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Yelp’s First Product Was a Flop. Then Users Found 1 Hidden Link That Changed Everything
When Yelp’s original email referral service failed, its founders noticed users flocking to a hidden review feature. That observation changed the company forever.
Nintendo beats earnings thanks to US tariff refunds it won’t share with gamers
Nintendo has smashed its first-quarter earnings estimates for the fiscal year, bolstered by strong games sales and US tariff refunds, though its customers likely won't receive anything from the latter. In its latest financial results, Nintendo reports that operating profits soared to 142.
Diageo shares bounce back as new CEO Dave Lewis lifts spirits with $1bn savings plan
Ex-Tesco boss known as ‘Drastic Dave’ for his cost-cutting zeal pledges more of the same at flagging Guinness owner Shares in Diageo have bounced after the Guinness owner’s chief executive, “Drastic Dave” Lewis, passed the first big test of his plan to revive the flagging fortunes of the UK-based...
Many new moms have intrusive thoughts. That's not the same as postpartum psychosis.
Reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Sarah Oreck says postpartum psychosis is often misunderstood, and early treatment can dramatically improve outcomes.
The show that just beat Hamilton at the box office was built by giving away control
Hadestown premiered in 2006 in Barre, Vermont, financed by a small state arts grant and performed by friends from Vermont bands.
Iran says it has a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz—and shipowners are outraged by its plan to charge fees
Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning.
The rise and fall of an American Legend: How the US fell out of love with Pizza Hut
A large swath of Pizza Hut locations have shuttered in the US, and the company is being sold for $2. 7 billion.
Y Combinator applications are getting longer, with more em dashes. Guess why.
Applications to Y Combinator grew 60% in length over the past three years, one partner wrote. Another pointed out the use of em dashes, suspecting AI.
Googlers react to Jeff Dean's shock departure: 'Google is finally open-sourcing him for humanity'
Jeff Dean, one of Google's most respected executives, is leaving the company after 27 years. Employees have had a lot to say about it.
eBay CEO Jamie Iannone’s new playbook embraces AI tools while blocking AI buyers
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Northwood Space’s Bridgit Mendler on the next chapter for space startups
Bridgit Mendler—a Harvard and MIT grad who cofounded Northwood in 2022—draws attention for her childhood as a Disney Channel star. But she’s chasing one of the most granular (and most vital) space economy problems.
A former T-Mobile exec shares his strategy for working with difficult colleagues
T-mobile's Mike Katz has worked in over a dozen roles at the company. Here's how he suggests dealing with a challenging colleague.
Elon Musk's Terafab chip factory has rural Texans demanding a say in the AI buildout
Residents of a Texas county are asking for more local oversight of AI infrastructure projects after Elon Musk's Terafab project got a tax break.
Your Company Culture Is Built One Story at a Time, Says This Psychologist. Here Are 4 Ways to Get It Right
Why culture lives in the stories and rituals your people repeat.
Thousands of young people missing out on money they don't know about
People aged between 18 and 23 may have thousands in unclaimed government accounts.
This Simple Breathing Technique Can Help You Make Better Decisions, New Research Shows
Relaxing your body can help you think clearly.
I'm an 80-year-old widow who sold my home and moved into a retirement community. I'm less stressed and don't feel managed.
Rose Marie Obey had lived in the same house with her husband, Lee, for 44 years. When he died in 2025, she knew it was time to downsize.
White House advisor says companies are blaming AI for layoffs because 'it plays better in the press'
AI leaders like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman have complained about companies "AI washing" their layoffs.
ORIX Corporation 2027 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation
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Why So Many C.E.O.s Are Getting a Chief of Staff
The position as a trusted sounding board is in high demand as business gets more complex — and everyone wants to get in on the latest bureaucratic fad.
Nvidia is quietly staffing a new AI safety team as it doubles down on open models
Nvidia is staffing a new AI safety team, signaling a bigger investment in secure AI as it doubles down on open-weight models.
Internal Amazon documents reveal a major overhaul of one of the world's biggest AI data centers
Amazon is redesigning part of its Indiana AI campus into a massive Trainium-powered cluster for its next frontier AI model, internal documents show.
A College Senior Used YouTube to Build a Fashion Brand. It Could Hit $12 Million in 2026
Hailey Weiner launched Heiress Beverly Hills without formal fashion or business training—and learned the fundamentals by watching free videos online.