Business News
The Ultra-Rich Are Turning Their Homes Into Fortresses: ‘Moats, Bunkers, and $175,000 Guard Dogs’
High-price precautions once reserved for presidents and royalty are now mainstream in luxury mansions.
News and Trends
Online Presence
Threads Turns ‘Dear Algo’ Meme Into Official Feature After Users Wouldn’t Stop Complaining
Write "dear algo, show me more posts about cute cats" and your feed will adjust for three days.
Business News
Desperate White-Collar Job Seekers Are Paying Recruiters Thousands of Dollars to Help Them Find Work
Instead of employers paying headhunters, job seekers are now paying recruiters hefty fees to find job openings and apply on their behalf.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
AI Researchers Are Quitting OpenAI and Anthropic, Warning ‘The World Is in Peril’
A wave of high-profile staffers are sounding alarms about safety risks, ethical concerns, and moving too fast.
Business News
Warren Buffett Reveals the Most ‘Important’ Career Advice He Gave His Own Children — And It Was Inspired By an 1841 Essay
The billionaire investor shares critical insight that was passed down through generations of his family.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Nike’s New Sneakers Are ‘Like an E-Bike for Your Feet.’ Here’s How They Work.
The Project Amplify system attaches motorized leg shells to sneakers to help everyday runners go faster and farther.
Business News
Half of Elon Musk’s xAI Founding Team Has Now Left the Company — And the Timing Is Alarming
Six of xAI's 12 co-founders have departed, with five leaving in the past year alone—just as Elon Musk's AI lab prepares for a major IPO following SpaceX's acquisition.
Business News
Google Is Handing Out Buyouts — Here’s Who Got the Offer and How Much They Can Expect
Google’s chief business officer sent staff a leaked email about the buyout — here’s what to know.
By Sherin Shibu
Thought Leaders
You Don’t Need Silicon Valley Funding to Start a Business — and These Founders Are Proving It
Founders across emerging and regional markets are building world-class companies without Silicon Valley's capital advantage. Here's how.
Buying a Franchise
How Red Lobster’s New CEO Is Clawing the Chain Back After Bankruptcy
The chain is still slimming down as CEO Damola Adamolekun reviews leases and cuts costs, though sales are up 10% and viral seafood boils are driving traffic.
Business News
The One Piece of Advice From the ‘Best CEO in America’ That This Leader Says Will Change Your Life
Former Microsoft CTO Jeffrey Snover sat in on an exclusive meeting led by CEO Satya Nadella — here’s what he learned.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Private Schools in NYC Now Cost More Than Elite Colleges. Here’s the Shocking Number.
At least seven Manhattan private schools are breaking the $70,000 sticker price this fall, with one charging $75,300.
Business News
New Alarming Study Reveals AI Is Making Us Work More, Not Less
An eight-month study reveals that generative AI tools intensified work, creating unsustainable productivity that risks burnout.
Business News
Companies Can’t Hire Fast Enough for Workers With These In-Demand Skills — Do You Qualify?
A new report found that companies are looking for one specific set of skills above the rest.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Elon Musk Says SpaceX Is Pivoting to Build a ‘Self-Growing City’ on the Moon
The billionaire announced that the moon is the "overriding priority" for securing civilization's future, despite his long-standing focus on Mars colonization.
Business News
Elon Musk Doesn’t Hire Based on Resumes — Here’s What He Looks at Instead
There’s one part of the hiring process that Musk leans on to make his final decision.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
The Stock Market Is at a Record High. So Why Can’t Young College Grads Find Jobs?
Unemployment among college grads aged 22 to 27 rose to 5.6%. The problem: Too many degrees, not enough skills.
Tech
Apple Is About to Release a Flood of New Products — Here’s What’s Coming
The iPhone 17e arrives soon with MagSafe charging, followed by updated iPads, new MacBook Pros, and Apple's budget MacBook.
Business News
Google and Microsoft Are Willing to Pay Content Creators Up to $600,000 — Here’s the Strategy Behind It
Some content creators are turning down deals from AI companies, no matter how large the price tag.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Michael Bay Is Suing Cadillac for $1.5 Million For Its Super Bowl Ad
The "Transformers" director says Cadillac F1 allegedly stole his concepts after firing him.
Business News
Is It Cheaper to Rent or Own Your Home? A New Analysis Breaks It Down.
There’s a sizable gap in typical monthly costs between renting and buying a home.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Spotify Is Getting Into the Book Selling Business — And Not Just Digital Ones
The music streaming app is partnering with Bookshop.org to let audiobook listeners buy physical copies.
Business News
Say Goodbye to Minute Maid’s Frozen Orange Juice Can
Coca-Cola is discontinuing this breakfast staple, ending an 80-year run.
Business News
‘Money Can’t Buy Happiness,’ Says Elon Musk — Worth $662 Billion
Elon Musk sits comfortably at the top of the billionaires list as the world’s richest person.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
NFL Fans Can’t Buy Super Bowl Jerseys — And They’re Bashing Fanatics Online
Fanatics, the league's exclusive jersey distributor, apologized for running out of Patriots and Seahawks jerseys after demand surged nearly 400%.
Business News
As Americans Struggle With Soaring Housing Costs, ‘Rent Now, Pay Later’ Services Are Booming
One installment loan company has 1.5 million customers who send $2 billion per month in rent through its system.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
January Layoffs Hit Their Highest Level in 17 Years
U.S. employers announced 108,435 layoffs in January — the most to start a year since the 2009 financial crisis.