A Gas Station Giant Just Bought a Restaurant Franchise for $566 Million — Here’s Why
The massive acquisition demonstrates how convenience retailers are moving deeper into food service — and reshaping the franchise landscape.
Zendesk says its new AI agent can solve 80% of support issues
Zendesk has launched a new autonomous support agent that should solve 80% of support issues without human intervention.
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Micro1, a competitor to Scale AI, raises funds at $500M valuation
A three-year-old startup providing data for AI labs is trying to fill the gap in the market left by Scale AI.
How Morning Brew’s CEO Succeeds With Clarity and Restraint in Today’s Noisy Media Landscape
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25% of Boomers Face a Bleak Retirement — Are You Making the Same Mistakes?
Employees must be proactive about saving for the future now more than ever.
AT&T’s Attendance Tracking System for Employees Had Inaccurate Results, Company Says: ‘Creating Distrust’
AT&T called employees back to the office five days a week earlier this year.
50% of Gen Zers Say They Don’t Drink Alcohol, According to a New Study
A Gallup poll finds more Americans are abstaining from alcoholic drinks, and those who do consume them are drinking less.
Mastodon rolls out quote posts with protections to prevent ‘dunking’
Decentralized X alternative Mastodon adds support for quote posts, but with additional controls.
The 3-Step Hierarchy Every Entrepreneur Needs to Fix Business Problems Fast
Understanding this hierarchy can mean the difference between thriving and barely surviving.
Charlie Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA, Was Murdered in Utah on Wednesday. Two Days Later, A Suspect Is Now in Custody: ‘We Got Him’
Tyler Robinson, 22, is in custody for the murder of political activist Charlie Kirk.
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