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OpenAI Hires Co-Founder of Social Platform Rival to X

Gabor Cselle, a serial entrepreneur, was a Twitter employee a decade ago. More recently he helped start Pebble, a safety-centric competitor to Elon Musk’s X. What’s OpenAI up to now?

Business - Inc. - November 4

Bernie Marcus, Home Depot Co-Founder, Is Dead at 95

In 1978, he came up with the idea of a warehouse-style store that would appeal to the do-it-yourself homeowner. With a partner’s help, it became the world’s largest home-improvement retailer.

Business - The New York Times - November 8

Bernard Marcus, Co-Founder of Home Depot, Dies at 95

His chain of warehouse-style stores used cavernous interiors and low prices to lure customers.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 5

Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus dies at 95

Home Depot co-founder Bernard "Bernie" Marcus helped launch the home improvement chain in 1978.

The Home Depot Co-Founder Bernie Marcus Dies at 95

Billionaire, philanthropist and political donor Bernie Marcus died in Boca Raton, Florida, surrounded by family.

Business - Inc. - November 5

LeBron James' SpringHill Co., 'Kardashians' producer in talks to merge

LeBron James' production company the SpringHill Co. is reportedly in talks to merge with Fulwell 73, the London-based studio behind 'The Kardashians.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 5

Harris campaign co-chair says she will not speak on election night

Harris campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond addressed Vice President Kamala Harris' supporters, saying that they will not hear from her on election night as votes are still being counted in several ...

Hershey’s stock dips as high cocoa prices eat into profit

The chocolate maker’s stock dropped after its adjusted earnings missed analyst estimates.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

An inviting intermission at Latino Theater Co.'s Encuentro festival

Bringing together theater enthusiasts and skeptics alike, Los Angeles' three-week Encuentro festival showcases 19 plays from Latino companies around the country.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 8

Co-founders of militia group convicted of attempting to murder federal agents

Two men had also planned to go to Texas and kill asylum seekers as well as border agents who would try to stop them. Two men who co-founded a militia group have been convicted of attempting to ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler to co-chair Trump's inaugural committee

Former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler will co-chair President-elect Trump’s inaugural committee alongside Steve Witkoff, Trump's campaign announced Saturday. The Republican leader said the committee ...

Politics - The Hill - November 10

Whiskey Brand Co-Founder Fawn Weaver Isn’t Ready to Celebrate

Uncle Nearest is the fifth Black female-owned company to net a $1 billion valuation. But co-founder Fawn Weaver tells ‘From the Ground Up’ her work is far from over.

Business - Inc. - November 11

OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman returns after three months of leave

OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman has returned to the company after taking a sabbatical that began in August.

Business - CNBC - November 12

Craig Melvin to join Savannah Guthrie as TODAY co-anchor in 2025

Craig Melvin is moving into the co-anchor seat alongside Savannah Guthrie for the 7 and 8 a.m. hours. He will begin Monday, Jan. 13, following Hoda Kotb’s last day on Friday, Jan. 10.

Andrés Iniesta becomes co-owner of Danish third-tier club Helsingør

Spain great starts first major venture since retirement Club are currently seventh in 12-team division Andrés Iniesta has become co-owner of the Danish third-tier club Helsingør in the Spain ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Craig Melvin will succeed Hoda Kotb as co-host of NBC's 'Today'

Melvin will join Savannah Guthrie at the "Today" desk in January. Kotb announced in September that she is leaving the program to spend more time with her young children.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 14

Charley Hull co-leads at The Annika, with Nelly Korda two back in return

Charley Hull, fresh off her first victory in more than two years, didn’t lose her form from Saudi Arabia to Florida in opening with a 6-under 64 on Thursday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 15

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