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Selfies have become ubiquitous in the social media age. But all those posed photos might be impacting how others see us in a way that we didn’t intend. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Puerto Rico suffered a worse disaster -- and faces a much longer more fraught path to recovery -- than Texas Louisiana or Florida. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The status of Kellogg’s as an American icon glosses over the family drama between brothers John and Will Kellogg whose ideas gave birth to the business. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

E-visits to doctors were supposed to make it easier for physicians to treat patients and create better health outcomes. But it has not turned out that way. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Angela Merkel may have won a fourth term as chancellor of Germany but she faces a tough road ahead due to gains by the far right and the tricky three-way coalition she must manage to form a government. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Two innovators are offering free or subsidized workspaces to artists in high-rent cities by repurposing commercial real estate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bankruptcy protection could give Toys R Us breathing space to reduce its financial stress and rethink its marketing strategies. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New Wharton research looks at why kerosene is used widely in countries with undeveloped electricity grids – and why innovative alternatives aren’t gaining traction. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Big data and analytics will entirely transform the manufacturing industry says Jon Sobel co-founder and CEO of Sight Machine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Steve McLaughlin CEO of fintech investment bank FT Partners talks about the opportunities he sees in the sector. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Companies carefully design their products but they also need to design the customer experience according to the book “Woo Wow and Win.” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From kid zones to luxury suites stadiums have adopted new marketing ploys but remain dear to fans’ hearts says author Rafi Kohan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wharton’s Philip Tetlock discusses the widening chasm between science-based political forecasting and the sound bites from pundits that often miss the mark. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is Apple’s latest batch of new products enough to keep the company moving forward or is it finally losing momentum after years of ruling the gadget world? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Amazon’s patent on “1-Click” ordering which recently expired helped jump-start the e-commerce giant’s growth from a virtual bookstore to a massive online marketplace. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hurricane Harvey was a predictable disaster says PennDesign’s Billy Fleming. He explains what cities could do to prepare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Many artists are not wired for business. With economics driving most from the field in the long run can business training help? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lego surprised Wall Street with its first drop in revenue in 13 years. Wharton’s David Robertson looks at possible causes and suggests remedies for its business. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Three experts discuss the Equifax breach the mistakes that were made in the credit giant’s response and what consumers can do to protect their credit going forward. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Most companies know that shifting to digital is key to their future. But many struggle with the process. A new book offers some advice. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.