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Chinese AI startup takes aim at OpenAI's Sora with image-to-video tool launch
Beijing-based Shengshu Technology updated its artificial intelligence-powered text-to-video tool Vidu for generating videos based on separate images.Business - CNBC - 16 hours ago -
Typhoon Kong-Rey Takes Aim at Taiwan
The storm prompted closures and raised the risk of landslides as it approached the island. It was expected to hit as the equivalent of a Category 4 hurricane.World - The New York Times - October 30 -
Spotify Takes Aim at YouTube in Battle for Podcasts
The audio streaming giant plans to pay hosts to make podcast videos and allow premium subscribers to watch them without ads.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
McKinsey faces Republican calls for probe into China ‘conflicts’
US officials request investigation into whether consultancy breached rules for Pentagon contractsWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
Senators take aim at big private equity landlords as rents soar
With home and apartment rental costs soaring, four Democratic senators are calling for more scrutiny on Wall Street financiers snatching up rental homes.Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
House Republicans take aim at White House response to Biden's 'garbage' comment
House Republicans are taking aim at the White House for its response to remarks by President Biden this week, when he appeared to refer to former President Trump’s supporters as “garbage” — a ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
C.J. Stroud's struggles continue as Texans fall to resurgent Jets
The Texans had an ugly night offensively while Aaron Rodgers and the Jets came alive in the second half.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31 -
Senegalese women take aim at polluting countries in march for climate justice
Senegalese women marched in Dakar for climate justice Saturday, calling for what they call “polluting countries” to curb greenhouse gas emissions ahead of the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference ...World - ABC News - November 2 -
Federal Court takes aim at White House’s environment authority
A federal court in D.C. has issued a ruling that curtails the White House’s ability to set government-wide rules pertaining to how environmental reviews can be conducted. On Tuesday, judges with ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
How Call Of Duty's Anti-Cheat Aims To Take Out Cheaters In Black Ops 6
With Black Ops 6 arriving next week, Activision has detailed the plans for how Call of Duty's Ricochet anti-cheat software will protect the game from cheaters. This includes plans for the Black ...Tech - GameSpot - October 18 -
Russia’s elusive war aims
Any end to the fighting that left Moscow in control of some Ukrainian land wouldn’t necessarily add up to a victoryWorld - Financial Times - October 19 -
There are no easy answers to the decline of UK’s Aim
Number of companies listed on the junior stock market is barely over 700Business - Financial Times - October 17 -
Startup Thinking: A Blueprint for Corporate Transformation
Change your culture so employees feel empowered to experiment, collaborate, and make decisions.Business - Inc. - November 1 -
Managing Team Conflict for Startup Success
Practical strategies to boost collaboration, innovation, and growth.Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
Whitbread Aims to Boost Profit, Shareholder Returns
The U.K. hotel-and-restaurant company said it forecasts an increase of at least £300 million in profit by fiscal 2030, and to generate more than £2 billion for dividends, share buybacks and ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16 -
Women's program aims to combat violence in Chicago
Many of the women participating in Chicago's She Ro intervention program have lost a loved one to gun violence.Top stories - CBS News - October 19 -
Holiday in Greenland? New airports aim to entice tourists
The Arctic territory hopes that three new airports will pave the way for direct flights from the US and Europe.Top stories - BBC News - October 20 -
England aim to be ruthless in tough autumn Tests
England play the first of their four autumn internationals against New Zealand on Saturday, so how is the team shaping up and who are they playing?Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
England's first Tamil footballer aims for the top
Barnsley's Vimal Yoganathan hopes to inspire other British Asians to consider a career in football.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Spurs aim to compete 'hard' for Pop amid absence
In the wake of coach Gregg Popovich's indefinite absence from the San Antonio Spurs due to a health issue, point guard Chris Paul said the club wants "to play hard and compete for Pop because he ...Sports - ESPN - November 5 -
Flynn aims to stand for SNP at Holyrood election
The MP is aiming to hold seats at both the UK and Scottish parliaments, sparking criticism from colleagues.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
This Startup Is Why Astronauts Will Wear Prada on the Moon
When the Artemis missions send astronauts to the lunar surface in a few years, moon walkers will sport new spacesuits made by Axiom Space—with design touches from one of Italy’s famed luxury brands.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
US startup charging couples to ‘screen embryos for IQ’
Heliospect’s services were marketed at up to $50,000 for 100 embryos, undercover footage shows. What is genomic prediction and can embryos really be ‘screened for IQ’? A US startup company is ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
5 Bad Leadership Mistakes That Are Killing Employee Engagement (and How to Avoid Them)
Vision, planning, and strategy matter. But so does taking care of your people.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
How Did Mark Cuban ‘Save’ Kevin O’Leary? Research Uncovers the Emotional (and Professional) Power of Strong Social Ties
Studies show friends can help you live a longer, happier life—and can impact your professional success.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
After Getting Booed, Russell Wilson and the Steelers Put Up 37 Points. It’s a Brilliant Lesson in Emotional Intelligence (Backed by Science)
How do you handle adversity? Take a lesson from Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson and his emotionally intelligent approach.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Poll Finds Voters Think Economy is Poor, But Split Over Whether Trump or Harris Can Fix It
Neither candidate is seen as having a clear advantage about how they would handle jobs and the economy.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
5 Leadership Lessons From an Unexpected Medical Leave
Orum founder Stephany Kirkpatrick was having a banner year when she learned she had breast cancer. Here’s how she stepped away and set up her company for success.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Rebecca Minkoff Doubles Down, Says ‘Real Housewives’ Is Good for Business
Minkoff recently announced she was joining the show solely to promote her brand. She thinks it was a sound decision—and now she has the numbers to prove it.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
SpaceX Gets $734 Million National Security Satellite Launch Contract
If you need proof that the space industry has undergone huge upheaval, check out the win SpaceX—still technically a startup—has just pulled off, beating big name opposition to a huge paycheck.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Here’s Why Drone Maker DJI Sued the Pentagon
The China-based maker of more than half of all commercial drones in the U.S. went to court to fight its placement on a list of companies said to be working with the Chinese military.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
If You Cannot Outspend Your Competition, Out-Weird Them
Personality can help purpose-led brands stand out from the pack.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
2 States to Vote on Lower Minimum Wage Rate for Tipped Workers
Massachusetts and Arizona plan ballot measures that could eliminate the subminimum wage paid to many workers in the restaurant and hospitality industries.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Microsoft Will Let Clients Build Their Own AI Agents
In November, customers can start using Copilot Studio to make their own AI apps to perform many routine tasks.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
This 1 Challenge Will Test New CVS Health CEO David Joyner
The industry-wide rise in health coverage costs makes the company’s Aetna unit the new leader’s most difficult problem.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
This New List Ranks States’ Affordability for Future Retirees. Forget California and Hawaii
How much savings are needed to live comfortably in each of the 50 states? The most expensive places require twice the savings of the most affordable states.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
You Could Be Overlooking Human Skills in the Workplace
Technical chops are in demand, but some employees believe that companies aren’t putting enough emphasis on human skills like communication and collaboration.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Unexpected Lessons From 4 Years of Remote Work
Mastering remote work: Lessons learned and powerful strategies for global teams.Business - Inc. - October 21