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‘Avatar’ Director James Cameron Thinks Using This Type of AI in Movies Is ‘Horrifying’

Cameron said his movies use a technique that is "the opposite."

By Sherin Shibu

Business News

HP Says It’s Cutting Thousands of Jobs Due to AI — and Will Save $1 Billion

The computer and printer maker expects to implement the cuts by 2028.

By Sherin Shibu

Business News

Apple Reclaims the Top Phone Seller Crown After 14 Years

The last time Apple held the top spot was in 2011.

By Sherin Shibu

Business News

Your Complete Guide to Which Stores Are Open — and Closed — on Thanksgiving 2025

To help you plan, here's a full list of which grocery stores, pharmacies, convenience stores and major retailers are open — and which will remain closed on Thanksgiving Day 2025.

By Brittany Robins

Business News

Papa Johns Flips 85 Restaurants Over to Franchisee

The pizza chain is shifting away from company-owned restaurants as part of a 'strategic refranchising' plan.

By Jonathan Small

Thought Leaders

Lyft’s CEO Sometimes Drives for the Company Incognito: ‘Love Every Minute of It’

David Risher, who's been Lyft's CEO since April 2023, says driving for the company has inspired new features.

By Sherin Shibu

Business News

This Government Paid Deloitte $1 Million for a Report That Included Fake AI Citations

An investigation found that Deloitte cited research that didn't exist in the 526-page report.

By Sherin Shibu

Business News

‘My Rock’: Billionaire Virgin Founder Richard Branson Announces Death of Wife — After Nearly 50 Years Together

The Virgin Group founder shared the news about the passing of his wife, Joan Templeman, on Instagram.

By Brittany Robins

Business News

Apple Conducted Rare Layoffs Focused on One Specific Team

Apple has cut dozens of roles over the past few weeks, including some employees who have been with the company for decades.

By Sherin Shibu

Business News

This Dunkin’ Franchisee Has a Simple Message for Congress—And He Keeps Repeating It

Rob Branca wants to put a local face on franchising.

By Jonathan Small

Business News

These Tesla Jobs Pay Up to $318,000 — And You’ll Have Meetings With Elon Musk

Musk says he is "deeply involved" with the team, personally attending two of its meetings per week.

By Sherin Shibu

Tech

Will AI Replace Your Key Employees? Here’s How to Prepare for What’s Ahead.

Major corporations are announcing large layoffs before the end of the year, and this could extend into 2026. Does AI have anything, or everything, to do with all those layoffs?

By Ben Walker

Business News

Big Four Firm PwC Is Struggling to Find ‘Hundreds of Engineers’ to Hire

PwC can't find the right talent to fill hundreds of open positions, according to Mohamed Kande, PwC's global chairman.

By Sherin Shibu

Business News

Major Frozen Custard Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy, Blames ‘Toxic’ Chicago Regulations

M&M Custard says 31 Freddy's Frozen Custard locations put them in the red.

By Jonathan Small

Thought Leaders

AI, Less VC Funding Dependence and 5 Other Trends That Will Shape 2026

AI, alternative funding, solopreneurs and sustainability are redefining entrepreneurship. Here are seven trends every founder needs to watch in 2026.

By John Boitnott

Business News

Robinhood CEO Says Gen Z Is Making This Traditional Savings Option ‘Cool Again’

Gen Z is showing financial seriousness early in life, according to Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev.

By Sherin Shibu

Business News

Ray Dalio Says We’re in an AI Bubble, But Investors Shouldn’t Rush to Sell Yet

The 76-year-old billionaire founder of Bridgewater Associates says bubbles tend to persist until external shocks force them to burst.

By Sherin Shibu

Buying a Franchise

Private Equity Is Injecting New Capital into the Franchise Industry

A wave of deals is hitting the restaurant world as PE zeros in on franchise operators.

By Jonathan Small

Thought Leaders

Good Writing Is Dead. Your Voice Is Now Your Most Valuable Leadership Skill.

As AI becomes voice-driven, your ability to communicate clearly and authentically — not how well you type — will become your most valuable leadership asset.

By Jacqueline Ann DeStefano-Tangorra, CPA, CFE, MBA

Business News

Elon Musk, Richest Person in the World, Claims Technology Will Make Money ‘Irrelevant’

The Tesla CEO also predicts that work will become "optional."

By Sherin Shibu

Business News

Walmart Sales Are Up. Here’s Why That Matters.

New quarterly results show Walmart winning in a holiday season many analysts expect to be soft.

By Jonathan Small