Justice Department sues Uber for allegedly discriminating against people with disabilities
It’s the latest in a long line of criticism — and action — against the company’s treatment of people with physical disabilities.
The Download: “reprogramming” aging, and the hidden sense of interoception
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Why “reprogramming” is the buzziest approach to reversing aging right now Earlier this week, Life Biosciences, a biotech company focused on reversing age-related diseases, announced that it had dosed its first…
September 2025
Thinking of Hiring a Business Coach? Consider These Questions First.
If you’re considering hiring a business coach, you need to ask these questions first to find the best fit.
In the Age of AI, These Skills Will Keep Marketers Essential
AI is reshaping marketing, forcing professionals to abandon task execution and embrace judgment and creativity.
FTC launches inquiry into AI chatbot companions from Meta, OpenAI, and others
The federal consumer regulator seeks to learn about how AI companies evaluate the safety of their chatbots.
We can’t “make American children healthy again” without tackling the gun crisis
Note for readers: This newsletter discusses gun violence, a raw and tragic issue in America. It was already in progress on Wednesday when a school shooting occurred at Evergreen High School in Colorado and Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University. Earlier this week, the Trump administration’s Make America Healthy Again movement…
The Branding Battle Between College and the Trades Is Heating Up. Here’s Why Entrepreneurs and Marketers Should Care.
High-paying careers in aviation, trucking and the trades are real alternatives to college, but perception hasn’t caught up. Branding and PR will decide which story wins.
Congress Makes a Major Push for Franchise Independence With a New Bipartisan Bill
The American Franchise Act would define franchisors and franchisees as independent employers, a change franchise groups say is long overdue.
Elon Musk Lost His World’s Richest Title, But Only for a Few Hours. Here’s Who Took His Spot.
Tesla’s CEO temporarily lost the title to Oracle’s Larry Ellison this week.
Amazon Is Developing Smart Glasses for Consumers to Take on Meta’s Bestselling Ray-Bans
Amazon is working on two kinds of smart glasses, one for the general public and another for its delivery drivers, according to a new report.
Gmail makes it easier to track upcoming package deliveries
Google also announced on that it’s updating the Promotion category in Gmail to allow users to sort by “most relevant” promotion emails.