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Reddit Destroyed This Restaurant Over a $22 Grilled Cheese — Now It’s Out of Business
The pricey menu at Farmer's Wife in Marin County sparked outrage that spiraled into a delgue of one-star reviews.
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This Tech Company With a History of Wild Recruiting Practices Has a New Trick: A $500,000 Prize
The competition is open to worldwide competitors and admits up to eight-person teams.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Elon Musk Announces Tesla Will Stop Making Its Model S and X and Will Build Humanoid Robots Instead
The company is converting Model S and X production space to manufacture 1 million humanoid robots.
Business News
Starbucks’ Turnaround Is ‘Ahead of Schedule’ as Sales Beat Expectations
The coffee chain got a sales boost thanks to faster service times and a $30 bear cup.
Business News
This Major Retailer Is Increasing Pay For Thousands of Workers — No College Degree Required
One of the largest employers in the U.S. is upgrading 3,000 pharmacy technician roles to higher-paid team lead positions.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Southwest’s Signature Open Seating Is Gone — And Some Customers Aren’t Happy
The airline rolled out assigned seating this week, ending a 54-year-old policy.
Business News
The World’s Most-Followed TikToker Just Signed a $975 Million Content Deal — AI Clone Included
The expectation is that commercializing Lame’s fan base will generate more than $4 billion in annual sales.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Amazon Is Shutting Down Every Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh Store. Here’s What Went Wrong.
The company will close 57 Fresh stores and 15 Amazon Go locations, converting some into Whole Foods stores.
Business News
This Internet Pioneer Just Launched an AI Answer Engine to Compete With Google and ChatGPT
Yahoo Scout runs on Claude AI and on Yahoo's three decades of user data from 250 million monthly users.
Business News
Here’s the Big Reason Why This Delivery Giant Is Cutting 30,000 Jobs This Year
The 2026 job cuts will come through a mix of attrition and voluntary buyouts.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Sydney Sweeney’s Marketing Stunt for Her Lingerie Line Could Land Her in Legal Trouble
In a viral video, the actress decorated the Hollywood Sign without permission from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
Marketing
Gary Vaynerchuk Rebrands His Agency for Enterprise Clients — And Reveals What Big Brands Are Missing
Vaynerchuk's small business agency, The Sasha Group, is being repositioned for enterprise clients as ChukMedia.
By Jason Feifer
Business News
Airbnb’s Brian Chesky Shares the Moment of Crisis That Turned Him Into a Real CEO
After Airbnb guests vandalized a host’s apartment, Chesky says he faced a "moment of truth."
By Sherin Shibu
Building a Business
This 37-Year-Old Thought His Boat-Flipping Side Hustle Was About to Sink. Now It’s a $68 Million Public Company.
Jason Ruegg's business idea started on the docks during college, flipping used boats in between classes.
Business News
Apple’s New AirTag Fixed the One Thing Everyone Complained About
The popular tracker features a 50% louder speaker and extended Bluetooth range.
Business News
This One Store Is Booming — and the U.S. Economy Has Everything to Do With It
The chain saw record-high revenue last year, reflecting a shift in how Americans navigate economic pressure.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Companies Are In ‘No-Hire, No-Fire’ Mode Right Now — And AI Is Partly to Blame
Companies are becoming more efficient without increasing headcount, creating a frozen job market.
Business News
The CEO of an $8 Billion Startup Says You Should Be ‘Constantly Stressed’ to Do Your Best Work
He says that seeking out stressful situations is the fastest way to grow as a founder.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Why Is Costco Being Sued Over Its $4.99 Rotisserie Chicken?
A class action lawsuit alleges Costco isn't telling the truth about one of its most popular products.
Business News
People Are Making Thousands on Betting Websites Wagering Against Elon Musk’s Next Moves
On prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, skeptics are profiting from Musk's spotty track record on ambitious promises.
Business News
Elon Musk Reveals When Tesla Will Sell an Item That ‘Everyone on Earth’ Will Eventually Own
According to Musk, this new technology could one day become as ubiquitous as smartphones.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Hyundai Plans to Deploy 30,000 Humanoid Robots by 2030. Union Warns of ‘Employment Shocks.’
The automaker's announcement sent shares to record highs, but its labor union says to hit the brakes.
Business News
TikTok Finally Has a Deal. Here’s Who Just Bought 80% of the App.
The agreement ends a six-year legal battle that saw the app banned by Congress and nearly shut down this month.
Business News
Elon Musk Says He’s an Alien — But Thinks Humanity Might Be Alone in the Universe
At Davos, the billionaire said his belief that "it might only be us" in the cosmos drives Tesla, SpaceX, and his vision for humanity's future.
Business News
Amazon Is Cutting 30,000 Corporate Jobs — And a Big Wave Starts Next Week
CEO Andy Jassy says the company has "too much bureaucracy."
Business News
OpenAI Just Gave a Big Clue to What Its Secret Consumer Hardware Product Will Be
OpenAI is on track to announce its first device in the second half of the year.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Amazon’s New Store Is So Big It Could Fit Two Target Stores Inside
The 230,000-square-foot megastore in suburban Chicago will combine groceries, general merch, and fulfillment operations.