• Mon, June 2, 2025

by: Fortune

McKinsey leans on AI to make PowerPoints faster, draft proposals

McKinsey employees can now create PowerPoint slides from simple prompts and ensure reports have the right tone.

by: BBC

Plans for new Telford leisure centre to go on show

The proposed building in Dawley would include a five-lane pool and is expected to open in early 2027.

by: People

CDC Urges International Travelers to Be 'Fully Vaccinated' Against Measles or Consider Postponing

The CDC is recommending all travelers be fully vaccinated, following an outbreak linked to a flight that landed in Denver.

by: stacker

As demand for US passports grows, here are the states with the most aspiring world travelers

Spokeo used data from the Department of State to see where the rate of passports grew the most over the last several decades.

by: CNET

JetBlue and United Airlines Announce Partnership: What This Means for Travelers and Airfare

With this alliance, you'll be able to use your points across both airlines and book flights on either's website or app.

by: Forbes

11 Products To Help Traveling Dads Improve Their Next Trip

Treat the dads in your life to the right gift that can improve their next trip. While it is hard to keep your home routine on the road, these gift ideas can help.
  • Tue, June 3, 2025

by: KTVX

Man killed after falling off train traveling through Nevada to Utah

A Louisiana man was killed after falling off a train traveling through Nevada to Utah. He was found in a Nevada city roughly 50 miles away from the Utah border.

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | Massive passport application backlog upends travel plans | Season 2021

If you apply for a passport now, you'll probably get it by Thanksgiving.

by: KIRO

Travel the world and tell coffee stories: Starbucks' looking to hire for dream job

Looking to travel the world and post videos on social media and get paid to do it?

by: BBC

Kyra Hill death: Liquid Leisure had incorrect planning permission

Kyra Hill died after getting into difficulty in a designated swimming area at Liquid Leisure in 2022.

by: Newsweek

Full list of US travel warning updates for June 2025

The State Department considers various factors, like crime, terrorism, civil unrest, access to health services, and more when issuing advisories.

by: CNN

My favorite travel charger doubles as an AirTag. It just dropped to the lowest price yet | CNN Underscored

CNN Underscored is kicking off its Summer Travel Week and one of my favorite travel accessories just went on sale. Amazon has dropped prices lower than ever on Twelve South's PlugBug charger.

by: Fortune

Current ARM mortgage rates report for June 3, 2025

See Tuesday's report on average mortgage rates adjustable-rate mortgages so you can pick the best home loan for your needs as you house shop.

by: CNET

PayPal's New Credit Card Offers Interest-Free Financing for Travel. But Watch Out for This Pitfall

The financing offer may be tempting, but you won't earn rewards.

by: Fortune

Fortune COO Summit 2025 livestream

Fortune's network of COOs and other C-Suite executives will convene June 9-10 to explore strategies and solutions.

by: BBC

North Lincolnshire students to get travel grants worth hundreds

North Lincolnshire Council says it will give grants of up to 362 to help students get to lessons.

by: BBC

Students to get travel grants worth hundreds

North Lincolnshire Council says it will give grants of up to 362 to help students get to lessons.

by: Fortune

Ray Dalio on AI: 'We are now at the brink of a new era'

"The days of people making decisions in their own heads are ending," Ray Dalio writes about AI in his new book.

by: Fortune

How Dropbox is using cloud technology to sustain its virtual first model

"We understand the challenges our customers face because we experience them firsthand."

by: Fortune

Current price of gold: June 3, 2025

by: Fortune

OpenAI and DeepMind losing engineers to Anthropic in one-sided talent war

Anthropic is making gains in the AI talent war, poaching top engineers from OpenAI and DeepMind.

by: Fortune

Investors bet on Trump tariff concessions as retaliation threats rattle markets

Cushioning the markets from further drops seems to be the investor sentiment that Trump's tariff threats are not as dire as they first appear.

by: Fortune

Swiss inflation turns negative for first time in four years

Inflation was pushed down by heating oil and air transport, while rents and some fruit and vegetable costs rose, the Swiss National Bank said.

by: Fortune

Trump wants to double oil flowing through Alaska's pipelines and build a massive natural gas project as its 'big, beautiful twin'

For years, state leaders have dreamed of such a project but cost concerns, shifts in direction, competition and questions about economic feasibility have hindered progress.

by: Fortune

Goodyear blimp celebrates turning 100 with flight over hometown of Akron

Here's the history of the iconic dirigible

by: Fortune

This hacker-turned telecom mogul could be Europe's tech savior

Maverick investor and former porn entrepreneur is pouring billions into startups. The goal: to catch up with China and the U.S.

by: Fortune

Current refi mortgage rates report for June 3, 2025

See Tuesday's report on average refi rates on different types of home loans.
  • Wed, June 4, 2025

by: TMJ4

Travel cutbacks: Americans planning shorter, more frequent trips this summer

An uncertain economy, and potential tariff price hikes, has Americans sticking to tight budgets for summer travel, according to a new survey by Deloitte.

