For many tweens of the 2000s, "Club Penguin" was the place to be. Disaster struck in 2017 when Disney shut down the platform.

Now, a volunteer team of coders and moderators runs "Club Penguin Legacy," which has been online for more than four years.

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In this episode of FC Explains, Staff Writer Nate Berg breaks down the design agenda behind MAGA architecture, who is driving it, and what is at stake for the buildings that shape public life in America.

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The idea that the internet is built for people is crumbling. That has huge implications for your business Agents do not care very much about your homepage, your visual hierarchy, or the emotional arc of your funnel.

"The idea that the internet is built for people is crumbling. That has huge implications for your business", my article on @fastcompany.com
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Is organic music discovery dead? Geese 'psyop' debate leaves artists frustrated by growing barrier to entry The rising Gen Z rock band is raising questions about the line between being an industry plant and just having a robust marketing budget.

Is organic music discovery dead? Geese ‘psyop’ debate leaves artists frustrated by growing barrier to entry f-st.co/Nr7KZJj

From footwear to AI chips: Allbirds’ next move is hard to explain The company's shift from wool sneakers to servers shows how powerful the AI incentive has become.

A shoe company turning into an AI company isn’t just weird. It’s revealing. f-st.co/UmnN6rR

Influencer dubbed 'Sam Altman’s worst nightmare' goes viral for breaking ChatGPT’s brain, over and over again Husk has been poking holes in AI chatbots like ChatGPT, even earning him a response from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

Husk has been poking holes in AI chatbots, even earning him a response from the OpenAI CEO. f-st.co/IlK7oJs

Meetings, egos, ‘circling back’: The ‘corporate ick’ that drives workers away Workplace experts explain why younger employees are cringing at office jargon and performative culture—and what that says about dwindling trust at work.

Workplace experts explain why younger employees are cringing at office jargon and performative culture—and what that says about dwindling trust at work. f-st.co/RbfPo8b

How new perspectives come from moonwalking When employees enter a new organization for the first time, they moonwalk, like astronauts bouncing on the moon's surface.

When new employees start at an organization, the gravitational pull of its culture isn’t as strong so they kind of bounce around finding their way. f-st.co/VySEjTO

Fostering this one simple quality can dramatically improve your team's performance How to harness your team's most powerful motivational force

"When people can bring their passion into their work—in any form, however small—the psychological benefits are well-documented: increased confidence, stronger sense of identity, deeper social connection, and a greater feeling of belonging." f-st.co/KvwdlEY

The fragile ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. expires soon as mediators give an update The week-old ceasefire has been jeopardized by the U.S. naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, but mediators say they're making progress.

"Mediators moved closer Wednesday to extending the ceasefire between the United States and Iran." f-st.co/K51HbLm

"If you elegantly avoid the subject of money, money will somehow elegantly avoid you," entrepreneur Emma Grede says.

Grede discusses why women need to prioritize themselves and their finances with Mansueto Ventures CEO Stephanie Mehta.

Watch the full conversation: https://bit.ly/48vw7ka

Macy's is closing more stores in 2026: See an updated list of locations that will shutter soon The retail chain has marked a number of stores as 'closing soon' after previously announcing a wave of closures as part of its 'bold new chapter.'

Macy’s is closing more stores in 2026: See an updated list of locations that will shutter soon f-st.co/P0DXBc1

How to spot the red flags of a toxic culture If you're unsure you're in a toxic work culture, here are six warning signs that should prompt serious reflection.

In toxic work cultures, a few individuals may thrive—often in a parasitic way—at the expense of the majority. f-st.co/E48yrb4

The corporate skills that prepare you for solopreneur life These five traits will serve you well when you’re ready to go out on your own.

Solopreneurs who struggle with organization often never had that structure to learn from. f-st.co/G46SulU

Ambitious people get caught in this trap—here's how to get out High achievers often get stuck chasing milestones and external approval. Here’s how to break the pattern and reconnect with your instincts.

High achievers often get stuck chasing milestones and external approval. Here’s how to break the pattern and reconnect with your instincts. f-st.co/t7cIt3C

OpenAI CEO's attacker faces attempted murder charges after throwing a device at Sam Altman's home San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins alleges Daniel Moreno-Gama intended to kill OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

"This was planned, targeted and extremely serious." f-st.co/Jz1TkET

Emma Grede says caring about money doesn't make you selfish The 'Start with Yourself' author and Skims founding partner says women need to prioritize themselves, including their money and finances.

