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X’s product lead describes his role as “the hardest” job of his life.

Productivity and long hours aside, who or what is driving the disengagement and is there any hope of resuscitating the American workforce, or should we even try?

The lawsuit accuses Apple of prioritizing privacy branding and its own business interests over child safety.

Accenture started tracking how often senior staff are logging in to its AI tools this month saying AI adoption will be a "visible input to talent discussions."

Panic mode can set off the impulse to fill silence with an onslaught of words, to explain, extrapolate and defend your brand when you're hit with a PR crisis.

The company is acquiring Gen Z-favorite Depop from Etsy.

U.S. energy chief Chris Wright said the U.S. would pressure the global energy watchdog to move away from its net zero agenda over the coming months.

Data released Thursday by the Census Bureau showed the overall trade deficit with the world narrowed, the result of an expanding trade surplus in services.

Most founders start with a solution, but I started with a problem: Why do millions of people misunderstand their own doctor's advice?

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Oil prices spiked and stocks fell as tensions between Washington and Tehran unnerved investors.

New Balance grew sales 19% to $9.2 billion in 2025 as its emphasis on street-wear styles and performance resonate with a wide range of shoppers.

Private credit specialist Blue Owl said it will restrict quarterly liquidity for investors in its retail-focused debt fund.

Bill Gates has become a point of controversy at a major Indian AI festival this week, amid the fallout of the latest Epstein file release.

Despite economic headwinds, small businesses are pivoting from survival to strategic growth by investing in modernized marketing and proactive technologies like agentic AI.

United Airlines is overhauling its MileagePlus loyalty program to reward customers who have the carrier's credit card over those without it.

Shoppers are turning to Walmart to stretch their dollars, but an uncertain economy and trade tensions will test the retailer’s new executive team.

It marks the first earnings report since new Walmart CEO John Furner took over in early February.

His comments come as the Caribbean island nation grapples with a worsening economic crisis.

OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei had an awkward moment at a major AI summit, with the two CEOs of competing AI giants opting not to link hands.

UK police on Thursday arrested King Charles' brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct, according to reports.

The deals include commitments from Vietnam Airlines, Sun PhuQuoc Airways and VietJet.

The New York Times revealed in December that the ride-hailing giant approved drivers with many types of criminal convictions, including violent felonies.

Since the commercial aired, Jamie Siminoff has been trying to quell an outcry over privacy concerns with his doorbell cameras.

U.S. officials are threatening major changes to a trade agreement with Mexico and Canada that could upend the way business is done and leave Canada on the outs.

Top tech executives gathered in India this week for the AI summit in New Delhi.

Nestle shares rose 3% Thursday after the maker of Nescafé and KitKat reported organic sales growth for the fourth quarter that beat analyst forecasts.

It comes shortly after Vice President JD Vance accused Iran of failing to address core U.S. demands during nuclear talks in Geneva, Switzerland.

Trump told the U.K. not to "give away" the Chagos Islands, which is where a joint U.S.-U.K. military base is located.

Some of these obstacles include the lack of regulation clear enough to encourage the best AI businesses to come to India and the need for capital infusion.

Traders think there's a roughly 50% of the Fed cutting rates in June. They should start considering the possibility of higher interest rates, too.

The ruling, delivered by Seoul Central District Court judge Jee Kui-youn, matched what prosecutors sought at the trial's final hearing in January.

European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory on Thursday as investors await further earnings reports.

Quantum is advancing rapidly, sparking discussions about how the powerful computers will integrate with industries like the already booming data center sector.

The sentiment around Airbus has turned markedly more sour since the beginning of the year.

Narendra Modi, the prime minister, convened foreign leaders, the richest Silicon Valley companies and thousands of Indian entrepreneurs for a week of deal making.

Investors are selling shares of Chinese E.V. companies, concerned that intensifying competition and shorter production cycles mean the years of easy growth are over.

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again movement is largely opposed to glyphosate.

Traders think there's a roughly 50% of the Fed cutting rates in June, according to the CME FedWatch tool. Perhaps they should start considering the possibility of higher interest rates, too.

Asia-Pacific markets were poised to open higher on Thursday, with several bourses in the region returning from the Lunar New Year holiday.

India is joining the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative, giving Washington its biggest win yet in the race to shape and influence who has access to advanced semiconductors and AI infrastructure supply chains. 

Forget surveillance and dashboards that track effort — this method flips the script, showing teams progress, building trust and letting performance scale without micromanagement.

After passing on an investment, Shark Tank investor Robert Herjavec ultimately reached out to this company to do his wedding flowers.

The Trump organization said the move was necessary to protect the brand as Florida prepares to rename an airport after the president.

Labor advocates worry that the Trump administration is relaxing oversight of companies and increasing the potential for serious injuries and deaths.

The $1.2 billion deal comes as eBay looks to expand its appeal among younger users.

Southern California Edison had said its electrical equipment most likely caused the blaze, which destroyed much of Altadena, a Los Angeles suburb.

Geoship is rethinking housing from first principles to deliver faster, healthier, climate-resilient homes at scale.

Barring a rapid deterioration in the labor market or a significant cooling of inflation, the Federal Reserve appears poised for an extended hold.

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released minutes from its Jan. 27-28 meeting.

Businesses in traditionally low-tech environments can unlock significant productivity gains by focusing on three high-impact areas where AI can make a difference.

Due diligence isn't reserved for acquisitions and funding rounds — it's a mindset revealed in everyday decisions.

The CEO warns of a “very big shift” for white-collar workers in the coming years.

A great logo isn't just about looking nice. It's about picking the right colors, fonts and graphics

Anthropic landed a $200 million Defense contract last year, as did AI rivals OpenAI, Google and xAI.

I've scaled SEO across dozens of locations. Here are the systems that franchise brands need to win in 2026.

We interviewed our bot about what it learned on Moltbook, the A.I.-only social network.

In uncertain times, your business can stay resilient by using AI to focus on its strengths and make data-informed decisions.

Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump are hosting the World Liberty Forum at the Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Fla., owned by their father, President Donald Trump.

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The data analytics giant joined Apple, Amazon, and other tech firms in a growing exodus to Florida.

The Microsoft president said American firms will have to compete with subsidies provided by Beijing to Chinese companies.

The FDA is slated to make a decision on the flu shot on Aug. 5, which will allow Moderna to make the vaccine available for the upcoming influenza season. 

Bloomberg reports the company is accelerating three camera-equipped wearables to compete with Meta and OpenAI—with production starting as early as December.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will take the stand in a closely watched social media and safety trial that could reshape the industry.

Legacy giants like Amazon and JPMorgan have pushed strict office returns, but new research suggests the trend won’t last.

I build wellness brands for a living, and I've watched health become a second job. Here's the reset that makes it lighter and more effective.