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‘We feel the pain but there is also joy’: the healing power of diasporic connection
The Legacies of Enslavement programme aims to atone for the Guardian’s past while highlighting the lasting impact of transatlantic slavery. Illustrations by Ngadi Smart Salvador, Bahia, ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump’s high-risk, high-reward Liberation Day tariffs
Are President Trump's Liberation Day a masterstroke of economic nationalism or a reckless gamble that could upend international trade laws and the broader economy? The smart money is on Door No.2.The Hill - 21h -
Revenge on Houston’s mind? Not so much
Or maybe it’s just that Houston’s players are smart enough to not provide bulletin board material. Duke knocked Houston out of last year’s NCAA tournament, beating the Cougars 54-51 in the Sweet ...Yahoo Sports - 14h -
CEOs of Gensler, Betterment, Zelle, Axon, and 10 Other Companies Give Their Best Advice for Leading in Times of Great Uncertainty
Modern CEO reached out to executives to understand how they’re navigating tariffs, roiling markets, and more. Here’s what they had to say.Inc. - 4d -
Hims & Hers shares rise as company adds new weight-loss medications to platform
Hims & Hers is adding Zepbound, Mounjaro, and the generic injection liraglutide to its platform.CNBC - 2d -
Private companies added 155,000 jobs in March, more than expected, ADP says
Payroll gains were stronger than expected in March, countering fears that the labor market and economy are slowing.CNBC - 2d -
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says Congress should allow stablecoin companies to pay users interest
Armstrong's comments came ahead of the House Financial Services Committee's Wednesday markup of its version of stablecoin legislation.CNBC - 1d -
Eric Trump says he moved to crypto after family business became 'most canceled company'
Eric Trump told CNBC that his family was "driven toward cryptocurrency" due to the way their business was treated.CNBC - 1d -
Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariff Details May Not End Companies’ Wait-and-See Spending Strategy
Business leaders, consumers, and investors may learn more about Trump’s additional import duties on Wednesday, but their hesitation to commit to future spending may remain for much longer.Inc. - 1d -
Tottenham's identity crisis on full display in loss at Chelsea: Can Ange Postecoglou and company recover?
A Europa League exit is surely on the horizon unless things start clickingCBS Sports - 1h -
OpenAI Unveils New Image Generator for ChatGPT
The company’s chatbot can now create elaborate and unusual images.The New York Times - Mar. 25 -
Trump Auto Tariffs: How Major Car Brands Would Be Affected
The scale of the damage depends on the circumstances of each company’s supply chain.The New York Times - 6d -
Why You Should Spread ‘Positive Gossip’ in Your Workplace
It’s contagious—and it goes a long way toward your company culture.Inc. - 5d -
Trump Administration Extends DEI Ban to French Businesses
The policy comes in the form of a DEI questionnaire issued to French companies.Inc. - 5d -
Consulting firms offer concessions in Trump spending clampdown
Companies including Accenture and Deloitte identify at least $15bn worth of potential cutsFinancial Times - 3d -
OpenAI secures $300bn valuation after $40bn SoftBank-led funding round
Newest financing comes as ChatGPT maker seeks to become conventional for-profit companyFinancial Times - 3d -
Biggest cost from Trump’s tariffs is uncertainty for Asian carmakers
Companies forced to make billion-dollar bets in face of unpredictable politicsFinancial Times - 3d -
What Business Founders Need to Know About Domains in 2025
Strengthen your company’s digital identity with the right top-level domain name.Inc. - 2d -
Meta's head of AI research announces departure
Meta’s head of artificial intelligence research announced Tuesday that she will be leaving the company.NBC News - 2d -
Greencore agrees £1.2bn deal for UK ready meal rival Bakkavor
Wave of takeovers continues to shrink number of companies listed on London Stock ExchangeFinancial Times - 2d -
Tesla’s First-Quarter Deliveries Slump on Musk Backlash, Weak Demand
The Elon Musk-led company experienced a 13 percent drop in deliveries.Inc. - 1d -
London’s Olympic Village faces £432mn bill for fire safety defects
Estate management company increased provision by £337mn after discovering new faultsFinancial Times - 1d -
This retailer just got upgraded as a winner from Trump's tariffs. It's one we love
TJX Companies is in a prime position to cash in on the tariff chaos, according to Citigroup.CNBC - 19h -
While Competitors Contend With Tariffs, Ford Is Cutting Prices Even Deeper
The auto company has rolled out a promotional program to all U.S. shoppers.Inc. - 19h -
The Founder of OnlyFans Wants to Buy TikTok
Tim Stokely partnered with a crypto company to bid for TikTok as the social media company faces a deadline to either sell or be banned in the US. Amazon also placed a last-minute bid.Wired - 1d -
Stellantis idles plants in Mexico and Canada due to tariffs
DETROIT — Stellantis is pausing production at two assembly plants in Canada and Mexico as the company attempts to navigate President Donald Trump’s new round of 25% automotive tariffs, the company ...NBC News - 22h -
Women Created Half of New Businesses Registered in 2024, a Milestone
Payroll company Gusto’s annual report found women launched 49 percent of all new companies in 2024, with minority entrepreneurship and first-year profitability levels also on the rise.Inc. - 19h -
A European startup scrubs its attempt to launch an orbital rocket on its first test flight
A private European aerospace company has scrubbed the first test flight of its orbital launch vehicleABC News - Mar. 24 -
How A.I. Chatbots Like ChatGPT and DeepSeek Reason
Companies like OpenAI and China’s DeepSeek offer chatbots designed to take their time with an answer. Here’s how they work.The New York Times - Mar. 26 -
How Unity plans to bring AI and other updates into its Unity 6 game engine | Matt Bromberg interview
Unity CEO Matthew Bromberg wants to bring stability and trust back to the company's relations with game developers.VentureBeat - Mar. 27 -
ESPN's L.A.-based 'SportsCenter' is leaving and heading east
ESPN employees will have the option to go to the company's studios in Bristol, Conn., if they want to keep their jobs.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 27 -
The New Space Economy: What Business Leaders Need to Know
The private sector is revolutionizing space exploration. Here’s how forward-thinking companies can capitalize on this cosmic shift.Inc. - 6d -
Elon Musk Has a Chef for His Tesla Diner
Eric Greenspan, a developer of delivery-only restaurants, is reported to be the choice as the company faces political blowback.The New York Times - 6d -
CoreWeave’s Splashy IPO Wobbles, But That’s Not Stopping Its Founders
The company says it still sees tremendous avenues for growth, even if investors don’t quite see that yet.Inc. - 6d -
FCC Orders Investigation Into Disney’s DEI Practices
The chairman, Brendan Carr, sent a letter to the company accusing it of violating equal employment opportunity regulations.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump commutes sentence of Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson just before prison surrender
Ozy had falsely claimed to have deals with Google and Oprah Winfrey before the company and CEO Watson were criminally charged.CNBC - 6d