by: Fortune

Reddit sues Anthropic for allegedly sneaking user comments to train Claude AI

Anthropic said in a statement that it disagreed with Reddit's claims "and will defend ourselves vigorously."

by: GOBankingRates

Travel Insurance Doesn't Cover Everything: 4 Things To Know Before You Buy

Booking a vacation is exciting. Whether you're planning a week of exploring a new location or using the time to lie by the beach, it's a chance to get away and recharge. Unfortunately, vacations can...

by: montanarightnow

Pepto Bismol May Not Prevent Traveler's Diarrhea, New Study Finds

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by: ABC

As Canadian wildfire smoke travels down to US, here's why it can be so dangerous

As hundreds of wildfires burn across Canada, smoke is traveling south and potentially affecting Americans' health. Here's why it can be so dangerous.

by: Forbes

The 7 Best Travel Strollers, After Rigorously Testing 21 Options

Over the course of more than two years, we extensively tested 21 travel strollers with kids and parents. These are our picks for the best travel strollers in 2025.

by: Fortune

Microsoft's LinkedIn chief to run office group in AI shakeup

Ryan Roslansky, will tack on responsibility for the teams behind Outlook, Word, Excel and the rest of the Office bundle.

by: ABC

Summer travel forecast: Busiest days to fly and how to save on airfare

Millions of Americans are gearing up to head to the airport or hit the highway for summer vacations.

by: Fortune

Current price of gold: June 4, 2025

Trends in gold prices could indicate whether the asset can protect against inflation. Here's a look at how the precious metal is doing today.

by: Forbes

Corporate Travel Solutions: 8 Tips To Help You Save On Business Travel

Here's how to keep travel costs under control without missing out on any of the opportunities that exist on the road.

by: Forbes

Three Major Trends Are Shaping This Summer Travel Season

This summer, travel trends are shifting towards a variety of experiences, including foodie favorites, star-studded adventures and spontaneous staycations in the U.S.

by: Fortune

White House asks Congress to claw back all of $9.4 billion in approved spending targeted by DOGE

It's a process known as "rescission," which requires President Donald Trump to get approval from Congress to return money that had previously been appropriated.

by: BBC

Royal Cornwall Show: tickets, times and travel information

More than 100,000 are expected to attend the event at Wadebridge between 5 and 7 June.

by: BBC

Post-Brexit pet travel scheme comes into effect

From today, people bringing their pets from Great Britain to Northern Ireland will need a new Pet Travel Document.

by: Fortune

The GOP's anti-tax guru says tariffs are 'not as good as an income tax'

Arthur Laffer supports many pillars of Trumponomics but he says expectations that tariffs will raise revenue are overblown.

by: Fortune

From 'chunky numbers' to 'Decel': The ultimate guide to translating Mountainhead's insufferable Silicon Valley lingo

Jesse Armstrong's new opus about the super-rich relishes in business world jargon.

by: Fortune

Coach's hit handbag shows how less-expensive luxury is gaining ground

Consumers are starting to question the true value behind the price of luxury items, including how items are made and the cost versus what they're really worth.

by: Fortune

DOJ is dropping its lawsuit against Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro

For wrongfully retaining presidential records

by: Fortune

Wells Fargo let out of the doghouse as Fed lifts restrictions placed on it in 2018 over its fake-accounts scandal

It's a win for Wells Fargo, which has spent nearly a decade trying to convince the public and policymakers that it had changed its ways.

by: Fortune

From Stuttgart to Detroit: How Europe's car giants are bracing for Trump's tariff tsunami

European automakers face price hikes, production shifts and supply chain chaos as Trump's 25% tariff upends the transatlantic car market.

by: Fortune

Ray Dalio on AI: 'The days of people making decisions in their own heads are ending'

"The opportunities that are being developed are nearly unbelievable," writes the Bridgewater founder.

McKinsey leans on AI to make PowerPoints faster, draft proposals

McKinsey employees can now create PowerPoint slides from simple prompts and ensure reports have the right tone.
The article from Fortune, dated June 2, 2025, discusses McKinsey & Company's strategic pivot towards AI consulting, highlighting their new AI-driven PowerPoint proposal technology. This innovative tool automates the creation of customized consulting proposals, significantly reducing the time and effort required to pitch new projects. The technology leverages advanced AI algorithms to analyze client data and industry trends, enabling McKinsey consultants to deliver highly tailored and data-driven presentations. The article notes that this move not only enhances McKinsey's efficiency but also positions them as leaders in the integration of AI within the consulting industry, potentially setting a new standard for how consulting firms operate and compete.

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https://fortune.com/2025/06/02/mckinsey-ai-consulting-powerpoints-proposal-technology/

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