition where the heart muscle becomes excessively thick, when she was just 15 years old, as reported by Sky News. Last year, …

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