‘Screaming Her Head Off’: Pay-It-Forward Line at Taco Bell Goes Awry, Sparks Chaos at Drive Thru
The “pay it forward” model has become popular at fast food drive-thrus.
AI professors are negotiating the new realities of academic research
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. Last week, I headed 30 miles south of San Francisco to a hotel in Mountain View, California, to join some of the most accomplished, and some of the most promising, AI…
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X, formerly Twitter, slowed down access to Threads, The New York Times, Bluesky and more
X, formerly known as Twitter, was throttling traffic to websites that the social network’s owner Elon Musk publicly dislikes. The platform slowed down the speed it takes when accessing links to a handful of websites including The New York Times, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, Threads, Reuters and Substack. The platform appears to be reversing the slow […]
You Sold Your Business. Now What? Embracing a New Chapter with Care and Purpose
Selling your business is a significant milestone, signifying the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. As you embark on this new journey, here are some tips to approach it.
These Are The Biggest Workplace Red Flags, According to a New Report
“Micromanagement” came in as the No. 1 biggest red flag in the workplace, with 46% of respondents saying it’s a reason they would leave a job.
Want to Be a UPS Delivery Driver? The ‘Hottest’ Job in the Country Only Has 17 Positions Open.
Searches for “UPS” or “United Parcel Service” jobs have skyrocketed since UPS came to a tentative agreement with the Teamsters on a new pay package. Here’s a look at which states are searching the most.
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment cuts costs a year after buying Redbox
A year after Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (CSSE) purchased Redbox for $375 million, the company continues to be hit by losses and looks to reduce costs across all aspects of its business. CSSE reported its second quarter 2023 earnings this week, which showed a net loss of $43.7 million– more than double the […]
The startup landscape has shifted dramatically: Accelerators must adapt or fade away
founders must confront a key question: Are there too many accelerators now, and is joining an accelerator even needed anymore?
Why The Stock Market is Getting WHACKED Today – August 15, 2023
The global economy has been witnessing significant challenges recently, and China’s role in shaping the world economy can hardly be overstated. As the second-largest economy in the world, China’s economic…
More than 65% of Americans Hate Tipping. Follow These 3 Rules to Avoid Overspending, Feeling Guilty and Ripped Off.
“Would you like to leave a tip today?” Not really…
Jumia expects losses not to exceed $100M this year, per Q3 financials
In the first quarter of 2023, we reported that Jumia recorded its lowest losses in four years. Its adjusted EBITDA and operating losses dropped to $27 million and $30.9 million. Those numbers represented a 55% and 57% decrease year-over-year, on track to meet the company’s end-of-year target of $100-120 million in adjusted losses. Jumia’s recently […]