What 4 Hot Franchise Trends Say About How We Live Now
Why are people spending more in these franchise categories, and what does that say about consumers today and opportunities for franchisees tomorrow?
The Download: a censorship conspiracy theory and the first virus created by AI
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 ideas of a vast censorship network moved from the online fringe to Trump policy For years, narratives about a “censorship-industrial complex” spread in right-wing circles. The theory claimed that, under…
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Phictly’s new app brings people together over their favorite books and TV shows
Phictly helps fans find niche clubs for their favorite books, shows, and movies, offering intimate, spoiler-safe communities with flexible pacing and tracker tools.
Trump Energy department drops renewables, promotes fusion in office reshuffle
The revamped organizational structure cut at least one office authorized by Congress, which could spur legal challenges.
Private Equity Is Injecting New Capital into the Franchise Industry
A wave of deals is hitting the restaurant world as PE zeros in on franchise operators.
Stop Using AI to Hype Up Your Story, Start Using It to Get Work Done
Everyone talks about AI like they have mastered it. It’s time to start using AI to actually get work done.
Good Writing Is Dead. Your Voice Is Now Your Most Valuable Leadership Skill.
As AI becomes voice-driven, your ability to communicate clearly and authentically — not how well you type — will become your most valuable leadership asset.
Work in a Regulated Industry? Ask These 5 Questions Before Adopting AI
If you work in a regulated industry like healthcare, here’s what to ask yourself before taking the AI plunge.
SpaceX’s upgraded Starship suffers explosion during testing
It may not have been a massive fireball, but SpaceX now has more work to do before it can kick off this next-generation version of Starship.
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Gain a lifetime of actionable insights from business book summaries you can consume in just 15 minutes each.
Despite Chinese hacks, Trump’s FCC votes to scrap cybersecurity rules for phone and internet companies
Two Trump-appointed FCC officials voted to undo the telecom industry’s cybersecurity rules. One Democratic commissioner dissented, saying the decision leaves the United States “less safe” at a time when threats are increasing.