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Radicals & Visionaries ![Kim Lachance Shandrow]()
Richard Branson: Just Say Yes to Smoking Pot With Your Kids
The billionaire Brit dropped a smoke bomb of skunky parental advice at a conference for entrepreneurs yesterday.
Leadership ![Ray Hennessey]()
Sumner Redstone's Battle Is a Lesson In How Not to Lead
Redstone's battle with his Viacom team and board shows why founders or CEOs have to learn to bow out gracefully.
Make More Happen ![Kim Lachance Shandrow]()
JetBlue Defends Decision to Ask Passenger to Replace Booty Shorts Before Boarding Flight. Will the Incident Affect Its Brand?
The airline stands by its old-fashioned stance on attire, but experts say it doesn't have to. Here's why.
Facebook
Facebook Changes Policies on 'Trending Topics' After Criticism
The world's largest social network said in a blogpost that it was introducing several changes, including elimination of a top-10 list of approved websites, more training and clearer guidelines to help human editors avoid ideological or political bias.
Make More Happen ![Kim Lachance Shandrow]()
Seeing a Brand 'Probortunity,' Tinder Awards Scholarship to Sorority Girl Penalized for Using the Viral Dating App
'When we found out what Shannon was going through, we wanted to help and turn the experience into a positive one,' co-founder and CEO Sean Rad tells Entrepreneur.
Snapchat ![Lydia Belanger]()
Snapchat Exercises Poor Judgment With 4/20 Bob Marley Blackface Filter
After sparking outrage with a truly stupid feature on National Weed Day, the media-sharing service hasn't gotten around to snapping an apology.
Target ![Phil Wahba]()
Target to Allow Transgender People to Use Bathroom of Their Choice
The retailer says that it stands for inclusivity and equality.
Apple
Apple iPhone Unlocking Maneuver Likely to Remain Secret
The company that helped the FBI unlock a San Bernadino shooter's phone legally owns the method used to gain access.
Amazon ![Lydia Belanger]()
Should Amazon Succumb to Pressure to 'Dump Trump' Products?
Women's rights group UltraViolet has organized a petition with 13,000 signatures asking Amazon to remove the controversial figure's menswear line from its offerings.
Advertising ![John Kell]()
Gap Apologizes for 'Racist' Ad
In the image, an African-American girl is posing next to a taller Caucasian girl that is propping her arm on the younger girl's head.
Dress Codes ![Claire Zillman]()
Air France Offers Compromise After Flight Attendants' Outrage at Headscarf Rule
Those who aren't comfortable wearing a headscarf in Tehran can fly to other locations, the company said.
Cybersecurity ![Nina Zipkin]()
Sean Penn, Hot Off El Chapo Interview, to Talk Cybersecurity at San Francisco Conference
The controversial actor will have a one-on-one interview with RSA President Amit Yoran.
Make More Happen ![Nina Zipkin]()
Apparel Maker Lands' End Puts Itself in Tough Spot After Removing Gloria Steinem Interview
A profile of Steinem in the spring catalog led to vocal protests from customers who disagree with the feminist icon, but now more people are angry after the company's apology.
Elon Musk ![Kim Lachance Shandrow]()
Elon Musk Personally Cancels 'Super Rude' Customer's Tesla Model X Order
Don't cross the Bel Air billionaire. He has the power to ban you.