Nobel and World Food prize winners call for new ways to prevent a global...
More than 150 recipients of the Nobel and World Food prizes released an open letter Tuesday calling for a dramatic increase in research and a commitment to new food distribution efforts with a goal of...
View ArticleA new movement wants to protect social media from billionaires
Over the past few years, concerns about billionaires using media outlets they own to signal boost their own beliefs has become a growing concern. Jeff Bezos owns the Washington Post. Elon Musk owns X...
View ArticleAre bond vigilantes back? Here’s what to know
High government spending and a growing need among big economies – from the United States to Britain and France – to tap bond markets to fund their outlays have shot up the list of concerns for some...
View ArticleCapital One accused of cheating customers out of $2 billion in new lawsuit
A U.S. watchdog is suing Capital One for allegedly misleading consumers about its offerings for high-interest savings accounts — and “cheating” customers out of more than $2 billion in lost interest...
View ArticleMeta to cut 5% of workforce based on performance
Meta Platforms will trim about 5% of its “lowest performers” and plans to hire for the impacted roles this year, a company spokesperson said on Tuesday. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has also warned employees...
View ArticleTrump plans to create an ‘External Revenue Service’ agency to collect tariff...
President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday he will create a new government agency called the External Revenue Service “to collect tariffs, duties, and all revenue” from foreign sources as he readies...
View ArticleBoar’s Head plants had insects, mold, and slime, USDA records show
Government inspectors documented unsanitary conditions at several Boar’s Head deli meat plants, not just the factory that was shut down last year after a deadly outbreak of listeria poisoning, federal...
View ArticleCrest and Colgate sued over fluoride in kids’ toothpaste, mouth rinse
Procter & Gamble and Colgate-Palmolive are among the defendants in six new lawsuits targeting the sale of toothpaste and mouth rinse for young children because the products contain fluoride, which...
View Article5 strategies for a fulfilling career and life
Growing up, my mother had a career-oriented mindset and held the position of chief marketing officer (CMO). I thought everyone’s dinner table conversations revolved around marketing strategies and...
View ArticleSouthwest Airlines pauses some hirings, internships, and rallies to reduce costs
Southwest Airlines is hitting the pause button on some of its hirings, internships and employee events this year as the company looks to lower costs. “We are limiting discretionary costs, including...
View ArticleTrust-based philanthropy doesn’t start in the right place
There’s been a lot of discussion the past few years on trust-based philanthropy, a model that seeks to shift power dynamics by providing fewer funding restrictions and putting more trust in nonprofit...
View ArticleMRI brain scans of young people with eating disorders uncovered startling...
In Western countries, approximately 18% of young women and 2% of young men have reported an struggling with an eating disorder. A new study published in the journal Nature Mental Health examined the...
View ArticleWhat U.S. DTC brands should know before launching in Europe
When a consumer brand finds success in the U.S., international expansion is often waiting right around the corner, promising a wider market with a fresh customer base that just might replicate the...
View ArticleBiden issues executive order to advance AI infrastructure
President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed an ambitious executive order on artificial intelligence that seeks to ensure the infrastructure needed for advanced AI operations, such as large-scale data...
View ArticleTech leaders face a fork in the AI road: Build or buy?
Recently, I was invited to speak on stage at Insight Partner’s ScaleUp:AI conference for a panel aptly titled “Build versus Buy.” It shouldn’t be a surprise that this was a topic of discussion; After...
View ArticleFrom jackass to icon: How U.S. political branding evolved
In a world where personal branding is paramount, individuals are often marketed like products. Nowhere is this phenomenon more pronounced than in politics, where candidates meticulously shape their...
View ArticleIs Art Basel’s AI embrace a turning point for the art world?
When “Théâtre D’opéra Spatial,” an AI-generated artwork, won first prize at a prestigious competition in 2022, the backlash was swift and visceral. For many in the art world, it wasn’t just a...
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Why Lenovo keeps making weird laptops
Of all the laptops that debut during the CES trade show every January, Lenovo’s tend to be the most interesting. For years now, the company has indulged in public experimentation, launching laptops...
View ArticleTrump’s energy department head wants to expand LNG and nuclear power
Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump‘s pick to head the U.S. Energy Department, will tell U.S. senators in his confirmation hearing on Wednesday his first priority is expanding domestic energy...
View ArticleIsrael and Hamas reach deal on Gaza ceasefire and hostages, prisoners
Negotiators reached a phased deal on Wednesday to end the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, an official briefed on the negotiations said, after 15 months of conflict that has killed tens of...
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