Nepal blocks Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X over rule breach, amid censorship concerns
Nepal has moved to block 26 social media platforms for failing to comply with its registration requirements.
The Download: Big Tech’s carbon removals plans, and the next wave of nuclear reactors
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. Big Tech’s big bet on a controversial carbon removal tactic Microsoft, JP MorganChase, and a tech company consortium that includes Alphabet, Meta, Shopify, and Stripe have all recently struck multimillion-dollar deals to pay…
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Waymo cleared to offer robotaxi rides at San Jose airport
It’s the first airport in California that Waymo will offer rides to and from. The company’s been active at the Phoenix airport for nearly two years.
The Difference Between Entrepreneurs Who Survive Crises and Those Who Don’t
In a business world accelerated by AI, visibility alone is fragile. Here’s how strategic silence and consistency can turn reputation into your most powerful asset.
Here’s the Real Reason Your Employees Are Checked Out — And the Missing Link That Could Fix It
Most disengaged employees aren’t exhausted — they’re disconnected, and storytelling may be the key to rebuilding that connection.
7 Steps to De-Risking Big Business Decisions Before They Backfire
When the stakes are high, these seven steps can help you avoid costly mistakes, eliminate bias and make smarter decisions that actually scale.
Can Startup Founders Become Great CEOs? Here’s What It Takes.
Startup founders CAN evolve into outstanding CEOs — rather than being replaced by them. Here’s how.
Rival Airlines Are Adding Extra Flights in Case Spirit ‘Suddenly Goes Out of Business’
United and Frontier Airlines are adding new routes after Spirit cut 12 cities from its schedule.
Why Top Leaders Are Turning to Energy Medicine for an Edge
When you are leading a company, your mind becomes your most valuable resource.
Threads challenges X by offering free support for up to 10K characters, plus prominent links
Meta says says that the 10,000 characters give people more room to express themselves, but also allows them to promote their work and drive others to “wherever it lives,” even if not on Threads itself.
GE Aerospace to invest $300M in Beta Technologies, pair up on hybrid-electric power
Legacy aerospace pairs with next-gen aviation startup in this major deal.