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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.
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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.
Business News
OpenAI Is Building a New Team Paying Up to $385,000 — Here’s What They’ll Actually Do
The AI giant is hiring senior engineers, with high compensation, for a new team.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Pinterest Employees Built a Tool to Track Layoffs. The CEO Fired Them.
Bill Ready called the engineers' behavior "obstructionist" after they created software to identify which employees were laid off during the company's restructuring.
Business News
Sam Altman Rants About Anthropic’s ‘Dishonest’ and ‘Authoritarian’ Super Bowl Ads
The commercials mocked ChatGPT's new campaign, causing the OpenAI CEO to rage against his rival on X.
Business News
Netflix and OpenAI Are Paying Up to $775,000 For This In-Demand Job — No Coding Experience Required
These positions prioritize skills like writing and editing.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
The Washington Post Just Laid Off One-Third of Its Staff In a ‘Broad Strategic Reset’
The Jeff Bezos-owned newspaper lost $100 million in 2024.
Business News
Billionaire Investor Ray Dalio Warns We Are ‘On the Brink’ of a ‘Capital War.’ Here’s What That Means.
According to Dalio, increased fear and mistrust between nations causes instability.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Amazon Says Prime Members Avoided 64 Trips to Stores Last Year by Using Fast Delivery Instead
Fast delivery has become a substitute for routine shopping trips.
Business News
Walmart Joins the $1 Trillion Club — The First Retailer To Do It
The mega store's surge was fueled by booming e-commerce sales and higher-income shoppers.