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Maddie Ziegler's 'Pretty Lethal' Invents Ballet-Fu Fighting
SportsMar 20

Maddie Ziegler's 'Pretty Lethal' Invents Ballet-Fu Fighting

A new action film combines ballet with combat in "Ballet-Fu," showing dancers as fierce fighters who use their training as their superpower. The movie proves ballerinas are tough enough to be action heroes without losing what makes dance beautiful.

Fast Company2 min read
AI Restores Voice of Actor Lost to ALS in Final Weeks
InnovationMar 18

AI Restores Voice of Actor Lost to ALS in Final Weeks

When actor Eric Dane lost his voice to ALS, AI technology gave it back to him so authentically that his family and nurses were moved to tears. Now the company behind it is offering free voice restoration to one million people worldwide.

Fast Company2 min read
Gen Z Founders Turn Bad Internships Into Better Workplaces
Daily MixMar 30

Gen Z Founders Turn Bad Internships Into Better Workplaces

Young CEOs who felt invisible as interns are now building companies where every team member sees their impact. Their approach is teaching older generations a fresh lesson about respect and ownership at work.

Fast Company2 min read
Patreon CEO: AI Companies Must Pay Creators for Their Work
SolutionsMar 19

Patreon CEO: AI Companies Must Pay Creators for Their Work

Patreon's founder is calling out AI companies for training models on creator content without compensation, while simultaneously paying millions to big publishers. His message brings hope that the creative economy can adapt and thrive in the AI era.

TechCrunch2 min read
Noah Kahan Netflix Doc Tackles Mental Health, Body Image
Global NewsMar 17

Noah Kahan Netflix Doc Tackles Mental Health, Body Image

Singer Noah Kahan announced his deeply personal Netflix documentary exploring his mental health journey, body dysmorphia, and family life will stream April 13, 2026. The film marks the first time the "Stick Season" artist has opened up about his struggles outside of his music.

Good Good Good2 min read
3 Brands Prove Doing Good Drives Customer Loyalty
SolutionsMar 20

3 Brands Prove Doing Good Drives Customer Loyalty

Rare Beauty, Goodles, and Bogg are growing slower by prioritizing their values over quick profits. The strategy is working: customers are staying loyal because of what these companies stand for.

Fast Company2 min read
Women Launch Gender-Purpose AI to Close the Equality Gap
SolutionsMar 13

Women Launch Gender-Purpose AI to Close the Equality Gap

Female AI founders are building purpose-driven companies designed specifically to solve women's challenges, from wage gaps to career advancement. They're not waiting for the male-dominated tech industry to change—they're creating their own path forward.

Fast Company2 min read
Ciara Remixes Hit Song to Promote Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention
Community HeroesMar 20

Ciara Remixes Hit Song to Promote Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention

Grammy winner Ciara is lending her 2000s anthem "1, 2, Step" to promote a new HIV prevention option that requires just two shots per year. She's on a mission to make health conversations cool again, especially for Black and Latino communities hardest hit by HIV.

Womens Health2 min read
London Synagogue Uses VR to Teach Holocaust History
InnovationApr 15

London Synagogue Uses VR to Teach Holocaust History

A London synagogue brought together 60 people across three generations for Holocaust Remembrance Day, combining traditional candle lighting with cutting edge virtual reality technology. Fifteen-year-old Ella Behar shared her great-grandmother's Auschwitz survival story while younger children experienced history through an award-winning VR film.

Google: survivor story2 min read