The $2.5 billion renovation that Trump is mad about
An aging office complex stands at the center of one of the most consequential political battles of the moment. The drama surrounds President Donald Trump’s desire to oust Federal Reserve…
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Bolt CEO Ryan Breslow was a progressive workplace innovator. Now he’s axing it all
The founder of financial technology startup Bolt is back at the helm of the company—and he’s been busy. Ryan Breslow originally made a name for himself by implementing progressive HR…
This new smartphone is designed for old-school physical keyboard lovers
It seems the market has spoken when it comes to phones with physical keyboards. BlackBerry exited the mobile hardware business almost a decade ago, and its licensing partners like TCL…
Stop being a martyr at work. Aim for sustainable success instead
Casually mentioning canceling a doctor’s appointment or skipping something personal to take on more work has become the new humblebrag. It’s rarely treated as a big deal, and often, it’s…
Leaked Memo: Anthropic CEO Says the Company Will Pursue Gulf State Investments After All
Anthropic is planning to seek investment from the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, according to a Slack message CEO Dario Amodei sent to staff Sunday morning, which WIRED obtained. Weighing…
Storytelling isn’t just for marketing
In an era where consumers are flooded with choices and noise, the most enduring brands aren’t just the ones with the best features, they’re the ones that make people feel seen. That…
5 ways retailers break trust—and how data can fix it
When I became a first-time mom, my perspective on the products my family used changed completely. As a data scientist, I naturally dive deep into the details; now I was suddenly applying…
How financial inclusion is transforming displaced lives
Over 110 million people are displaced due to violence, persecution, and climate change, and access to financial services is often the key to rebuilding lives. Refugees and displaced…
The surprising details of fashion entrepreneur Christine Hunsicker’s fraud indictment
Clothing tech entrepreneur and CaaStle founder Christine Hunsicker is out on $1 million bail after she was charged on six counts of cheating customers out of more than $300 million over…
How to watch Shark Week 2025 and why Discovery’s franchise continues to have teeth after all these years
Da dum. Da dum. There’s something in the water this week—or, more accurately, on your television screen. Discovery’s Shark Week 2025 began yesterday (Sunday, July 20) and runs though…
OpenAI and the UK form partnership to expand AI research, infrastructure
Britain and ChatGPT maker OpenAI have signed a new strategic partnership to deepen collaboration on AI security research and explore investing in British AI infrastructure, such as data…
Beef prices soar to record highs in the United States
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Domino’s Pizza Q2 sales exceed estimates—thanks to new items
Domino’s Pizza surpassed analysts’ expectations for second-quarter U.S. same-store sales on Monday, driven by new items on the menu and promotions, amid persisting macroeconomic…
‘Self-expression should be celebrated’: Sylvanian Drama spills into real life as TikTok creator faces lawsuit
The internet-famous TikTok account Sylvanian Drama is now at the center of a real-world legal battle, as its creator faces a lawsuit from the brand behind the toys. If you’re unfamiliar,…
Verizon raises annual profit forecast over premium plans and tax reform
U.S. wireless carrier Verizon raised the lower end of its annual profit forecast, riding on strong demand for its premium plans and benefits from the Trump administration’s new tax law.…
Court greenlights Mississippi’s social media age verification law
A Mississippi law that requires social media users to verify their ages can go into effect, a federal court has ruled. A tech industry group has pledged to continue challenging the law,…
Trump’s Commerce Secretary Loves Tariffs. His Former Investment Bank Is Taking Bets Against Them
Cantor Fitzgerald, a financial services company led by the sons of US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, is creating a way for investors to bet that President Donald Trump’s signature…
Southwest Airlines open seating is ending: Here’s what the new 8-group boarding process will look like
Around this time last year, Southwest Airlines announced that it would scrap its signature open-seating model in favor of a more traditional assigned seating system, chipping away at its…
Astronomer CEO resigns after viral Coldplay concert video
The IT company CEO captured in a widely circulated video showing him embracing an employee at a Coldplay concert has resigned. Andy Byron resigned from his job as CEO of Cincinnati-based…
OpenAI's New CEO of Applications Strikes Hyper-Optimistic Tone in First Memo to Staff
OpenAI’s incoming CEO of applications, Fidji Simo, sent her first note to staff on Monday, telling employees the tools they’re developing “will unlock more opportunities for more people…
‘Superman’ stays at No. 1 after second weekend, raking in $57.3 million
James Gunn’s “Superman” showed staying power in its second weekend at North American box offices, collecting $57.3 million in ticket sales and remaining the No. 1 movie in cinemas,…
What is Opendoor? OPEN stock price soars as housing market platform becomes the latest meme stock
Watch out, AMC. There’s a new meme stock on the market. Shares in Opendoor Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: OPEN) have been on fire over the past week. Since Tuesday, July 15, OPEN stock has…
These are the keys to good strategic partnerships that can future-proof your business
Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from…
Mark Zuckerberg Is Expanding His Secretive Hawaii Compound. Part of It Sits Atop a Burial Ground
The 2025 land buy is Zuckerberg’s largest thus far in total acreage, situated on the mauka, or inland, side of the road across from his initial purchase. Public records list the Mary Lucas…