Estée Lauder’s Makeover Isn’t Working. Now It’s Considering a Major Merger.
The beauty giant is in talks to join forces with Spanish company Puig, which owns Charlotte Tilbury and other major brands.
The Download: engineered microbes for crops, and OpenAI’s culture problem
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. How engineered microbes could help feed the world’s crops Fertilizer is crucial for the global food supply, but making it uses a lot of energy and produces a lot of emissions.…
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Roku’s $3 Howdy subscription service launches on Prime Video
Launched in August 2025, Howdy features a library of nearly 10,000 hours of content from its partners, including Lionsgate, Sony Pictures, Disney Entertainment, Warner Bros. Discovery, and FilmRise, alongside select Roku Original titles.
FCC bans import of new consumer routers made overseas, citing security risks
The FCC ban will affect the import of all new, foreign-made consumer routers, the agency’s head Brendan Carr said.
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The Entrepreneur’s Strategic Guide to Buying a Business
Discover what it really takes to acquire a business and unlock its potential.
Stick to Your Business Plan — Why Making Sacrifices Can Lead to Negative Consequences
Sometimes entrepreneurs are in such a race to grow that they veer too far from ‘ground zero’ in their business plan.
A $15 Sam’s Club Membership Could Help Optimize Your Overhead
Lower costs, more control.