@stephaniemehta interviews the Skims cofounder who wants women to talk about money. #ModernCEO f-st.co/0VWe6JP

Jack Dorsey wants to have 6,000 direct reports The Block CEO and former Twitter cofounder is hoping AI can replace middle management roles this year after laying off nearly half the payment technology company in February.

The Block CEO and former Twitter cofounder is hoping AI can replace middle management roles this year after laying off nearly half the payment company in February. f-st.co/jUqNFQF

Delta’s swanky new suite is designed for side sleepers Delta’s next big move in the premium cabin race is a bed with more space and cushioning for side sleepers.

Delta's luxury new suite design is made for side sleepers. Delta expanded it by more than three inches, bringing its total length to more than six-and-a-half feet. f-st.co/3fhYWeV

Chili’s is calling out fast-food shrinkflation with one massive sandwich The chain says its new chicken sandwiches are significantly larger than McDonald’s—and come with a full meal for less money.

Fast food “value” is under fire—and Chili’s just dropped a very loud counterargument f-st.co/K6Go98v

The White House DoorDash fiasco is a snapshot of a presidency in free fall Even Trump's PR stunts—something even his harshest critics might concede are his strength—are flailing.

The White House DoorDash fiasco is a snapshot of a presidency in free fall f-st.co/ImE26RS

How we make decisions, and how to reach people who've already made up their minds The Elaboration Likelihood Model, developed in the 1980s, explains how people process persuasive information.

"Our instinct is to judge anyone who relies on mental shortcuts." f-st.co/sWkHAMB

There's a curious phenomenon happening in the marketing industry. Is it a sign of 'masculinization'? Job openings for 'content engineers' have the internet wondering why marketing roles are suddenly being rebranded.

Job openings for "content engineers" have the internet wondering why roles are suddenly being rebranded. f-st.co/KVdvYP5

AI can cut public funding, or help communities access it.

In @fastcompany.com, I show how #GrantWell helps local governments navigate complexity and claim the funds already set aside for them.

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NYC opens its first rest stop for delivery workers The idea for the city's 'deliverista hubs' sits at the intersection of delivery workers' rights and climate justice.

Los Deliveristas Unidos—a union of app-based delivery workers—have been campaigning for NYC to build outdoor structures where they can safely rest on the job, charge their e-bike batteries, and escape the elements. f-st.co/5tKlxZZ

Why Big Tech companies got quiet on climate change Massive AI data centers are changing the calculus for friendly tech brands that once led the way in net-zero commitments.

Big Tech's AI push is complicating climate goals. It also seems to be changing how these companies talk about, and even consider, the climate.

“Climate appears to be the last thing that they’re thinking about," Thomas Day of @newclimate.bsky.social told me
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For Ben Cohen, brand activism is a cornerstone of Ben & Jerry's.

"Brand activism is speaking out against the torrent of injustices that are being inflicted on the American people and on people around the world," Cohen said.

Watch the full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8l8unCk8pg

Why giant homebuilders are sticking with Sun Belt growth markets despite housing market weakness Beazer Homes CEO Allan Merrill: If homebuilders chase the markets that look tightest today, those conditions may have already shifted by the time homes deliver 2 to 4 years later.

Beazer Homes CEO Allan Merrill: If homebuilders chase the markets that look tightest today, those conditions may have already shifted by the time homes deliver 2 to 4 years later. f-st.co/ygLMTQn

Here’s how to jump-start your company’s AI transformation in 90 days AI is already transforming how organizations operate, compete, and create value, and adoption is accelerating across industries.

This step-by-step road map will guide you through an essential technological upgrade. f-st.co/qsOOQaq

7-Eleven is closing hundreds of stores: List of doomed retail locations grows in 2026 as chain seeks to reduce costs Japan-based Seven & i Holdings, which owns the convenience store brand, recently delayed an IPO of its North American unit. Here's the latest.

7-Eleven is closing hundreds of stores: List of doomed retail locations grows in 2026 as chain seeks to reduce costs f-st.co/0ERb1BQ