TikTok CEO Testifies in House Hearing: We Are Building ‘Firewall’ Around U.S. Data
The CEO of TikTok, Singapore-born Shou Chew, testified before Congress for the first time on Wednesday. He promised to safeguard U.S. data.
4 Ways to Build Influence at Work Without Waiting for a Promotion
After two decades and twelve corporate roles, one executive learned that influence — not authority — is what actually gets cross-functional teams to follow your lead.
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‘I Was Blindsided’: Giselle Bündchen Breaks Silence on FTX Collapse
The model lost an estimated $25 million in shares.
A Massive Hole In the Sun May Cause Dazzling Light Show Here On Earth
NASA says the coronal hole could blast the Earth with solar winds as early as Friday. What does this mean?
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Having a ‘No’ Person Could Be Your Greatest Asset in Business
CEOs benefit from having someone who can balance their weaknesses and provide accountability in leading the business.
Bears abound, but none in sight at Denver’s crypto fest
Many entrepreneurs and investors believe the market downturn is constructive to the long-term health of the web3 space.
Bears abound, but none in sight at Denver’s crypto fest by Rita Liao originally published on TechCrunch
‘Click to Cancel’ Rule Could End the Cycle of Subscription Traps
The Federal Trade Commission proposed a new rule that intends to make it just as easy for subscribers to cancel their subscriptions as it was to sign up.
Singer Jewel Says Her Mom Allegedly Stole $100 Million From Her: ‘I Woke Up and Realized She Embezzled All of My Money.’
The singer opened up about her estrangement from her mom and the alleged theft on the ‘Verywell Mind Podcast.’
Former Stripe engineer raises $4M for Beam, a fintech startup out to help contractors get paid faster
Beam, a five-month-old startup out to more easily help general contractors pay subcontractors and get paid themselves, has raised $4 million in a seed funding round led by Accel. Both the startup’s founder and lead investor previously spent years working at payments giant Stripe. Before starting Beam in October of 2022, Adam Eagle had spent […]
Former Stripe engineer raises $4M for Beam, a fintech startup out to help contractors get paid faster by Mary Ann Azevedo originally published on TechCrunch
Apple reportedly plans to spend $1B a year to release Apple TV+ movies in theaters
Apple may be partnering with studios to put more titles in theaters, a plan that could cost $1 billion a year. Typically, Apple’s original movies have either received small theatrical runs or been exclusive to Apple TV+. So, the potential investment would be a notable increase and signals a major shift in the streamer’s strategy. […]
Apple reportedly plans to spend $1B a year to release Apple TV+ movies in theaters by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch