Weekly News Update

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• The Wall Street Journal [gift link] reported that Congress has a new bipartisan caucus to support the “re-commerce economy,” e.g., promoting platforms like eBay and Depop to reduce the fashion industry's negative environmental impact.
• TechCrunch reported that Google has a new app called Doppl that uses AI to visualize how different outfits might look on you (ooh, even better than that outfit-coordinating computer program in Clueless).
• NPR provided a step-by-step guide on what to do after you've been laid off.
• The San Francisco Standard shared that some Bay Area companies are giving young employees office-etiquette training.
• Smithsonian Magazine reported on new research that suggests taking a quick, deep nap may help lead to a “eureka” moment.
• The New York Times [gift link] noted that Gen Z is doing an impressive job saving for retirement. (People with names like “Brynnley” are now old enough to have 401(k)s?!)
• The Vajenda (written by Dr. Jen Gunter) looked at how perimenopause can worsen ADHD.
• The Verge reported that in California, Tinder is trialing tmandatory facial recognition security in the U.S. to verify profiles and crack down on impersonation and fake accounts.
• Your Laugh of the Week comes from The Hard Times, with “Poly Woman Struggles to Find Different Group Chat to Bitch About Each Partner.”

Noteworthy Threadjacks This Week…

• losing weight in your mid-40s
• slip shorts to wear under dresses
• having an especially passive partner (no, not regarding gardening!)
• wide brim summer hats

On CorporetteMoms Recently…

• We offered some clothes for working moms, including some maternity basics and washable workwear.

Happy Fourth!

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